Gerber showed off some good products for 2015. #GERBER AIRFOIL FULL#In my opinion, a heavy duty fixed blade knife requires a full tang and the Strongarm has one. American-made quality comes at $85.99 or whatever discounted prices you can find from retailers.Īll folder prototypes handled well and operated just as they should blades locked up correctly and the FAST assisted-opening system displayed the proper pop. The Gerber Strongarm comes in either Black or Coyote Brown and with or without serrations. The sheath has friction retention and a supplemental snap loop on the grip to keep the knife safely encased. The hard plastic sheath for the Strongarm is made to mount vertically, horizontally, or dropped on 1.75 inch belts or affixed to MOLLE-equipped gear. At the butt is a striking point and a lanyard hole. The grip is a firm rubber with diamond-shaped patterning. It is a full tang fixed knife with a black ceramic coating. Gerber’s Strongarm has a 4.875 inch blade of 420HC steel. This is confidently etched onto the blade in large letters. This is a military, police, and outdoors blade built for hard use. This little liner lock will have a retail price of $22.99.īringing up the rear in our tour is Gerber’s Strongarm fixed blade knife. The aluminum handles are said to be gray, but in the artificial light of the Sands Convention Center, there was a blue sparkly quality to the surface. The 2.7 inch drop point blade continues the look when opened. In the same vein, it also reminded me of a feather or a bird’s wing. Gerber says its handle emulates the shape of an aircraft’s wing. I thought this little guy was eye-catching. Zobacz produkt Nó GERBER Airfoil Folder blue 31-003638 z kategorii OUTDOOR NOE I SCYZORYKI NOE SKADANE. Our next knife is a gentleman’s folder called the Airfoil. Air Ranger will also be available with a green G10 handles and a gray blade. This knife is a liner lock and is light at 2.6 ounces. The Air Ranger’s 3.3 inch clip point blade is subdued with black oxide. Although the Air Ranger has been around for a few years, this version has G10 handles, which give it a better grip when wet or slippery. Rex Applegate, Special Forces NCO Al Mar, Chief “Patches” Watson, among others. Harsey has a long history working in collaboration with such military legends as Col. The folder below is Gerber’s new Air Ranger, designed by Oregon knifemaker Bill Harsey. The blue pattern under the black scales is called “slanted rain” by Gerber. Skyridge has dual thumbstuds, a plunge lock with safety, and nice blue anodized liners under G10 handle scales. It has a 3.3 inch blade that is actuated by Gerber’s FAST 2.0 assist system. Here are some more new knives for 2015 that I was able to see at their SHOT Show booth. The same pocket clip enables you to attach the knife to your belt so you will always have it close, ready to be used.I posted photos of Gerber Legendary Blades’ Dime Traveler earlier this month. The pocket clip prevents you from losing the knife as you carry it in your pocket. As a result, the knife opens smoothly and quickly. The aluminum handles hardly add any weight to the knife. The blade is made from 7cr17Mov stainless steel. You can also close the knife with one hand. Thanks to this mechanism the knife won’t accidentally close when you don’t want it to, making it very safe. Once opened the liner lock firmly keeps the blade in place. The drop point blade can easily be opened with the thumb studs. There is, after all, always room for this compact knife! Because of its compact design, this knife is perfect for anyone who needs to make sure their luggage is not too heavy. The knife, however, is still large enough to be used as a proper knife. The Gerber Airfoil has a compact design, weighs next to nothing, and has a bold and robust look and feel.
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