Gerber EAB Lite

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panoz77

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So I have been eyeing the Gerber EAB for years, even before they were recalled for the exposed blade design defect, but never pulled the trigger on one. I guess after the recall I had a stigma about the little buggers and Gerber in general has not enthralled me with confidence recently. I'm pretty sure the last Gerber product I purchased was 20-25 years ago. Anyways, I was tooling around this weekend and stopped into a local Academy Sports store and saw the EAB Lite and figured for $12 OTD, what the hell, I'm bored and want a new toy.

I have to say I am very impressed with this tool. It virtually disappears clipped to a pocket as to be not even noticed (weight and size wise). It locks open solid and has a very positive snap closure. The only improvement that I plan is to find a small threaded hex head screw with the same threads to replace the blade retention screw so that it can also be used as a thumb stud for one handed opening. I highly recommend picking one up if you were a fence sitter like me.
 
I have one, it's pretty good for a folding razor knife. I don't carry it but I use it at home mostly. Good for the money.
 
I have one... can't remember if I have a second. I gave one to my contractor and he uses it to this day. The biggest plus is the size and weight IMO. The grip is decent for such a small and light design, but I wouldn't want to cut up wall to wall carpeting with it (handle isn't as comfortable as the big box cutters). I was thinking about drilling an additional hole for a thumbstud. The screw's position is less than ideal for me as a thumbstud... and since I believe the frame is aluminum, it should be easy enough to work on. For small jobs it works fine. BTW, the blade is a LOT thicker than the replacement blades you'll find at your local hardware store. I don't know if this is a good thing or bad thing though.
 
Does anyone actually know what size screw the EAB takes? I got one at Wal-Mart, and I like it all except for needing a tool to change out the blades. I'd like to put a different type of screw in there that can be turned with your fingers, but it's an obscure thread rate.
 
Charlie_K said:
Does anyone actually know what size screw the EAB takes? I got one at Wal-Mart, and I like it all except for needing a tool to change out the blades. I'd like to put a different type of screw in there that can be turned with your fingers, but it's an obscure thread rate.
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I plan on going to my local mom and pop hardware store and seeing if they have something, I'll post if I find something. By the way, you don't need a tool, they made the gap so that you can use a coin to change blades, penny and dime work like a charm.
 
panoz77 said:
I plan on going to my local mom and pop hardware store and seeing if they have something, I'll post if I find something.
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Awesome.

By the way, you don't need a tool, they made the gap so that you can use a coin to change blades, penny and dime work like a charm.
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Still counts as a tool though. And having to dig one out of your wallet is really inconvenient when on the job.
 
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