Gerber Gear Strap Cutter with Glass Breaker, Foliage Green | 22-01943

Overview of the Gerber Gear Strap Cutter | 22-01943

A seat belt that will not release can pin a driver in place after a rollover, and an open knife blade is the last thing you want near the person in that seat. The Gerber Gear Strap Cutter 22-01943 is a compact seat belt cutter and rescue hook knife in Foliage Green with a shielded edge that cuts the strap, not the occupant.

Gerber states the 420HC stainless steel hook cuts through nylon straps and seat belts in seconds. A glass breaker tip, molded rubber grip, and extra-large finger hole round out this Made in USA rescue tool, listed under NSN 2590-01-576-2424.

Built for Fast, Controlled Cuts

• Shielded hook blade: the blunt hook guides webbing into the edge and keeps the edge away from skin.
• Sure grip: the finger hole and textured back edge hold steady in rain, mud, or gloves.
• Ready to mount: the sheath attaches to MOLLE webbing, belts, and visor panels.

Who Carries It

Paramedics, firefighters, patrol officers, soldiers, and tow operators carry it on duty. Drivers and preppers keep one within reach in the vehicle.

Key Features

• Fast strap cutting: Gerber states it cuts through nylon straps and seat belts in seconds.
• Single bevel edge with blunt hook: the hook shields the edge to protect skin and delicate surfaces.
• 420HC stainless steel: a black oxide coating cuts glare and helps resist corrosion.
• Glass breaker tip: the pommel tip gives you a backup way to break a vehicle side window.
• Injection molded rubber grip: an extra-large finger hole, finger hook, and textured back edge keep control with gloves on.
• Two mounting clips: Gerber's federal price list shows a MOLLE adaptable clip and a MALICE clip included with the sheath.
• Lanyard hole: add cord to tether the cutter to a bag, vest, or visor.
• Military issue: listed as a Safety Hook Knife under NSN 2590-01-576-2424.
• Care: wipe the blade dry after use and add a light coat of oil to prevent spotting.
• Warranty: backed by Gerber's limited lifetime warranty.

Specifications

Compatibility

• Mounting: fits MOLLE and PALS webbing on plate carriers, medical bags, and visor panels, plus duty belts and vest straps.
• Cuts: seat belts, nylon webbing, straps, cordage, and clothing.
• Not for: steel cable, chain, or metal handcuffs. For metal cuffs, use a dedicated tool such as the Monadnock Metal and Disposable Handcuff Cutter 8500-0-2.
• Color options: this listing is Foliage Green. Choose the Gerber Gear Strap Cutter in Black (22-01944), the Gerber Gear Strap Cutter in Coyote Brown (30-000132), or the high visibility Gerber Gear Strap Cutter with Orange Sheath (1070066) to match your gear.

Intended Users

EMTs and paramedics use it to cut seat belts and clothing during patient access. Firefighters and rescue crews carry it for vehicle extrication. Patrol officers and corrections officers clip it to a duty belt or vest to cut webbing and fabric fast. Soldiers mount it on plate carriers in a color that matches foliage green kit. Tow operators, commercial drivers, and everyday motorists keep one on the visor or console. Preppers and survivalists add it to vehicle emergency kits.

What's Included

• 1 Gerber Gear Strap Cutter, Foliage Green
• 1 molded sheath
• 1 MOLLE adaptable clip
• 1 MALICE clip

Not included: lanyard cord such as 550lb Type III Polyester Paracord and a dedicated window punch such as the Zak Tool Pocket Window Punch ZAK-57P. Order these separately.

Available at WCUniforms

WCUniforms, the DBA of West Coast Uniforms and Accessories, Inc., has served first responders since 2013 from San Diego, and this strap cutter ships from our Michigan warehouse to customers across the United States. WCUniforms is owned by a U.S. Marine veteran and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran who also served as a city police officer and EMT, so we stock rescue tools we would trust on a call. Want a premium fixed hook? Compare it with the Benchmade Model 7 Rescue Hook Knife and Strap Cutter.

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