Gerber 31-000345 E.A.B. Lite Pocket Knife, Fine Edge

by Gerber

• Contractor-grade replaceable utility blade
• Deep finger grooves for secure fit
• Handle also doubles as pocket or money clip
• 5.10-inch open length, 2.285-inch blade length, 2.85-inch closed length, 2.5-ounce weight
• Handle made from stainless steel

Product Description

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Comfortable to hold and easily pocketable, the Gerber E.A.B. Lite features a utility blade that's replaceable with either 2-1/4-inch contractor grade or standard size utility blades. This pocket-sized cutter is great for a variety of tasks--from opening boxes to slicing rope. Offering a tapered shape with rounded edges, the E.A.B. Lite has deep finger grooves that for a secure grip, and it sports a stainless steel handle that also doubles as a pocket or money clip. When open, the E.A.B. Lite measures 5.1 inches, and it closes down to 3.6 inches. It's nicely lightweight at just 2.4 ounces. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

 

Pocket-sized, folding box-cutter-style (view larger).

 

Clip on the rear (view larger).

Gerber 31-000345 E.A.B. Lite Pocket Knife At a Glance: Contractor-grade replaceable utility blade Deep finger grooves for secure fit Handle doubles as a pocket and money clip Secure liner locking mechanism Limited lifetime warranty

Product Description

Razor-sharp EAB utility folding knife is a pocket-size, folding box-cutter-style knife ideal for a variety of tasks, from opening boxes to slicing rope. Very comfortable to hold, this knife is contractor-grade with a secure liner-lock mechanism and a tapered shape with rounded edges. Deep finger groove provide a sure grip and a threaded fastener securely holds the blade. WARNING: You must be 18 years or older to purchase cutlery. Cutlery cannot be shipped to Marin, Napa, Ventura and Yolo counties, CA; D.C.; MA or Puerto Rico. Please check your state, county, and city laws for restrictions before ordering cutlery.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars cool concept, good execution but with flaws October 20, 2010

By Steve-O

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Clip broke on the first day after no use of knife, just from being clipped to pocket while knife was on inside. I don't think this is a manufacturing flaw, but a design flaw. The clip is thin and narrow while the folded knife is relatively wide. The wide knife causes stress on the fold in the clip under very casual use when the knife is carried as described.

Overall a good knife, a clever concept, and great value. I recommend saving clip for use as a money clip only or maybe while using for external carry if you don't expect to brush against anything. Yours will likely break if carried in a pocket while clipped.

I'm debating living without the clip, doing an RMA, or just asking for a replacement clip or 3 from the manufacturer.

UPDATE: Gerber sent me 2 replacement clips when I informed them about my issue. It was easy to install.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little tool July 22, 2010

By Justin Owens

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I use this knife every day at work, cutting and shaving drywall, opening boxes, cutting rope ect. It holds the blade really securely and its easy enough to change the blade, even though its not a quick release setup. Folded it is barely bigger than the blade it holds but when you use it it feels great in your hand, with good control and grip. The one little problem i have with it is that if the blade you replace the standard Gerber one with is a tiny bit bigger (like the Stanleys I use) the tip will stick out just a hair past the end of the knife when its folded. its not enough to really cut you but sometimes it will catch on something and open in my pocket or clipped onto me. Just use gerber blades or try other ones to see if they fit, and it shouldn't be an issue. other than that I love it, and it is a great alternative to the Superknife because it is much more compact without compromising much utility.

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic "beater" knife at a great price April 6, 2010

By The Rocketman

Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a great EDC "knife". I bought this knife for routine tasks I didn't want to expose my "good" knife to.

For a knife this small, it feels quite good and sturdy in the hand, much better than your father's utility knife. It is much thinner than your standard utility knife (though no less sturdy). This is a big plus and allows you to carry it in your pocket. The Gerber construction is first rate with first rate materials (stainless steel). You can hear the mechanism solidly lock on opening. There is absolutely no play (either side to side or up and down) once the blade is extended.

A liner lock keeps the blade in place until you are ready to fold it back down again. There is a nice finger guard that covers about 1/3 of the utility blade preventing any accidents.

The clip in the back is actually welded onto the knife (not a separate piece that is screwed on). I suppose this means it might snap off some day, but I doubt it. The clip is nice,tight, and extends all the way to the edge of the knife. Even if it does snap off, the weld is on the inside portion of the body, hidden from view.

The knife takes standard sized utility blades. By carrying a small pack of blades, your knife never goes dull! You can use both sides of the blade before discarding it. Changing the blade will require a slotted screwdriver, but this means the blade is truly securely fastened (pins will loosen over time). I will probably use Lennox blades, but Irwin is fine as well.

You can't beat this knife and the price makes it even better! I'm happy I made this purchase.