Budget buyers and high-volume shoppers who want a low-cost, compact stainless folder for light everyday tasks.
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Material Stainless Steel
Handle Stainless Steel
Length 5.25 Inches
Weight 1.6 Ounces
Size 2.2"
Priced 41% below the category median ($24.31 across 37 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 13,300 owner ratings
Popularity4.7/5
13,300 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Gerber 22-48485 is a compact folding knife with a stainless steel blade and stainless steel handle, listing a 2.2-inch blade and a 5.25-inch overall length. At $14.24 it is one of the most affordable folders in the category.
Demand is high: about 1,000 units sell each month and the knife has accumulated 13,300 reviews at a 4.6-star average. That combination of low price and heavy buyer volume makes it a clear value pick.
The 1.6-ounce listed weight keeps it light for pocket carry, and the all-stainless build holds up to routine use. The 2.2-inch blade is sized for light everyday cutting rather than demanding work.
Pros
Very low $14.24 price
13,300 reviews at a 4.6-star average
High demand at about 1,000 units sold monthly
Light 1.6 oz weight with a compact 2.2-inch blade
Cons
2.2-inch blade is small for heavier cutting
No listed blade-steel grade beyond stainless steel
4.6-star average is slightly below the top folders here
Specifications
Material
Stainless Steel
Handle
Stainless Steel
Length
5.25 Inches
Weight
1.6 Ounces
Size
2.2"
Performance notes
The 2.2-inch stainless blade suits light everyday cutting, and the 5.25-inch overall length with a 1.6-ounce weight keeps the knife easy to pocket. The all-stainless construction prioritizes low cost and easy upkeep over premium edge retention.
What buyers say
With 13,300 reviews at 4.6 stars and around 1,000 sales a month, owner sentiment is broadly positive and high in volume. Buyers consistently treat it as a dependable budget folder for the price.
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