knives
Gerber makes folding and fixed-blade knives for everyday carry, camping and outdoor tasks. Founded in Portland in 1939 as a kitchen-knife company, Gerber offers models with different blade steels, handle materials, locking mechanisms and carry options, suited to a range of practical uses.
The Scout and Pledge are folding knives designed for pocket carry and routine cutting. StrongArm and Ultimate are fixed-blade options for outdoor use: StrongArm has a full-tang blade and configurable sheath, while Ultimate includes survival-focused features such as a firestarter and sharpener.
Folding Knife Sheath, acu camo
Lockdown Slim, Bronze
Armbar Mini, black
Stake Out Champagne
Stake Out Silver
Gorge Folding Shovel
Armbar Slim Cut Blhz E
Folding knives for pocket carry
Gerber’s folding knives differ in blade shape, steel, handle and opening hardware. The Scout pairs a 440A drop-point blade with a micarta handle and an ambidextrous pivot lock. Its pocket clip supports everyday carry, while the glass breaker adds a specific emergency-use feature. The slimmer Pledge has a 7CR reverse-tanto blade and liner lock, with a reversible thumb stud and pocket clip to suit different carry preferences. These folders are compact alternatives to carrying a fixed blade.
Fixed blades for outdoor tasks
StrongArm is a full-tang fixed-blade knife with a 420HC steel blade and a rubberized, diamond-texture grip. Full tang means the steel extends through the handle, providing a continuous construction. Its sheath supports several carry setups, including vertical MOLLE attachment, horizontal belt carry and drop-leg carry. Selected versions have plain or serrated edges, so check the exact configuration when comparing models.
The Ultimate is another fixed-blade option, with a 7CR drop-point blade and a partially serrated edge. Its outdoor-oriented features include a textured rubber grip, hammer pommel, emergency whistle and a sheath with a firestarter and sharpening stone. This makes its included accessories a key distinction from StrongArm’s adaptable sheath system.
Gerber began in Portland, Oregon, in 1939 as a kitchen-knife company. The brand says it continues to design and manufacture products in Portland, including many knives, but manufacturing origin varies by model. Steel, handle materials, blade edges and sheath features also differ across the range, so compare the details of each specific knife when choosing.