Gerber 22-01629 LMF II Black Infantry Knife with 4.8-Inch Blade
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Gerber 22-01629 LMF II Black Infantry Knife with 4.8-Inch Blade
Customer Review: Exactly what I wanted
Summary: 5 Stars
I did a lot of research before ordering and couldn't be happier now that I have it in-hand. The description doesn't do the quality of this knife justice. The grip is unlike any other and feels like it is super glued to your hand. As others have mentioned, the length of the straight part of the blade is pretty good for most tasks and the weight should help accomplish most anything in the wild. I can't wait to field test it soon. Anyone giving less than 3 stars on this knife probably has no business owning one in the first place.Customer Review: Excellent Knife
Summary: 5 Stars
I will begin with the negative point: the blade finish isn't invulnerable, and rubs thin at some high points from just inserting and removing the knife from its sheath. That's it. That's all. The only negative aspect of this knife. Who cares? No blade finish is going to stay perfect forever on any knife, and it doesn't negatively impact performance.
The high points? Here they are: great blade geometry, flawless handle, good steel, good edge from the factory, good edge retention, amazing sheath (comfort, versatility, knife retention), totally reasonable price, nice balance/weight, and Gerber quality.
If you're considering this knife, just stop thinking about it and buy. You will not be disappointed.
Customer Review: Excellent Knife
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent knife... well made, very functional. After buying this knife through Amazon, I took it out into the Sangre de Cristo mountains to rough it for a while and it was perfect. This is a knife for life!Customer Review: Excellent Knife
Summary: 5 Stars
Got this knife about a year ago for around $60 on amazon. Excellent steel on the knife, and the grip is very comfortable in the hand. The knife is a tad bit bigger than i had anticipated, but only by about a few inches (I checked the dimensions just didn't visualize the blade length). The steel point on the end is very good, and certainly gets the job done. I did some "field" work with it. Our Fire Training class had a demo where we brought in a car to practice "victim extrication". Using the knife, I slashed a tire to stabilize the vehicle. The knife did this task rather easily. I also used the steel point on the bottom to smash both the side and rear window of the Oldsmobile vehicle. The point did this with ease. I then slashed the seatbelts with it, which ended up cutting better than several "seat-belt cutters" our class had. This series of tests really proved to me what the knife was capable of.
I would say that my only complaints are that:
1.The steel point on the end rusts rather easily.
2. The paint coating on the blade does not block rust very well.
3. The serrations are cut so thin that they tend to break upon tougher tasks like cutting plastic.
All in all a great knife. Thanks for reading my review.
Customer Review: Excellent Survival Knife
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a wannabe of the characters on satelite/cable shows like "Man vs. Wild" and "Survivorman," and I am one of those typical weekend camper/hikers.
With that in mind, I wanted to invest in a fixed-blade knife (i.e., a survival knife) that would be rugged and durable in most outdoor settings and circumstances, be a good value, be of high quality, and last a lifetime. I did a fair amount of research using this criteria to compare and contrast other knives with the Gerber LMF II; and, in my opinion, this knife exceeds all reasonable expectations. I also am very much pleased with the Molle-attachable sheath; it can be lashed around the lower leg, thigh, or waist.
A possible downside to the knife is its weight and length. Yet I would be hard pressed to imagine it being able to cut firewood from trees and branches or serve as a spear point or dirve a nail if it were not the size and weight it presently comes in. See the product description for more detailed information on the size and weight.
All in all I am very much pleased with the versatility of the knife and would highly recommend anyone seriously consider having a look-see at it.