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
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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)
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.
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 ? 😂😂
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.
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'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!
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
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’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 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.
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 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!
this is the knife my dad got me as a gift after completing marine corps boot camp back in 2016. It was on my plate carrier for my entire enlistment, and has killed many MRE's and strands of 550 cord. after years of abuse in the desert of 29 palms and abroad, the only damage is a bit of the finish starting to rub off of the blade. Love my strongarm to death and wouldn't have swapped it for anything.
It’s a decent knife but the edge retention isn’t great. It’s 420hc so naturally it won’t stay super sharp for long, if he cut some ropes he would’ve noticed. Also the one I own hurts like a bitch in my hand when I baton. It’s a great knife to beat the shit out of but don’t expect it to stay sharp super long
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
Can you say paid for by gerber. Honest review incoming. It hurts. It’s not comfortable to baton at all with. When he chopped the stick in half he knew in his heart of hearts that this knife is a solid 5.5/10.
@anthonymaimone2000 you're a funny lady. My bark river bravos and auroras baton with no issues. A garburg feels like you are chopping down a tree with a softball bat. I'm right. If you want to recite some more seman fueled garbage out of your dick pleasers, go right ahead. I still know I'm right.
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.
D2 and other good steels are available now on cheap Chinese knives, and there was Gerber selling 5cr15 knives which is about as shit of a steel as you can get. Even 420 is really bottom of the mediocre steels unless it is a really good heat treat. But I have seen Gerber is finally offering some knives in s30v which is a step in the right direction at least, but the strong arm should really have a 3v,m4, or cruwear blade or a d2 would be good budget option .
I bought Gerber Strong Arm about 3 years ago and have used it for just about everything and more than what he demonstrated. It's def worth the buy. Cheap enough to get 2.
@@gregg6474 Nothing wrong with 420 HC steel. I actually prefer it on some tools as it is quick to take an edge on tools that you may dull several times in a day vs. a precision tool that needs to hold that razor edge every use. That is why they use different metals as each has its place.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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 !!!
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!
THIS is how you sell a 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 " 😉
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
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.
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
You would attach a knife to your girlfriend!? Aren't they dangerous enough on their own?
The knife or the girlfriend??
@@bobstark4020 Both.
@@mackjones7688 that was my thinking.
Everyone knows, a purse is the dangerous thing that you can strap to your girlfriend. In more ways than one...
@@arnold8746 Wait.. you strap a purse AND a knife to your girlfriend!?
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.
Not bad for a 75 bucks knife 👍
They cost 50 bucks here in Sweden, I got one and I love it
I can attest to this knife. I've had one for years, and it does take a beating.
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
Tactical girlfriend fr
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
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.
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
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.
Those are one of my favorites 10/10 is very appropriate
Absolutely love mine. Never put it through nearly this much stress but it's good to know it will hold up if need be.
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.
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 🤣
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.
Free knife with every pot of baby food, thank you, Gerber Baby.
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
They have them at Walmart and I was thinking to add to my collection too. Think now I gotta grab one.
Gerber has always made fantastic knives. I’ve always had one or two, love ‘em.
I figured it out. Dude is superman. Look at him with no beard and a suit on. He’s Superman.
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 CZcams 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..
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.
Have one of these. Use it camping, hunting, working in the woods, etc. great knife
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
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
Just discovered your videos a few minutes ago and I must say so far I am a fan.
That ammo can hurt me
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.
Mr beast out here in a parallel universe
Funny ass comment
Lol he thinks tacticool guys have girlfriends
Not tacticool, survival junkies.
Only one attracts the fairer sex.
Great beater knife. Holds up just needs routine maintenance
Damn! That's a durable blade!
looks to be my new knife, thanks.
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!
I bought one of these years ago and love it. Im glad to know i chose well.
Great demonstration. Excellent job Gerber
Cold steel bushman next!
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
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’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 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 the Gerber Prodigy it is fantastic as well
You know it's good because its made in Oregon
Every Gerber I’ve ever had, I still have. Total quality!😎🇺🇸
I've had one of those for years and hands down one of my absolute favorite knives
Have two of these. Trust em with my life ngl
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....
For 76.50 USD hell that's a great knife
It's 44 bucks on Amazon
had pretty much decided to get one of those knives. Your review made my day.
I've had one about 3 years now and it's still my favorite(also they sell them on wish for like 28 dollars now)
It will ",Kill"
Keel. Keep everyone alive
Best knife you've reviewed yet I believe!
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!
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.
Damn, I never knew Gerber made baby food AND outdoor knives 😂
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!
This is perfect for me. I’ve been thinking about getting this knife for a while and you definitely have me on board now.
Can you do a yugo m3 bayonet?
Great video, keep up the good work!
Note: buy this
You stole my note
Had mine like 5 years works great
this is the knife my dad got me as a gift after completing marine corps boot camp back in 2016. It was on my plate carrier for my entire enlistment, and has killed many MRE's and strands of 550 cord. after years of abuse in the desert of 29 palms and abroad, the only damage is a bit of the finish starting to rub off of the blade. Love my strongarm to death and wouldn't have swapped it for anything.
It’s a decent knife but the edge retention isn’t great. It’s 420hc so naturally it won’t stay super sharp for long, if he cut some ropes he would’ve noticed. Also the one I own hurts like a bitch in my hand when I baton. It’s a great knife to beat the shit out of but don’t expect it to stay sharp super long
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
Okay, you sold me. Now I need another damn bushcraft knife.
Please don't hurt anymore innocent ammo cans😭
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
It was designed to cut through the fusalage of a chinook in case of a crash
Can you say paid for by gerber. Honest review incoming. It hurts. It’s not comfortable to baton at all with. When he chopped the stick in half he knew in his heart of hearts that this knife is a solid 5.5/10.
If a batoning with a knife hurting you turns it into a 5, maybe we should get you a purse to hold your pink poly handles blades
@anthonymaimone2000 you're a funny lady. My bark river bravos and auroras baton with no issues. A garburg feels like you are chopping down a tree with a softball bat. I'm right. If you want to recite some more seman fueled garbage out of your dick pleasers, go right ahead. I still know I'm right.
This is why I love Gerber's because they are made so well
Oh wow! I am definitely buying this knife!!!
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..
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
Try the Gerber Prodigy. Basically the same blade but the handle has a better feel. Also comes with a leg strap.
Bit cheaper, slightly shorter. Went with the strong-arm because of the heavier weight and it looks cooler
I've had the same Gerber multi-tool for over 25 years. Still use it regularly. They know how to make blades...
Got a new sub, good video, I'm a knife guy just bought a Benchmade, paid $150, I'm scared to carry it, I'll lose it. I got it bright orange tho.
These strong man knifes are $40 at Walmart
I know Gerber has been improving recently, but they have used such bad steel for so long I still couldn't buy one.
It's $65 and it is such a good knife.
@@dieseldylan6641 bought nine at walmart for like $40 a few years ago. Time has change though
D2 and other good steels are available now on cheap Chinese knives, and there was Gerber selling 5cr15 knives which is about as shit of a steel as you can get. Even 420 is really bottom of the mediocre steels unless it is a really good heat treat. But I have seen Gerber is finally offering some knives in s30v which is a step in the right direction at least, but the strong arm should really have a 3v,m4, or cruwear blade or a d2 would be good budget option .
I bought Gerber Strong Arm about 3 years ago and have used it for just about everything and more than what he demonstrated. It's def worth the buy. Cheap enough to get 2.
@@gregg6474 Nothing wrong with 420 HC steel. I actually prefer it on some tools as it is quick to take an edge on tools that you may dull several times in a day vs. a precision tool that needs to hold that razor edge every use. That is why they use different metals as each has its place.
I bought this knife 3 years ago at the recommendation of the shop owner. Glad to know that my living room knife will KEAL
Funny that I've had one of these in my get-home bag for years, and never had any idea how capable it was!😂
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.
The only thing gerber should make is baby food.
Adding as my EDC soon as I can afford!! Thank you for the content my guy.
Loved their baby food and now I get to love their survival gear
I own it and I approve.
Still own and approve even more!
Ryobi circular saw with 4 extra batteries for survival ftw
My brother tried that it caught fire cutting threw a small log at camp
Thanks for all you do man!!! You have saved me a lot of money not buying crap knifes.
Owned one for about 4 years now. Great purchase.
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.