Customer Reviews

Gerber 45874 Ridge Knife, Fine Edge, Black

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4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
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I've owned Gerber Ridge Knives over the better part of a decade and it has become my primary knife and tool.

It is an excellent knife in a tiny package... so small that it is sometimes hard to find while searching a pocket when the need to use it arises. A razor sharp blade that keeps it's edge, single hand open and close and a safe reliable lock. My guess would be that I use it at least twenty times every day and it is the only knife I generally have with me.

The single side frame is not an issue. The ridge on the frame edge completely isolates the blade and I have never been cut nor has it cut anything when closed.

They don't wear out... they get lost. Fortunately, I purchased a couple of extra after I realized how valuable that the first one had become. I heard the first one I owned fall on the pavement a couple of months ago when I pulled my truck key out, but got distracted before I picked it up... it was gone when I remembered and came back later. Hope that it's new owner enjoys it as much as I did.

In my case, I removed the clip and the unnecessary socket head "blade flip" screw to further reduce its size by a third. The black coating is long gone and the butt end has been ground down to create an emergency screwdriver which gets used a couple of times a week. It escapes me why serrated blades are replacing fine edge blades... they rip rather than cut and are a pain to resharpen. Gerber... bring back the Ridge Fine blade... the STL 2 is a poor replacement.

Beverly Howard

I have this knife on me at all times. This knife serves as my keychain, I have it clipped inside of my pocket and it makes retreiving keys very easy. Blade is an awesome little utility blade, handles reasonably big jobs for it's size (and it is very tiny) and is sharp enough to cut masking tape with and not tear it. The coating comes off fairly easily around the edges is really the only complaint I have. But I love it everywhere else. Great knife to have on you at all times, and since it's small it takes up very little real estate in your pocket if you carry a lot of things like I do.

Great looking knife, right? That's what I thought. It turns out, though, that the thing is tiny! 3" with the blade folded in and a little shy of 5" with the blade extended. Looking at the photo I assumed it was or larger and more useful proportions (like my Columbia River Knife and Tool K.I.S.S. knife). I also think that the lock on this knife is far too easy to disengage.

That being said, this is a fairly nicely packaged knife. The blade is nice and sharp (although I haven't used it enough to see how well it stays that way), and there are both a belt clip and a hole for a lanyard or key ring. Plus it's small and light enough to just throw in your pocket for those just-in-case situations.

I love this knife. Personally, I take off the clip and the small thumb screw, which makes this knife feel no bigger than a single key in my pocket.

I received this knife as a Christmas present in 2008. It immediately went on my key-chain (after removing the pocket clip with an allen wrench) where it stayed and served faithfully for almost 2 years. Unfortunately I lost my keys at an amusement park recently, the keys were returned without the knife. I am so happy with this little knife that I will be ordering another one immediately. The knife is strong and well-built and has considerable substance for being so small. The blade kept a keen edge despite being used several times a week for regular chores for almost two years. The black coating wore off here and there but its a pocket knife, not a display piece. Don't be afraid to give this knife a try, you will be glad you did.

Quality from Gerber. This pocket knife easily clips to a pants pocket and with its size you never know its there until you need it. Blade is sharp enough to handle any task a small knife like this would be used for.

I keep one of these in my shirt pocket at all times at work. Its easy to lose clipped in pants pocket. I'll probably buy the Gerber Ridge serrated model 5998 next time. the 5998 is identical to 5874 but it is serrated.

I use this thing a lot!!!! I just started using it as a moeny clip a few weeks ago..It's really light...chisel grind...came sharp outta the box...

great knife, from a great company! they made a great knife here, it is FANTASTIC, I also use it for a money clip. I would recommend this to a friend!!!!!!!!

I just got this little knife for those times when I can't go without a knife but can't carry anything too large. This thing fits in my pocket without added bulk and works great when needed.

I would consider it a light duty knife because it is really small and could get awkward.