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Gerber Receives 2x the Highlights in American Survival Guide

First it's the Gerber Dime Multi-tool that gets some love in American Survival Guide's "Get-Home Bag." This is the bag that you keep stashed in your car ready for any unforeseen emergency that may arise. Whether it's a car accident or an earthquake that turns your world upside down, this packed bag will keep you primed and ready for the long haul home to your family. Next, Gerber's Impromptu Tactical Pen gets its time in the spotlight in ASG's "Gear Guide - Defense Sticks". This incognito defender writes like a pen and a whole lot more! The Impromptu is designed to shatter windshields as well as defend against an unexpected attack. Did I mention it's made in the USA and has a lifetime warranty? The Impromptu is the true secret weapon!

   

Vital Lands Outdoor Canada's Best of SHOT

The Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas boasts 64,000 industry insiders and 1,600 exhibits across 630,00 square feet each February. That's a lot of new product! Outdoor Canada dove in to find the best of the best in hunting products at SHOT and what they came up with was their "Top 35 - Best New Hunting Gear 2015." Named to this exclusive roundup, first on the list of "Top Accessories", is none other than the Gerber Vital Pocket Folder. As surgical-style hunting knives with replaceable blades continue to grow in popularity, Gerber takes it one step further adding the ease of a folder. The perfect hunting knife, the Vital offers convenience, solid comfortable grip, high-vis orange handle and you never have to worry about a dull blade. There's no wonder this guy made the list of SHOT's best!

   

Gerber Takes a Bite Out of the Big Apple

Face time. Sometimes there is simply no substitute for it.

So, with that in mind Gerber took to the mean streets of Manhattan, long renowned as the media capital of the world, earlier this month for a series of meetings with press to showcase our latest and greatest gear and talk about the direction of our storied brand.

With such variety in New York, we were able to meet with key players in mainstream media outlets like Maxim Magazine and the venerable gear factory that is GearPatrol.com, as well as tried and true outdoor contacts at the Bonnier Corporation, home to Field & Stream, Outdoor Life and SHOT Business magazines.

Early returns are in and looking good with quick shout outs via Maxim online for the new Dime Travel and this Instagram post by Outdoor Life featuring our new Span multi-tools.

Of course the deeper thread that runs through our visit to the big city is the relationships built and nurtured with media by taking the time to drop in, catch up and help support them as they've supported us. A great trip and while we came in from points west, we left in a decidedly Empire state of mind. Onward!

 

 

Gerber's New and Versatile Products Are a Success for Knives Illustrated

Digging in to find the best knives launching at SHOT this year, Knives Illustrated came back with the show's highlights. From traditional pocket knives to modern tactical designs, KI pulled together a first look at the hottest new products from favorite brands. When it came to Gerber, the multitude of new products made it tough to choose which tools to highlight. In the end, the Strongarm, Freescape Camp Kitchen Kit and the Gator Golok Machete proved themselves trusty versatile tools sure to please their users. They are "Legendary" blades after all!

 

Freescape Camp Kitchen Kit Provides Luxury Camping in Men's Journal Gear Lab

Camping doesn't always have to mean roughing it. Men's Journal outlines the gear essentials that turn an overnight under the stars into "Camping Without Compromise." The gear featured in this month's Gear Lab primes the adventurer for the perfect car camping experience. MJ's takeaway: Enjoy the comforts of home out in the wild is a breeze with Gerber's Freescape Camp Kitchen Kit. Chopping, dicing, and preparing meals from scratch are easy tasks with the Freescape in tow. The convenient carrying case, sharpener and built in cutting board make this "the all in-one knife set." Thanks to Gerber, glamping takes on a whole new meaning! 

 

 

Skyridge Knife Featured in Outside Buyer's Guide

We've all been there, standing at the trailhead, lifting your pack and realizing you've brought way too much stuff. Hiking around the backwoods with a heavy pack, you quickly learn what gear is essential and what gear just isn't worth the weight. It can be tricky to nail down which tools are crucial to improving backcountry adventures. The crew at Outside names the best of the best in their Buyer's Guide "Hike Tech" to ensure you have what you need, but not an ounce more. Gerber's Skyridge knife is one of these select vital backcountry tools. The spring-loaded blade allows you to operate with one hand and the G-10 handle won't absorb water or slip around in your grip. Another year, another Buyer's Guide win for Gerber!