Gerber Legendary Blades
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- 503 684 2495
OVERVIEW
In 1939 Joseph Gerber hired a local knife maker to build 25 sets of kitchen cutlery to be given as Christmas gifts The knives were so popular that Joseph Gerber left his advertising agency to start Gerber Legendary Blades The unique style and high quality manufacturing of Gerber cutlery soon developed wide spread acclaim In fact Gerber Legendary Blades are the only cutlery on display in New York s Museum of Modern Art From very early on Gerber collaborated with top knife designers setting a standard of quality for everyone else to follow Renowned designers such as Al Mar Bob Loveless Paul Poehlmann Blackie Collins William Harsey Jr and Ernest Emerson have all designed knives for Gerber In 2002 this tradition continued as Gerber released the Silver Trident designed by Chief James Patches Watson and Bill Harsey Jr Today Gerber continues to design and manufacture unique high quality outdoor recreation products
Local context
Gerber Legendary Blades is a globally recognized maker of high-quality cutting tools and outdoor recreation products rooted in a legacy that began in 1939. What started when Joseph Gerber hired a local knife maker to create 25 sets of kitchen cutlery for Christmas gifts quickly gained exceptional popularity, leading Joseph Gerber to leave his advertising agency to found Gerber Legendary Blades. The company’s distinctive style and manufacturing quality became widely acclaimed, and Gerber Legendary Blades is noted as the only cutlery displayed in New York’s Museum of Modern Art.
From the beginning, Gerber collaborated with top knife designers to help set an enduring standard for craftsmanship. Renowned designers including Al Mar, Bob Loveless, Paul Poehlmann, Blackie Collins, William Harsey Jr, and Ernest Emerson have all designed knives for Gerber. In 2002, the tradition continued with the release of the Silver Trident, designed by Chief James Patches Watson and Bill Harsey Jr.
Today, Gerber continues designing and manufacturing unique, high-quality outdoor recreation products, combining design heritage with expert craftsmanship. For businesses and professionals seeking an industry-connected name with a long-standing reputation in legendary blade design, Gerber Legendary Blades stands out through its history of respected designer collaborations and its ongoing focus on making distinctive outdoor tools.
Gerber Legendary Blades