Buyers who want a small, lightweight stainless folder with a fiberglass grip for keychain or pocket carry and light tasks.
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Material Stainless Steel
Handle Fiberglass
Length 3.6 Inches
Weight 2.9 Ounces
Size 1.8"
Priced 57% above the category median ($24.31 across 37 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 8,935 owner ratings
Popularity3.9/5
8,935 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 31-002521 is a compact folding knife with a stainless steel blade and a fiberglass handle. It lists a 1.8-inch blade and a 3.6-inch overall length, one of the smallest folders in this group.
At $38.15 it holds a 4.5-star rating from 8,935 owners, with about 300 units sold monthly. That large review base shows steady, dependable demand for a small carry knife.
The fiberglass handle adds grip and durability while keeping the listed weight at 2.9 ounces. The 1.8-inch blade is sized for light everyday cutting rather than demanding work.
Pros
Compact 1.8-inch blade and 3.6-inch length for easy carry
Fiberglass handle adds grip and durability
4.5-star rating from 8,935 owners
Steady demand of about 300 units sold monthly
Cons
1.8-inch blade is small for heavier cutting
No blade-steel grade listed beyond stainless steel
$38.15 is higher than other compact folders here
Specifications
Material
Stainless Steel
Handle
Fiberglass
Length
3.6 Inches
Weight
2.9 Ounces
Size
1.8"
Performance notes
The 1.8-inch stainless blade suits light everyday cutting, and the 3.6-inch overall length makes it pocket- or keychain-friendly. The fiberglass handle adds traction and durability while keeping the listed weight at 2.9 ounces.
What buyers say
Owners rate the Gerber 31-002521 at 4.5 stars across 8,935 reviews, with steady demand around 300 units a month. Feedback at that volume reflects broad satisfaction with its compact size and fiberglass grip.
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