The Gerber Gear Savvy is the latest folder to be released by the Portland, Oregon company. In a welcome departure from the company’s recent line of budget-priced imports, the Savvy is an American-made knife. This one is hand-sharpened at the factory and will be made in small batches only.

Gerber Savvy carbon fiber

Gerber Savvy featuring a carbon fiber handle.

Gerber Gear Savvy’s Key Features

The Savvy features a 3.5-inch blade of premium 20CV steel with a Wharncliffe profile. Gerber’s pivot lock mechanism secures the blade in the open position. One-handed opening is accomplished with the reversible thumb stud and smooth deployment is enhanced with anti-rotation bronze washers developed for this knife to provide maximum support to the blade with minimum friction.

Savvy closed

The Gerber Savvy is also offered with an aluminum handle.

Savvy In Aluminum Or Carbon Fiber

Models are available with either carbon fiber or aluminum scales. Gerber offers the aluminum models in either gray or Urban Blue colors. You can customize your knife too with materials, colors, and laser marks selected on the Gerber Custom page online. The machined handle design gives special attention to finger placement, delivering a wildly comfortable knife. You can carry it your way using the textured pocket clip for quick access, or through the lanyard hole.

Savvy side view

The Savvy features an open back with spacers.

This Model Available Now

The MSRP ranges from $200 to $250, depending on model. For more information on this and all Gerber Gear products, go to www.GerberGear.com. And be sure to check back with KnivesIllustrated.com for more of the latest news from the knife industry.

THE SPECS

Model: Gerber Savvy

Type: Folding knife

Steel: 20CV

Blade Profile: Wharncliffe

Blade Length: 3.5 inches

Overall Length: 7.94 inches

Handle: Aluminum or carbon fiber

Lock: Pivot lock mechanism

Other: Pocket clip, limited lifetime warranty

MSRP: $200 to $250