Buy Gerber 22-01463 Coyote Brown LMF II Infantry KnifeGerber 22-01463 Coyote Brown LMF II Infantry Knife Product Description:
- Rugged, versatile survival tool
- Lashing holes for use as a spear
- Low profile sheath with built in sharpener
- Handle material glass filled nylon with TPV overmold
- Blade material 420HC Stainless
Product Description
Features a 4.84 in. 420HC Stainless blade and a 5.75 in. Coyote brown textured Kraton handle. Comes complete with a molded plastic and nylon sheath. Holes through the blade and handle allow lashing to specific gear. Skull crusher handle end. Soft rubber over-molding on the main sheath to reduce noise. Butt cap is physically separated from the tang by handle substrate for shock absorption amd electrical isolation.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
Very satisfied with this knife but the sheath is overbuilt
By G. Schauble
I did a lot of research before choosing the Gerber LMF 2, so you can trust me if you are just starting your search for a great backwoods knife that you've just found it. I wanted a high quality survival knife that wouldn't fail me in the backcountry but at a reasonable price and this is it. This knife is heavier than I expected and I suppose this would bother some folks who intend on wearing it on extended hikes but I wore it on an 8 mile hike the other day and it didn't bother me a bit. I like the heft and solid feel of the knife for chopping and hacking. I crafted a bow on a recent camping trip using just this knife and it was amazing for tillering the limbs. You could work all day long with this knife the handle is so comfortable, and it absorbs shock amazingly well. The knife comes fairly sharp but I took my Lansky sharpening system to it and gave it a razer edge and it has held it very well. The carbide sharpener in the sheath works pretty well and I have read that the carbide blades are replaceable but I can't find them anywhere online so I just use my speedy sharp tool to maintain the edge and I will rely on the sheath sharpener for survival situations rather than wear it out. I also read online that the rubberized grip on a lot of these knives was falling apart from being taken in and out of the sheath but mine has no signs of wear. I wonder if Gerber caught on to this and re formulated the rubber. Also the retention straps to hold my knife in the sheath fit just perfect out of the box, they aren't too tight like a lot of other folks have mentioned theirs were. I would say my only complaint about this knife is the sheath. I loved it at first but now I hate it. It's way too bulky. If you compare the size of the knife to the sheath it's ridiculous. And it holds the knife way too tight. If you wear the knife just on a belt and try to remove the knife you will need both hands because the belt loop is way too big on the sheath and the knife fits so tight. I have to wear the knife crossdraw and upside down on my belt using the tighter lower loop so I can draw the knife one handed downward. The sheath comes with straps for leg carry but how irritating would that get on a hike. One plus to the sheath is it can be fastened to a backpack in a variety of ways so that is cool. I am highly considering just ordering a leather sheath for the knife online. Anyways, that should cover it. Still a fantastic knife for the money. It works well for home remodeling work too, I have been wearing mine the last week while remodeling our bathroom and have found it comes in handy for a lot of jobs.
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
Ok knife-Sheath difficult to use
By MTN man
I purchased this knife to replace/retire my 30 year old USAF/USN issue pilot survival knife with leather sheath. The Gerber knife blade is of good quality and did everything in my test that my issue survival knife did-no better-no worse.The Gerber sheath is another story.The sheath is made to be attached to a GI vest hanging upside down so you pull (with some authority)down to release the knife. If you wear it on your belt you need to attach at least one of the leg straps to hold the sheath down while you pull the knife out. Without some kind of leg strap you need 2 hands to get the knife out which is not very practical. There are also 2 snap straps holding the knife in the sheath as well. An excellent design if you are paratrooper,but very difficult to use and to snap with the knife on your hip. If you wear the knife on your hip, the point on the butt cap used to break glass will stick you if you lean over on that side. With the Gerber sheath you will never lose the knife, but not very practical for the general public and it is very bulky. I purchased a new nylon and velcro sheath for $10 for my old knife and will continue to use it and not the Gerber
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful.Gerber LMF 2
By Nilpoc
This is a quality knife for the price. The blade is durable and keeps a good edge with moderate use. It is well balanced with a very comfortable grip. Comes with a solid sheath made of hard plastic, secured by web nylon. Knife snaps securely into sheath and is reinforced by two nylon straps. Extra nylon straps with plastic buckles are included for fitting. The only minor drawback I have encountered in the past month of ownership is that with all of the provided fitting options, the sheath is a bit bulky.I consider this knife a value and would buy it again.The Good+Durable Blade+Well Balanced+High-quality sheath with built in sharpener+Comfortable Grip+HeftThe Not-Quite-As-Good- minor bulk
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