
Engraved Gerber Knives weren’t developed by a knife expert. They were started by the owner of an advertising agency. This weird start developed into a huge pocket knife company known around the world.
In 1939, Joseph Gerber, the advertiser, used a set of kitchen knives as an unusual Christmas gift to his customers. At the time, it was considered inappropriate to give anything sharp to a customer. Joseph broke tradition, and started a revolution. Abercrombie & Fitch contacted him to sell his knives in their next catalog. So that’s how Gerber Knives slid into the knife arena.
The company then climbed the ladder of success. In 1947, it developed the AF Hunter and the Shorty hunting knife. The next rung of the ladder happened in 1967. They made the Mark II combat knife for soldiers in the Vietnam War.

Now in 2026, Engraved Gerber Knives are extremely popular as Christmas gifts with a company logo laser engraved on the blade. Also in this year, they introduced a portable cutting board with an attached knife. It is sure to be a popular gift for campers and boaters.
Best of luck in the lucrative future!















