Gerber / Emerson Alliance - Black, Serrated

Ernie Emerson designed this awesome defender of freedom that offers fully automatic deployment.

Ernie didn't earn his reputation as a tactical knife expert by cranking out crap. He expects Gerber to use only primo materials and components in building his namesake knife, and we do. This knife is configured in such a way as to achieve the speed and might that tactical pros require, while still protecting the user with features like the patent pending safety pin, which prevents accidental deployments.

The black oxide-coated blade is of the 154CM variety, with a Rockwell Hardness rating of HRC 59 to 62. The exotic-looking handle is machined out of 6061-T6 anodized aluminum, which is as hard as it is tactile. And its damned tactile.

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Item # 22-07158 NSN # 5110-01-516-3244

Overall Length: 8.7"
Blade Length: 3.44"
Closed Length: 5.39"
Weight: 6 oz.
Lock Mechanism: Cross bolt
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Material: 154CM
Blade Type: Serrated
Handle Material: 6061 T6 Aluminum
Sheath Material: Ballistic nylon
Opening Style: Automatic

Features

Fully automatic operation
Patent pending safety pin
154CM Black oxide-coated blade

Reviews

5 CTS Decon Chris T. - FEB 23, 2013

Great knife! I just bought one for me and for my gf.

5 former UDT mo chavez - JUL 12, 2012

This is an excellent,hard working knife,I live in a wheelchair(lost both legs)My no.1 protection and I know how to use it!!!Keep up the good work!!!MC

4 Busted spring 101st ABN SGT - JUN 10, 2012

The knife has been excellent. Stays sharp even when put through hell and back. Was issued to me during the 08-09 deployment to Iraq. Busted the spring recently. Just put in a warranty claim a few minutes ago. Curious to see how well Gerber backs up the product. We shall see.

5 Correctional Officer Gary - APR 6, 2012

Just got this knife today was bigger than I expected, but that is great since I have big hands. Very nice knife well balanced opens quick. Most automatic knives I've held want to leap out of your hand this knife has the right opening speed and balance to stay put. The saftey is nice and can be kept disingaged if you want to have it ready at a moments notice. Overall very nice knife!

4 Emergency Personnel John - MAR 30, 2012

After retiring from US Army, I now work for the City of Houston that this is the most excellent knife I have ever used. It stay sharp no matter what.

5 Your Title Tim - MAR 5, 2012

I bought mine when they first came out on the market and have carried it in my pocket since 2003. The serrrations have been a plus and minus for me. A plus for cutting through cordage and a minus when sharpening. The spring finally snapped on me last week. For having carried this blade and put it through the ringer for 9 years and the spring just now snapped after the jumps at Fort Bragg and the deployments in the deserts. I couldn't have asked for a better knife.

5 Quality Knife Nate - FEB 14, 2012

This is probably the highest quality most durable knife that I've owned. I agree that the serrated part of the blade is more of a pain than a benefit.

I've had my knife for about 3 years and it has functioned at 100%, and the blade has stood up incredibly well

5 Great Knife Mike - JAN 3, 2012

This knife was a life saver when I was in the Army. I agree that it shouldn't be serrated but it got the job done and it can be punished and still perform great.

5 Owner High Desert Tactical Tucker - AUG 15, 2011

Its bull shit that you don't offer this knife with a non serrated blade. I sent my strait blade Emerson in for repair and it needed replaced so I was sent this piece of junk serrated.
The knife is great but a serrated blade is only good for people who

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