Charm No it’s not. It was purchased from a very reputable retailer. The fakes generally have at least a few of the following features... Thinner box No cardboard insert inside the box silver buttons on the sheath Stitching on retention snap isn’t black darker webbing and all same color looser knit on the webbing button snaps left over right deeper drop point sharpened edge comes nearly all the way to hilt and the knife is usually dull This has none of those. It’s possible Gerber has updated the packaging in the years since I bought this.
I was fishing for my first Gerber folder to get and stumbled onto this fixed blade. As I prefer all sand/tan colored gear it ended the folder search. On my rucksack strap I have the Ontario Blackbird and on the other I will squeeze this one over my hydration tube. Good review/Excellent camera lighting. subbed.
I'm not a soldier, so i'm giving you my opinion based on limited experience. But I don't feel this is well-suited for bushcrafting. It's missing the jimping for detailed work. It also has a bevelled swedge, which wouldn't be ideal for batoning wood.
Hi Harley, Don't listen to some of the youtube knife experts. Most of them use their knives just to clean their finger nails. I have used a Gerber Prodigy 440HC every day under the worst possible conditions and the blade held up as well as my friends $350 knife. Enjoy your Strongarm knife, it will serve you well and will last you a long time.
yeah, if you read some of my replies below, i'm confident this knife will satisfy 99% of the people who buy it. The guys claiming to be some sort of metal-alloy expert, don't impress me. Thanks for watching.
I'm no "Gerber fan boy" by any means, but I really like Gerber fixed blade knives. They're reasonably priced, and pretty good quality. And if I totally destroy one, replacing it isn't an issue and it doesn't break the bank. I'm no blade slinger, and I'm not fixated on knife porn, but there's nothing wrong with a Gerber knife.
I was a little bit skeptical when I found out on blade ops that the knife was around $57 even though the list price is about $91 but after seeing your review and making sure the blade that I would get is real I'm going to pick one up!!! Thanks man great review!
I have Busse Kin and Fallkniven and ESEE and Benchmades and this is the best $50 I have ever spent on anything. It’s a really really really nice knife at any price. I laughed at Gerber since Fiskars took them over, they are not what they were in the 80s but they seem to have redeemed themselves.
Here from the future...its still a great knife! The knife is made in different places, or time, or parts of it are. Buy from a known seller, like Knife Center of the Internet, Academy, etc. Mine is a bit different but it came in a plastic clamshell. It was from Academy so I trust it.
When I first got into my knife addiction, I didn't know much about knives and I thought Gerber was a top of the line knife maker, I still don't know much about knives but I'm learning and finally got me a beauty that is awesome for what I do with a knife, I luv the bush, clearing a camp site, building a shelter, processing wood for fire etc. It took me a few years of research and and experimenting with different knives, I learned about the 52100 Ballbearing Steel at a now defunct website called KnifeTest, yup Mr. Noss's site anyhow it's still one of my favorite steel, and I have a recent complete series of Swamp Rat Knives, I had them modify a Rodent 6 for me I had it thinned and the top gaurd taken off and now it look's like a beefy Ratmandu on steriods the Ratmandu was always a fav of mine but now I have a bigger version and the fact where the top gaurd use to be it was done so well that it allows my hand to hold the knife and chop with so much power for a 6" blade its a excellent chopper as well after I had it thinned It makes some good curl's too, but anyhow back to my Gerber. Years ago I ordered a Gerber Silver Trident, to be kewl I bought it sterile no markings like country origin, although I'm not into Tactical Knives today I realize it's a good quality steel it's made of CM 154 and I also notice that it's been going up in value over the years, I guess I got lucky, I don't buy too many of the Gerber Knives, but I have a very lite pocket knife I carry everyday it's smooth as silk and hold's a great edge, but my pride and joy are my Gerber Freeman Hunter and the Caping Knife both in S30V with Stag Handles and to me their a set, I bought them seperate at close out prices but to be honest they are excellent knives atleast the ones I bought they hold great edge and are very light. What I meant my pride and joy is their my Gerber pride and joy, I have some other knives that I feel are much better but for the price I bought them and they all have gone up in value, even the guys that are willing to pay double the price I bought them for. Also my vintage Gerber Multi Tools alot say their not good, but in my case and the use of them I think their great, I just wish they had a saw and awl, but the knife is slender and small enough that it can be used as an awl in the emergency, I know I've done it, anyhow that Gerber of yours sparked an interest, it reminds me a a smaller LMF which alot of guy's luv, I just might get one.
I have it, also the lmf2 I still like more the lmf2 but is just my taste. I would like to see the lmf2 without serrations. Both are a pain in the ass sharpening looking a razor sharp, but with time an patience you can do it.
I will be getting mine tomorrow. Im excited to try it out. I plan on using it for edc. Be good at utility and tactical uses. Im impressed, Gerber finally gave us something the blade community has asked for years. Be nice to see a knife similar in design but longer blade, 5-7 inch would be nice. I'll support American made Gerber products hell yeah. Just not the Chinease products.
+Todd Klekotka I agree 110% I have used Gerber products for 35 years. I also returned a couple when I saw "China" on the blade or package. They have great Customer Service too.
All of the metal alloy "experts" here need to calm down. No one is arguing that 420HC is the best steel for a knife. I have used a Gerber Prodigy for years now while camping and hiking and it has not failed me to this day. I have put the knife through all of the durability and abuse tests I can think of over three years and I can't really say anything bad about it. I paid $35 USD for it. Please show me another knife you can buy for $35 that will handle that kind of abuse and not show any signs of breaking down. 420HC is good enough for the majority of people and only knife snobs would put their noses up at it. But I have a feeling that the majority of people talking shit on it here have never used a knife in real-life situations and are simply trolls. Good review on the Strongarm. If my Prodigy ever dies, I'll make sure to pick one of these up in fine edge (my one point of contention with the Prodigy).
+HarleyWood23 They will never quiet regardless of proof and especially when it's a Gerber, the last couple months I've purchased the Schrade Schf42,51&52 . People hate on Schrade cause the 1095 is china made but I will tell ya the schf42 is one of the best knives I've ever carved with its an amazing design, although it is 1095 from Taiwan so maybe it's "Special";). Anyways I am so freaking tierd of the Gerber hate bandwagon and the anti 420hc snobs I've now pledged to buy the LMF2, Strongarm or Prodigy this month.
Nice sheath! Multiple options for carry, I like that. As for the knife I just don't care for that handle design, I'm sure it's functional but I just don't care for the looks of the handle. Great video. Keep em coming.
+Michele Trekkning I wouldn't call it an "excellent" knife. I think for another $50-$100 there are better options. But if your budget only allowed you $70, I can't think of a better option. Several other UA-camrs have done torture tests on this knife. In fact, one group passed the same knife around through a "gauntlet" of challenges. It surprised every one of them. Here's a few links... ua-cam.com/video/d5c0tz9xny0/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/qN3dP8KS7xs/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/HfEi3tfCM4w/v-deo.html
Would you say the Coyote is more green/olive or tan? I prefer olive drab over tan so I would go with this knife in black if the Coyote is more tan looking than green or olive. Thanks.
Do all of use interested in the actual performance of this knife and take it out and use it! Shealths can be modified and replaced so Im not to concerned about that. What Im interested in is the performance of the steel. If it is prone to edge chipping, rolling over, or simply cant hold a edge for a realistic amount of time, its no good.
HarleyWood23 well, you said you are "not normally a gerber fan" Since you like this knife, I think you will like the gerber prodigy and lmf 2. I think they are both better than this, check em out.
Mine just arrived, very impressed, sharp out of the box. Mine had much better packaging here in Sweden, but that's probably due to Gerber updates after seeing your video 😃. Selling my SRK SK5 as that just didn't feel right and it was a butter knife out of the box. This thing is tiny compared to my Ka-Bar Extreme 🤣
Dude I think your knife is fake, I’ve bought one from Gerber’s website and the handle is definitely not that dark, there are none of those white plastic particles on the sheat, which also has a lighter color, and the logo was on the center of the box on mine.
Not a fan of how flimsy that belt loop part seems to be attached... But hell, for 40 bucks I could just make myself a new one or buy a replacement. Definitely picking this up. (edit) My mistake, 60 bucks. Now that I'm thinking about it, than pretty close to 100 dollars...
I like fixed blades better. I would never go for or rely on a folding blade. Now having said that- I would go for a basic knife from Gerber, or M&P, or any other store/internet bought knife. Not trying to be a snob but I have found that custom made knives in my opinion or much better quality and much better customer service from individuals as opposed to a company made knife. Plus, they make the knife to your specifications and needs and wants.
Nice blade...I've always liked Gerber just didn't like the serrated blades it's like all there knifes have um....i just ordered this one cause i wear a lot of khaki pants...plan on wearing across my back so when i go to my daughter games i don't spook anyone LOL...
Omg 420hc !!! Let's band the steel snobs together and bash this knife we've never handled or used... How about instead of sitting in your mom's basement on your lil computer bashing a product you go actually test it for yourself. Instead You'd rather just google what the best steel is and buy knives that'll never see more use than pretending your slaying an imaginary Dragon that's invaded your mom's basement and opening packs of Cheetos.
bob3326 I"m still chuckling!!! Hey I just went to the AZoM website and if you check out 1095 and 420 and didn't know jack about steel, I'm thinking after reading all the specs on each I would chose the 420 steel product. ApplicationsThe key applications of grade 420 stainless steels include:Shear bladesNeedle valvesSurgical equipmentCutlery or ApplicationsAISI 1095 carbon steel can be used in springs or cutting tools, which requires sharp cutting edges such as grass or grain cutting tools. These guys don't have a horse in the race just the facts: www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=972 Steel snobs is a good name!!!
While I understand that the Strongarm can be used as a tactical weapon, it's really a utility knife. Ya know feathering wood, chopping stuff -- even cutting steak. When was the last time you grabbed a knife to save your life? In my opinion, all of these reviews place much too much emphasis on these knives as weapons. At least for an urban environment, this emphasis is overblown...
That's fake it's too tanned gerber strongarm knives never come in wrap either and the blade runs too far almost down to the shaft which it doesnt on the real ones
Dude...quit apologizing for liking a Gerber. Gerber has some very classic blades. Gerber Mark II is probably one of the most copied knifes in the last 40 years.
I know it sucks man. I was gonna run this knife with a trapper slip joint and an Ontario Rat 1 for the ultimate bush/hunting set up. Then I realised it would cost me like $300
Everyone says you get what you pay for, but heres the problem; Shit is overpriced! Everyone hates on 420HC, but I own a Strongarm and a Prodigy and they are both awesome knives that hold a good edge, are tough dependable blades that have never failed.Now Gerber Chinese steel knives are a totally diffrent monster, but the Gerber knives I own are made in Portland Oregon, and whatever Gerber is doing to their 420HC is working, and would give Buck a run for their money.I personally own everything from ESEES to Beckers, to Ontario Blackbirds and CRKTs as well, and my Prodigy and Strongarm work just as well.
+Survival Solutions I bought two (2) Gerber Strongarms like the one in the above video and found it an average knife. Then I sold them both on eBay. There really is not anything outstanding about it. The plastic sheath is tight on the knife making it slightly risky to pull out due to the force needed and the sudden release. For what you get an Ontario SP Series knife with 5160 steel or even the Mora Bushcraft Black or Orange are better economic options for bushcraft or survival in my view. *Note:* The Gerber Strongarm is made in the USA although *the Gerber Company is owned by Fiskars Inc. of Finland.* So This knife is an international product like most things. If the Strong-arm was owned & made totally in the USA it would cost much more.
sweetcostarica I guess everyone likes what they like. I own a Mora Bushcraft Black Survival and stashed it in my BOB Bag, and I'm a fan of Ontario Knives as well, in fact I bought that Blackbird SK-5 and love that thing.Gerbers are a great beater knife though and its inexpensive. If I break it i'll just send it back for another.
+Survival Solutions Great beater knives? Yes, Gerber knives are and most Gerber/Fiskars products too (price vs performance). Plus the Gerber/Fiskars Finnish warranty is incredible with a free replacement, no questions asked. Up here in Alaska I have talked to hunters to hikers and the knives for serious use here are Moras (sea & land) & 4 inch knives like the Ontario Air Force Survival knife. Nothing exotic or large since the ax is king in the cold for large fires. Like the Scandinavians we don't chop or split wood with our knives like UA-camrs for the most part. *Note:* In my BOB Bag is a small Mora Basic 546 and an 18 inch Tramontina machete for two legged predators and light chopping.
sweetcostarica Yeah, what I ment by "beater knives" is that if I have something thats gonna be hard on a knife, I'm grabbing my Strongarm since its cheaper then my other blades.Alot of the youtubers that baton with their blades are just showing how tough it is. People like yourself that live in a naturally harsh and tough enviorment like Alaska have to pack the serious stuff due to cold weather and alot of wilderness. I've been trying to get my hands on a Survive GSO 5.1, now thats a serious blade there but hard to get and expensive. P.S Two legged predators huh? Alot of that in Alaska?
Survival Solutions *Regarding the Survive GSO 5.1* The GSO 4.1 reminds me of the Ontario Black Bird SK-5 Knife in 154 CM. The GSO 5.1 is a bigger, more capable knife for sure. *Regarding two legged predators* I pepper sprayed one of two of those predators last week. He cried like a baby. So in the woods you need something for them & other animals definitely.
Yeah the general rule is that you get what you pay for. If you think a blade has to break $100 to be satisfactory, you need to rethink the difference between "tactical" and "functional"
"the oncoming storm" shut off her reply because she cant take criticism. i dont know shit about steels and which ones are better. all i know is the 420 and 12c27 from gerber how they heat treat and serrations are very good. guys who sit around discussing steels are just that, sitting around. go out and play with your knives, thats the only way you'll know for sure. and one more thing, anyone who has a video of actually breaking a prodigy or strongarm, please post it because after years of lmf2 and prodigy, i have yet to break mine.
Thats not bubble wrap. Gerber already confirmed this knife is genuine... www.screencast.com/users/bwood8053/folders/Default/media/fb54b7b9-b4ea-4394-bc45-f6a4baec59e1
rainbow god No it’s not. Quit talking about shit you know nothing about. www.screencast.com/users/bwood8053/folders/Default/media/fb54b7b9-b4ea-4394-bc45-f6a4baec59e1
For $50 that's not too bad. Budget steel for a budget price. Made in the USA for that price is surprising, especially for Gerber. Reminds me of the Gerber LMF II but that is not full tang is that's why I didn't pick it over the BK17 I bought. The Gerber Prodigy is full tang so that's an option for anyone looking.
The chosen 1 np, knife center says it's $55 right now www.knifecenter.com/item/GB30001058N/gerber-strongarm-fixed-black-plain-blade-coyote-glass-filled-nylon-handles
Like your video, but seriously enough with the Gerber this and Gerber that. I've carried a Gerber blade for about 25 years and that's all I will carry. Gerber makes a quality product at a reasonable price. Only an idiot would spend $300 on a knife, you probably own a YETI cooler also. I don't know how you get your money but I work for mine and $40-$70 for a fixed blade knife is right where it should be.
Sorry to say but pretty sure its a fake the real one has the logo on the center of the box
Charm
No it’s not. It was purchased from a very reputable retailer. The fakes generally have at least a few of the following features...
Thinner box
No cardboard insert inside the box
silver buttons on the sheath
Stitching on retention snap isn’t black
darker webbing and all same color
looser knit on the webbing
button snaps left over right
deeper drop point
sharpened edge comes nearly all the way to hilt and the knife is usually dull
This has none of those. It’s possible Gerber has updated the packaging in the years since I bought this.
Gerber have stated they never have bubble wrap with their knives.
Dave Evans
What’s your point? There was no bubble wrap on this one.
HarleyWood23 he means the paper around the knife
@@charmreaper7876 ah, gotcha. I'll reach out to Gerber and see what they say. Stay tuned.
Got one from your recommendation, thank you, I like it a lot. I just now got it sharp as hell and feels great.
Awesome. Glad I could help. Will yours be part of a tactical vest, Bug Out Bag, etc?
I have run gerber's for a while. Just a couple of multi-tools and pocket knives. Might have to pick this one up.
I just saw this knife on amazon, and thought the same. Not a fan of Gerber, but impressed, and thanks to this video...I think I want one.
I was fishing for my first Gerber folder to get and stumbled onto this fixed blade. As I prefer all sand/tan colored gear it ended the folder search.
On my rucksack strap I have the Ontario Blackbird and on the other I will squeeze this one over my hydration tube. Good review/Excellent camera lighting. subbed.
Nice first non-shot/promotional look. Thanks! Are you a soldier? Do you feel the scope is more a soldiers knife than a bushwalker/outdoors knife?
I'm not a soldier, so i'm giving you my opinion based on limited experience. But I don't feel this is well-suited for bushcrafting. It's missing the jimping for detailed work. It also has a bevelled swedge, which wouldn't be ideal for batoning wood.
it's a Prodigy without the serrations, a redesigned handle, and different sheath. My own both Prodigys and they are awesome little knives. Enjoy.
Hi Harley, Don't listen to some of the youtube knife experts. Most of them use their
knives just to clean their finger nails.
I have used a Gerber Prodigy 440HC every day under the worst possible conditions
and the blade held up as well as my friends $350 knife.
Enjoy your Strongarm knife, it will serve you well and will last you a long time.
yeah, if you read some of my replies below, i'm confident this knife will satisfy 99% of the people who buy it. The guys claiming to be some sort of metal-alloy expert, don't impress me. Thanks for watching.
I'm no "Gerber fan boy" by any means, but I really like Gerber fixed blade knives. They're reasonably priced, and pretty good quality. And if I totally destroy one, replacing it isn't an issue and it doesn't break the bank. I'm no blade slinger, and I'm not fixated on knife porn, but there's nothing wrong with a Gerber knife.
I was a little bit skeptical when I found out on blade ops that the knife was around $57 even though the list price is about $91 but after seeing your review and making sure the blade that I would get is real I'm going to pick one up!!! Thanks man great review!
I have Busse Kin and Fallkniven and ESEE and Benchmades and this is the best $50 I have ever spent on anything. It’s a really really really nice knife at any price. I laughed at Gerber since Fiskars took them over, they are not what they were in the 80s but they seem to have redeemed themselves.
Thank you from 6 years later.
Here from the future...its still a great knife! The knife is made in different places, or time, or parts of it are. Buy from a known seller, like Knife Center of the Internet, Academy, etc. Mine is a bit different but it came in a plastic clamshell. It was from Academy so I trust it.
you dont need a $2-300 knife to stab a fool
Thanks for the review. This may be the first Gerber I buy on purpose since my Gator.
When I first got into my knife addiction, I didn't know much about knives and I thought Gerber was a top of the line knife maker, I still don't know much about knives but I'm learning and finally got me a beauty that is awesome for what I do with a knife, I luv the bush, clearing a camp site, building a shelter, processing wood for fire etc. It took me a few years of research and and experimenting with different knives, I learned about the 52100 Ballbearing Steel at a now defunct website called KnifeTest, yup Mr. Noss's site anyhow it's still one of my favorite steel, and I have a recent complete series of Swamp Rat Knives, I had them modify a Rodent 6 for me I had it thinned and the top gaurd taken off and now it look's like a beefy Ratmandu on steriods the Ratmandu was always a fav of mine but now I have a bigger version and the fact where the top gaurd use to be it was done so well that it allows my hand to hold the knife and chop with so much power for a 6" blade its a excellent chopper as well after I had it thinned It makes some good curl's too, but anyhow back to my Gerber. Years ago I ordered a Gerber Silver Trident, to be kewl I bought it sterile no markings like country origin, although I'm not into Tactical Knives today I realize it's a good quality steel it's made of CM 154 and I also notice that it's been going up in value over the years, I guess I got lucky, I don't buy too many of the Gerber Knives, but I have a very lite pocket knife I carry everyday it's smooth as silk and hold's a great edge, but my pride and joy are my Gerber Freeman Hunter and the Caping Knife both in S30V with Stag Handles and to me their a set, I bought them seperate at close out prices but to be honest they are excellent knives atleast the ones I bought they hold great edge and are very light. What I meant my pride and joy is their my Gerber pride and joy, I have some other knives that I feel are much better but for the price I bought them and they all have gone up in value, even the guys that are willing to pay double the price I bought them for. Also my vintage Gerber Multi Tools alot say their not good, but in my case and the use of them I think their great, I just wish they had a saw and awl, but the knife is slender and small enough that it can be used as an awl in the emergency, I know I've done it, anyhow that Gerber of yours sparked an interest, it reminds me a a smaller LMF which alot of guy's luv, I just might get one.
I have it, also the lmf2 I still like more the lmf2 but is just my taste. I would like to see the lmf2 without serrations. Both are a pain in the ass sharpening looking a razor sharp, but with time an patience you can do it.
Great review Harleywood23 ! I think I will add the strongarm to my collection.
I will be getting mine tomorrow. Im excited to try it out. I plan on using it for edc. Be good at utility and tactical uses. Im impressed, Gerber finally gave us something the blade community has asked for years. Be nice to see a knife similar in design but longer blade, 5-7 inch would be nice. I'll support American made Gerber products hell yeah. Just not the Chinease products.
+Todd Klekotka I agree 110% I have used Gerber products for 35 years. I also returned a couple when I saw "China" on the blade or package. They have great Customer Service too.
VERY VERY NICE KNIFE
All of the metal alloy "experts" here need to calm down. No one is arguing that 420HC is the best steel for a knife. I have used a Gerber Prodigy for years now while camping and hiking and it has not failed me to this day. I have put the knife through all of the durability and abuse tests I can think of over three years and I can't really say anything bad about it. I paid $35 USD for it.
Please show me another knife you can buy for $35 that will handle that kind of abuse and not show any signs of breaking down. 420HC is good enough for the majority of people and only knife snobs would put their noses up at it. But I have a feeling that the majority of people talking shit on it here have never used a knife in real-life situations and are simply trolls.
Good review on the Strongarm. If my Prodigy ever dies, I'll make sure to pick one of these up in fine edge (my one point of contention with the Prodigy).
GideonsTactical put his through a torture test. This should quiet the 420hc haters... ua-cam.com/video/qN3dP8KS7xs/v-deo.html&feature=em-uploademail
+HarleyWood23 They will never quiet regardless of proof and especially when it's a Gerber, the last couple months I've purchased the Schrade Schf42,51&52 . People hate on Schrade cause the 1095 is china made but I will tell ya the schf42 is one of the best knives I've ever carved with its an amazing design, although it is 1095 from Taiwan so maybe it's "Special";). Anyways I am so freaking tierd of the Gerber hate bandwagon and the anti 420hc snobs I've now pledged to buy the LMF2, Strongarm or Prodigy this month.
Nice sheath! Multiple options for carry, I like that. As for the knife I just don't care for that handle design, I'm sure it's functional but I just don't care for the looks of the handle. Great video. Keep em coming.
is an excellent knife in your opinion? is a blade which can entrust your life?
+Michele Trekkning I wouldn't call it an "excellent" knife. I think for another $50-$100 there are better options. But if your budget only allowed you $70, I can't think of a better option. Several other UA-camrs have done torture tests on this knife. In fact, one group passed the same knife around through a "gauntlet" of challenges. It surprised every one of them. Here's a few links...
ua-cam.com/video/d5c0tz9xny0/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/qN3dP8KS7xs/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/HfEi3tfCM4w/v-deo.html
how do you get the molle locking strip back out of the sheath?
Very good review. Thank you. Nice knife too, you definitely sold me on it.
Gerber 's USA made stuff is usually high quality as they make most of it for military use
v mann I had a few different gerber blade when I was in the military. The US made stuff was good. The foreign made stuff was definitely hit or miss.
Love the gerber strong arm very strong knife
Would you say the Coyote is more green/olive or tan? I prefer olive drab over tan so I would go with this knife in black if the Coyote is more tan looking than green or olive. Thanks.
Definitely more tan. Thanks for watching
If Gerber made the sheath KYDEX it would be a 10. I HATE that the sheath is regular old plastic. If it gets too cold.. SNAP!
Do all of use interested in the actual performance of this knife and take it out and use it! Shealths can be modified and replaced so Im not to concerned about that. What Im interested in is the performance of the steel. If it is prone to edge chipping, rolling over, or simply cant hold a edge for a realistic amount of time, its no good.
GideonsTactical put his through a torture test. check it out: ua-cam.com/video/qN3dP8KS7xs/v-deo.html&feature=em-uploademail
n1 vid!
great that you are showing how it works with the molli
Since you seem to love this knife, im surprised you don't like the prodigy or even the lmf 2
Hey Johnny. I have no experience with the others so I can't really speak to them. Don't recall ever saying I didn't like them though.
HarleyWood23 well, you said you are "not normally a gerber fan" Since you like this knife, I think you will like the gerber prodigy and lmf 2. I think they are both better than this, check em out.
johnny Kadi from my experience, the strongarm is better then the lmf2. Never used the prodigy
Where can I buy the stock sheath that comes with this knife?
Mine just arrived, very impressed, sharp out of the box. Mine had much better packaging here in Sweden, but that's probably due to Gerber updates after seeing your video 😃. Selling my SRK SK5 as that just didn't feel right and it was a butter knife out of the box. This thing is tiny compared to my Ka-Bar Extreme 🤣
Where did you buy it from?
Dude I think your knife is fake, I’ve bought one from Gerber’s website and the handle is definitely not that dark, there are none of those white plastic particles on the sheat, which also has a lighter color, and the logo was on the center of the box on mine.
No it’s not. Read the pinned comment thread and see confirmation directly from Gerber.
Awesome knife, way to go Gerber.
Is this still part of your kit??
no, and not because of the knife, but I've changed out my entire kit. Here's the update: ua-cam.com/video/DyxytZao1Ao/v-deo.html
Why is it green instead of brown coyote
Just poor lighting
Weird question.... But did you get your rug at Home Depot?lol
Not a fan of how flimsy that belt loop part seems to be attached... But hell, for 40 bucks I could just make myself a new one or buy a replacement. Definitely picking this up.
(edit) My mistake, 60 bucks. Now that I'm thinking about it, than pretty close to 100 dollars...
+GetTheFO its more of an option really, you can take the nylon strapping off and mount it just off of the plastic alone
Sheath material ?
thanks
It's injection molded polymer
thanks
Mine wasn’t in a box, was in the plastic/cardboard packaging
full tang?
Yep. Forgot to mention that.
how much this knife. Anyone Know?
The internet is a great tool for looking up information on many things.
MrJabez89 lel
I like fixed blades better. I would never go for or rely on a folding blade. Now having said that- I would go for a basic knife from Gerber, or M&P, or any other store/internet bought knife. Not trying to be a snob but I have found that custom made knives in my opinion or much better quality and much better customer service from individuals as opposed to a company made knife. Plus, they make the knife to your specifications and needs and wants.
Im not sure which i like better, the strongarm or your shag carpet.
Lol. It's an old piece I keep on the floor of the garage. It's pretty comfortable when the wife makes me sleep down there though.
I remembered this knife costed $40 to $60 in the past. Now it is $70 to $100 now.
I love this knive and I hate Gerber !
And that say something!
I bought the knive recently and I love it ! I bought one for my son
And he loves it to !
sweet knife
I paid $74.99 at Bass Pro today. I actually have mine mounted upside down.
I just wish they would make it in OD GREEN!!!
Nice blade...I've always liked Gerber just didn't like the serrated blades it's like all there knifes have um....i just ordered this one cause i wear a lot of khaki pants...plan on wearing across my back so when i go to my daughter games i don't spook anyone LOL...
Omg 420hc !!! Let's band the steel snobs together and bash this knife we've never handled or used...
How about instead of sitting in your mom's basement on your lil computer bashing a product you go actually test it for yourself. Instead You'd rather just google what the best steel is and buy knives that'll never see more use than pretending your slaying an imaginary Dragon that's invaded your mom's basement and opening packs of Cheetos.
bob3326 lol
bob3326 I"m still chuckling!!! Hey I just went to the AZoM website and if you check out 1095 and 420 and didn't know jack about steel, I'm thinking after reading all the specs on each I would chose the 420 steel product.
ApplicationsThe key applications of grade 420 stainless steels include:Shear bladesNeedle valvesSurgical equipmentCutlery
or
ApplicationsAISI 1095 carbon steel can be used in springs or cutting tools, which requires sharp cutting edges such as grass or grain cutting tools.
These guys don't have a horse in the race just the facts: www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=972
Steel snobs is a good name!!!
GideonsTactical put his through a torture test. This should quiet the 420hc haters... ua-cam.com/video/qN3dP8KS7xs/v-deo.html&feature=em-uploademail
Wow, I've never read something so true. lol
Lol! I’ll put 420HC up against anything but I’m old and grew up on a Buck 119 and 110. If it’s done right it’s a fine Steel.
While I understand that the Strongarm can be used as a tactical weapon, it's really a utility knife. Ya know feathering wood, chopping stuff -- even cutting steak. When was the last time you grabbed a knife to save your life?
In my opinion, all of these reviews place much too much emphasis on these knives as weapons. At least for an urban environment, this emphasis is overblown...
Man sexy isnt the word, that knife is a beast! ...maybe a sexy beast!
That's fake it's too tanned gerber strongarm knives never come in wrap either and the blade runs too far almost down to the shaft which it doesnt on the real ones
Wrong. Already confirmed by Gerber. www.screencast.com/t/m32K56t1
Coyote? It looks like OD. Obviously just the lighting. Nice table top of a nice knife!
It’s the fake one
read the pinned comment thread. Confirmed real by Gerber. It was just bad lighting in the video
Nice to see a knife still made in the US!! Unlike kabar
Также как айфон))))
They have them at Walmart also for 50.00.
7.2 oz on weight, not 10.9
+Doodley Squat
Good catch. The 10.9 includes the sheath
Dude...quit apologizing for liking a Gerber. Gerber has some very classic blades. Gerber Mark II is probably one of the most copied knifes in the last 40 years.
I just got this knife at cabelas for 77$, perfect knife for hiking,,
US$50.00
In Australia I'm looking at $105.00 plus postage, say $115.00 :-(
Ouch
I know it sucks man. I was gonna run this knife with a trapper slip joint and an Ontario Rat 1 for the ultimate bush/hunting set up. Then I realised it would cost me like $300
i know im a bit late but here in Fi
nland we have the same deal 110 euros for this thing
the real knife has limited lifetime warranty on it but this one has lifetime warranty and is discolored
read the pinned comment thread. Confirmed real by Gerber.
Everyone says you get what you pay for, but heres the problem; Shit is overpriced! Everyone hates on 420HC, but I own a Strongarm and a Prodigy and they are both awesome knives that hold a good edge, are tough dependable blades that have never failed.Now Gerber Chinese steel knives are a totally diffrent monster, but the Gerber knives I own are made in Portland Oregon, and whatever Gerber is doing to their 420HC is working, and would give Buck a run for their money.I personally own everything from ESEES to Beckers, to Ontario Blackbirds and CRKTs as well, and my Prodigy and Strongarm work just as well.
+Survival Solutions I bought two (2) Gerber Strongarms like the one in the above video and found it an average knife. Then I sold them both on eBay. There really is not anything outstanding about it. The plastic sheath is tight on the knife making it slightly risky to pull out due to the force needed and the sudden release. For what you get an Ontario SP Series knife with 5160 steel or even the Mora Bushcraft Black or Orange are better economic options for bushcraft or survival in my view.
*Note:*
The Gerber Strongarm is made in the USA although *the Gerber Company is owned by Fiskars Inc. of Finland.* So This knife is an international product like most things. If the Strong-arm was owned & made totally in the USA it would cost much more.
sweetcostarica I guess everyone likes what they like. I own a Mora Bushcraft Black Survival and stashed it in my BOB Bag, and I'm a fan of Ontario Knives as well, in fact I bought that Blackbird SK-5 and love that thing.Gerbers are a great beater knife though and its inexpensive. If I break it i'll just send it back for another.
+Survival Solutions Great beater knives? Yes, Gerber knives are and most Gerber/Fiskars products too (price vs performance). Plus the Gerber/Fiskars Finnish warranty is incredible with a free replacement, no questions asked.
Up here in Alaska I have talked to hunters to hikers and the knives for serious use here are Moras (sea & land) & 4 inch knives like the Ontario Air Force Survival knife. Nothing exotic or large since the ax is king in the cold for large fires. Like the Scandinavians we don't chop or split wood with our knives like UA-camrs for the most part.
*Note:* In my BOB Bag is a small Mora Basic 546 and an 18 inch Tramontina machete for two legged predators and light chopping.
sweetcostarica Yeah, what I ment by "beater knives" is that if I have something thats gonna be hard on a knife, I'm grabbing my Strongarm since its cheaper then my other blades.Alot of the youtubers that baton with their blades are just showing how tough it is. People like yourself that live in a naturally harsh and tough enviorment like Alaska have to pack the serious stuff due to cold weather and alot of wilderness. I've been trying to get my hands on a Survive GSO 5.1, now thats a serious blade there but hard to get and expensive.
P.S Two legged predators huh? Alot of that in Alaska?
Survival Solutions
*Regarding the Survive GSO 5.1*
The GSO 4.1 reminds me of the Ontario Black Bird SK-5 Knife in 154 CM. The GSO 5.1 is a bigger, more capable knife for sure.
*Regarding two legged predators*
I pepper sprayed one of two of those predators last week. He cried like a baby. So in the woods you need something for them & other animals definitely.
Это подделка но он тоже очень хороший
Yeah the general rule is that you get what you pay for. If you think a blade has to break $100 to be satisfactory, you need to rethink the difference between "tactical" and "functional"
Now it's on Amazon for $48
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Damn... to bad it says Portland Oregon on it.
This same knife is now just under $100 us
"the oncoming storm" shut off her reply because she cant take criticism. i dont know shit about steels and which ones are better. all i know is the 420 and 12c27 from gerber how they heat treat and serrations are very good.
guys who sit around discussing steels are just that, sitting around. go out and play with your knives, thats the only way you'll know for sure.
and one more thing, anyone who has a video of actually breaking a prodigy or strongarm, please post it because after years of lmf2 and prodigy, i have yet to break mine.
That a counterfeit
No it's not. read the pinned comment. Already confirmed real by Gerber themselves.
Wrong knife... the knife dont have bubble wrap
Thats not bubble wrap. Gerber already confirmed this knife is genuine...
www.screencast.com/users/bwood8053/folders/Default/media/fb54b7b9-b4ea-4394-bc45-f6a4baec59e1
At the end of the day it's still a gerber ughhhhhhhh
Gerber doesn't pack with foam wrap. This is a clone.
No it’s not. Read the pinned thread
would like to know where you bought for $50. even your link shows $99.
This video is a few years old. I guess they increased the price
@@HarleyWood23 Just picked one up from Sportsman Warehouse up the street for $67. Nice knife
Umm I think you’ve got a fake one there buddy. Sorry to say.
Read the pinned comment. Already confirmed real by Gerber.
Dude thats fake
rainbow god
No it’s not. Quit talking about shit you know nothing about.
www.screencast.com/users/bwood8053/folders/Default/media/fb54b7b9-b4ea-4394-bc45-f6a4baec59e1
50 dollar knife… on what planet?
$48.00 +tax at cabelas
420hc.....smh
For $50 that's not too bad. Budget steel for a budget price. Made in the USA for that price is surprising, especially for Gerber. Reminds me of the Gerber LMF II but that is not full tang is that's why I didn't pick it over the BK17 I bought. The Gerber Prodigy is full tang so that's an option for anyone looking.
I thought it was $110,my bad
The chosen 1 np, knife center says it's $55 right now www.knifecenter.com/item/GB30001058N/gerber-strongarm-fixed-black-plain-blade-coyote-glass-filled-nylon-handles
UARAF16 awesome. thanks for sharing that.
HarleyWood23 Thanks for the video!
It's a fake Gerber does not send knives to you in a bubble wrap
Read the pinned comment thread Gerber already confirmed it’s real.
that ain't coyote. it's olive drab.
Joe Cummings
No it's not. It's just bad color balance on the video. They don't make it in OD.
HarleyWood23 I thought so. At first I was so confused
Like your video, but seriously enough with the Gerber this and Gerber that. I've carried a Gerber blade for about 25 years and that's all I will carry. Gerber makes a quality product at a reasonable price. Only an idiot would spend $300 on a knife, you probably own a YETI cooler also. I don't know how you get your money but I work for mine and $40-$70 for a fixed blade knife is right where it should be.
James Mosley
So you begrudge people that can afford more than you? Sad life.
Thunk? Lolololol
Follow on UA-cam and Instagram
Yeah this one is fake sorry bud
Lance Garcia
No it’s not bud. Read the pinned comment. Confirmed real by Gerber.
Это китайская подделка!
no it's not. read the pinned comment. Gerger confirmed it's real
Your knife is a fake sorry
no it's not. read the pinned comment thread. sorry