I got a Gerber Strongarm about a month ago and wanted to take some time and share my impressions and some information. First here are some specs on the knife.
Blade is 4.8" of 420HC
Overall length is 9.8"
Knife weight is 7.2 oz
Overall weight is 10.9 oz
It's available in plain :thumbup: and partially serrated :thumbdn: versions.
It's also available in black or coyote brown with a very tough but not overly thick coating.
Current street price is $50-65 depending on source.
An interesting note is that the knife is serialized and the box also has the serial number.
Here's what comes in the box.
It also comes with a sheet detailing how, where and when all these pieces are used. Here's a picture of it.
These parts allow you to carry the knife vertically, horizontally and on Molle gear. It's very easy to add or remove these pieces. In my opinion many great knives come with so so sheaths and hurt the entire package. The Strongarms sheath is excellent. It's light, has good retention but is easily removed, and is very versatile. Here are some pictures of it set up to be carried horizontally across your back, vertically on a belt and on a Maxpedition pack. It's very easy to add or remove it to Molle equipment. Also the sheath isn't directional as far as how the knife is inserted, so you could carry it left or right handed and orient the knife the same way.
The handle is very comfortable. It has a hard inner handle with a checkered rubber overmold. The rubber isn't real soft but provides a great grip. The handle has indentations on each side that make the handle feel even better.
I will admit when I read the specs on the Strongarm and it stated it had 420HC steel I was somewhat let down. But so far the knife has held a great edge and hasn't needed sharpening and at least Gerber identified the steel. It came very sharp, with a good edge geometry. I'm very pleased with the performance of the steel so far. I also love that it's available in a plain edge! Here's a photo of it working on a maple branch a recent storm blew down.
The coating has proven to be very durable and the blade has a 90 degree spine. The coating also allows it to work with a firesteel.
Here's a photo of it compared to an ESEE 6 and a Becker BK16 for a size reference.
In conclusion I have to say I've been really pleased with the Gerber Strongarm. It's made in the USA and is reasonably priced. It has an excellent sheath with loads of carrying options. It's a knife that's small and light enough to go unnoticed but big enough to do a lot of things. So far the steel has proven to be very good. I hope that this is just the beginning of knives like this from Gerber. Thanks for reading and I'll try and answer any questions anyone may have.
Blade is 4.8" of 420HC
Overall length is 9.8"
Knife weight is 7.2 oz
Overall weight is 10.9 oz
It's available in plain :thumbup: and partially serrated :thumbdn: versions.
It's also available in black or coyote brown with a very tough but not overly thick coating.
Current street price is $50-65 depending on source.
An interesting note is that the knife is serialized and the box also has the serial number.
Here's what comes in the box.
It also comes with a sheet detailing how, where and when all these pieces are used. Here's a picture of it.
These parts allow you to carry the knife vertically, horizontally and on Molle gear. It's very easy to add or remove these pieces. In my opinion many great knives come with so so sheaths and hurt the entire package. The Strongarms sheath is excellent. It's light, has good retention but is easily removed, and is very versatile. Here are some pictures of it set up to be carried horizontally across your back, vertically on a belt and on a Maxpedition pack. It's very easy to add or remove it to Molle equipment. Also the sheath isn't directional as far as how the knife is inserted, so you could carry it left or right handed and orient the knife the same way.
The handle is very comfortable. It has a hard inner handle with a checkered rubber overmold. The rubber isn't real soft but provides a great grip. The handle has indentations on each side that make the handle feel even better.
I will admit when I read the specs on the Strongarm and it stated it had 420HC steel I was somewhat let down. But so far the knife has held a great edge and hasn't needed sharpening and at least Gerber identified the steel. It came very sharp, with a good edge geometry. I'm very pleased with the performance of the steel so far. I also love that it's available in a plain edge! Here's a photo of it working on a maple branch a recent storm blew down.
The coating has proven to be very durable and the blade has a 90 degree spine. The coating also allows it to work with a firesteel.
Here's a photo of it compared to an ESEE 6 and a Becker BK16 for a size reference.
In conclusion I have to say I've been really pleased with the Gerber Strongarm. It's made in the USA and is reasonably priced. It has an excellent sheath with loads of carrying options. It's a knife that's small and light enough to go unnoticed but big enough to do a lot of things. So far the steel has proven to be very good. I hope that this is just the beginning of knives like this from Gerber. Thanks for reading and I'll try and answer any questions anyone may have.
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,,thanks for the review
