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.

The Covert is the second in Gerber's line of Applegate-Fairbairn folding tactical knives. Designed by former OSS officer, Col. Rex Applegate, the Covert is a 3/4 scale, pocket clip version of the original Applegate-Fairbairn Combat Folder. Col. Rex Applegate, with over 40 years of knife design experience, is legendary in the world of knife design and hand-to-hand combat. The Covert has a blade length of 3.75 inches, making it legal to carry in most municipalities.

Key Features:
- Thumb stud for easy one-handed opening
- Sturdy liner lock keeps blade locked securely in place
- Pocket clip
- Full stainless steel liners

Closed Length: 4.9"
Overall Length: 8.7"
Blade Length: 3.78"
Weight: 4.2 ounces
Lock Mechanism: Liner Lock and Roto-Lock
Blade Style: Double bevel, Serrated edge
Blade Material: 154CM Stainless steel, no-glare black
Handle Material: Fiberglass filled nylon