{"id":10374,"date":"2022-11-22T13:39:49","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T18:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/?p=10374"},"modified":"2022-11-22T13:40:19","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T18:40:19","slug":"gerber-zilch-knife-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/gerber-zilch-knife-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Gerber Zilch Knife Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>#kt-layout-id_8108f3-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_8108f3-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_8108f3-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_8108f3-c9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_8108f3-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_8108f3-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_8108f3-c9\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_8108f3-c9\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row kb-theme-content-width\"><style>.kadence-column_fbd81d-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_fbd81d-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_fbd81d-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_fbd81d-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_fbd81d-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_fbd81d-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_fbd81d-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_fbd81d-9b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_fbd81d-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_fbd81d-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_fbd81d-9b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Gerber set out to prove that an inexpensive knife can still handle the rough stuff. Did they succeed? We\u2019re going to find out in my hands-on review of the Gerber Zilch.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like a lot of the knives I review, I first spotted the Gerber Zilch in a YouTube review with a catchy thumbnail that said it \u201cwrecks budget norms&#8221;. That\u2019s a lot of hype to live up to. So, I spent $22 and ordered one from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EnJx1G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a>. Note, that this is now almost a $30 knife and is absolutely not worth the money anymore. At $22, it was an interesting offering from Gerber. Now at the time, the YouTuber shot the video the Gerber Zilch was only $18 and I can understand some of his enthusiasm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I bought the knife in June of this year (2022) and never got around to writing a review until now, so my opinions have changed. First, don\u2019t waste your money on a $20 knife\u2026ever. Save a few more bucks and get to the $30-$50 range <strong>(Read <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/how-much-should-you-spend-on-a-pocket-knife\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8749\">How Much Should I Spend On A Pocketknife<\/a> Here).<\/strong> However, if you were to spend your last $22 on a knife, should it be the Zilch? Maybe, it\u2019s not a total loser considering the entire cheap knife landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_464b0c-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_464b0c-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_464b0c-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_464b0c-ec > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_464b0c-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_464b0c-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_464b0c-ec\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_464b0c-ec\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row kb-theme-content-width\"><style>.kadence-column_e334c1-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_e334c1-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_e334c1-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_e334c1-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_e334c1-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_e334c1-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_e334c1-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_e334c1-74{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_e334c1-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_e334c1-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_e334c1-74\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gerber-zilch-first-mpression.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gerber-zilch-first-mpression.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gerber-zilch-first-mpression-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gerber-zilch-first-mpression-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gerber-zilch-first-mpression-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gerber-zilch-first-mpression-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gerber-zilch-first-mpression-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_012bec-57{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_012bec-57 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns_012bec-57 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_012bec-57 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);font-size:nonepx;background:#ff9900;border-color:#555555;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_012bec-57 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_012bec-57 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#ff9900;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_012bec-57 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_012bec-57 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_012bec-57 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}.kt-btns_012bec-57 .kt-btn-wrap-1{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_012bec-57 .kt-btn-wrap-1 .kt-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);font-size:nonepx;background:#ff9900;border-color:#555555;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_012bec-57 .kt-btn-wrap-1 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_012bec-57 .kt-btn-wrap-1 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#ff9900;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_012bec-57 .kt-btn-wrap-1 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_012bec-57 .kt-btn-wrap-1 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_012bec-57 .kt-btn-wrap-1 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kt-btn-align-center kt-btn-tablet-align-inherit kt-btn-mobile-align-inherit kt-btns-wrap kt-btns_012bec-57\"><div class=\"kt-btn-wrap kt-btn-wrap-0\"><a class=\"kt-button button kt-btn-0-action kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-style-basic kt-btn-svg-show-always kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EnJx1G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Check The Current Price<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First Impressions Of The Gerber Zilch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I own a whole slew of inexpensive Gerber pocket knives and they run the range from junk to surprisingly awesome. <strong>To me, Gerber is very inconsistent with their knives. <\/strong>The American-made stuff is head and shoulders above their cheap China specials. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3V0Xqdh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fastball<\/a> is a great knife ( but again, not at the $125 current price).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why bother reviewing the Zilch? I am not sure, but some of it has to do with people wasting their money and some of it has to do with the fact that I bought the knife for the sole reason of writing a review. Go to keep traffic coming to the website, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will be as fair and open in my thoughts about the Zilch as possible, but I just can\u2019t get over the <strong>price increase in 6 months,<\/strong> it\u2019s crazy. You really need to shop around because the price you pay for this sets the whole stage of expectations. The official retail as of this writing is $25 on Gerber Gear while Blade HQ has it a tad cheaper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why am I harping on the price so much? Because what you pay for this knife dictates how critical you can be.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/crisscross-handle.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/crisscross-handle.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/crisscross-handle-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/crisscross-handle-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/crisscross-handle-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/crisscross-handle-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/crisscross-handle-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Out of the package,<strong> the Zilch isn\u2019t a bad-looking knife.<\/strong> It\u2019s got a good footprint and is <strong>lightweight<\/strong>. The blade and pocket clip are <strong>stonewashed<\/strong> and the <strong>polymer handle<\/strong> has a cool <strong>criss-cross etching<\/strong> to it. I bought the black handle model but it also comes in red and a black blade\/tan handle combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blade is on the thin side and this is not a heavy-duty user, <strong>it\u2019s more of a light-duty, <\/strong>office warrior kind of application. <strong>Beware of the Amazon listing, this knife does not have a reversible pocket clip.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gerber did add a few nice finishing touches on the Zilch. The <strong>handle scale screws are flush, the pocket clip is semi-deep carry, the stone washing is well done, and it has dual thumb studs and a generous lanyard hole to round out the knife.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_bf05d9-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_bf05d9-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_bf05d9-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_bf05d9-22 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_bf05d9-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_bf05d9-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_bf05d9-22\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_bf05d9-22\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row kb-theme-content-width\"><style>.kadence-column_8d4205-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_8d4205-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_8d4205-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_8d4205-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_8d4205-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_8d4205-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_8d4205-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_8d4205-47{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_8d4205-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_8d4205-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_8d4205-47\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/functionality-of-gerber-zilch.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/functionality-of-gerber-zilch.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/functionality-of-gerber-zilch-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/functionality-of-gerber-zilch-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/functionality-of-gerber-zilch-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/functionality-of-gerber-zilch-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/functionality-of-gerber-zilch-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Performance &amp; Real World Use of the Gerber Zilch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting on the desk the Zilch might be considered<strong> a cute little knife<\/strong>, but as we know that is not a helpful characterization of performance or how the knife behaves in the real world. As I said, I am giving the Zilch a fair chance here and putting it through all the same cutting tasks I do with any other knife.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I always start with the <strong>time-tested plain paper<\/strong> out of the box and go all the way up to cord and rope. All in all the <strong>Zilch struggled at cutting everything out of the box.<\/strong> With enough force and patience, it cut everything, it just wasn&#8217;t a pleasant experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gerber-zilch-blade.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gerber-zilch-blade.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gerber-zilch-blade-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gerber-zilch-blade-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gerber-zilch-blade-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gerber-zilch-blade-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/gerber-zilch-blade-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For the second round of cutting tests, I sharpened it with a simple Smith\u2019s Diamond Combo Sharpener. A few minutes and some fine attention to the blade and it made a noticeable difference. I was able to get a very sharp edge on the knife. However, <strong>the 7Cr17MoV blade dulls very quickly.<\/strong> If you need to open a few boxes and peel an apple, you found your man. This is a <strong>mild EDC knife.<\/strong> I also see this as being a reasonable option for a lightweight backpacking knife where you need something to open your Mountain House meals or cut a few pieces of moleskin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the hand and under normal use the Zilch feels fairly comfortable. <strong>The blade does flick out easily with the thumb studs and the liner lock feels secure. <\/strong>I was surprised to see how well it engaged and held the blade in place. There was absolutely no blade play and it feels secure during use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_81f16a-86 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_81f16a-86 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_81f16a-86 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_81f16a-86 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_81f16a-86 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_81f16a-86 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_81f16a-86\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_81f16a-86\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row kb-theme-content-width\"><style>.kadence-column_531c9f-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_531c9f-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_531c9f-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_531c9f-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_531c9f-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_531c9f-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_531c9f-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_531c9f-fb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_531c9f-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_531c9f-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_531c9f-fb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ploymer-handle-of-gerber-zilch.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ploymer-handle-of-gerber-zilch.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ploymer-handle-of-gerber-zilch-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ploymer-handle-of-gerber-zilch-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ploymer-handle-of-gerber-zilch-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ploymer-handle-of-gerber-zilch-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ploymer-handle-of-gerber-zilch-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Should Buy The Gerber Zilch?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So where does the Gerber Zilch fit in on the spectrum of <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/the-best-spyderco-knives-for-edc\/\">EDC knives?<\/a> It\u2019s an <strong>O.K. starter knife<\/strong> if all you have is only <strong>$20<\/strong> (and can find it for $20). It would make a <strong>great stocking stuffer or a good first knife<\/strong> for someone who doesn&#8217;t own a pocket knife. It\u2019s a great little knife to give to an outdoorsy person who is a little anti-knife and you wanted to win them over. I can even see this as <strong>an extra knife to keep on your desk at work or a backup to a backup in your car or truck.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_f48183-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_f48183-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_f48183-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_f48183-0f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_f48183-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_f48183-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_f48183-0f\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_f48183-0f\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row kb-theme-content-width\"><style>.kadence-column_e35615-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_e35615-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_e35615-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_e35615-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_e35615-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_e35615-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_e35615-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_e35615-ea{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_e35615-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_e35615-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_e35615-ea\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/should-you-buy-a-gerber-zilch-knife.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/should-you-buy-a-gerber-zilch-knife.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/should-you-buy-a-gerber-zilch-knife-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/should-you-buy-a-gerber-zilch-knife-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/should-you-buy-a-gerber-zilch-knife-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/should-you-buy-a-gerber-zilch-knife-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/should-you-buy-a-gerber-zilch-knife-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts On The Gerber Zilch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I may be a little harsh at some points in my review of the Gerber Zilch, but I think most of my criticism is warranted. The low end of budget pocket knives is insanely competitive and there is stiff competition from many companies to get your $20.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you compare the Zilch to current offerings it is easy to be overwhelmed in choices. The best $20 knife out there right now is the <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3i6e1hb\" target=\"_blank\">Eafengrow EF223<\/a><\/strong> which made our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/best-budget-edc-knives\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3207\">Best Budget EDC Knives<\/a>.<\/strong> In fairness, the Gerber Zilch also made the list.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_fe413e-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_fe413e-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_fe413e-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_fe413e-95 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_fe413e-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_fe413e-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_fe413e-95\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_fe413e-95\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row kb-theme-content-width\"><style>.kadence-column_abbdc0-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_abbdc0-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_abbdc0-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_abbdc0-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_abbdc0-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_abbdc0-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_abbdc0-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_abbdc0-b2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_abbdc0-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_abbdc0-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_abbdc0-b2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/buying-guide-for-gerber-zilch.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/buying-guide-for-gerber-zilch.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/buying-guide-for-gerber-zilch-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/buying-guide-for-gerber-zilch-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/buying-guide-for-gerber-zilch-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/buying-guide-for-gerber-zilch-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/buying-guide-for-gerber-zilch-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Should You Buy A Gerber Zilch?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gerber Zilch still has some positives for as much as I have railed on it. <strong>It\u2019s good-looking, feels good in your hand, the clip slides in your pocket well and it\u2019s still cheap.<\/strong> Should you buy it?<strong> The answer is yes, but only if you can score it for $20 or less, otherwise I think you should pass.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I bought the knife in June of this year (2022) and never got around to writing a review until now, so my opinions have changed. First, don\u2019t waste your money on a $20 knife\u2026ever. Save a few more bucks and get to the $30-$50 range. However, if you were to spend your last $22 on a knife, should it be the Zilch? Maybe, it\u2019s not a total loser considering the entire cheap knife landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10383,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Gerber Zilch Knife Review","_seopress_titles_desc":"A basic and good first knife you can buy for around 20 dollars, the Gerber Zilch Knife. But beware and read this full review beforehand. 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