good tip retention, maintains edge, very sharp, but over all, IT WILL KEAL

@galactictddev7615

Жыл бұрын

Love the forged in fire reference

@okatamistudios

Жыл бұрын

@@galactictddev7615 same

@crackintoaslimjim

Жыл бұрын

🤣

@easternpromises7991

Жыл бұрын

IDK why but I read the last three words in the voice of Gunny from Generation Kill 😅

@MichaelTheoret

Жыл бұрын

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

@haydn5686

Жыл бұрын

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

@coreyboldt9604

Жыл бұрын

​@@haydn5686 A folding knife is definitely not a good idea as a bushcraft knife.

@haydn5686

Жыл бұрын

@@coreyboldt9604 no thats just a shits and giggles knife

@coreyboldt9604

Жыл бұрын

@@haydn5686 Ok, but isn't the video about a fixed blade that can be used for bushcraft?

@Leo-sp4zl

Жыл бұрын

Gerbers are hard to beat

So basically, get this one instead of the one with Bear Grylls’ name on it lol.

@driftwolf

Жыл бұрын

Grylls is a fraud, so no surprise.

@shawnadams1460

Жыл бұрын

I mean...you pay 3x you get 3x better. But seriously my brother owns this knife, its no joke!

@punkem733

Жыл бұрын

I buy NOTHING with a celeb's name on it. It's all a cash grab with china made garbage.

@DarkGrottan

Жыл бұрын

This one performs better outdoors than in hotel rooms

@AS-vx5pk

Жыл бұрын

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.

@TruelySkit

Жыл бұрын

because if your girlfriend has it you'll never lose your girlfriend because you'll want to keep the knife

@gastrofile

Жыл бұрын

The most painful strap-on I've ever seen.

@jed-henrywitkowski6470

Жыл бұрын

Right? I was thinking commando, then he dropped that one!

@notmillionaires

Жыл бұрын

Yup its a good one.

@frostedlambs

Жыл бұрын

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.

@davidarwood6264

Жыл бұрын

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.

@Bouldergoat

Жыл бұрын

Most Gerber blades are still garbage

@thisguy1413

Жыл бұрын

@@Bouldergoat I agree.

@michaelblankenship7278

Жыл бұрын

Thinking he got paid for this one haha.

@vinnylamoureux1187

Жыл бұрын

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

@EnderPearlRs

3 ай бұрын

I've only had great experiences with Gerber but🤷‍♂️ Glad you found one you like!

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.

"Impeccable tip retention" That's what she said 🤣👍

@BAZZAROU812

Жыл бұрын

You can strap this thing to anything... Tactical vest,belt, boot, girlfriend.. Lol

@ethanlogue2359

Жыл бұрын

Came to the comments as soon as I heard that lol

@cae2487

Жыл бұрын

Well just had a first for me and youtube asked me to do a quick survey on your comment. I said your answer was informative related to content funny and showed appreciation to content creator. Never had that happen before im slightly worried that they might try censoring comments in the near future but not on my watch.

@Squiffy1025

Жыл бұрын

Oooooooo shit Michael Scott FTW

@Joe_n_Sarah

Жыл бұрын

"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.

THIS is how you sell a product

Every Gerber I was issued in the Navy I absolutely loved.

@jdrayger7697

7 ай бұрын

What rate did you have that issued a knife?

@Eris_Strife

7 ай бұрын

@@jdrayger7697 SWCC. Special Boat Squadron 2 in Little Creek.

@jdrayger7697

7 ай бұрын

@@Eris_Strife yeah figured it would have been SWCC or SO

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.

@dirtyaznstyle4156

2 жыл бұрын

You can spark a ferrorod with a Swiss Army knife…

@ranchero5595

2 жыл бұрын

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

@farstrider79

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@ulfson279

2 жыл бұрын

@My Dixie Wrecked🔨 which one?

@ulfson279

2 жыл бұрын

@My Dixie Wrecked🔨 yes but at the same the prodigy is in the bracket... Just a different sheath

I can attest to this knife. I've had one for years, and it does take a beating.

Not bad for a 75 bucks knife 👍

@sweweedman6801

6 ай бұрын

They cost 50 bucks here in Sweden, I got one and I love it

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.

@markblouch4187

Жыл бұрын

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

@grobin3745

Жыл бұрын

Stick 2 in a tree and do pull-ups.

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.

@andrewfield4072

Жыл бұрын

420HC. Great stuff. Relatively cheap, too.

Those are one of my favorites 10/10 is very appropriate

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)

@noassociation85

2 жыл бұрын

Fuck you buy it for then 🤣

Absolutely love mine. Never put it through nearly this much stress but it's good to know it will hold up if need be.

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.

You would attach a knife to your girlfriend!? Aren't they dangerous enough on their own?

@bobstark4020

Жыл бұрын

The knife or the girlfriend??

@mackjones7688

Жыл бұрын

@@bobstark4020 Both.

@bobstark4020

Жыл бұрын

@@mackjones7688 that was my thinking.

@arnold8746

Жыл бұрын

Everyone knows, a purse is the dangerous thing that you can strap to your girlfriend. In more ways than one...

@mackjones7688

Жыл бұрын

@@arnold8746 Wait.. you strap a purse AND a knife to your girlfriend!?

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

@AHSValor

Жыл бұрын

That poor fucking bastard who lost his knife lol

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!

What the fuck that tip is insane Basically that means superior modern alloy, and perfect heat treatment

@shadoraeveon9312

Жыл бұрын

$30 Glock knife made of unspecified “spring steel” will probably survive a nuclear blast lol

Tactical girlfriend fr

They have them at Walmart and I was thinking to add to my collection too. Think now I gotta grab one.

Just discovered your videos a few minutes ago and I must say so far I am a fan.

Gerber has always made fantastic knives. I’ve always had one or two, love ‘em.

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!

@ManInTheWoods76

2 жыл бұрын

They make it wo serrations too

@demoths

Жыл бұрын

I have the serrated version, my little bro got the smooth one. Both fantastic knives

@randomspiker

Жыл бұрын

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

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 👍

@InsAznKlown3

Жыл бұрын

Love Joe X, such a savage madman

Have one of these. Use it camping, hunting, working in the woods, etc. great knife

I'm impressed it's still sharp after the ammo can.

@greekveteran2715

Жыл бұрын

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..

@grovesy333

Жыл бұрын

@@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 ? 😂😂

@AuRowe

Жыл бұрын

@@grovesy333 even more so by his logic: video evidence means nothing but my KZread comment countering it does😂

@invictusfarmer7188

Жыл бұрын

​@@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

@scottashe984

Жыл бұрын

​@@grovesy333 Ever seen Law and Order? It's pretend..

I’ve always been a knife person and Gerber is an awesome brand I got to have one

@joshuamoses1631

10 ай бұрын

Better get two, going way up in price soon

Finally , a knife that you have reviewed that passes your tests and I actually want to get .

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!

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

@its_jjk

5 ай бұрын

Funny ass comment

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.

Carried a Gerber while serving as a Ranger late seventies and early eighties. Great knife.

Damn! That's a durable blade!

Great demonstration. Excellent job Gerber

This is why I love Gerber's because they are made so well

I've had the same Gerber multi-tool for over 25 years. Still use it regularly. They know how to make blades...

looks to be my new knife, thanks.

Cold steel bushman next!

I figured it out. Dude is superman. Look at him with no beard and a suit on. He’s Superman.

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’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!

@This_Guy1

Жыл бұрын

One of the most durable and sharpest knives I have ever owned. Sadly I lost it many years ago

@DigitalCity-sj4es

Жыл бұрын

Bear who?????

Every Gerber I’ve ever had, I still have. Total quality!😎🇺🇸

Free knife with every pot of baby food, thank you, Gerber Baby.

Loved their baby food and now I get to love their survival gear

Have two of these. Trust em with my life ngl

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)

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.

You know it's good because its made in Oregon

Damn, I never knew Gerber made baby food AND outdoor knives 😂

people always ask why I love Gerber knives so much....thank you for giving me all the evidence I need

I bought this knife 3 years ago at the recommendation of the shop owner. Glad to know that my living room knife will KEAL

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

Somehow gerber made 420hc into this mythical steel...awesome knife

@adrianotero7963

Жыл бұрын

Bick used this steel for many years with great results....if heat treated properly 420hc is a very good knife steel.

Best knife you've reviewed yet I believe!

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

I was issued one of those. They are disposable in my eyes, i can get another. Never needed to that thing is a beast.

@Surv1ve_Thrive

Жыл бұрын

Issued by which arm of the military?

@tsmitz8184

Жыл бұрын

@@Surv1ve_Thrivethe px

That ammo can hurt me

I've had one of those for years and hands down one of my absolute favorite knives

I bought one of these years ago and love it. Im glad to know i chose well.

10 different knives were harmed during the making of this video.

@demoths

Жыл бұрын

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

@502outlaw2

Жыл бұрын

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.

@mouseblackcat5263

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@jordaneggerman4734

Жыл бұрын

....show me on the doll where the Gerber hurt you....

Can you do a yugo m3 bayonet? Great video, keep up the good work!

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.

Funny that I've had one of these in my get-home bag for years, and never had any idea how capable it was!😂

For 76.50 USD hell that's a great knife

@SnoopyReads

10 ай бұрын

It's 44 bucks on Amazon

U use this knife in the Army during our field ops. Such a good blade, it's never failed me.

@dillonbritnell1793

8 ай бұрын

I’ve heard pilots like this one a lot, a bunch of uses

had pretty much decided to get one of those knives. Your review made my day.

This is perfect for me. I’ve been thinking about getting this knife for a while and you definitely have me on board now.

Lol he thinks tacticool guys have girlfriends

@GuitarSlayer136

Жыл бұрын

Not tacticool, survival junkies. Only one attracts the fairer sex.

Had this exact knife for years now and I can confirm it is fantastic. Great review.

Nothing brings the anxiety to a boil like this guy starting a video holding one of your favorite knives. Feeling awfully good about it by the end though. Can confirm it makes a perfect plate carrier knife

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

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.

@TheShmeebitdog

Жыл бұрын

These strong man knifes are $40 at Walmart

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

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

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.

@papajeff5486

Жыл бұрын

Yep, one can test any good knife to it’s failure point. Kentucky

@JS-fc3vq

Жыл бұрын

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..

It will ",Kill"

@tinsoldier5621

2 жыл бұрын

Keel. Keep everyone alive

I bought one of these awhile ago and I’ve never gone on trips without it

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

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.

@tywilcox4306

Жыл бұрын

Then again, I am hard on tools. But they should be able to keep up.

@Pushin_kushin

Жыл бұрын

@@tywilcox4306 well said

@pandapanda7503

Жыл бұрын

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.

@aaronsmith4940

Жыл бұрын

@@pandapanda7503 always go full tang

@thecolossalwang2308

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

Great beater knife. Holds up just needs routine maintenance

Had mine like 5 years works great

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.

@anthonymaimone2000

4 ай бұрын

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

@gordonbombay6627

4 ай бұрын

@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.

Been drooling over one of these in my Amazon cart for a couple weeks now, definitely gonna get one now

@renzotengan

3 ай бұрын

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 🥲

Been my favorite knife for years

Down side is the serated edge section

@codygooch510

Жыл бұрын

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.

@Yes-df3xx

Жыл бұрын

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 :)

@grovesy333

Жыл бұрын

Did you watch the video where do you see that ?

Damn I think you just sold me a knife

@gordonbombay6627

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t do it