{"id":13773,"date":"2023-12-19T15:50:49","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T20:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/?p=13773"},"modified":"2023-12-19T15:51:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T20:51:45","slug":"gerber-eab-lite-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/gerber-eab-lite-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Gerber EAB Lite Review | An EDC Essential"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id13773_8bf77a-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id13773_8bf77a-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id13773_8bf77a-4d > .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-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id13773_8bf77a-4d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id13773_8bf77a-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id13773_8bf77a-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id13773_8bf77a-4d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column13773_e3bb41-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column13773_e3bb41-15 > .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-column13773_e3bb41-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column13773_e3bb41-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column13773_e3bb41-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column13773_e3bb41-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column13773_e3bb41-15{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column13773_e3bb41-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column13773_e3bb41-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column13773_e3bb41-15\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>As much flak as I\u2019ve given Gerber over the years for some of their less-than-stellar products, I have to admit that they do make some cool stuff. Add the EAB Lite to that list. It\u2019s a winner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I\u2019m getting ahead of myself. At first, I had my doubts about this gadget, which splits the difference between a folding pocket knife and a box cutter. It\u2019s a slightly slimmed-down version of the Greber EAB, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/gerber-eab-pocket-knife-ncna1270916\">NBC called \u201cthe best pocket knife for your home\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would the Gerber EAB Lite live up to its much-hyped predecessor?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cue the dramatic music. Let\u2019s find out.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id13773_b19255-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id13773_b19255-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id13773_b19255-cf > .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-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id13773_b19255-cf > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id13773_b19255-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id13773_b19255-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id13773_b19255-cf alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column13773_2958fd-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column13773_2958fd-3c > .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-column13773_2958fd-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column13773_2958fd-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column13773_2958fd-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column13773_2958fd-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column13773_2958fd-3c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column13773_2958fd-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column13773_2958fd-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column13773_2958fd-3c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-best-features.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-best-features.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-best-features-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-best-features-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-best-features-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-best-features-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns13773_e4d707-db{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns13773_e4d707-db .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns13773_e4d707-db .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns13773_e4d707-db .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns13773_e4d707-db .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns13773_e4d707-db .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns13773_e4d707-db .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns13773_e4d707-db .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns13773_e4d707-db .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns13773_e4d707-db\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn13773_015d50-b9.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn13773_015d50-b9 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RQeJij\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Shop on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gerber EAB Lite: First Impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have my issues with NBC\u2019s claim, mostly because this is not, strictly speaking, what I would call a true pocket knife. With its <strong>fully removable and disposable blade, <\/strong>it\u2019s really more like a utility knife, albeit an ingeniously designed one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call it what you will, I\u2019ve seen comments from some real Everyday Carry diehards who have started carrying a Gerber EAB on a daily basis instead of a more traditional pocket knife. I\u2019m not ready to go that far, but I get it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EAB Lite has a lot going for it. It\u2019s <strong>small and lightweight,<\/strong> slips easily in and out of one\u2019s pocket, and takes up very little real estate wherever you decide to carry it. The all-stainless-steel design feels sturdy despite its small size, and it\u2019s surprisingly comfortable in my hand considering how many hard edges it has.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id13773_93ed32-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id13773_93ed32-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id13773_93ed32-92 > .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-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id13773_93ed32-92 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id13773_93ed32-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id13773_93ed32-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id13773_93ed32-92 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column13773_c8fc8a-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column13773_c8fc8a-41 > .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-column13773_c8fc8a-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column13773_c8fc8a-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column13773_c8fc8a-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column13773_c8fc8a-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column13773_c8fc8a-41{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column13773_c8fc8a-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column13773_c8fc8a-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column13773_c8fc8a-41\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-measurement-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-measurement-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-measurement-3-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-measurement-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-measurement-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-measurement-3-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><strong>For reference:<\/strong><br>Husky 2-Pack Folding Utility Knife | Gerber EAB Lite | Victorinox Alox Swiss Army Knife<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measurements &amp; Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to talk about the specs of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RQeJij\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RQeJij\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gerber EAB Lite<\/a><\/strong> as if it were a proper knife, but here goes nothing. It has a <strong>1.5\u201d blade,<\/strong> a measurement that really represents the exposed portion of a 2.25\u201d contractor-grade utility blade. The EAB Lite measures <strong>5\u201d open, about 3.8\u201d closed, and is 0.25\u201d thick.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gerber EAB Lite weighs <strong>2.2 ounces,<\/strong> really not all that much lighter than the already-light original EAB, which weighed 2.5 ounces. But you can see where they cut a little weight by thinning the pocket\/money clip and adding some slight skeletonization to the handle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id13773_0169c7-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id13773_0169c7-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id13773_0169c7-5f > .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-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id13773_0169c7-5f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id13773_0169c7-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id13773_0169c7-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id13773_0169c7-5f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column13773_7162fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column13773_7162fa-4e > .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-column13773_7162fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column13773_7162fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column13773_7162fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column13773_7162fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column13773_7162fa-4e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column13773_7162fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column13773_7162fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column13773_7162fa-4e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-blade-style.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-blade-style.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-blade-style-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-blade-style-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-blade-style-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-blade-style-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blade Style &amp; Replacement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, it\u2019s hard to talk about the blade of the EAB Light as if it were a typical pocket folder. Talking about the <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/knife-steel-guide-a-compresinve-guide-for-blade-steel-on-edc-knives-and-fixed-blades\/\">blade steel<\/a>, shape and grind here doesn\u2019t really make much sense, though I guess it\u2019s a reverse tanto blade if you really want to think of it that way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EAB Lite uses a <strong>disposable blade<\/strong>\u2014you know, those <strong>trapezoid-shaped <\/strong>ones that fit in every utility knife\u2014and when it gets dull you can simply remove it, throw it away, and replace it with a new one. Honestly, there are some real advantages to that, and a big one is that you don\u2019t have to be too precious about it. If the blade gets dinged or damaged, who cares?&nbsp;Having said that, I\u2019m going to be \u201cthat guy\u201d and point out that you don\u2019t <em>have<\/em> to throw out your utility blades when they get dull. You can remove them, run them over a whetstone and sharpen them up good as new just like any other blade. Just sayin\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id13773_0b2b0a-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id13773_0b2b0a-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id13773_0b2b0a-f1 > .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-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id13773_0b2b0a-f1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id13773_0b2b0a-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id13773_0b2b0a-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id13773_0b2b0a-f1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column13773_fd807a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column13773_fd807a-16 > .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-column13773_fd807a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column13773_fd807a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column13773_fd807a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column13773_fd807a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column13773_fd807a-16{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column13773_fd807a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column13773_fd807a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column13773_fd807a-16\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/deployment-and-lock-up.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/deployment-and-lock-up.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/deployment-and-lock-up-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/deployment-and-lock-up-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/deployment-and-lock-up-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/deployment-and-lock-up-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deployment &amp; Lockup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The way this tool <strong>folds up and swings open<\/strong> is really what makes it special. It compresses to about the size of a box of Tic-Tacs (but even thinner) and deploys out to a fully functional utility knife. It\u2019s pretty darn cool, I must say.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It <strong>snaps shut firmly <\/strong>enough that accidental deployment feels like a total non-issue. It also has a<strong> lock bar<\/strong> that holds the blade in the open position once deployed. Mine had a little trouble locking up fully when I first got it, but the lock bar just needed to be worked out a bit. Now it locks up tight and firm, and there\u2019s no play that I can detect in any direction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does it deploy one-handed? Kinda, sorta. You can do it, but do it slowly and carefully. One could potentially replace the screw that holds the blade in place with a thumb stud, which would make one-handed opening a breeze, but that would also make the EAB Lite less streamlined and not quite as pocket-friendly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id13773_7dea19-e6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id13773_7dea19-e6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id13773_7dea19-e6 > .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-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id13773_7dea19-e6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id13773_7dea19-e6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id13773_7dea19-e6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id13773_7dea19-e6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column13773_4e2a84-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column13773_4e2a84-8c > .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-column13773_4e2a84-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column13773_4e2a84-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column13773_4e2a84-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column13773_4e2a84-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column13773_4e2a84-8c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column13773_4e2a84-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column13773_4e2a84-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column13773_4e2a84-8c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-clip.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-clip.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-clip-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-clip-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-clip-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-clip-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comfort &amp; Carry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In-hand comfort is better than I expected. The steel has what feels like a<strong> satin finish, and the edges are softened<\/strong> enough that they aren\u2019t totally harsh angles. That being said, if you really bear down on the Gerber EAB Lite in your palm with all your might, then yeah,<strong> it\u2019s going to start to feel uncomfortable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In-pocket comfort couldn\u2019t be better. This thing is so <strong>compact <\/strong>that you can slip it into any pocket and completely forget it\u2019s even there until you need it. Does it fit in that little weird hip pocket? You\u2019re darn right it does.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gerber EAB also has a <strong>pocket clip, <\/strong>which is nice and firm without feeling like it&#8217;s going to wear through the denim of my jeans.<strong> It\u2019s not removable or reversible, <\/strong>which might be a bummer for all my lefty friends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gerber\u2019s promo materials go out of their way to point out that the pocket clip can also be used as a <strong>money clip. <\/strong>File that under \u201ctechnically true\u201d just like every other pocket clip in existence, but unless you want to separate your loose cash and credit cards from your utility knife every time you need to use it, I\u2019d recommend just using it as a pocket clip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id13773_563313-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id13773_563313-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id13773_563313-75 > .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-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id13773_563313-75 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id13773_563313-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id13773_563313-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id13773_563313-75 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column13773_a9d149-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column13773_a9d149-e7 > .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-column13773_a9d149-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column13773_a9d149-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column13773_a9d149-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column13773_a9d149-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column13773_a9d149-e7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column13773_a9d149-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column13773_a9d149-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column13773_a9d149-e7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-price-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-price-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-price-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-price-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-price-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/gerber-eab-lite-price-2-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts on the Gerber EAB Lite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All joking aside, I\u2019m really a big fan of the Gerber EAB Lite. In addition to being<strong> a little lighter <\/strong>than the original EAB, it\u2019s also noticeably <strong>more streamlined and modern-looking,<\/strong> so I\u2019ll give Gerber a few extra points for improving something that was already pretty darn good.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And talk about useful. I\u2019ve been carrying the EAB Lite pretty consistently since I got it, and for an item that takes up next to no space in my pocket, it\u2019s astonishing how often I\u2019ve found myself reaching for it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anything you would use a small blade or box cutter for, this has you covered. Opening Amazon packages and breaking down cardboard is a no-brainer, but the possible uses are endless. I happened to have to do some drywalling during the time I\u2019ve been carrying the EAB Lite, and it was the perfect tool for that job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though there\u2019s a part of me that hates all things disposable, I have to admit that being able to easily and cheaply replace the blade is a real advantage. I\u2019ll always prefer a \u201creal\u201d knife for EDC, but there are some jobs I don\u2019t want to risk a high-end blade on, and the Gerber EAB Lite is perfect for those moments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did I mention it\u2019s built like a tank? Seriously, I\u2019m pretty sure you could back your car over it and not leave a mark. Whether you make this utility <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/101-reasons-why-you-need-to-carry-an-edc-knife\/\">knife part of your EDC<\/a> or you simply keep one in your glove box, kitchen drawer or work bench, <strong>it\u2019s an endlessly useful tool that I can\u2019t recommend enough.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The EAB Lite has a lot going for it. It\u2019s small and lightweight, slips easily in and out of one\u2019s pocket, and takes up very little real estate wherever you decide to carry it. 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