I've been carrying the EAB lite for about 3 months now. I love it except that the clip fell off. It would fall off occasionally and I would just stick it back on. This worked until a few weeks ago when it fell off and I couldn't find it. I plan on emailing Gerber and letting them know, I'm sure they'll send me a replacement clip with no problem. Other than that it's a great EDC. I used to EDC a hefty SOG Tanto. It was a rugged knife, but I like the compactness of the EAB.
Just an update. After posting last week I emailed Gerber about the clip falling off. I received in the mail today two replacement clips free of charge. I didn't even have to pay any shipping. The new clips seem tighter and will likely last longer. Now that's good business.
Great review. Do yourself a favor and buy a pack of Lennox BiMetal Gold razor blades. Un-breakable and they'll last you a few months of EDC use.
Lennox is the same company that makes Irwin blades which are my second favorite.
Also, if your looking for a wicked tool, you can pick up serrated razor blades at the hardware store... But I have not found them overly useful for EDC.
@jermlac - Good tip I actually found and switched to those after doing this video. You are correct they are the best blades I have found and the slightly higher cost is easily off set by the longer life per blade.
Just ran across your channel very cool, I’ve been carrying my Gerber EAB for the past 2+yrs and love it, it’s an awesome EDC option and have been raving about it since day one. It’s like nothing to carry, super light, very slim, love it great video.
I like your videos!!!! I recently purchased the Gerber EAB Lite and like the tool much. However, while trying to put in 14 bills in the clip, the clip broke. I hope Gerber or the retail store in which i purchased will replace the item
Great review! I use the Huskey and Kobalt at work everyday. I like those two because of their slimness and this gerber looks like it has them both beat hands down!
Thanks for the tip I used the link and just ordered one of the EAB Lites Ill let you know what i think in 3-5 days when i get it :)
I have the Standard EAB and I love it! My one problem with it is the clip. I find that it slides off the main body rather easily. I work on an underground line crew so I use it every day. I used to have the Husky razor knife and it worked great for my job but like Jack said, its much too bulky!
Gerber makes some great products. They're the kind of products that you know you have a quality tool in your hands the moment you pick it up. I just got their Suspension butterfly style multi-tool and I love it. Its a $50 tool, but you can find it on Amazon for around $25. Its quickly become my EDC tool that I carry on my belt and now I'm thinking about adding the EAB Lite to my next Amazon order.
I have the EAB and love it but after awhile I noticed it started to wiggle a bit from the fulcrum even after tightening. When closed this dulled the blade, so I just got hooked blades and problem solved.
God question, the answer would depend on how well the boxes are glues shut. I would say the standard rule is, if you can open a box with a box cutter you can do it with the EAB.
Thanks for the review! I have a Husky as part of my EDC, and you're right.....it is too bulky and heavy. I like this Gerber EAB, but would like it even more if it had some sort of a lanyard hole. Maybe I can rig something up when I get mine.
@willyzook The clip is pretty stout so that could work but it isn't 100% that it won't come off, but pretty decent. With a good drill press and punch you could drill a hole in one of the corners. Job for a drill press though, nothing free hand. Then you could add a split ring. Not a bad idea!
There is another blade attachment method on those folding husky knives in Canada that works much better. It locks in much tighter and isn't going elsewhere. I'll see about making a video of mine and I'll attach it to this video.
I personally don't like razor knives for EDC, IMHO a utility knife belongs in a tool box but to each their own.
@rooftopeagle - I would like to see your video but I do not get why you feel a razor knife is not a good EDC tool. It saves the blade of your main knife, it is always sharp, it takes up little space (especially this one), it creates redundancy, it is perfectly suited to intricate tasks, it serves multiple functions. What else could one want from an EDC tool?
@survivalpodcasting You're right it does fit all of those functions, I guess I should have been more clear, some people would benefit from them, I personally don't like to carry them. I like more sustainable tools I guess you could say. I can sharpen a pocket knife thousands of times & keep it for decades but a razor knife needs to have blades and once they are gone they are gone.
There is a place for something like this, it's just not for me. I like I said to each their own.
@survivalpodcasting I'm also never far from a sharpening system day to day. I've got a Lansky system in my shop and in my kits I keep a hunter honer which is good for quick sharpening.
I've been carrying the EAB lite for about 3 months now. I love it except that the clip fell off. It would fall off occasionally and I would just stick it back on. This worked until a few weeks ago when it fell off and I couldn't find it. I plan on emailing Gerber and letting them know, I'm sure they'll send me a replacement clip with no problem. Other than that it's a great EDC. I used to EDC a hefty SOG Tanto. It was a rugged knife, but I like the compactness of the EAB.
dmanr111 3 weeks ago
Just an update. After posting last week I emailed Gerber about the clip falling off. I received in the mail today two replacement clips free of charge. I didn't even have to pay any shipping. The new clips seem tighter and will likely last longer. Now that's good business.
dmanr111 2 weeks ago
Great review. Do yourself a favor and buy a pack of Lennox BiMetal Gold razor blades. Un-breakable and they'll last you a few months of EDC use.
Lennox is the same company that makes Irwin blades which are my second favorite.
Also, if your looking for a wicked tool, you can pick up serrated razor blades at the hardware store... But I have not found them overly useful for EDC.
jermlac 4 weeks ago
@jermlac - Good tip I actually found and switched to those after doing this video. You are correct they are the best blades I have found and the slightly higher cost is easily off set by the longer life per blade.
survivalpodcasting 4 weeks ago
Just ran across your channel very cool, I’ve been carrying my Gerber EAB for the past 2+yrs and love it, it’s an awesome EDC option and have been raving about it since day one. It’s like nothing to carry, super light, very slim, love it great video.
ArmedCivilian556 4 months ago
Does your gerber eab light still close tight?
shawnplouffe 5 months ago
Does your gerber eab light still close tight?
shawnplouffe 5 months ago
use a penny to adjust the screw.
trollgoal 5 months ago
I like your videos!!!! I recently purchased the Gerber EAB Lite and like the tool much. However, while trying to put in 14 bills in the clip, the clip broke. I hope Gerber or the retail store in which i purchased will replace the item
secretsurvivalist 6 months ago
Great video. I would like to know what do you think about the military Ka-bar knife.
THEAMOROFTRUTH 9 months ago
Great review! I use the Huskey and Kobalt at work everyday. I like those two because of their slimness and this gerber looks like it has them both beat hands down!
Thanks for the tip I used the link and just ordered one of the EAB Lites Ill let you know what i think in 3-5 days when i get it :)
MrHollick 11 months ago
Good review. I had 4 of the Kobalt and NONE of them would hold a blade in. I'm going to try the Gerber
Thanks Jack
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715tailspin 11 months ago
I have the Standard EAB and I love it! My one problem with it is the clip. I find that it slides off the main body rather easily. I work on an underground line crew so I use it every day. I used to have the Husky razor knife and it worked great for my job but like Jack said, its much too bulky!
seventeenbc 1 year ago
Gerber makes some great products. They're the kind of products that you know you have a quality tool in your hands the moment you pick it up. I just got their Suspension butterfly style multi-tool and I love it. Its a $50 tool, but you can find it on Amazon for around $25. Its quickly become my EDC tool that I carry on my belt and now I'm thinking about adding the EAB Lite to my next Amazon order.
RonOverdrive 1 year ago
Good stuff jack thanks.
BlackFencePatriot 1 year ago
I have the EAB and love it but after awhile I noticed it started to wiggle a bit from the fulcrum even after tightening. When closed this dulled the blade, so I just got hooked blades and problem solved.
BMello714 1 year ago
When I was in a pinch after I lost my EDC money clip/wallet, I used the EAB as a money clip replacement. Perfect for a few folded bills!
hoshnasi 1 year ago
@hoshnasi
the boxes i open are glued shut, would the EAB still be a great choice ?
Misha24156 1 year ago
@Misha24156
God question, the answer would depend on how well the boxes are glues shut. I would say the standard rule is, if you can open a box with a box cutter you can do it with the EAB.
hoshnasi 1 year ago
Thanks
AbdMalil1 1 year ago
do you think the EAB would be good enough for cutting boxes or should i go with the Husky.
Misha24156 1 year ago
@Misha24156
Works just great on boxes. I love my EAB.
hoshnasi 1 year ago
Sweet stocking stuffer idea! Thanks!
jimrbsn 1 year ago
Thanks for the review! I have a Husky as part of my EDC, and you're right.....it is too bulky and heavy. I like this Gerber EAB, but would like it even more if it had some sort of a lanyard hole. Maybe I can rig something up when I get mine.
willyzook 1 year ago
@willyzook The clip is pretty stout so that could work but it isn't 100% that it won't come off, but pretty decent. With a good drill press and punch you could drill a hole in one of the corners. Job for a drill press though, nothing free hand. Then you could add a split ring. Not a bad idea!
survivalpodcasting 1 year ago
@survivalpodcasting That sounds like an excellent way to do it, thanks for the tip!
willyzook 1 year ago
Great Video and Review!
mtower235 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing.... nice shirt..LOL
hinckleypoland 1 year ago
There is another blade attachment method on those folding husky knives in Canada that works much better. It locks in much tighter and isn't going elsewhere. I'll see about making a video of mine and I'll attach it to this video.
I personally don't like razor knives for EDC, IMHO a utility knife belongs in a tool box but to each their own.
★★★★★ video Jack!
rooftopeagle 1 year ago
@rooftopeagle - I would like to see your video but I do not get why you feel a razor knife is not a good EDC tool. It saves the blade of your main knife, it is always sharp, it takes up little space (especially this one), it creates redundancy, it is perfectly suited to intricate tasks, it serves multiple functions. What else could one want from an EDC tool?
survivalpodcasting 1 year ago
@survivalpodcasting You're right it does fit all of those functions, I guess I should have been more clear, some people would benefit from them, I personally don't like to carry them. I like more sustainable tools I guess you could say. I can sharpen a pocket knife thousands of times & keep it for decades but a razor knife needs to have blades and once they are gone they are gone.
There is a place for something like this, it's just not for me. I like I said to each their own.
rooftopeagle 1 year ago
@survivalpodcasting I'm also never far from a sharpening system day to day. I've got a Lansky system in my shop and in my kits I keep a hunter honer which is good for quick sharpening.
rooftopeagle 1 year ago
Looks great, thanks Jack,
javabarbarian 1 year ago
great choice on knife..and sweet review
TheBigpunn421 1 year ago
another great shirt jack, Nice review. I have the gerber EAB Its a good compact utility knife.
bushbumming29 1 year ago