My New EDC Folder : The Gerber Fastball

Gerber really turned things around with the Fastball. S30V Steel, super fast Ball Bearing deployment and made in the USA. I've found my new EDC Folding Knife. Kudos to Gerber and thanks for sending the Fastball. (Not a paid endorsement, just impressed)
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[@Galt4570]

40 years ago Gerbers were top notch, it’s nice to see them making good knives again.

[@Jammerjim]

Gerber used to have excellent blades. Nice to see them use S30V.

[@steelpunisher6944]

My edc is my trusty ole Gerber 3". This is the same size and I really like that blade design. Thanks Sootch! I might have a new edc. Great video as always

[@DmakOutdoors]

Sootch, I'm glad I ran into you at the Olight Fan day and got to handle this specific knife of yours. This blade has put Gerber back on my radar. Thanks for the overview.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Hey Dan. it was a real pleasure Brother! Hope you had a smooth trip back home. You're a road warrior! Thanks

[@georgemcmillan9172]

Sootch, I am a big fan of knives, as much as my guns. I've carried a Gerber for the last 30 years. I also keep a Case mini toothpick in my pocket as a fruit knife, for just about as long. Benchmade shot themselves in the proverbial foot, so much I sold all of my benchmades, including my Infidel which I absolutely loved! Gerber has always made great knives, and my go to multitool has always been a Gerver as well. Great video! I'll be picking up that knife today! Thanks!

[@JacobPerkinsWWW70]

Suggestion: a video on knife care and sharpening (different systems, techniques, etc). I think that would appeal and be useful to at least some of us who are obsessed with knives...

[@cptnathan]

I just received my custom fastball in the mail. Black G10 scales, all black hardware, gray back spacer, and black oxide blade. Absolutely love it. It is definitely a fidget spinner for adults. It’s so fun to play with.

[@XGiveMeLibertyX]

Thanks for the review! I think I’m gonna pick this one up.

[@vvogt4252]

Thanks for the review of the Gerber. Gotta check it out. Be Safe out there Brother

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Love my Gerber Mulit-tools. Thanks for showing this Gerber knife Sootch00. As always long live the republic my friend

[@robfab5204]

Love your vids SP! This channel is part of the reason I got into prepping! I'm not rich, I still live at home with my fam haha, and I'm a college graduate. Keep up the good work!

[@24602400]

As a trucker I spent the weekend in Bradford Pa. Case and Zippo are both made there.

[@APTSynthesist]

Nice, I’m pretty much sticking with my Kershaw leek at this point. But I feel the same way about bench made, felt like a dagger in the heart with the gun control support. You know what the next step will be after gun control, knife control. I did a video about that sometime ago.

[@SensiblePrepper]

I've had a Kershaw Leek for years and love it. Unfortunately I could find it or it would have been in this video! lol! Thanks Brother

[@APTSynthesist]

SensiblePrepper thank you!

[@vicselixir]

I have not been able to buy a Benchmade because their discretion.

[@heathmarcum5390]

I have a decent sized collection of EDC knives from high end Reeves, benchmade, spyderco to cheaper Gerber models. But my favorite edc is a Ontario knife co. In O.D green assisted opening that has the safety that I dont use. the scales on the safety version has very grippy scales vs the non safety which are very smooth. ive really put it thru hard use in construction work even cutting shingles when I had nothing else to use i also use a work sharp sharpener maybe every other week it goes back to razor sharp and for 35-40.00 it's very hard to beat.

[@CovertOutdoors]

I have been loving my fastball. Picked it up a couple of weeks ago. Good to Gerber on this one!

[@az-chris1136]

The Fastball has been a part of my edc rotation for about 3 months now.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Good to hear. It's solid

[@az-chris1136]

@@SensiblePrepper You bet it is! I got the black scales with black stone wash blade. The grind was spot on and very sharp. I find it's size to be perfect for pocket carry . . . light and slim so as not to be a pocket hog and completely suitable for opening packages, general duty trimming, digging out splinters, staple removal when retrieving targets at the range, etc.

[@wReid-ts8bc]

Benchmade is dead to me. Good for you brother.

[@SensiblePrepper]

It's been tough but I'm really loving the Fastball. Thanks

[@jimwaldron6828]

Gerber makes a great knife I have many in my collection

[@rickbourne1376]

Great review as usual. i really like that Gerber is back with a quality made in the US quality knife.

[@toddmiller3387]

There still making some of there knifes in china. There designed in Portland & made in china..so look close..

[@rtorano1]

I picked this knife because of the name Fastball because I grew up playing baseball real happy it's a winner.

[@BobiEd779]

Right when you made that video I visited the States and bought the Gerber fastball what a coincidence

[@miikesternberg6947]

I like it. Ill be looking into them. Thanks for the heads up.

[@just82much72]

At $59 I'm in. Thanks Sootch! Great stuff.

[@cyberflea30]

its funny, but I have always favored mid price range knifes for everything. To me why pay 250 for one knife when you buy 5 for less money. I have always had great luck with Gerber/Buck/ and even dare I say cheap knock offs in the past. If I lose it or it breaks ...I don't cry just get another one....

[@JackAustin613]

I carry $4 ozark trail knives. They are actually pretty good quality for the price and if I lose it or break it ( never have) I have a ton of back ups because they are so cheap.

[@jameshargroder7090]

Ever since I bought my GERBER PRODIGY FIXED BLADE FOR LIKE 50.00$ I BEEN STRAPPING THAT TO MY BELT FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW AND IT HAS BECOME MY EDC GO TO BADASS UTILITY 5 INCH BLADE KNIFE, LUCKILY I LIVE IN SW La and I dont get EYEBALLED THAT BAD WITH IT!!🤘👍🤘☠💀☠💀🤘👍⚔

[@BRUtahn]

Have been sitting on the fence about whether or not to buy a Benchmade EDC knife due to the price. Now I think I'll go ahead and get one. Thanks for the PSA

[@fixedG]

Check out the Kershaw Link and Dividend. You can get better (unless you need super easy sharpening) M390 steel, assisted opening, drop point (Link) or Wharncliffe (Dividend) profile for $80 for either one. Both are hollow ground instead of saber ground if that's important to you.

[@burgknife758]

If u like knives you should check out twosun knives they are awesome budget perfection.i also lost love for benchmade .

[@nathanbraatz320]

Yes they are Chinese make but excellent quality and materials.

[@tacticalsanta5258]

I just picked up this in Flat Sage last week, love this knife. Funny thing is they are made about 300 yards down the street from where I work, yet I had to wait nearly three weeks to get one from my local FFL which is only about a mile from Gerber. But I guess they had to send you one first lol. But seriously, I heard it directly that they are having issues keeping up with demand on this knife, which might explain the uneven blade cut.

[@mr.vinegaroon3132]

I like Case too, but they don't have a lock, meaning the knife blade can fold anytime there is a certain strain and slice open a couple of fingers.

[@deeboo1122]

I have alot of same gear you have...Great Selection,..and keep up the good work..Love ur vids.. My "Gerber Fastball"... is my Kershaw Skyline S30VCF and I love it...Also, love my Barrage and Griptilian..

[@pattyhays487]

Handles on the fastball are very slick.

[@rhino5419]

A shooter such as yourself obviously can't carry Benchmade. At least you say why. Wranglerstar swapped for the fastball but did not have the guts to say why. Didn't want to lose the benchmade fan subs i suppose. I admire anyone honest enough to state their opinions. All the best.

[@Cristopher1976]

I picked up a fastball at a local shop and it was so off center it rubbed the liner. We got 3 more down and not one of them should have passed qc. Finally a 4th was brought out and it was perfect. They need to keep working at it before I will buy one. Also they need better steel in more knives as well.

[@Clambelly]

great review ... would like the knife w/ black handle

[@nicholasfalls8108]

It's fully customizable on Gerbers website

[@johnburns748]

That detent was actually the lockup,detent is the closing action,when the blade clicks back into place on the close,the fit and finish leave a LOT to be desired,if that's a high quality knife in your opinion your expectations are extremely low

[@Enes-wj5xq]

Cool knife indeed.. Btw, the new channel logo is nice : )

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Enes! We needed a new look from the Sootch00 logo.

[@PsychosisPC05]

Looks like a similar blade to the Kershaw Natrix with a bit different steel and about $70 more.

[@luisarellanorn3309]

Coldsteel Code 4, Recon1 .Gerber Edict 154cm. ..

[@supermamasntapas]

great one sootch! (as always ;)

[@TH-xo4zx]

Oh my god look at it that is an amazing skull piercer.

[@mountainmanwatchreviews8081]

A lot of my favorite reviewers liek this one. Gonna have to look into one.

[@clamum]

Sootch if you like ZT but not the weight check out their 0450. I have one and I think it's my favorite knife out of allthe ones I own, and I don't think it's heavy at all.

[@thereindeertherabbitthebat592]

Usually EDC Smith & Wesson or Kershaw knives. Gotta be able to open fast w/ one hand. Gets my jobs done for a good price. If I loose or break 'em, no biggie. I do love a good Trapper or Stockman though 👍

[@CarlCOts]

Just got the Benchmade but i think Fastball needs to mine too!😄

[@ftav1008]

Lost me at $99 haha.

[@jeffhollar1830]

I have one it’s sweet

[@stevelewis1221]

Excellent video!

[@John5.56]

Sootch just so you know as soon as I find one I'll be snagging up a fastball.

[@michaelwren5276]

The screws for the pocket clip on my Gerber fastball broke off. Easy fix though.

[@richarddow69]

Made in the USA, Quality and Cool. Hey now. Love at first sight. Got mine. By the way Gerber gives a military pricing discount!

[@spade2you]

I like the Fastball. Really wish they sold a lefty clip or total lefty design.

[@tk423b]

You should send that benchmade to BCM and do a video of them destroying it.

[@DeePsix501]

Sootch, you should review the benchmade outlast. You turned me on to the 915 Triage back in the day and that’s my EDC. I don’t buy into the internet drama. Benchmade still makes a fine knife

[@patrickdurham3497]

DeePsix no thanks fuk benchmade

[@SensiblePrepper]

The Benchmade Triage is a great knife no doubt. Hopefully they'll get back to making great knives and leave politics out. But I understand your point. Thanks Brother

[@bradfordpalmer2298]

I want one!

[@extremelyrightwingmexicani6948]

I'm done with Benchmade, I've switched to ZT/ Kershaw.

[@garyfrombuffalo]

I’m really Happy with my Ontario Rat 2 👍🏻

[@rollastoney]

I’m looking for a decent blade (Prefer fix blade) so I can toss into my camera bag. Any suggestions? Price range doesn’t matter too much something in between $30 and $100.

[@MrFroggy29]

I prefer fix blades too. More robust.

[@cyberflea30]

careful carrying a fixed blade even in a bag with some state laws. I hate to see people get in trouble for things like that. Some states are fine with a fixed blade provided it is a certain length other have strong laws against carrying one around. I got a Gerber Freeman guide at Walmart for like 20 bucks and it is pretty decent 4 inch blade and pretty stout, not the best survival/woodcraft knife but not the worst either.

[@rhino5419]

Small discrete light to medium use knife is the Esee Izula. Good rep, plenty of reviews on youtube. Idéal for a caméra bag. But check state laws for carry. All the best.

[@rhino5419]

Noone. Great choice.

[@rollastoney]

Thanks for the suggestions. Thank god I live in Texas so I’m pretty much good as far as carry laws, I would say.

[@user-sy4yz5zf3h]

Sebanza looking beautiful as usual!

[@therabman_5606]

For god and Ulster

[@TheCologneist1]

would be nice if you showed us the blade and cut some things with it, every gerber i've ever bought n the past 5 years have been super dull

[@libertys_warrior3431]

I really appreciate the stand against bench scum and glad to see we aren’t alone thank you screw benchmade

[@77Infidel]

@@kade_kam_dadit is ok. Beat it up, send it back, have them fix it. Same reason I hate nike, but I am wearing their sandal right now because well, I already had them. Same reason I will wear my Broncos beany this winter. They suck but my head will be warmer this winter. Cheers!

[@alexanderluthor1304]

Tops knives. American made, vet supported, 2A supporters.

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Thanks for the video Don seems like Gerber is uping their game, hopefully they keep it up and start doing more made in USA ,, Just watched Wranglerstar's vid, he's benched his Benchmade and went for the Spyderco Para3

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Eric. They need to fill the void Benchmade left behind so this is a good start. Cody is the man.

[@calcat7375]

Hey There I'm new really enjoy your videos I see the Fastball has teeth on the closing device I've got another brand and it's too hard for me to press close. I'm a woman with small hands but I like guns, knives even own swords. I have a couple old Case knives that were Dads( but too small) please recommend one for me. Thank you☺

[@rhino5419]

Hello. You light like to watch the KZbin channel "women carry knives" Christine the channel host reviews and explains the knives she carries and why. Hope you find this usefull. All the best.

[@calcat7375]

@@rhino5419 Thanks I'll check her out☺

[@Victor-hb4hj]

Case knives need a blade lock

[@natesmith9185]

For a 100 dollars that looks like a sweet knife.

[@scoorp8]

That looks like a knockoff kershaw dividend.

[@mythoughts2355]

They put the clip on the wrong side it’s not comfortable it hurts my fingers doesn’t have a comfortable grip

[@fezorino]

looks like a leek copy. ill keep my leek.

[@alpha6tango860]

More like the dividend

[@powernoodle1224]

I'm as 2A as you will find anywhere. But as Freedom lover, I also believe that someone should be allowed to destroy their own property if they want. That's is what Benchmade did for law enforcement. Its not the end of the world when someone destroys their own guns. In fact, none of us should be telling anyone else how to live, if we don't want them telling us how to live. Just my worldview, yo.

[@GinEric84]

The highest law we should all live by is, "don't tell people what to do"

[@DocOnHoliday86]

It wasn't the destroying of guns in their facility, but of Les' monetary donations to antigun democrat politicians across the country.

[@deanriver9388]

Ontario Rat 1.

[@buckshot4428]

It looks so Chinese to me that I would not waste my money. I have some very good knives that are Chinese. No complaints.

[@evilfluff6634]

Gerber is for babies. I’m joking it looks good.

[@susanolson3611]

🙂

[@Traderjoe]

I got this knife a few months ago and played around with it for a few hours and then returned it. It is beautiful and well made. But, I think it needs to be scaled up a bit. It’s too small for EDC. I am sorry to have to say it, but it’s more of a “gentleman’s Knife” than a working mans knife. It is kind of dainty and medium duty. You can do a lot better and I am impressed with how well it’s made and the price is very fair for a USA made item. But, it’s too small for me. If they scale everything up it would be a winner imo.

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

EDC rules in the UK are sketchy..

[@AmanVerma-bt7fr]

Sticky liner? Lol

[@bangabruhh8291]

If you were really against benchmade and felt that way you’d get rid of the knives not put them up in the safe.

[@John5.56]

I mean the money transaction has already been made, why get rid of a 300 dollar knife lol. Wouldnt make a difference

[@RyuzakiReaper]

I'd rather have full tang over suck ass folders which snap at worst times possible.

[@francistakacs2972]

Lol

[@watchmanonthewall3852]

The key to immortality is belief in Jesus as your Saviour... That's a lot of $ for a knife

[@davidfultz6483]

Sorry friend , I will never own a liner lock knife.

[@domiihl]

Benchmade helped a police department dispose of guns. They aren't "pro gun control". You should research something like that before you say it to all of your viewers.

[@The_Saxon_of_Riverstone]

Too expensive..... I have been looking it. You can get a cheaper knife as is cost wise. Have the price value at the same quality.

[@dav8194]

Such as ?

[@rapalaron6348]

This Gerber fast ball knife sucks! I bought one because of all positive reviews here on YT. Straight from the box, in less than one hour, the pocket clip was hanging on only one loose screw. Where is your lifetime warranty when you loose your knife because of that? You can't proof it. The grinding from the edge was also terrible. I send it back to the hardware store to swap it for a new one. I told them to send me some close up pics. from the edge first. Same terrible grinding. I asked for refund. I send a mail to Gerber USA about the issue and got reply from Fiskars Sweden??? Fiskars Sweden told me that the hardware store where i bought the Gerber Fastball knife was not one of their customers. That's it! Great service isn't it? It cost me a lot of time with all the mail contact and money for diesel to drive two times to the post office totally 64 km. This was a month ago and i,m still pissed off!

[@margaretadler6162]

Screw Benchmade I will never by any of their products! I try to only support Pro 2nd amendment companies.

[@YoToddYo]

What benchmade announcement?

[@DocOnHoliday86]

YoToddYo no announcement, but when it came out that benchmade had local PD destroy guns in their facility some people did more digging and found that Les deAsis and benchmade have been making monetary campaign donations to anti-gun democrat politicians across the country for years.

[@YoToddYo]

@@DocOnHoliday86 wow ty for reply, didn't know that. Glad I never bought any

[@rhino5419]

@@YoToddYo i suppose they figure that if you can no longer carry a gun you will buy a knife. But ban guns and knives go next. So not much logic there.

[@thatfunkymonkey]

You lost me at $99

[@retaeiyu6337]

lol are people still crying about that benchmade (non)controversy

[@basp-ef7jx]

Overpriced, boring clip, bad fit and finish, and crap blade geometry. Good job Gerber.

[@947969]

yup screw benchmade

[@redastrachan8978]

Benchmade injecting politics into their identity? Yikes!

[@austinwolfe3208]

What's the context to this benchmade story?

[@susanolson3611]

I would like to know that too

[@christopherkasik3291]

Basically, the Oregon City PD had asked Benchmade to help in disposing and dismantling of firearms in there lock up. The firearms where part of estate turn in, evidence recovery, seizure, illegal possession, etc. because the OCPD was most likely running out of room in their lock up or the statute of limitations had ran out on claiming by legal persons . This is where I can’t remember if it was the city or county has a law that says these firearms must be destroyed. So due to the nature and the amount of items needing to be destroyed OCPD asked Benchmade to assist; well OCPD posted a Tweet of Benchmade sawing some of the pieces, which Benchmade was not aware of. And all hell broke lose for Benchmade ! The OCPD deleted the Tweet and said that they needed assistance because of the special tools that Benchmade has , and the PD was just following the law. So then to make matters worse people started to look and see the Benchmade gave political contributions to anti 2A politicians in the Oregon City area. BM apologized , but the PR damage was done . If anyone has more to add , go ahead ...

[@BRUtahn]

Lol conservatives are such snowflakes

[@susanolson3611]

@@christopherkasik3291 thanks for the 411 🙂

[@DocOnHoliday86]

Christopher Kasik Well said. I don't support any one or company that would do anything against The Bill of Rights.

[@rds479]

I'm tired of the benchmade hate, they did what they had to. Those were police evidence guns most likely they weren't even safe to sell most police evidence guns are destroyed it's not just Benchmade that does it

[@brucemcconnell1467]

I have said this on many youtube responses that weapons (guns, knives, hammers, etc.) are routinely ordered by a court to be destroyed so the weapon can not be sold or used in any way. This process is done by companies that have the equipment to accomplish this. It is done without fanfare and not advertised to the public that so and so is doing this destruction. This time, however, someone blurted to the press that Benchmade was going to do the destruction of guns, and true to form, the Liberals jumped on it stating that Benchmade was anti-gun. This is not the case if you look at the whole picture. Political affiliation has little to nothing to do with it. Benchmade gets the steel for knife manufacturing. It is business and nothing more. No need to stop using your Benchmade now, but if you want to sell it I'll make an offer...

[@jc8491]

Bruce McConnell That's not all, though. Benchmade also contributed significantly to Democratic candidates who were actively trying to pass anti-gun legislation.

[@gordonbombay6627]

Yeah because political standings has something to do with quality knives. You're a joke.

[@jimflauntt683]

You should research what happened with Benchmade before just repeating bullshit you hear from others. When you find out the truth you will eat your words. Remember there are always two sides to every story

[@thegoodguy44]

Why would someone carry a knife on them when they go out to dinner... smh.

[@jc8491]

The Good Guy Uhh, because you never know when you're going to need a knife? Smh

The Good Guy I am utterly puzzled that anyone (namely, you) cannot figure out a reason to be armed at all times; especially, where firearms are prohibited.