What kind of steel is it?

As noted, 5Cr15MoV. It's a Chinese stainless steel roughly on par with 440A or AUS-6--one of the more highly stain-resistant, but generally overly-soft and cheapest steels on the market. A good heat treat can make it decent, but it's chemical composition will not allow it to ever be a spectacular performer. It's also the Chinese equivalent of a German steel popular in German cutlery, but like I said, there's only so much a maker can do with it, even with good heat treat protocols...A factor I doubt Gerber can or cares to control much with their overseas blade production. Churn them out fast, sell them cheap.It makes me sad that Gerber abandoned the S30V steel, USA-made stag-handled version, which was, in my opinion, one of the best hunting knives made. I assume that Freeman is unhappy to have his name associated with something Gerber apparently no longer cares much about. Although the design, hasn't changed, the steel on this will need to be sharpened probably 3-5 times more frequently. S30V is a steel designed by Crucible Metallurgy from the ground up specifically for cutlery. Crucible makes use of a powdered metallurgy technique that produces much smaller, more highly refined, more evenly distributed carbides throughout in the steel's crystalline structure. That technique paired with a good steel recipe, and the cryogenic heat treatment protocols makes it one of the new breed of so-called "super steels" that are popular with knife enthusiasts, including CPM154 (a powdered metallurgy version of the popular 154 CM steel), 3V, CPM-D2 (a new take on a classic tool steel), and S35VN from Crucible, Elmax from Bohler-Uddeholm, and HAP40 from Hitachi.

is this knife made in china?

Yes, this knife is made in China

Can i use this as an edc knife ?

A typical Gerber multitool sheath is 5-6 inches closed and 2.6 to 3 inches wide. This knife is 4.5 inches closed. This knife weighs 6.6 oz. My multitool weighs 7.7 oz. I don't even feel my multitool on my belt anymore. Depending on where you are, be prepared for an idiot or two to make a big deal about a larger folder where they can see it. They'll even ask what's in the sheath once in a while. Another suggestion is to have a knife in various places, desk draws, backpacks, tool belts, vehicles. You don't have to keep a knife on you to have access to one when you want it. And you can keep some larger fixed blades off-body.

Is this knife made in USA? Thanks

Nope. Still a decent blade for the money.

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🔪 Cut through the wild with confidence — your ultimate hunting edge awaits!

LIFETIME CONFIDENCE WITH GERBER GUARANTEE - Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, ensuring reliability on every adventure.
ERGONOMIC TAC HIDE GRIP WITH FINGER GROOVES - Designed for secure, comfortable handling in any weather or terrain.
PRECISION CRAFTED 4 STAINLESS STEEL BLADE - Engineered with 5Cr15MoV steel for razor-sharp, long-lasting fine edge performance.
COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT FOR ULTIMATE PORTABILITY - At just 0.6 lbs and 8.38" overall length, it’s your perfect on-the-go hunting companion.
UNMATCHED DURABILITY WITH FULL TANG CONSTRUCTION - Built to withstand the toughest outdoor challenges without compromise.

The Gerber Freeman Guide Fixed Blade Knife features a 4-inch 5Cr15MoV stainless steel fine edge blade with a durable full tang design and ergonomic TacHide grip. Compact and lightweight, it’s ideal for hunting, survival, and outdoor activities, backed by Gerber’s limited lifetime warranty for dependable performance.

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Age Range	Adult
Blade Edge	Flat
Blade Length	4 Inches
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Color	black
Size	4 بوصة
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Style	Fixed Blade- Fine Edge- Drop Point
Length	1 inches
Weight	0.6 Pounds
Width	1 inches
Material Type	Other
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	5
Power Source	AC/DC
Features	Full Tang, Lightweight
Included Components	G0588
Batteries Included?	No
Brand	Gerber
Department	Unisex-Adult
Manufacturer	Gerber
Item model number	31-000588
ASIN	B004DT4A50

Gerber Gear Freeman Guide Fixed Blade Knife with Sheath, Fine Edge, Drop Point, Knife for Hunting and Outdoors

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