Col. Rex Applegate was one of the foremost authorities in Close Quarters Combat and was one of the first members of the OSS (Office of Strategic Services). As a forerunner to the CIA, he served in numerous missions during WWII, and many of the training manuals that he authored are still in use today. The Applegate-Fairbairn family of knives is based on the designs developed when Col. Applegate and William Fairbairn worked together to develop techniques outlined in their work.

Each knife in the Applegate-Fairbairn line offers agility, speed, balance, control and toughness. The fiberglass filled nylon is reliable and comfortable.

This is the original Applegate-Fairbairn folder offered by Gerber. This large Combat folder is the collaborative effort of Colonel Rex Applegate, Bill Harsey and Butch Vallotin. This large folder was designed for military and police type applications. It is sturdily constructed with full stainless steel liners and a sturdy liner lock mechanism. A tough ballistic nylon sheath comes with the knife. The Combat is designed to be carried in either an up and down position or a sideways position. A right / left thumb stud system make this knife highly functional for right or left handers.

Key Features:
- Thumb stud for easy one-handed opening
- Sturdy liner lock keeps blade locked securely in place
- Ballistic nylon sheath is designed to be worn in either a vertical or horizontal position
- Full stainless steel liners

Closed Length: 5.64"
Overall Length: 10.06"
Blade Length: 4.48"
Weight: 7.4 ounces
Lock Mechanism: Liner Lock
Blade Style: Double bevel, Serrated edge
Blade Material: 425 Modified stainless steel
Handle Material: Fiberglass filled nylon
Sheath: Ballistic nylon sheath with optional horizontal / vertical carry