Gerber 22 47161 Fast Draw Spring Assisted Opening Stainless Steel Serrated Knife
Gerber 22 47161 Fast Draw Spring Assisted Opening Stainless Steel Serrated Knife
Whether you’re finishing up a weekend project in the garage or heading up a mountain rescue operation, Gerber’s Serrated FAST Draw 22-47161 Folding Knife is ready to help you take on the challenge. Strong yet lightweight, this fun and easy-to-use knife features the patented F.A.S.T. blade opening technology that is pleasingly easy to open with just one hand.
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Innovative Technology for Quick, Reliable Deployment
The FAST Draw relies on Forward Action Spring Technology, or F.A.S.T., that was designed exclusively for Gerber and patented by famed Oregon knife maker Butch Vallotton. Butch is known as “Mr. Mechanism” in the custom-knife world, a tribute to his unique designs and exceptional understanding of opening and locking mechanisms. This new, proprietary blade opening concept means that you can deploy your knife quickly and easily using just one hand.
Of course, when a job calls for more deliberate actions, you can also open this knife in the traditional way, using the thumb stud. This is the closest you can get to a street legal switch-blade.
Convenient, Safe, and Dependable Over Time
A sharp knife is not only more useful than a dull knife, it’s also safer to use. With a strong, sharp blade, you can make the cuts you want quickly and efficiently. That’s why Gerber uses a high-carbon stainless steel blade on the FAST Draw. This large, 2.99-inch blade offers a serrated cutting surface that is perfect for tough jobs like rope and scaling fish. FAST Draw is the first in a series of knives utilizing “Fast Technonogy.” Others include the Mini-Fast, Draw, Aluminum Presto 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, Vallotton, PR2.5 and PR3.0, Convert Fast, Mini Convert Fast, Answer 3.25, Tanto and Drop Point F.A.S.T.
This drop point blade, which is stronger than the clip-point style blades used on many pocket knives, fits neatly in the handle when not in use, so you don’t have to worry about damaging it or hurting yourself.
The knife is precisely balanced to sit comfortably in your hand and features a glass-filled nylon handle for strength and durability. Texturing on the handle surface ensures a secure grip for improved control.
At just 3.6 ounces, the slim FAST Draw knife is light enough to take with you anywhere. And with the included sturdy pocket clip, you always know right where your knife is.
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Gerber’s History of Ingenuity
Savvy. Moxie. Craftsmanship. Attention to detail. These are just a few of the company traits that contributed to Gerber’s emergence as a world leader in outdoor gear. Joseph Gerber started Portland, Oregon’s Gerber Advertising back in 1910, and one Christmas, he hired a local knife-maker to craft 25 sets of kitchen cutlery as client gifts. The knives were so popular, Mr. Gerber ultimately left his agency to launch Gerber Legendary Blades in 1939.
For more than half a century, Gerber Legendary Blades has been helping people fend for themselves. Gerber designs popular, dependable tools and knives along with other outdoor gear that helps users accomplish whatever tasks they may be faced with, promoting the lost art of self-reliance.
What’s in the Box
Serrated FAST Draw Folding Knife.
User Ratings and Reviews
2 Stars My two cents
I originally bought this knife from a gun show here in California for $50 OTD (out-the-door) new made in Taiwan and it came in a blue box. Bought another one from here, Amazon, thinking it would be the same but its not. The version from Amazon is made in China and comes in plastic blister packing. Overall construction of the two versions are similar but not exactly the same nor do they open the same. Placement of the thumb stud, higher on the blade, Taiwan version is better for the thumb when exerting pressure downward on the blade IMO. Logo printing on blade and pocket clip are clearer/better on the Taiwan version. Blade release works fine for both finger and thumb stud on the Taiwan version. China version requires the strength of Godzilla’s son to release the blade with a finger, release with the thumb stud is noticeably slower.
The internal release mechanism needs to be reworked if your so inclined otherwise I feel overall the Taiwan version to be superior even at the higher price. Blade quality is lower than that of Spyderco and others but IMO the serrations need to cover more area on this Gerber. A smooth blade will get dull fast with a utility knife IMO, the serrated part of the blade is needed for most cutting.
Unique and bargain priced perhaps. Highly functional, no.
4 Stars Solid Folding Knife
Overall I would say this is a pretty good knife. The spring assist definitely allows the blade to flip open fast. The only thing that bothers me is that the package states that it can be used with either left or right hand. This is true to some degree. There is a thumb notch on both sides of the blade. But the saftey is only on the side accessible to the right hand thumb. If you keep the saftey off when carrying the knife, this probably isn’t an issue. If you’re like me and keep the saftey on until use, it becomes a right hand only knife.
5 Stars Best Knife I’ve Ever Owned!
The Gerber FAST Draw is a very good knife. The handle is made of glass-filled nylon zytel (very comfortable and a great grip in your hand). The blade is made of high-carbon surgical stainless steel and comes very sharp straight from the factory and right out of the box. To open: Press the safety button up, and then either push the thumbstud out, or, use the flipper on the back of the handle. The blade will then spring into the open position and will lock automatically. To close the blade, hold the safety button up, then push the blade down with your fingers. The blade opens very quickly and when Gerber tested it against automatic knives, (not Gerber automatics), the FAST draw deployed its blade faster than the automatic knives deployed theirs. Meaning that this knife is faster than some automatic knives. When you open the blade, it locks with an impressive “click”, and the blade is very sharp, sharp enough to cut anything that you would need to.
The FAST draw is an extremely high-quality knife and I highly recommend it!
5 Stars Took away to get used to…
At first I was disappointed with the spring action on this knife and considered returning it. But now that the knife is broken in and I have gotten used to opening action, I have become very happy with it. The blade is sharp and opens easily with one hand.
5 Stars Great Knife
I have the serrated and non-serrated models and they are both excellent knives.
Gerber blades come sharp from the factory and, unless you are a purist like me, rarely need a touch-up.
The lock prevents the knife from opening (and closing) when you don’t want it to. The scales are of good materials; however, I still prefer those found on the Gator series knives as they prevent your hand from slipping.
All in all, a very good product from Gerber.
