Gerber Knives has built field knives and tools in the USA and abroad since 1939, spanning everyday carry folders, hard-use fixed blades, and military-issue multi-tools. The line is deliberately wide, budget 440A folders up to USA-made S30V flippers, so the buying decision here is matching the model to the job and the wallet.
The Fastball is Gerber's enthusiast EDC, made in the USA in CPM S30V on the B.O.S.S. Tech bearing system for a fast, low-play flick. It runs a 3-inch blade, machined anodized aluminum handles, and a reversible deep-carry clip at about 2.7 ounces, offered in drop point and wharncliffe. This is the model for buyers who want premium steel and bearing action from a mainstream American brand.
The Scout covers the value end, 440A blades with an ambidextrous crossbar lock, micarta scales, a glass-breaker pommel, and an anti-rotation clip. It trades premium steel for an easy-to-sharpen edge and a fidget-friendly lock at an accessible price for outdoor and hard knockabout use.
The StrongArm is Gerber's best-selling fixed blade, a full-tang survival knife with a striking pommel and the multi-mount MOLLE sheath system that defines it, offered in field-friendly 420HC and now upgraded MagnaCut. The LMF II Infantry sits alongside it as the USA-made military pattern built for egress and hard duty. Both prioritize toughness, easy field sharpening, and carry flexibility over exotic steel.
The MP600 is Gerber's military-contract multi-tool, built around patented one-hand-opening pliers, stainless construction, and replaceable carbide wire cutters. The platform spans needlenose and bluntnose heads and includes bladeless versions for secure-facility compliance, which is its key differentiator from consumer multi-tools.