When it comes to EDC (every day carry), a good pocket knife is essential. And there are plenty of good pocket knives to choose from, but for my money, the Gerber Remix fine edge is a worthy choice.
Now, EDC for work/business casual, I go a different route, but for most other occasions, you’ll find my Gerber Remix clipped in my front pocket.
I know that many pocket knife enthusiasts recommend buying very high-quality steel and preferably American made. But in doing so, you’ll have to spend at least $100 or more. That’s great if want to go that route. In that case, I’d recommend a Benchmade or James or Spyderco.
I personally have a couple of these more expensive knives that I carry on specific occasions, but for everyday general use, I go with my Gerber Remix. Here’s why:
Gerber Remix Review
It’s affordable.
The Gerber Remix typically sells for around $30. It’s a very reasonably priced knife for those who don’t want to (or can’t) drop a c-note or two on a pocket knife.
I’m not worried if something happens to it.
Because it isn’t an expensive knife, I am not too worried if I were to lose my Gerber Remix or damage it. If this were a top of the line knife, I would be a lot more worried about losing it and hesitant to use it for anything other than cutting. In my daily life, it’s not uncommon for me to pull out my knife to tighten a screw or pry on something…both actions are a good way to damage a knife.
It’s readily available.
The Gerber line is available in many retail locations. You can find Gerber products at just about every sporting goods store, many large retailers (like Walmart), and even at home improvement centers like Menards and Home Depot.
It’s sizable, but not bulky.
The Gerber Remix is big enough to be an extremely useful knife, but it’s not so big and heavy as to be bulky. It weighs just .48 ounces and the blade is 2.9 inches long.
One-handed operation.
With a thumb knob and a frame lock, this Gerber Remix (fine edge) is built for one-handed operation. You can easily pull it from your pocket, open it, use it, close it, and return it to your pocket with one hand.
I like the finger hole.
The unique design of the Gerber Remix includes a generous finger hole where the blade meets the handle. While a bit unusual, it gives the knife more breadth for a better grip, as well as an easy to use leverage point when you need a little extra power. It also creates a large opening should you prefer to strap your knife to a pack.
Gerber Remix Fine Edge Review Summary:
- Quality: Medium
- Cost: low
- Size/weight: Medium
- Use case: General use, medium duty
- For the budget conscious
If I was going on a back-country hike, I’d likely take a survival knife. But for EDC, this is a great knife. No, it’s not a top-of-the-line knife, but for everyday general use it’s a great choice that won’t cost you $100+.
