The Covert is the second in Gerber's line of Applegate-Fairbairn folding tactical knives. Designed by former OSS officer, Col. Rex Applegate, the Covert is a 3/4 scale, pocket clip version of the original Applegate-Fairbairn® Combat Folder. Col Rex Applegate, with over 40 years of knife design experience, is legendary in the world of knife design and hand-to-hand combat. The Covert has a blade length of 3.75 inches, making it legal to carry in most municipalities.