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Gerber Tools – Not For Babies But Serious Outdoorsy Folk

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When I moved to the mountains, one of the first things I was gifted was a multitool. My father in-law taught me quickly that when it comes to adventuring in the great outdoors, a multitool is essential in ANY activity you’re doing. From mountain biking to backcountry skiing and even hiking, I always carry it with me. A great option to consider is something from Gerber Tools.

The Real Deal Holyfield

I’ll admit that when I first heard of Gerber Tools I thought they were somehow connected to the baby food company. Delving into their product line, it came as quite a shock that they’ve been around since 1939. In fact, they’re the second leading seller of multitools in the United States.

Innovation

Back in 1910, Joe Gerber who was an advertising firm owner had a local knife maker create a set of carving knives as Christmas gifts. They were so popular that Abercrombie & Fitch requested more of them to be sold in their catalog. Over the years, they’ve continued to innovate including back in the 1980’s where they created the first true ultra light weight knife called the LST.

Still Made In The USA

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Although Gerber was purchased by Finnish tool company Fiskars back in 1987, they’ve still kept their identity and soul including being the largest supplier of knives and multi-tools to the United States Armed Forces. To this day, they still manufacture quite a bit of their product line in their Portland, Oregon facility. Over 139 of their products are still made here using 686,000 pounds of steel annually.

The Big Boys In The Multi-Tool Game

In the multi-tool game, there are two names that are head and shoulders above their compatriots: Gerber Tools and Leatherman. From a product warranty perspective, Gerber gives you a lifetime warranty. On the other hand, Leatherman’s tools come with a 25-year warranty.

Gerber Center Drive

The Gerber Center Drive Plus with leather sheath and tool bits – Photo by: Local Freshies®

The flagship of the Gerber Multi-tool line is the Center Drive. In your hands, the tool provides confidence that it can take a beating and keep on ticking. To open and use the pliers, as well as some of the interior tools, there’s a one thumb button to press that easily slides the pliers out. The Center Drive comes with a nice sheath and a set of tumble-finished tools. These tool bits snap into the screwdriver, and when you don’t need them, they fit snugly inside its own sheath’s compartment.

Not Plan B, But A Real Tool

Compared to the Leatherman Wave, the spring-loaded pliers are a gift from heaven. You can crunch, crimp, and splice to your hearts content without fail. In addition, the screwdriver’s design pops up to allow the torque needed to use it as if it was a real standalone screwdriver. Lastly, as you’d expect, the long outboard blade is sharp and ready to cut anything you put in front of it.

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Getting the pliers to slide back into their metal cocoon takes a bit of finagling. It feels as though with some use over time this will get easier. Another disadvantage could be the weight and size of the tool, depending on what you’re doing. For those going backcountry touring or hiking 20, 30, or 40 miles, this extras beefiness may not be worth it.

In summary, it feels less like an alternative and more like a real tool. For mountain biking where weight is less crucial and there’s a higher likelihood of mechanical failure, this is a great option.

Gerber Suspension NXT

The old saying goes “use the right tool for the job” and Gerber tools are designed in that way. For a lighter version that’s a bit more pocket friendly, they have the Suspension NXT. The focus is on making it smaller and lighter but without sacrificing performance.

Small, But Takes On Any Task

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Compared to the Center Drive, this version flips open via a butterfly design to give you access to the pliers. Don’t worry. You still get the spring-loaded pliers to give you confidence when working on issues out on the trail. Despite being smaller than the flagship, the Suspension gives you access to over 15 different tools.

Due to its smaller size, lighter weight, and its vast assortment of tools, this is a great option for those that are ok with sacrificing a bit of functionality such as backcountry skiers or hikers. If that wasn’t enough, compared to Leatherman’s pocket Wingman, you can pick up a Gerber Suspension NXT for quite a bit less.

Gerber Armbar Slim Drive

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Sometimes you don’t need everything but the kitchen sink on hand. In those times, the Gerber Armbar Slim Drive is a good option. It comes with the basics, and that’s it. A two-sided 1/4” bit that flips between a phillips-head and flat-head. A sharp knife to cut through anything. And of course, a bottle opener because you deserve a beer after all that hard work you just finished.

Due to its ultra-thin profile, this is a great option as your daily carry in your pocket or even as your keychain.

If you haven’t noticed a theme, Gerber Tool’s product line is extensive. From the beefiest powerhouses to the minimalist offerings, they take the idea of a multi-tool concept seriously. They didn’t create one tool to rule them all but designed and crafted tools for YOUR needs. If you’re in the market for a new multi-tool, we highly recommend checking them out.

Knives Gerber Bear Grylls: device and purpose

A wide range of different blades is presented to the attention of consumers in the modern knife market. There is a particularly high demand for products called "survival knives". Of these, Gerber Bear Grylls knives proved to be highly effective. A whole series of these blades has been created. Information about the device and purpose of the most popular Gerber Bear knives by the consumer is described in the article.

Introducing

Gerber Bear knives are blades designed exclusively for extreme conditions. The line is represented by both ordinary “folders” and “fixed” ones with mini naz and parangs. What should be a cutting product that can help out in an extreme situation, the author of these knives, Bear Grylls, knows. During the years of service in the UK Special Forces SAS, this man received excellent training and survival skills. He applied the acquired knowledge in the design of knives. Most Grylls cutting products are small in size. However, they are multifunctional and very effective.

About folding knives

Bear Grylls' folding knives are in particularly high demand. The blades of Gerber Scout knives can be either straight or serrated. According to the owners, the serrated section of the blade is used in cases where it is necessary to cut a rope or rope. This knife is small in size. In the folded position, the length of the product does not exceed 10 cm. It is equipped with a blade 8.3 cm long. The cutting product is equipped with a special lock, the task of which is to prevent spontaneous folding. Judging by the reviews of the owners, the handle of the Gerber Scout knife is very comfortable and ergonomic. Its upper part is equipped with a special hole through which a safety cord is threaded. In addition, the handle is characterized by the presence of a clip, with which the “folder” can be attached to a belt or a hiking backpack. The mass of this cutting product is 72 g.

About the Fixed Blade

Another very popular model is the Gerber Fixed Blade. According to consumer reviews, this cutting product is multifunctional and very convenient to use. With this knife you can cope with any task. According to experts, this blade is not a melee weapon. The product has a lock. The handle is made of a special rubberized material. The knife comes with a plastic sheath. In addition to the hole for the safety strap, the handle has a special recess for the index finger. Due to this design feature, the knife does not slip out of the hands during operation. In the manufacture of a blade with a length of 86 mm, high-quality steel of the 7Cr17MoV brand is used. The blade has a matte finish. The total length of the knife is 20 cm. Weight - 107 g.

About the Ultimate

The Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate is considered by owners to be the most versatile survival knife option. The cutting product is completed with tools that, according to the developer, can help out in any extreme situation. This model in 2011 was the best-selling in the world. Initially, the product had only a blade with a serrated area. Soon the release of blades without a serrator was launched. The following is included with the knife:

Steel. It is a special ferrite rod designed for making fires in natural conditions.
Nylon sheath.
A special handbook containing information about the rules of conduct in an extreme situation in nature.
Diamond whetstone.
Emergency whistle.

About the device

This model of "survival knife", according to experts, is universal. For the butt, a ferrocerium notch is provided, on which sparks are cut with the help of a flint. On the back side of the scabbard is equipped with a grindstone. The inside of the handle is equipped with a special steel weight that can be wielded like a hammer.

Sheath contains three loops. The vertical one is designed to fasten the product to the belt, and the two horizontal ones - to the hiking backpack. The length of the model is 254 mm, the blades are 121 mm. The blade weighs no more than 317 g.

Each Bear Grylls knife model is made using high quality materials. Production is carried out by true masters of their craft.

Baby vegetable puree: edible or inedible?

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GOST no Decree

The vegetable puree was tasted by experts who have devoted many years to the development of baby food. Their opinion can be trusted. But we want to warn you: it is impossible to guarantee that the child will like the same puree as the experts (rather, you should rely on your own taste). Much more important is compliance with safety requirements. And most of the samples we tested meet the standards. Most, but not all.

Let's deal with quality

Andrey Mosov, head of the expert department of NP Roskontrol, doctor:

“Characteristics such as sweetness, bitterness, or “unexpressed taste” are subjective. Parents most often pay attention to the water content of the product. The presence of water in the composition of vegetable puree is not bad for the first feeding. You just need to understand that water is a cheaper raw material than a pumpkin.”

Irina Konokhova, leading expert of NP Roskontrol, doctor:

”, Heinz and Semper - 0.3%. Perhaps this is due to the higher natural content of sodium chloride in the feedstock, although it cannot be ruled out that salt was added. However, this intake of salt with complementary foods is acceptable, given the physiological need for sodium in children. The permissible mass fraction of chlorides in children's vegetable puree is 0.6%, and this figure is not exceeded in the tested samples.

How about sterility?

Let's start with the main thing: all samples meet the requirements of industrial sterility. Pesticides were not found in any of the samples, and all samples meet the standards in terms of nitrate content.

In addition, the puree was checked for the content of 5-hydroxymethyl furfural . It was not found in any of the samples.

All preservatives and sweeteners are prohibited in baby food. We checked the puree for the presence of sorbate, benzoate, sulfur dioxide (these are preservatives) and determined the mass concentration of sweeteners. Parents can be calm: no preservatives or sweeteners were found in the samples.

One in the jar, another on the label

Andrey Mosov, head of the expert department of NP Roskontrol, doctor:

in pumpkin puree should be 3.6% (in boiled pumpkin - 4.6%).

Summing up and drawing conclusions

Roskontrol experts noted that the manufacturer of puree Semper misleads the consumer about the presence of sugar in the composition. A mark "Bebivita" does not correspond to the actual product name - it is indicated in small print on the back of the label ("Complementary food product - mashed pumpkin and potatoes").