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Gerber Knives and the Art of Survival

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Survival equipment is a growing market in the last few years. Whether you just love trekking in the wilds or preparing for other activities, outdoor gear will be at the top of every wish list. Chances are, Gerber knives will appear in many of these wish lists.   From cutlery to the outdoors Gerber knives, one of the biggest and most well-known knife companies around, had humble beginnings. In the holiday season of 1910, founder Joseph Gerber mailed twenty-four sets of kitchen knives to clients of their family's advertising firm. The handmade knives caught the attention of Abercrombie & Fitch, who placed a request for more of the knives for their 1939 catalog. That same year, Gerber founded the company that would bear his name. By the 1960s, Gerber was one of the most trusted and collected name in knives. Gerber knives have seen use in wartime and peacetime, as hunting tools and survival gear. One old Gerber poster best describes the knifemaker's rep...

LMF II Review and Gerber Knives

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The Gerber LMF II is a military grade survival knife with several key features that make it not only unique but an excellent tool to have when you are fending for yourself. The knife comes with a rugged low-profile sheath with a built in knife sharpener. The sheath makes it easy to carry on your persona and the knife sharpener is an indispensable tool to have after you have been using your knife on tough surfaces. The knife generally comes in two colors. Coyote Brown, which has a brown handle and a black knife blade. The other color Gerber Knife LMF II is Black which has a darker handle and the same black blade. Knife Features Rugged, versatile survival tool Safety knife included Low-profile sheath with built-in sharpener Knife Specifications Overall Length: 10.59" Blade Length: 4.84" Weight: 11.4 oz. Blade Style: Drop Point Blade Material: 420HC Stainless Blade Type: Serrated Handle Material Glass-filled nylon with TPV overmold Sheath Mat...