Contest: What's Your 'Knife Type'

Whichever free one you’re going to give me?

Assist opening knife is my favorite. It’s just reall useful when you have your hands full.

Multi-tool. Practical and compact (most of the time). The Steady multi-tool on FB look awesome!

anything from you would be great :)

I like the Assist-Opening knife. It’s lighter than a multitool and small enough to pack in mini-survival kits.

The ultimate looks like it could handle anything!

I prefer the assist open type of knives, these knives ane usually well built

My favorite knife would have to be the Swiss Army knife. While it may not be the knife for all jobs. For around the house and as an EDC. It works great. What kid didn’t watch MacGuyver as a kid? I still carry my grandfathers vintage swiss army knife around with me everywhere.

My Favorite Knife has to be the multi tool. I carry one everyday on my duty belt for all those litte instances you come across where u say “boy I wish I had …” well at least I have a good start on it with my Gerber multi tool.

I’ve always been partial to assist opening knives for day to day use. Survival knives are a must for camping and hunting.

The multi tool is my favorite knife type. I am always needing tools, as I am an electronics technician in the US Navy.

I still like my Swiss Army knife

I like the survIval knife cos it looks cool, works well and easy to see if you try losing it! It’s just a good all round knife.

The Survival knife… cause you never know when you might be stranded while camping… seems like the perfect knife… oh and good for the zombie apocalypse

My favorite plain and simple would have to be a machete.

Multi tool looks really useful!

Being a US Marine and avid hunter, I prefer the “survival knife” cuz you never know when your gonna run into a Bear.

Multi tool for its multi uses

i like tanto style tatical / suvivor millitary style knives if gerber could combine its unique style of suviour knives and multi tools in to a military style tanto blade or really large multi tool with a tanto blade with a serrated edge and straight edge it would be awsome

I prefer the assist opening blade for edc, though I do love a good survival knife. I also keep a multi-use tool in my go back and carried a Swiss Army through the US Army Special Forces Qualification Course.

I love my spring assist. Open in an instant and ready to use…

#8 — Survival
Blade is always ready for you, it’s durable and dependable, quick spear affix if needed, rubber grip for non-slip and it’s endorsed by Chief Scout Bear Grylls.

Spring assist!

I would go with the Bear Grylls survival knife for all its different functions. The window breaker handle, emergency whistle, half serrated fixed blade, and thats just the knife alone. The sheath has so much to offer by itself.

My favorite is assisted opening because it takes away the element of fiddling with your knife to open it, in a situation were speed and precision is required. From cutting a rope that would pull someone down, to having a knife at an aggressor’s throat in a self defense situation, assisted opening knives are the pinnacle of usability!

I carry an assist opening everyday, that is my personal favorite, followed closely by the Kabar (I guess that falls under the Bowie category) and I won’t go to the field without a multitool.

i would hafta say my fav would b machete! love the way it feels in my hand lightweight yet powerful wether using it to cut tree limbs or split a zombies skull

Love them all…and you have to have one of each!

I personally like the Dagger the best, as I could imagine the Armed forces use in modern day in close combat confrontations. The reason I love it is due to it’s amazing looks and great size.

i have to pick just one?! well, in that case, it’s the multitool. so many uses that i never leave home without it.

I thoroughly enjoy my Bear Grylls survival knife which my eldest son and I got 1each for Christmas this past year. Living in rural MN and travelling 45 miles one way for groceries one never knows what situation may arise. I carry it with me wherever I go. Thank you Gerber and thank you Bear Grylls, you’ve made the bonds of fatherhood even stronger between my boys and I.

multitool is the way to go. Blade, pliers, screw driver just what you need in the event something comes up.

Could really use the survival knife or a Machete to add to my survival bug-out bag

throwing knives bc i find them to be accurate and a good weapon if need be and gerber gear knives are well made purchased a few recently

I use the mini remix. It helps that it is light weight. With me being a garbage man hopping in and out and climbing on top of the truck it doesn’t weight me (or my pants) down. The fine point blade will cut through anything that gets stuck or caught on the truck.

MULTITOOL, EVERYTHING YOU NEED

Any knife full tang is nice, less breakable pieces.

multitool, good for any job at any time or place

always preferred a folding knife

Survival knives are the best ones hands down. They are not just limited to the wilderness but can be used in everyday situations. When I am doing my field work tools can be very limited so being able to have a knife that can handle so much is a necessity.

The multi tool rocks. It has a tool for almost everything you could need, and it all folds up to fit in your pocket. Not to mention a good one can do the same job as most of the other knives here.(with a little creativity)

I like the Assist-Opening knife, carry it all the time and use it probably 10 times a day

For everyday use, the multi-tool is my favorite. As a firefighter, I use a multi-tool for some situation or another on a daily basis. I have three tools: one in my bunkers, one in my locker, and one on my duty belt at all times. (Not to mention the ones in my vehicles and at home)

i truly think that the survival fixed blade is the best. why its back to basics simple with simplicity being what makes its a universal tool that can do many things. having a partial serration is just a nice perk! Gerber gear forever awesome knife

the multi tool. so many other uses than just a knife.

Survival knife because of its versatility and ruggedness. Something that can really be a life saver.

I like the the dagger ! It was my first Gerber. Brought it in Alaska and had through my time in the Marines . Until one of my younger brothers lost it . Wish I could find another.
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I like the BG survival knife. You can use it to cut wood, start a fire, defend yourself against that random wandering Zombie, and to pierce some marshmallows for roasting on a stick. After you’ve cleaned the zombie juice off, of course.

It’s so hard to say just one is my favorite style. Commonly I just a pocket blade. I would definately love the spring assisted part.

Fix blade survival knife it shows that you can do anything with it that’s why its the best

Any knife is a very useful tool if you know what you are doing. That said , light ,fast , and sharp is the only way.

I like the spring assisted knife for work, because allot of the time I only have one free hand.

Any knife that is a locking blade.

a good fixed blade survival knife

I love my Gerber bear grills survival knife cuz it has a belt carry option not only for survival but it works awesome as a self defense knife cuz it well hidden on my belt behind me and I always carry it with me religiously. Just in case if I need to use it it will always be handy with no fiddling around trying to pull it out ur pocket. Luv that knife.!!!!!!

Clip folder. It’s the de facto EDC knife. It can be clipped anywhere (pants, molle bag, car visor, or even a piece of string).

My oldest son just turned 10 2 weeks ago so I got him the Bear Grylls Scout knife. He absolutely loves it and carries it with him everywhere. Since getting him the knife, he’s hooked on Man vs Wild so we watch it as a family on NetFlix almost every night.

After watching several of the episodes he decided that he needed to learn how to start a fire so I went and bought a fire pit and looked for a good fire-starting kit. I ended up at Academy where there was a nice Bear Grylls one so I just had to get it. We picked up some old limbs and dead grass and built us a nice big fire. My wife even went to the store to get stuff for s’mores!

Sorry to digress a bit, but I had no idea that a small birthday present would lead to so much fun and bonding opportunities. Thanks, Gerber, for giving my son something he’ll hopefully remember for the rest of his life.

Multi tool or clip folder like the gerber instant.

From head to toe, each blade does it job. From sparking fire till building shelter. Easy to carry and does things a bare hand can’t do. Own protection from rapist or robber. This blade will surely make them remember not to mess with gerber knife. Certainly a men new best friend after a dog. Cut trees, and cut hair. Such a wondrous thing to have. Multi tool also make you a good husband by fixing the kitchen for the wives. A good father to jungle trek with son or to chase away hipster that wanted to take my daughter away. And some fast food restaurant don’t offer fork and knife. I’m done.

Multi tool or assist- opening like the gerber instant.

From head to toe, each blade does it job. From sparking fire till building shelter. Easy to carry and does things a bare hand can’t do. Own protection from rapist or robber cause it’s quick to release. This blade will surely make them remember not to mess with gerber knife. Certainly a men new best friend after a dog. Cut trees, and cut hair. Such a wondrous thing to have. Multi tool also make you a good husband by fixing the kitchen for the wives. A good father to jungle trek with son or to chase away hipster that wanted to take my daughter away. And some fast food restaurant don’t offer fork and knife. I’m done.

i like survival knives because they incorporate multiple life saving features into one.

I like the BG survival knife but would gladly accept any one of them

The assist opening is my favorite. Working as a stagehand we use knives everyday. They can save your life! Everyone should carry a knife. Well, Almost everyone…

Ah so hard to choose! But if I have to, I choose the multi-tool! Growing up as te only girl with 5 brothers, someone always had a multitool on hand and a good thing too because it was frequently needed!

easy, the Gerber BG Ultimate Knife. Its just so Bad ass, and the world needs a female ultimate survivalist

Multi tool looks really useful!

i like the throwing knife because its a freaking throwing knife

I have to go with the clip folder. I won’t ever leave my house without it and if for some reason i forget I will drive back home to get it. Even if I end up being late for work. I use it for everything and anything from opening boxes to cutting up apples. It has saved my life just being in my pocket ready to be opened with one hand. When my daughter is old enough she’ll be getting one without hesitation. I couldn’t live without my knife. Thanks gerber for making such amazing knives. Favorite brand out there.

Deffinatly the Swiss Army knife. With all the little tools on it, plus the blade, its perfect to always keep in your pocket just in case. I got one as a present 4 years ago and I have had it in my pocket every day since.

MULTI TOOL
I’ve had one since I started doing Technical Theatre in HS, and I use it practically every day!

I like the fixed blade survival knife. Tons of uses and tuff as nails.

Survival Knife, I like it because it can help svae your life in a situation where you need it .

Assisted-opening because I can carry it everywhere and it opens quickly one handed in case of emergencies.

#8 Survival Blade is always ready for you, it’s durable and dependable, rubber grip for non-slip and I do alot of camping…

I really have to go with the multi-tool. There is something for every scenario on those things. And it also eliminates a lot of clutter from any “go” bag that you might have.

I like the BG survival knife because it is a all around knife it is sharp and durable,and its light and easy to carry and the biggest benefit that it is a Gerber and Gerber never makes a bad knife.

The assist to open. Easy to use.

The assist-opening is my favorite. Because of it’s convenience and usefulness.

every swordsman needs a good dagger.

I love you Gerber

A Japanese tanto. Either a samurai or ninja style.

Multitool or Utility Knife

#1 Assisted-opening, because it’s small and can go anywhere. It’s quick to open when it’s needed. And when out hiking, camping, or backcountry skiing it can be used in all sorts of situations.

Old School Bowie. It has worked for 200 years… Why chance now. Clean, simple, and scary!

Clip fold- compact and convenient to carry on a belt loop or on my belt.

#9 swiss army it can do anything. when i get my self in a bad situation. it always around when i need it. swiss army always been around me my grandfather had one ever since i can remember

My favorite knife is any multi-tool. Always handy in any situation.

survival, cause I like to live

spring Assisted opening is my favorite because it is easy to open put away and get out in a hurry if needed to.

the BG is by far my favorite. Been carrying it since it was released. It’s my favorite, go anywhere all solutions knife. #GeberTilTheEnd

Do love the A.O. knives. They are too handy.

Assist opening by far is my favorite kind of knife. Great giveaway thanks

Machete. Because anything else…is just a toy!

My favorite is the multitool, its useful in many different situations, and is a tool kit unto itself while still staying small enough to carry with me everyday.

In my time with the army Gerber has always been my battle buddy, constantly by my side keeping me always prepared for what ever came my way. They are reliable under all sercumstances and you will never go wrong with any style you buy

#5 Machete…because growing up I lived on a ranch and we couldn’t afford a weed eater so I would help my grandfather cut the tall Johnson grass with a machete growing along the fence surrounding the property. Blistered hands and all. Hard core baby!

I prefer the Machete, It’s perfect for clearing vegetation and the occasional zombie :D

I’m a survival knife kind of guy. Love outdoors. And for a knife i prefer a more heavier knife than a foldable one, it feels better.

I’m the survival type. Sometimes you need a machete sometimes a multi-tool but it’s always good to have around an all-around knife. Especially if you’re the type of person who likes to sleep in the wild it becomes handy for bushcrafting.

Im an assist open knife person! They are compact and safe and ready and sharp for use in the field or while camping, backpacking, hiking, fishing, hunting….all my favorite activities…that knife is there when I need it! Thanks!

#6 — Multitool
As a former Marine & a field service engineer – I’ve used many types of bladed tools over the years. The one thing I’ve learned is that to be prepared and while I sometimes carry a backup (clip folder/assist-opener) my daily blade is a multitool.

Bear grylls ultimate survival knife is my favorite plain and simply because bear grylls has put all his knowledge and experience to create this really useful tool and if you were in a survival situation that’s the knife you would want!!

Being a woodworker and in IT I need a wide range of tools. I used to own a Gerber multi-tool knife that came in handy on more than one occasion. Unfortunately, the TSA admired it as well when I forgot to put it in my checked baggage and tried to carry it through in my laptop bag. I didn’t have time to mail it back to myself so it went in one of their pockets I’m sure. I hope they enjoy it as much as I did. I need to replace it.

I love my bear grylls life but lost my last one. The knife can do anything. I’ve used it for cooking cutting down tree limbs and to bug my friends with the super loud whistle.

The multi-tool. I am always needing some kind of tool in addition to a knife and it is nice to be able to have access whenever from one easy implement.

Gosh. I know that I have a use for all categories. My favorite would have to be the survival type knives. I’m an avid hunter and tend to carry multiple blade types but I end up using my fixed blades for everything from cooking to building blinds.

My Gerber multi tool

This is a really tough question especially for a blade fanatic like myself. I have every type of knife listed and multiple variants thereof. They all have a purpose and I routinely carry 1 or more at a time to fulfill different roles. In the environment where I live now I’m going to got with clip folder (although I really believe most of my assisted fall into the category as well). Clip folder because it it’s handy to deploy (no digging in pockets) can be used for regular chores, survival (if well made) and self defense. Probably if I lived in more of a rural area I would change to a survival knife or a Bowie. I’m really only saying clip folder for the sake of the contest…I like every style and use them all depending upon the day or tast at hand. Thanks for an excellent opportunity.

My favorite knife is an assist-opening blade. the reason I like this style is for its ease and speed of opening and the ability to stay closed and in a pocket for easy access.

I’ve had a clip folder in my pocket almost every day since I was a kid (not the same one, of course). I’ve carried all kinds from partially serrated to straight, and even a tanto blade once, and I’ve loved them all. Not only are they useful for everything from everyday cutting to opening beer bottles, but the clip makes them nearly weightless in your pocket. The only drawback I’ve had is occasionally bumping into something and leaving a huge gouge from the clip.

I like the Survival type knives and Gerber makes the best kind with every thought into what you’ll need in a survival situation.

I prefer a pocketknife…can carry it anywhere!

Victorinox Swiss Army Trekker, take it everywhere.

Multitool because you just never know…

I like the Gerber Ultimate… the fixed blade is multi functional and durable and the knife has a bunch of useful extras!

The multi knife is the best tool I carry I use it everyday at work and home

I prefer assisted. Being a fire investigator for over 10 years, I have seen a lot of things started one way, and ended up completely different post fire. With a blade/serrated end assisted, much easier to open and cut or saw through potential evidence with one hand. Great Gerber craftsmanship as usual!

Love my Descent Fine Edge clip folder. I take it with me where ever I go be it rock climbing or mountaineering. Its always by my side.

I like the fixed blade Bear Gryils knife.

I think the assist opening would come in handy. Looks really durable

Definitely the Multi-Tool. So diverse & useful in many different situations or predicaments! :)

I prefer the assist opening being from a LE background and having the immediate need for easy opening when needed.

I would prefer the Dagger. My friend Steve Chadduck showed me this knife a while ago and told me a great story about the knife. He told me that a friend of his gave it to him after completing 3 tours in Iraq. Steve said that he used the knife during his 2 tours in Iraq, and that it actually saved his life during combat. The knife has been through 5 tours in Iraq, seen live combat, and to this day he carries it on him and the knife is still in great shape.

Assisted open is my favorite

I tend to carry a multi-tool most days. Not only does it bring more utility by it’s very nature, it also seems to be less “threatening” to security guards. Case in point: Earlier this summer I forgot I was carrying my Skeletool and was still able to pass through the gates at Six Flags. The guards didn’t view it as a weapon. YMMV!!

I need one that’s easy opened in tight places,like a tree stand.

By far the survival knife its the strongest and toughest you wouldnt catch me in the woods without one!

I love the Bear Grylls survival knife. One of the sharpest knives I’ve owned. I also love how the sheath can be fastened with your belt line.

I like the multi-tool because it gives you all the stuff you need for hunting, fishing, and maybe for even some survival purposes. Also I like this knife because it has more tools than my current multi-tooled knife.

I like the Gerber razor knife especially at work

with out a doubt Dagger

Bear Grylls folding survival knife is the bees knees. Strong enough to cut small trees. Always sharp enough to skin what you need. Bear Grylls Gerbers= greatest knifes you could own

A good full tang fixed blade survival knife

I like the multi tool especially when camping just because there is so much you can get done with it.

The Bowie knife ftw “You call that a knife… this is a knife.”

I like the Throwing Knife mainly because during the zombie apocalypse I can maintain a little distance between me and “Them”. Then I pull out the Machete and finish the job!!

I like the survival knife the best. I see Bear with this knife most often. I like the fire starting feature that comes with it. Plus to me it is the “toughest” looking knife.

all of them

The bigger the better for zombie hunts :)

Multi-tool, I love my gerber multi tool.I use it everyday when i am on the job as a locksmith for the community college i work for. the pliers help me get broken keys out of desk and fille cabinets

My favorite type of knife is the survival type as it is a multi tool than can be used for anything from saving your life to driving screws or opening your mail. I carry my BG signature folding knife with me all day and use it for everything.

machete

Puukko I’m a Finn after all.