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(More customer reviews)Got the knife home and tried cutting some plain printer paper to test the factory edge. It snagged the paper in a few places, so I dressed the edge up on a diamond bench stone. It then sliced through the paper nicely. The knife is comfortable to wear in the factory sheath, but I'd like to see a horizontal carry option. Also, the sheath's retaining strap is a typical little nylon webbing loop with a snap closure. It's easy to get the knife out, but you might need two hands to snap it back in since the webbing is so flexible.
My biggest gripe about the blade is the shape of the handle. When I grip the knife so that my hand is in a natural cutting position, my little finger seems to ride right on top of the last little "point" on the bottom rear of the grip. This makes for an awkward, uncomfortable grip on the knife.
Also, the front grip screw hole is located in the narrowest portion of the tang, creating a potential weak point.
Overall, I think it will make an good field/utility knife, but I wouldn't try to use it to baton wood. The false edge on the top of the knife should be an indicator that the manufacturer did not have batoning in mind when the knife was designed. I'd recommend a 1/4" thick blade for heavy duty stuff like that.
I like the fact that the rubber handle scales are removeable (with a torx bit) and I think replacing them with some wood or micarta grips with a slightly different shape could remedy the problem with the knife fitting big hands. However, is it worth it to make custom grips for a $20 knife?
Overall, I like it. Good little knife for $20. It could be better, but for the price I'm satisfied.
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Product Description:
GERBER Profile Knife Fixed Blade, Drop Point, This year, we bring you the Profile Knife, a knife built for comfort and durability for heavy usage. This knife features a non-slip rubber handles to ensure you have a good grip even in wet environments. The Profile has a titanium coated 4" blade and comes with a sturdy nylon sheath, Mfg No: 22-41795, Manufacturer: Gerber Blades
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