This Blade HQ Exclusive Fastball has a black coated CPM-20CV cleaver blade with a marbled carbon fiber handle.
The Gerber Fastball offers American made durability and a precision EDC design. This flipper knife sports a cleaver blade and a marble carbon fiber handle with a gold-colored stainless steel liner. Item includes a matching, 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 build offers streamlined everyday carry comfort.
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I absolutely love this knife
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David S.
07-06-2021
I’m not really sure what the other two reviews are talking about. My knife came perfect out of the box. Any “scratches” I’ve put into the blade have wiped away thanks to the coating on the blade. I’m kind of a mongoloid and I have EDC this blade for the last 4 months and carry in the same pocket as my truck keys so I’ve definitely put wear on this knife. For about the first week and a half it was hard to open but once it broke in it makes an excellent fidget tool. I’m honestly kind of ashamed of the amount of abuse I give this beautiful quality of workmanship. But it’s definitely worth every penny Ive put into it.
Price doesn't match Quality
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Mason J.
03-07-2021
I agree with Jeffery. Luckily for me, BladeHQ stands by their policies and I will be returning the knife.
Blade was scuffed and scratched new from box.
Edge has uneven grind
Action is OK at best. My benchmade knives (I have about 6 floating around at the moment) all have better action and engagement - including a barrage I put through hell on the daily.
Liners were painted with zero prep for finish quality.
Save your money, or invest another $40 and buy an S90V blade from Benchmade or Spyderco.
Sorry Gerber, your QC needs some serious change if you expect knife people to buy higher priced items.
Not worth the money
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Jeffery L.
03-03-2021
I was super excited when I saw this version of the fastball come out, and honestly, the price almost ran me off. Thats a ton of money for a knife, especially a gerber. I shouldve listened to my gut. The build quality just isnt there, the blade and carbon fiber was scratched when i opened the box, the liners have rough edges from being stamped out, terrible flipping action, just all around a bad experience. Maybe for 60-70 bucks, but no where near the asking price. Do yourself a favor, buy a spyderco, benchmade, ZT, Kizer, hell a china made CJRB is a better buy than this thing. Super bummed :(
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This Blade HQ Exclusive Fastball has a black coated CPM-20CV cleaver blade with a marbled carbon fiber handle.
The Gerber Fastball offers American made durability and a precision EDC design. This flipper knife sports a cleaver blade and a marble carbon fiber handle with a gold-colored stainless steel liner. Item includes a matching, 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 build offers streamlined everyday carry comfort.
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Specifications
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:Black
Edge Type:Plain
Handle Length:4.25"
Handle Width:0.875"
Handle Thickness:0.41"
Handle Material:Carbon Fiber
Color:Black
Frame/Liner:Stainless Steel
Weight:2.51 oz.
User:Right Hand, Left Hand
Pocket Clip:Tip-Up, Tip-Down
Knife Type:Manual
Opener:Flipper
Lock Type:Liner Lock
Brand:Gerber
Model:Fastball
Model Number:30-001785
Country of Origin:USA
Best Use:Everyday Carry
Product Type:Knife
I absolutely love this knife
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David S.
07-06-2021
I’m not really sure what the other two reviews are talking about. My knife came perfect out of the box. Any “scratches” I’ve put into the blade have wiped away thanks to the coating on the blade. I’m kind of a mongoloid and I have EDC this blade for the last 4 months and carry in the same pocket as my truck keys so I’ve definitely put wear on this knife. For about the first week and a half it was hard to open but once it broke in it makes an excellent fidget tool. I’m honestly kind of ashamed of the amount of abuse I give this beautiful quality of workmanship. But it’s definitely worth every penny Ive put into it.
Price doesn't match Quality
SSSSS
SSSSS
Mason J.
03-07-2021
I agree with Jeffery. Luckily for me, BladeHQ stands by their policies and I will be returning the knife.
Blade was scuffed and scratched new from box.
Edge has uneven grind
Action is OK at best. My benchmade knives (I have about 6 floating around at the moment) all have better action and engagement - including a barrage I put through hell on the daily.
Liners were painted with zero prep for finish quality.
Save your money, or invest another $40 and buy an S90V blade from Benchmade or Spyderco.
Sorry Gerber, your QC needs some serious change if you expect knife people to buy higher priced items.
Not worth the money
SSSSS
SSSSS
Jeffery L.
03-03-2021
I was super excited when I saw this version of the fastball come out, and honestly, the price almost ran me off. Thats a ton of money for a knife, especially a gerber. I shouldve listened to my gut. The build quality just isnt there, the blade and carbon fiber was scratched when i opened the box, the liners have rough edges from being stamped out, terrible flipping action, just all around a bad experience. Maybe for 60-70 bucks, but no where near the asking price. Do yourself a favor, buy a spyderco, benchmade, ZT, Kizer, hell a china made CJRB is a better buy than this thing. Super bummed :(
