ASP has been intently focused these days on helping to create a “friendlier” duty belt. It started by introducing ultra-light batons, cuffs and flashlights for weight-reduction, and is now moving into space optimization, with the introduction of a series of keepers that make better use of increasingly-scarce duty belt real estate. Traditional keepers serve a necessary purpose―securing the duty belt to the inner belt―but do nothing more, other than take up space. ASP’s new keepers serve that primary purpose, but add the functionality of a mini “holster” for some small but important tools:
The Edge Knife Keeper holds one of the company’s pocket tools―the Edge Knife has a razor-sharp primary blade and secondary/serrated blade, as well as a handcuff key and combination file/ruler/flat screwdriver ($42, Edge Knife included)
The Flashlight Keeper keeps an ASP Guardian CR flashlight at the ready. The Guardian is a 300 lumen tactical light that’s ideal for EDC or backup ($96.00, Guardian Light included)
Traditional single and double-width Keepers (for belt retention only, no tools or pockets) are also available. All of the products in the Keeper family are crafted of top-grain cowhide. Tool Keepers feature adjustable hook/loop fasteners, while traditional Keepers secure with double snaps.
