Gerber Mark II Double Serrated Edge Fixed Black Blade Knife

2021-06-05T20:00:00

Got my Mark II at a yard sale. I just had to have it. I'm a sucker for Gerber USA Knives. I have a pretty descent collection I always carry Gerber. The Mark II I got cleaned up perfect and holds a sharp edge been on my side ever since but i sure could use a new sheath for it. It would be totally bad if i could get a hard formed tactical case for it.I normally carry 2 Gerber knives everyday. MOST dependable out there.

Jeremy R.

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2021-04-09T20:00:00

I've been wanting to get my hands on this knife for a while and I finally did. It does not disappoint! The sheath and the knife feel good in the hands and it palms like a dream. No doubt in my mind that this is one hell of a knife!

Andrew

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2021-01-17T19:00:00

Bought my first Greber out of a pawn shop outside Ft. Benning. A Combat Presentation Mk II, walnut grip, brass guard/tang, and a fine-edged(non-serrated) silver bright blade. Carried it through my time from PFC infantryman to SF Weapons Sgt. When it failed me Gerber no longer making the model replaced it with a standard MK II and a folder for free. Got the Mk II on my hip now and a M6 Auto Tanto on the otherside.

unksoldr

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2020-10-17T20:00:00

My favorite knife. Carried 5 on me at all times when jumping. 3 thowers 2 keepers. Taught knife throwing and fighting for years. This is better than the K-Bar. Too much vibration in K-Bar. Best knife ever. Throws great 15ft kill zone. Easy to handle on hand to hand.

Dave B.

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2020-10-11T20:00:00

I bought mine in 1979 at my first duty station, Fort Carson Colorado. I carried it with me to all my other duty stations. Fliegerhorst Kaserne, Hanau Germany, Fort Hood Texas, Camp Humphreys ROK and finally Fort Campbell Kentucky. I still have it. It's as sharp as ever! I do need a new sheath and would like to get the blade coated. Great Knife!

Brandon H.

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2020-05-13T20:00:00

I had my Mark11 since 1973 I was a Paratrooper jumped with it a lot. I wouldn't jump without it. I still have it. My good friend was SF in Nam,but loss is, he said it was a Great Knife.

Ron G.

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2020-02-26T19:00:00

I had one of the earlier ones, made from good L6 tool steel. It took a very fine edge and kept it well. I would not own one made from 420 HC.

Lonny E.

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2019-11-11T19:00:00

Bought several as I kept "loosing" them from 1500 ft up! Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne during the Reagan years, going out the door has a tendency of ripping them from my gears. Will get a couple soon, this time not jumping with them. In the Army this was one of my favorite knives to carry.

Lewelyn

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2019-11-08T19:00:00

This knife has been all around the world, even on demo dives. Yes it is not for salt water but it did the job when I need it too. I still have the leather sheath , but need a new one.

Michael C.

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2019-09-15T20:00:00

Bought mine in 1991 and has been to every deployment, every field problem. Even kept in my ruck when I wasn't doing cool guy stuff. An SF friend that was in Vietnam turned me on to it in 83. Beast of a knife!!!!

Erno

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2019-09-12T20:00:00

I got my Mark Ii back in 1984 while serving at Ft. Ord. Once we went to Light Infantry it was my go to blade. I carried this as a standard part of my gear. 13th Combat Engineer battaluins motto "Spirit of the bayonet" This knife proved to be far superior to an Army issued bayonet. Sadly I lost mine in my travels. Today however, after 32 years I will receive my new one.

Steve B.

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2018-12-31T19:00:00

I bought my Mk2 in 1989 or 1990 Ser # 14557S. It has been all over the world with me and the finest knife I have ever owned. I did add a Bianchi holster belt clip to the nylon sheath during the Gulf War, very good improvement. Told the wife I will be buried with this knife.

Mike G.

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2018-12-05T19:00:00

I received my Gerber when I was a Company Comander in Panama 1983. I recently gave it to my grandson as a legacy it's just a great military icon.

Edward S.

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2018-09-05T20:00:00

I've happily owned a number of Gerber blades and tools. My Mark II, Serial # 003444 a gift from a Team member, in country, in 1967, and remains my all time favorite. It's still in good shape and the grip is full of memories of another life, another time.

John L.

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2018-07-27T20:00:00

My Mark II is an older model, with serrations that are less pronounced (and much pointier) than the image here. It's not a utility knife, it's a killing machine. I was a bit leery of the serrations at first, but once I saw the damage they do (compared to the straight edges of my older Fairbairn-Sykes dagger), I had an even greater respect for this weapon! The aluminum handle once seemed slick from blood, but my grip stayed strong. My version has a hole in the end of the handle, perfect for a loop of 550 cord, but I have never used it. The sheath once had a pocket for a sharpening stone, but I cut that away to reduce the profile. If there is even a slight chance that you'll find yourself in a CQB (Close Quarters Battle) or hand-to-hand or silent kill situation, the Gerber Mark II should be at the top of your wish list. Keep your head down and your eyes up, and thank you for your service!

Pete B.

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2018-06-10T20:00:00

You've read the previous reviews. Those who served in Vietnam made this blade into a piece of Americana legend. Have the original (1968) but recently purchased another for my grandson. Quality hasn't diminished and still made with American pride. He can have the original when I cross the bar for the last time.

Tiger A.

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2018-06-02T20:00:00

I bought mine in 1987, before a support mission in Honduras. It came in handy to quickly cut through deployment bag lines, corroded cargo straps and sun shrunken rope. I even used it to kill scorpions when we had sand bag detail... The edge holds very well, very front heavy, good grip from the formed aluminum handle. Well made, and more sturdy than my issue Aviator Survival Knife I turned in, in favor of the Mk II. I would give it 5 stars if the handle were better/coated/thicker

Daddukes

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2018-05-26T20:00:00

I bought my Mk 2. Mail order in 1971,why serving with the 11th Combat Aviation Battalion. I was a UH1H door gunner and Crew Chief. When I received the knife it had a orange handle and serrated edges. I flew with it for around 16 months, before sadly losing it on a SAR Mission. The serrated edges came in handy cutting through helicopter fuselage.

Larry P.

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2018-03-22T20:00:00

I bought my Gerber Mk II survival knife in 1980, I was in the US Army, 1St Armored Division, 501 St Combat Aviation Battalion stationed in Nuremberg Germany, I was a OH-58 Helicopter Crew Chief. This knife has served me for 40 years. Money well spent!

Thomas L.

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2018-02-20T19:00:00

I have had this knife since 1994 and it has served me very well for the 13 years that I was on active duty. My son is graduating Airborne School this week and I am proudly passing this knife on to him as I am very confident that it will hold up for him too!

AZDesertShooter

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2017-10-10T20:00:00

Just an overall great knife. I'm not one for many words

AIRSOFT907

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2017-10-01T20:00:00

Had one back in the 70s. Let it go to raise some cash. Replaced it last year but the new ones are not as sharp,had to reprofile and polish the blade to get a decent edge.The 70s one was zero ground and hair shaving sharp from the box.Better quality steel and zero grind again please, I would happily pay 4 times this price for one made to the original standard.These are still a exellent knife and a bargin just nowear as good as the early ones.

John

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2017-04-25T20:00:00

Picked up my first Mark II in the '70's, carried it in Vietnam, Korea, etc., then gave it to my oldest son serving in Special Forces. He still carries it. Purchased one in the late '80's and gave it to my #2 son when he joined the Corps and replaced it for my own use. Just gave that one to my Grandson after he graduated from basic in MCRD San Diego - guess I will have to get me yet another one...

George W.

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2017-04-12T20:00:00

Carried in the Gulf War. Absolutely the best combat knife/ tool available. Bought them as a gift for the kids on graduating basic.

Mike W.

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2017-03-30T20:00:00

I was given a Gerber Mark II as a Graduation Present and Commissioning as a U.S. Military Officer, decades ago (1970s, 1980s). Sharpened to literally Razor Sharp, could shave hair off arm. Gerber Mark II carried along with an Issued Camillus Stainless Steel Pocket Knife during U.S. Military Teams to Iran Iraq Wars, CIA Operation Cyclone, etc. till recent. During the Vietnam War was issued a Camillus Survival Knife as U.S. Army Special Forces Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol and U.S. Army Airborne Ranger. Seriously, started thinking about buying a Gerber Mark II.

David N.

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2017-03-20T20:00:00

I bought my first one back in 1983 and carried it with me into the service and many war time deployments. I traded the knife to a French Foreign Legion soldier for his Cape Blanc and have missed the knife ever since. Just bought a new one and it just feels right being back in my kit.

Rick B.

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2017-02-16T19:00:00

Bought my 1st one before my first TD in the late 80's; and can honestly say it saved my life. When I left the service I gave that one to a good friend of mine in the hopes it would be as useful to him as it was to me. Picked up a 2nd one a couple of years ago and couldn't be happier. It's a reliable, purpose built knife that holds a lot of regard and respect from me. I'll never be without one again.

owenwarr

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2016-06-05T20:00:00

I bought mine in early 1970s (1972) and still have it s# 029709 the leather sheath wore out at the top but not what holds the knife and sharpener. I had taken this knife beyond the call of duty, even in salt water.

M C.

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2016-02-01T19:00:00

I bought mine from the PX while a cadet. I still have her. A little worn, but very functional.

Ray R.

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2016-01-22T19:00:00

I bought one of these in 1971 and used it as a jump knife. It had a nice leather sheath. I actually used the serrated part to cut through a bolt! Four years ago I gave it to a young Marine who was being deployed to Afghanistan. He still has it.

Glenn C.

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