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: Outstanding tactical knife
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best knife I've ever had, period. I enjoy hiking for days in a row and having a good knife is probably the most important thing to have on your side (along with a good friend and map, of course).
Pros:
1. Sturdy and well built with a great thick blade (you can use it as a hatchet if you hammer it with a stone)
2. Crafted *IN THE USA, YES SIR*: this is no cheap Chinese knock-off (sorry guys, you can't be great at everything)
3. Isolated butt-cap, which means that, if by an extremely unfortunate accident of life, you happen to dig into a electrical main, you won't die. (Apparently, this would be useful if you're into urban combat: that's what they say in the manual)
4. Comfortable grip material: it feels like your hand binds well to the knife.
5. Ships with a good sheath, very technical and complete with a neat sharpener: definitely a plus.
Cons:
1. Weight (3/4 lbs) and size mean this is no man-purse knife. If the TSA folks catch you with that I guess you better have no plans for the following 3 days.
2. You need to sharpen it before using it.
3. My girlfriend freaks out when she sees the knife.
Overall, a great knife for a wide range of use. Have fun!
Customer Review: One of the best large survival knifes out there. Buy it!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Gerber LMF II is my definant favorite knife. It is very well made (In Portland Oregon)I have used it alot in the out-of-doors hiking and camping.I put it through the test that I put all my survival knives through, the -fire wood making- test, in which it preformed eceptionally well. It chops with ease and then batons, splits and shaves the wood very well while not losing its edge. The ergonimics on the handle are very good, it looks in the pics that its square handle might not be too comfortable, but it is just the opposite. I love to just hold this knife, the thumb ramp is good and the palm swell is wonderfull. Another thing that I love about the LMF II is its features, it has the sharpener and the hammer, the lashing holes, the serrations and a spike on the butt. One important thing that I wanted to mention is the sheath. The sheath is one of the coolest out there, I put a lot of time into researching knives before I settled on this one and its sheath puts all the rest to shame, it has a slim profile with so many options and functions. For around 60~70 bucks, this knife is THE BEST deal that you will EVER find A-N-Y-W-H-E-R-E!
This knife definantly deserves more than 5 stars. Do yourself a favor, Buy this knife.
Customer Review: Good Enough For Government Work
Summary: 5 Stars
I've always had great experiences with Gerber, from their multi-tools to the basic little pocket knife. And the LMF II doesn't disappoint.
I received one as a gift about a 6 weeks before my last deployment and liked it so much I ordered 20 for the guys in my unit. Every knife saw daily use during our 18 months in Afghanistan. We used them for anything and everything. It's not exactly what I'd consider a fighting blade, because of it's size. But it does hold up so well to all kinds of abuse, that I'd have no problem using in a combat situation.
For anyone looking to buy a good quality utility blade that looks great and is well made...the LMT II is great for the price. Don't be deterred by the lesser reviews. Anyone who buys knives knows they often come semi-sharp, so expect to do some sharpening. Also, you need to know what a particular knife is designed for...if you intend to punch a car door with this, you'll be a fool with a broken blade. Yes, I know from experience...but I sent it off to Gerber abd they replaced it no questions asked. FYI: Gerber is one of the few companies that truly back their product. Five years ago they exchanged a multi-tool that got fused in an electrical incident.
Customer Review: great knife
Summary: 5 Stars
(stephen is my dad)
i got this knife a month ago and it is amazing. its a beast. i cut a tree down that was like 5 inces in diameter with it. and it was still rasor sharp. the sharpener is very nice also and could be very useful out in the backcountry or in a survival situation. the glass breaker on the pommel coud be useful for someone in the military i guess but i dont need it. the sheath is made of strong fiberglass with a rubber coating. it comes with straps to strap it to your leg if you want but i prefer to wear it on my belt with just the lower strap to keep it from getting caught on things. since it was originally designed for the air force it has 2 nylon straps that can be buckled around the handle of the knife to keep it from coming out of the sheath and it is very tight in the sheath so that if you were jumping out of an airplane (or runnning through the woods) it would have no chance of coming out of the sheath.
the knife is very well balanced and would be very effective in a knife fight also. and the sheath is antidextris; you can put the knife in it eaither way.
it is a very nice knife and i would reccomend it to any outdoorsman or militaryman .
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.