Made: 2007 Made by:Gerber Made in: USA Reviewed On: Wed Dec 10 2008
Reviewed By: AZ556
Review 7.50 out of 10
2 votes
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Ease of Use:
8
Quality:
9
Pros:
Cons:
Size:
overall length of 10.6 inches
Weight:
11.4 ounces
Price:
$136.06
AZ556's Review:
The LMF II was designed by Jeff Freeman for Gerber. It has a 4.8 inch blade, and an overall length of 10.6 inches. It weighs 11.4 ounces and is made of 12C27 Stainless Steel. It has a partially serrated, drop point blade. The handle is made of glass filled nylon with a rubber covering. The Gerber LMF II has a Glass-filled nylon with rubber (TPV) overmold and ballistic nylon with fire retardant coating. The LMF II sheath has a built-in sharpener. The Gerber LMF II is one of the strongest survival knives we have reviewed so far.
Manufacturer Description:
Down behind enemy lines? Left to fend for yourself? These are the scenarios that inspired the LMF II. Former military man, Jeff Freeman led the charge to engineer this fearless new 10" survival knife. And we field-tested with the troops.
This knife is as adaptable as the personnel who carry it. Use it to cut through the skin of a fuselage. Or sever a seat belt. Or egress through the Plexiglas of a chopper. Plus, the LMF II does a slick job cutting firewood and building shelter.
The over-molded handle successfully limits blistering. There is complete separation between the tang and butt cap, so the knife absorbs the shocks from hammering and prevents the shocks of electricity. Smartly situated grooves and lashing holes let the LMF II convert to a spear. The low-profile sheath facilitates movement, limits noise, works for parachuting, and attaches to a belt or Molle vest. The patented, integrated sharpener means edge retention in the field.
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