April 5, 2024
GERBER Mark II Knife
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GERBER MKIISerial number 073735 Made in 1978Black Aluminum Handle, Black Leather Sheath In 1967, when production of the Gerber Mark II started, I doubt that anyone involved would have predicted its phenomenal success. Since that time the Mark II has gone through many changes, in design, materials, manufacturing methods as well as marketing. Now, in 2011, 44 years later, it is still one of the most popular and collectible fixed blade knives available. This is unusual for a commercially manufactured knife.The Gerber Mark II is manufactured by Gerber Legendary Blades. It was designed by retired Army Captain Bud Holzman, who based the pattern off a Roman Mainz Gladius.It has a double-edged spear-point wasp-waisted blade, and used a distinctive handle similar to that of the Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife developed during World War II for the British Royal Marines. The Mark II was commonly carried by U.S. troops in the Vietnam War. The Mark II gained additional fame when it was used by Mel Gibson in the film The Road Warrior, also used by Robin Williams in the film The Survivors and featured in the science fiction/action movie Aliens in a memorable scene with Lance Henriksen and Bill Paxton. One of the most, if not the most popular knives of all time . The orange color on the blade and sheath is from a lamp shade. There is absolutely
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