Gerber StrongArm vs Morakniv Garberg - Used & Compared

We are using and comparing the Gerber StrongArm and the Morakniv Garberg. Includes specs, wood-carving, tinder processing, ferro rod sparking, food slicing, and a close look at each of their mounting systems and how they are used.
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SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED
Both knives are full tang with carbon steel blades, a squared spine, have a pommel and a lanyard hole.
OVERALL LENGTH
StrongArm: 9.8" (249mm)
Garberg: 9" (229mm)
BLADE LENGTH
StrongArm: 4.8" (122mm)
Garberg: 4.3" (109mm)
BLADE MATERIAL
StrongArm: 420 high carbon steel
Garberg: high carbon steel
SPINE WIDTH
StrongArm: 0.19" (4.8mm)
Garberg: 0.13" (3.2mm)
WEIGHT OF KNIFE ONLY
StrongArm: 7.3 oz (207g)
Garberg: 6 oz (170g)
HANDLE MATERIAL
StrongArm: rubberized diamond texture shown in coyote brown, and glass-filled nylon
Garberg: black polyamide
SHEATH MATERIAL
StrongArm: plastic
Garberg: polymer
WHERE MADE
StrongArm: USA
Garberg: Sweden
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[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

The Strongarm is a field knife with tactical design. The Garberg is a woods knife. Both very fine choices. If you want to do bushcraft type tasks in the woods, the Garberg is by far the better choice. If you want a knife that does a little bit of everything, get the Strongarm. Just my 2 cents.

[@PlanetELC]

thank you! it so good to watch a review of someone actually using the strongarm and not simply trying to destroy it! 😊 good job!

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you much, @Planet ELC.

[@steveysimmons13579]

FYI, don't let this woman's appearance fool you; she's ex-delta and has dispatched hundreds

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

😆 Dang it. My secret is out. Thanks, Steve. You made my day. 😁

[@aepage3165]

Wow, this is a great comparison of two very well matched knives. I was looking at both of these, and this is helping me refine my choice. Thanks!

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Yay! Thank you. So glad it was helpful!

[@KawikaLee408]

thank you for showing food prep with the garberg! I don't believe i've seen any other reviewer demonstrate it with food because of it's scandi grind. I have a strongarm and plan to keep it in my emergency vehicle kit and use the garberg as my go to for everything

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@suprajet]

I am with you. However, I have heard many say the Strongarm loses its sharpness at first very easily, but is amazing once you sharpen it. I am still on the original blade of mine, but seeing it cut food makes me want to buy the other for that same reason

[@KawikaLee408]

@@suprajet I was in the army reserves and am fairly familiar with Gerber's 420hc, which I don't mind too much. I believe it's good at what it does. I would like to try buck's 420hc, which I hear is unmatched by other companies. The garberg is my go to field knife while the strongarm is more of a tough emergency knife I know I can rely on with my life, I don't even use it. I have many others that are more slicey or stainless for salt water fishing and such. The garberg also has a lot of belly at the tip, over the years I have found I like a pointy tip more inline with the center of a knife. Kind of spear tip, like kephart

[@wayneprice2737]

Wasn't a fan of Gerber but I've got 2 strong arm knives they're built like a tank the best Gerber has put out for years.

[@deceptionsdemise]

Thank you for this video. I currently own the Gerber StrongArm and really like it but recently have had my eye on the Garberg. I wanted to see how they compared to each other and this upload was very helpful.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

You're welcome, @deceptionsdemise. Glad it was helpful!

[@aluminiumsloep]

comparing apples and pears. Mora is a woodsman, camping, hikers knife. The Strongarm is more utility, survival, army, bigger, longer, but with thinner hold/grip. The Mora is just a very good knife to have around the camp and can do it all, from woodswork to foodprep, compact but big enough to build that cabin in the woods (togetehr with your axe & saw). If you want to chop down trees take the strongarm or just take an axe does a better job. If you think armageddon is near take the strongarm. If you are out camping for the weekend or on longer trips take the Mora or the Mora Black.

[@keats27]

Fantastic comparison review, thank you.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching.

[@pistache28]

Excellent presentation: clear and precise! Thank you! 👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you. 😊

[@christianzyweck7256]

Excellent review. Thank you!

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you so much.

[@markoda2120]

Nice job on the comparison and I love your cutting board.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you kindly. That's been such a fun board to use. The olive wood has beautiful grain.

[@bjw22]

Excellent comparison!

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you so much.

[@behindthespotlight7983]

The Gerber will survive a nuclear blast. HOWEVER you want a Scandi grind for bushcrafting wood. Process one piece of kindling into shavings with both and the Mora kicks almost anything else’s butt. They’re both good knives. That Gerber is one of their best

[@KENAHIGHLANDER]

Fantastic review. You're the only one that demonstrated the knives on your belt.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you so much.

[@sherwinpalacio3227]

Love the Morakniv Garberg!

[@1320tango]

Well done with the review!!!

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you.

[@dtelaw]

I own the Strongarm and I like it. I am considering the Garberg. Your video was very helpful.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Glad it was helpful, and thank you for watching.

[@alexs.4290]

Nice review , Happy New Year

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you, Alex, and happy new year!

[@jamesmccaghren3711]

Good review, good video. Chris, this youtube stuff really agrees with you. You look fantastic. Bill, you did good. Happy New Year!

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Happy New Year, James, and thank you for the kind words.

[@grampawterry8957]

I have both garberg knives . one with the leather sheath and one with the mounting set up .. On the one with the plastic I use both the strap and the belt loop . Strap goes on first then the belt loop then I use a ranger band to hold every thing nice and tight . I like the garberg knives ,I use the stainless steel in the rain and in the winter . I have to admit I don't use them alot . I use my Esee knives more . Thanks for the video . Hope you guys have a great year . Peace .

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Happy New Year Terry! Thank you so much for the notes - and especially about how you use both the strap and the belt loop with the Garberg with the ranger band! So very helpful.

[@PREDATOR991000]

Gerber StrongArm The knife is unique! It is a military hiking knife. The hand sits firmly,I have this knife and it is incredibly good

[@splinterdevilblood6366]

This is hilarious. It’s like watching someone explain how to make biscuits but a knife review. I’ve subbed to this channel and I want all the notifications. Next she’s going to kindly teach us how to catch and skin gators

[@basednorsegael1089]

The vibe is so different from the content lol.

[@MESTER47]

Now I'm hungry! Very nice comparison.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you kindly.

[@MaryEllenWessels]

Really nice comparison. Shows them side by side. Bonus- pepper & steak cutting!

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you.

[@jcproductions007]

Great vid ! IMO the Mora is more of a bush craft/camp knife, and strongarm a survival/hunting knife. Hard to compare the two knives due to that reason. But also due to that reason, both have their place depending on what your into. Some people try to carry a knife that does everything. I like to have separate gear, and carry a folding saw (silky), strongarm (survival/hunt/hardcore), mora ( bush craft) and a folding edc knife ( Ontario Rat 1 D2) in my kit when I 4WD/camp/tour. Planning on Axe next to complete the kit. Thx again for the comparison, I enjoyed watching.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you. All good points.

[@philipirwin5286]

Ive been wanting a Strongarm or an LMF2, good review. I currently use a highly modified Becker BK7 around camp and out in the field, for more detailed work or cooking slicing i use my Leatherman Surge. I just cant seem to find a more versatile setup. Happiest of times in the New Year.

[@MrRayMac1963]

I have both. The LMF is heavier it that matters. I like the Strongarm better. The retention is great. I have it mounted inverted on my hiking backpack

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you, Philip, and happy new year to you as well. Appreciate your insights and happy to see the helpful info about the two knives you are interested in, shared by MrRayMac1963.

[@philipirwin5286]

@Douglas Pantera sure, added a finger choil, flattened the spine, Mikarta grips, goes into a modified case with a sharpening device, fire steel, lighter, hunk of fat wood, and a Becker Remora.

[@charlesborum3910]

The LMF is design for people on choppers in combat to be able to break the window and cut wires if they go down it’s not full Tang, the strong arm is full-tang and is better combat and survival knife because of the full tang. The Mora Garberg is A bush craft/survival it has a Scandi blade. The strong arm has a 20 degree flat grind blade both are very good knives, I own both of them. I have two mora garbers knives, the carbon steel mora and stainless steel in Mora. The Mora Kansbol and the Eldris are better for food prep and Carving. You might want to add them to your survival kit to. I have both of them too. Also keep in mind that carbon steel can draw Sparks off of flint rocks if you need to make a fire.

[@talisikid1618]

@@charlesborum3910 the lmf is just as good.

[@4049221]

Nice review Chris. You sold me on the Garberg last year. I will stay with it. You and Bill keep up the great videos. They are always very well done. Lot's of attention to detail.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you, Tom! Happy new year to you.

[@wiktorgrotek9540]

I use both. Both are good for the price.

[@Flockingtheherd]

I’ve currently ordered an Olfa works Sanga OW-SG1-OD, looking forward to testing it out with the Mora garberg

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Cool. That should be an interesting comparison. They look to have quite a few similarities.

[@johnhildenbrand2642]

The Garberg is one of my two favorite woods knives, cleans fish, birds, bigger game, handles wood processing spectacularly, works great for woodcarving once you get to grips with it and can really make a ferro rod sing... The Strong-arm is the knife I wished I'd had in Afghanistan, and no I'm not insulting the SOG Seal Pup I did have, but the Gerber is definitely a better knife in the long run, it pries better than it's meant to, would have absolutely murdered MRE packaging, scraping duties and I don’t doubt it woulda shanked the crap out of somebody had it been asked to do so, great knives, but definitely different mentality in use when designed.

[@WarriorOfLightMCM]

Nice ... i have both knives, but my garberg has 14C28N steel and my strongarm has black handles ... both are top knives and i love boht... thanks for the video

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@sixday66]

Great video!

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@AR9ify]

Nice review 👍

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you.

[@alltheventures8203]

Great review. We love knives ❤️❤️ love this video

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you. Awesome. Thank you.

[@forgemaster12]

Great channel!

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Aww. Thank you kindly.

[@basednorsegael1089]

I have the strongarm and it’s a fantastic knife. I trust the mounting system more than a Velcro one, but that’s just my paranoia because I’ve had Velcro fail after a certain amount of time. I’m more into the tactical appearance of it, but that’s just me.

[@gonzza35]

Great rewew thanks,i have both knives,definitely can say that mora has better handle just more comfortable for me,both knifes is great👍

[@SirGolfalot-]

Good info. Choices choices

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you. 😊

[@michasikorski1729]

Thank you for great review. I decited to buy a „Strongarm” 😎

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

You're welcome. Cool! I'll be interested to hear how you like it.

[@happyhankjr]

GREAT video. Only thing missing is video of usage. Do you want a task specific knife for bush craft, camp, hunting, fighting/defense, or "survival"? Bush craft, hunting, and camp knives can and have been used to survive in unexpected emergencies. If a true "SURVIVAL" knife you must be able to do EVERYTHING to survive on your own, for extended periods of time if need be. It doesn't have to be the best at anything but it has to get the job done. 1. Acquire, splitting and batoning firewood, feather sticking, using a ferro rod and making a bow drill, acquiring fatwood. 2. Making tent stakes as well as game and fish traps and primitive fish hooks, spear, and primitive bow and arrows out of wood, glass, and bones. 3. Gutting, skinning, and preparing game, fish, fruit, and vegetables for cooking. 4. Building a shelter, acquiring materials making fasteners and cordage to hold it together. 5. Making clothing, jacket/shirts, moccasins, wine/water skins. 5. Cutting cordage like natural and synthetic rope and paracord, leather, nylon straps like seat belts, tow straps, and tie down straps, rubber (including tires), zip ties, and extension cords.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you for your kind words and the incredible list. I need to add several of those items to my skillset and then I can, in turn, include them in future videos.

[@drajadchannel9284]

Awesome, the best knife👍

[@doncastillo2818]

I have one black strong arm and is so awesome

[@stacywilliams1710]

Good Job

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you so much.

[@steveb64]

Nice video. The most important point should be first "Have a Knife" and KNOW how to use it and MAINTAIN it. A military surplus bayonet such as the one for the M-16 or M4 will get you through the night. I purchased the Morakniv Garberg Carbon because of it's reputation and blade. This doesn't mean it's the knife above all others, but it's handy enough and I do own several other knifes.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you, Steve. Appreciate your insightful comments.

[@dhrtiwalter8670]

I was about to buy Gerber Strongarm you used in another video for camping/food prep and eating knife only now that I've watched this video, it looked like the other knife worked better.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

My personal preference between the two is the Garberg. When cooking, it helps if the blade has a thinner spine when slicing.

[@UnfinishedSymphony]

I use the garberg since a few years and I can highly recommend it. But I replaced the mounting stuff by a Kydex sheath that does work top down if I like. A big plus for german users is the blade lenght which goes conform to german law for carrying a knive in public. Carrying the strongarm in public would be illegal here. Nice review thanks 👍

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you. Excellent points about the legalities of blade lengths.

[@victorjohnson5766]

Thank you for giving weight and dimensions in SAE also

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

You're most welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch and share your thoughts.

[@johnnyrocketblues77]

Bless her heart! She rocks

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you, Johnny! Much appreciated.

[@leinadqse5300]

ive watched this video 5 times already over the last few months and still cant decide haha 😅

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

😃

[@mountainskyaerialphotograp3921]

One is tactical (Gerber) v. Bushcraft (Garberg). Totally different applications.

[@jonathancazull8415]

Hey you’ve done a great review of the garberg and an Awesome comparison with the strong arm. I’m wondering if after a bit of time you have a leader I. The comparison? I’m thinking about getting one and wonder if one is better as an all around survival AND bushcraft or camping knife.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you. I prefer the Garberg.

[@jonathancazull8415]

@@wobblyotteroutdoors thank you for such a quick response!!, I’m also eying the mora Kansbol or the Schridee 56lm. Have you. Used either of those knives? If so how do they compare to the mora garberg?

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

@Jonathan Cazull you're welcome. I've not used the Kansbol or Schrade.

[@Steven-js8yk]

As they say, 2 is 1, 1 is none. I carry both. The Mora is do-everything field knife. The Strongarm is a fighting knife, plain and simple.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Awesome, and spot-on!

[@leodegas7731]

Just got my garberg. Can not wait to use it. Very good review, especially from a woman's point of view. Probably get a mora for my grandniece. ✌️🦁

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Wonderful! So hope you enjoy using it. Thank you for the kind words. Lucky grandniece. She's sure to love it too.

[@dacianperta1245]

May I? ( please, excuse my English) STRONGARM is the Best knife I ever had (and I have Baja from Tops, few Esee 4 and 6, few KABAR and more very good Knives) . I have 4 STRONGARM Knives, also 4 GERBER PRODIGY (one is tanto) and they are almost industrictible. I LOVE S T R O N G A R M ! ! !

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

That's awesome, Dacian!

[@raycardona4284]

Just carry both blades good choice

[@alexandercarder2281]

That’s my set up. Except I have the leather sheaf for my Garberg. Exactly how I feel about the Strong arm grip. It feels more secure in my hand but less comforting, the pattern tends to rub on my hand and after a while it feels like I’m going to get friction burns. An interesting thing about the two grips if that they both actually have diamond patterns. To me they are like husband and wife, male and female.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Cool. Interesting analogy. I can see that. A sort of yin and yang. ☯️

[@alexandercarder2281]

@@wobblyotteroutdoors I just noticed that your Strongarm has the same number as mine on the blade. They must have come from the same batch. 08720 😃😃

[@alexandercarder2281]

I just have to say that you have an incredible shaped figure 😝 I wish I had a woman like you 😔 please pray that I find a wife because I’m 38 and I’m still single 🙃😊

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

That's cool.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

That is kind of you to say. Thank you. I hope you find that wonderful someone.

[@cherrybomb3713]

The strongarm is actually a stainless steel knife. Not a carbon steel. Although it says 420 High Carbon, it can be misleading. It has a carbon content of about .45% which is actually low. And about 13% chromium. Basically it's not a carbon steel knife nor high carbon in general. It's just high carbon for being a stainless steel. Carbon steel knives rust, but make up for it in being easy to sharpen and stays sharp for longer while also being tough. Great review tho I don't mean to be a Debbie downer lol

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

@Cherry Bomb thank you so much for this information. I was clearly not clear 😉 on the concept of it being high carbon stainless steel vs plain ole high carbon steel. Thank you for appreciating the review in spite of that. Your demeanor is appreciated.

[@cherrybomb3713]

@@wobblyotteroutdoors I don't have the garberg but I do have the strongarm and the mora bushcraft black. Which one feels lighter in your hands the garberg or the strong arm? Looking into it the garberg's listed weight is 9.6 ounces and the strongarm is 7.2 ounces which doesn't seem right. The mora bushcraft blacks weight is listed at 8.6 ounces while it's actually weighing in at 5.6 ounces in the sheath for example.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

These are their weights when when weighed on a small postal scale. WEIGHT OF KNIFE ONLY StrongArm: 7.3 oz (207g) Garberg: 6 oz (170g)

[@cherrybomb3713]

@@wobblyotteroutdoors thanks!

[@martinhafner2201]

420HC is not even high carbon for a stainless steel. At 0.45% carbon, it is really a medium carbon SS, since most knife SS is 0.6% or higher. I prefer SS with 0.8% or higher. But do realize the Strongarm is a military design, which values toughness over hardness. Medium carbon steels can be very tough with the right heat treatment. For example, good axe heads usually use a plain 0.45% carbon steel. Too much carbon would make them too hard, risking chipping. The Strongarm has been brutally tested by the knife community. It is very tough. The Garberg Black uses a a very plain 1% carbon steel that is not over-hardened, but is a bit harder than the Strongarm. It is tuned to carve, split and chop wood, hold an edge and to be unlikely to chip. The Strongarm is tuned to carve wood, dig a hole in the dirt, cut open a can of beans, pry open a crate and dispatch an enemy sentry - it's a beater.

[@beorngolden7923]

Your awsome. love seeing more women outdoors. Keep it up.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Aww. Thank you so much, @BEORNGOLDEN.

[@atrobertootto]

Have them,love them,tank's

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@martinhafner2201]

The marketers kind of misrepresent the steel in the Strongarm. It is 420HC, which is a mid-carbon stainless steel. It is not high carbon, except in comparison to plain 420, which is very low carbon. In fact, plain 420 should not be used as a blade steel at all. The Garberg black is in basically 1095, which is a plain high carbon steel at about 1% carbon, no chromium and rusts very easily. The Garberg has a scandi grind, so it carves wood much like wood chisels do. Yes, it comes with a microbevel, but that will sharpen out evenually if you sharpen it to the large flat bevel and then the wood carving will get better. The Strongarm has a v-edge and will have less control on fine wood carving, but will be very durable and flexible for a mixture of uses. It is more or less a small military field knife in design and covers quite a range of uses and is built to survive tremendous abuse. It has a great sheath system.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you for this, Martin. In the comments, many have noted the differences, especially in the metals used. Yours is a very direct and succinct review.

[@BradGryphonn]

I have a Strongarm. A really good all-rounder. I have a More Original and a Companion, and the Original is a really good wood carver. The Companion is basically indestructible, much like the Strongarm.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Cool.

[@dicksonanthony1]

In response to your final question, I think the Ka-bar Mark 1 might be close to the specs you desire. But the grip isn't as fun as the Gerber Strongarm (so it seems lol). If you want, check it out!

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you, Anthony. I'll have a look at it.

[@dicksonanthony1]

@@wobblyotteroutdoors awesome! There is a good comparison on KZbin between the Mark 1 and the Gerber Strongarm on the "Cedric and Ada Gear and Outdoors" channel

[@steveurkel1487]

I'm a huge fan of the scandi grind

[@anthonybasile7636]

Thanks to @greekveteran I'm unsure of what kind of steel to get in a knife. Should I get a carbon steel knife or a good stainless? generally use for hiking, camping, fishing and general outdoors. I was looking at the Condor Terrasaur, Garberg and Strongarm.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

@Anthony Basile... There is a helpful article comparing carbon steel and stainless steel knives here: www.greenmanbushcraft.co.uk/blog/useful-information/what-s-the-difference-between-carbon-steel-and-stainless-steel.htm The author covers many factors and in very general summary recommends stainless steel for hunting and fishing, and carbon steel for bushcraft use. I hope this helps in your decision. If you have an opportunity to see and hold each knife in person, that will be your greatest guide. Some knives feel better in the hand and that will become the knife you actually use regardless of specs and logic. Looking forward to hearing which one you choose and how you like it.

[@anthonybasile7636]

@@wobblyotteroutdoors Thank you

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

You're welcome.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Douglas, is there any particular technique or process you follow to minimize the chance of rust? Any certain kind of oil you prefer?

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you. This is very helpful.

[@mr.skeptical3071]

Mora!!!!

[@BradGryphonn]

I subbed because your spatula looked like my spoon! Hahaha.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

😆 Too fun. Thank you for watching and the sub.

[@grampawterry8957]

I might no a knife that would fit you > Look at the esee RB-3 , Look at some videos using it and see what you think ,Its not a chopper but a good all around camp knife . Tc guys

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you, Terry. Will check it out.

[@jn7420]

Get both.

[@brucea9606]

Try horizontal carrying in front. Scout carry.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

That would definitely be more convenient.

[@johnjbrowniv8722]

Try the Camillus bushcraft knife the in-between Titanium blade rubber grip priced 10.00 great knife I have the Gerber also

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thanks for the note about the Camillus Bushcraft knife. We'll take a look at it.

[@oliviergavillet6418]

Great! Good details, excellent demonstration, a beautiful review made by a cute woman. Thank's Madame 👍

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you, Olivier

[@Eichhoernchenschreck]

16:22 Ka Bar Mark 1 Navy Knife ;-)

[@blindfredy6128]

I have the gerber but the handle is too thin for me.

[@Ve-suvius]

Does it dig into the hand when cutting? Those narrow handles do that. That's why I didn't like the Mora 510. The 511 is fine, as is the Companion's and the Bushcraft Black. The Garberg I have no experience with, yet. The handle of the Strongarm seems be focused at stabbing, like the thin handle of the CRKT Hissatsu. But the Strongarm has a very thick tip, sturdy, but lessens stabbing efficiency.

[@ryszardmilczarek1466]

Garberg i Strongarm cool.

[@goodvibe815]

I dont carring an axe in the woods, using saw and battoning with knive so i joice the strongarm :)

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Love this reasoning! And excellent choice.

[@bobsmoot2392]

The Gerber is 420 Stainless.

[@jrbarilla]

Strong arm is 420 stainless The garberg is 1095 carbon Two completely different designs and tools

[@1320tango]

Gerber #1

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

🙂

[@AusTactical]

within the first 13 seconds you got the blade steel wrong.. 420hc is a high carbon stainless, small but very important detail

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Yes. Thank you.

[@williamquirk-pd7fs]

HOW DO YOU KNOW BOTH KNIVES ARE''FULL TANG'' !

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

On both, the metal goes the full length through the handle and is visible at the butt of the knife. Gerber and Morakniv each state that their respective knife is full tang.

[@zsoltkovacs299]

The Gerber Strongarm made of 420HC steel which is a stainless steel not a carbone steel...

[@Ve-suvius]

It is stainless steel yes. And therefor not called carbon steel. The 13% chromium makes it a stainless steel. Stainless steels have carbon in it , and .45% carbon as in 420HC is not high at all. 1055 steel which is carbon has already more carbon in it. 1095 even more etc. Calling it stainless is due to the chromium content.

[@eurorpeen]

The Morakniv Garberg is indestructible and the only legal one in Europe. I think that's also the reason of the Mora company choices.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Interesting. Thank you much for the insight.

[@Robin6512]

And why is the more the only legal one in Europe? I use fallkniven, mora, and many other knives completely legal in Europe.

[@eurorpeen]

@@Robin6512 it depends on the length of the knives. I didn't checked all laws but in Luxembourg, Germany, France, Belgium you cannot use a too long knife

[@eurorpeen]

@@Robin6512 and what you mean is that nobody caught you with them

[@Robin6512]

@@eurorpeen yes you can but you have to prove why. on bushcraft I've never had a problem.and yes I got checked in the forrest by the Forrester with a Fallkniven a1 and that was found no problem. it's something else if you enter a disco with that. and yes I do use it in France Belgium and Germany is that is one of the countries I live in.

[@mjolnirplissken7032]

you make the Garberg appear enormous with your tiny hands. It looks and feels like my fingers are going to slide up onto the blade of my Garberg. If I keep my wits about me, maybe wear gloves, I'll be alright. I wouldnt want to have to use the Garberg after a few drinks though. Id feel better if there was more of a hilt to the Mora

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

😁 I hear ya. Slips can happen. I too prefer a nice guard.

[@vatoalex83]

Don’t saw down live trees in the wild! Look for fallen ones

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Hi @Alex. I appreciate your concern.. The trees in this video are on our property! We love trees and do all we can to take care of them. The juniper was a low limb that needed pruning anyway. The oak was a dead limb. No trees were felled in the video, so I'm not sure why you got so worked up about my, "saw[ing] down live trees.] "In the wild" we only use wood as it is allowed for the locale.

[@michaelkraus4135]

WE ..........WANT YOUR OPINION !

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you, Michael. Perfectly and directly conveyed. 🙂 I much prefer the Garberg. It is a lot more comfortable for me to hold. I like the sheath a lot; it is nicely minimalist. It works better for the types of things I do. After using it for a while, I do think I would prefer the stainless steel blade version of the Garberg. It would be less prone to rust. The StrongArm is clearly a more tactical knife. It's not as good of a fit for me.

[@projekctx8646]

Strongarm is not a carbon steel made but stainless.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Yes. Thank you @projekctx. @Cherry Bomb explained this too me in a kind and helpful comment. While it is "high carbon" (420HC) it's high carbon stainless steel. Here is a portion of that comment, in case it may help others too, "The Strongarm is actually a stainless steel knife. Not a carbon steel. Although it says 420 High Carbon, it can be misleading. It has a carbon content of about .45% which is actually low. And about 13% chromium. Basically it's not a carbon steel knife nor high carbon in general. It's just high carbon for being a stainless steel."

[@projekctx8646]

@@wobblyotteroutdoors You welcome :)

[@billbertrand7751]

Say how much you want for that Strong Arm???

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Hi Bill. The Strongarm has found a home with my Bill.

[@razbiton173]

@@wobblyotteroutdoors what do you mean your Bill? Husband?😅

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Yes, my husband. 😁

[@razbiton173]

@@wobblyotteroutdoors Nice! What is he using it for? Does he uses the knife frequently?

[@jasonjjrock8485]

Garberg can 99% hard works almost same as Gerber strongarm, but mora garberg is better in work with wood (deeper cuts) and scandi grind is more easy for sharpening (blade angle).. Garberg has too better steel material.. and flat grind on strongarm can be problem in future, because flat grind needs profesional sharpening after longer time because grind lost geometry and will problems with very low edge retention if you dont realy profesional in sharpening knives.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Appreciate your insights much.

[@Cal.380]

Gerber strong arm isn’t carbon steel it’s hc carbon steel. Hardly. Strong arm is my least favorite knife one of the most pain in the ass knives to sharpen I’ve ever owned

[@Ve-suvius]

Hahaha. Strong opinion (which is fine). Can you tell a bit more on the downsides? Persuade me not to get one. How's the thin handle when cutting wood etc. Is it a stabber handle? But the tip is quite thick it seems.

[@greekveteran2715]

Neither is properly sharpened. That means, that you have also changed the angle of the edge bevel. All knives, that come with "v" edges, should be IMO reprofiled or at least, properly sharpened 3--4 times. If not, you will never see, how this knife can perform. Either in terms of cutting and slicing performance, or edge retention and edge stability.

[@greekveteran2715]

I said that, because both these knives, really suck if you don't do, what I described above. Also, This Mora, is a bushcraft knife, designed to carve wood while the Garberg, is a tactical general use knife, designed mainly for Urban invorement. That means that Garberg is a knife that SWAT members would carry for examble.

[@scottnewton9370]

@@greekveteran2715 the mora is the garberg . I think you mean Gerber . I agree regarding the re sharpening .

[@Ve-suvius]

@@greekveteran2715 The Strongarm , from what I've seen on video's a fat tip. Not optimised for 'combat'(stabbing through gear). And the handle seems thin, digging into the hand when cutting wood. You are familiar as I am with the Mora Bushcraft Black. How do you rate the Strongarm vs the Bushcraft Black?

[@greekveteran2715]

@@Ve-suvius Goodmorning my friend! These are 2 very different tools. Mora Bushcraft Black, is a great woodworking bushcraft knife, that excels at making a fire. Gerber Strongarm, is an overbuilt Combat knife, that I would suggest for more urban enviroments, let's say something like Special Police Forces troops, or any kind of unit, that operates near urban enviroments. Both have great heat treatment on the steel, however, Mora Bushcraft Black, has a way better quality built, than the Gerber, that comes with very poorly made grinds on both main and edge bevel, thus it needs a lot of reprofiling, to make it cut properly. Do not be confused with marketing and colours. The Bushcraft Black was made to look "tactical" but it's not such a knife. These 2 knives, are 2 completely diferent purpose tools.

[@Ve-suvius]

@@greekveteran2715 "the Gerber, that comes with very poorly made grinds on both main and edge bevel, thus it needs a lot of reprofiling, to make it cut properly." It is a strong build knife, but to make it really function well, (cough cough)as a knife, you have to do a lot of work it seems. Wasn't the reason of the thick edge to make it somewhat invulnerable? So that it would be hard to damage when using it for non knife tasks. Which goes at the cost of cutting and stabbing efficiency. Typical knife tasks so to speak.

[@arnsnicklefritz9634]

Had to smash the satanic number. Envictus!

[@alexvucinic]

are you kidding me?

[@mexicanbanditopatron7994]

You lost me at the name gerber

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

I can appreciate that. What are your top 3 knife makers for outdoor, general use?

[@suprajet]

Looking at the way you wore it on the back horizontally, you mentioned skipping your rear belt loop. Like the way I wear my pistol holster, its best to put it through one loop of the sheath, run the belt through your center belt loop, then on through the second sheath belt loop. It eliminates slide, falling off easily, and when you pull the knife, it will keep it in one place.

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

Thank you, @suprajet!

[@jonasgrumby4749]

Once I held the strong-arm in my hand I knew it was not the one. Went with cold steel outdoorsman

[@wobblyotteroutdoors]

@Jonas Grumby, thankbyou so much for introducing me to the Cold Steel Outdoorsman. What a beautiful knife. I've added it to my wish list.