Dick's Is Selling a $42 Gerber Pocket Knife for Just $17, and Shoppers Say It's the 'Perfect Size' and 'Very Sharp'
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Fall camping adventures are just on the horizon, which means now is the best time to look for your next everyday pocket knife. Thankfully, there are deals to be found everywhere on top-selling knives from brands like Kershaw, Smith & Wesson, and even Gerber—including one of the brand's popular folding knives that was just marked down to under $20.
Gerber’s Ripstop II Drop Point Folding Knife is on sale at Dick’s Sporting Goods for $17, which is just under 60% off of the normal retail price of $42. This top-rated knife has earned a 4.8-star rating after garnering great reviews from satisfied shoppers who say it's the "perfect size" and "very sharp," even after putting it through its paces. Several other Gerber products, including the brand's E-Tool Folding Spade and Truss Multi-Tool, are also on sale and ready to round out your gear kit.
Gerber Ripstop II Drop Point Folding Knife, $17 (was $42) at Dick’s Sporting Goods
This compact knife only weighs 3 ounces, has a 3-inch blade with a serrated portion, and is made from tough and corrosion-resistant stainless steel. The cutout frame design helps keep weight down, and the locking handle is ergonomic and sleek to also minimize bulkiness. A thumb stud is included on the blade to make one-handed opening a cinch, while a stainless steel clip will keep it secured in your pocket through all manner of outdoor activities.
Happy customers love the low weight and adaptability of the Ripstop II. “It is very light and compact…you almost don’t even notice it in your pocket,” a shopper said. Another shopper agreed, saying, "I use this knife every day—while fishing, camping, and hiking."
Other knife lovers who’ve had this one for many years chimed in. One longtime user said that they've had their Ripstop II for about six years and that "it has seen a lot of use and a lot of abuse.” They went on to say that they "have never had a single problem with it” and have “never once had to even tighten a screw.”
Dick’s regularly offers steep discounts on its knives, and this Gerber blade is one of the best—and lowest-priced—we’ve seen in a while. No matter the state of your knife collection, this one is worth a pick-up at $17. Just make sure to grab yours soon, because we're not sure how long the discount will last.