Name/Title
Gerber Pocket KnifeEntry/Object ID
402; Full Code:402.104.97-KN-NBTags
EDC, Knife, FoldersDescription
Asset 402 represents a peak in Industrial Pocket Engineering, documenting the synthesis of high-friction organic materials with a low-visibility tactical chassis. Produced by Gerber, this unit records a move toward Rapid-Access Utility within a robust administrative folding archetype. It stands as a physical record of the 400-series technical acquisitions, prioritizing Thumb-Assisted Deployment and absolute Grip Certainty.
I. Metallurgical & Blade Architecture
Geometry: The blade features a radical Drop-Point profile with a slight swedge toward the distal end. This geometry records a state of extreme Tip Resilience, allowing for high-pressure administrative piercing and slicing.
Surface Treatment: The blade utilizes a matte grey Non-Reflective Coating. This records a dual-purpose administrative requirement: providing a state of Corrosion Certainty while eliminating visual glare during field deployment.
Deployment Hardware: The asset features an ambidextrous Thumb-Stud. This records a philosophy of One-Handed Readiness, allowing the wielder to deploy the blade into an active state in a single anatomical motion.
Administrative Record: The blade is marked with the "Gerber" industrial logo and the specific administrative index "X18" near the ricasso.
II. Hilt & Ergonomic Engineering
Material Synthesis: The hilt is constructed from a matte-finished alloy frame featuring polished Natural Wood Inlays. This records a peak in Tactile Hybridization, bridging the gap between modern industrial frames and traditional organic friction.
Anatomical Indexing: The hilt records a radical Jimping (Thumb-Ramp) along the spine and a deep finger choyl at the pivot. This provides superior Tactile Feedback, ensuring the wielder's thumb remains locked in a state of high-leverage certainty during high-torque processing.
Mechanical Lock: The asset utilizes an integrated Liner-Lock system. The steel leaf-spring is visible within the frame, providing a state of Structural Fail-Safe Integrity by locking the blade open against accidental closure.
III. Systemic Integration & Portability
Chassis Design: The hilt is an "Open-Frame" architecture, allowing for Total Surface Maintenance and the easy removal of environmental debris.
Attachment SOP: The unit is fitted with a stainless steel Ball-Chain Lanyard. This records a preference for Secured Tethering, ensuring the tool cannot be lost during high-velocity maneuvers or transitions.
Unit Index: The asset is recorded in the contemporary library as Unit 402, marking its chronological place in the current curation sequence.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Gerber Knives USADate made
circa 2023 - circa 2023Time Period
21st CenturyPlace
City
Cape TownCountry
South AfricaContinent
AfricaDimensions
Dimension Description
2.25"Length
2 inCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentAcquisition
Acquisition Method
PurchasePlace
City
OudtshoornCountry
South AfricaContinent
Africa
