12/21/2023 0 Comments Gerber highbrow compact review![]() The wood handle weighs about an ounce and its round shape is comfortable in the hand. The carbon steel was insanely easy to sharpen, less than 10 swipes had me back to a razor’s edge. That being said I did sharpen it just to hone the blade a bit. It slices and glides through paper, cardboard, paracord, and even chicken. Once you start cutting and slicing you see why the Opinel has been around since 1890. It’s incredibly light, the blade is sharp, and it’s affordable. I had to sharpen it once or twice a week when I was really getting down and dirty with the Zing.īecause the Opinel works. It’ll get through it, but won’t be pretty. When put through cardboard it plows instead of glides. It’s sharp enough to deal with cutting and slicing, but don’t expect it to be so sharp it gives you that ‘gliding’ feeling. The blade can get sharp, but I never got that real razor’s edge to it. The grip has zero texture so it may be difficult to use with wet and sweaty hands or when wearing gloves. It’s light at only 3.3 ounces and the steel is easy to sharpen. The slim and sleek design makes it easy to carry and comfortable in the hands. The first thing I noticed was how fast the blade flies out of the handle with just a little pressure on the rear flipper. When you stop to factor in the price of this knife, it really is an impressive blade. The blade uses a drop point blade for simple cutting and slicing. The knife has an ambidextrous flipper on the back of the blade and is an assisted opening blade. The Zing’s handle is a matte stainless steel and the knife uses a frame lock. It’s strong, holds an edge for a good amount of time, and is corrosion resistant. This steel is a cheaper option and makes the Zing a great budget knife. The Kershaw Zing is a stainless steel knife with a 3 inch 8CR13MoV steel blade. A closed construction helps protect the blade when closed and a generous hole is provided for lanyard attachment.Ĭarries via a reversible (tip-up) stainless steel pocket clip.The Kershaw Zing is an excellent little knife for those who are rough on gear, or just want a reliable, affordable pocket knife. The handles are supported by stainless steel liners which house the smooth and reliable pivot lock and slide safety mechanism. Handle: Highbrow has a comfortable and eye-catching, two-tone anodized aluminum handle that feels as good as it looks. Paired with the pivot lock, the flipper deployment makes the Highbrow Compact fully ambidextrous. The assisted operation flipper deploys the blade riding on bronze washers for fast and smooth deployment. The black oxide finish is stylish and non-reflective for discreet use. A partially serrated section delivers aggressive slicing performance especially against fibrous materials. This version comes with a two-tone black anodized handle and black oxide finished part serrated blade.īlade: The stainless steel blade is executed in a utilitarian drop point profile with a razor-like hollow saber grind for powerful slicing performance. The Highbrow Compact delivers an aesthetic tool that is both functional and affordable. The Gerber Highbrow Compact offers a stylish and functional urban everyday carry knife that offers fully ambidextrous carry and operation thanks the the assisted flipper deployment and pivot lock mechanism.
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