Gerber Gear 30-001005N Ghostrike Fixed Blade Knife, Black

So, to begin with, I'm not some tactical guy or an expert of wielding a knife nor been in knife fights to truly have a grasp of things. I can just share my personal views of this knife and how I utilize it.I've carried this for quite a lengthy time now and so this is my experience. Firstly, I do use one of those little quick release belts, but it's a lightweight one, so that's reference of what belt I use with this. I carry this knife horizontally on the belt since for me, it's the most concealment possible and the best fit. I use to carry scout style, which is directly in the middle of the back, however, I find it much more concealing when you carry to just the left of your belt buckle and have a slight cross draw with it.Now, I work full time while carrying this at a bakery. So, I wear the black belt with black pants normally, and then a white shirt and sometimes chef coat over that. I can say that this thing is extremely convenient when it comes to concealment for how I carry it. Even if I had my shirt tucked in, you can't see the sheath there - and if you did, you'd think it was part of the belt. That's how concealed it is for me personally.Like I mentioned previously, I carry this with me to a full time job and I've had it with me for a very long time now. I'm very picky about what's in my pockets or person since I'm moving around all night at work. With this being on the belt, I literally forget I have it usually but, I will say that having this does give me a sense of personal security.The blade is only 3.4 inches, so it's not that large, however, it's a great option to have a little shank just for a little security, or at least mindset. It's not as if we're knife fighters here in the reviews and going to infiltrate some building with bad guys while using this knife on some stealth mission, no.So, with that said, I'd definitely recommend this due to it being lightweight, concealability is even better than a folding knife in the pocket for me, and it's a fixed place so it's an incredibly fast draw once you practice.I don't use this knife as a box cutter or literally anything else. I keep it razor sharp and sheathed for defense only. I think with this kind of idea and knife, it's really meant for that kind of application. Pulling this thing out in front of people, they'd probably think you're silly to use such a weapon for some boxes or something. It's hard to not want to showcase this knife, trust me, but I love the stealth aspect of it.I will make note of the snug fit that the blade has with the sheath, it's quite snug. However, I like how it's a snug fit since I'm carrying this externally on my belt, I don't want any wobble or way of this thing popping out and losing my blade. That's me personally. I've practiced enough with this to understand how to draw it fast with it being snug, so I'm sure you could too.

This is a fine knife. It comes with a good edge, and is easy to hone. I've read other reviews saying the rubberized grip surface can wear off. So far, I've not experienced that even though I wear it frequently. In fact, I'm quite happy with the grip design. I have large hands, but can still grasp this smallish knife securely.The only drawback so far is the lack of a stealth-mode. It rattles a bit in the sheath. But the sheath does provide a secure fit. I wear it horizontal, and I have no fear of it falling out.But, as others have said, it IS small. This is not one you use for skinning a buck or butchering meat. It's designed to hide well and be drawn quickly in the event of an emergency. It's quite suitable for that purpose.I do think it's a bit pricey for the amount of steel used. You can buy a huge Buck brand knife for less. But I'm sure a lot of r&d went into the design. So, overall, worth it.

I was somewhat hesitant to buy this knife after reading reviews about it becoming dull from being sheathed, but I pulled the trigger due to the price point. I've taken it out and put it back up several times and it's still very very sharp. The portion of the blade closest to the handle touches slightly but it doesn't dull the knife. If you want to play with a knife and repeatedly pull it out over and over I would suggest a different knife. This knife fits a certain niche for people wanting a concealable low profile horizontal carry every day carry knife and it fits that niche perfectly. If you're wanting to chop wood then buy a hatchet and if you want to pull a knife out constantly, get a pocket knife. The grip, the weight of the knife, the sharpness, and the holster are all nice quality. It's nicer than I expected from a $38 knife with a lifetime warranty. You get what you pay for. This may not be as nice as more expensive alternatives, but it fit my needs perfectly.