Gerber Paraframe | The one that started it all...

[@thess7156]

My dad has had this knife before I was even born, he gave it to me a few days ago and told me to take care of it. He gave me my first pocket knife when I was around 6, it was a small swiss army knife he had in the army, when I lost it I was really sad, I saw that he had the gerber and I wanted it, he said when your older and now I have it. Thanks dad.

[@Offroadoutlawskings]

😊😢

[@arrowshot3000]

The Paraframe was the first knife I bought for myself when I was a teenager at Sports Authority lol. Bought a Gerber Covert FAST about 8-9 years ago and it still opens and locks like the first day I opened it. I love my Microtech OTF, but I'll always carry my Gerber

[@rrtxlucas6265]

Nice pfp XD

[@vins.3572]

This was the first knife I bought too!

[@nevadacario2000]

Me tooo!!!

[@cheeselover2285]

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[@remfj40]

Gerber paraframe and mini are great starter knives. I have them both and my daughter and wife continue to "borrow" them.

[@litrick5471]

I'm so glad to see someone else giving the paraframe some love. If was also my first knife and honestly if I hadn't lost it I might never have gotten into big boy brands like Benchmade, Spyderco, protech etc. I would love if Gerber did an upgraded version with nicer materials and construction

[@litrick5471]

And I still own the paraframe mini as a backup knife in my car

[@zachsowersfilmandphoto6659]

I know I cant be the only one that never paid more than $50 for a knife. I understand if you are gonna beat the hell out of it but 99% of us aren't going to. Love these cheap great knives. First knife my dad got me.

[@rallyrobx7604]

I am new to collecting EDC knives. Just picked one up today, but I cannot see myself paying more then fifty either.

[@NotEvenOverThere]

Exactly, the only way I see it making sense is if it's a custom piece specifically designed for you, otherwise, unless your job requires you to use it, why bother

[@Handydandee]

I used to think like that and you can also find $100 knives for about $30 second hand. But honestly after getting some higher quality knives secondhand I can now say I would spend about $50-$100 for a nice knife new, but I’m constantly finding $100-$200 knives used but like new for $20-$100 so why waste my money

[@julianrivera9142]

When I was younger, this knife was the knife that started my addiction/collection. I’ve owned at least 5 or 6 of them because of how beautiful to me they were at the time, now I’m sitting here with my benchmades wishing they didn’t all get lost or stolen from me, I’m going to go pick one up for nostalgia, appreciate you making this video man. This knife is the OG, hands down. ✌️👌

[@bradleybisak8184]

This was literally my first folding knife! I love it so much. Best knife I’ve ever had.

[@jedi_drifter2988]

The Paraframe combo edge was the first knife I bought that was not the traditional buck lock blade. That was a very long time ago. I have bought 3 more since to keep in reserve and I still have my original that is still smooth W/out, wiggle anywhere that I EDC to this day. I have many knives that are more expensive but the 3" blade Paraframe for some reason seems the right size and comfortable in the hand as well as not to much the law can say about it. It's a winner in my book.

[@willm5375]

i just bought another one because theyre cheap, easy to clean, easy to sharpen, pocket clip, and save my good knives from the beater work! these are a great value and they definitely deserve respect for what they are

[@Tobruk42]

I've been knife collecting for years. After watching this video, I went out and bought me a paraframe. You sold me! I have much more expensive pieces, but I like the simple look. I really enjoyed your heart felt video on it.

[@milliondollaboiibsb4927]

Dude he's and don't get it twisted either I have and carry better blades along with my firearm but I will say this from a self defense perspective I think it would hold up pretty good as well it's a very underated knife

[@devind1471]

Got that knife for christmas one year. Along with the larger version of it. Carried it for years but lost it when I was out hiking. Decent blade for what it is

[@utahedc447]

I can’t believe you did a vid on this knife! It’s actually my EDC knife. It isn’t the greatest knife by any means but it gets the job done

[@mattriddell8983]

Gerber paraframes are my version of a fidget spinner. Got two sitting right here, although the first thing I do when I get them is take the belt clip off.

[@bowlinag]

Had one with the half serrated edge. Worked at a bowling alley and had to cut shoestrings off all the time when people would tie crazy knots. Same thing, just grabbed one at Academy to have something. Carried it for a few years. Lost it in a hotel room in Austin.

[@bluemonday139]

Yessss. Got this serrated at REI before a camping trip and it is 💯. Got me into the hobby and I still use the hell out of it.

[@bradneilson7134]

I have been EDC'ing the Paraframe for years! Started carrying it because I wanted something lightweight. Continued carrying because it does all the things I need it to do on a daily basis at a great price point. Can't tell you how many of these things I've thrown in the trash at a TSA checkpoint. It would hurt my feelings to do it with a Benchmade.

[@karvast5726]

The really first knife i liked and carried was a folder from Decathlon,it's great quality for the price like the gerber,i then bought a knife with D2 steel on a chinese website and it's absolutely perfect to me,it's sharp and stays sharp,G10 handle and axis lock and thumb stud

[@ulary]

Which knife is it please?

[@karvast5726]

@@ulary Y-start JIN02

[@ulary]

@@karvast5726 Thank you

[@breakfastandlunch]

I bought one around a decade ago, maybe longer carried it everyday since no issues. Came to see if everyone else loves it too lol.

[@_z0rrk]

This vid made me hunt for the PF1 I carried ten years ago 😆 found it hidden in a junk drawer. Got it in my pocket now! Liked and subscribed

[@maxnorge]

Thank you Talon for your video! You taught me opening and folding this knife with single hand 🙂👍🏻

[@christopherharris3435]

Ha, this one started it all for me too! Lol a lot of people apparently. Mine was combo edged, but Still have it

[@mikeaze423]

Lots of great cheap knives in my opinion and the paraframe design is a very smart idea also the hollowed out metal frame gives you a skinny smooth grip and keep some weight off.

[@fubargnarly1635]

As a kid I had a SWAK until I cut myself and stopped carrying it. Some time later I had a Gerber LST that I carried for years. I remember that it was considered a pretty quality knife at the time, and I loved it. I have a Gerber USA1 that I sometimes carry now which is pretty similar. Gerber does a good job. It's funny how the knives we bought when we didn't know much about knives can find such a nostalgic place in our hearts, and as you said, they often end up having more pocket time than later blades get a chance to have. Thanks Talon

[@christianalvarado9946]

My first was this junk folding knife from a vendor that fell apart and got me cut many times. Eventually, my dad got me a gerber swagger ao blade. Then I just started collecting like crazy.

[@raymonkent7283]

I owned one of those, used it for work. I lost it years ago. Worked great and liked the look of it.

[@SPCWELLS7]

The knife that started it all for me was the Kershaw Clash. Before that I had my dads mini folding buck knife that came with his full size folding buck knife. Then I bought Gerbers, more Kershaws, and a couple Coasts and Schrades. There is no such thing as too many knives. =]

[@johnrollins4879]

Underrated in my opinion! My go to gift knife as well!

[@canadian_wolf8395]

When I was young I had plenty of knifes but I got a sog trident for my 10th birthday and I really liked that knife and that what got me started in knifes

[@roymarchant6361]

My current knife is a Kershaw 3655. As long as I keep a good edge on it I have no problems. Even if I let the edge go for a while it is easy to touch it up!

[@RubleInnawoods]

My first pocket knife was actually a Gerber Paralite. Never thought the paraframes were appealing. I have the Paralite and Airlift which I friggen love.

[@HOOSH69]

This is great! The knife that started it all for me was a Gerber air ranger back in 1996 when I was in high school. I thought it was sooo badass lololol!

[@MattP-BandB]

We all have our first loves. Tragically some get away from us. For me it was a Buck 110. Still have it to this day some 30 years later. Awesome patina now. Every once in a while, I'll leave my Reeves, Fallknivens and others in their case and take my ole' sweetheart out on the town.

[@GearKnowHow]

Oh man, the old Paraframe. That was my first folder as well! Brought me out of the Swiss Army knife days.

[@DeadeyeDgen]

I like this knife. This knife and the crkt m16 are two of my favorite knives. I work as a automotive technician and I like to carry a inexpensive kinfe. I have lost some and had some walk away at work, so it's nice to have knives that are cheap to still work well

[@davidschlarp1606]

My first edc knife also. I still love and carry Gerber knives. Can't beat them for the money

[@kevinkortman6330]

Hell yeah dude, I still use them, they are great knives to put in all your bags

[@tremerefury]

I love the paraframe. I just wish they had an XL version, as it's a bit small for my hand. An extra half inch to an inch on the handle would make a HUGE difference for me.

[@josephedwards8992]

Do they not I thought the paraframe 2 was bigger

[@milliondollaboiibsb4927]

@@josephedwards8992 it is but not by very much

[@keithreh9338]

I originally started out with 2 separate gerber ez out with semi-serrated blades; I beat the hell outta them for over 10 years...even had to dismount & reshape the pocket clips to restore tension; after that I switched over to kershaw...started with an assisted 3650, then a thistle, and now 2 separate hotwires; I have a few other folders & fixed blades, but the hotwires & 3650 are my edc...

[@aray9628]

Cool video 👍 I never thought I’d see such an amazing video on the Paraframe.

[@NostalgicLink]

My first knife was a SOG tanto... it has become magnetized from being clipped and unclipped from my pocket over a decade.

[@SmilingGator96]

My first actual knife was a schrade. The 501S. Got it for $20 at Bass Pro after watching a Skallagrim video on it. That was my gateway into the world of EDC and knives.

[@farm7379]

It'll be great if gerber remaster this knife, in ti or cf handle, left/right tip up deep carry, 20cv blade.....

[@TalonSei]

Agreed!

[@Drew.Joseph]

Funny I still carry that same knife. Got it at Walmart about 5 years ago. Still love it.

[@popcola1462]

The best folder I've ever had. I lose them before they break. But the first one lasted 2 years no problem. Threw it in concrete and never lost the tip.

[@JalapenoCheeseSpread]

Dope, this was the first knife I bought. Perfect for cutting 550 cord & MRE’s during the cold/rainy field ops lol

[@ThatOneDudeNick]

I still carry one of these, alternating between it and a Kershaw Blur. I don't do anything super hardcore with my knives and this is perfect for 99% of my needs. It's small, light, and I wouldn't be upset if I lost it. I understand why other knives are better, but I don't have a need for a $200 EDC knife yet. Maybe I can be convinced otherwise as knife week continues lol.

[@theandretomlinson]

Wow! My first knife too! Used to carry it around everywhere!

[@03_austindrake88]

The Gerber Paraframe was the one that got me started also. It's strange to think such a budget knife started so many peoples knife/edc collecting.

[@mattreed9584]

Love the collection. I myself have a few knives in my collection. my favorite so far is my Sarge 440 Stainless Steel knife.

[@New_Aaron]

love the gerber knives for work. i abuse them and they are inexpensive to replace.

[@brianf9619]

WoW , that's funny because I've had knives my whole life but that Gerber is the first knife I actually remember buying and that was about 20 years ago . It's also the first knife I ever tried to sharpen , ha ha , I must have pulled that blade through one of those small hand held carbide sharpeners hundreds of times , ha ha , and I thought I had one of the sharpest knives on the Planet , lol....

[@jaydennguyen5777]

man, I have the limited edition of the serrated blade, and dam this left memories that also got me started.

[@philiplucky7170]

Talon, Para frame I purchased like, 8 years ago, it still is one of my go to knives, I have the version with suratted knife I still carry mine as it’s just to cool

[@chasemiller7727]

Crazy a lot of us started on the same knife!

[@denlyyR6]

I have an updated paraframe and i love it probably my favourite knife

[@Locke99GS]

You have nothing bad to say about it? I do: 1) The holes in the frame can allow for your finger to be in it while the blade is closed 2) The lock grind _always_ has a bur 3) The edge of the frame lock that you press against to unlock is sharp 4) The blade is seldom centered from the factory 5) The Blade is super crap-tier china steel, even below its price point 6) The pivot is impossible to adjust without destructive modification of the pivot pin 7) The thumb-studs are about three times as long as the scales are thick - meaning they protrude considerably. Definitely an OK $10 knife (even though there are better for $10), but there are many bad things that can be said about it.

[@rallyrobx7604]

I just picked this up. I love it.

[@henri6595]

I also started with a version of that knife. I got it from Target many many years ago. Almost lost it to NYC security checkpoint....

[@henri6595]

Do you have any Push Daggers? I'm looking into getting one to wear horizontally on my belt for right hand draw. Shivworks makes one that looks interesting to me.

[@saxcobra895]

I had a Gerber AR 3.0 as a kid. I may still get another one for old times sake.

[@patrickmatthews2025]

My addiction all started with a CRKT ruger LCK. When I first got it I thought it was the best knife until I learned what blade play is. I still carry it but rarely.

[@leonidbrezhnev5629]

It is a really good knife. I bought it off Amazon for 7.95 USD.

[@johnnybrowning8663]

My first knife was also a Gerber. I gave it to my brother, who lost it. I kick myself as it is discontinued.

[@vybtom1]

The knife that started it all for me was Kershaw Cryo 2.

[@RikthDcruze]

For many many people the gerber paraframe was their first.

[@paulherrera9960]

Great content,Nice knife, I find gerber knives very usefull for the range price, I've got about 5 of them they have never let me down! Keep it up great vids!!! 😎

[@sonnymega2218]

I bought a Gerber machete that happened to come with a paraframe. I ended up hating the machete, but loving the knife lol

[@TheRsell]

This was the first big boy knife I bought! I got it from target

[@patrickdougan4066]

I got my first knife later in life. It was a Kershaw blur. Black stone wash.

[@owenk.4071]

Cool video man. If your going to check out that zt with the hidden flipper. There is a sprint run in all black with a sick white graphic. Definitely would be up your alley if you can find one. Hype train for the knife reviews!

[@808bigisland]

The smaller one will break at the blade lock as does the bigger one. Its blade material is slightly harder than the bigger versions.. The bigger one is slightly beefier. The stainless is not up to Hawaii climate..it's sand proof though. The mfgaturing is very blah. I would bring a solid knife to a "lost" scenario.

[@jacobbcox1985]

I would also say the KaBar Dozier is one of the best with CRKT M16 as well with you Gerber Para Frame

[@Liam-ov8wy]

I bought a old smith and wesson extreme ops wich almost was the same design as a parafram sadly it broke and I got a paraframe 2 black tango with the serrated edge and then started collecting knives

[@charlesperry1051]

I have a lot of knives, but most of them are US made slip joints, mostly Case. My favorite patterns are 3 blade Stockman and 3 blade mini stockman. I do have locking blade knives and most of them are Kershaw. I tend to gravitate to US made, or European, and avoid China.

[@Nickname.4375]

It was my first blade as well.

[@jean-pierredupreez4413]

Awesome video man, keep them coming!

[@spyderco329]

If you wanna check out that zt they have them for 150 new on knifecenter

[@mygoofyahhgotdrop1354]

ive had one for just as long, a good all around budget knife

[@Project0asis]

I have one of these. I also have the littler one as well looks identical to this one

[@Scaliad]

I carry a Paraframe and own several... like it for it's slim profile. The one I am carrying doesn't look as good as yours...

[@averagegamer9975]

I've got the same knife but the blade is brass/ gold coloured it's also my first knife

[@mingusbreeze]

Thanks.

[@altitudeadjustment259]

I've read instances where people mention getting their fingers cut by accidentally gripping it wrong when closed, by having their fingers slide inside the frame a little bit, has anyone experienced this? I want to get my 11 year old nephew a knife and this one seems like a great starter pocket knife

[@rileyolson6008]

I just got the same one for my first knife at Walmart as well. Does it open up quicker with use?

[@roymarchant6361]

I may get out and buy that knife for the price. Makes me feel okay about my current edc knife

[@robertfranks9098]

Love it keep the knife videos coming!

[@nickhultz5239]

That was my first knife as a kid as well!

[@kyledavidson6372]

Kershaw Cryo - Very good EDC and under $30

[@ianpaez3318]

I wonder what is your holy grail knife?

[@Studat]

first knife I pick up and first I returned. grabbing it in a hurry means you to cut yourself due to the large gap in the frame exposing the knife.

[@tatsumaki9397]

Can you sharpen the Gerber Pocket knife ? I heard a lot you can’t sharpen this

[@easenevans478]

That’s the knife I sliced my finger open with I had to get 7 stitches I never carry it anymore because it scares me lmao

[@raleeuw]

I got the same problem when i carry in my pocket 😩

[@campbelllendinggroup9218]

I have that knife. the frame lock is very hard to close so I just throw it into my bag and never really use it.

[@mikewassmer3935]

How about the browning line of knifes. There pretty good for 15 dollar knifes to.

[@frankc2381]

This name was my second knife in my collection...first was the Kershaw Shuffle 2

[@78ginop]

Mine is broken. Just filled out a warranty claim on this knife. We shall see what Gerber says about it

[@user-mh7su9hs4z]

Also my first! No my second knife, first one was a swiss army knife

[@j.rashid8257]

I've had mine for a long time was my first cool EDC folder over my bucks knives that I used to carry in my pocket.

[@eliking6293]

my fav edc knife and my second "nice" knife

[@sandooo4603]

Ahhh...my first knife was a Schrade sch218 all black, stone wash blade 8cr steel deep cary pocket clip aaand... 15$

[@richbroke9324]

Damn that was the first knife I got stabbed with amazing flesh cuter