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product_id: 17945147
title: "Gear StrongArm Knife - Fixed Blade - Tactical Knife for Survival Gear - Full Tang, 420HC Steel Blade - Camping Survival Knife - Made in USA - Plain edge, Coyote Brown"
brand: "gerber"
price: "R4138"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Gerber"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/17945147-gear-strongarm-knife-fixed-blade-tactical-knife-for-survival-gear
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Cerakote coating resists wear & corrosion 4.8-inch 420HC steel blade Full tang for ultimate strength Gear StrongArm Knife - Fixed Blade - Tactical Knife for Survival Gear - Full Tang, 420HC Steel Blade - Camping Survival Knife - Made in USA - Plain edge, Coyote Brown

**Brand:** gerber
**Price:** R4138
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the wild with precision and power in your grip!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gear StrongArm Knife - Fixed Blade - Tactical Knife for Survival Gear - Full Tang, 420HC Steel Blade - Camping Survival Knife - Made in USA - Plain edge, Coyote Brown by gerber
- **How much does it cost?** R4138 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/17945147-gear-strongarm-knife-fixed-blade-tactical-knife-for-survival-gear)

## Best For

- gerber enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gerber brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Carry Your Way:** Multi-mount MOLLE sheath system adapts for horizontal, vertical, or belt carry—gear up your way.
- • **Built to Endure:** Full tang construction ensures maximum durability in the toughest survival scenarios.
- • **Battle-Ready Coating:** Cerakote finish boosts corrosion resistance and tactical stealth with a sleek matte look.
- • **Grip That Won't Quit:** Ergonomic rubberized diamond-texture handle delivers a secure, no-slip hold—even in wet conditions.
- • **Razor-Sharp Precision:** Out-of-the-box shave-ready 420HC steel blade for unmatched cutting performance.

## Overview

The Gerber Gear StrongArm is a rugged, American-made fixed blade knife featuring a 4.8-inch 420HC steel blade with a plain edge and full tang design for superior strength. Its rubberized diamond-texture handle ensures a secure grip, while the versatile MOLLE-compatible sheath offers multiple carry options. Enhanced with a Cerakote coating, this tactical survival knife resists wear and corrosion, making it an essential tool for camping, survival, and outdoor enthusiasts.

## Description

Gerber Gear StrongArm Knife - Fixed Blade - Tactical Knife for Survival Gear - Full Tang, 420HC Steel Blade - Camping Survival Knife - Made in USA - Plain edge, Coyote Brown - desertcart.com

Review: Wow, this is a great knife that came extremely sharp with a high quality sheath! - I love to go to the range and outdoors to shoot my guns. I always carry a knife with me and I wanted a new one with a better sheath. This knife has great reviews and the Gerber name and it was the right size that I wanted. I ordered one and I liked it so much that I went back and ordered two more as gifts for my range buddies. This knife is superb. It is only one of two knives that I purchased that out of the box I could shave the hair off of my arm. The blade was honed like a razor. The blade is ceramic coated but it is actually a stainless steel full tang blade. Full tang blades are the only way to go for a strong and high performance knife. It is also a drop point blade. The pommel of the knife has a hard point with a hole through it. The hard point is enough to shatter a car window or windshield in a rescue situation or to be used, if needed, as a striking point in self defense. I will put a small wrist lanyard on the heel of the knife using military Paracord. The knife has a good grip with a diamond texture. The handle is shaped to be comfortable and provide a gripping surface that is non slip. Both ends of the grip are flared to protect your hand. The grip is solidly built and rubber coated. The knife comes with an excellent sheath that allows you to mount the knife in multiple ways. MOLLE mounting, sideways belt mounting and vertical belt mounting are all included. I have shown the accessories in photographs with the review and I hope they are helpful for you. The sheath itself is extremely nice. This makes this knife a great value. The sheath also comes with strong nylon straps for the belt mounting and MOLLE mounting. There is modular horizontal belt mounting hardware supplied and you can also use it for easy MOLLE mounting using the plastic slide locking hardware. The only thing I would have liked would have been to have the sheath come with straps to allow thigh mounting while hanging from your belt a little lower. The sheath allows the knife to snap into the locked mode but also be drawn out easily but it is securely held into place. There is also a nylon strap that you can snap around the knife to hold the knife even more securely. This knife is a nice product. It is solidly built with 420 hardened stainless steel and black coated with ceramic for rust protection and to reduce visibly of a drawn knife. It is one of the two sharpest knives I own out of about 30 collected over the years. After showing it to friends I wound up buying them one as a gift. I recommend this knife as a good product that is a good value and it comes with the accessories that you need. I rated it at 5 stars. This is a great knife to carry when you are in the field.
Review: $50 knife for $100 lol - I bought this knife in 2018 for $51. 5 stars at the time because of the price and quality. The price in 2026 is not worth it unless you have money to blow and don’t kinda RELATIVELY inferior product compared to other knives in the $100 price range. It’s a very good knife, easy to sharpen, comfortable to wear, ergonomic and durable. It is a very low maintenance knife due to the steel so no need to keep it oiled. It does lose the edge faster than carbon steel but again it is easy to sharpen. The sheath is the best commercial sheath I’ve seen for a mass produced knife with multiple ways to carry it. At the time for the price it would have been an excellent knife to keep in a truck or get home bag. At the price it sits today I would rather get a cold steel srk in 3v. For a cheaper price the SRK in Sk5 is a great budget alternative for less than $40 on sale. $100 for a $50 knife in 2026 is crazy work. Forgot to mention how much I love the grip it no slipping whe wet or muddy and loved in like an extension of my hand.

## Features

- Gerber Gear StrongArm: This full tang knife features a 420HC steel blade with a plain edge, perfect for whatever the outdoors has in store
- Reliable Camping Knife: A rubberized diamond-texture grip offers a better hold, making it a staple in your camping gear
- Versatile Molle Knife: The multi-mount sheath system offers secure storage, adaptable for horizontal carry or vertical attachment
- Premium Outdoor Knife: The Cerakote coating betters this fixed blade's resistance to wear and corrosion, ensuring longevity in harsh conditions
- About Gerber Gear: Since we made our start 85 years ago, we've been making blades and tools that have been companions on countless adventures

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Blade Length | 4.8 inches |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Brand | Gerber |
| Color | Plain Edge Brown |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Rubber |
| Included Components | Sheath |
| Item Length | 9.8 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Model Name | StrongArm |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
| Special Feature | Versatile |
| Special Features | Versatile |
| Style | Plain Edge- Coyote Brown |
| Theme | Survival, Tactical, Military |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Brand:** Gerber
- **Color:** Plain Edge Brown
- **Handle Material:** Rubber
- **Included Components:** Sheath
- **Model Name:** StrongArm
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping
- **Special Feature:** Versatile
- **Style:** Plain Edge- Coyote Brown

## Images

![Gear StrongArm Knife - Fixed Blade - Tactical Knife for Survival Gear - Full Tang, 420HC Steel Blade - Camping Survival Knife - Made in USA - Plain edge, Coyote Brown - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81M9dTGnmDL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does anyone know the thickness of the knife?  Thanks.**
A: Hi - Wendy here from Tall Ridge, an authorized seller of GerberGear - Thank you for your inquiry! The blade's thickness is .2inches. I hope that is helpful!

**Q: The knife itself is usa-made, but where is the sheath made?  thanks.**
A: Hi - Wendy here from Tall Ridge, an authorized seller of GerberGear - Thank you for our inquiry! Both the knife and the sheath are made in the USA. I hope that is helpful!

**Q: Was your knife shipped in a box, or in a clamshell?**
A: Hi - Wendy from Tall Ridge here - Tall Ridge is an authorized seller of Gerber Strongarm Tactical Knives and we ship them in a box. I hope that is helpful!

**Q: What blade angle does it come with? Fine edge implies 20 degrees but I might be wrong.**
A: Typically "Fine Edge" actually refers to a knife with no serrations. Combo Edge would imply a portion of the cutting edge that has serrations, more often found near the handle, but that is not always the case. These knives are sharpened by hand, one at a time on a belt so the edge may vary from one piece to another. The angle is typically 40-50 degrees inclusive, meaning 20-25 degrees per side. That gives you a good balance of cutting performance while avoiding the edge from chipping or rolling, blade hardness notwithstanding. The lower the angle the lower the physical toughness of the cutting edge, may or may not be applicable to your needs.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, this is a great knife that came extremely sharp with a high quality sheath!
*by J***O on March 2, 2016*

I love to go to the range and outdoors to shoot my guns. I always carry a knife with me and I wanted a new one with a better sheath. This knife has great reviews and the Gerber name and it was the right size that I wanted. I ordered one and I liked it so much that I went back and ordered two more as gifts for my range buddies. This knife is superb. It is only one of two knives that I purchased that out of the box I could shave the hair off of my arm. The blade was honed like a razor. The blade is ceramic coated but it is actually a stainless steel full tang blade. Full tang blades are the only way to go for a strong and high performance knife. It is also a drop point blade. The pommel of the knife has a hard point with a hole through it. The hard point is enough to shatter a car window or windshield in a rescue situation or to be used, if needed, as a striking point in self defense. I will put a small wrist lanyard on the heel of the knife using military Paracord. The knife has a good grip with a diamond texture. The handle is shaped to be comfortable and provide a gripping surface that is non slip. Both ends of the grip are flared to protect your hand. The grip is solidly built and rubber coated. The knife comes with an excellent sheath that allows you to mount the knife in multiple ways. MOLLE mounting, sideways belt mounting and vertical belt mounting are all included. I have shown the accessories in photographs with the review and I hope they are helpful for you. The sheath itself is extremely nice. This makes this knife a great value. The sheath also comes with strong nylon straps for the belt mounting and MOLLE mounting. There is modular horizontal belt mounting hardware supplied and you can also use it for easy MOLLE mounting using the plastic slide locking hardware. The only thing I would have liked would have been to have the sheath come with straps to allow thigh mounting while hanging from your belt a little lower. The sheath allows the knife to snap into the locked mode but also be drawn out easily but it is securely held into place. There is also a nylon strap that you can snap around the knife to hold the knife even more securely. This knife is a nice product. It is solidly built with 420 hardened stainless steel and black coated with ceramic for rust protection and to reduce visibly of a drawn knife. It is one of the two sharpest knives I own out of about 30 collected over the years. After showing it to friends I wound up buying them one as a gift. I recommend this knife as a good product that is a good value and it comes with the accessories that you need. I rated it at 5 stars. This is a great knife to carry when you are in the field.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ $50 knife for $100 lol
*by N***I on April 24, 2026*

I bought this knife in 2018 for $51. 5 stars at the time because of the price and quality. The price in 2026 is not worth it unless you have money to blow and don’t kinda RELATIVELY inferior product compared to other knives in the $100 price range. It’s a very good knife, easy to sharpen, comfortable to wear, ergonomic and durable. It is a very low maintenance knife due to the steel so no need to keep it oiled. It does lose the edge faster than carbon steel but again it is easy to sharpen. The sheath is the best commercial sheath I’ve seen for a mass produced knife with multiple ways to carry it. At the time for the price it would have been an excellent knife to keep in a truck or get home bag. At the price it sits today I would rather get a cold steel srk in 3v. For a cheaper price the SRK in Sk5 is a great budget alternative for less than $40 on sale. $100 for a $50 knife in 2026 is crazy work. Forgot to mention how much I love the grip it no slipping whe wet or muddy and loved in like an extension of my hand.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great All around knife.
*by N***L on August 4, 2026*

Good, Sturdy Knife for all purposes. The thicker metal of the blade make it robust for things like battoning firewood, while the steel is of a good enough quality to retain a decent edge. Handle is good, the full range ends witha a nice metal point at the base of the handle for glass breaking and has a drilled hole for cordage. One of the best Gerber Products out there.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-08-17*