Gerber Knives

Like many of their owners, Gerber knives have that special quality of rugged, outdoorsy individualism that make them exceptional values for many different demanding tasks. When you think of the Great Outdoors, you generally think of Gerber as the one of the best solutions for whatever cutting chore comes up. But don't stop there! Gerber Knives also make cutlery and a wide variety of edged tools for various mundane uses.

Based in Portland, Oregon Joseph Gerber, then in advertising, hired a local knife maker in 1910 to make him 25 sets of kitchen cutlery as gifts to his advertising clients. The knives proved to be successful with the clients, so much so that the acclaim of the knives was widely spread and demand rapidly rose for similar knives to be produced. Ever the astute businessman, Mr. Gerber left his ad business and by 1939 had launched Gerber Legendary Blades.

Over the years many designers well known in knife collecting circles came to be associated with the Gerber name. Ernie Emerson of Emerson knives and ex-SEAL Chief Jim Watson each had a hand in designing Gerber knives, which has served to cement the company's reputation for crafting durable, very tough and adaptable blades for use in extreme outdoor environments.

In addition to making quality fixed blade knives, Gerber produces several lines of pocket knives and in other configurations. Like their cousins, Gerber folding knives have a reputation for utility and toughness that is unsurpassed in the industry.

Gerber also makes many functional sheaths, camp tools, emergency blades and others that help make this company's product line one of the most extensive one ever.

Razor Sharp Knives is proud to offer Gerber pocket knives to our customers, especially for those who love the outdoors. Please feel free to check out our other fine knives and let us know if you need help.