GERBER Ultralight L.S.T. Folding Knife
Now here`s a knife with some mighty impressive roots. It was brought to market back in 1980 by none other than the man whose last name goes on each of our products. Pete Gerber was the first knife creator to envision the merits of using all-synthetic materials in the handle. He and knife designer Blackie Collins aimed to deliver lightweight performance that had not been seen before in a knife this all-out rugged.
The Gerber L.S.T. is the smoothest of operators. With a mechanical action that just feels good and satisfying when you open and close the blade, which happens to be made of 400 series stainless steel.
But lets get back to the topic of lightweight performance. The heaviest of the four legendary L.S.T. models musters a mere 1.2 ounces on the scales. Yet, when you feel that easy grip, there`s no question that Pete Gerber`s big idea is one for the ages.
FEATURES:
- Lightweight synthetic handle
- Tactile texturing on handle
- Lock-back design
Lockback
A folding knife that has a lock release on the back of the handle and spring tension against the blade. When the knife is fully open, a tooth at the end of the spring drops into a cutout in the blade, thus locking the blade safely in place. Pressure from a spring keeps the blade from accidentally opening. Pushing the release lifts the tooth out of the cutout, allowing the knife to close.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Blade Material: | 420HC Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material: | Glass-filled nylon |
| Blade Length: | 1.96" |
| Overall Length: | 4.62"; Closed: 2.65" |
| Weight: | 0.6oz |
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