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Is Gerber Made in the USA?.

Short answer

Gerber is an American company, founded in Portland, Oregon in 1939 by Joe Gerber, and it is still headquartered there. It is now a Fiskars Group brand. Country of manufacture varies by product line, so read the individual product specification rather than assuming the whole range is US-made.

The company

Founded 1939 in Portland, Oregon, originally producing cutlery gifts before moving into knives and tools. It marked its 85th anniversary in 2024 and is now part of Fiskars Group, with its headquarters still in Portland.

326 Gerber products are live in our catalog, the largest single-brand presence on the site.

Where individual knives are made

An American company and an American-made product are different claims. Gerber's range spans multiple manufacturing locations, and the specification on each product page states the country of manufacture where the manufacturer publishes it.

We publish what the manufacturer publishes. We do not infer or upgrade an origin claim, because a fabricated country of manufacture would be exactly that.

Checking before you buy

If US manufacture is a requirement rather than a preference, read the Made in line on the product page. It is part of the specification block on every listing that carries one.

See also Gerber's warranty, which is a separate question from origin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gerber an American company?
Yes. Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1939 and still headquartered there, now under Fiskars Group ownership.
Are all Gerber knives made in America?
No. Manufacturing location varies by line. Check the individual product specification.
Who owns Gerber?
Fiskars Group, through Fiskars Brands, Inc.
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