Gerber F.A.S.T. 3.0 A/O Partially Serrated Knife

[hankarnold]

Why not just exclude NY entirely?? Or list the zip codes you CAN ship it to!!

[David3482]

@mrsmcg

I have to open a lot of boxes at work. I am wondering if this would be a good knife to get. I have to open a box, unpack the contents, break down the box, and open even more boxes.I would like something small that I can either clip on or stick in my pocket.

For your described primary use, I would suggest going with a folding box cutter type knife. If you hunt around a bit, you can find them with a liner lock and a thumb stud, so they are easy / quick to open / close. And, because they use standard utility knife blades, maintaining a sharp blade is as quick and easy as popping in a new one. That’s important since cutting cardboard is tough on an edge.

[heidiwoot]

@phpeters87

The description lists the blade as being “Stainless” so it’s most likely 4034 or 440A or somewhere in between, or perhaps 8Cr13MoV which are the lower end Stainless Steel types used on low-end knives.

These type of knives generally become “butter knives” with regular use and constantly need sharpening.

For good knife steel, you want 440B, or the Japanese equivalent, AUS-8A

Upper end (and expensive) would be 440C, AUS-10A or VG10 but these are just a few examples of knife steel, but the most commonly used.

Also, the “Rockwell Hardness Scale” should be between 57-60. If the steel is too soft, it won’t hold an edge. If the steel is too hard, it will be hard to sharpen and prone to chipping and might even shatter into shards if misused.

A good knife blade will have quality Stainless Steel with a blend of other metals such as Vanadium, Carbon, Chromium, Nickel, etc…and will be sub-zero quenched or cryogenically quenched for added strength and durability.

This is great info, thanks so much! Saved it for later reference…

[gak0090]

You could probably put an eye out with this

[radi0j0hn]

@thecorrectline

No. Skip this one.

Lots and lots of negative reviews out there on this knife - google it.

Of particular note - try to look up what steel the blade is made of. Gerber product page? Doesn’t say. Amazon sales? Doesn’t say. Anywhere and everywhere I tried? Doesn’t say. This is the number 1, most HUGE red flag for any knife.

Give this one a miss.

Wow! Is this the “unkindest cut of all??” [rim shot]

[spcyhknBC]

@hankarnold

Why not just exclude NY entirely?? Or list the zip codes you CAN ship it to!!

If I am not mistaken, the list of ZIP codes covers New York City, its associated boroughs and Nassau County. Suffolk County might be in there are well, but I am not as familiar with those codes. As a former New York resident, the City and Long Island were always very picky about their knives. Essentially, there is a blade length limit for foldable blades, and there is also a restriction against knives that have assisted opening mechanisms. This is probably why it is illegal to ship here. Hope this helps.

As to why they list the restricted zip codes, probably because its easier to look up zip codes that restrict something than it is to do the opposite. Also, Cntrl + F is your friend.

[cebooher3]

@boxmonkey

I like gerber knives, but if you are looking for a slim pocket knife, this one is much slimmer: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MG7FDW/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I own that knife and I really like it. It’s cheaper than the model that is on Woot today,it is very slim and is razor sharp right out of the box.

It doesn’t have assisted opening but who really needs that on a small pocket knife?

[HenryBob]

@spcyhknBC

If I am not mistaken, the list of ZIP codes covers New York City, its associated boroughs and Nassau County. Suffolk County might be in there are well, but I am not as familiar with those codes. As a former New York resident, the City and Long Island were always very picky about their knives. Essentially, there is a blade length limit for foldable blades, and there is also a restriction against knives that have assisted opening mechanisms. This is probably why it is illegal to ship here. Hope this helps.

As to why they list the restricted zip codes, probably because its easier to look up zip codes that restrict something than it is to do the opposite. Also, Cntrl + F is your friend.

that’s just it every area I know of in NY is listed from Brooklyn to buffalo including virtually all of Monroe county (Rochester) and anyplace anyone I know lives.
If you open the list you should realize it’s too long for just downstate…
I highly doubt Irondequoit passed a law on this suggesting its either county based or even state wide despite the fact I can still go buy a similar knife in a store…

If I really cared I’d just get a PO box in Jersey but certainly this time around I really don’t

update: it is because of the Manhattan DA re-interpreting state law and going after everyone ever trying to sell knives and trying to get other counties on board meaning its better for companies to just not do NYS business than risk the million dollar lawsuits…

[n0816]

@mrsmcg

I have to open a lot of boxes at work. I am wondering if this would be a good knife to get. I have to open a box, unpack the contents, break down the box, and open even more boxes.I would like something small that I can either clip on or stick in my pocket.

If you just need to cut open the taped part of the box, you might be better off just getting a small box cutter, like this (pack of 12). They fit easily in pockets and are sufficient for opening boxes. I think I’ve seen them at hardware stores for a dollar or two.

[dzack]

@spcyhknBC

If I am not mistaken, the list of ZIP codes covers New York City, its associated boroughs and Nassau County. Suffolk County might be in there are well, but I am not as familiar with those codes. As a former New York resident, the City and Long Island were always very
picky about their knives. Essentially, there is a blade length limit for foldable blades, and there is also a restriction against knives that have assisted opening mechanisms. This is probably why it is illegal to ship here. Hope this helps.

As to why they list the restricted zip codes, probably because its easier to look up zip codes that restrict something than it is to do the opposite. Also, Cntrl + F is your friend.

NY sucks!! Really??I live 5+ hours away from NYC! Why the hell can’t I order this damn knife?!?!?! I can buy a Machette, a chain saw and double headed axe, a cross bow but I can’t buy a pocket knife? UNBELIEVABLE!!!

[W00tyMcW00tster]

@mrsmcg

I have to open a lot of boxes at work. I am wondering if this would be a good knife to get. I have to open a box, unpack the contents, break down the box, and open even more boxes.I would like something small that I can either clip on or stick in my pocket.

Try any of the Kershaw knives designed by Ken Onion - Chive, Scallion, Leek, Shallot. GREAT knives, shaving sharp out of the box, reasonably priced!

[boscoman1028]

@W00tyMcW00tster

Try any of the Kershaw knives designed by Ken Onion - Chive, Scallion, Leek, Shallot. GREAT knives, shaving sharp out of the box, reasonably priced!

I also like Benchmade knives

[daveinwarshington]

@W00tyMcW00tster

Try any of the Kershaw knives designed by Ken Onion - Chive, Scallion, Leek, Shallot. GREAT knives, shaving sharp out of the box, reasonably priced!

I agree. Kershaw has nice US made affordable knives. Benchmade for higher priced but even better knives.
This Gerber knife has no info about it.

[shadowkeeper45]

Gerber is made in China, save your money, for the same price go to walmart or other store and by a Buck 870 “Bones” Buck is made in the USA

[WootieTwoShoes]

@hankarnold

Why not just exclude NY entirely?? Or list the zip codes you CAN ship it to!!

I used to have the list. They’ll send it to you if you ask Woot.

[stv6669]

Daily Steals constantly has better knives for sale. I’ve picked up 3 from them in the last few weeks and everyone has been exactly what I wanted.

My favorite one has a bottle opener, glass break, belt cutter, assisted opening and a nice sharp blade. I paid $8 shipped for it… a lot better of a deal.

[bowlingb]

@mrsmcg

I have to open a lot of boxes at work. I am wondering if this would be a good knife to get. I have to open a box, unpack the contents, break down the box, and open even more boxes.I would like something small that I can either clip on or stick in my pocket.

I would go with this guy.
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-41830-Pocket-Knife-Exchange/dp/B0016KHW2W
It uses standard utility blades and takes up very little space.

[MorganSS]

Mine broke in a week. the lock is dangerously cheap.

[prfesser]

Does the knife have a jar opener for their baby foods? Is the knife safe for children from 6 months - 2 years old?

[Skotyman]

@boxmonkey

I like gerber knives, but if you are looking for a slim pocket knife, this one is much slimmer: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MG7FDW/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is a little more money but it is the cleanest don’t-even-know-it’s-in-your-pocket every day carry I own. I keep trying others but nothing is as well designed as this puppy.
http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Onion-Folding-Knife-Speed/dp/B004DS1XF6/ref=pd_sim_hi_1