Gerber STL 2.5 Drop Point Fine Edge Folding Knife

The Gerber STL 2.5 is a pocket folding knife with a plain-edge drop point blade in 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, designed for those who need a lightweight tool always within reach during outdoor activities, hunting, or everyday carry. The blade measures 66 mm, overall open length is 152 mm, closed length is 86 mm, and it weighs just 43 g.

The stainless steel handle uses a frame lock mechanism: the lock engages directly through the handle frame itself, which slides behind the heel of the blade when open. The result is an exceptionally slim construction with very few moving parts, making cleaning straightforward and reducing wear points over time. Choosing an all-metal handle rather than a polymer one adds structural rigidity while keeping weight to a minimum, thanks to the cutouts machined into the frame body.

The knife opens one-handed through a hole in the blade: simply press your thumb and rotate. The half-moon jimping stamped on both sides of the handle provides grip for thumb and index finger during deployment, even with light gloves. The plain drop point edge is easy to resharpen with minimal field equipment, which is a practical advantage over a serrated edge — though it trades away some ability to cut fibrous materials under tension. A lanyard hole at the base of the handle lets you secure the knife to a belt, pack, or kit.

Key points

• At just 43 g and 86 mm closed, it sits in a pocket all day without being noticed.
• The steel frame lock secures the blade without external levers: fewer parts, lower risk of accidental release during use.
• The hole in the blade flat allows fast one-handed opening even in awkward positions, without needing a stud that requires lateral pressure.
• The plain drop point edge can be resharpened with any pocket stone or folding sharpener, useful for those without dedicated field kit.
• The lanyard hole adds an anchor point for those who cannot afford to lose the knife in demanding environments.