Gerber strongarm goat worthy? An 8 year review

[@joshuajones6513]

I got my lmf2 in 2005. 19 years later and it’s still on my plate carrier. I don’t care what anyone says because almost none of them have been using the same duty knife for 19 years.

[@Thekulprit92]

That is an achievement to say the least, you know your knife like the back of your hand

[@joshuajones6513]

@@Thekulprit92 yes but part of what makes this knife so great is that there isn’t much to know. It’s straightforward. No gimmicks. And it works.

[@tylerschneible584]

“Mollay” 😂

[@stephen8433]

Mine arrives by UPS on Sunday April 20th. Subbed and thumbs up. It is strictly my personal protection knife. 77 yrs old, chair bound and I am permanently disabled.

[@Thekulprit92]

Thanks friend, I truly believe that will make people think twice. I appreciate you

[@boris8143]

Congratulation for your knife. Take care of yourself.

[@stephen8433]

@@Thekulprit92 I hope I will get a ''psychological stop if i ever need to use it. Thanks! As Mr. Holster used to say, '' Go out and stay safe.''

[@stephen8433]

@@boris8143 Okay, I will. ''Fix bayonets.''

[@stephen8433]

I am in Alabama, where are you if you don't mind saying?

[@t.michaelbodine4341]

Those are quality, workhorse knives. I need one. thx for the video.

[@Thekulprit92]

@@t.michaelbodine4341 cheers friend, thanks for watching

[@christophermoon3717]

I love a worn blade. Good work dude

[@Thekulprit92]

Thank you! I agree, especially because every blade will end up unique

[@waynethompson3605]

Pound for pound it’s a great knife, I paid $52.00 for mine years ago. I’ve used the livin shit out mine, no issues. It goes everywhere with me in my back pack.

[@MK-uc3ow]

I use this one as the sub-knife but it still can work as a main knife. Its construction really fits to our environment in Japan.

[@Thekulprit92]

@@MK-uc3ow glad to hear someone in Japan is watching my video! Cheers! Have a good day

[@MK-uc3ow]

@@Thekulprit92 I am also glad to have your comment. I was the one who have lived in the US but I still support these American made gears after comming back to my nation. Actually, my new day has begun right now. I'm going to teach English at my school...

[@Thekulprit92]

@MK-uc3ow that's very interesting I'm sure that's fun for you. I also support Japanese made products, Japanese make high quality stuff, and their steel is top notch

[@MK-uc3ow]

@@Thekulprit92 Then, you have already known our traditional workmanship. Even thoough I have left from the US, Bushcraft I learned over there is still my hoby. Srrongarm is good for these out-door activities.

[@estebanvillalobos2303]

if you use it like a knife and not an axe it will last forever

[@Thekulprit92]

I agree friend, good advice I sometimes forget to follow

[@toddrobbins1193]

I use mine all the time for throwing and splitting wood so...😅

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

This knife isn't in my collection but I have seen many of these that could be considered ancient that people swore by. The LMF 2 has come and gone for me and just recently came again, it is another underrated blade. I once knew a fellow who still had his original LMF 2 that didn't have 420hc but the excellent 12c steel. That was an age ago now it seems!

[@Thekulprit92]

The lmf and lmf 2 are blades I have not tried but I've always been curious of those, if they are anywhere near as good as the strongarm I can say they are worth every penny

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

@@Thekulprit92 I am not going to say that they are as strong in the tang area, I haven't ever had one fail, but the electrical insulation and other added utility make them very appealing when compared to other military issue blades in my Tickle Trunk. It was designed with a specific purpose in mind but in my opinion bats way above it's pay grade.

[@Thekulprit92]

@turtlewolfpack6061 I forgot about the electrical insulation in those knives, that can be a life saver if working around live cables, I've seen blades melted in half, even my Irwin wire cutters have saved me

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

@@Thekulprit92 my Eickhorn CAN 2005 bayonet is also electrically insulated, I think Eickhorn is the only company that builds that into some of their AR style bayonets. If Gerber were to somehow integrate a wire cutter into the LMF series I would be VERY intrigued.

[@Thekulprit92]

@turtlewolfpack6061 I have never heard of that company before, good info, I subbed to you

[@in0124]

I've had mine 5 years and it's been through the mill , the knife can take a hammering, my blade is as good as the day l got it , l find it's a bit of a jack if all trades knife but a master of none, l made a couple of mods to mine had to sand down that top guard as it literally was cutting into my thumb when trying to do finer tasks , used to get blisters from the material of the grip when doing prolonged tasks , also found when chopping the impact from the chopping travels through the blade and into my wrist causing me to have to stop , but despite these things the knife never failed and would have a go at any task l threw at it , had some good adventures with this knife it still has a place in my collection

[@Thekulprit92]

Thank you for your comment, its neat to hear someone's watching. I totally agree about that top guard, it definitely needs modding if one was to use it for any kind of heavy cutting for longer periods of time. For its intended purpose of "tactical use", I find it near perfect

[@Thekulprit92]

It's nice having those knives in your collection that have gone on adventures with you and helped along the way, they have an untold story one day

[@jeffsongs9194]

I'd take mine to a wedding.

[@Thekulprit92]

It would make quite the impression 😄

[@Roberta_Esposito]

im Ho-Hum about 420c but That Sheath!!!

[@boris8143]

The steongarm is a nice knife. I love it. But rubber grips are not ideal. There are more durable materials...

[@stephen8433]

That won't be a problem in my case.

[@uprightmovement]

Gerber is also a Lifetime Guarantee.

[@Thekulprit92]

Very good point, I never even thought about that

[@uprightmovement]

The Sheath alone is worth the price.

[@Thekulprit92]

100% agree, it was one of the reasons I originally bought it, that good of a sheath close to 10 years ago was almost unheard of

[@dannyjackson2062]

I like mine had it on most 2 years

[@Thekulprit92]

That's alot of fun it's joined you on ❤

[@mattcampbell5148]

Great review, but molle pronounced mall-EE not mall-AY

[@Thekulprit92]

Got it, ill keep it in mind

[@FreedomMonster1]

Some people have different accents bro

[@mattcampbell5148]

@@FreedomMonster1 so you’re saying that he has an accent with only the word molle? I didn’t hear any trace of any accent with literally every other word he said.

[@FreedomMonster1]

@@mattcampbell5148 must be hard being you

[@mattcampbell5148]

@@FreedomMonster1 you have no idea. My neck constantly hurts from carrying around this massive brain.

[@greekveteran2715]

When knives like TRC Mille Cuori exist, it's a joke to call a budget knife "Greatest of all time" a big joke actually and I'm not getting into custom knives teritory.

[@Thekulprit92]

@@greekveteran2715 imo there can be many knives that are goat worthy, there can never be just one "goat"

[@Thekulprit92]

@greekveteran2715 that's also what? A 300-400$ knife? Lol there are many great knives that can compete in that price range 🤣

[@greekveteran2715]

@@Thekulprit92 The definition of "G.O.A.T" means THE one and only, the best of them all. That's what Mille Cuori is! Even J'P'Peltonen M07 is better than the Strongarm.I use the hell out of them and I sharpen knives for living since the 90's. No Bark River, No Fallkniven, no nothing comes close to TRC. By the way I laso have a degree in Chemistry/Metallurgy since 1995,. I respect your opinion on budget knives, I just can't accept Strongarm as something that it was never meant for. You should check on either Peltonen or Ka-Bar Mark 1 with Kraton handle, simiar price range with Strongarm, however both are better Soldier's knives.

[@Thekulprit92]

@greekveteran2715 I actually don't think those knives are better, the modularity of the sheath of the strongarm beats those out with ease

[@Thekulprit92]

@greekveteran2715 I also specifically said "goat worthy", I meant for it to be a contender for some of the best knives and if it has held up for basically being a 10 year old design, I know many soldiers and Leo, as I work with them, and 99% of them wouldn't even spring for a strongarm due to the price, let alone a 400$+ knife

[@stevescott8060]

I like it. Very durable, good sheath and is generally the design of knife that I carry and include with my gear as a survival knife. The knife has good balance and holds a sharp edge.

[@Thekulprit92]

You got that right brother

[@faethe000]

I think there are other competitive knives in its price range now, but nothing like that sheath.

[@Thekulprit92]

I 100% agree, the sheath absolutely is carrying alot of weight here

[@jamalashraf5878]

It has a very thin tang.

[@Thekulprit92]

It is what it is, and it is a very beasty knife

[@jamalashraf5878]

@@Thekulprit92 I need a fixed blade for my bug out bag. Unfortunately this is the best available knife where i live. I ve watched hundreds of reviews and i know about lots of brands. I wanted to have my hands on BK2 (older full solid tang version) but its not available. What is your final take on this one. Should i get it? I am not not a camper/ bush crafter. i need a serious fixed blade that can happily stand combat/ self defense & tactical purposes alike.

[@Iragashi-Kaito]

If you want more reviews and references, I recommend Joe X channel. He tested this knife and a lot of other knives, machetes and axes. He beat the crap out of it, until it falls apart, and I think it held up very well for the price.

[@Thekulprit92]

@jamalashraf5878 yes this is a serious combat knife, not the best camping or bushcraft knife, but it will do, and yes Joe x test shows this knife is beasty

[@ふくぞうもぐろ-j7g]

Does rubber hydrolyze?

[@Thekulprit92]

So I cannot say for certain if it will over time, mine has not yet started to tho

[@ふくぞうもぐろ-j7g]

@@Thekulprit92 Japan is humid so I think it will hydrolyze

[@Thekulprit92]

@user-wb7yj3wk6o yeah I'm not sure how it compares to nebraska, but nebraska usa is very humid as well, if that makes you feel better, this knife here is 8 years old