The May/June issue of RECOIL was a veritable highlight reel of Gerber Tactical products:
- The 06 Auto 10th Anniversary was featured on the cover, as well as being the central piece of the issue; a 2-page auto knife round-up and review.
- The 06 Auto 10th Anniversary was lauded for commemorating deployed soldiers and premium American made construction.
- The Impromptu Pen was featured in the magazine's insert that outlined tactical EDC gear for different tactical professionals (by trade).
- The Impromptu pen was picked for 'the Outdoorsman'. The Gerber Shard was also picked for 'the Gray Man'.