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Week of June 8, 2009

Gerber Knives

 

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Gerber GatorMate SK

Hunter’s dream knife

# 30-000073

The Gerber GatorMate SK knife is a hunting guide's dream tool. Don't want to sharpen your blade? Replace these razor-sharp blades (12 included) for precision cutting. This lightweight lock-back knife has a rubber grip to keep the knife secure in your hands during any condition.

 

Features Include:

Fine Edge

Replaceable Blades (12 included)

Rubber, secure grip

 

Tech Specs:

Overall Length: 6.35"

Blade Length: 1.50"

Closed Length: 3.9"

Width: .7"

Weight: 5.00 oz.

 

About $27.50

 

800-443-4871     sales@gerbergear.com

 

www.gerbergear.com/

 

Gerber Icon

# 30-000068

The Gerber Icon is a large, strong tactical folder. It offers one-hand opening and a liner lock design for easy use. The lightweight stainless steel handles have large textured inlays for extra grip

 

Features Include:

Fine Edge, Drop Point

Textured Inlays for Great Grip

Stainless steel handle

 

Tech Specs:

Blade Length: 4.15"

Overall Length: 9.35"

Weight: 5.10 oz.

 

About $50.00

 

800-443-4871     sales@gerbergear.com

 

www.gerbergear.com/

 

Gerber 06-FAST

# 30-000118

Tactical and tough; that's what you get with the Gerber 06 FAST, a quick opening knife with G-10 handles for extra grip when wet. The Tanto shaped blade is designed for thrusting.

 

F.A.S.T. - A proprietary name that stands for Forward Action Spring Technology: Spring assisted blade opening mechanism designed for Gerber by custom knife maker Butch Vallotton.

 

Features Include:

Serrated Edge

F.A.S.T. Technology

G-10 handle for extra grip

Quick, One-hand opening

 

Tech Specs:

Blade Length: 3.80"

Overall Length: 8.60"

Weight: 5.70 oz.

Handle: G-10

 

About $100.00

 

800-443-4871     sales@gerbergear.com

 

www.gerbergear.com/

 

Gerber Gator

Fine Edge, Drop Point

# 06064

Ever notice how alligators are completely indifferent to the weather? Well these prized knives are kinda the same, because they perform to their fullest whether the conditions are wet or dry. If there's a job to be done, our Gator Folders are more than up to it.

 

But that's not just Gerber talking. When Gerber debuted the Gator Folders back in 1991, the insightful attendees at Blade Show named this reptilian creation as the "Most Innovative Knife of the Year." And our competitors did the voting...

 

Acclaimed those fourteen years ago and as popular as ever today, the Gator Folder employs advanced thermoplastics with an alligator skin texture to deliver a stunningly reliable, ultimately comfortable grip. Who could have guessed that the feel of reptile scales would be so satisfying?

 

Anyway, there are seven models to choose from; each with a lock-back mechanism. And each with a blade made of stainless steel that's as rugged as they come.

 

Features Include:

Gator grip handle texture for maximum grip

Lock-back design

Ballistic nylon sheath

 

Tech Specs:

Overall Length: 8.54"

Blade Length: 3.76"

Closed Length: 4.96"

Weight: 5.4 oz.

Lock Back Mechanism

Blade Style: Drop Point

Blade: 154CM Stainless Steel

Blade Type: Fine

Handle: Glass-filled nylon, Gator Grip overmold

Sheath: Ballistic nylon

 

About $72.00

 

800-443-4871     sales@gerbergear.com

 

www.gerbergear.com/

 

Gerber Gator Fillet

# 22-42765

Getting your hands on the optimal fillet knife can be as daunting as winter steelhead in Great Lakes Rivers. That is, unless you're acquainted with Gerber's Gator Fillet knife, available in four lengths. This sleek demon of a knife can make even the rawest rookie look like an old pro at the cutting board.

 

The Gator Fillet is the fin-snappin epitome of masterful craftsmanship in knifemaking - with a full tang stainless steel blade. And Gerber's patented Gator Grip handle. So it feels good in your hand, whether the conditions are wet or dry. Okay, maybe not as good as when that big one strikes your line. But still ...

 

And one more thing: The Gator Fillet comes complete with a hard-molded sheath and built-in ceramic sharpener, so you can do your fillet thing right there on the dock or on shore. Fresh caught fish deserve only the finest, right? Right

 

Features Include:

Available in 4, 6, 7.5, 9"

Tactile texturing on handle

Full tang fillet blade

Hard-molded sheath

Built-in sharpener

 

Tech Specs:

Overall Length: 14.02"

Blade Length: 8.98"

Weight: 5.8 oz.

Blade Style: Clip Point

Blade: 420HC Stainless Steel

Handle: Glass-filled nylon Gator Grip overmold

Sheath: Molded Plastic

 

About $21.00

 

800-443-4871     sales@gerbergear.com

 

www.gerbergear.com/

 

Gerber Answer

# 22-01971

Technical and tactical, the medium sized Gerber Answer is a folder with quick opening F.A.S.T. technology. Aluminum handles keep it lightweight and the textured inlays give it extra grip. Two blade options for tactical choices: Tanto shape for thrusting and drop point for general use.

 

F.A.S.T. - A proprietary name that stands for Forward Action Spring Technology: Spring assisted blade opening mechanism designed for Gerber by custom knife maker Butch Vallotton.

 

Features Include:

Fine Edge / Drop Point

F.A.S.T. Technology

Textured inlays for extra grip

 

Tech Specs:

Blade Length: 3.30"

Overall Length: 7.85"

Weight: 4.90 oz

Handle: Aluminum

 

About $95.00

 

800-443-4871     sales@gerbergear.com

 

www.gerbergear.com/

 

Gerber Covert FAST

# 22-01966

The Covert FAST combines the classic Applegate-Fairbairn design with the ease and speed of F.A.S.T. technology. It delivers one-hand opening for quick deployment of the titanium-coated blade and G-10 handles give you a tacky grip. Full-sized handle for a sturdy grip.

 

F.A.S.T. - A proprietary name that stands for Forward Action Spring Technology: Spring assisted blade opening mechanism designed for Gerber by custom knife maker Butch Vallotton.

 

Features Include:

Serrated Edge

F.A.S.T. Technology

One-hand Opening

Titanium-Coated Blade

 

Tech Specs:

Blade Length: 3.70"

Length Closed: 5"

Width: .7"

Overall Length: 8.70"

Weight: 4.90 oz.

Handle: G-10

 

About $95.00

 

800-443-4871     sales@gerbergear.com

 

www.gerbergear.com/

 

Gerber Mini Covert FAST

# 22-01967

Like its big brother, the new Mini Covert gets quicker with new F.A.S.T. technology. The Mini Covert Fast delivers one-hand opening for quick deployment of the titanium-coated blade, and G-10 handles give you a tacky grip. Slim and sleek to carry.

 

F.A.S.T. - A proprietary name that stands for Forward Action Spring Technology: Spring assisted blade opening mechanism designed for Gerber by custom knife maker Butch Vallotton.

 

Features Include:

Serrated Edge

Tactical pocketknife

One-hand opening

F.A.S.T. Technology

Titanium-Coated Blade

Tacky Grip

 

Tech Specs:

Blade Length: 2.90"

Length Closed: 3.95"

Overall Length: 6.85"

Weight: 3.20 oz.

Handle: G-10

 

About $70.00

 

800-443-4871     sales@gerbergear.com

 

www.gerbergear.com/

 

Gerber Freeman Hunter

# 22-08465

Field & Stream magazine named the Freeman Hunter a "Best of the Best" honoree in 2003, recognizing its place among the finest hunting knives ever engineered. But the real honor goes to Jeff Freeman, whose richest reward is knowing that hunters everywhere swear by the knife he created.

 

There's no tougher hunting knife in the forest or the field. The Freeman is a solid full tang slice of stainless steel, encased by solid pear wood, and sculpted to be as dramatic as it is functional.

 

Features Include:

Gut Hook

Finger guard/grooves for added grip

Full tang blade, lanyard hole

Lacquered pear wood handle

 

Tech Specs:

Overall Length: 8.35"

Blade Length: 3.92"

Weight: 6.8 oz.

Blade Style: Gut Hook

Blade: High Carbon Stainless

Blade Type: Fine

Handle: Stainless Steel, pear wood onlays

Sheath: Ballistic nylon, molded plastic insert

 

About $69.00

 

800-443-4871     sales@gerbergear.com

 

www.gerbergear.com/

 

Gerber Steadfast

# 22-01120

With the Gerber Steadfast, Gerber re-introduces another classic knife from their past. The textured handle features finger grooves and a stainless steel guard for a safe and secure grip. The blade is a stainless steel clip point; nylon sheath with protective insert included.

 

Features Include:

Fine edge

Full tang fixed blade

Ergonomic contoured handle

Textured SoftGrip ensures secure grip

Nylon sheath w/protective Insert  

 

Tech Specs:

Overall Length: 10.75"

Blade Length: 6"

Weight: 11.1 oz.

Blade Style: Drop point

Blade: 440A stainless steel

Blade Type: Fine edge

Handle: SoftGrip overmold   

Sheath: Ballistic nylon

 

About $69.00

 

800-443-4871     sales@gerbergear.com

 

www.gerbergear.com/

 

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