Gerber Legendary Blades

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

Gerber Legendary Blades is a Portland, Oregon–area resource for professional consulting shaped by deep craftsmanship history and decades of design leadership. Founded in 1939 when Joseph Gerber commissioned a local knife maker to create 25 sets of kitchen cutlery for Christmas gifts, the brand quickly gained acclaim for its distinctive style and high-quality manufacturing. As demand grew, Joseph Gerber left his advertising agency to build what became Gerber Legendary Blades, establishing a standard of excellence that would influence cutlery design for generations. From the beginning, Gerber collaborated with leading knife designers, helping set expectations for quality across the industry. Renowned designers who contributed to Gerber’s legacy include Al Mar, Bob Loveless, Paul Poehlmann, Blackie Collins, William Harsey Jr, and Ernest Emerson. This tradition continued in 2002 with the release of the Silver Trident, designed by Chief James Patches Watson and Bill Harsey Jr. The brand’s cultural recognition is highlighted by the fact that Gerber Legendary Blades are the only cutlery on display in New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Today, Gerber continues designing and manufacturing unique, high-quality outdoor recreation products—bringing that same heritage of design collaboration and manufacturing focus to customers seeking knowledgeable guidance and proven expertise in the Portland area.