"Gerber consistently disappoints..." Yup, my feelings too. This is why there are almost no Gerber reviews on CCE; I can't afford to buy knives that are likely to dissatisfy me.
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
It's a real shame. I keep hoping they'll improve, but they just aren't
@gonzalez7805
2 ай бұрын
My first $30 knife was a Gerber , whith the black plastic handle and the partial serrated blade... Not having anything to compare it to i was very Pleased with it... I sold it to a coworker for $30 about 2 or 3 years later and repurchased another... I lost both several times till the second one was gone for good... I do not see ever having another gerber... P.S. i did tell the coworker he could by a new one for the same price, he seemed to think differently... I will also share that his resharpening of the serrations was terrifying... Like jagged teeth on a barracuda... He was happy with it though...
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
Glad your co-worker enjoyed it. I've seen so many serration sharpening jobs like you mentioned. Classic 😂😂
@OldTantoGuy
2 ай бұрын
I thought about sending all of my Gerbers to you... But I have much too much respect for you to have done that, so I just sent you the best one I had (and still felt a little guilty). And it makes me sad that I actually payed real money for crap like the Quadrant (talk about a horrific action!) and a couple of others that I can't remember off the top of my head. I think this will be a very interesting series going forward! And I think the next logical brand you could make a video on would be Kershaw, which is another brand that I have completely sworn off of.
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure shipping an entire Gerber collection through the mail is a federal offense 😂 Kershaw is a great next brand. I've been wanting to see how their new stuff is, so that could be a good incentive
@chasewells5464
2 ай бұрын
You made a good point, Gerber would still be viable if there wasn’t hundreds more knives that are infinitely better and cost less. If I own a Gerber it came in a blister pack. That’s pretty much the only way I would buy them, if they were on sale and I was bored.
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
Yeah, theyve fallen behind the pack in so many ways. I'm rooting for them, but the gotta step it up
@Xtopher822
2 ай бұрын
The gerber strongarm is a beast of a knife and the only gerber product I own and I use it on a regular basis.
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
It's one of the few products that they do well!
@jamesruth100
2 ай бұрын
The biggest slap in the face with Gerber is when they actually release a knife that _should_ be perfect, but a single massive flaw ruins it. For me, the most recent one was the Gerber Scout. Great ergos, great blade shape, respectable blade length, nice size thumb hole, wonderful texture on the crossbar lock, etc., but it has 440-fucking-A as a blade steel. Like, I don't think I'm an unreasonable person-I'm not asking for them to give us something impossible like magnacut on a budget folder-but is 440C at a _minimum_ really that much to ask? It's a $60 knife; at that price point, it's fighting against some _really_ good knives that actually pack decent steel, and the Scout just can't compete. I just don't get what's going through their heads when they design knives any more. While I'd like to be proven wrong, I just don't have faith that they can turn their reputation around at this point.
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
Excellent comment. I was going to get the Scout, but the Minisada was on the shelf next to it. D2, aluminum, at 45 bucks vs 440A and micarta at 60. I have no idea where they come up with these prices 😂
@BloodyMeridianM8
2 ай бұрын
100% for a USA gerber you have all the options anyways, their cheap stuff belongs in the gas station, I almost fell for the principal 👍🏼 my last gerber purchases always made me consider a refund or a knife I’d give a family member who doesn’t understand knives, great video
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, man!
@BarbosaUral
Ай бұрын
When I wanted a knife, I wanted practicality and utility; not an art piece or "cool". At the time, I worked for a municipal water department and exclusively in sewer. I needed a small knife that would cut through thin and thick plasticized and rubber fittings and hose...AND one that I could easily clean off and disinfect. I don't remember where I got this knife or precisely when, but it was the Gerber Paraframe/serrated and it never let me down. This was perhaps 20 years ago. It's the only folding knife I own and I still use it. While I appreciate your opinion, I think you're wrong in bashing a knife company because it doesn't make 'aesthetically pleasing' equipment. And I think your bar for perfection is simply to high.
@gideonsstuff
Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, man! I do think Gerber makes some aesthetically pleasing knives. The Minisada I bought looks great in my opinion. But I care a lot more about functionality and build quality. The Gerber Fullback I showed is ugly as sin, but I really enjoyed carrying it because it was a good tool. I even agree that the Paraframe is a decent knife for the price. But Gerber consistently fails to deliver knives that are competitive with what else is available. My review of the Minisada is coming out in two weeks and it illustrates the problem with that knife's build quality and poor cutting performance. I'm rooting for Gerber, but they are falling behind. Thanks for watching and I hope you check out more of my content!👍
@BarbosaUral
Ай бұрын
@@gideonsstuff Thanks for replying. I think first, anyone reading our comments must take into consideration that "aesthetically" and "pleasing" are both subjective. And, I can only speak to the Gerber I bought 20 years ago. I have no experience with other Gerber knives and I don't know what quality or design changes have been made by Gerber over the past 20 years. All I can say about the Gerber I own is that it continually works for the purposes intended.
@gideonsstuff
Ай бұрын
Absolutely! Lots of subjectivity involved in reviewing anything. Even functionality can be subjective to some degree. I grew up on a cattle ranch and worked as a cowboy until just last year. Now I work in a museum. My requirements for my EDC knife have changed drastically. Things that worked great on the ranch aren't the best for the museum and vice versa. People's needs and styles are different and I respect that.
@mistersmith3986
2 ай бұрын
You can call the series. The Echo Room" 👍
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
I don't think that one will work after I get my audio stuff fixed👍😁
@JAMESGREGORYKULP1985
2 ай бұрын
The only gerber pocket knife. That i really liked was the Gerber Sharkbelly Lockback pocket knife. With a 3.25 inch sheepsfoot 420HC stainless steel Blade.
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
I've seen that one. Looks very interesting!
@JAMESGREGORYKULP1985
2 ай бұрын
@@gideonsstuff yes it is very interesting. It is good for cutting boxes and good for food prep.
@XFS540
2 ай бұрын
Gerber never managed to impress me; cheap materials, ugly designs… I mean, what’s to like? Good overall review btw. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Cold Steel.
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
The Cold Steel video is going to have a very different vibe😂 Thanks for watching, man!👍
@irenastoyanova2790
2 ай бұрын
What was first Gerber you just showed in the video and didn't said the model the drop point or the spear point I don't know exactlly.
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
If you're talking about the knife at 1:35, it's the Gerber Minisada. I do say the model names of every knife I show in this video. For more info on that one in particular, it is the subject of my most recent unboxing. Thanks for watching!👍
@artor9175
2 ай бұрын
The Gerber 800 Legend was out of stock when I lost my last one, so I got a Leatherman instead. I hate it, and I can't wait until it breaks or is lost so I can go back to Gerber.
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
I've never tried the 800. Sounds interesting 👍
@eriktaylor5704
2 ай бұрын
Back in the early 80’s you could only buy knives in a small display at the True Value Hardware Store in my town. Gerber, Buck, Case, and SAK were the only four brands available. Gerber made carrying a knife affordable. That’s what they did then and that’s what they do now.
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
I don't think Gerber holds a candle to Buck. I love affordable, in-store knives. I have a whole video series about finding great "cheap" knives. Gerber just doesn't bring the same quality-to-price ratio as companies like Buck or even Camillus.
@bandito_dino
2 ай бұрын
Kershaw became the new gerber. The Hotwire was my first knife, 3cr steel with spring assist. Good memories from my first job at a grocery store, breaking down boxes for bags!
@beeferbaron
2 ай бұрын
I’ve always had a soft spot for Gerber, but I grew up with only a few brands of knives back then and the Gerber gator 🐊 was and still is pretty darn sweet. I love the Gerber straight lace and the Mansfield. Of bear grylls fixie is sweet too. So if all you guys wanna send me your Gerbers to a good home my address is in my bio thanks lol.
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
You know what, it does warm my heart that folks like you have nostalgic feelings for Gerber. When I was a teenager, my cousin got a Gator Machete and I was so jealous. To this day, every time I see one I get a sparkle in my eye. I have no idea why I've never bought one. Might have to change that...👍😁
@beeferbaron
2 ай бұрын
@@gideonsstuff exactly! You get it 💪
@ratlips4363
2 ай бұрын
I would like to make a suggestion to "up" your presentation. Cam/cell phone microphones are terrible. They pick up the echo that occurs in a flat, painted wall just as your video has. Invest in a lavalier microphone and you will notice a huge improvement. Also, do you need to wear your glasses? If you can speak without them viewers will be able to identify with your facial expressions easier, then edit and move on, your video will look so much more polished. Good luck
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting! I've had a few different mics over the years. They've all broken, and we're in a broken mic spell right now😂 I don't usually film in this room because of the echo, but had to for this one. I'm also a broke student, so upgrades are few and far between right now. If you want to help, I do have memberships 👍😁 And yes, the glasses are much needed. Tried contacts, but while I worked as a cowboy I found getting dust in my eyes to be annoying as hell. I'm a geologist now and still do lots of outdoor work, so same issue. I appreciate the suggestions, man. I feel it. I wish I could put more money into the technical side of the channel, but this is very much a hobby and not profitable enough for that yet
@patrickmccrea3455
2 ай бұрын
Ok i carry a microtech LUDT so yeah i care what i carry and use Gerber is a step up from a gas station knife 😊
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, man!
@anthonyclark9159
2 ай бұрын
The last gerber i bought was the gerber icon, it was cool looking, and trash. I still want the gator in 154cm, fixed or folding, but i would never spend my money on any other gerber product. They have been garbage for well over 25 years.
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
That's my experience with them. Looks cool, is trash. 😂 Thanks for watching, man!
@KungFuTweety1
2 ай бұрын
Not a fan of the quality control and shoddy customer service 😢 when they do innovate , they fail to follow through!
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
Exactly. Thanks for watching!
@frankmorris4790
2 ай бұрын
Gerber hasn't done much good since Pete died, and IMHO any common Shrade will beat Gerber for price and quality
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
I agree. I would buy a Schrade over a Gerber most of the time👍
@irenastoyanova2790
2 ай бұрын
The Gerber Strongarm sucks man, it's awful for bushcraft and everything hard use.This knife breaks a lot and so many people tell it it's true.
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
I can only speak from my experience, but the Strongarm has always done me good. I'm a field geologist and I've carried it extensively in some pretty rugged environments and used it hard. I have a full review of it if you want to see more.
@davegoodridge8352
2 ай бұрын
Gerber are knives for non-knife people. There just cheap Chinese junk.
@gideonsstuff
2 ай бұрын
Knives for non-knife people hits the nail on the head. And they're never going to change as long as non-knife folks keep buying them
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