The Gerber Ayako's slender design, married with its smooth aluminum scales, takes pocketability to the next level. Add in the swagger with which the knife carries iteself and the Ayako is quickly set apart as an EDC hero. Taking notes from modern Japanese design and heritage friction folders, the product crosses centuries of design and packs a punch.

• Two deployment options; front flip and nail nick hole
• 7Cr17MoV Blade
• Coined aluminum mark scale, stainless steel pile scale
• Features frame lock
• Titanium nitride coated blade
• 8.1 in. Length; 3.8 oz weight