Adventure Stories
The Best Places To Camp in the US
Camping is one of the greatest pastimes in the United States, and the great news is that it continues to grow in popularity year after year. Whether you're new to...
The Long History Of Gerber Hunting Knives
As summer's long days grow shorter and the fall chill gets ever closer, our minds turn to one thing: Hunting. While we may not have embarked as a hunting brand,...
Must-Have Backpacking Gear for Your Next Trip
Backpacking season is entirely upon us, do you have your backpacking essentials ready? It’s undoubtedly one of the best ways to get some camping done in some of the most...
OUR MOST ICONIC DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS OF THE PAST 85 YEARS
You can't survive for 85 years without innovative products. It may seem like common sense, but you have to stand out in the crowded world of knives and multi-tools. And...
Camp Kitchen Checklist: What Cooking Gear to Use For Camping
As summer gets closer, so does camping season. Now’s the perfect time to make sure all your gear is in check and ready for a time off outdoors. As you...
How to Season a Carbon Steel Griddle
Chances are that if you’re reading this, you’re a proud new owner of the ComplEAT Griddle. Before you get out and start cooking burgers, bacon, and what have you on...
The Legendary Letters Sent to Gerber
Since our establishment in 1939, we have built a strong and lasting connection with our customers. Over the past 85 years, we have received numerous letters of appreciation, stories, and...
10 Essentials For A Hike
At Gerber, we're big fans of taking a good walk out in the woods. A hike is a great way to slow down, experience nature, and see some of the...
10 Best Gifts For The Camping Lover In Your Life
Are you hunting for the perfect gift for the camper in your life? It may seem straightforward at first, but finding the best gifts for campers can be challenging. Gift-giving...
How to Build a Fire in 10 Easy Steps: An Introductory Guide
Imagine yourself for a moment, camped out in the woods with good friends and family around a crackling campfire you built by hand with just a few simple tools. Sound...
What Is A Utility Knife Used For?
Some people may think that a knife is just a knife. That is simply not the case. The different uses and designs for a knife vary by user, activity, and...
A Guide To The Best Multi-Tools By Use
When you enter "multi-tools" into your search bar, you're instantly bombarded with a diverse array of tools in all shapes and sizes. There are a lot of multi-tools on the...
How Portland Became The Knife Center Of The United States
When you think of Portland, Oregon, a few things might come to mind and strange things at that. It could be the famous hub for a particular shoe brand, its...
How Gerber Became A Knife Brand
In 1939, Portland’s very own Pete, Joe, and Ham Gerber decided to start manufacturing and selling culinary knives. They would end up changing their lives and the American knife market....
Chapter One of Gerber's American Expedition Closes
They say that all good things must come to an end - and so it is with our inaugural American Expedition as we wrapped the event with this final blog...
Gerber Hello Trouble Tour Takes on America
For beautiful and spacious skies - and jacked up four wheel drive.... Well, at Gerber, we have always marched to our own tune and this one is no different. The...