Gerber Hunting Knives & Tools

Gerber Hunting Knives

Gerber is an American company, with Peter Gerber founding it in 1939. It specialises in the design and manufacture of knives, tools, multi-tools and outdoor equipment. The brand is a common favourite for soldiers and outdoorsmen, particularly hunters. A Gerber pocket knife is also primary gear for campers and tradesmen.

What Is the Best Type of Gerber Hunting Knife?

Gerber sells different types that are suitable for hunting and more. Here are some options:

1. Gerber survival knife. Gerber makes this style for durability of use outdoors. Check out the LMF-II Infantry Knife. This is a fixed blade 10-inch knife that gets its field testing in the hands of with US troops. It is MOLLE compatible and has a versatile and rugged build, with a partially serrated blade.
2. Gerber camping knife. This is a style for reliability of use outdoors. Check out the Freescape Camp kitchen knife. This is useful for both home kitchen and camp kitchen use. It has a full tang construction and a rubberised handle for strong gripping. As with Gerber skinning knives, use this for preparation around a campfire.
3. Gerber Combat Knife. This helps you defend yourself in the wild. Check out Gerber Strongarm Fixed Blade Coyote. It has a full tang, 420HC steel blade. The grip is rubberised. The blade length is 4.8 inches and the knife weighs 204 grams.

What Are Some Compact Gerber Knives?

Here are discreet Gerber pocket knives that you can conveniently carry on a hunt and on a day-to-day basis:

1. Gerber GDC money clip. This pocket knife is portable and slim. It also functions as a credit card or money wallet. The blade is 1.75 inches of usable tool for daily tasks.
2. Gerber Bear Grylls Scout. This is a drop point blade. It is competent for scouting tasks like rope cutting. It is lightweight. This fine edge Gerber folding knife has a rubber grip and a steady lock back mechanism for a secure fold.
3. Gerber Mini Covert. This is a compact and folding tactical knife. It has a steel blade and glass-filled nylon handle.

How Do You Care for Your Gerber Knife?

Observe frequent and light sharpening of your blades to keep them sharp. Clean, dry and re-oil regularly to protect against rust and corrosion. Salt water corrodes any type of steel so make sure to clean each time you are in a marine environment.