Gerber Zilch

[old4570]

Gerber Zilch ..
Factory edge did a 150 Fail on the rope
Resharpened on the wet stone grinder ( knife sharpener ) @ 80 grit .
The knife did a 500 Fail on the rope ( That's Good )

What's bad is that the knife is a Pain Giver ! ( For me ) Everything about the grip and the clip , just irritates the heck out of my hand . If I didn't know better , I would almost call this Zilch a hand held torture device ( Or how not to make a small pocket knife ) .
It's very light , but that makes it a little flexible .. ( Bendy )

For lots of carry and a little use , sure ! But got a big job to do , use another knife !
My recommendation , don't buy one till you have held it in your hand .

 

[Monocrom]

Genuinely surprised.
The Gerber Zilch is one of my All-Time Favorite budget knives ever made. I've got four of them. Love that knife. Comfortable in my hand. Easy to re-sharpen. Super quick flick open thumb studs. Positive lock-up.

 

[old4570]

Yeah ... What works for one person may not work for others ..
For me the Zilch is a pain giver .
Maybe some sanding / smoothing .. (?)