The Bear Grylls one is very similar to this model and is very well designed. The BG model does come with some additional features ontop of emergency instructions on the back. I wouldn't shrug it off. But I own both and they are both outstanding.
if you want a cheap but perfect bushcraft knife that will last you a lifetime get the condor bushlore! brilliant knife also and the cold steel spartan is one of the best folders ive had feels brilliant in the hand and you see many people saying "is so hard to open with one hand... its not either while pulling out it automatically opens or just with your thumb its a very light thing to flip open solid knife
I grabbed one of these on sale a while back and just threw it in my bag. I have probably a dozen knives that cost 5 times more than this and for some reason the Strongarm is what I always grabbed without thinking. The weird thing is I've had horrible experiences with gerber as a company over the years, so kind of surprised the strongarm actually lived up to its reputation. Definitely one solid blade
Yeah Gerber is more miss than hit lately but when they hit it's pretty good. I got mine back when it was released before they double the price. I carry it as a belt knife when hunting so my skinner can stay sharp and clean in my kit.
@@crazeeazyeah I'd say that if u are over 40 u probably have atleast a passing respect for gerber as a company and brand. Under 30.... u probably just think of them as the company that sells the junk knives at Walmart in the camping area. And neither is right or wrong. They are all of those things and then some.
I’ve had this knife for three years. I had it strapped to the bottom of my backpack for when I had towalk to work. It’s been on numerous camping trips and even gone to Colorado mountains. I still haven’t sharpened it once and still don’t need too. It’s an AMMAZING knife.
They have had this one out there for about ten years. I believe they still have a few Chinese knives also. A lot of people out there don't like this knife. Based purely on the cheap price. Which is ridiculous.
Gerber is all I'll ever own. I broke a Gerber folding knife battoning through wood. Sent them an email with pics, they mailed me a brand-new updated version of the same knife! Not many companies stand by their products like that these days. Not to mention American made! Thank you Gerber for an excellent product
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I love my Strong arm. Ive had mine for over 2 years now. Has survived a training rotation to Korea as well as Germany and more field events in the Georgia swamp than I can count. Bought it for the Sheth and keep it on the front of my kit. Behind my mag pouches which has ended up being a great setup.
I own one for bushcraft. 4 years at this point. Stays sharp, tip still intact. Best knife I've ever purchased. The black (paint?/protective coat) is wearing out from all the batonings, but no rust.
Same man mine though needs a sharpening from all the meat for some reason dear hide and dirt really took a bit of the sharpness from it but yet it still has a reliable sharpness anyhow except where I hit metal that chipped the blade lol
Every Gerber I have owned has never let me down. Some of the sheaths have fallen apart before but never the knife and Gerber has replaced every Sheath that has malfunctioned on me. Definitely worth the money
Oh god, my pants where already soiled when you sparked the rod. I wish I had, well, money in general. Fuck, I feel like a nice like that would allow me to even live in this god forsaken desert.
I have this exact gerber strongarm, I took it to a week of zuku mountain valley camping did all kinds of cutting and chopping this knife is an absolute unit strong, sturdy and reliable
Absolutely love this way of reviewing beatable fixed blades, not crazy technical. The points being made are based in reality and based on real world experience.
Great vid! Picked one up to have something sturdy and sharp on my pack fly fishing back bays and sod banks. Two years in the salt and still in great shape.
Bro, thank you so much for reviewing this knife. Bought one in black a few months ago, now I feel better about my choice. (Was too nervous to attempt to test it since I'm currently not making a whole lot)
Got issued one of those with a sharpening stone for SERE. That poor knife was so clapped out, but after a few minutes on that stone she’d be back ready to work.
Gerber makes my favorite blades. Had one fall out my pocket when riding one day, ended up inbeeded in the roadway. Flatbar n a hammer got it out. Still sharp works great no issues opening and closing. Does have a few scratches now tho
That knife was with me for multiple deployments, military schools, camping trips, and even some scuba diving. You will not be disappointed with this knife. I had a glass breaker on the back of mine; I think this one does too but I can’t tell.
Love this knife, not the highest quality steel but it’s damn near indestructible. I don’t like serrations on blades but this version looks great. Awesome review!
I've had mine for a while. Use it on a ranch for a backup knife. I strap it horizontally on my belt for a side pull and it works great. I wouldn't get the serrated one personally but I can attest to it being a fantastic knife.
I was glad to see this review even after knowing firsthand what good knives they are. I own two hand have bought several as gifts for friends and family. I love knives made in the USA!
Looks great I wish Gerber would make this model in a 7 or 8 inch blade. It was number 1 in Joe X "s knife destruction testing of many many knives. Like you mentioned he didn't break the tip either. Nice review Thanks 👍
I did it on a thiner tin can and the all the edge that came in contact, rolled like it was play doh. You must not believe everything you see on the screen..
@@greekveteran2715 Why wouldn’t I believe what I see on camera? By your logic if a crime was committed and it was on camera you wouldn’t believe it ? 😂😂
Picked this up after checking many reviews. I changed the edge angle on it to be a bit wider for more of a utility knife, and I cannot say enough good things about this knife. The grip is solid, even with wet hands. Full tang. Quality steel. I expected this review to deflate my enthusiasm for this knife, but I'm glad to see that wasn't the case.
I’ve still got the old one they came out with like 10 years ago, the Bear Grylls one (I was obsessed with Bear Grylls as a kid) and still 10 years later, although the handle is a bit beat, the blade is still 100% reliable!
I have used their first model of this one for a couple years and it is by far my favorite carry. The grip never gets slippery, even when coated with.....stuff.
When you buy, be very careful about Amazon or Ebay, there is a ton of counterfeit nowdays on both sites that looks very similar, if you are from the U.S is better to buy it directly from the Gerber website or a trusted retailer. Sadly I'm from South America, so my only option is to go with Amazon, risking 80 bucks for a good blade 🥲
that's one of my cheaper knives i own and everytime i decided to take it out into the woods i have never been disappointed! a SOLID budget friendly knife for long-term use, i actually mounted a ferro rod holder to the side of it from the bigger Buck Selkirk! just make sure that the grinds and spine of the blade itself are evenly crafted if small things like that bug you!
Not gonna lie, sounds like you've got some kinda deal with Gerber. I've had/have some Gerbers that are just awesome. The strongarm is certainly not one of those tools. Tip and edge retention were pretty bad. I broke the tip doing the same thing you were doing, but I was trying to be a showoff and show my buddy what a sweet deal I got lol. Batoning a piece of pine caused the blade to chip in multiple places. I ended up cutting the blade into a different shape, using it for a bit. Maybe they've changed the steel or the heat treating since I've owned it, or maybe I just treated the thing poorly enough that it failed on me lol.
It’s about time lol the algorithm has lead me to this channel and I watch a new short of yours once a day and this is the first knife in 5 days that I have seen that makes it past the first test lol
Thanks for reviewing this one! This is a knife that ive been wanting to know about. This ones been on my list since ive been looking for a cheaper reliable bushcraft knife
Daaamn that thing definitely earned that 10/10 Maybe my next survival tool purchase or maybe just for hiking Love the hard work you put into your content! ❤️
I own 5 of these knives for a reason my wife thinks I'm crazy but when we go camping what's the first thing she ask for, it's one of these knives from me ha who's crazy now women
A friend gave me a strongarm for Christmas a few years ago. To date, it’s arguably my favorite knife, and it’s an absolute must have whenever I go hiking.
I have this exact knife since 2014. I love it. I've sharpened it once in all this 8 years and it is incredible and still sharp. The best knife and for a great price
I’ve owned/heavily used the Strongarm for close to eight years. It’s weakest feature is the sheath. The snap closures and sheath retention are so strong that the nylon webbing for attachment tote on mine in less than one week. The plastic sheath lasts, but if you need the knife pronto you’d better have pronto plus five.
I’ve never seen a Gerber that is still sharp after cutting 2 pieces of paper. I’ve had a lot of them and given up on the brand. Folding, fixed, they’re just cheap from my experiences. I’d be surprised to see this knife stay sharp like it does in the video.
gerber stuff is hit and miss. i’ve had the strongarm for about a year and a half and it’s held up amazing to heavy use, but i made the mistake of buying one of their machetes just because it had the gerber name. turns out it had a cheap plastic handle and the tang only extends into the handle about 2 inches. first strike on a skinny tree and the handle broke.
@@pandapanda7503 Check out the Kershaw Camp series. They have 10 inch, 14 inch, and 18 inch. The 14 is an absolute beast of a blade. Ive dug holes with it, felled trees with it, skinned game with it, split wood, bone, metal, all kinds of crazy shit. Full tang, thick spine, heavy weight, fine edge, and they aren’t any more expensive than the Gerber machetes. Thing behaves like a hatchet with 14 inches of blade.
I bought one of these on a whim a while back and now it's my daily carry. After three years of heavy use and abuse it's still in excellent shape, If you're in the market for a reliable blade I highly recommend this one.
Did you notice that in order to cut paper that he stabbed it and pulled? That's not a good sharpness test. Why didn't he slice in from the edge of the paper, as that test is normally done? I doubt it would pass the test fresh out of the box. Pay attention, it's faults will show. And you can stab through an ammo can with a screw driver.
@@502outlaw2 Shorts are not the best here. Notice he said "Its still PULLS through the Paper" He was saying it HAD dulled so that it wouldnt do a Propper Paper cut, but NOT so much that it would Tear the paper when pulled through it. And sure you can poke through Sheet Metal with lots of things, thats not the point, its about seeing how well the knife being tested Maintains Its Edge and Point.
I use the Gerber prodigy and the Gerber LMF2.... I've had the LMF2 for over 14 years and still use it... it lasted my whole enlistment in the marines and it's still my go to knife for survival/combat application
Ive had one for a few years now as a daily carry knife. I like it overall, feels great, "small" enough that its not a complete PITA to carry, but certainly substantial enough that ive never felt i had less than i needed, and has performed so far, but I've also never driven it hard. Nice to know it holds up to some beating tasks too.
I’ve never ever ever ever ever ever ever EEEEVVVVEER had a use for a serated edge on a knife smaller that 12 inches long. Even on the back of a machete it’s a shit feature.
Just doing a quick 2 second google search would show you that you can choose a version either with or without the serrated section. You’re on the internet when commenting that, use it before looking dumb :)
good tip retention, maintains edge, very sharp, but over all, IT WILL KEAL
Love the forged in fire reference
@@galactictddev7615 same
🤣
IDK why but I read the last three words in the voice of Gunny from Generation Kill 😅
Great Forged in Fire reference!
So basically, get this one instead of the one with Bear Grylls’ name on it lol.
Grylls is a fraud, so no surprise.
I mean...you pay 3x you get 3x better. But seriously my brother owns this knife, its no joke!
I buy NOTHING with a celeb's name on it. It's all a cash grab with china made garbage.
This one performs better outdoors than in hotel rooms
The Bear Grylls one is very similar to this model and is very well designed. The BG model does come with some additional features ontop of emergency instructions on the back. I wouldn't shrug it off. But I own both and they are both outstanding.
Finally, I was beginning to wonder what a positive review looked like. Good to know not everything out there is junk
if you want a cheap but perfect bushcraft knife that will last you a lifetime get the condor bushlore! brilliant knife also and the cold steel spartan is one of the best folders ive had feels brilliant in the hand and you see many people saying "is so hard to open with one hand... its not either while pulling out it automatically opens or just with your thumb its a very light thing to flip open solid knife
@@haydn5686 A folding knife is definitely not a good idea as a bushcraft knife.
@@coreyboldt9604 no thats just a shits and giggles knife
@@haydn5686 Ok, but isn't the video about a fixed blade that can be used for bushcraft?
Gerbers are hard to beat
I grabbed one of these on sale a while back and just threw it in my bag. I have probably a dozen knives that cost 5 times more than this and for some reason the Strongarm is what I always grabbed without thinking. The weird thing is I've had horrible experiences with gerber as a company over the years, so kind of surprised the strongarm actually lived up to its reputation. Definitely one solid blade
I've only had great experiences with Gerber but🤷♂️
Glad you found one you like!
Yeah Gerber is more miss than hit lately but when they hit it's pretty good. I got mine back when it was released before they double the price. I carry it as a belt knife when hunting so my skinner can stay sharp and clean in my kit.
@@crazeeazyeah I'd say that if u are over 40 u probably have atleast a passing respect for gerber as a company and brand. Under 30.... u probably just think of them as the company that sells the junk knives at Walmart in the camping area. And neither is right or wrong. They are all of those things and then some.
@@crazeeazhave u seen the new ones with the non coated blade? I like them a lot more than the paint/coating they put on the older ones.
Attach it to just about anything,, Girlfriend... Lol.. Love the content bro.
because if your girlfriend has it you'll never lose your girlfriend because you'll want to keep the knife
The most painful strap-on I've ever seen.
Right? I was thinking commando, then he dropped that one!
Yup its a good one.
I attach it to my dick
Its my tacical cock
I’ve had this knife for three years. I had it strapped to the bottom of my backpack for when I had towalk to work. It’s been on numerous camping trips and even gone to Colorado mountains. I still haven’t sharpened it once and still don’t need too. It’s an AMMAZING knife.
It's so nice to see that Gerber is finally making good blades again. The aughts were a dark time for Gerber.
They have had this one out there for about ten years. I believe they still have a few Chinese knives also. A lot of people out there don't like this knife. Based purely on the cheap price. Which is ridiculous.
Most Gerber blades are still garbage
@@Bouldergoat I agree.
Thinking he got paid for this one haha.
Yeah
And now they can't make enough baby food !!!
Gerber is all I'll ever own. I broke a Gerber folding knife battoning through wood. Sent them an email with pics, they mailed me a brand-new updated version of the same knife! Not many companies stand by their products like that these days. Not to mention American made! Thank you Gerber for an excellent product
"Impeccable tip retention"
That's what she said 🤣👍
You can strap this thing to anything... Tactical vest,belt, boot, girlfriend.. Lol
Came to the comments as soon as I heard that lol
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Oooooooo shit Michael Scott FTW
"it might be a short blade but you can still baton through even a 5" log if you know what you're doing " 😉
I love my Strong arm. Ive had mine for over 2 years now. Has survived a training rotation to Korea as well as Germany and more field events in the Georgia swamp than I can count. Bought it for the Sheth and keep it on the front of my kit. Behind my mag pouches which has ended up being a great setup.
Damn that is definitely some next level alloy. I know for a fact none of my knives could keep their edge after stabbing through metal that thick.
420HC. Great stuff. Relatively cheap, too.
It ain’t no CPM-3V. But 3V costs 3-4x what this thing costs.
I own one for bushcraft. 4 years at this point. Stays sharp, tip still intact. Best knife I've ever purchased. The black (paint?/protective coat) is wearing out from all the batonings, but no rust.
Same man mine though needs a sharpening from all the meat for some reason dear hide and dirt really took a bit of the sharpness from it but yet it still has a reliable sharpness anyhow except where I hit metal that chipped the blade lol
Loved their baby food and now I get to love their survival gear
Every Gerber I have owned has never let me down. Some of the sheaths have fallen apart before but never the knife and Gerber has replaced every Sheath that has malfunctioned on me. Definitely worth the money
Absolutely love mine. Never put it through nearly this much stress but it's good to know it will hold up if need be.
Oh god, my pants where already soiled when you sparked the rod. I wish I had, well, money in general. Fuck, I feel like a nice like that would allow me to even live in this god forsaken desert.
You can spark a ferrorod with a Swiss Army knife…
Get the Gerber Ultimate. Has a less appealing sheath, but has the same function. It also comes with a ferro rod. It's only $50
@@dirtyaznstyle4156 Very true. Also, you can use the striker that comes with almost every ferro rod.........it's almost like it's made for it.
@My Dixie Wrecked🔨 which one?
@My Dixie Wrecked🔨 yes but at the same the prodigy is in the bracket... Just a different sheath
I have this exact gerber strongarm, I took it to a week of zuku mountain valley camping did all kinds of cutting and chopping this knife is an absolute unit strong, sturdy and reliable
Absolutely love this way of reviewing beatable fixed blades, not crazy technical. The points being made are based in reality and based on real world experience.
Great vid! Picked one up to have something sturdy and sharp on my pack fly fishing back bays and sod banks. Two years in the salt and still in great shape.
Bro, thank you so much for reviewing this knife. Bought one in black a few months ago, now I feel better about my choice. (Was too nervous to attempt to test it since I'm currently not making a whole lot)
Fuck you buy it for then 🤣
I've had this knife for about a year and I've been waiting to see a review for it. I'm glad I grabbed a monster
Got issued one of those with a sharpening stone for SERE. That poor knife was so clapped out, but after a few minutes on that stone she’d be back ready to work.
Gerber has always made fantastic knives. I’ve always had one or two, love ‘em.
They have them at Walmart and I was thinking to add to my collection too. Think now I gotta grab one.
I bought one of these years ago and love it. Im glad to know i chose well.
I carried one everyday for near on 10 years and once beat it into an oak log and used it as a step
Stick 2 in a tree and do pull-ups.
Very cool to have you do my kit knife and have it pass with flying colors. Gives me even more confidence in it.
Thanks, brother!
This is perfect for me. I’ve been thinking about getting this knife for a while and you definitely have me on board now.
Bro I found one of those laying outside of a pizza hut and I never realized how good it actually was thank you for showing everyone this
That poor fucking bastard who lost his knife lol
I can attest to this knife. I've had one for years, and it does take a beating.
Gerber makes my favorite blades. Had one fall out my pocket when riding one day, ended up inbeeded in the roadway. Flatbar n a hammer got it out. Still sharp works great no issues opening and closing. Does have a few scratches now tho
That knife was with me for multiple deployments, military schools, camping trips, and even some scuba diving. You will not be disappointed with this knife. I had a glass breaker on the back of mine; I think this one does too but I can’t tell.
Love this knife, not the highest quality steel but it’s damn near indestructible. I don’t like serrations on blades but this version looks great. Awesome review!
They make it wo serrations too
I have the serrated version, my little bro got the smooth one. Both fantastic knives
I've had mine for a while. Use it on a ranch for a backup knife. I strap it horizontally on my belt for a side pull and it works great. I wouldn't get the serrated one personally but I can attest to it being a fantastic knife.
I was glad to see this review even after knowing firsthand what good knives they are. I own two hand have bought several as gifts for friends and family. I love knives made in the USA!
I’m happy u gave it a good score. It is by far my favorite knife and the one I choose when I go anywhere.
I've had one of those for years and hands down one of my absolute favorite knives
I’ve always been a knife person and Gerber is an awesome brand I got to have one
Better get two, going way up in price soon
Looks great I wish Gerber would make this model in a 7 or 8 inch blade. It was number 1 in Joe X "s knife destruction testing of many many knives. Like you mentioned he didn't break the tip either. Nice review Thanks 👍
Love Joe X, such a savage madman
I'm impressed it's still sharp after the ammo can.
I did it on a thiner tin can and the all the edge that came in contact, rolled like it was play doh. You must not believe everything you see on the screen..
@@greekveteran2715 Why wouldn’t I believe what I see on camera? By your logic if a crime was committed and it was on camera you wouldn’t believe it ? 😂😂
@@grovesy333 even more so by his logic: video evidence means nothing but my RUclips comment countering it does😂
@@grovesy333 because he split the video......trust me that can wrecked that tips edge. and he bent the blade while testing it....watch the video
@@grovesy333 Ever seen Law and Order? It's pretend..
Picked this up after checking many reviews. I changed the edge angle on it to be a bit wider for more of a utility knife, and I cannot say enough good things about this knife. The grip is solid, even with wet hands. Full tang. Quality steel.
I expected this review to deflate my enthusiasm for this knife, but I'm glad to see that wasn't the case.
Tactical girlfriend fr
had pretty much decided to get one of those knives. Your review made my day.
THIS is how you sell a product
So glad to see your review of this knife! I got it for Christmas last year and I love it. Good to know it holds up under tough scrutiny
I’ve still got the old one they came out with like 10 years ago, the Bear Grylls one (I was obsessed with Bear Grylls as a kid) and still 10 years later, although the handle is a bit beat, the blade is still 100% reliable!
One of the most durable and sharpest knives I have ever owned. Sadly I lost it many years ago
Bear who?????
I have used their first model of this one for a couple years and it is by far my favorite carry. The grip never gets slippery, even when coated with.....stuff.
Those are one of my favorites 10/10 is very appropriate
Been drooling over one of these in my Amazon cart for a couple weeks now, definitely gonna get one now
When you buy, be very careful about Amazon or Ebay, there is a ton of counterfeit nowdays on both sites that looks very similar, if you are from the U.S is better to buy it directly from the Gerber website or a trusted retailer. Sadly I'm from South America, so my only option is to go with Amazon, risking 80 bucks for a good blade 🥲
Every Gerber I was issued in the Navy I absolutely loved.
What rate did you have that issued a knife?
@@jdrayger7697 SWCC. Special Boat Squadron 2 in Little Creek.
@@Eris_Strife yeah figured it would have been SWCC or SO
Not bad for a 75 bucks knife 👍
They cost 50 bucks here in Sweden, I got one and I love it
One of the best deals out there for an all-purpose fixed-blade knife. The edge on mine was a bit uneven, but that was easy enough to reprofile.
Damn! That's a durable blade!
that's one of my cheaper knives i own and everytime i decided to take it out into the woods i have never been disappointed! a SOLID budget friendly knife for long-term use, i actually mounted a ferro rod holder to the side of it from the bigger Buck Selkirk! just make sure that the grinds and spine of the blade itself are evenly crafted if small things like that bug you!
Cold steel bushman next!
I bought this knife 3 years ago at the recommendation of the shop owner. Glad to know that my living room knife will KEAL
Mr beast out here in a parallel universe
Funny ass comment
Had this exact knife for years now and I can confirm it is fantastic. Great review.
Not gonna lie, sounds like you've got some kinda deal with Gerber. I've had/have some Gerbers that are just awesome. The strongarm is certainly not one of those tools. Tip and edge retention were pretty bad. I broke the tip doing the same thing you were doing, but I was trying to be a showoff and show my buddy what a sweet deal I got lol. Batoning a piece of pine caused the blade to chip in multiple places. I ended up cutting the blade into a different shape, using it for a bit. Maybe they've changed the steel or the heat treating since I've owned it, or maybe I just treated the thing poorly enough that it failed on me lol.
Yep, one can test any good knife to it’s failure point. Kentucky
I've had mine for 5 yrs and I've beat the shit out of it. It has yet to break. You can take anything to failure if you're truly seeking too..
Just discovered your videos a few minutes ago and I must say so far I am a fan.
looks to be my new knife, thanks.
It’s about time lol the algorithm has lead me to this channel and I watch a new short of yours once a day and this is the first knife in 5 days that I have seen that makes it past the first test lol
What the fuck that tip is insane
Basically that means superior modern alloy, and perfect heat treatment
$30 Glock knife made of unspecified “spring steel” will probably survive a nuclear blast lol
Thanks for reviewing this one! This is a knife that ive been wanting to know about. This ones been on my list since ive been looking for a cheaper reliable bushcraft knife
Can you do a yugo m3 bayonet?
Great video, keep up the good work!
Daaamn that thing definitely earned that 10/10
Maybe my next survival tool purchase or maybe just for hiking
Love the hard work you put into your content! ❤️
I own 5 of these knives for a reason my wife thinks I'm crazy but when we go camping what's the first thing she ask for, it's one of these knives from me ha who's crazy now women
ThxU for speeding thru the batoning. Great video.😊
U use this knife in the Army during our field ops. Such a good blade, it's never failed me.
I’ve heard pilots like this one a lot, a bunch of uses
A friend gave me a strongarm for Christmas a few years ago. To date, it’s arguably my favorite knife, and it’s an absolute must have whenever I go hiking.
Somehow gerber made 420hc into this mythical steel...awesome knife
Bick used this steel for many years with great results....if heat treated properly 420hc is a very good knife steel.
Adding as my EDC soon as I can afford!! Thank you for the content my guy.
You know it's good because its made in Oregon
I’ve had that knife for 4 years now and it’s still the best knife I’ve ever bought
I was issued one of those. They are disposable in my eyes, i can get another. Never needed to that thing is a beast.
Issued by which arm of the military?
@@Surv1ve_Thrivethe px
This is why I love Gerber's because they are made so well
I have this exact knife since 2014. I love it. I've sharpened it once in all this 8 years and it is incredible and still sharp. The best knife and for a great price
I’ve owned/heavily used the Strongarm for close to eight years. It’s weakest feature is the sheath. The snap closures and sheath retention are so strong that the nylon webbing for attachment tote on mine in less than one week. The plastic sheath lasts, but if you need the knife pronto you’d better have pronto plus five.
I’ve never seen a Gerber that is still sharp after cutting 2 pieces of paper. I’ve had a lot of them and given up on the brand. Folding, fixed, they’re just cheap from my experiences. I’d be surprised to see this knife stay sharp like it does in the video.
Then again, I am hard on tools. But they should be able to keep up.
@@tywilcox4306 well said
gerber stuff is hit and miss. i’ve had the strongarm for about a year and a half and it’s held up amazing to heavy use, but i made the mistake of buying one of their machetes just because it had the gerber name.
turns out it had a cheap plastic handle and the tang only extends into the handle about 2 inches.
first strike on a skinny tree and the handle broke.
@@pandapanda7503 always go full tang
@@pandapanda7503 Check out the Kershaw Camp series. They have 10 inch, 14 inch, and 18 inch. The 14 is an absolute beast of a blade. Ive dug holes with it, felled trees with it, skinned game with it, split wood, bone, metal, all kinds of crazy shit. Full tang, thick spine, heavy weight, fine edge, and they aren’t any more expensive than the Gerber machetes. Thing behaves like a hatchet with 14 inches of blade.
Used this knife while I was working in Montana this summer helping build some stuff and it was always reliable and easy to use. Love this lil knife. 🔪
For 76.50 USD hell that's a great knife
It's 44 bucks on Amazon
Carried a Gerber while serving as a Ranger late seventies and early eighties. Great knife.
Damn, I never knew Gerber made baby food AND outdoor knives 😂
I bought one of these on a whim a while back and now it's my daily carry. After three years of heavy use and abuse it's still in excellent shape, If you're in the market for a reliable blade I highly recommend this one.
10 different knives were harmed during the making of this video.
Nah, I have this knife and this is gentle use compared to the shit mine has seen. Best mass produced knife I've ever owned
Did you notice that in order to cut paper that he stabbed it and pulled? That's not a good sharpness test. Why didn't he slice in from the edge of the paper, as that test is normally done? I doubt it would pass the test fresh out of the box. Pay attention, it's faults will show. And you can stab through an ammo can with a screw driver.
@@502outlaw2 Shorts are not the best here. Notice he said "Its still PULLS through the Paper"
He was saying it HAD dulled so that it wouldnt do a Propper Paper cut, but NOT so much that it would Tear the paper when pulled through it.
And sure you can poke through Sheet Metal with lots of things, thats not the point, its about seeing how well the knife being tested Maintains Its Edge and Point.
....show me on the doll where the Gerber hurt you....
Owned one for about 4 years now. Great purchase.
It will ",Kill"
Keel. Keep everyone alive
I use the Gerber prodigy and the Gerber LMF2.... I've had the LMF2 for over 14 years and still use it... it lasted my whole enlistment in the marines and it's still my go to knife for survival/combat application
Gerber puts companies like Spyderco to shame with their blades.
Um.....no not really. Just the Strongarm
@@ohioknifelover struck a nerve didnt i?
@@typicalConfusion Not exactly but I've never had one Gerber that was better than a basic Spyderco
@@ohioknifelover same i love gerber but in terms of overall comfort and quality i’d always go with a spyderco
This is my absolute favorite fixed blade knife on my collection.
Nothing screams "tactical" like a tool in cargo pants and cowboy boots!
Tools aren't hard to find nowadays.
Heh. You spend a lot of time looking at other dudes' pants and feet.
That ammo can hurt me
Ive had one for a few years now as a daily carry knife. I like it overall, feels great, "small" enough that its not a complete PITA to carry, but certainly substantial enough that ive never felt i had less than i needed, and has performed so far, but I've also never driven it hard.
Nice to know it holds up to some beating tasks too.
I picked up my Strongarm a while back, it is AMAZING. Came with a razor edge out of the box, keeps an edge, sheath is great. Worth every penny.
Down side is the serated edge section
I’ve never ever ever ever ever ever ever EEEEVVVVEER had a use for a serated edge on a knife smaller that 12 inches long. Even on the back of a machete it’s a shit feature.
Just doing a quick 2 second google search would show you that you can choose a version either with or without the serrated section. You’re on the internet when commenting that, use it before looking dumb :)
Did you watch the video where do you see that ?
An excellent piece of kit.
Paired with my Jenny Wren, I’m ready for anything
👍🏼👍🏼
Used mine through out plenty of field ops. Not the best steal but damn think still kickin
I didn't think knives you are reviewing survived , also good to know that a couple of my knives pass the test , thanks again for another great review
Free knife with every pot of baby food, thank you, Gerber Baby.
Great knife, I have one for work and it's essentially a pry bar with a sharp edge. Perfectly handles anything I throw at it.
Lol he thinks tacticool guys have girlfriends
Not tacticool, survival junkies.
Only one attracts the fairer sex.