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Gerber StrongArm 420 High Carbon Stainless Steel Fixed Blade Full Tang Knife with Molle Compatible Multi Mount Sheath Fine Edge Coyote Brown 30 001058
Last Updated: May 16, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.2
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/10
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Hair
294sheath, gerber, blade, tactical, survival
+90%
-10%
" ... The knife itself is a real beauty and the grip and blade guard allow for a solid purchase even with sweaty hands. ... "
" ... I was really impressed with the quality of this knife. ... Great knife for the price point. ... "
" ... Very nice knife. ... "
" ... Hair shaving sharp, nice sheath, the texture of the grip is very hand conforming and fits well. ... Would buy again if I ever loss or broke this knife. ... "
" ... Great knife my son has the prodigy also a great knife ... "
" ... But I really enjoy this knife when you hold it its very well balanced feels solid the shleath hold in great. ... "
" ... Awesome knife, very tough, well made. ... "
" ... I'm giving the knife 5* because it's a solid knife, feels great, no hot spots and can potentially be a work horse. ... "
Build Quality
210knife, belt, grip, blade, molle
+81%
-19%
" ... Made in USA and very strong. ... "
" ... The BDZ is a bit easier to sharpen but they both hold and edge well and are tough as nails. ... "
" ... Hopefully the stainless steel blade is somethign that will be easy to sharpen and durable. ... "
" ... The sheath is awesome with multiple ways to attach this weapon. ... Full tang and durable can wait to further abuse this out in the woods this summer. ... Best part Made in America and its a solid knife ... "
" ... There is also a nice heft to it when it's being held and is very nice to hold. ... I recommend this for anyone needing a sturdy, dependable knife. ... "
" ... It is a very heavy, durable knife with a square ground spine that works great for throwing a spark. ... "
" ... Just enough tension to be able to draw with a solid pull. ... "
" ... Strong, sturdy knife. ... "
Comfort
117hand, knife, handle, sheath, belt
+89%
-11%
" ... It is solid in the hand and as the name states: strong. ... "
" ... Solid build and feels good in the hand. ... "
" ... It did a good job of making feather stick, and curls from fatwood. ... The knife feels good in your hand and is well balanced. ... "
" ... It is very durable and fits a larger palm hand (size XL) with shorter fingers really well. ... "
" ... The grip is comfortable and the balance of the knives is pretty decent overall. ... "
" ... The grip materials is perfect, not too soft, but grippy still even when wet. ... "
" ... I like the grip, the balance, and the versatility of the sheath. ... "
" ... The grip also fits my hand great! ... "
Fit
110sheath, belt, edge, molle, holds an edge
+79%
-21%
" ... Fits perfectly on my vest. ... "
" ... Handle is very sturdy as well as the blade and the sheath is so nice it fit perfectly with my belt and the blade comes out easily. ... "
" ... Reliable brand and very confident holding. ... "
" ... Time will tell how well the edge holds/how easy it is to sharpen. ... "
" ... There is also a nice heft to it when it's being held and is very nice to hold. ... "
" ... The steel is great,holds a good edge and resists rust and abuse pretty well. ... "
" ... It's a solid blade and holds it's edge. ... "
" ... We will see how long it holds up. ... "
Price
65money, point, especially, beat, sheath
+100%
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Great quality knife for the price. ... "
" ... At the price I'm not complaining, though). ... "
" ... Awesome knife for an awesome price. ... "
" ... Fantastic knife for the price point. ... "
" ... Great knife for the price point. ... "
" ... Very nice survival knife for the money. ... "
" ... Definitely worth it. ... "
Size
55sheath, weight, belt, knife, horizontal
+95%
-5%
" ... The molded sheath easily strapped to the pack I use for wilderness treks. ... "
" ... Great knife, good size. ... "
" ... It's just the right size and shape. ... "
" ... Comes with versatile multi-mode sheath, for many ways of carry. ... "
" ... Comes with sheath which allows for many carry positions. ... "
" ... I use it for just about everything and it stays in my everyday carry bag. ... "
" ... Nice weight to it. ... I do like the horizontal carry option. ... "
" ... It basically allows you to carry this bad boy any way you want and then some ways you you haven't thought of yet ... "
Design
48sheath, looks, sharp, feels, edge
+88%
-13%
" ... It looks pretty good. ... "
" ... It looks and feels more like a combat knife design than a survival knife. ... For all it's simplicity the design is remarkably unwanting of anything. ... "
" ... Can't express how grippy this thing is. ... "
" ... Feels good, nice balance and that new steel (BDZ1) for this model has been holding a good edge. ... "
" ... It feels good in the hand, solid and well made, very sharp right out of the box, I'm very impressed wih the detail with it is built, the shape of the grips are made to "to feel" where side are the edge, I mean one of the tip on the bottom of the handle is a bit longer, the place where you push to release the knife from the sheath offers a good surface to place the thumb, by the way, the lock system is very secure, another good feature is the drain hole on the sheath to avoid the dust or liquids ... "
" ... The sheath design is genius and amazing ! ... "
" ... As a tactical design it works well to either lash it to the thigh or a vest. ... "
" ... Feels sturdy, great edge, and the sheath options are awesome. ... "
For Travel
26knife, trip, hiking, hunting, survival
+96%
-4%
" ... Took it camping it did everything I put it through effortlessly. ... I'm actually gonna purchase a second one so I have one for camping and one as an oh $% back up for survival. ... "
" ... Is one feels the bill nicely, went on a long hiking trip with the scabbard secured up side down to a front strap of my hiking vest, so I can easily grab it and pull it out with no problem. ... "
" ... Have not taken it to the wild or camping, so can't attest to its edge retention, but for what it's worth, it's a beautiful piece of steel. ... "
" ... I have also taken it camping and I own the Gerber LMF II as well, I prefer this over the Gerber LMF II because I love the option for back draw. ... "
" ... I'm glad I purchased this knives and would this to anybody who is looking for a good field/camping knive. ... "
" ... I have used this knife for a whole camping season now and I can assure you that it can handle whatever task i used it for. ... "
" ... Great for camping. ... "
" ... I've used it camping and it does everything my more expensive Tops knives can do without the horror of maring the finish of a more expensive knife. ... "
Marketplace
23amazon, time, pictures, fast, exactly
+91%
-9%
" ... This is very easily one of the best knifes I bought on Amazon. ... "
" ... Awesome product fast shipping ... "
" ... Make in USA ... "
" ... love it, great seller! ... "
" ... Today I received both items at the same time ... "
" ... Additionally info from photos ... "
" ... Came as advertised. ... "
" ... Ordered one here. ... "
Shave Quality
18razor, enough to shave, box, shave, edge
+100%
" ... It came sharp enough to shave the hairs of of my arm, also it is light weight, has very good handling. ... "
" ... Came sharp enough to shave the back of my hand and is very easy to bring the edge back after hard use. ... "
" ... sharpened it enough to shave the hair on my arm - perfect. ... "
" ... Nothing my stone couldn't fix, and the blade is now shaving sharp, but a minor let down regardless. ... "
" ... Came razor sharp out of the box. ... "
" ... I absolutely love this knife well balanced feels great looks great and came to me sharp enough to shave with I weaved through the Mollie system on the shoulder strap of my 5.11 rush 24 bag and is firmly in place and easily accessible ... "
" ... Razor sharp right out of the box! ... "
" ... Sharp enough to shave with out of the box. ... "
Weight
16nice, light, grip, weight and balance, sharp
+100%
" ... perfect weight and and grip on this thing, looking forward to using it ... "
" ... It has decent weight and the full tang construction (always a must) is well built. ... "
" ... The light weight is great for backpacking helping to keep your total weight of your pack down. ... "
" ... Nice weight to it. ... "
" ... Very good weight and feels good in your hand. ... "
" ... Good feel and weight. ... "
" ... Nice weight and balance. ... "
" ... Good weight and hard steel, great edge too! ... "
Delivery
15arrived, shipping, received, delivery, box
+100%
" ... Received it in 3 days using normal shipping. ... "
" ... Quick shipping, quality product. ... "
" ... Today I received both items at the same time ... "
" ... Pros: Product arrived promptly. ... "
" ... Arrived the next day. ... Arrived exactly as described! ... "
" ... It arrived on time and undamaged. ... "
" ... Shipped quick fast and in a hurry . ... "
" ... Delivery was faster than expected! ... "
Ease of Use
11easy to sharpen, way, use, super, steel
+100%
" ... It simply feels easy to handle. ... "
" ... Super easy to attach to a molle compatable pack. ... "
" ... it is VERY sharp and is easy to keep that way. ... Sharp and easy to sharpen ... "
" ... The steel is not the greatest but easy to sharpen ... "
" ... Easy to pull out for use. ... "
" ... Don't get me wrong, I appreciate 420HC's easy sharpen-ability, but I just personally like something a bit tougher. ... "
" ... Easy to use even with gloves. ... "
" ... The BDZ 1 Steel is super tough and really easy to keep that way with little stropping. ... "
Product Reliability
10weeks, several, reliable, life, dependable
+90%
-10%
" ... 3 year's and still dependable. ... "
" ... I had it now for several weeks and used it frequently and I am very satisfied. ... "
" ... and they always prover reliable and invaluable. ... "
" ... I have used it extensively for 2 weeks and have had zero problems. ... "
" ... this will last me many many years. ... "
" ... Would trust it in a life or death situation. ... "
" ... *Quality dependable brand ... "
" ... I had quit buying Gerber products several years ago over their quality issues. ... "
Band
10belt, sheath, snap in molle, worn, nylon strap
+50%
-50%
" ... The only issue I have is the horizontal belt hoop and snap-in molle strap we’re not shipped in the box. ... "
" ... Did not not come with horizontal belt hoop or snap in molle strap. ... "
" ... Scabard has loose and ineffective strap for belt attachment. ... "
Product As Described
9exactly, advertised, picture, good, described
+100%
" ... Exactly as stated. ... "
" ... Looks just as good as it does in the pictures. ... "
" ... Exactly as expected ... "
" ... The point was never precise to begin with (see pictures), but now it is even more "flat". ... "
" ... Notice that the Prodigy in my picture has the lettering smaller and more professional looking. ... "
" ... Came as advertised. ... "
" ... Arrived exactly as described! ... "
" ... Additionally info from photos ... "
As Gift
6got, christmas, wish, wife, present
+100%
" ... Best father day gift I ever got I wish I would got the black one too lol ... "
" ... I got this as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend. ... "
" ... My wife and I got this as a gift for my son when he graduated from Airborne School. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift for ex-SeaBee who saw action in Desert Storm. ... "
" ... Got it for him as a gift ... "
Overall performance
6super, go, fast, one, job
+100%
" ... I got the replacement super fast. ... "
" ... This does the job! ... "
" ... great price for great tool.super sharp. ... "
" ... You really can't go wrong with a knife of such little cost and such great performance. ... "
" ... This Gerber is my go to for most all tasks. ... "
Returns
6returned, return, back, sent, refund
+50%
-50%
" ... So, I sent the StrongArm back, assuming it was a defect and asked for a replacement. ... "
" ... I am sending it back for refund and not a replacement. ... "
Features
6sheath, features, strongarm, locks
+83%
-17%
" ... All the features are well thought-out, including the texture on the handle and the window breaker. ... "
" ... I find the locking function to be convenient as well, when you insert your StrongArm into the sheath, it locks in and you can even hear it clearly, and removing the StrongArm from the sheath doesn't take too much force, nor too little, GREAT PERK! ... "
" ... So many options. ... "
" ... So far, I really like how light it is. ... "
" ... Nice features and pieces. ... "
Controls
5quality, handle, first, control, together
+20%
-80%
" ... First ones button strap on the handle while in the sheath was too tight to button up. ... "
" ... to correct edge I have 3 others and they where fine but this one got by quality control ... "
Storage
5side, sheath, molle, carry
+60%
-40%
" ... It is in my get home bag. ... "
" ... I use it for just about everything and it stays in my everyday carry bag. ... "
" ... It molle webs onto my kit very easily and fits the side of the 511 Rush 12 Tactical Bag perfectly. ... "
Device Stand
4mounting, sheath, mount, molle
+100%
" ... Very flexible mounting options ... "
" ... Lots of options for mounting. ... "
" ... I also like the multi mount sheath system. ... "
" ... Fantastic mounting options. ... "
Capacity
3use
+100%
" ... My Bro MęŢøŁ'ż can throw it with a spin easily from 30 to 35 feet. ... "
" ... I use it doing yard work and have been camping with it three times. ... "
" ... Use it at work home outdoors no problem I've used the back of the spine as a hammer no prob. ... "
Color
3color
+100%
" ... If you already own the older model I don't see a reason to buy this one unless you like the colors and feel the blade is wroth owning a second knife. ... "
" ... Berry sharp thank you ... "
Screen Protection
3handle, could, better, sheath, glass
+33%
-67%
" ... My only other complaint is the glass breaker/lanyard hole. ... For me, 5 stars could be earned with better steel and removal of that pointy glass breaker. ... "
" ... Cracked the sheath on the concrete(it's not cheapo plastic but it could be better. ... "
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