“gerber fast draw knife” Very solid. Spring assisted so the blade snaps open like a switchbade. You open by using thumb or index finger. Once you get the hang of the best way to open it, you can snap it open very easily.

It also has a lock on the handle. So, you can lock it closed very easily. You use the same button to unlock it to close it. So, it locks automatically when opened, then you unlock it to close.

The blade is very sharp and having the serrated section is really nice. It is very solid overall and feels like a quality knife. It is also very light.

It has a clip built into the handle also.

For this price, I was very surprised how nice this was. For a daily use pocket knife you cant beat it.

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Product Description

GERBER Fast Draw Assisted Open Serrated Edge in Clam Pack F.A.S.T. Forward Action Spring Technology. A revolutionary new blade-opening mechanism developed and patented by custom Oregon knife maker Butch Vallotton and available exclusively from Gerber. The surgical stainless steel blade of the Fast Draw folding knife deploys quickly and easily with one hand allowing it to spring into action. The pocket clip keeps it close. Ready to draw. FAST. Overall Length: 7.13″ Closed Length: 4.17″ Blade Length: 2.99″ Weight: 3.6oz Mfg No: 22-47161 Manufacturer: Gerber Blades Warranty: All of Gerber products have a limited lifetime warranty.

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.

Features:
  • Overall Length 7.13″, Close Length 4.17″, Blade Length 2.99″, Weight 3.6 oz.
  • Tactile texturing on nylon handle
  • High carbon surgical stainless steel blade
  • Fast Draw folding knife deploys quickly and easily with one hand.
  • Sturdy pocket clip keeps it close.

not the best or worse
I love gerber knives but this model has a very small and slippery handle. The thumb notch on the back is waaaaaaaaay to smooth. Is seems to be made more for looks than use. …more info