This is a cool kit for those requiring basic illumination and cutting tools. It includes Gerber Gear Sheath, eFECT weapon maintenance tool, MP 600 one-handed multi-tool, and Recon-M II flashlight. It also includes a strap cutter which is rapidly becoming recognized as critical for those riding in vehicles whether military or civilian LE.
It’s available for unit and agency purchase through ADS Inc.
Tags: ADS Inc, Gerber Gear
The Gerber Strap Cutter works alright, but is not the best on the market. I have carried it, and it has two problems-
1, the sheath it comes with has a friction retention, and when moving around in and out of vehicles or other obstacles it can snag and be pulled out;
2, the shape is not very comfortable to hold in the hand,
The Benchmade Strap Cutters are better, and take care of both of those problems.
I’m with you on the retention issue. That could be a problem but a strap cutter isn’t something you use regularly. It doesn’t exactly need to be the most ergonomic item you’re carrying. It’s important that it works, is accessible and is lightweight and compact. Since its only intended to do one thing and that thing is only when you are mounted, there’s no reason to over engineer it.
I carry mine handle down and have never had any retention problems. I also find the ergonomics to be quite acceptable – a short paracord loop attached to the bottom appears to aid in drawing and hand holding as well.
I’m sure it will work fine, I just find the ergonomics to be slightly off when wearing gloves.