Gerber US1 Folding Knife

A bit smaller than I expected, a but is very useful

Purchased to replace a worn out (read lost) replacement for an old Army survival knife. Good solid knife. No frills and as others have said it does seem small. Blade seems sturdy and knife has opened easily and is sharp. Decent lightweight EDC pocket knife. Not the biggest EDC but it's size is perfect for an "overshirt" if you are one of those with multiple sets of clothes you may need to have more than one.

The Gerber has a really good feel to it, and opens up to a great size. Exactly what I needed!

My new favourite Gerber. Super lightweight, tiny but it feels like quality and usefulness in one package. Easy to open, decent EDC in my EDC knife rotation (between Spyderco Shuffle and Kershaw Blur/Blink) for price. Will keep you updated on it's wear. Thanks for reading, Blah.

I am in a school police department. I needed a cheap but reliable pocket knife for work. The Gerber Gaurd is cheap but built well. The knife holds an edge very well and opens smoothly. I am very pleased with the Gerber Gaurd! It is not for delicate or small jobs, but this is my EDC knife! I use it every day. I also use it when I'm camping or fishing! Great price for a very useful tool! You will be pleased!

This knife is perfect for what I wanted. It is light enough to carry around every day, and when I mean light, it feels like nothing is in your pocket. I have big hands, and the only issue I have with this knife is it doesn't fit my hand, it's too small, which is why I only gave it 4 stars. It's small enough that it is almost difficult to grip, but it's the perfect size for the average adult, or teenager. It is also sharp, so it makes light work of the small tasks that need to be done. Overall I love this knife, it is a really great size and perfect for an everyday pocket knife.

My previous EDC was the Gerber MPD2 (which I also bought from Amazon) but that was 2 years ago. I was going to purchase a similar knife but this came up in my suggestions so I tried it out and it was much more suitable for everyday carry (i.e. much smaller and the grip felt more secure). It's lightweight and has a strong point that is perfect for self defense or striking/opening boxes/plastic containers. For everyday carry it has two points and a nice size blade. The knife does seem like it could easily break but I have used it to crack nuts and pry stuff open so I don't think that will be an issue for long. Overall, this is a great knife and much more appropriate for EDC.

Gerber Knives (sans kitchen) are about the only pocket knives that I'll buy. These and Benchmade (high end version). But what irks me is that Gerber's manufacturing plant is located in Renesasa, Ecuador. There are many American companies who produce Gerber's wares. For example: SOG (Spartan & Flash). Yet Gerber outsources its product to countries with poverty wages and horrible working conditions for their workers? Gerber even advertises "Built with Pride in Ecuador". Shame on Gerber. Hopefully, you'll be reading this and do the right thing: manufacture your knives in the USA. God Bless You! - Nuts & Bolts, Chico, CA USA **** Rating Changed from 4 Stars to 5 Stars: Gerber Listened! The MK638 "American Stout" 3.0 model was exactly what was needed to compete with a very good brand that makes their pocket knives in the USA (S&B):

I have owned several of these over the years and always like them. They are lightweight but sturdy and easy to carry.

I love this little knife! It's small enough to fit in my hand and big enough to be useful for opening packages or slicing fruit. The only downside is that it's not very sharp out of the box.

This is a great little knife. I bought it to replace my old one which was lost.

I have had this knife for about 6 months now and it has held up very well. It's small enough to fit in my front pocket but still holds up when I need it too.

I have been using this for about 2 years now and it has held up very well!

I love this little knife! It's very well made and sharpens easily. I carry it in my purse and have used it to cut packaging tape off of boxes and open up packages when there was no scissors available.

I love this little blade. It's very sharp and easy to use. The only downside is it has no locking mechanism which can be annoying when you are trying to open it one handed while holding something else.

I bought this as a gift for my husband and he loves it! It's small enough to fit in his pocket but big enough to be useful.

It's small and easy to carry

It's very small and compact

I've had this knife for about 2 years now and it has been my go to everyday carry. It's very sharp out of the box and the locking mechanism works well. The clip on the back allows you to wear it horizontally or vertically depending on your preference.

I love this knife. It's very sharp and has held up well to everyday use. The only downside is that it does not have a locking mechanism so you need to be careful how you handle it.

I love this little knife. It's so small and light weight but still very sturdy. The blade comes out of the handle easily and locks in place securely.

I have been using this knife since it was issued to me in 1974 when I joined the US Navy. It has held up well and still sharpens up nicely after being dull from constant use.

I bought this knife because it was recommended by my son and he liked it. It's small enough to carry in your pocket without being noticed but big enough to be useful. The blade has been sharp from the start and stays sharp.

This is a good little blade. I like it so much I bought two more of them. One for my wife and one for my son.

This is a great little knife. I've had it for years and it has held up well to all kinds of abuse. The blade is sharp enough to cut through cardboard boxes, but not so sharp as to be dangerous in the hands of children or others who don't know how to handle a knife properly. It is also small enough to fit into your pocket without being too bulky.

This knife has been great so far. It’s small enough to carry in my wallet and it’s sharp enough to cut through paper.

This is a good little knife to have on you when you need it and not take up much room in your pocket.

I have had this knife for about 6 months now and it has been very reliable. The blade is sharp out of the box and stays sharp. The locking mechanism is easy to use and holds the blade open when needed. It fits nicely in my pocket without being too bulky or heavy.

This is a great little folding knife and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a small, lightweight blade.

This is my second one of these. I like it better than the other one because the blade is longer and the locking mechanism works better.