Paraframe Mini

Well, howdy there, folks! Let me tell ya 'bout this little piece of steel I picked up. Now, I’ve always been a massive fan of Gerber. They just know how to make a tool that works as hard as a mule.But when I first cracked open the package on the Gerber Paraframe Mini, I ain't gonna lie, my heart sank a bit. I looked at it and thought, "Lord have mercy, what is this? A toothpick for a squirrel?" It was just so durn small! I felt like I'd been short-changed.But boy, howdy, was I wrong.Once I started carrying it around the farm and putting it to work, I fell head over heels. It turns out, that tiny size is its absolute best feature. When the summer heat hits and I’m kicking around in my lightweight shorts or hitting the trail in my jogging pants, this little fella is a godsend. Regular knives pull your pants straight down to your ankles, but not this one. At a mere 1.4 ounces, it clips on, weighs next to nothing, and completely disappears. You can't see a bulge, and no one even knows you're packing steel.It turns out it's just downright perfect for everyday chores. Gerber went and proved me wrong again with this Gerber Paraframe Mini, and I couldn't be happier about it!

I'm no knife expert. Definitely not a knife snob. I'm not using this knife for survival or defense...I hang it inside my pants pocket and use it to cut stuff. If that is how you plan to use it, I recommend that you give it a try. I really like this little knife. I wasn't sure if I would like it, but the ridiculously-low price enticed me to give it a try. After using it for a month, I wouldn't have been disappointed if it had cost a few bucks more. It came reasonably sharp (not shaving-sharp, but paper-slicing sharp) and has held that edge for the short time I have been using it. It is light. My cheap kitchen scale says it is 1.4oz or 40 grams, so it weighs about the same as $1.75 in quarters. For being so small and light, it feels quite solid to me. It opens smoothly and has no wiggle in the blade when locked open. It looks like it has a (nylon?) washer next to the blade to keep it snug and smooth. Hopefully that will last for a long time because I imagine the blade would wiggle a bit if that wore out. I saw several reviews that said it can't be opened and closed with one hand. I didn't find that to be true. It would be lot lot easier to open 1-handed if they added a thumb stud or extended the back of the blade, but I don't have a lot of trouble with it unless my fingers are slippery. In any case, I find it easy to close with one hand. Not always the case with lock blades. The one problem I have with this knife is the center hole on the side opposite of the clip is large enough to get a fingertip into when digging around in your pocket. It is POSSIBLE to nick your finger on the blade if you're not careful; not too likely, but possible. I find that clipping the knife inside my pocket at the top makes it easier to find and makes it less likely to nick my finger when feeling around in my pocket. I haven't actually cut myself yet, but buyers should be aware of that until Gerber changes the frame design. Overall, this has become my favorite small knife for everyday carry. I also carry the tiny Swiss Army Classic, but this knife is much better for cutting things more substantial than an apple. If you're on the fence, just give it a try (before they realize they could charge a few dollars more.) I'm buying another in case I lose this one.

Great little knife! Durable too. It arrived plenty sharp and has been put through the paces gardening, opening boxes, building things, etc with no problems. I've cut that thick football field turf with it too, no hesitation from the knife. It's also more comfortable in my pocket than my keys! Big win. I'm actually on here right now to buy the big version so I can have one for larger jobs too.

Intro: I purchased this knife in February of 2015 after retiring an abused CRKT Pazoda. Although I was initially concerned about the Gerber Paraframe Mini's nail nick opening and small size of the blade (blade length: ~2.2"), I've come to love this little knife after carrying it everyday for 30 months. Living around a big city, I've found that I don't need a larger knife and that this little Gerber is more than capable for most of my light daily knife tasks (e.g., opening boxes, letters, retail packaging, cigars, etc.). Size, shape, ease of carry, use: The Gerber is small enough that I rarely notice it sitting in my pocket and it generally stays out of the way if I need to reach in to grab something else; an aspect of EDC knives that I didn't really appreciate until I started carrying a knife this small. The small size also lends itself to nail nick opening: there are no thumb studs or cutout holes that would require the spine to protrude out from the handle in the closed position (compared to, e.g., many Spyderco knives), allowing this Gerber to have a thin and narrow profile. And despite my initial concern about not being able to deploy the knife one-handed, I've since concluded that to be a non-issue and this knife has convinced me to seriously consider nail nick knives for future EDC knives. One thing I don't like about the Gerber Mini is that the pocket clip doesn't "ride deep" such that the knife almost disappears when clipped into a pocket, but that's just me and such pocket clips may not matter to you. Blade: There's nothing all that special about the blade but nevertheless I've found that the knife is a perfectly adequate cutter. In fact, this knife went over a year without sharpening and it still cut okay for my average daily tasks. I recently used a pull through sharpener and the edge is now serviceable. I don't know what specific type of steel they are using but it's worked well thus far. Final thoughts: If your primary criteria for a knife is that it's small, stays out of the way, and is inexpensive, but you put little emphasis for a larger knife with quick deploy, the strongest type of lock, or the latest and greatest steel, take a good look at the Gerber Paraframe Mini. I've not come across many knives that will give you more bang for your buck than this Gerber, assuming the "bang" you're looking for is the benefits I've discussed above. As long as you understand the limitations and strengths of this little knife, and you think it will suit your needs, I would recommend this knife ESPECIALLY given the price. 4.5/5

Best small pocket knife I can find. Note: In any goverment office any knives are not allowed! I had to throw away my 2 year old Gerber (Same model) that I always had in my pocket. Walked into an IRS Assistance office to verify that I was indeed who I am... The guard had nothing but understanding when he said I needed to get rid of the knife. This knife has allowed me to have something ready at family parties, also when a package is delivered and other occasions. Again best poocket knife ever, really sharp, small and easy to open and close - but it will stay closed in the pocket!

This is one of the best knives I have. The blade is sharp. I had lost the first one and got another one. It is on me every day. I use this wonderful tool for just about everything.

Almost perfect, but sadly this knife doesn't have a flipper, making it a two hand open.

I like to carry a small pocket knife less than 3 inches. I lost two expensive small pocket knives and after shopping extensively for another replacement knife I decided to buy this Gerber knife. During my shopping and research I discovered that most knife blades are made of stainless steel (SS) so they will be rust-proof. On the other hand, high-carbon steel (HCS) is best for knife blades (and sword edges) because it is easier to sharpen and it holds the edge better. Most high-carbon steel knives are too expensive--but not this Gerber knife. This knife is both stainless steel and high carbon steel. It will sharpen with a finer edge and also hold the sharpness better than SS. Moreover, it is about 20-times less expensive than a premium blade SS or HCS knife. Yes, the blade is somewhat difficult to unlock. In fact, it took me a few minutes to figure out how to unlock it from the open position. Although it is a common locking mechanism, it has been many years since I have owned a knife with this type of lock. The stiff lock does not bother me much because after a couple of times opening it up I got use to it. I really like the size of the blade being much wider than the previous knives I used to carry. Yea, the knife is probably made in China, but so are most knives these days. Expect to pay over about $200 to buy a quality small new knife that is made in the USA (For instance Case xx). The blade is sharp enough for me, right out of the package. I bought a small sharpening wet stone today and I am going to use it to keep a nice sharp edge on the blade. I'm definitely going to get a second one of these knives as a back up--in case I accidentally lose this one.

He visto reseñas negativas de este cuchillo por su tamaño, así que recomiendo mucho revisar las medidas entes de comprar, es un cuchillo de tamaño pequeño, cerrado entra en la palma de la mano, por lo que es bastante útil para llevar en el pantalón o en el neceser sin ocupar mucho espacio, el diseño es excelente y la calidad de construcción es inmejorable, se nota la calidad de Gerber. Si necesitas una navaja de bolsillo muy pequeña para es ideal, ya que no notarás que la traes contigo.

Finde das Messer recht Hochwertig für den Preis. Es wackelt nichts, weder die Klinge noch der Gürtelclip. Das Messer kommt scharf geschliffen, aber nicht Rasiermesserscharf. Hier muss mann ggf. noch selbst etwas Hand anlegen. Der Gürtelclip ist mit Schrauben befestigt und kann so bei Bedarf entfernt werden. Von der Größe bekommt kann man das Messer bequem in der kleinen Tasche der Jeans unter. Wobei ich den Gürtelclip noch als zusätzliche Sicherung verwende.

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I am really impressed with this little knife from gerber. The torque screws on this knife are different than on other knifes, they will not wear off from tightening and loosing them to much. The knife is quality and well made. Easily slips into your pocket or clips onto your gear

On aime GERBER ou pas. Ce petit couteau a un tranchant rasoir en sortie de boite, il semble robuste, tout est bien ajusté, le clip est solide, il est léger, parfait pour un EDC. J'en ai en fine et en semi serrated, affaire de goût, les 2 sont beaux et efficaces. A ce prix là difficile de trouver mieux en pliant de qualité.