Gerber Gear Strap Cutter with Glass Breaker, Coyote Brown

Overview of the Gerber Gear Strap Cutter | 30-000132

After a rollover, a jammed seat belt can pin someone in place while every second counts. The Gerber Gear Strap Cutter 30-000132 is a compact seat belt cutter and hook knife with a shielded edge, so you cut the strap and not the person wearing it.

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 in Coyote Brown.

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. Everyday 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 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 under NSN 5110-01-578-4889.
• 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 Coyote Brown. Choose the Gerber Gear Strap Cutter in Black (22-01944) or the Gerber Gear Strap Cutter in FG504 Green (22-01943) 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 to cut away straps and gear. 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, Coyote Brown
• 1 molded sheath
• 1 MOLLE adaptable clip
• 1 MALICE clip

Not included: lanyard cord 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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