Very high quality knife, Definitely Recommend
340104
Love this knife. I work in EMS and have used multiple different knives before this one and this one is the winner BY FAR. It comes VERY sharp out of the box and I've had it for 6 months now, and I use it quite often between work and projects at home and its still pretty damn sharp. The grip is very natural and it has good weight to it. The seat belt tool is also VERY sharp, I've used it on a couple occasions and it works very well on seat belts, clothes, thin rope, etc.. and also still very sharp. The O2 tank wrench built in (which is VERY handy) as well as Gerber's good reputation of selling high quality knives is why I bought the thing and 6 months later it still works just as well as when I bought it, and I can highly recommend it to anybody.
757744
This is a great knife, and is pretty big. It has a LOT bigger handle than those puny little pocket knives you put on a key chain, and is easier to grip. I am very impressed with the quality. The scissors are larger than I thought, which is VERY handy for cutting harder materials than paper (twine, thin plastic, etc.) The saw is very sharp, and can cut wood easily. The can and bottle openers I haven`t used, because I just got it the day before yesterday, but they look like they work. The Philips screwdriver I have not used, and the leather punch, either. I just have NO idea what you do with the hook-thing. Overall, this is a great knife. I got it about two weeks after I ordered it, so it was a little late,but I give this a five star rating overall.
1513029
High quality blade, very very sharp! Easy open and stays closed very well despite not having a safety mechanism/lock.
1689498
I am very pleased with this knife as it is obviously very high quality.  It is a beautiful handmade knife that could also qualify as a piece of jewelry.  I gave this to my son for Christmas and he loves it.  This is the second one I've bought, as I have one myself. I'll be buying more as this is a very unique gift for one who appreciates fine workmanship.
2544910
This knife is great! Strong and sturdy where the knife is connected to the handle. No wiggle room. The knife is not easy to bend making it a sturdy knife, but it's sturdy and strong without being heavy. The light is brighter than I expected. Didn't get a chance to use the fire starter yet, but the knife alone is worth the price so I can't imagine how much better this would get once I use the fire starter. The knife is very sharp and the seatbelt cutter is an excellent asset to the knife as it would come in handy for cutting ropes and cables. The knife is easy to open and close. Some knives that I have handled have needed a really strong force to close but this one closes and opens with ease.

The only thing I would change is the pouch that the knife comes in. The box that I received was really nice, as was the knife, but the pouch is a little small. If it had a tiny bit more wiggle room, it would be perfect, but it was so tight against the knife that I had problems getting it out of the pouch. The screws on the knife kept getting caught on loose strings in the pouch. Even if it was a different material that would make it a bit more supportive. Other than that, I don't have anything to complain about.

This knife is truly great, and definitely worth the money if you're heading out into the wild somewhere and need a knife or even if you're just looking for a knife to have around the garage and in your pocket. I'd definitely recommend it!
4527033
My wife and I have used this knife for well over a year now as our primary cutting tool and we both love it. The steel is definitely high quality and came to us very sharp; very solidly built. The blade keeps its sharp edge after everyday use and when eventually dull, it can be easily sharpened back to its original edge. The rosewood handle is aesthetically pleasing, yet also soft and comfortable to use for lots of continuous chopping. While we did end up buying a separate drawer case for just this knife and always hand wash it, we have not had any issues with rust or discoloration on this blade. We would definitely recommend this product and would even buy it again.
3322370
Great knife, very sharp, well built, sturdy, screws stay in place and don't need tightening after about 6+ months so far.. zero issues
4540714
All of my other knives are Wusthof Grand Prix or Grand Prix II model knives. I already have a Wusthof Chef Knife, steak knives, and paring knife. I found myself wanting a utility knife but unsure if I would really use it enough to justify the cost of another Wusthof. After reading reviews on many other cooking and cutlery websites, I kept coming back to this model by Mercer. For the price I thought I wouldn't be terribly disappointed if I didn't use the knife regularly. I am very happy I bought this knife. It has a nice, comfortable grip, almost exactly like the Wusthof Grand Prix line, which is both soft and non-slip as advertised. The blade is also very nice, although like all knives you will need to sharpen it before using and then sharpen it regularly to keep it at it's best. I use a Wusthof Precision Edge 4 Stage Knife Sharpener that Amazon sells, it's easier than a traditional sharpening stone and works great on all of my knives, including this. This is a nice strong, forged knife with no flex. I find myself using it the most of all of my knives, even more than the Wusthof chef knife. I rarely use my paring knife now as this can do almost all of the small trimming, cutting, carving, etc. as well as some smaller chopping like tomatoes and onions, for example. This is an extremely nice knife and a great value at the price when you compare it to the Wusthof pieces. I would say the quality is about the exact same as my Wusthof knives. If I have the need for another type of knife or one of mine break I will look for a Mercer knife since they are an excellent quality at a very good price, this has been that impressive.  Last tip for anyone new to higher quality knives, wash your knives with soap and hot water immediately after using or finishing eating, and then hand dry them with a towel and put them back in your storage block or blade guard. Never place them in a dishwasher or leave out for hours with food residue on them or sitting in water.
1288445
One of the best knives I own. The quality is way beyond what I would have expected if I had paid even double for this. I use it as an every day carry(EDC) knife and I am very confident that I will be carrying it for quite some time. Comes very sharp, and holds it edge wonderfully. I use it a lot but even resharpening it is easy as can be. If you are looking for an excellent EDC knife at a crazy good price, look no further.
2015759
Excellent quality knife, made well and looks great.
2329436
Great knife, comes very sharp, be careful it is so easy to cut/nick yourself. It was a good thing that I had bandages nearby.  The blade lock works really well, very solid, almost like having a fixed blade knife when it is open. The lock is easy to operate, but don't release the lock with the blade horizontal unless you have a hold of the blade, The blade is heavy enough to drop under its own weight and swing up and cut your knuckles, trust me on this one I did it ..........twice. This is my third Cold Steel  knife I found them all to be well built and the blades very sharp and they hold an edge.
1116780
This is a very high quality, well designed knife. Very functional and easy to carry in any pants pocket. highly recommend it.
971497
love it, whole lot of knife for the price,  great looks also
1890734
I was very surprised at the amazing quality of the knife. I read the previous reviews that compared it to higher end knives and that's why I bought it. But when I actually got it in my hand, I was blown away. It's not an assisted open knife, but it is so smooth it almost feels like it's spring assisted. All I use it for is opening boxes and cutting cardboard and it's more than enough for the job. It's EXTREMELY sharp. Being AUS-8 steel, I can only assume it will hold it's edge. However, I have not used it enough to comment on this. I will update periodically to share my continued experience.

For the price, you can't find a better pocket knife. My previous pocket knife was a Kershaw Chill, a decent knife, and I was hoping to get even quality in my next piece, but the Rat 1 has exceeded all my expectations. My first surprise was the size of the knife, any bigger and it would be too big. It's very comfortable, very smooth and refined edges. The clip can be adjusted to four different positions, being held in place by three machine screws that have a T6 Torx head.  I would highly recommend this for anyone looking for a quality, daily use pocket knife, and have already done so to several co-workers, friends and family members.
4771652
Unbeatable quality for price point. The level of quality control is something that has left me extremely surprised. The blade itself is very thick and sturdy, very good as a multi - purpose blade. Handle very easy to hold and maintain grip. The sheathe may appear to be flimsy however this is not the case as the plastic is quite sturdy and even has a purpose build hole on the bottom so any wetness or liquid in the sheathe can leak out. This level of care towards an uncoated carbon steel blade is very important as it is an extra step they needn't take yet they did. Bravo,
4025223
Very Sharp knife and is durable and of high quality.
4371244
Love this knife, it's very easy to open and is very sharp. Great sturdy pocket knife that I carry every day. The knife clip is really strong and grips your pocket super well. Consequently not super easy to whip out quickly, but it won't fall out of your pocket (I've lost knives that way). Thick blade that does not appear brittle at all. Haven't had to sharpen it yet, it's been staying razor sharp. Kershaw is a trusty brand.