--- product_id: 115317523 title: "Gerber Gear Fastball - Slim, Lightweight Folding Knife with Lock Release - Pocket Knife with 3-Position Clip - EDC Gear - 3\" - Made in USA - Black" brand: "gerber gear" price: "€ 272.96" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Gerber Gear" url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/115317523-gerber-gear-fastball-slim-lightweight-folding-knife-with-lock-release store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Black oxide coated blade for stealth & durability Ball bearings for ultra-smooth action Precision detent for lightning-fast one-handed open Gerber Gear Fastball - Slim, Lightweight Folding Knife with Lock Release - Pocket Knife with 3-Position Clip - EDC Gear - 3" - Made in USA - Black **Brand:** gerber gear **Price:** € 272.96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🗡️ Flip Fast, Carry Smart — Own the Edge of Everyday Excellence ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gerber Gear Fastball - Slim, Lightweight Folding Knife with Lock Release - Pocket Knife with 3-Position Clip - EDC Gear - 3" - Made in USA - Black by gerber gear - **How much does it cost?** € 272.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/115317523-gerber-gear-fastball-slim-lightweight-folding-knife-with-lock-release) ## Best For - gerber gear enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gerber gear brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Slim 3-inch blade and lightweight aluminum handle combine to create a knife that’s as practical as it is stylish—perfect for the modern professional on the move. - • **Stealth Meets Strength:** Black oxide coated Wharncliffe blade delivers corrosion resistance and a sleek, tactical look that stands out in any EDC lineup. - • **Customizable Carry Comfort:** 3-position pocket clip adapts to your style—inside or outside pocket, left or right hand, for discreet, low-profile carry. - • **Secure & Intuitive Locking:** Easy-off liner lock ensures safe, quick blade release and closure, engineered for confident everyday use. - • **Effortless One-Handed Mastery:** Experience the smoothest, most reliable flip with precision ball bearings and a detent system designed for lightning-fast deployment. ## Overview The Gerber Fastball Flipper Knife features a 3-inch S30V stainless steel Wharncliffe blade with a black oxide coating for enhanced durability and stealth. Engineered with precision ball bearings and a detent system, it offers ultra-smooth, lightning-fast one-handed opening. Its slim aluminum handle includes a versatile 3-position pocket clip for customizable carry, while the easy-off liner lock ensures secure and intuitive blade operation. Weighing just 2.7 ounces, this compact, ambidextrous knife is designed for professionals seeking a high-performance, stylish everyday carry tool. ## Description Durable Pocket Knife: The Gerber Gear Fastball knife is precision-engineered with a high carbon S30V Wharncliffe blade for unmatched edge retention Lightweight Pocket Knife: This slim, foldable knife has a lightweight design with a 3-inch blade and an easy-off Liner Lock release Smooth Safety Knife: Our survival knife also features B.O.S.S. Tech for consistent, ball-bearing driven "lightswitching" operation, making it a reliable folding knife Versatile Carry: Equipped with a 3-position pocket clip, this foldable knife offers adaptable carrying options and a black oxide coated blade for added resilience About Gerber Gear: Since we made our start 85 years ago, we've been making blades and tools that have been companions on countless adventures Review: Just about the perfect EDC - I've carried a few other knives everyday for the past few years, my favorite being the Leatherman c33T (and c33Tx) mainly because of the screwdriver tools. For my entire youth I carried a Victorinox Tinker (or similar) because I worshipped Macgyver. Let that color my review if you want, but I use the built-in screwdrivers in the c33T daily. People ask "why not just carry a multi-tool?" Well, because I don't want a multi-tool. I want a knife with some screwdrivers. So that was my standard before deciding to give the Fastball a try. I was looking for something slightly more basic and diminutive in size. First impressions of the Fastball are: - Super slimline, low profile frame - One-handed opening action is the most positive I've ever used. The design is brilliant. - Blade profile is unique, very cool - Clip has two positions, you can remount it on the other end of the frame if you like - One-handed closing took a little practice. Carrying is a much better experience because of the low profile frame. It's easy to forget it's clipped to the inside of my pocket. On most knives, the clip has a bent-out end to facilitate easy sliding onto whatever you're clipping it to. I don't like it because I wear my knife on the inside of my pocket and that little bent-out metal end scratches whatever I lean against. So for all all my knives I will remove the clip, put it in the vise, and bend the end so that it's not so proud. The Fastball is no exception. The clip is great but I bent the end back a little so it's lower profile. The edge that comes on the Fastball is pretty decent, but like most factory knives it's just a start. It's hard to describe how amazing the one-handed opening of the Fastball feels. It's almost effortless, and it's pure geometry of the quillon/guard part of the blade. My one reservation initially was the one-handed closure. At first it felt like closing it required a little too much effort to break the detent and it would accelerate the blade closed, maybe on my thumb. After a little playing with it, I realized that while my thumb was working the release, it was totally protected by the quillon of the blade. You keep your thumb there until you've pushed the blade beyond the detent, then move it out of the way and the blade closes with no effort. I can see how this might take a little practice for someone not used to it. Overall, I'm pretty pleased with the Fastball. The form factor, the aesthetic, the dynamic of the one-handed opening...all are awesome. The only thing that could make it better are built-in phillips and flat head drivers. :) Review: Ask perfect as they come - This knife was as perfect as I could imagine. From the first opening, it was as slick as they come. Quality was excellent. Assembly was perfect, as was blade centering. The knife was so good, it's boring. I'm not fan of (dirt-magnet, soon-to-be-scratchy) ball bearings, but at least they were greased from the factory. Generally they are not! It's slightly on the small side, which surprised me. It's in the mid-size category I guess, but only barely. But because of that, it carries discretely. It has only the essentials. I'm not a fan of flippers or liner-locks, but the ergonomics of the controls on this knife are such that they don't get in your way. However this depends on your hands. I have long, skinny fingers. If you have big hands, this knife may not be for you. Unfortunately it has pocket clip, which I loathe. It least it's a deep pocket clip without multiple bends. And the edges were radiused and polished, but it would probably still stratch the paint on cars. So how pokey, slicey, or choppy is it? Very pokey (for a sheepsfoot profile!), somewhat slicey and not good for chopping. My sharpness scale, from dull to sharp: Wooden Dowel > Butter Knife > Letter Opener > Dollar-Store Razor > Utility-blade Sharp > Usefully Sharp > Dangerously Sharp This knife: Level 1 Letter Opener Comments: Typical grinding-wheel factory sharpening. Sort of annoying, since it's S30V and takes more work to fix. But it was consistent in both angle and edge, from end-to-end. Overall, it's the most well-executed knife I have in my collection. ## Features - Durable Pocket Knife: The Gerber Gear Fastball knife is precision-engineered with a high carbon S30V Wharncliffe blade for unmatched edge retention - Lightweight Pocket Knife: This slim, foldable knife has a lightweight design with a 3-inch blade and an easy-off Liner Lock release - Smooth Safety Knife: Our survival knife also features B.O.S.S. Tech for consistent, ball-bearing driven "lightswitching" operation, making it a reliable folding knife - Versatile Carry: Equipped with a 3-position pocket clip, this foldable knife offers adaptable carrying options and a black oxide coated blade for added resilience - About Gerber Gear: Since we made our start 85 years ago, we've been making blades and tools that have been companions on countless adventures ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07P5G9C1N | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #396,660 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #1,933 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives | | Blade Edge | Flat | | Blade Length | 3 Inches | | Blade Material | Stainless Steel | | Blade Shape | Wharncliffe | | Blade Type | Wharncliffe | | Brand | Gerber Gear | | Brand Name | Gerber Gear | | Color | Black | | Customer Package Type | Box | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 529 Reviews | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Aluminum | | Included Components | G1612 | | Is Product Cordless | Yes | | Item Length | 6 Inches | | Item Shape | Rectangular, Curved | | Item Type Name | Fastball Linerlock Black | | Item Weight | 2.7 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Gerber Gear | | Model Name | G1612 | | Model Number | G1612 | | Part Number | G1612 | | Power Source | Manual | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor | | Reusability | Reusable | | Size | 3" | | Special Feature | Versatile | | Special Features | Versatile | | Style | Modern | | UPC | 013658156890 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Gerber Gear - **Color:** Black - **Handle Material:** Aluminum - **Included Components:** G1612 - **Model Name:** G1612 - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Outdoor - **Special Feature:** Versatile - **Style:** Modern ## Images ![Gerber Gear Fastball - Slim, Lightweight Folding Knife with Lock Release - Pocket Knife with 3-Position Clip - EDC Gear - 3" - Made in USA - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BFu-aVYKL.jpg) ![Gerber Gear Fastball - Slim, Lightweight Folding Knife with Lock Release - Pocket Knife with 3-Position Clip - EDC Gear - 3" - Made in USA - Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61R+b9Sl4QL.jpg) ![Gerber Gear Fastball - Slim, Lightweight Folding Knife with Lock Release - Pocket Knife with 3-Position Clip - EDC Gear - 3" - Made in USA - Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61U+1TtB16L.jpg) ![Gerber Gear Fastball - Slim, Lightweight Folding Knife with Lock Release - Pocket Knife with 3-Position Clip - EDC Gear - 3" - Made in USA - Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61N65v+zlQL.jpg) ![Gerber Gear Fastball - Slim, Lightweight Folding Knife with Lock Release - Pocket Knife with 3-Position Clip - EDC Gear - 3" - Made in USA - Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61auR5exK3L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just about the perfect EDC *by B***R on April 13, 2019* I've carried a few other knives everyday for the past few years, my favorite being the Leatherman c33T (and c33Tx) mainly because of the screwdriver tools. For my entire youth I carried a Victorinox Tinker (or similar) because I worshipped Macgyver. Let that color my review if you want, but I use the built-in screwdrivers in the c33T daily. People ask "why not just carry a multi-tool?" Well, because I don't want a multi-tool. I want a knife with some screwdrivers. So that was my standard before deciding to give the Fastball a try. I was looking for something slightly more basic and diminutive in size. First impressions of the Fastball are: - Super slimline, low profile frame - One-handed opening action is the most positive I've ever used. The design is brilliant. - Blade profile is unique, very cool - Clip has two positions, you can remount it on the other end of the frame if you like - One-handed closing took a little practice. Carrying is a much better experience because of the low profile frame. It's easy to forget it's clipped to the inside of my pocket. On most knives, the clip has a bent-out end to facilitate easy sliding onto whatever you're clipping it to. I don't like it because I wear my knife on the inside of my pocket and that little bent-out metal end scratches whatever I lean against. So for all all my knives I will remove the clip, put it in the vise, and bend the end so that it's not so proud. The Fastball is no exception. The clip is great but I bent the end back a little so it's lower profile. The edge that comes on the Fastball is pretty decent, but like most factory knives it's just a start. It's hard to describe how amazing the one-handed opening of the Fastball feels. It's almost effortless, and it's pure geometry of the quillon/guard part of the blade. My one reservation initially was the one-handed closure. At first it felt like closing it required a little too much effort to break the detent and it would accelerate the blade closed, maybe on my thumb. After a little playing with it, I realized that while my thumb was working the release, it was totally protected by the quillon of the blade. You keep your thumb there until you've pushed the blade beyond the detent, then move it out of the way and the blade closes with no effort. I can see how this might take a little practice for someone not used to it. Overall, I'm pretty pleased with the Fastball. The form factor, the aesthetic, the dynamic of the one-handed opening...all are awesome. The only thing that could make it better are built-in phillips and flat head drivers. :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ask perfect as they come *by T***P on September 25, 2023* This knife was as perfect as I could imagine. From the first opening, it was as slick as they come. Quality was excellent. Assembly was perfect, as was blade centering. The knife was so good, it's boring. I'm not fan of (dirt-magnet, soon-to-be-scratchy) ball bearings, but at least they were greased from the factory. Generally they are not! It's slightly on the small side, which surprised me. It's in the mid-size category I guess, but only barely. But because of that, it carries discretely. It has only the essentials. I'm not a fan of flippers or liner-locks, but the ergonomics of the controls on this knife are such that they don't get in your way. However this depends on your hands. I have long, skinny fingers. If you have big hands, this knife may not be for you. Unfortunately it has pocket clip, which I loathe. It least it's a deep pocket clip without multiple bends. And the edges were radiused and polished, but it would probably still stratch the paint on cars. So how pokey, slicey, or choppy is it? Very pokey (for a sheepsfoot profile!), somewhat slicey and not good for chopping. My sharpness scale, from dull to sharp: Wooden Dowel > Butter Knife > Letter Opener > Dollar-Store Razor > Utility-blade Sharp > Usefully Sharp > Dangerously Sharp This knife: Level 1 Letter Opener Comments: Typical grinding-wheel factory sharpening. Sort of annoying, since it's S30V and takes more work to fix. But it was consistent in both angle and edge, from end-to-end. Overall, it's the most well-executed knife I have in my collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bad Ass high quality cleaver style pocket knife! *by A***Z on November 7, 2025* AMAZING knife! So HAPPY I decided to purchase. It’s EXPENSIVE. I was hesitant because of the price. It’s not as big as I thought, but that was my fault because I knew the measurements. That being said. What a gorgeous knife. You get s20 steel. An anodized handle that’s smooth to the touch. It say made in the USA Portland Oregon on the blade. For me that’s a plus, because I love those kind of details. When you engage the thumb stem, the blade snaps out. EVERYTHING about this piece feels high quality. I got the desert brown handle because I wanted the black blade. If you’re looking for a smaller folding knife that’s a clever style I would definitely get this. ## Frequently Bought Together - Gerber Gear Fastball - Slim, Lightweight Folding Knife with Lock Release - Pocket Knife with 3-Position Clip - EDC Gear - 3", Black - Gerber Gear Zilch Folding Pocket Knife, 3.1 Inch Plain Edge Blade, Drab Red - CJRB Pyrite-Light Pocket Knife, Folding Knife with 3.34'' AR-RPM9 Steel Blade Small Pocket Knife with Pocket Clip for Men Women, EDC Knife for Camping Survival Hiking Knives J1945 Blue --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/115317523-gerber-gear-fastball-slim-lightweight-folding-knife-with-lock-release](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/115317523-gerber-gear-fastball-slim-lightweight-folding-knife-with-lock-release) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*