Gerber 22-47161 Fast Draw Spring Assisted Opening Stainless Steel Serrated Knife

by Gerber Legendary Blades

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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.

The Gerber FAST Draw 22-47161 Folding Knife offers: A 2.99-inch serrated, drop-point blade Strong, high-carbon stainless steel F.A.S.T. spring assisted opening A durable, glass-filled nylon handle

The FAST Draw knife is durable, lightweight, and reliable. View larger.

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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.

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.

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Gerber FAST Draw Spring Assisted Fine Edge Knife - Folding Style - 2.99 Blade - Fine Edge - Drop Point - High Carbon Stainless Steel, Glass-filled Nylon Please note: This supplier will be closed on 11/24 and 12/26 for the holidays

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000EDVU4S
• Item model number: 22-47161
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,271 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #8 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Knives > Folded Knives

Customer Reviews

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Knife, April 12, 2008

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This review is from: Gerber 22-47161 Fast Draw Spring Assisted Opening Stainless Steel Serrated Knife (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've owned this for almost 6 months now, and I'm still very pleased with its performance.

I had read some reviews that suggested that the Gerber FAST spring-assist would sometimes open in the pocket. I'm happy to report that this has never happened to me. I've carried this in my pocket in tight- and loose-fitting pants/shorts, and I've never had any problem with unanticipated opening.

I was a bit worried that the spring would wear out over time, but it shows no signs of weakening yet.

UPDATE:
I've now had this knife for over a year and it is still holding up great. I have honed the forward (non-serrated) portion of the blade a couple of times and it takes and holds an edge well. The serated part of the blade is still sharp and cuts well, but if I were to buy another, I would get the non-serrated version .

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy and dependable, December 29, 2007

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DC (Southwest, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gerber 22-47161 Fast Draw Spring Assisted Opening Stainless Steel Serrated Knife (Tools & Home Improvement)

I expect alot from my knives and the Gerber F.A.S.T. delivers on all counts. This is my first "assisted opening" knife and now I wouldn't have anything else for an everyday carry. The knife is very solid and the blade opens and locks with an impressive "click". The grip is comfortable, tough and impervious to elements. A (removable) pocket clip makes one handed use a cinch. The serrated edge is long enough to be useful and cuts 50# braid like butter leaving no frayed ends. The safety lays comfortably under your thumb and the thumb stud is positioned exactly where it should be. The knife is of sufficient size that I don't feel naked without my fixed blade while in outdoors situations, yet fits easily and comfortably in my front pocket. Comes sharp. Takes and holds a good edge. This knife is a keeper!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mechanism broke., April 27, 2009

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This review is from: Gerber 22-47161 Fast Draw Spring Assisted Opening Stainless Steel Serrated Knife (Tools & Home Improvement)

I really liked this knife, for about 2 weeks, at which time the spring mechanism broke, rendering this knife useless as it won't stay open. I hate to leave a bad review on a product, but just wanted to let others know that if you purchase this knife, you're kind of at the mercy of the assisted opening mechanism. If it goes out, the knife is nothing more than a paperweight. When you're looking for an EDC knife such as this, you need it to perform anytime and every time. And this one might fail. Hopefully not, but I don't want to take that chance.