This knife doesn't open easy. Even after multiple applications of blue lube and opening and closing and opening and closing, it is still frustrating to open. Also hard to take apart to remedy that. Came dull out of the package from academy sports and outdoors.
That being said, this steel is incredibly easy to sharpen and reprofile, and it takes a nice edge. It also holds an edger rather well for a $20 knife and cuts very well. Solid lockup with almost no blade play after consistent hard use.
Ergonomics are good. I have sensitive skin, and it hasn't worn at my hands too much. Love the gold barrel spacers and the gold coating on the blade, whatever it is. Aesthetically this knife is a 5 out of 5. The black and gold throughout coupled with the steel construction is just mouth watering. Love the blade geometry.
I would give this knife 4 or 5 stars but it was dull out of the package (QC please), and it sucks to open this thing.
This knife was dull out of the package, and it wouldn't cut a dammmmn thing. A dull knife is a dangerous knife. It's impossible to flick this knife open unless your thumbs are made of steel. Also nearly impossible to adjust, as the pivot screw is still being figured it out, and oil doesn't help at all. However, the 5cr15mov steel is incredibly easy to sharpen and takes a keen edge. My knife is razor sharp and has been that way for a week now. Polishes nicely
P.s- I also have the Paralite Rose and it flicks open no problem. That knife was sharp out of the box
I finally snapped the tip. I was using this badass to pry some shims out of a prehung door jamb. I was very surprised by the amount of force it took to snap it.
As with all my gerber knives, I beat the crap out of them and they impress every time.
This is my favorite knife don't ever stop selling it.
I WILL BE BUYING ANOTHER ONE.
I beat the crap out of my knife, use it to pry with, scrape hardened concrete from things, use it to resolder wire, and it never waivers to perform. Run it across a wet-stone a few times every night and it's ready for work tomorrow. As with all Gerber tools I love it.
At first it can be confusing since it is a little hard to figure out how to open and close it, but once you get the hang of it it’s a really nice knife
I got this nife in south Carolina and it is my first pocket nife. It is awesome
I got the black and gold design as a Christmas gift. The knife looks awesome but it is really hard to open. Like super hard! I tried adjusting the screw but it wont budge! Knife is pretty dull out of package. When knife is in pocket and you need to retrieve any thing you will scratch your knuckle on the tall thumbstand. All in all the knife looks great but its not very convenient.
Most reviews complain that the knife dulls easily or is hard to open, but it really is just based on your expectation. For a $25 knife, it exceeded my expectations.
Just got this knife today. Was stoked to get it out of its package! Was totally bummed though. Having major problems with said knife. It opens extremely hard. And I can't get the lock to release. I have to use a screwdriver at this point to release the blade! Is this adjustable? Help Gerber! Please!
5cr13 is a really bad metal, it isn’t hard and dulls easily. Although it is quite corrosion resistant and is easily sharpened.
Which is not necessarily a bad thing unless u already own the Paralight like me. Actually the origanal name was my very first pocket knife o purchased that has blossomed into quite the knife collection/addiction/obsession I now possess. So shame on me for not picking up.on it when I made purchase for $17.29 @ Target using Target.com price match. Was $19.99. So now i have two paralights. Or two airlifts. At least if the new one was silver I'd be less agitated. As for the knife itself it's overall a solid beginner's or basic knife. As others have mentioned it is difficult to open/close one handed. However it does loosen up.quickly and that's accelerated w 3 in 1 oil plus wd40 for me. I must say it is one if the more if not the most stunning knife I own and I own quite a few. I had an attempt on my life, a serious one where only my own mother kicking the animal in the face as he continued to suffocate me 41 seconds after I went limp. Poor woman borne her toe. Tha k Gid 4 moms! Buy it cant beat it 4 the $! Just dont b a dummy and buy 2 without realizing it.
Bought this knife because of the price point. Very very hard to open and close. Blade is very dull too. Now I have to buy a sharpener.
I really like how the knife looks and how it feels when its opened or closed, it feels sturdy and just really nice. I also love how the blade feels when cutting anything or how you can even use it as a throwing knife. This knife didn't get a 5 star rating for me because of how hard it is to open and close it.
Just bought this knife from my local hardware store, great feel in the hand, opens and closes nice, and the blade is in mint condition! Highly recommend this knife
With a little twicking you can adjust this knife to the way you need it to work for you and your needs for this nicely designed tool. Would buy silver but doesn't work for me. Plus only paid $20 at target.
I really like this knife for the price. I think the bevels are hollow ground so if you use a good sharpener, it'll get real sharp. I can easily open it with one hand. I put a little bit of lubricant on the pivoting point of the knife so it slides open easily. The knife fits nicely in my pocket and the clip stays tight, even when I'm working. My only complaint would be the thumb stud. The right handed side of the thumb stud is about a 1/4" long, but the left handed side is only 1/8". The combination of the clip placement and the short thumb stud could make harder on handed opened for left handed people. Overall, its a tough little knife with a good price tag.
I'm really happy with this knife, Its a very nice design that looks great in black/gold. The best part is not just how solid it feels when you are holding it, but how smooth it opens/closes. The hardware is stuck and will not turn so you can't adjust the screw that your blade pivots on to tighten or lossen it
Just got this one and the silver version. Rather heavy for their size but have not had any problems with them yet to date.
