Gerber 06425 Chameleon II Medium Serrated

by Gerber

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Even though it resembles one, this is not a combination eyepiece/knife. Gerber has come up with with an open pivot design that allows you to grip this knife comfortably and securely, with an ergonomic hold that reflects the natural position of your hand. WIth your forefinger securely nestled in the cavity, the possibility of slippage or loss of knife is diminished. This unique design also allows the size of the knife to stay relatively small without compromising the comfort or grip. The smooth and easy opening is made possible because the blade rotates along the circumference of the pivot point, and once opened it stays locked in position until manually closed. 7.149 inches open. 4.297 inches closed.

Product Description

SAF.T.GRIP system with its open pivot design allows for a grip that is comfortable and secure. The blade rotates along the circumference of the pivot point for a smooth and easy opening. Once opened, the blade remains locked into position until manually released.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 2.8 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004WA51
• Item model number: 06425
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #224,051 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ....very sharp..., October 15, 2001

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"nowiwonder" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gerber 06425 Chameleon II Medium Serrated (Tools & Home Improvement)

i bought this knife to orginally give to a friend, but when it came in i liked it so much i decided to keep it for myself and get him something else...the knife came razor sharp and has kept it's edge...the hole in the knife is great for controlling the knife...works great for skinning...would reccommend to all, only down side is you may want to get the next larger size...this one turned out to be just a little small...but works great for most jobs...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is my most-carried knife., June 28, 2005

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Anonysouse - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gerber 06425 Chameleon II Medium Serrated (Tools & Home Improvement)

Reading the other reviews I'm seeing a lot of truth about this knife. Yes, it's not very smooth in its opening and it is literally impossible to 'flip' it out. I even disassembled it and polished the insides trying to get it to, and all that got me was an open-lock that would fail under moderate closing-pressure. (Though I did manage to fix that with a kiss from a grinder.) It does open with one hand, but it's not as elegant as most. I have to use my thumb and ring-finger (on opposing sides) to make the initial opening shove, after which my thumb carries it through to fully open. Closing it is also a two-stage effort- thumb pulls button while index finger presses back of blade, then index finger returns to the opening and the thumb pulls the blade closed. It's not quite as awkward as it sounds, but it's not impressive to behold. It takes me about a second to open or close it.

Anyways, about the ergonomics. Don't try to hold this knife in a closed fist. I hold it with the 'eye' between the first and second joint of my index finger. My other three fingers are similarly curled around the handle and my thumb rests on the backstrap. This allows some very strong leverage against the blade, especially since you don't have to worry about slipping off the handle. It's very comfortable for extended use (carving something) as it doesn't take a lot of gripping force to control it.

The tip is extremely thin and pointy- if you're in the habit of prying things with your knife you're likely to break it. The composite handle makes it light enough for me to not mind carrying around every day, so I do. The size is large enough to be useful and not ungainly. It has no clip so I sometimes have to feel around for it in my pocket, but if I really cared I'd just use the included belt sheath. The serrated portion of the blade ensures that I can cut something even when I've been lazy about sharpening it. This is a useful utility carry knife. If only there could be an assisted-opening version of this...

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Shweet knife, January 24, 2003

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"iamapirategrrr" (Mequon, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gerber 06425 Chameleon II Medium Serrated (Tools & Home Improvement)

This knife isn't very pretty. Either closed or open the knife just doesn't look "cool." However, this knife is very practical. It's size and Gerber quality make it a wonderful all purpose knife. It is impossible to fling the blade out, but, with practice, you can get used to gripping it correctly to open the knife with just your thumb. This is a knife you will have to take time to get used to using for some of the more general purposes of any pocket knife, but for a job that requires a lot of effort and control for an extended period of time this is the most comfortable knife I have ever used. If you take the time to get used to it, you can do some cool spinning tricks with it too. Of all the knives I have ever owned, this knife was my favorite.