Reviews and Ratings for Gerber Propel Downrange AO Assisted Folding Knife 3.5" Black S30V Tanto Combo Blade, Tan G10 Handles - 30-000841
Gerber Propel Downrange AO Assisted Folding Knife 3.5" Black S30V Tanto Combo Blade, Tan G10 Handlesrated 3.714 stars out of 5 (7 reviews)
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Gerber Propel Downrange AO Assisted Folding Knife 3.5 inch Black S30V Tanto Combo Blade, Tan G10 Handles

 

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Gerber Propel Downrange AO Assisted Folding Knife 3.5" Black S30V Tanto Combo Blade, Tan G10 Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Clay C
 California
Aug 07, 2016
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Best Utility Knife I ever owned

Easy carrier with the clip which can be moved to 3 positions. The assist opening mechanism is one of the best. Locking the blade is a snap with the thumb slide next to the blade release button. I like the lanyard which can be used to break auto glass. The blade is tough and can take a ton of punishment. I also purchased a SOG AO which is about the same size, but the Gerber is a much tougher knife for use in the field.
Gerber Propel Downrange AO Assisted Folding Knife 3.5" Black S30V Tanto Combo Blade, Tan G10 Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Carl
 Oceanside, Ca
Jun 28, 2019
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Best Knife Gerber makes

This knife is sharp. It is assisted opening and it is fast. Can open it faster than any of their auto knives. This is my carry knife. I never leave home without it.
Gerber Propel Downrange AO Assisted Folding Knife 3.5" Black S30V Tanto Combo Blade, Tan G10 Handles
rated 4 stars out of 5
Boyd
 Georgia
Mar 08, 2016
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality
Cons: Weight

built like a tank

This has been my every day carry for several years, since it came out. It opens fast and locks good. While its not the sharpest, it is a workhorse, i've cut everything from food to thick copper wire with it and it has no problems. I wish it was made in something other than a tanto blade. However would highly recommend for a edc that will take some abuse.
Gerber Propel Downrange AO Assisted Folding Knife 3.5" Black S30V Tanto Combo Blade, Tan G10 Handles
rated 4 stars out of 5
Dave
 Ohio
Jul 09, 2020
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Handle Feel, Handle Material, Pocket Clip

Recently purchased Downrange AO 3.5 Black EDC Knife

This is my first $100+ EDC knife. I juggled between this knife and a Benchmade Bugout. I kind of wish I went with the Benchmade. Upon arrival the knife was very stiff to open. I had to oil it, to free it up. I have small hands but it should not be this hard to open an assisted knife. The pocket clip does not hold the knife securely in the pocket. There was a good gap between the clip and the body of the handle that made the knife slide out much to easy. It is a sturdy knife with a very sharp blade, but I am somewhat disappointed based on how much the knife cost. I have three Kershaw knives, much less expensive that are easier to operate.
Gerber Propel Downrange AO Assisted Folding Knife 3.5" Black S30V Tanto Combo Blade, Tan G10 Handles
rated 4 stars out of 5
Eddie
 Midland Texas
Jan 23, 2018
Pros: Ease of Opening, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Weight

GREAT KNIFE

This is my. Daily carry knife and is use for everything. It’s well made and stays sharp much longer than any other blade I have ever used. I’ve had it several years now carried in my back pocket. My only complaint is the slide lock. When it is folded it is not very well fit and allows the blade to open enough to expose the point and enough blade to give ou a nice cut when you reach for it. The slide lock has actually moved enough to allow the blade to open in my pocket at least once making bit almost impossible to remove from the pocket.
Gerber Propel Downrange AO Assisted Folding Knife 3.5" Black S30V Tanto Combo Blade, Tan G10 Handles
rated 3 stars out of 5
Warren
 New England
Jun 16, 2020
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material
Cons: Pocket Clip

Good knife crap clip.

Started out as a 5. The knife itself is good but the clip just doesn’t want to stay in. Had to have 3 different pocket clips purchased for mine. The issue is that the screws screw into the plastic handle so they strip out very very easily, even with locktite. They either need longer screws or metal spacers to scare them in to.
Gerber Propel Downrange AO Assisted Folding Knife 3.5" Black S30V Tanto Combo Blade, Tan G10 Handles
rated 1 stars out of 5
Cbc
 Louisville KY
Nov 01, 2021
Pros: None
Cons: Pocket Clip

Good(ish) knife, Gerber cst srvc is HORRIBLE.

Had the black Propel for about 2 years. So called life time warranty is a joke and totally misleading. The screws fell out while I was mowing. Contacted Gerber, waited a week, no response. Did so again no response, after the third attempt, aprox 2 months, I received an response asking me for a picture of the propel so they could see what screws. I did, waited and no responce after a couple of weeks. I asked if I could purchase all screws despite having a warranty and I would pay for the shipping too. Was told that the knife is out of production and can no longer get screws. I asked about their warranty and have yet to hear anything. That’s been almost a year. I’ll never purchase another product from them again, and can not recommend anyone else do so either.