The Gerber Quadrant Pocketknife: A Mild Mannered Quickie Review
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Been wanting to review this Gerber pocketknife for a while. Its not perfect, but its got potential...
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Haha when I saw that apple I was like.."That dude is a GIANT!!""
😂😂😂 I use camera tricks to hide my size!!! Too funny.
Nice video. Nice to see knife reviews that aren't by tacti-cool toy soldiers.
Thanks very much for checking out the review. Ha! Just trying to keep my channel true to me. Appreciate the kind words.
Good review. I can't get over cleavers and straight edge knives, really loving them. They got the looks and I just love them.
Something about carrying one makes me feel like the guy in many 80s action movies who carried a straight razor...and I'm good with that.
You got me subscribed at Stormtrooper look lol. Great video.
Definitely not a boring knife. Nice to see something different.
Very unique design, agreed! Thanks for checking out the review.
I have this one and I was a little torn at first, I like the design a lot but it was very stiff when I got it. Few months later and a little oil and it opens right up and drops shut nicely. Gerber's 7cr heat treat seems better than other 7cr I've used, holds and edge decent and gets very very sharp!
I just got mine from Home Depot. I have the same issue with the action. The more dramatically I flick my wrist, the more inclined it is to snap open. Also mine came not centered when closed even though I haven’t tinkered with it. I’m hoping it will breaks in soon. Great review!
Thanks for checking out the review! Yeah, it's a cool looking knife, I just wish it had been better executed. Mine did break in a bit and got a little better. I've never really got it centered. Lol. Appreciate the support! Be well!
I gotta say....that sheepsfoot would do well on my rope!! Thanks for giving me an all around great look at the knife brother!
Thanks man! Yeah, they definitely did well with the blade... no qualms with that. Bamboo is cool too. I'm hoping mine just had a one off bad action. Thanks for watching!!
Perfect to open up my instant ramen (lol) and as an unboxing edc. Ordering one now.
Cool! I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for checking out the review!
I took an Arkansas stone to mine and made it into a locking straight razor. I don't have a razor strap. Could use it for portable shaves. The blade will gray a little bit. I don't think it's a pure stainless steel. The open design keeps it from being a lint catcher. Makes a good cheese slicer too. I found out how to loosen the action. The pivot screw is the only one you need to fool with. Others will make the knife sloppy. Also, take a broken clothespin and wedge it against the spring. This will take a little of the tension off. It probably won't flick as nice as a high dollar ball bearing knife, but it'll be much better than from the factory. Oil the knife lightly. Any excess with draw lint in the washers.
I don't know how you manage not to pick up that one weirdo who comes along and dislikes all of your videos for no reason (seems like all the knife channels have those), but you deserve the positive feedback you're getting.
Lol. I appreciate that. Yeah, people are gonna do what they do... not sure why they bother to watch if they don't like the content... plenty of other channels out there. Oh well, to each their own. Thank you for the kind words and the support!! Take care!
You didn’t get a bum one.
I bought one 2 months ago for $24 at Lowe’s. 10/10 times it would only open about 20% with the flipper. A very hard wrist flip would make it happen.
I took it back for defect, the new one was just as bad.
I do agree, it is very sharp. And I haven’t used it but twice due to the flip issues. I was going to open it up and try graphite on the hinge to see if that would help. But haven’t gotten around to it yet.
Now the CRKT minimalist mini Bowie I bought the same day, I carry that everywhere. It is as well very sharp from the box. And the little kydex holster it came with, the bolt holes line up perfectly with my kydex pistol holster and it’s piggybacked on it. Looks pretty dope, and nice and accessible when I need it.
I really like knives with this blade shape, especially for just every day utility, I see no reason to carry a knife with a point
I can this knife every day for work mostly opening pallets and cutting plastic and fabric straps off of manhole assets delivered on pallets and haven’t had to sharpen yet (6 months since purchase)
There is a practical everyday purpose for knives with an actual point; but I see where you’re coming from. The knife collector community is full of people who think that they are going to defend themselves full time with a knife, so they buy these fancy “tactical” knives thinking that it somehow acts as a force multiplier.
The biggest piece of advice I ever got for knife fighting: “Never get into a knife fight.” You WILL get cut. Multiple times. Knowing this, your mind opens to a wide variety of different blades
@@MrResin-xk2mf Fair point, but as a last resort, if you were to get into a knife fight, one with a point would be an advantage
Good review! Thanks, just ordered one. I just liked the style of it.
Hey, thanks for checking out the review. I liked the look of the knife as well, very unique. For the price, its pretty decent I think. Take care out there!
My wife gifted this to me, and after using it for 2 months on the daily, I can sa it's a good solid blade. It did cause me to want something like the Flatiron or something with a bit more meat on it, however.
The flatiron is amazing. Absolutely love it - just take care of that D2 steel.
The impromptu cameo from your daughter made my day haha
Reminds me of the brazilian "pica-fumos" mixed with barber razors. Nice one, guess i'll take that. Thanks.
A little KPL and a moderate wrist flick and mine opens with a positive lock. Blade steel leaves a bit to be desired but decent EDC beater that has cool looks. Happy with mine.
yeah i was gonna say the way i open it is flick it then some wrist action also the price went down so very much worth it also they upped the packaging since this
I have one and love it! However it was stiff as hell when I got it, it had no oil and needed to be worked back and forth for a while before the finger action worked.
I got one of these, I like how it looks but I was disappointed by how stiff it was. I loosened a screw ever so slightly and found that to be a huge improvement.
I don’t recommend loosening the screws. If oil/breaking in doesn’t fix the issue, then something isn’t right. Mine came smooth opening out of the box-however the lock likes to stick making it hard to close one handed
I guess its a heck of a deal for under 20€ :) i love the bamboo and the blade
I payd 20€
Best Gerber Quadrant review out there.
Very much appreciate the kind words and the support!
This is my EDC glad you did a review!!!
Thanks for checking it out.
As far as the action... I just perfected the flick of the wrist... I like this knife.
Nice review. Cool looking knife. Thanks.
Good review thanks. I have been disappointed in many of the offerings from both Gerber and SOG in the last few years. Such well know companies should be putting out better products. When you compare them to Ruike, CJRB, Civivi, Twosun, etc they pale at they same price points.
I agree with your comment. SOG is a Washington State company so I root for them, but they don't make it easy. Gerber, gets so close, but just under does everything. Drives me crazy. Thanks for watching! Be well!
Good overall review. Made some very good pointers. Keep it up!
Thanks as always my friend!! Stay safe out there.
I've had Gerbers (flatiron and airlift) that just needed to be broken in before they became flickable. Maybe just waiting and using the knife would've made it more flippy?
When I first go the knife I had the same issue it would only flip open half way, I added some wd40 and I can flip it open every time now with a little wrist action.
I just returned the same knife for a reason obvious in your video but you did not point out. The split in the bamboo scale that is near the fastener.other than that I think the knife would be fine if you had not fussed with the action. A little wrist action along with the flipper at the same time opens it just fine. I have been using and collecting knives for over 40 years and realize it is a matter of personal preference but I think the flipper is smarter and easier than a thumb stud as well as allowing you to use more of the blade. I ordered one with the g10 handles and I doubt there will be a problem with the splitting as is with the bamboo. I agree with your opinion of Gerber over all though
I found these issues aswell. I bought the Cleaver style Gerber which was $90 AUS. Screws were so soft ,unable to adjust flipper action unfortunately.
Great looking knives but definitely not good value compared to other ones in class
I just got one today. it looks so different, I just had to have it. it was stiffer than a board out of the box, but some wd40 worked into the hinge and loosening of the screw made it just right. can't ask for too much more for a $30 edc knife.
Definitely a very unique looking knife and a very reasonable price. Glad you are enjoying it! Thanks for checking out the review.
Wish they made one in black G10 .-.
Same action issue but it’s not major 😊
I’ve got mine razor sharp and oiled the bamboo
Interesting design. Man that action and centering 🥺 and what the heck is up with those washers🤣🤣
Those washers are whack!!! So weird. Thanks for checking it out brother!!👊🏻👊🏻
I had one in bamboo it sucked it's split read my earlier.just got it in g10 and it is perfect.the washers make perfect sense. Make the smaller one larger and it blocks the framelock.why would you make the larger one smaller it would reduce stability and what kind of person just has to have two washers the same size if it does nothing to help the tool
@@mildmannerededc read my response. It's okay you're just a little inexperienced I suspect. I'm glad you are at least showing an interest in the hobby and learning I hope
great review. great information and great personality. i am defiantly subscribing.
Also I just bought one and the action is real rough, it is stiff and not pleasing to use.
Hi Jay, thanks very much for the support and the kind words!!
Sorry to hear about the Gerber, pretty much my experience as well. Good design, just underdone.
Happy New Year!
It isn't orange. The bamboo is a good touch. If the action is that bad they would have to pay me in order to fix it. It looks like they were going for the straight razor look without the friction part and tried to make it a flipper. I think the logo on the Bamboo is nice but the Gerber doesn't thrill me being that bold and white on black. Good review but washers not the same size. Seems like they said hey we have a bunch of parts let's see if we can make something to sell out of it.
I like alot of Gerbers new stuff...but 7Cr...come on Gerber!!!
Agreed! I wouldn't be too upset on the steel if they would just execute better. They have such cool designs, but don't get many of them over the finish line. Thanks for watching!
did you oil or loosen the screw to make the blade open as smooth as it does?
It’s not just yours. Mine doesn’t open smoothly either. I was going to take mine apart to see of I could free it up, but after watching your video and seeing how soft the screws are, I’m going to leave mine alone and hope it wears in.
Thanks for watching! It's a neat design if a little rough in parts.
Is it spring loaded? I saw another review that it wouldn't flip out, with one hand. I guess that's why one should watch multiple reviews. It just shows inconsistency, in production, and why Gerber is a target/Walmart sold knife. They aren't a serious arms dealer. They don't sale serious arms.
It is not spring loaded. Definitely agree... I've heard lots of different reports on quality, seems to vary quite a bit. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Your review and the comments convinced me to pass on this one, despite how much I like the design.
Think of it as a total package. Heavy chunky square deep grind blade metal washers tight action. The lock tab sticks out from the rest of the design. It is a tool. Not an instrument. Beautiful design deserving of a slightly better manufacturer instrument
Yeah, you may be right. It's a tool. These things are sold at Lowe's and Home Depot.
My quadrant doesn't even open smooth it opens like a beginner trying to open a paragon not even have way open so I have to manually open it fully and it doesn't even cut mine out of the box dented paper no cutting just denting paper
Sorry man got mine today and love it so far cut paper with no issues maybe send a email to gerber after the holidays?
I could t agree more with you right at 10:20
Thanks for checking out the video. It's a legitimate question I think. Clearly good knives at good prices are coming out of China all the time, why a major company like Gerber can't leverage that same quality/pricing is puzzling. Be well!
I'd love one of this but auto knifes are BANNED here in the UK.
It's a shame but there is still an epidemic when it comes to knife crime, sadly.
Looks wise, this is one of the nicest ones I've seen.
This isn't an auto, but I think it's still illegal in the uk
This seems like one of the more UK friendly knives to be honest. But, then again, what knife is welcome in the UK?
[5:37] Interesting side-note: I have this same knife and the two washers on it are the same size...
Hahaha well that is interesting!!
Mine has two different size washers. The lock side is a little smaller.
I got the cabelas knife and accidentally dropped it... 4 times... and it opened 3 of them.
Would this be good for just everyday casual carry? Not really using it much at all
Hi there, I think it would probably be just fine for that, but you might consider looking at the Kershaw Atmos, Epistle or Static as they have a bit better build quality and cost about the same. The Quadrant has a very unique look though with the Bamboo, so if that's what you're looking for, go for it.
Mild Mannered EDC thank you!
Man I really like the looks of this knife, why would this get approved with such garbage action? So close to a cool knife, but miserably fail at 1 of the most important aspects of a knife. I’ve had this in my cart twice since it came out, and every time I go watch reviews before pulling the trigger I always delete it. Such a shame.
Looks good, feels cheap. Kinda regret not just saving my money.
Yeah, that about sums it up. There are better options out there from Kershaw, Civivi and CJRB, as well as Ruike. Thanks for checking out the review.
why is that apple so small
Hahaha... it was one of those little apples I throw in my kids lunch boxes.
the locking on mine is worse than the action..thats bad
Agreed, not a good think on a knife. Bummer. Thanks for checking out the review.
It looks so cheap and man, is it ugly. Thank you for the review, none the less. Did I mention it looks cheap and ugly. It looks like someone shot it with Krylon. For $35 you can get a lot more knife than that.
I had a Buck knife from Lowe's. It never held an edge good like my old #110. It was made in China & only cost $15. I had the single blade version. The Gerber has better steel in it. That Buck clogged my Arkansas stone up. I sanded the stone. Got the Gerber sharp as a razor.
Typical gerber …. Great design but not quite there on the build quality. I have more Gerbers than any other brand , i use, abuse and lose my knives rather than collect and display so price point is always a big consideration .
Why even bother! You can get so much more for your money than that!
You can indeed! It's a nice design and the bamboo is a unique touch, but it's just underdone unfortunately. Thanks for watching!
The action on mine is terrible
I boight this knife and I'm very disapointed. Waste of money. No ball berings. Hard to open. Over priced at Pro Bass like everything there.
The Chinese gerber stuff is garbage. Could have been a great knife. The design is beautiful.
Hi Isabella, yes this could have been a really nice knufe if they would have put some better time in on it. Disappointing for sure. Thanks very much fod checking out the review!
Looks nice, but it's made in china.