If you tote a knife as part of your everyday carry, you probably don’t need a limited-edition full-tang damascus steel beast designed for skinning game. On the other hand, pocket knives are easily misplaced. They also break and get confiscated in the name of homeland security. Here’s a small, inexpensive Gerber knife that’ll thrive in any urban wilderness situation, whether you’re opening Amazon boxes or cleaning your nails after hunting down some feisty take-out.
The first thing you’ll notice about the 22-41830 EAB is that it’s tiny. The stainless steel knife measures just under three inches when folded and features a lock blade when extended to its full 5-inch length. If its edge gets dull, simply replace the blade with a common utility blade. These come in packs of 20 and cost eight dollars. There’s a built-in clip that’ll help affix the knife to your pockets too, but EDC minimalists may want to use it to store their cash. And at a few cents under $14 for an entirely new one, it won’t be the end of the world if you accidentally bring it to the airport and the TSA officer decides he wants it for himself.
