{"id":5527,"date":"2013-05-23T11:14:03","date_gmt":"2013-05-23T15:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/?p=5527"},"modified":"2013-05-23T11:14:03","modified_gmt":"2013-05-23T15:14:03","slug":"new-gerber-propel-downrange-folding-knives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/?p=5527","title":{"rendered":"New Gerber Propel Downrange Folding Knives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Gerber-Propel-Downrange.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5528\" title=\"Gerber Propel Downrange\" src=\"http:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Gerber-Propel-Downrange.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1914\" height=\"1245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Gerber-Propel-Downrange.jpg 1914w, https:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Gerber-Propel-Downrange-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Gerber-Propel-Downrange-1024x666.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1914px) 100vw, 1914px\" \/><\/a>Missing from SOFIC this year were many of the knife manufacturers I normally visit.\u00a0 I think <a title=\"Gerber\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gerbergear.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gerber Legendary Blades<\/a> was the only maker I saw at the show.<\/p>\n<p>After he showed me the <a title=\"Gerber Downrange Tomahawk\" href=\"http:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/?p=5474\" target=\"_blank\">Downrange Tomahawk<\/a>, the Gerber Rep said they had new folders for 2013.\u00a0 The <a title=\"Gerber Propel Downrange AO\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gerbergear.com\/Tactical\/Knives\/Propel-Downrange-AO_30-000725\" target=\"_blank\">Gerber Propel<\/a> knives have 3.5&#8243; blades and G-10 scales.\u00a0 With overall lengths of 8.52&#8243; and weights at 4.28 oz&#8217;s, the Propels are solid tools.\u00a0 There are versions in black or tan G-10.\u00a0 You can also choose between an assisted opening model or a full automatic model.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designed and Built in Portland, OR<\/li>\n<li>S30V Blade Steel or 420HC<\/li>\n<li>Tanto Style Partially Serrated Blade<\/li>\n<li>Black Oxide Coating for Corrosion Resistance<\/li>\n<li>Desert Tan or Black G-10 Handle Scales<\/li>\n<li>Pommel with Lanyard Hole<\/li>\n<li>Automatic Opening or Assisted Opening<\/li>\n<li>Plunge Lock and Safety Switch<\/li>\n<li>Three-Position Pocket Clip<!--more--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Gerber-Propel.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5530\" title=\"Gerber Propel\" src=\"http:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Gerber-Propel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Gerber-Propel.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Gerber-Propel-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Gerber-Propel-1024x813.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Gerber-Propel-Hand.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5529\" title=\"Gerber Propel Hand\" src=\"http:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Gerber-Propel-Hand.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Gerber-Propel-Hand.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Gerber-Propel-Hand-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Gerber-Propel-Hand-1024x804.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a>The Gerber Rep told me that the Propel knives would be shipping this week.\u00a0 Though he did not have current pricing, I saw the tan colored automatic version for sale online for $139.00.\u00a0 These knives are rugged and Made in the USA.<\/p>\n<p>Randall<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Missing from SOFIC this year were many of the knife manufacturers I normally visit.\u00a0 I think Gerber Legendary Blades was the only maker I saw at the show. After he showed me the Downrange Tomahawk, the Gerber Rep said they had new folders for 2013.\u00a0 The Gerber Propel knives have 3.5&#8243; blades and G-10 scales.\u00a0 With overall lengths of 8.52&#8243; and weights at 4.28 oz&#8217;s, the Propels are solid tools.\u00a0 There are versions in black or tan G-10.\u00a0 You can also choose between an assisted opening model or a full automatic model. 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