Gerber Fastball Liner Lock Knife Cleaver Urban Blue (3" SW) 30-001837
About Gerber Fastball Liner Lock Knife Cleaver Urban Blue (3" SW) 30-001837
This Fastball has a stonewashed CPM-20CV cleaver blade with an urban blue anodized aluminum handle.The Gerber Fastball offers American made durability and a Precision EDC design. This fLipper knife sports a slim cleaver blade and a flat sage aircraft grade aluminum handle. Item includes a 3-way reversible stainless steel pocket clip for versatile everyday carry. Features:Premium 20CV steel provides a high performance cutting edge.3-way reversible pocket clip for ambidextrous left or right side carry.Slim, and lightweight aluminum build offers streamlined everyday carry comfort.
Gerber Fastball Liner Lock Knife Cleaver Urban Blue (3" SW) 30-001837 For Sale
Most Popular Folding Knives
Fox Knives Marina Tedesca
The Fox Sailing knife is outfitted with a slip joint stainless steel... read more
Fox Knives Sierra Tactical Rescue
The Sierra Tactical Rescue knife is a proficient knife, with features that... read more
Fox Knives BF-73
This Blackfox folding knife offers a durable design, built to withstand your... read more
Victorinox One Hand Sentinel
The Victorinox Sentinel knife. Functionality meets accessibility with contoured, no-slip handles, handy... read more
Fox Knives Advance Combat Diver
The A.C.D. (Advance Combat Diver) knife is a liner lock folding knife... read more
Gerber Fastball Variations
$199.99
$139.99
$99.00
Specifications |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gerber | ||
| Category | Folding Knives | ||
| Overall Length | 7.25" | ||
| Blade Length | 3.00" | ||
| Blade width | 0.88" | ||
| Blade Thickness | 0.11" | ||
| Blade Material | CPM 20CV | ||
| Blade Style | Cleaver | ||
| Blade Grind | Flat | ||
| Finish | Stonewash | ||
| Edge Type | Plain | ||
| Handle Length | 4.25" | ||
| Handle Width | 0.875" | ||
| Handle Thickness | 0.41" | ||
| Handle Material | Aluminum | ||
| Color | Blue | ||
| Frame/Liner | Stainless Steel | ||
| Weight | 2.89 oz. | ||
| User | Right Hand, Left Hand | ||
| Pocket Clip | Tip-Up, Tip-Down | ||
| Knife Type | Manual | ||
| Opener | Flipper | ||
| Lock Type | Liner Lock | ||
| Model | Fastball | ||
| Model Number | 30-001837 | ||
| Country of Origin | USA | ||
| Best Use | Everyday Carry | ||
| Product Type | Knife | ||
Daily Deals
Gerber Fastball Liner Lock Knife Cleaver Urban Blue (3" SW) 30-001837 Questions and Answers
No Questions Yet.
Ratings and Reviews
This fastball threw me a curve
I like cleaver style knives and for the price, a 20cv blade liner lock seemed like a good deal. But when I got the knife, it had the worst action of any knife I've ever owned- a $30 knife from (giant online retailer named after a major river) had vastly superior performance. After disassembling the knife I saw the problem- gobs of what looked like red thread locker over the bearings… read more and liner lock surface. I had to use a torch to melt that garbage off everything. After that, a good cleaning, and some nano oil, the action became what I would expect from a knife at this price point. The blade is nice and slicey, the ergos are decent, but as someone else mentioned, the detent makes closing the blade more of a chore than it should be. I have a Gerber multitool and love it, but with the fastball, they've hit a foul ball instead of a homerun.
Fantastic Blade, Everything Else... Meh
Good: Opening action (depending on detent). Ergonomics are overall okay.
Great: Blade has excellent geometry, and the 20 CV performs as it should during testing.
Bad: Weak-ish detent. Liner lock is a major hot-spot during extended/heavier use. It would greatly benefit from a detent ball ramp, because the flipper tab stops on your thumb when closing. The blade/scales…
read more
could benefit from jimping.
Ugly: Side to side as well as up and down blade play.
Best Gerber I've Owned
Gerber has been trying to appeal to the enthusiasts lately by introducing knives with better steel and better and fit and finish. It's been a very long time since I've bought a Gerber, so I went on a cleaver spree and picked up the Fastball, Asada, and FlatIron. The last two were really disappointing, but the Fastball is the best of the bunch. Here's some takeaways:
Pros:
-Pretty…
read more
good action
-20CV blade is thin and slicey
-decent ergos
-well done sharpening choil
Cons:
-poor blade grind
-minor fit and finish issues
-late liner lock engagement
-slight detent rock
-poor access to the liner lock for disengagement
-Blade requires a bit of coaxing over the detent ball to close
-shallow screws
This is a decent effort by Gerber, but unless you're in love with the design I'd probably skip this one.