GERBER'S BEST-SELLING FIXED BLADE — FULL TANG, MADE IN USA, THREE-WAY MOLLE SHEATH
Gerber StrongArm — Black Serrated Full tang 420HC steel, ceramic coated, with a rubberized diamond-texture grip that stays locked in your hand when it's wet, muddy, or bloody. The partially serrated edge gives you both fine cutting and aggressive material tearing in one blade. But the real differentiator is the sheath — Gerber's modular snap-together system lets you mount vertically on MOLLE, horizontally on a 1.75" tactical belt, or in a traditional drop-leg configuration. No other fixed blade at this price gives you that much carry flexibility. Made in Portland, Oregon U.S.A.
Key Features
- Full Tang Construction — The tang runs the complete length of the knife through the handle and into the striking pommel, giving you the structural integrity to baton wood, pry, and hammer without worrying about blade separation.
- Ceramic Blade Coating — Black ceramic finish reduces glare, resists corrosion, and protects the blade from wear during hard field use.
- Partially Serrated Edge — Plain edge forward for slicing and detail work, serrated section at the base for tearing through rope, webbing, seatbelts, and fibrous materials.
- Striking Pommel & Lanyard Hole — Extended tang with a hardened striking pommel for glass breaking, hammering, and impact tasks, plus a lanyard hole for retention.
- 3-Way Modular Sheath System — Snap-together Zytel sheath mounts Vertically on MOLLE, Horizontally on a belt, or Drop-Leg style — switch configurations in seconds without tools.
Specifications
- Brand: Gerber
- Model: StrongArm — 30-001060N
- Blade Steel: 420HC (High Carbon) Stainless Steel
- Blade Finish: Black Ceramic Coating
- Blade Length: 4.88" (12.4 cm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.19" (4.75 mm)
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Edge: Partially Serrated
- Sharpening Angle: 24°
- Overall Length: 9.8" (24.9 cm)
- Weight: 7.2 oz (204g)
- Handle Material: Glass-Filled Nylon with Diamond-Textured Rubber Overmold
- Tang: Full Tang
- Pommel: Extended Striking Pommel with Lanyard Hole
- Sheath Material: Black Molded Zytel
- Sheath Configurations: Vertical MOLLE / Horizontal Belt (1.75") / Drop-Leg
- Sheath Features: Snap-on MOLLE strap, nylon retention strap, nylon belt strap, horizontal belt loop
- Made In: Portland, Oregon, USA
- Warranty: Gerber Limited Lifetime Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes this different from the Gerber LMF II Infantry? A: The StrongArm is essentially Gerber's refined successor to the LMF II. The biggest upgrade is full tang construction — the LMF II was not full tang, which was its most criticized weakness. The StrongArm is also lighter, slightly shorter, and has the modular 3-way sheath system that the LMF II doesn't offer.
Q: What does the sheath system actually include? A: The sheath ships with everything you need for three carry configurations: a snap-on MOLLE strap for vertical vest mounting, detachable belt loops for horizontal carry on a standard 1.75" tactical belt, and nylon webbing for traditional drop-leg hip carry. A nylon retention strap keeps the knife silent and secure in all configurations. You switch between setups by snapping components on and off — no tools required.
Q: Is 420HC good steel? A: 420HC is Gerber's workhorse steel — the "HC" means high carbon, which gives it better edge retention and hardness than standard 420 while keeping the corrosion resistance and toughness. It won't hold an edge as long as premium steels like S30V, but it resharpens easily in the field and is extremely tough under hard use like batoning and prying. For a survival/duty knife that will see abuse, toughness matters more than edge retention.
Q: Can I baton wood with this? A: Yes — the full tang construction and 0.19" blade thickness make the StrongArm a capable batoning knife. The squared spine gives you a solid striking surface and the ceramic coating protects the blade during impact. The extended pommel also works as a hammering surface.
Q: Will the ceramic coating wear off? A: With extended hard use, yes — the ceramic coating will show wear marks over time, especially on the edge and at contact points. This is normal and doesn't affect blade performance. The coating primarily serves to reduce glare and add corrosion resistance.