Gerber has manufactured knives and tools since 1939, building a product line that includes everyday carry folders, tactical fixed blades, and military-grade multi-tools. The brand offers both USA-made and imported knives at various price points, using blade steels from 440A stainless to CPM S30V.
From the budget-friendly Scout series with 440A steel to the USA-made Fastball with S30V, Gerber offers folding knives for different applications and budgets. Fixed blade options include the LMF II Infantry and StrongArm, both with 420HC stainless steel for tactical and survival use.
Gerber Fastball USA-Made Folders
The Fastball series is Gerber's USA-made everyday carry lineup, featuring CPM S30V blade steel and ball bearing pivot systems. Gerber's B.O.S.S. Tech bearing mechanism provides smooth flipper action with minimal blade play. The Fastball uses machined aluminum handles with anodized finishes and weighs about 2.7 ounces with a 3-inch blade.
Available in multiple configurations including wharncliffe and drop point blade shapes, the Fastball includes a reversible deep-carry pocket clip for discrete carry. The S30V steel provides strong edge retention and corrosion resistance for daily cutting tasks.
440A and 420HC Stainless Steel Options
Gerber's Scout folding knives feature 440A stainless steel blades with crossbar lock mechanisms and micarta handle scales. The crossbar lock provides ambidextrous operation through a spring-loaded bar that engages the blade tang. These folders include glass breaker pommels and anti-rotation pocket clips for outdoor use.
The LMF II Infantry and StrongArm fixed blades use 420HC stainless steel, balancing edge retention with ease of sharpening. The 420HC maintains corrosion resistance and allows field sharpening with basic equipment. Both models are made in the USA and include MOLLE-compatible sheaths.
Gerber Multi-Plier 600 Multi-Tools
The Multi-Plier 600 is Gerber's primary multi-tool platform for US military contracts. These tools feature one-hand opening pliers with stainless steel construction and replaceable tungsten carbide wire cutters. The MP600 line includes 14 tools in various configurations, from needlenose to bluntnose plier heads.
Multiple versions meet different operational requirements, including bladeless models for secure facility compliance. The MP600 platform uses patented one-hand opening mechanisms and rotatable wire cutters that can be repositioned or replaced as they wear.
Drop Point and Wharncliffe Blade Shapes
Gerber uses drop point blade geometry across most folders and fixed blades, providing a strong tip for piercing and enough belly for slicing. The drop point design concentrates strength near the tip, reducing the risk of point failure during hard use.
Select Fastball models have wharncliffe blade profiles with straight cutting edges and reinforced tips. This blade shape excels at controlled cuts and detail work, especially for box opening and precision tasks where tip control matters more than slicing.
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