The Suspension NXT is Gerber's budget full-size: 15 outboard locking tools, 6.7 ounces, 4.25 inches closed, with a spring-loaded plier head and a pocket clip. The original Suspension is the heavier butterfly-frame tool it replaced. Different bodies, so each has its own sheath.
The NXT ships with a pocket clip and no sheath; the original Suspension shipped with a nylon pouch. A molded kydex sheath gives either a fixed home on the belt, holds by the frame with an audible click, and is guaranteed for life on a tool that costs forty dollars.
Quick specs
| Sheath | Material | Retention | Carry | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kydex Sheath for the Gerber Suspension NXT | Kydex | Adjustable | Belt clip; Tek-Lok and MOLLE sold separately | $29.99 |
| Kydex Sheath for Gerber Suspension | Kydex | Adjustable | Belt clip; Tek-Lok and MOLLE sold separately | $29.99 |
Fitment
The NXT sheath fits the Suspension NXT; the Suspension sheath fits the original Suspension. Not interchangeable. Every sheath here is formed on the actual tool, so if your model is a variant, check the dimensions or ask before ordering.
The sheath, reviewed
1. Kydex Sheath for the Gerber Suspension NXT
Molded in kydex to the tool it is named for, handmade in the U.S.A. by military veterans, with adjustable retention and an audible click when the tool seats. Available in black, black carbon fiber, and coyote brown carbon fiber. Guaranteed for life.
2. Kydex Sheath for Gerber Suspension
Molded in kydex to the tool it is named for, handmade in the U.S.A. by military veterans, with adjustable retention and an audible click when the tool seats. Available in black, black carbon fiber, and coyote brown carbon fiber. Guaranteed for life.
How to carry it
On a belt
The sheath ships with the standard Clip & Carry belt clip, which is universal across all our multitool sheaths and carries the tool vertically on a normal belt.
On a duty or work belt
Swap the clip for the Tek-Lok belt clip, which fits belts up to 2.25 inches wide and attaches with the sheath's existing holes.
On a pack, vest or bag
The MOLLE clip replaces the belt clip using the same screws and mounts the sheath to MOLLE webbing on a bag or plate carrier.
Why kydex
Kydex is a thermoformed plastic that is molded directly on the tool, so the sheath holds it by shape rather than by squeezing it. It does not absorb water, oil, or sweat, does not stretch, does not fray at the belt loop, and lets the tool draw with one hand. A retention screw sets how firmly it holds. It is why every sheath here is guaranteed for life.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Suspension sheath fit the Suspension NXT?
No. They are different bodies. Each has its own sheath.
Do I need to remove the NXT's pocket clip?
No. The sheath holds the frame with the clip in place.
Does it fit the Gerber Truss?
No. The Truss has its own sheath.
Can I carry it on a pack?
Yes, with the MOLLE clip.
The bottom line
If you carry the tool daily, the Kydex Sheath for the Gerber Suspension NXT is the upgrade that keeps it on your belt, clicks it in, and outlasts the pouch it came with. Add the Tek-Lok for a duty belt or the MOLLE clip for a pack.
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