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OUTDOOR FRIEDRICHSHAFEN 2017 NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS
CENTER-DRIVE – AVAILABLE NOW The Center-Drive. Gerber’s new multi-tool that offers uncompromising performance through revolutionary design. The innovative center-axis driver opens to align like a real screw driver, yielding maximum torque and rotation. No productivity is sacrificed with a 3.25 inch fine edge, outboard blade and one-thumb opening sliding jaws. Full size, real tools - the multi-tool just got a reality check. FULL SIZE BLADE
CENTER AXIS DRIVER
FEATURES
One-Thumb Opening System Spring-Loaded Needle nose Pliers with XChannel Rail System Rotatable Carbide Wire Cutters & Strippers Full-Size 3.25” Fine Edge Blade Magnetic 3.2” Center-Axis Bit Driver Pry Bar w/ Nail Puller & Bottle Opener Serrated Blade Awl, File Magnetic Flathead and Phillips Bits Lanyard Hole Fabric Sheath Included
ONE-THUMB OPENING
CENTER AXIS TECH™
SPRING-LOADED PLIERS
US-ASSIST – S30V –AVAILABLE NOW The US-Assist. Designed and built in Portland, Oregon, this assisted-opening knife offers Gerber’s smoothest, most consistent deployment to date. Including B.O.S.S. Tech, it features a ball-bearing system to reduce friction & provide stable performance for the long haul. Intuitively designed and painstakingly tested, the US-Assist is the next generation of the everyday pocket knife. CROSS-BOLT SAFETY
DUAL RAMPED THUMBSTUDS
FEATURES
S30V w/ stone washed finish Ball bearing technology Scratch-resistant, removable pocket clip - able to carry tip up or tip down Ambidextrous one-hand opening blade w/ dual ramped thumbstuds Plunge-lock Cross-bolt safety (locks blade closed or open) Glass-filled nylon handle Fine edge only
PLUNGE LOCK
S30V STONE WASHED BLADE SCRATCH-RESISTANT POCKET CLIP
US-ASSIST – 420HC – AVAILABLE NOW The US-Assist. Designed and built in Portland, Oregon, this assisted-opening knife offers Gerber’s smoothest, most consistent deployment to date. Including B.O.S.S. Tech, it features a ball-bearing system to reduce friction & provide stable performance for the long haul. Intuitively designed and painstakingly tested, the US-Assist is the next generation of the everyday pocket knife.
DUAL RAMPED THUMBSTUDS
FEATURES
420HC w/ glass bead finish Ball bearing technology Low-rise, scratch-resistant pocket clip Ambidextrous one-hand opening blade w/ dual ramped thumbstuds Plunge-lock Cross-bolt safety (locks blade closed or open) Glass-filled nylon handle Both fine edge & partially serrated available
FINE EDGE
SCRATCH-RESISTANT POCKET CLIP
CROSS-BOLT SAFETY
PLUNGE LOCK
SHARKBELLY – AVAILABLE JULY 2017 An update to a classic and proven design, the SharkBelly is an everyday carry that is affordable, dependable, and made in the USA. The scratch-resistant wire pocket clip means it can be worn anywhere you choose; the flat top serrations can be sharpened and are practical for a knife that gets daily use.
LOCK BACK
MODERN SHEEPSFOOT, 420HC STEEL BLADE
THUMB HOLE
FEATURES
Blade Style, Modern Drop Point Glass-Filled Nylon Handle Lock Back Thumb Hole – ambidextrous Scratch-Resistant Pocket Clip (tip down carry) Lanyard Hole Serrations sharpen w/ flat stone Made in the U.S.A.
FINE EDGE
SHARKSKIN GRIP™
SCRATCH-RESISTANT POCKET CLIP
PARTIALLY SERRATED
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COMMUTER – AVAILABLE NOW The COMMUTER is an everyday carry pocket folding knife designed and built in Gerber’s Portland factory. It is just as portable as the ever-popular LST and US1 yet offers a slightly heftier design to fit into a larger hand; it can still be carried comfortably in a pocket, purse or backpack with very little weight added.
SLIM PROFILE. LIGHTWEIGHT. SUPERIOR GRIP. MADE IN THE USA.
FEATURES
LOCK-BACK MECHANISM
FINGER JIMPING
Lightweight & slim pocket knife Easy to operate lock-back mechanism Grippy rubber inserts on handle RUBBER INSERTS
TECH SPECS
Blade Material: 420HC w/ stone wash finish Blade Length: 3.0” Overall Length: 7.21” Handle Material: Glass-filled nylon w/ rubber inserts Lock Type: Lock-back
NAIL NICK OPENING
AWARD WINNING:
POCKET SQUARE – NYLON HANDLE – AVAILABLE AUGUST 2017 The Pocket Square is a great addition to Gerber’s pocket clip folding knives. Designed in Portland, this modern design resonates with the digitally oriented, urban carry crowd. With squared edges and an ambidextrous or removable pocket clip, this knife can be carried wherever it is needed. The unique thumb-lift allows easy access from both sides.
GLASS-FILLED NYLON HANDLE AMBIDEXTROUS THUMB LIFT
FEATURES
Blade Length – Approx. 3” Blade Style: Drop Point Edge Type: Full Fine Edge (only) Glass- Filled Nylon Handle Onlay Liner Lock Thumb Lift – Ambidextrous Removable & Reversible Pocket Clip (tip up carry)
LINER LOCK 7Cr17MoV STEEL BLADE
POCKET CLIP
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POCKET SQUARE – ALUMINUM HANDLE – AVAILABLE AUGUST 2017 The Pocket Square is a great addition to Gerber’s pocket clip folding knives. Designed in Portland, this modern design resonates with the digitally oriented, urban carry crowd. With squared edges and an ambidextrous or removable pocket clip, this knife can be carried wherever it is needed. The unique thumb-lift allows easy access from both sides.
MACHINED ALUMINUM HANDLE AMBIDEXTROUS THUMB LIFT
FEATURES
Blade Length – Approx. 3” Blade Style: Drop Point Edge Type: Full Fine Edge (only) Machined Aluminum Handle Onlay Liner Lock Thumb Lift – Ambidextrous Removable & Reversible Pocket Clip (tip up carry)
LINER LOCK 7Cr17MoV STEEL BLADE
POCKET CLIP
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PARALITE –ROSE & CHAMPAGNE – AVAILABLE AUGUST 2017 An everyday carry knife should be durable and easy to operate in a pinch – the Paralite does just that. With an all steel construction and a robust modern drop point blade, this slim knife fits into your pocket yet is extremely strong. Dual thumbstuds grant easy access to the blade and the frame lock makes it simple to close with one hand.
Rugged. Slim. Secure.
Rose
FEATURES
All steel construction for durability Dual thumbstuds for easy opening Modern drop point blade tip Frame lock for one-hand closing Fine edge only
TECH SPECS
Blade Material: 5Cr13 Stainless Steel Blade Length: 3.0” (7.6 cm) Overall Length: 7.1” (18.0 cm) Handle Material: Stainless Steel Lock Type: Frame lock
Champagne
COMPACT CLEARPATH MACHETE – AVAILABLE NOW For back-country travel when every bit of weight is accounted for, the Compact Clearpath Machete is the tough, packable tool to bring along for the ride. The thoughtful design partners a corrosion-resistant, dual function stainless steel blade with the confidence of a Gator Grip® handle. The two-sided blade has both a fine edge for hacking brush and vines and a crosscut saw edge for cutting branches, limbs and small trees. When you head into the brush, never be without the Compact Clearpath Machete. GATOR GRIP® HANDLE
FEATURES
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel blade Crosscut sawtooth technology Compact, packable sheath Gator Grip ® handle for improved comfort Safety lanyard for easy tethering
CROSSCUT SAWTOOTH BLADE
LANYARD HOLE
CORROSION-RESISTANT BLADE
BROADCUT MACHETE – AVAILABLE NOW The modern version of the traditional jungle tribesmen’s machete, the Broadcut Machete is as effective as the name suggests. The heavy fine edge blade is corrosion resistant and makes short work of dense brush. An innovative hook + cut notch is engineered into the blade, an ideal tool for manipulating troublesome vines and branches for removal. With a comfortable rubber grip and a large finger choil, this tool is designed for the long days and tough tasks. SUPERIOR COMFORT GRIP
FEATURES
Hook + Cut Notch Stainless steel Improved grip comfort Thick blade Corrosion resistant Slim, belt carry sheath Safety lanyard
LANYARD HOLE
HOOK + CUT NOTCH
ERGONOMIC CONTROL CHOIL
THICK, CORROSION-RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL BLADE
FIRE STARTER .- AVAILABLE NOW Surviving the unexpected is about being prepared and a key factor to tackling the wild in confidence is the ability to build a fire. Gerber’s Fire Starter is a compact, packable survival tool that is easily attached to a backpack or keychain with a lanyard. With built-in water-resistant tinder storage, an easy to spark ferrocerium rod, a sturdy metal striker, and a 100 decibel emergency whistle, your chances of staying alive are infinitely greater with this handy tool. COMPACT. RELIABLE. EASY TO USE.
COTTON TINDER
FERROCERIUM ROD
FEATURES
Compact Fire Starter with ferrocerium rod and 3Cr13 Steel striker IPX4 water-resistant storage compartment for tinder 100 Decibel emergency whistle-integrated into lanyard cord Lanyard to keep product secure and together
METAL STRIKER
EMERGENCY WHISTLE
IMPROMPTU PEN – NEW COLOURS – AVAILABLE NOW Originally designed as a rescue tool for first responders, the Impromptu is machined from steel and coated with ceramic Cerakote® for the ultimate in corrosion and chemical resistance. The pen features a tempered steel glass breaker in the tip for emergency situations. The Impromptu also features a replaceable Rite in the Rain® ink cartridge, which can be replaced with a number of commonly found ink cartridges.
STAINLESS STEEL BODY
FEATURES
Rugged, machined steel body Stainless steel pocket clip keeps the pen handy Integrated glass breaker tip features tempered steel and is designed to get you out of trouble Rite in the Rain® ink cartridge works in all conditions, inside and outdoors Reliable push-button mechanism deploys ballpoint mechanism Backed by Gerber’s Lifetime Warranty Made in the USA
FLAT DARK EARTH POCKET CLIP
TACTICAL GREY GLASS BREAKER
QUIET DEPLOY™ SINGLE SHEATH – AVAILABLE AUGUST 2017 Gerber’s Quiet Deploy™ Single Sheath is designed with a flexible fit, accommodating a wide array of products including folding knives, multi-tools and hand-held flashlights. Quiet Deploy™ technology allows the user to simply pull down the front tab for stealthlike access.
FEATURES
Holds large or mid-size item + Pen Quiet Deploy™ w/ Velcro® Brand Technology Pull Tab Adjustable Top Strap Flexible Side-to-Side Elastic MOLLE Compatible 2-Position Belt Carry
BACK
FRONT
CustomFit™ DUAL SHEATH –AVAILABLE NOW The sheath is designed to create a custom fit for a wide array of product combinations including folding knives, multi-tools and hand-held flashlights. The patent-pending, richly featured sheath includes a quick access back panel that allows the user to customize the sheath to perfectly fit the tools selected for the task, job or mission of the day. The Quiet Deploy™ technology allows the user to simply pull down the front tab for stealth-like access. With the CustomFit™ Dual Sheath, they’ll never hear you coming.
FEATURES
Holds 2 items + Pen Easy Access Panel to Customize Fit One-Wrap® Fastener Top Strap for Compact Stacked Carry Quiet Deploy™ with Velcro® Brand Technology Pull Tab Adjustable and Removable Top Strap MOLLE-Compatible Side Tensioner Strap for Front to Back Adjustment 2-Position Belt Carry Top and Bottom Security Tabs on Back Panel
BACK
FRONT Patent Pending
VITAL BIG GAME FOLDER Featuring Split Sec Tech™, The Vital Big Game Folder has one of the safest exchangeable blade systems on the market. The tool-less blade replacement keeps you ready in the field, safe operation and precise utility are available at the push of a button. The surgically sharp full size blade is now even larger, offering additional purchase when working through large game. The highly visible, blaze orange handle is easily spotted and the grippy overmold keeps you in control when things get messy. Sheath included.
BLAZE ORANGE HANDLE
RUBBER OVERMOLD
LOCK BACK
EXCHANGEABLE BLADE
FEATURES
Patent pending push button exchangeable blade system Grippy overmold handle Full size blade for working through larger animals High visibility blaze orange handle Lock Back design for safe use Pocket clip or sheath carry
FINGER CHOIL
SPLIT SEC TECH™ TOOL-LESS BLADE REPLACEMENT
SHEATH HOLDS REPLACEMENT CASE
VITAL BIG GAME REPLACEMENT BLADES – DROP POINT TIP Ready at a moment's notice, this upgraded carry case is easy to locate and operate on the fly. Featuring a quiet carry case, it prevents blades from rattling and offers stealth use in field. The hard case is safely stowed and extracted without risk of injury, storing both new and used blades in separate cavities for easy distinction. Available for purchase with blunt tip or drop point blades.
PRIMARY CAVITY
RUBBER NOISE DAMPENER
FEATURES
New blade cavity and used blade cavity Quiet carry case keeps 1-5 blades silent no matter what Hard case maintains user safety while in pack Drop point blades ensure precise, clean cuts 5 replacement blades included
SECOND CAVITY DROP POINT BLADE
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