{"product_id":"gerber-applegate-fairbairn-combat-folder-first-production-run-1996-usa-44","title":"Gerber Applegate-Fairbairn Combat Folder First Production Run 1996 USA (44)","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1k8uwy3\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"409\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct Description\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eA highly collectible early example of the Gerber Applegate-Fairbairn Combat Folder from the First Production Run of 1996.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eThis USA-made Gerber features the iconic folding-knife design developed in collaboration with \u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eColonel Rex Applegate and W.E. Fairbairn\u003c\/strong\u003e. This example is distinguished by the factory blade marking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e“First Production Run 1996”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eThe opposite side carries the \u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eRex Applegate and W.E. Fairbairn signature markings\u003c\/strong\u003e along with \u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e“COMBAT FOLDER.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eThis early-production configuration predates later versions equipped with Gerber's secondary safety mechanism. It was designed without a conventional pocket clip and was instead supplied with a dedicated belt sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eThis example includes its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eoriginal Gerber Applegate USA sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e, which remains in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"awn8tc\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cbvl1\" data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Applegate-Fairbairn Combat Folder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eyqvgh\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Production Run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dkhsnu\" data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sxka41\" data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10j3grn\" data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-bevel spear-point profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nede94\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k82eem\" data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jws9uf\" data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black molded synthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e0s6l5\" data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eOpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual thumb studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lwz4j2\" data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eLock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liner lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r4kjaj\" data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003ePocket Clip:\u003c\/strong\u003e None – correct for this early configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1do2f8h\" data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gerber\/Applegate belt sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rek6rr\" data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Mint \/ Excellent+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dsbqcz\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eNear Mint \/ Excellent+ collector condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eThis knife displays exceptionally little evidence of previous carry or use. The blade retains a clean original finish with crisp factory markings and a full edge. The black handle is exceptionally clean, and the hardware shows minimal evidence of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eThe original Gerber\/Applegate sheath is also in excellent condition with clean stitching, hardware and markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eDue to the age of this knife, minor handling or storage marks may be present. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eThe knife and sheath pictured are the actual items you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gerber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44933273976883,"sku":"EGB0044","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8092\/1395\/files\/GerberApplegateFairbainFront.jpg?v=1790624054","url":"https:\/\/shandonsteel.com\/products\/gerber-applegate-fairbairn-combat-folder-first-production-run-1996-usa-44","provider":"Shandon Steel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}