Gerber Gear
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is Gerber Gear Made in USA?Est. 1939
Gerber Gear has been manufacturing products in Portland, OR since 1939. We carry 4 verified American-made Gerber Gear products.
Heritage & History
Gerber Legendary Blades was founded in 1939 in Portland, Oregon by Joseph Gerber, who created a set of kitchen knives as a gift and received so many requests for copies that he started manufacturing. The company grew through the postwar era as one of America's premier knife and cutlery manufacturers before pivoting to multi-tools and tactical products that defined the modern EDC (everyday carry) market.
Gerber's Center-Drive multi-tool, with its center-axis screwdriver that delivers full-torque driving, and its various fixed blade designs for military and survival use have maintained the brand's position as a go-to for working tools rather than collector pieces. The US Army's adoption of Gerber multi-tools for field use validates the designs against conditions that consumer testing can't replicate.
Made in Portland, Oregon
Gerber Gear manufactures multi-tools and knives at the Portland, Oregon facility. Multi-tool production involves the precision machining of tool pivots, springs, and blade geometries in stainless steel that allows the tools to function reliably after years of use. The Center-Drive's driver mechanism requires the precise alignment of a screwdriver bit holder that extends through the center of the plier jaw — engineering that requires the manufacturing precision Portland's skilled metalworking workforce provides.
Portland is in Oregon's Willamette Valley, part of the Pacific Northwest manufacturing region that has produced quality cutting tools for generations. Gerber's Oregon production connects it to a regional tradition of precision blade manufacturing that includes Benchmade, Leatherman, and Kershaw. For anyone who carries a multi-tool daily or relies on a blade in demanding conditions, Gerber's Portland manufacturing delivers 85 years of Oregon tool making in every product.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gerber Gear made in the USA?
Yes. Gerber Gear manufactures 4 verified products in Portland, OR. Gerber Gear has manufactured multi-tools, knives, and tactical gear in Portland, Oregon since 1939, producing the multi-tools adopted by the US military and the survival and tactical tools carried by outdoor enthusiasts, first responders, and military personnel worldwide.
Where is Gerber Gear manufactured?
Gerber Gear is headquartered in Portland, OR. Manufacturing takes place in Portland, OR.
What Gerber Gear products can I buy?
We carry 4 verified Gerber Gear products across Sports & Outdoors. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Gerber Gear founded?
Gerber Gear was founded in 1939. Gerber Gear has manufactured multi-tools, knives, and tactical gear in Portland, Oregon since 1939, producing the multi-tools adopted by the US military and the survival and tactical tools carried by outdoor enthusiasts, first responders, and military personnel worldwide.
Does Gerber Gear ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Gerber Gear products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.