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: Good knife
Summary: 4 Stars
Love the sharpener in the sheath and partially serated blade, but I don't love how the sheath doesn't have any clips or loops to attach to a belt! I had to rig my sheath up with some paracord to make loops for my belt to pass through. That is why I gave this product 4 stars and not 5.
Other items to note: mine came with what appears to be a leg holster type of thing to wrap around your calf, and this knife is fairly heavy and feels quite solid.
Customer Review: Good knife by a US company
Summary: 4 Stars
Just a few quick thoughts on this knife:
1) It is larger than you expect. The handle is much larger than the grip of my hand, it only really feels good when I'm wearing gloves (I normally wear size large).
2) It is heavier than you expect. This is a really thick knife, and feels really solid when you are holding it. I have no doubt that this knife and Twinkies will be the only thing surviving a nuclear apocalypse. Unfortunately, it is just too heavy for backpacking, but will serve great for other outdoor applications where weight isn't a big issue.
3) The serrations, in my opinion, are on the wrong side for right-handers. When holding the knife in your right hand, across your body (like you were going to slice off a chunk of wood), the serrations are facing down. Not sure what the reasoning for that is.
4) The sheath is extremely tight. I read that the reason why is that this knife was designed for the military, and part of its design is that it be able to stay closed when a 10g force is applied to it. For the average civilian though, it almost makes the knife dangerous to use, you really have to be careful when pulling the knife out. I'll probably be modifying the nylon guard that holds it in so that it is easier to remove, the nylon straps and buttons will be more than adequate to hold it in.
5) American made. When more and more things seem to be having quality problems from being made overseas, its nice to see an American company "getting it right". The only cons I have on this knife are all personal preferences, and shouldn't take away from the fact that this is an excellent outdoor knife.
Customer Review: Good product
Summary: 3 Stars
My boyfriend wanted this knife for camping. It's actually bigger than we thought it would be, but still a great product. I would prefer a smaller, less cumbersome knife, but my boyfriend seems to like it just fine.Customer Review: Great Knife
Summary: 5 Stars
Knife is very sturdy and well made. It's a bit hard to get out of the sheath at first but I understand this is by design. The heavy weight of it makes it quite easy to chop at trees or split logs. Thanks to the 3 holes a little para cord and it's turned in to a makeshift spear. All around great buy for the money.Customer Review: Great Knife
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this knife for a young man that is training in knife fighting and will be going survival camping with me this fall. I searched high and low for a knife that would fit the survival and fighting needs well. I was impressed by all of the reviews on this knife and am very happy with my choice. I initially started knife shopping because one of my sons is on orders for Iraq, is in the infantry, and I thought he should have a good knife. I chose the Kabar Warthog for him and myself. After ordering the LMF II, I was second guessing my kabar purchase, but I like the Kabar Warthog fixed blade better than the LMF even though it is not as specialized in design. If I was an Army Aviator, I would surely carry the LMF II.
The knife is well constructed, of high quality materials. I really like the concept of the full tang, though fully insulated from the butt cap. I am not fond of a serrated blade, nor the serrated location on the blade.
The knife has a nice weight, and balance. I don't like the handle shape, it doesn't fit my large hands well. Luckily the young man is only 13 so he does not have that problem.
The blade sharpens up very nicely, and I am sure this knife will serve him well in the future. The sheath is overkill for most, but offers a myriad of options for carry,