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Gerber Mark II Knife [22-01874]

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Recommended Uses For Product For Combat,Survival
Brand GERBER
Model Name Gerber Blades - Mark II - Box
Special Feature Stainless Steel
Age Range (Description) Adult
Included Components Sheath
Handle Material Die Cast Aluminum
Color Black
Blade Material High Carbon Stainless Steel
Style Modern

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  • Black oxide coated blade combats corrosion and diminishes reflection
  • Die cast aluminum handle is sturdy in hand for combat and survival applications
  • Double serrated blade offers unbeatable function for piercing, can also act as a spear
  • Includes ballistic nylon sheath
  • Overall Length: 12.75"; Blade Length: 6.5"
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Like the men and women who carry our gear, Gerber is Unstoppable. Decades of innovation and dedication have put us here. Renowned as a master of knives and tools, Gerber's problem-solving, life-saving products are designed with the unique needs of specific activities in mind. Today that includes much more than a blade.

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First introduced in 1966 and one of the best selling knives of all time, the Gerber Mark II tactical knife is serialized for collectors. It features a black oxide coated 420 HC stainless steel double-serrated blade and die cast aluminum handle, and it comes with a ballistic nylon sheath. The blade measures 6.5 inches and it has an overall length of 12.75 inches. The handle is made of aluminum and it weighs 8 ounces. It's backed by a limited lifetime warranty.



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TIME-TESTED ICON

Some knives were simply built to stand the test of time, bridging the gap between applauded and legendary. In 1966, Gerber introduced the Mark II fixed blade and the rest, as they say, is history. In a time of turmoil and war, this knife was born of unparalleled attention to the survival and combat needs it was designed to serve. The Vietnam era may have faded into history, but the ripple effect of its influence can still be felt in the iconic design of the Mark II.

One of the best-selling knives of all time, the Mark II is the benchmark against which other tactical knives are measured. The classic features remain applicable on today’s battlefield – the double serrated blade for maximum piercing capabilities, the exaggerated bolster for confident grip, and the unmistakable 6.5” 420HC steel blade. The Mark II isn’t just another tactical knife; it is a piece of history that you carry with you.

DETAILS

  • Blade Material: 420HC
  • Blade Length: 6.5"
  • Overall Length: 12.75"
  • Weight: 8.0 oz
  • Blade Style: Double Serrated
  • Handle Material: Die cast aluminum
  • Sheath Material: Ballistic nylon
  • Black oxide coated blade combats corrosion and diminishes reflection
  • Die cast aluminum handle is sturdy in hand for combat and survival applications
  • Double serrated blade offers unbeatable function for piercing, can also act as a spear

MADE IN USA

The Mark II is proudly made in Gerber's Portland, Oregon factory.

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Blade Length 6.5" 4.84" 4.8" 3.3"
Overall Length 12.75" 10.59" 9.8" 6.9"
Blade Material 420HC 420HC 420HC / BDZ-1 420HC / BDZ-1
Weight 8.0 oz 11.67 oz 7.2 oz 3.6 oz
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality, sharpness, appearance and value of the knife. They mention that it's well-made, sharp, and worth the price. Some appreciate the balance, and comfort. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, and weight.

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144 customers mention127 positive17 negative

Customers like the quality of the knife. They say it's well-made, high-quality, and solid. Some customers also mention that the blade is purpose built from the ground up and is more utilitarian than other Gerber knives.

"...serrated blade and die cast aluminum handle that provides excellent purchase with a gloved or ungloved hand...." Read more

"...That said, this is a high-quality knife, which feels absolutely amazing...." Read more

"...just about everything I need in scuba diving and is secure and well-made I like the design of this knife for many reasons and it’s a great all-..." Read more

"...Finish is excellent and the knife is very solid.The sheath is of very good quality and designed to secure the knife well...." Read more

133 customers mention101 positive32 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the knife. They mention it's well-made, razor sharp, and durable. The edges of the blade are sharp, the point on the end is very sharp, it has incredible slashing and penetrating power, and it'll split frog hairs. It's the quintessential Vietnam-era fighting knife, and easy to sharpen. It also makes a great all-around hunting knife.

"...The Knife is amazingly light but has incredible slashing and penetrating power...." Read more

"...like the design of this knife for many reasons and it’s a great all-around hunting knife also plus its original design proves that that’s nice that..." Read more

"...The blade is extremely sharp and dug a nice notch in my fingernail when drawn across it lightly...." Read more

"...This design has a straight serration design that is obviously easier to sharpen...." Read more

65 customers mention50 positive15 negative

Customers like the appearance of the knife. They say it has a beautiful design, is mean looking, and is cool to look at. Some say the thigh sheath is nice and the knife is great for display.

"...The blade seems fixed in the handle very well and the whole thing has a nice ring too it when tapped lightly on a solid surface...." Read more

"...reasons and it’s a great all-around hunting knife also plus its original design proves that that’s nice that’s awesome if you need to defend yourself" Read more

"...So attractive, a very subjective quality but I find it has classic and menacing lines...." Read more

"...It's awesomely constructed, America made, and very cool to look at. The only down fall is it's Chinese made sheath...." Read more

41 customers mention37 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They say it's an excellent buy for both the price and quality. Some customers also mention that the knife is awesome and well balanced.

"...Gerber Legendary Knives is offering this piece of history at an incredible price!!!..." Read more

"...All in all, it's a great knive, well worth the money, I see it lasting years." Read more

"...Sheath, typical nylon sheath. . Low end in price, it is serviceable, but not a reason to buy this knife for...." Read more

"...I can say without a doubt it was worth the wait. It was made in the states ...." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the balance of the knife. They mention that it is well-balanced, durable, and has a great blade. Some say that the heft is just fine.

"...and even other Gerber knives that I own is substantial -- the weight, balance, and sturdiness of construction give me absolute faith in it...." Read more

"...which is difficult to determine buying it on line, the thing is very well balanced. Just fits a large hand perfectly...." Read more

"...in China by CRKT, for $50 new, and it came perfectly symmetrical, evenly-ground, razor sharp, and with a fully-functional sheath...." Read more

"...I'm also going to imagine that it is perfectly well balanced between the pommel and Blade...." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers find the comfort of the knife great in the hand, with a hilt and guard that feels very natural to them. They also say the weight of the blade feels good in their hand and provides good balance. Customers also mention that the handle feels grippy to the touch.

"...knives modeled after the classic Fairbairn-Sykes design just feel amazing in the hand, and would more easily slip between the ribs and pierce organs..." Read more

"...Seems the balance point is around the guard. Very nice feels natural to the hand...." Read more

"This knife seems to be made pretty well. The weight of it feels good in your hand and provides a good balance...." Read more

"...grip position at the junction of the hilt and guard which feels very natural to me...." Read more

34 customers mention16 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the knife. Some mention that the sheath is highly functional, serves its intended purpose, and is well made. However, others say that it came very dull and is not an all-around useful product.

"...the noggin with the pommel, the knife is pretty clumsy and useless for utilitarian tasks...." Read more

"...perfectly symmetrical, evenly-ground, razor sharp, and with a fully-functional sheath...." Read more

"...It is NOT a practical knife by no means...." Read more

"...I found this sheath to be quite adequate and more than likely more durable than a leather sheath, even though I find a quality leather sheath to be..." Read more

24 customers mention12 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of the knife. Some find it amazingly light but has incredible slashing and penetrating power. They say it's a hefty, well built hunk of steel. However, others say that the blade seems a little thin and is a bit heavy for its size. They also mention that the sheath is of poor quality and bulky.

"...The Knife is amazingly light but has incredible slashing and penetrating power...." Read more

"...The knife blade itself, seems a tad thin, but I expect it will not break in use...." Read more

"...this and even other Gerber knives that I own is substantial -- the weight, balance, and sturdiness of construction give me absolute faith in it...." Read more

"...I would prefer a leather sheath to the poor quality bulky nylon sheath that looks like it will self destruct with out much help" Read more

What could've been might've saved my life but since it was only a figment of my imagination I'm probably dead now
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What could've been might've saved my life but since it was only a figment of my imagination I'm probably dead now
Very difficult to review something that has not yet been delivered although I would imagine if it was in my hand right now it would be very nice and heavy. I'm also going to imagine that it is perfectly well balanced between the pommel and Blade. I also would like to imagine it is very sharp but since I have been stabbing myself with this imaginary knife that is still in transit somewhere once again I don't know I did to own one once a few years ago and it was pretty cool maybe someday I guy driving a delivery truck It's brown with yellow letters or maybe white with blue and red will put something in my mailbox or on my porch until then. I just don't know how would I. But i I give the imaginary one no stars I don't think it would be very good at self defense mainly because it has no Mas and exists only in my imagination and as I said on my porch writing this I noticed those are definitely gang members and they are definitely coming towards me boy I sure wish that was here. P.s this picture is me holding it .do you see how the razor sharp nothing and the other nothing goes very well in my hand or at least I would like to think so
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Perry Sandlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Fighting Dagger for a Fantastic Price
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2010
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The Gerber MK II is a classic fighting dagger that has proven itself countless times throughout history. The MK II follows the footsteps of such legendary fighting daggers as the Fairbairn Sykes and the Applegate Fairbairn.

The Gerber MK II is a fighting knife manufactured by Gerber Legendary Blades from 1967 to 2000, with an additional limited run of 1500 in 2002, and full production resuming as of July 2008. It was designed by retired Army Captain Bud Holzman, who based the pattern off a Roman Mainz Gladius. The Mark II was commonly carried by U.S. troops in the Vietnam War, and was second only to the Ka-Bar knife in fame.

Viet Nam era MK IIs can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars making owning one cost prohibitive for most people who want to own a piece history. Today, Gerber Legendary Knives is again making their famous MK II in an improved design. The Ballistic Nylon Sheath provides improved all weather capability and comes with MOLLE attachment loops and a leg strap. The Knife has a black oxide coated 420 HC double serrated blade and die cast aluminum handle that provides excellent purchase with a gloved or ungloved hand. The Knife is amazingly light but has incredible slashing and penetrating power. In the September 2010 issue of Tactical Knives, a competition was conducted to test the penetraton power of the MK II vs. a traditional tanto blade vs. a Cold Steel Tanto blade. The MK II came out the winner!!! On top of the excellent handling and performance of the MK II, Gerber Legendary Knives is offering this piece of history at an incredible price!!! If you adjust for the cost of living, the Gerber MK II has never been more affordable.

I enthusiastically endorse the Gerber MK II and recommend that you go out and buy one before the demand overwhelms Gerber Legendary Knive's ability to keep up with the orders!!!
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Missourimedic
5.0 out of 5 stars Well-designed, high-quality knife made for a singular purpose
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2018
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Schrade makes a nearly identical knife (their “needle boot knife”) which is sold for a fraction of the price, however I don’t own theirs yet, so I can’t compare quality. I do mention it though, for those who may be interested in a cheaper (yet very similar) knife. Schrade’s is currently less than $20.

That said, this is a high-quality knife, which feels absolutely amazing. I’m no expert, so I’m not going to comment on the quality of the steel, but I do have a collection of around a dozen fixed-blade knives, and speaking purely in terms of design and “feel”, it’s probably my favorite. I think that I’d still prefer a classic Ka-bar Marine-style 1200-series fighting knife for a genuine combat situation, but these commando-style knives modeled after the classic Fairbairn-Sykes design just feel amazing in the hand, and would more easily slip between the ribs and pierce organs, on account of its slim stilleto design, and its relative length. (I realize this is a very morbid way of comparing them, but let’s be honest: this is a fighting knife, built for one singular purpose. Since some reading this may be military and may conceivably buy one for its intended purpose, I’m going to keep it real.

If you’re a collector, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed in its quality. If you’re a soldier, you may prefer to go with a somewhat heavier-duty multipurpose survival knife, which can serve other purposes like chopping. That’s personal opinion though, and Major Sykes would undoubtedly disagree.
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rixfixit
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Knive
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2013
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I had been wanting one of these knives for several years, not for any real purpose, just to have one, and finally decided to go ahead and spend the cash to get it. It's great! The blade seems fixed in the handle very well and the whole thing has a nice ring too it when tapped lightly on a solid surface. The blade comes not quite as sharp as I wanted it, but the end is extremely pointy. A quick run through on a 900 grit finishing stone and I had it razor sharp. The sheath has a nice plastic insert in it to protect the fabric from the blade, and there are several buttons and straps on it to diversify the carrying positions of it. I plan to use this knive for just carrying it on my property out in the woods. I'm sure it would be great for any survival needs. The only negative I can say is I wish the handle had a little more grip to it, its kinda smooth for the style of blade it is. Perhaps some bead blasting would rough it up a little, but it would remove the black finish so maybe not. All in all, it's a great knive, well worth the money, I see it lasting years.
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Eric Adint
5.0 out of 5 stars Best damn knife
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021
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I really like this design and build of this knife I use it for scuba diving and I oiled a blade regularly so it doesn’t rust and I got a set of leg straps that are elastic to attach to my leg and wetsuit it handles just about everything I need in scuba diving and is secure and well-made I like the design of this knife for many reasons and it’s a great all-around hunting knife also plus its original design proves that that’s nice that’s awesome if you need to defend yourself
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Gwen M. Beale
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent knife - for what it was designed for
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2012
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Despite some of the other reviews indicating what was received was not what was pictured, the knife I received is exactly as in the photo with the exception of the manufacturer's mark which is different from the photo. It says "Gerber USA" on one side and has the serial number on the other side. The serrations are exactly as they appear in the photographs on the sales page and are not ridiculously deep or fragile looking. The blade is extremely sharp and dug a nice notch in my fingernail when drawn across it lightly. Finish is excellent and the knife is very solid.

The sheath is of very good quality and designed to secure the knife well. The knife fits snugly into an inner plastic sheath inserted into the nylon outer sheath and there is a snapping strap that goes over the quillions securing the knife in the sheath and another snapping strap at the upper portion of the grip. The snaps are very secure and it would be very difficult for someone else to remove the knife from the sheath while you are wearing it.

Because this blade is designed solely for the purpose of a thrusting stroke into flesh I have no intentions of using it for anything else, and I hope I never need to use it for its intended purpose. Having said that I will say that without question it will perform that job exceptionally.
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Daniele
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottima edizione moderna
Reviewed in Italy on November 3, 2020
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E' il mio quarto Gerber Mark II (anni '70, '80 ed un commemorativo), questa edizione moderna è meglio rifinita di quanto pensassi, a prova della fabbricazione negli USA. L'affilatura è però mediocre. Il fodero è fatto in Cina ed è appena passabile. Essendo un coltello storico ne consiglio l'acquisto anche perché trovare un vintage in buono stato ad un prezzo onesto è difficile.
La scatola è arrivata completamente schiacciata, non l'ideale per un collezionista.
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RC
5.0 out of 5 stars A True Legend
Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2017
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I have a Mark II from 1985 in mint condition, and have wanted one of the recent ones for the longest time.
Well, I am very happy that I finally got around to buying one.
Shaving-sharp right out of the box and just a beauty to behold... and to hold.
This is an extremely well-designed knife with a long history.
Designed for one thing, and one thing only... so, don't buy one if you intend to use it for whittling or chopping wood.
This is very collectable, and Gerber has even put serial numbers on them with that in mind.
The sheath is well-made, and is MOLLE compatible.
It also comes with a thigh-strap.
Really happy with this purchase.

And, as always, Amazon's rush shipping is terrific.
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Amazon Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Muss für jede Messersammlung
Reviewed in Germany on March 8, 2016
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Kampfmesser mit langer Tradition. Hat es bis ins Kino geschafft.
Pro:
Kräftige, hochwertig verarbeitete Klinge ausch 420 HC Stahl.
Klinge ist im vorderen Drittel vorgeschärft.
Solides Aluminiumgriffstück.
Sehr gut austariert, nicht zu schwer.
Vielseitig verwendbare und gut verabeitete Messerscheide.

Con:
Etwas mehr Grip beim Griffstück wäre wünschenswert.
Leider nicht aus einem durchgehenden Stück Stahl gefertigt.
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andrea giusto
5.0 out of 5 stars Mai mi sarei aspettato di trovarlo su amazon
Reviewed in Italy on August 19, 2022
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Un classico della coltelleria al fianco dei corpi speciali dalla guerra del Vietnam apparso in decine di film in somma un classico che mai mi sarei aspettato di trovate su Amazon e a questo prezzo;se collezioni coltelli non laciatelo scappare perché questo è in Gerber made in USA originale del nuovo corso non quelle cinesate ignobili dell'era Bear Grills che si rompevano solo a guardarle!
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Kadama
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely awesome knife
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2020
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Awesome knife love it the new family airloom now one to hold onto
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Kadama
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely awesome knife
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2020
Awesome knife love it the new family airloom now one to hold onto
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