Gerber Timeline

1939—Joseph Gerber starts Gerber Legendary Blades after his hand crafted kitchen cutlery becomes an overnight sensation.

1951—Pete Gerber, son of founder Joseph Gerber, takes over management of the company.

1966—Gerber introduces the MK II combat knife and it becomes the most sought after military knife during the Vietnam War.

1968—Gerber introduces "Armorhide" Handles.

1981—Gerber creates the LST with Micarta handles the first all-synthetic lightweight handle.

1984—Gerber is the first to use injection molded knife handles.

1991—The Folding Gator series by Gerber is the first knife ever constructed with integral injection molded nylon and Kraton rubber.

1991—Gerber introduces the Multi-Plier. Within two years it becomes one of Gerber's most popular products.

2002—The Silver Trident™ military knife designed by Chief James "Patches" Watson.

2003—The Recoil™ Auto-Plier, and the Gerber Emerson Alliance™.

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