Gerber LMF II Infantry survival knife

***Corey*** · 11-25-2007, 02:17 PM

http://www.gerberstore.com/index.php...empage&xid=757

Saw this knife on another forum, and I have added it to my meager collection.

A few cool points about it:
1. You can use it as a hammer.
2. Handle has grooves in it so you can use rope and latch it to a stick to use as a spear.
3. The sheath has a built in V shaped sharpener, way cool, you can see it in the second picture

4. The rear of the sheath has the molle system straps on it that will attach to vests, packs, and the M-Rack that I carry on the rear door of the FJ.
5. There is also a point at the end of the handle that will break an automotive window should you find yourself in water and you need to break the window in order to escape.
It does the same thing as those Life Hammers that you carry in your rig to tap the window with.

Anyone have one of these Gerbers?
I just picked it up at my local Sportsmans Warehouse.

Brenjen · 01-14-2008, 05:20 PM

I have a Gerber boot knife that has been great over the years; although I don't own the model you have. Gerber has a good name in the business & is fairly well respected but I have encountered some knives they made that were too brittle.

CJM · 01-14-2008, 05:28 PM

Cant beat my becker BK10 5.5", I looked and handled the gerber before i nabbed the other one and the becker is way better steel and tougher imho.

However I would take the gerber, nice knife.

ciscojay · 01-14-2008, 05:30 PM

I work with soldiers (all branches) and the marines and army guys swear by this knife, even more so than the new Ka-Bar II. I have a old BMF but never really used it, and was blown away that these still go for $300 on ebay...mainly as a collector's item now.

**aviator** · 01-15-2008, 12:49 PM

They replaced the Ka-Bar? had'nt heard that...

kwajo · 05-18-2008, 08:08 PM

I had one of these once, it was a fantastic "brute force" knife, but was mediocre for things like skinning, etc. Loved the sheath and the grip, but I honestly would have preferred to have a thinner blade.

I wish I could say I still had it, but it got stolen in a break-in by some crackhead.

CJM · 05-18-2008, 08:13 PM

Skinning and such should be let to a much finer bladed knife anyways.

904_runner · 05-18-2008, 08:21 PM

Looks like it would be a nice knife to keep in the glovebox. Looks like it would also be good when camping. Just since I don't use knifes too often, which would be better? With that little serated part or without?

CJM · 05-18-2008, 08:24 PM

Serrated part is usefull for cutting rope and such, you dont really cut things with that part of the blade anyways, mostly the upper half.

904_runner · 05-18-2008, 08:32 PM

Thats what i thought. I still find it hard to believe to pay close to $100 bucks for a knife though. I do like this one though. Im thinking about ordering it right now. LOL i can always find things to waste my money on.

CJM · 05-18-2008, 08:33 PM

http://www.lapolicegear.com/gelmfiiknbli.html 60 bucks better?

904_runner · 05-18-2008, 08:35 PM

Definitly, Thanks. I would but just checked my funds, not enough.

Oh well next check! Im bookmarking that link!

111db · 05-19-2008, 07:19 AM

Where is that made? Getting sick of seeing Taiwan/China stamped on everything

RobD · 05-19-2008, 01:07 PM

Ordered one today. Will let you know what I think of it when it shows up.

904_runner · 06-01-2008, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 111db

Where is that made? Getting sick of seeing Taiwan/China stamped on everything

I was told by some knife shop that it was probably made in Portland Oregon.

Also about my previous post about keeping it in the glove box, thats a no go, at least in CA. I looked up the knife laws, and it cannot be concealed.

**aviator** · 06-02-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 904_runner

I was told by some knife shop that it was probably made in Portland Oregon.

Also about my previous post about keeping it in the glove box, thats a no go, at least in CA. I looked up the knife laws, and it cannot be concealed.

Problem with that is one person's "plain view" is another's "concealed".

for example I could stow it in a sheath attached to the door... Plain view when door open, concealed when closed... who'd to say which is right?

IK... the judge is who...

***Corey*** · 06-02-2008, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aviator

Problem with that is one person's "plain view" is another's "concealed".

for example I could stow it in a sheath attached to the door... Plain view when door open, concealed when closed... who'd to say which is right?

IK... the judge is who...

Like this

111db · 06-02-2008, 09:38 PM

Ordered one. Also ordered the closeout Blackhawk pack... guess I'll put together the bug-out bag I've been putting off.

11-25-2007, 02:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,772	Gerber LMF II Infantry survival knife http://www.gerberstore.com/index.php...empage&xid=757 Saw this knife on another forum, and I have added it to my meager collection. A few cool points about it: 1. You can use it as a hammer. 2. Handle has grooves in it so you can use rope and latch it to a stick to use as a spear. 3. The sheath has a built in V shaped sharpener, way cool, you can see it in the second picture 4. The rear of the sheath has the molle system straps on it that will attach to vests, packs, and the M-Rack that I carry on the rear door of the FJ. 5. There is also a point at the end of the handle that will break an automotive window should you find yourself in water and you need to break the window in order to escape. It does the same thing as those Life Hammers that you carry in your rig to tap the window with. Anyone have one of these Gerbers? I just picked it up at my local Sportsmans Warehouse. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

01-14-2008, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
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01-14-2008, 05:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	Cant beat my becker BK10 5.5", I looked and handled the gerber before i nabbed the other one and the becker is way better steel and tougher imho. However I would take the gerber, nice knife. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

01-14-2008, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
ciscojay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 157	I work with soldiers (all branches) and the marines and army guys swear by this knife, even more so than the new Ka-Bar II. I have a old BMF but never really used it, and was blown away that these still go for $300 on ebay...mainly as a collector's item now. __________________ ~Jay 1998 3.4L 5spd Desert Dune Supercharged URD fuel upgrades // URD 2.1" // AMSOIL TS-115 // SPEC Stage 2+ // PP +1" // Magnaflow 24" // 2.5" custom catback // Airaid MIT // Scoop!

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05-18-2008, 08:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
kwajo Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Newfoundland Posts: 3	I had one of these once, it was a fantastic "brute force" knife, but was mediocre for things like skinning, etc. Loved the sheath and the grip, but I honestly would have preferred to have a thinner blade. I wish I could say I still had it, but it got stolen in a break-in by some crackhead.

05-18-2008, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	Skinning and such should be let to a much finer bladed knife anyways. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

05-18-2008, 08:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	Serrated part is usefull for cutting rope and such, you dont really cut things with that part of the blade anyways, mostly the upper half. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

05-18-2008, 08:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	http://www.lapolicegear.com/gelmfiiknbli.html 60 bucks better? __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

05-19-2008, 07:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,195	Where is that made? Getting sick of seeing Taiwan/China stamped on everything __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

05-19-2008, 01:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
RobD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,073	Ordered one today. Will let you know what I think of it when it shows up. __________________ 1991 4Runner, 3.4 5VZFE swap, OME shocks/springs, 33" BFG All Terrain T/A KOs, Pioneer head unit, Infinity speakers, XM Satellite radio

06-02-2008, 09:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,195	Ordered one. Also ordered the closeout Blackhawk pack... guess I'll put together the bug-out bag I've been putting off. __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

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