- Accepts standard or contractor grade utility blade
- Liner Lock Safety
- Stainless Steel Handle
- Handle doubles as pocket or money clip
- 5.1-inch open length
The Gerber 22-41830 E.A.B. Pocket Knife with Exchange-a-Blade is a safe and lightweight alternative to the traditional box cutter, and because it accepts standard utility blades, you will always have a sharp knife handy.The pocket clip doubles as a money clip, and the liner lock construction keeps the blade safely open while in use.
Durable Stainless Steel Construction for Long Life
Made from durable stainless steel, the Gerber E.A.B. Pocket Knife will stand up to daily use as a box cutter, pocket knife, or as the back-up knife you keep in your backpack, purse, or car.
Made from durable stainless steel, the Gerber E.A.B. Pocket Knife will stand up to daily use as a box cutter, pocket knife, or as the back-up knife you keep in your backpack, purse, or car.
Replaceable Blade Keeps Knife Sharp
With its handy exchange-a-blade feature, the Gerber E.A.B. Pocket Knife will always be sharp. Because it uses contractor grade or standard size utility blades, you can cheaply and conveniently change blades as often as you need. You won't have to worry about ruining the blade when you cut through tough surfaces--just replace it and keep working.
With its handy exchange-a-blade feature, the Gerber E.A.B. Pocket Knife will always be sharp. Because it uses contractor grade or standard size utility blades, you can cheaply and conveniently change blades as often as you need. You won't have to worry about ruining the blade when you cut through tough surfaces--just replace it and keep working.
When one side of the blade gets dull, you can still use the other side by turning the blade over. When both sides are dull, simply unscrew the stabilizing screw and replace the blade.
Lightweight Knife Stores Comfortably in Pocket
At only 2.2 ounces and 2.4 inches in length when closed, the Gerber E.A.B. Pocket Knife stores easily and comfortably in your pants or shirt front pocket, keeping the knife nearby for frequent tasks. A convenient pocket clip doubles as a money clip and allows the knife to rest on the edge of the pocket, increasing accessibility.
At only 2.2 ounces and 2.4 inches in length when closed, the Gerber E.A.B. Pocket Knife stores easily and comfortably in your pants or shirt front pocket, keeping the knife nearby for frequent tasks. A convenient pocket clip doubles as a money clip and allows the knife to rest on the edge of the pocket, increasing accessibility.
Safety Features for Worry-Free Use
Liner lock construction locks the blade solidly in the open position, so you can apply pressure without worrying about the knife closing on its own. A finger guard over the blade keeps your fingers safe, and the shape and heft of the knife keep it from wobbling or slipping.
Liner lock construction locks the blade solidly in the open position, so you can apply pressure without worrying about the knife closing on its own. A finger guard over the blade keeps your fingers safe, and the shape and heft of the knife keep it from wobbling or slipping.
The Gerber E.A,B, also makes a great monogrammed gift, with its flat handle and slim profile.
By Freth
I carry this knife with me everywhere I go. I originally purchased it as a knife to carry at work, but it's always in my pocket and I use it multiple times a day. Even when the blade gets dull it still works great as a box knife. I've thrown just about everything at it and it's performed nicely. One of the lowest scoring reviews here states that the blades are hard to replace and the screw is easy to lose. As long as you have an ample flat surface you can replace the blade without fear of losing the screw. As for needing a special tool--I disagree. I've used my car keys before to replace the blade. The things I like most about this knife? The blades can always be replaced or resharpened without fear of screwing up the blade. You always have a backup blade because of the two-sided design of the blades. It's small enough to fit in any pocket. It will never rust (the body). I never thought I would carry a razor knife as my main, but it's true, I really enjoy this knife and wouldn't trade it for anything else. Unsafe? Any knife is unsafe in the wrong hands. Razor blade knives are very sharp and require extra care when in use. I've never accidentally cut myself with the knife. The only negative is you can't use it as a makeshift screwdriver because the blades are too flimsy, but that's a minor quibble. This knife is cheap, convenient and will last a lifetime. I highly recommend it.
By Shane M. Maberry
I decided to purchase this knife as a replacement for the harbor freight model that i have carried for the last five or six years. The Gerber EAB is much smaller than any other folding utility knife that i have seen. I also have a craftsman a kobalt and another misc. brand of folding utility knives. The craftsman I carried for awhile after I misplaced my older harbor freight, but it was larger and heavier. I will attach a picture that shows this knife in comparison to an older HF. The gerber is well constructed and has a flawless surface finish. The blade is held in by a single flat head screw (which obviously requires a tool to change). The blade is held in place and has no free play or wobbling. This is a superior design to every other utility knife that I have ever used. I liked the craftsman, kobalt, and my old style HF because they have minimal free play. (they are not the push to release blade change - which i tried out with two other knives but returned because the blade moved too much), The only complaint I might have with this knife is the small size might make it harder to cut into stubborn items.
pros:
* Extremely well constructed
* Flawless finish on the stainless steel
* Absolutely no free play in the blade
* Small size
* Light weight
* The lock is seemingly impossible to accidentally release while cutting.
cons: (note that all of my cons are also pros)
* small size (this is a possible con - I haven't used the knife enough to see it as a down side)
* requires a screwdriver to change the blade (I carry and highly recommend the blunt nose mp600 by gerber. ) * edit - a penny can be also used
* the lock takes a little getting used to
pros:
* Extremely well constructed
* Flawless finish on the stainless steel
* Absolutely no free play in the blade
* Small size
* Light weight
* The lock is seemingly impossible to accidentally release while cutting.
cons: (note that all of my cons are also pros)
* small size (this is a possible con - I haven't used the knife enough to see it as a down side)
* requires a screwdriver to change the blade (I carry and highly recommend the blunt nose mp600 by gerber. ) * edit - a penny can be also used
* the lock takes a little getting used to
By Robb Fladry
I haven't carried a pocket knife in about ten years. I use to carry a Leatherman at all times, but mainly used it for the pocketknife. Well, September 11th happened and I didn't want to lose my knife after forgetting to take it out of my pocket before heading to the airport. Forward to ten years later and a friend shows me this little gem... we spark up the conversation that I just mentioned and he notes that the blade is removable. So now I am not so worried about keeping this thing on me everywhere.. worst case scenario I take the blade out, trash it, keep the knife without a blade and replace it later. Nice!
This thing seems to be made really well. There is absolutely no free play in the blade, it stays where it belongs. It's small and light weight, fits great in the pocket or hanging on the pocket with the attached "money clip". The lock takes some getting use to, but it seems like a smart idea..
For the price you can't beat this knife.
This thing seems to be made really well. There is absolutely no free play in the blade, it stays where it belongs. It's small and light weight, fits great in the pocket or hanging on the pocket with the attached "money clip". The lock takes some getting use to, but it seems like a smart idea..
For the price you can't beat this knife.
By Dan Koblosh
After carrying a full sized aluminum handled folding box cutter for years, I was looking for something smaller and lighter.
Pros:
Small
Lightweight (66g [2-1/4 oz] vs 106g [3-3/4 oz] for my former, aluminum handled folder)
All stainless quality -- very strong
Blade is held tightly via a small screw
No protrusions (except the money clip) to wear out your pocket -- even the screw head is low profile
Very reasonable price
Rigid when locked open
One-handed openability
Precise hinge point -- very smooth opening and closing with subtle mini-ball bearing detent to hold it closed. I like to open and close it like a Zippo. It just feels good. I put a drop of 3-in-1 oil on the pivot point, just to smooth it out and I just like the smell.
Cons:
Handle edges and corners are annoyingly square-- eased them over with my Rotozip fitted with an industrial 1/4" shaft 1/2" diameter drum sander. A mini drum sander on a Dremel would work too.
Slightly uncomfortable to hold due to square edges, but now that I eased the edges, it's much more comfortable
More than usual amount of blade exposed and the handle is small -- be careful where you put your index finger
The "money" clip just adds bulk and more edges in the pocket
Blade change is slow and requires a screwdriver or a one cent piece -- don't lose that screw; it's custom
[Note: I removed the money clip by bending it up, hoping it would open enough I could remove it. It broke in two clean pieces unceremoniously and suddenly. It's hardened spring steel and is very unforgiving if you overextend it. Don't stuff too much money or clothing under it or it will break.]
Excellent video review at [...]. That reviewer recommended Irwin 2084200 Blue Blade Bi-Metal Utility Blade, 20-Pack for longer life (also available in 50- and 100-blade packs. Also Lenox makes really good blades. LENOX Gold 20350-GOLD5C Titanium Edge Utility Knife Blade - 5 Pack Need to give them a try.
Could it be nicer? Sure. But not for ten bucks. I really like this knife.
Pros:
Small
Lightweight (66g [2-1/4 oz] vs 106g [3-3/4 oz] for my former, aluminum handled folder)
All stainless quality -- very strong
Blade is held tightly via a small screw
No protrusions (except the money clip) to wear out your pocket -- even the screw head is low profile
Very reasonable price
Rigid when locked open
One-handed openability
Precise hinge point -- very smooth opening and closing with subtle mini-ball bearing detent to hold it closed. I like to open and close it like a Zippo. It just feels good. I put a drop of 3-in-1 oil on the pivot point, just to smooth it out and I just like the smell.
Cons:
Handle edges and corners are annoyingly square-- eased them over with my Rotozip fitted with an industrial 1/4" shaft 1/2" diameter drum sander. A mini drum sander on a Dremel would work too.
Slightly uncomfortable to hold due to square edges, but now that I eased the edges, it's much more comfortable
More than usual amount of blade exposed and the handle is small -- be careful where you put your index finger
The "money" clip just adds bulk and more edges in the pocket
Blade change is slow and requires a screwdriver or a one cent piece -- don't lose that screw; it's custom
[Note: I removed the money clip by bending it up, hoping it would open enough I could remove it. It broke in two clean pieces unceremoniously and suddenly. It's hardened spring steel and is very unforgiving if you overextend it. Don't stuff too much money or clothing under it or it will break.]
Excellent video review at [...]. That reviewer recommended Irwin 2084200 Blue Blade Bi-Metal Utility Blade, 20-Pack for longer life (also available in 50- and 100-blade packs. Also Lenox makes really good blades. LENOX Gold 20350-GOLD5C Titanium Edge Utility Knife Blade - 5 Pack Need to give them a try.
Could it be nicer? Sure. But not for ten bucks. I really like this knife.
By Bill Lask
Why you should buy the Gerber EAB:
• Construction: Very sturdy and durable. Solid steel. Firm lock.
• Size: Small enough to fit any pocket, while still offering a significant blade length to work with.
• Quality: Very high. No rattle. The pivot is smooth but firm, as is the liner lock and the blade lock.
• Price: Great price. Rather low considering what they offer.
• Design: Very elegant, but also functional. No sharp edges (except the blade), fits nicely in hand, locks securely, looks nice.
• Convenience: Pocket clip for easy carry, but removable if you don't want it. Minimal bulk and weight. Replaceable blades that can be found anywhere. Screw can be removed with a coin, key, bottle opener, just about anything flat and metallic. Not too much you can't do with this.
Why you should not buy the Gerber EAB:
• Blade limitation: This is a utility blade. While extremely useful, it can't perform all cutting tasks.
Thoughts:
As soon as I got it in my hands, I loved it. It's great. Very well-made, solid, and good-looking little tool. Quality meets performance.
Recall information:
The original design of the EAB has been recalled. You can tell an older design from the part that is in front of the sharp edge of the blade. In the older design it is not symmetrical and exposes the blade at the bottom.
If you have bought an older version, contact Gerber, and they'll happily replace it with the new design.
• Construction: Very sturdy and durable. Solid steel. Firm lock.
• Size: Small enough to fit any pocket, while still offering a significant blade length to work with.
• Quality: Very high. No rattle. The pivot is smooth but firm, as is the liner lock and the blade lock.
• Price: Great price. Rather low considering what they offer.
• Design: Very elegant, but also functional. No sharp edges (except the blade), fits nicely in hand, locks securely, looks nice.
• Convenience: Pocket clip for easy carry, but removable if you don't want it. Minimal bulk and weight. Replaceable blades that can be found anywhere. Screw can be removed with a coin, key, bottle opener, just about anything flat and metallic. Not too much you can't do with this.
Why you should not buy the Gerber EAB:
• Blade limitation: This is a utility blade. While extremely useful, it can't perform all cutting tasks.
Thoughts:
As soon as I got it in my hands, I loved it. It's great. Very well-made, solid, and good-looking little tool. Quality meets performance.
Recall information:
The original design of the EAB has been recalled. You can tell an older design from the part that is in front of the sharp edge of the blade. In the older design it is not symmetrical and exposes the blade at the bottom.
If you have bought an older version, contact Gerber, and they'll happily replace it with the new design.
By W. Wong
Very nice design, compact and locked while open.
Fit in coil pocket perfectly, clip works well, .
Add a big head torx screw and now its open with one hand easily.
(also now can twist off the screw for tool free blade changes)
The handle seem made of soft metal? its would be nice if brass or aluminum for lighter weight.
Fit in coil pocket perfectly, clip works well, .
Add a big head torx screw and now its open with one hand easily.
(also now can twist off the screw for tool free blade changes)
The handle seem made of soft metal? its would be nice if brass or aluminum for lighter weight.
By HeatherTwist
I admit, I've bought knives and tools just for the fun of it! Or to see what they do. This knife though, is the one that really *works*. I carry it in my pocket, unlike some of the fancier and more expensive ones I have. Why?
1. It is slim. It doesn't weigh much, or take much space.
2. It is SHARP. Even if I use it for something stupid, like opening oysters or hacking through a piece of cardboard, and ruin the blade ... I can just replace the blade.
3. It is as safe as a sharp knife can be. It locks solidly in place, and doesn't slip in your hand. There isn't any special texture to the handle, but it somehow fits right and doesn't slip. This is a surprise to me, since some knives of this type tend to "wobble" or the extracted blade slips, which bothers me. Also, it doesn't come open accidentally.
4. It just feels nice. The metal feels well-made and solid.
I bought a second one on the cynical notion that anything this useful will probably be discontinued. Also I bought the "hook" blade, which I think will be useful for scoring chestnuts.
I saw one review that mentioned that the blade wasn't "quick change". True, it is not. This doesn't bother me, because I don't change blades all that often and also, the quick-change knives I've had don't seem to hold the blade solidly and are too thick.
1. It is slim. It doesn't weigh much, or take much space.
2. It is SHARP. Even if I use it for something stupid, like opening oysters or hacking through a piece of cardboard, and ruin the blade ... I can just replace the blade.
3. It is as safe as a sharp knife can be. It locks solidly in place, and doesn't slip in your hand. There isn't any special texture to the handle, but it somehow fits right and doesn't slip. This is a surprise to me, since some knives of this type tend to "wobble" or the extracted blade slips, which bothers me. Also, it doesn't come open accidentally.
4. It just feels nice. The metal feels well-made and solid.
I bought a second one on the cynical notion that anything this useful will probably be discontinued. Also I bought the "hook" blade, which I think will be useful for scoring chestnuts.
I saw one review that mentioned that the blade wasn't "quick change". True, it is not. This doesn't bother me, because I don't change blades all that often and also, the quick-change knives I've had don't seem to hold the blade solidly and are too thick.
By Mickprops
What's not to like? This knife is cheap, solid, small and lightweight. The all steel construction makes it feel sturdy.. the blade opens and locks up very soundly (no play either way). I never thought I'd say this, but this could work quite well as an EDC option.. especially for those who don't enjoy/have trouble sharpening knives. With a good bimetal contractor blade, you can use this for everyday cutting tasks (opening packages, letters, cutting rope etc) for a decent amount of time and then just flip the blade around or change blades when you dull it down. Then again, a razor knife might be intimidating to some people when compared to your standard typical pocket knife. Changing blades is also a bit of a pain, especially if you're using the cheapo blades.. since you'll be changing them quite often (probably too often to justify this as an EDC option). Still, the potential is there for some.
Along with the blade changing 'issue', there is no place on this knife for spare blades.. a consequence of being extremely tiny. This doesn't bother me but it might bother others. You can use both sides of the blade before you have to change one out anyway.
Overall, the cons I mentioned (blade changing and no spare blade option) and others have mentioned (potential to open in your pocket, cutting yourself etc) do not phase me or detract from my opinion on this knife. I think that the concerns over safety issues, including the recall, were for an earlier model and that these have since been corrected. I love this knife and mine will be getting plenty of use.
Along with the blade changing 'issue', there is no place on this knife for spare blades.. a consequence of being extremely tiny. This doesn't bother me but it might bother others. You can use both sides of the blade before you have to change one out anyway.
Overall, the cons I mentioned (blade changing and no spare blade option) and others have mentioned (potential to open in your pocket, cutting yourself etc) do not phase me or detract from my opinion on this knife. I think that the concerns over safety issues, including the recall, were for an earlier model and that these have since been corrected. I love this knife and mine will be getting plenty of use.
By D. Showers
Let me start off by saying that this knife does not receive very heavy use. Its main purpose for me is to slice open boxes as the come off of of truck at work. It does a great job at this, and the fact that it's so small is a really great feature too. When its folded up, its clips nicely to my front pocket, leaving plenty of room for my phone to fit in there too. I quite like the opening action on it too, its nice and crisp, while locking in nicely. There is hardly any play between the blade and the handle when opened, and it fits perfectly into my medium sized hand. As for the screw, be careful not to lose it and you should be fine, oh and a coin or a set of keys should do the trick when loosening/tightening it. And one more word of caution is that not all blades will fit onto this, they cant be too thick otherwise they won't slide in, but i did find that most of the blades that I tried worked. So far I am very pleased with this knife and its something i will always have in my pocket when working.
By Eric Tanner
My favorite Every day blade. This is the third one I've bought, I lost the other two.
one thing I would change or add is a piece or two of grip tape, makes it that much easier to open and close one handed.
I use this by flicking out the blade, the weight is good enough so that it doesn't need too much force to open and close and I can one-hand the open close process. The trick is releasing it enough from the closed position to flick it out. Super smooth and works every time.
body/handle is too smooth and has an awkward feel to it, Really not comfortable to grip, but I don't hold it for very long so it doesn't bother me too much, you just figure a way to hold for whatever you're doing. Certainly not ergonomic for a hand grip.
The belt/money clip portion had gotten so loose on my last one that it just came off, I had to bend it so that it would stay on, but it would still come off again, so this one I'm careful of what and where I clip it, nothing too thick, like the pocket of my jeans. That's really where I'd prefer to keep it but that's where I kept my last one all the time and likely why the clip bent out so much.
One thing I like about it is the minimalist design, there isn't much waste here, the weight is good and the best quality blade is included with it, I've switched out blades on my last two a few times, but I would come back to the thick heavy duty blades these come with. You have to look up the model number to get the right ones though. I think that info is in the Q&A section.
Another negative is the way the blade is held in, if you lose that screw, good luck finding one that fits the same. also I would like to grind down the screw face to be flush with the surface, although I use my middle finger to push against the screw to open the blade, I'd rather have a flat piece of grip tape to assist in this. I don't want to mess with this screw if I don't have to so it won't get loose and get lost.
The price is also great, I really hated to lose the last two but it's not so bad to replace it.
One more thing, I had to make a "key" to open my last one to lube it. and I have no idea if there is some sort of commercial screw driver you can purchase for this. But when you need to open it you will likely want to find the right tool for the job instead of having to make one like I did. Also I will never be able to find this key I made the next time I need it so I'll have to just make another, why not just use allen keys(hex) like most other manufacturers? Just one of the lame things about this knife, not a deal breaker but annoying.
one thing I would change or add is a piece or two of grip tape, makes it that much easier to open and close one handed.
I use this by flicking out the blade, the weight is good enough so that it doesn't need too much force to open and close and I can one-hand the open close process. The trick is releasing it enough from the closed position to flick it out. Super smooth and works every time.
body/handle is too smooth and has an awkward feel to it, Really not comfortable to grip, but I don't hold it for very long so it doesn't bother me too much, you just figure a way to hold for whatever you're doing. Certainly not ergonomic for a hand grip.
The belt/money clip portion had gotten so loose on my last one that it just came off, I had to bend it so that it would stay on, but it would still come off again, so this one I'm careful of what and where I clip it, nothing too thick, like the pocket of my jeans. That's really where I'd prefer to keep it but that's where I kept my last one all the time and likely why the clip bent out so much.
One thing I like about it is the minimalist design, there isn't much waste here, the weight is good and the best quality blade is included with it, I've switched out blades on my last two a few times, but I would come back to the thick heavy duty blades these come with. You have to look up the model number to get the right ones though. I think that info is in the Q&A section.
Another negative is the way the blade is held in, if you lose that screw, good luck finding one that fits the same. also I would like to grind down the screw face to be flush with the surface, although I use my middle finger to push against the screw to open the blade, I'd rather have a flat piece of grip tape to assist in this. I don't want to mess with this screw if I don't have to so it won't get loose and get lost.
The price is also great, I really hated to lose the last two but it's not so bad to replace it.
One more thing, I had to make a "key" to open my last one to lube it. and I have no idea if there is some sort of commercial screw driver you can purchase for this. But when you need to open it you will likely want to find the right tool for the job instead of having to make one like I did. Also I will never be able to find this key I made the next time I need it so I'll have to just make another, why not just use allen keys(hex) like most other manufacturers? Just one of the lame things about this knife, not a deal breaker but annoying.
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