
Specifications
- Overall Length:8.50"
- Blade Length:3.50"
- Blade Material:CPM-S30V
- Blade Thickness:0.12"
- Blade Style:Tanto
- Finish:Black
- Edge Type:Serrated
- Handle Length:5.00"
- Handle Thickness:0.53"
- Handle Material:G-10
- Color:Tan
- Frame/Liner:Stainless Steel
- Weight:4.28 oz.
- User:Right Hand, Left Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Down, Tip-Up
- Knife Type:Spring Assisted
- Opener:Thumb Stud
- Lock Type:Plunge Lock
- Brand:Gerber
- Model:Propel
- Model Number:30-000725
- Best Use:Tactical
- Country of Origin:USA
- Product Type:Knife
Specifications
- Overall Length:8.50"
- Blade Length:3.50"
- Blade Material:CPM-S30V
- Blade Thickness:0.12"
- Blade Style:Tanto
- Finish:Black
- Edge Type:Serrated
- Handle Length:5.00"
- Handle Thickness:0.53"
- Handle Material:G-10
- Color:Tan
- Frame/Liner:Stainless Steel
- Weight:4.28 oz.
- User:Right Hand, Left Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Down, Tip-Up
- Knife Type:Spring Assisted
- Opener:Thumb Stud
- Lock Type:Plunge Lock
- Brand:Gerber
- Model:Propel
- Model Number:30-000725
- Best Use:Tactical
- Country of Origin:USA
- Product Type:Knife
The Propel AO is stealth, fast and easy to carry. The Propel AO features Gerber’s Assisted Opening 2.0 technology, allowing the operator to quickly deploy the blade in combat. The tanto style S30V steel blade is black oxide coated for corrosion resistance and minimizing reflective surfaces. The slender body has a plunge lock and multi-position pocket clip that allow users to carry the Propel AO however they see fit. Proudly made in the USA.
Customer Reviews
No problem with opening, extremely sharp, I don't know about sharpening because after a couple months of use it is nowhere near needing it. The raised button and large thumb studs with G-10 make this the best knife for gloved hands. It is awesome.
I took a chance with this Gerber knife. I didn’t realize some of the errors posted here were correct though.
It came with a deck of cards from Blade HQ sponsored by Gerber. Nice touch.
Opening the knife is tough. This is an spring assisted opening knife (not an automatic). To open you need to disengage the safety switch and then use the thumb stud to deploy the blade. This takes a fair amount of effort to get the blade to deploy. However when it does, it feels solid. But don’t expect this to break in easily or at all. I used it for a day and a half with light duty (cutting plastic wrap off boxed skids). I’ve oiled the mechanism with appropriate oil to Gerber specs. This is a tough knife to get to deploy. I called Gerber and they are aware there is an issue with this particular make and model knife.
The blade has a little play from side to side when fully deployed but so does my Benchmade of same quality. The safety switch also sticks a bit and takes some doing to get it to fully seat.
Anothe detail I am a little discouraged with is the way this particular knife was sharpened. It seems sharp but has a slight wave line to the edge from the coating on the blade. It doesn’t mess with its functionality but overall attention to detail while sharpening could of made a better edge and appearance.
All in all I am returning the knife and hopefully switching it out for a Benchmade. (That is if bladehq will allow this due to inspection first) I’ll update later with more info.
The fit and finish on the blade is okay, wasn't perfect. The handle ergonomics and feel really surpassed my expectations. Not big and bulky/sleek/ but not light and wimpy.
Its not every time that i buy a pocket knife that i feel confident my life can depend on it. I wanted this knife as a functional, utilitarian, defensive tool while overseas. And i absolutely feel confident with it so far. Thank you Blade hq, enjoying doing business with you guys and the fast shipping.
There is one major complaint I have for this knife and also the Auto 06 model's design, that is the switch button is not recessed into the scale, which means to safely carry the knife you have to engage the opening safety, which is rather annoying.
Over all I'll say this is a high value, well designed and relatively well made auto choice for duty use or day to day carry if you are legally allowed to do so. I hope to see more auto's with G10 scaled handles on the market in the future.
The Propel AO is stealth, fast and easy to carry. The Propel AO features Gerber’s Assisted Opening 2.0 technology, allowing the operator to quickly deploy the blade in combat. The tanto style S30V steel blade is black oxide coated for corrosion resistance and minimizing reflective surfaces. The slender body has a plunge lock and multi-position pocket clip that allow users to carry the Propel AO however they see fit. Proudly made in the USA.
Specifications
- Overall Length:8.50"
- Blade Length:3.50"
- Blade Material:CPM-S30V
- Blade Thickness:0.12"
- Blade Style:Tanto
- Finish:Black
- Edge Type:Serrated
- Handle Length:5.00"
- Handle Thickness:0.53"
- Handle Material:G-10
- Color:Tan
- Frame/Liner:Stainless Steel
- Weight:4.28 oz.
- User:Right Hand, Left Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Down, Tip-Up
- Knife Type:Spring Assisted
- Opener:Thumb Stud
- Lock Type:Plunge Lock
- Brand:Gerber
- Model:Propel
- Model Number:30-000725
- Best Use:Tactical
- Country of Origin:USA
- Product Type:Knife
Maybe I should have gone with the Benchmade.
No problem with opening, extremely sharp, I don't know about sharpening because after a couple months of use it is nowhere near needing it. The raised button and large thumb studs with G-10 make this the best knife for gloved hands. It is awesome.
I took a chance with this Gerber knife. I didn’t realize some of the errors posted here were correct though.
It came with a deck of cards from Blade HQ sponsored by Gerber. Nice touch.
Opening the knife is tough. This is an spring assisted opening knife (not an automatic). To open you need to disengage the safety switch and then use the thumb stud to deploy the blade. This takes a fair amount of effort to get the blade to deploy. However when it does, it feels solid. But don’t expect this to break in easily or at all. I used it for a day and a half with light duty (cutting plastic wrap off boxed skids). I’ve oiled the mechanism with appropriate oil to Gerber specs. This is a tough knife to get to deploy. I called Gerber and they are aware there is an issue with this particular make and model knife.
The blade has a little play from side to side when fully deployed but so does my Benchmade of same quality. The safety switch also sticks a bit and takes some doing to get it to fully seat.
Anothe detail I am a little discouraged with is the way this particular knife was sharpened. It seems sharp but has a slight wave line to the edge from the coating on the blade. It doesn’t mess with its functionality but overall attention to detail while sharpening could of made a better edge and appearance.
All in all I am returning the knife and hopefully switching it out for a Benchmade. (That is if bladehq will allow this due to inspection first) I’ll update later with more info.
The fit and finish on the blade is okay, wasn't perfect. The handle ergonomics and feel really surpassed my expectations. Not big and bulky/sleek/ but not light and wimpy.
Its not every time that i buy a pocket knife that i feel confident my life can depend on it. I wanted this knife as a functional, utilitarian, defensive tool while overseas. And i absolutely feel confident with it so far. Thank you Blade hq, enjoying doing business with you guys and the fast shipping.
There is one major complaint I have for this knife and also the Auto 06 model's design, that is the switch button is not recessed into the scale, which means to safely carry the knife you have to engage the opening safety, which is rather annoying.
Over all I'll say this is a high value, well designed and relatively well made auto choice for duty use or day to day carry if you are legally allowed to do so. I hope to see more auto's with G10 scaled handles on the market in the future.
Maybe I should have gone with the Benchmade.