The Gerber Scout, man it's stout!

[@olafkliemt1145]

as long as they use 440A and 7Cr they do damage to themselves. 440C or D2 cost a few USD more, but it would make a difference. a huge one.

[@lynnjr457]

Exactly. They ruined their name so many years ago and they still need to drag themselves out of the cheap materials for twice the price mindset. I would argue that D2 or 12C28N should have gone into this knife for it's price point. There are quite a few knives with these steels coming in much cheaper.

[@devilishirv]

do you think they make replacement blades?

[@mikeelek9713]

I think Gerber have been making some good moves. I agree with the comment about 440A and 7Cr. At this point (2023), there's no reason to be using these steels. In fact, one of Gerber's other recent knives, The Mansfield, uses D2. With that complaint now said, I like the design of this knife.

[@redbeard_reviews1]

Thanks for the input! I see they’re available now elsewhere for around 40, so that MSRP is only on their website. I also love the design of this knife, and after reading others comments, I emailed Gerber asking about their steel choice. No word back yet… and it’s been about a week.

[@lynnjr457]

@@redbeard_reviews1 You can buy D2 and even 12C28N in the $40 price range. This was a huge miss for them and a continuance of the greedy behavior that destroyed their name years ago. I used to only buy Gerber back in the 1990s/2000s and then they sold themselves out.

[@umakako]

Seems like a good knife, as long as the heat treatment is done well 440a should be just fine.

[@Errcyco]

I got a 440c Birddog fixed blade and I am very impressed. 440-class with a good heat treat is hard to beat for any scenario a knife would ever see.

[@olafkliemt1145]

@@Errcyco true. but 440A has only half as much carbon.

[@richardvirchow3390]

I’ve got a few Ganzo Firebird knives in 440 steel and crossbar locks for a lot less than $60. But if this Gerber Scout ever drops in price to about $35, I’ll buy one or two…!

[@redbeard_reviews1]

I’ve heard a couple others mention Ganzo knives now! I’ll have to take a peek at them too. If I’ve been “had” on the price for this Gerber, well at least I now know. I need to go back and find out if it’s made in America like the Strongarm.

[@codyparker4742]

I didn't think I'd like it, didn't really want to like it for some reason but it's grown on me. It's in my edc rotation now, you get used to the weird feeling button on the pivot lock and the 440A blade holds up better than any 440A or C blade I've ever had. It's almost on point with D2, definitely better than 8CR on edge retention. Idk if it's just because of the coating or if that even affects the edge but ive only had to sharpen ot once in about 3 months

[@lupastuff]

Bought one last night at Cabela’s for $35

[@redbeard_reviews1]

I knew they’d come down in price!!

[@Baby4HeadAutographer]

I'm really rooting for Gerber but from bad quality issues to being wildly overpriced... They're still not out of the doghouse, for me. $60 for chinese-made 440a is insane, Considering you can get a genzo made of 440c for $30 or less with an axis lock. After the asada and the armbar drive, I am convinced that they have knife designers that have never used a knife or multitool. I really hope that they get their act together because not only does the company have a lot of potential, but it has a long storied history. Excellent review, I really got an idea of what the knife is all about... thanks. -Brian

[@redbeard_reviews1]

Thanks for the info! One does seem to have to pick and choose when it comes to their products. Good thing we are able to choose what we want!

[@Baby4HeadAutographer]

@redbeard_reviews1 well put. I'm just looking forward to the day when it makes sense to buy a u.s. made knife again. China is out doing the u.s. in all facets including quality. It's apparent when I compare my budget Kizer to my Emerson mini sheepdog. Same steel, Kizer has better H/T. Better hardware / bearings (Emerson still uses steel bearings)... And the longevity speaks for itself. The KIZER hasn't changed in over 2 years with constant fidgeting, whereas the Emerson lock moved all the way over and now I have vertical bladeplay...in under 3 weeks. Kizer-$69 Emerson-$240 + the cost of sending it back for repair. Let's hope they don't hassle me

[@BrianLed-u8j]

It's a good knife

[@cleancut-edc]

Love it! You have a new Subscriber 👍

[@redbeard_reviews1]

Thanks!

[@TheRglynn]

with your own money ? wow amazing

[@PAULEYBOY84]

😂

[@flannigan7956]

IWGS doesn't look bad but theyre gonna need to do more than that

[@keeperoftruth5951]

Ganzo, as you've already seen in the comments blows this away with models that are less than $20

[@Edgekeeper747]

I don’t think so. This knife is actually fantastic. Yes I would like to see better steel too but it’s great. I picked up this knife for $30 I would take this scout over any of my ganzos

[@AtafalWonder]

440A for $60? Get a Ganzo for maybe half that with the crossbar lock and either 440C or even D2. And I guarantee that Gerber Scout is made in the same country.

[@redbeard_reviews1]

Thanks for the info! I don’t know everything about knives and so am always happy to hear about other options. Hopefully once this on the market for a little while it can be picked up for less than 60.

[@AtafalWonder]

@@redbeard_reviews1 If you think you got a good deal and you like the product, that's all that really matters. I've been collecting knives for too long and have spent too much money on them in my lifetime.

[@vladbond6685]

​@@AtafalWonder👍

[@Dracomies]

Issue is that it's much worse steel. Edit: everyone else is saying the same thing. They really should just step it up to at least 142c8n

[@Errcyco]

Gerber is all about how cheap can we make our knives. That or they have nicer stuff no one wants cause their money is better spent on another brand. Weird. My last four Gerbers were all a letdown. Been about two years since I bought one. I’m really liking Civivi at the moment. Kizer too.

[@Dracomies]

Agree. I actually think Gerber hires good designers and makes good looking knives but the materials are not good. Civivi has been great for me too, really loving the Altus.@@Errcyco

[@steffrouen]

Do you like 440 ?

[@redbeard_reviews1]

I am not knowledgeable enough on steel types to have chosen the knife based off that when I bought it. However after reading some comments and doing research, 440 has hood corrosion resistance and is easily sharpened. As long as it’s heat treated properly it will do fine. So I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt. (And I’ll keep beating on it!)

[@Errcyco]

I got a 440c fixed and it’s wayyyy nicer than I’d have ever thought. 44a/b are identical just slightly less carbon content.

[@steffrouen]

@@redbeard_reviews1 thank you for the answer. it encourages me to get one. THANKS.

[@steffrouen]

@@Errcyco THANK YOU. it's reassuring.

[@nateosthus9475]

$140 for a Benchmade seems a lot more reasonable to me than $60 for a Gerber. 🤷‍♂️

[@redbeard_reviews1]

They’re coming down in price now. I knew they would too. Some sacrifices have to be made if you buy from manufacturer when it first comes out!

[@Edgekeeper747]

First of all you can’t get a Benchmade for $140 anymore and even if you could it doesn’t make sense to spend that. I have this gerber. It’s fantastic

[@deismoday]

Whats the second benchmade you showed?

[@redbeard_reviews1]

It is the 810 Contego. Unfortunately it looks like Benchmade discontinued this model back in 2021.

[@MisterDeets]

Hard pass. 440A steel at $60!??? Ganzo gives you superior 440C and the same lock system for around half that price.

[@rvangilz2978]

Knife enthusiasts are so snobby about certain steel types these days. The comments makes no sense to me, wtf is the big difference between them? It’s like all the new features on the new iPhone every goddamn year! It’s called marketing!!! Nice videos with examples why this steel is better than that steel bla bla bla…They just want to sell knives… When you’re alone in the woods and lost track of everything, I bet you’re quite happy with a 440a steel knife instead of nothing. You can do lots of stuff with it, and the best part is you can sharpen it on every rock! That doesn’t gonna work with your fancy six hundred dollar folder with super high class steel, so hard you must carry a diamond for sharpening it. (and even then it’s not easy) Please cut the crap about this, it doesn’t really matter that much which kind of steel it is… Just as long as it’s steel.

[@mistersmith3986]

440A for $60.00? No thanks.

[@TheDjscottyrotten]

When I was in the Marines (88-96) Gerber was the SHIT. I carried my Gator EVERYWHERE. I have had multiple Mark I's II's and the like. But as I have become more refined in my collecting and hard use, I have become less and less enamored of Gerber products, they have become mostly shiite IMO! That being said, I LOVE this design, I love a couple of their other designs, but my God! can they not get rid of that stupid steel they use? its GARBAGE!! I paid a Philipino kid 5 bucks to make a knife from a truck leaf spring which held an edge longer than Gerbers, 440a through c kind of sucks. 7cr sucks.upgrade to at least D2 and I would pay 75 for this design.

[@redbeard_reviews1]

I feel you on their design. Blade steel is not my most informed area, so I bought this one. But for the last 20 years I haven’t really felt the need to buy Gerber… until that Strongarm came out.

[@gconstancio33]

Gerber has lost the knife communities trust with sub par products and quality. Gerber is what you buy when you're new to EDC and you don't know any better. Too many other knife companies making kick ass knives at the same price point or cheaper with better materials and quality.

[@JayF3]

440A sucks! Shave hair right now, you'll be resharpening in a minute.

[@redbeard_reviews1]

Thanks for the input. I’ve had no problems with this one yet, been using it daily since I got it now. Mostly small tasks, but still sharp. LMK if you’ve had bad experience with 440a blades tho! Always good to hear first hand reports!