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Review: Gerber Gear Fastball Knife

Writer: kelly jorgensenkelly jorgensen
Feb 62 min read

The Gerber Gear Fastball Knife Is Becoming A Fast Favorite EDC For Me


I have been using the Gerber Gear Fastball Knife for the past few months almost daily and it's quickly becoming my favorite EDC item that I own. It's light but still feels burly, has a nice smooth easy flip out blade, and it looks bad ass. Compared to my other Gerber Gear knife, the Assert, it has a better fit in my hand due to having a longer handle. I love having the flipper opening as well rather than having to manually push the blade open with my thumb. It's super smooth and very intuitive. That smooth deployment is due to Gerber's B.O.S.S. technology. (view details in pics)


Silver folding knife with a stonewashed blade against a white background. The handle features a small logo near the blade.

You have a lanyard loop you can run some paracord through. One thing I like better about my Assert is the deep pocket carry clip. I prefer my knife to sit all the way down into my pocket without any of the knife sticking above my pocket.

Closed folding knife with "Gerber" and "Made in USA Portland, OR" text. Silver color, pocket clip visible. Simple white background.

This Gerber Gear Fastball knife is also American made and it's backed by Gerber's Guarantee that you can read more about here.


Two folding knives on a speckled countertop. One has a green handle, the other gray. Both display "Made in USA" text on the blades.
Gerber Assert on the left and the Fastball on the right.

The Fastball is slightly longer overall than the Assert. The handle is a bit longer as well as the blade. The Fastball fits in my hand better. My hands aren't massive but they are bigger than average.

Two closed knives on a speckled surface. The top knife is green with blue details; the bottom is silver with "Gerber" text and "Made in USA".
Gerber Assert Top and Fastball on the bottom.


Knife with B.O.S.S. Tech™, featuring stainless steel ball bearings, shown on a black background with descriptive text on friction reduction.

Diagram of a knife with parts labeled: Plain Edge Wharncliffe Blade, S30V Steel, BOSS Tech, Finger Flipper, Liner Lock, Anodized Aluminum Handle, Lanyard Hole.

Text describes the Gerber Fastball knife: precision, intuitive flip, wharncliffe blade, aluminum handle, smooth deployment. Returns in 30 days.

Features


  • Exclusive purple aluminum handle

  • Black aluminum backspacer

  • Tumbled black oxide 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”

  • USA made

  • Limited lifetime warranty


Dimensions


  • Length - 7.1 in.

  • Weight - 2.7 oz.



Bottom Line


If you are looking for a solid feeling yet light weight knife that is perfect for every day use and you like a smooth, fast, reliable flipper style blade that looks rad then the Gerber Gear Fastball is a great choice!



 
 
 

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