SHOT 2020 | Gerber
Doubledown
Gerber launched a folding machete with a very clever design.
During the opening of the blade (butterfly style) a pair of gears ensure that the two halves of the handle rotate synchronously. Once in position the two handle halves lock with an apposite mechanism that really stiffens the handle.
Asada
Ultimate Fixed Blade
Prybird X
Prybird Utility
Truss in Black
SHOT 2019 | Gerber Gear
FASTBALL
The Gerber Fastball is an EDC pocket-freindly folding knife, made in America in the Portland, OR facility.
Material-wise the blade is made of S30V steel and the handle is made of anodized aluminum.
The design of the Fastball is very aesthetically pleasing with a slick and minimalist look. The colors are very pleasing too, the stone wash finish is appropriate to the targeted user along with its other main features: stylish, minimalist, practical, efficient, USA made.
With the implementation of the B.O.S.S. Technology with two ball bearings, Gerber has rendered the Fastball a pleasure to open and operate.
the detent ball, has a very positive feedback. The best way to describe it, especially if you have attended SHOT 2019, is to compare it to the Geissele Posi-Lock safety mechanism. This means that the blade doesn’t remain halfway open and always end its travel ,engaging the locking mechanism, making this knife extremely safe for one hand use.
We hope to see this technology slowly being applied to other existing models of the Gerber line.
The size and the shape are great for both every day carry and use.
S30V Wharncliffe blade
Ball bearings for consistent action
Precision detent provides “lightswitching” operation
Easy-off Liner Lock release
3-position clip
Blade length: 3.0”
Overall length: 7.1”
Weight: 2.7oz
TRI-TIP
The Tri-Tip features a very compact clever-style blade with practical aluminum handles for an overall very utilitarian package.
What is also very interesting is the sheath. With much influence from the Ghostrike serie, the Tri-Tip sheath offer various user-configurable mounting solutions, which add even more value to the knife and to its application.
KEY NOTE
This very unique design is extremely interesting for those living in highly populated cities and in some European countries, in which you are not always allowed to carry a knife with a common blade length.
The small size of the Keynote explicits its nature for utilitarian and administrative tasks, allowing the user to carry a functional blade in more crowded areas without the risk of being accused of carrying a weapon (very questionable concept but I don’t make the laws…)
Due to its unconventional size and shape the addition of a ring allows for a much more efficient draw and extraction from the pocket, even though it is still provided with a traditional pocket clip. Because of the ring it also doesn’t look much like a knife.
The blade is seems very tough, with a considerable thickness and a straight “tanto style” edge. This design is clever because it allows to use the blade also as prying tool without the risk of compromising the knife.
$23
COMPLEAT
Cook, Eat, Clean Tool
The ComplEAT is a tool based on the Devour and is comprised of 4 components: spoon, fork, dual-sided spatula, and a 4 function multi-tool. All 4 components together weigh less than 2.5 ounces, and nest together for a slim storage solution.
Rather than leave those useful tongs behind, the ComplEAT offers a unique solution: create them instead
Fork and spatula assemble together to become a tong.
Length: 7.75″
Width: 1.5″
Weight: 2.3 oz
Spatula [serrated & silicone edge]
High temp nylon w/ silicone overmold
Long tine fork
Deep basin spoon
Tongs [fork or spoon + spatula]
Multi-tool components:
Bottle opener
Veggie peeler
Serrated package opener
Can opener
Empower and Mini Covert in Multicam Arid
Last SHOT Show Gerber launched the Multicam edition of the Covert and the 06, this year they have expanded the collaboration with Crye/Multicam adding two knives in Multicam Arid to the line.
They look good but what is truly interesting about these models is the manufacturing process for anodizing the camouflage onto the aluminum handles.
VERSAFIX PRO
Gerber added another cutting tool to the line. The machete style blade and handle are a great improvement over the existing models but what is truly innovative is the new sheath design and its locking mechanism. We hope not to make any enemies among the knife enthusiast but we are of the opinion that a super-duper knife is worthless if the sheath that has to carry it in the field is inoperable.
CENTERDRIVE Plus
A new, redesigned and heritage-based leather pouch that accommodates both the multitool as well as the 1/4″ bits.
The Centerdrive Plus has the same features of the Centerdrive with the exception of the surface treatment it receives and the presence of a pair of foldable scissors and a half serrated edge blade (instead of two separate serrated and plain edge blades).
SHOT Show 2019 | Gerber: New Products
FASTBALL
The Gerber Fastball is an EDC pocket-freindly folding knife, made in America in the Portland, OR facility.
Material-wise the blade is made of S30V steel and the handle is made of anodized aluminum.
The design of the Fastball is very aesthetically pleasing with a slick and minimalist look. The colors are very pleasing too, the stone wash finish is appropriate to the targeted user along with its other main features: stylish, minimalist, practical, efficient, USA made.
With the implementation of the B.O.S.S. Technology with two ball bearings, Gerber has rendered the Fastball a pleasure to open and operate.
the detent ball, has a very positive feedback. The best way to describe it, especially if you have attended SHOT 2019, is to compare it to the Geissele Posi-Lock safety mechanism. This means that the blade doesn’t remain halfway open and always end its travel ,engaging the locking mechanism, making this knife extremely safe for one hand use.
We hope to see this technology slowly being applied to other existing models of the Gerber line.
The size and the shape are great for both every day carry and use.
SOFIC 2018 | Gerber
Empower Auto Opening Knife
US-Assist S30V (Assisted Opening) and Empower in Black with Stonewash Blade (Auto)
A very interesting low-vis piece, the MINI COVERT AUTO
COYOTE BROWN, BLACK BLADE, FINE EDGE
Automatic Opening Knife
Crisis Hook Knife
Strap Cutter
SHOT Show 2017 | Gerber
Center Drive
The name of this product derives from the center-axis position of the screw-driver when opened. This allows the torque to be very effective and delivers a very professional and practical feature to the tool.
It also comes with a multitude of other blades and tools that can be accessed without deploying or opening the pliers. The spring-loaded pliers borrow the one hand opening design from the historic 600 series. This tools seems to bring a combination of best features of its successful predecessors the MP1 and the 600 series.
Impromptu Tactical Pen in New Cerakote Colors
MP1 – AR
DownRange Knives
Urban Survivor Loadout
- Suunto Traverse Alpha
- aLokSak w/ Medkit
- Gerber Impromptu
- Gerber Order
- Oakley SI Detcord Cerakoted
- S&S Precision Vlites
- S&S Precision Manta Strobe
- IR Chemlight
- Smartphone with Magpul Case
- LokSak ShieldSak RFID pouch
- Steiner T824
- Gerber GhostStrike
- Glock 19
- Streamlight TLR-1 HL Tan
- SureFire E2D Defender Ultra
Urban Survivor Environments Defensive Loadout
- Glock 19 gen 4 equipped with Streamlight TLR-1 HL (800 Lumen) in Flat Dark Earth color
- Two magazines with 15 rounds of defensive ammo
- Gerber Ghoststrike combat knife with Cerakote finish
- Gerber Impromptu tactical pen
- S&S Precision V-Lite
- Gerber Order folding knife with Cerakote finish
- SureFire E2D Defender Ultra flashlight
- Oakley Standard Issue Ballistic DetCord sunglasses with Cerakote finish
- Samsung Galaxy S6 with Magpul Field case
- LokSak ShieldSak RFID pouch
Triple Aught Design: Intercept Performance Denim | Review
Whether you are an operator overseas or a civilian carrying a concealed handgun at the mall, one of the most important aspects of urban operations is blending in. Camouflage is a interesting subject when it comes to being unnoticed to the human eye. How it works in the wilderness is clear to everybody, and we are not here to discuss that; but as soon as you reach civilization, it becomes a more complicated.
Two of the main aspects of urban “blending in” techniques are:
- Try to move with the crowds and avoid seeking any attention
- Dress casual and stay away from camo gear.
In this article, we will focus on the second category: dressing casual (or in conjunction with the environment).
As of 2016, a good portion of the world shares some common “fashions” or “dress codes”. One color or piece of clothing that is well distributed and utilized throughout the globe is denim; this makes our job at “disappearing” much easier.
In the past years there has been a good variety of jackets, button shirts and even shoes on the market specifically designed for the tactical/performance segment of the market (concealed carry or “covert operations”); but casual pants were missing from this selection.
For a long time there has been a very wide gap between tactical pants and casual denim; the first being versatile and comfortable during high performance activities but with a lack of casual aesthetics, while the second being the exact opposite. Now Triple Aught Design has made the right connection between these two much separated segments of market.
The Intercept PD pants are extremely well crafted and are made in the United States. Triple Aught Design has really focused a lot of attention in quality and design through the development of this product. The Performance Denim comes from America’s oldest working denim mill, from North Carolina, and it is woven with 1% elastane for better comfort during high performance activities.
As far as pocket usability the Intercept PD are basically a pair of Cargo pants that look like jeans; it is as simple as that. The five traditional pockets provide a classic look and feel to the product, while closer to the belt line are placed the 4 concealed pockets, designed with performance and weight bearing in mind. The close proximity of the pockets to the waist allows the user to carry heavier items (spare mags, multi-tools, flashlight, medical kits and much more) without any movement limitation, even while seated.
The Intercept PD are engineered with noise reduction in mind: instead of the classic zipper TAD has implemented a button closure of the groin (to avoid any noise of metallic moving parts) while the 9 pockets are deep and kept close to the user’s body by the elastic fabric, reducing any sort of movement of the content.
The belt loops are large and heavy-duty, which is vital for carrying a tactical belt (especially with a holster, both Inside the Waistband and Outside the Waistband). Triple Aught Design has applied hidden triple needle stitching and bartacks throughout the whole product. Applied on the two front pockets is the TAD diamond reinforcement to protect from premature wear from knives, tools or flashlight clips.
With the Intercept Performance Denim TAD is delivering a product of which the development really revolved around the operator. If you are looking for a way to disappear from the radar in an urban environment you should really add the Intercept Performance Denim to your list, they are worth each and every penny.
For more information please visit Triple Aught Design’s website: store.tripleaughtdesign.com/Intercept-PD-Pant
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