Gerber’s Latest Release Represents a New Kind of Affordable EDC Folder

Great looks, high functionality and an absurdly low price combine to distinguish this overdelivering blade.

Close-up of a black metal clip attached to a textured dark fabric with a beige object partially visible behind it.

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By Steve Mazzucchi

Published May 4, 2026

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Updated May 5, 2026

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Over the past few years, Gerber has really shaken up the outdoor space with everything from experimental bushcraft options to premium pocket knives to innovative spork alternatives.

Even so, one thing I admire about the 87-year-old Portland, Oregon-based brand is that it consistently produces tough, reliable pocket knives at wallet-friendly prices.

Folding knife with a black blade and textured green handle featuring a thumb hole and locking mechanism. — The Vista’s slim profile and light weight make it easy to carry and use every day, which is kinda the whole point of EDC.

The latest example is the Vista, which offers just about everything you could want in an EDC knife that costs just $40.

Buena, Vista

Let’s start with the business end, a 3.24-inch drop-point blade made of 440A stainless steel.

Close-up of a black knife blade carving thin wood shavings from a light-colored piece of wood. — While made of a pretty affordable steel, the blade is still quite qualified for most everyday tasks … and also whittling.

Not even close to a super steel, 440A nonetheless offers respectable strength, corrosion resistance and durability, making it ideal as a wallet-friendly outdoorsy option.

Folded green Gerber pocket knife with a bronze clip and black blade partially visible. — Textured handle scales and a smooth pivot lock make this knife easy to deploy, retract and, you know, use.

Which means that assuming your needs are mainly of the food slicing, twine cutting, package opening and whittling variety (as opposed to, say, bushcraft), it’s just a smart financial play.

The Vista also features a compelling mechanism in the form of a pivot lock, which, together with the generous thumb slot, enables smooth one-handed deployment and retraction of the blade.

Folding knife with a black blade and tan textured handle labeled "Gerber" resting on a rock. — The Vista has an open length of 7.7 inches, a generous 3.24 inches of which is its blade.

Available in Black, Sand and Baltic Haze colorways, the 4.46-inch ergonomic handle is made of GFN (glass-filled nylon) that is textured to improve grip.

Black metal Gerber pocket clip attached to dark fabric pocket edge. — The deep-carry clip ensures the Vista is literally right by your side whenever you need it.

One last point in the Vista’s favor? It’s easy to carry, thanks to a lanyard slot, tip-up pocket clip and relatively light weight of 3.05 ounces.

Availability and pricing

The Gerber Vista is available now in Black, Sand and Baltic Haze colorways for $40.

Knife blade with a stonewashed finish and a black textured handle with metal screws and buttons.

Gerber Vista

$40 at Gerber
$29 at REI

$30 (3% off)

About the Author:

Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.

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