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: Great knife - excellent balance/grip, nice price
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not a survivalist type by any means. This knife was purchased for some recreational camping and some boring yard work. That said, it's a great knife. The balance is exceptional and the grip beats some of the more expensive knives that I own. My hands tends to perspire easily so I appreciate that it feels glued to my palm.
It's a little smaller than I expected so not ideal for clearing branches (for that, a kukri or inexpensive machete works much better), but it feels so comfortable that I use it anyway. It holds an edge well and is not too difficult to sharpen. The integrated sharpener does help, but I still prefer a good whetstone or a diamond bar.
I've been using it to clear up some yard waste recently. It's heavy enough that I don't worry about attacking some 1" saplings with it. As mentioned, it's not ideal for clearing brush but is absolutely perfect for coconuts :D. I don't see myself egressing from an aircraft anytime soon, but the pommel works ideally on cocunuts. It also slices right through ropes I was using to bundle up leaves.
My only reservation is the sheath. It's quite rugged, but also quite bulky. Luckily, the sheath can be disassembled somewhat so can attach via velcro straps to a good utility belt. I prefer to keep mine horizontally mounted anyway, so that works out.
My usual workhorse knife is a very inexpensive Buck that can be had for $20. This one has replaced it, and is an exceptional value.
Customer Review: excellent knife and customer service
Summary: 5 Stars
Best knife I've ever owned.
I just got back from about 40 days on the road and the wild, and before that I used it overseas. This is the best knife, it feels great, the handle is amazing - the sheath has MOLLE straps and a drop legs. It's secure and it's tough. I;ve used it from everything to gutting fish, to spear fishing, to sharpening wood, cutting wires, cutting aluminum cans.
I broke one of the drop leg clips by slamming it on the back door of the jeep and I told gerber about it and how could i buy a new one - heck they just sent me a whole new sheath because they are good guys and I would buy from gerber over and over. I happen to really like the sheath a lot. It stays on when you are running thru any environment - trust me a loser sheath, you'd run a mile and look down and wonder where your knife went. You can hand upside down and know that your knife is with you at all times.
Watch your knife! People would snarf this from you in a minute. It's a beauty - but more importantly - it helped me survive some tough spots here and abroad and it's still going - I also wouldn't cut wood with it, so my black finish is still pretty decent even after cutting cans.
PS: Seems like you should only chop wood logs with this in an emergency - sounds like a recipe for failure - find a axe or saw - but certainly it's been excellent with wood for me for getting my needs for a modest fire, or sharpening sticks.
Customer Review: Knife Review
Summary: 4 Stars
This Knife is awesome ! Very durable and extremely well built ! Knife comes with a really nice sheath. The sheath is a bit cumbersome although I do not believe there is any other sheath out there with the adaptability that this sheath has. You can literally attach it to anything you can imagine. The leg straps that come with it are very nice as well, they keep the knife in place while hiking. I use this knife as my hiking/survial knife and it has proven to be very good for that. I used to just carry a pocket knife, after seeing what this knife can do I will not leave home with out it. The sheath has a retension clip in it that keeps the knife extremely secure, you don't even have to use the nylon button straps that are near the handle. The knife stays in place no matter what kind of activity you are doing...trust me. The knife it self has a very nice feel to it, it fits in my hand very well. My only gripes about it are; I do wish the blade was about an inch longer, this could come in kinda handy. And I think that the factory could have put a slightly sharper edge on it. Don't get me wrong...this knife is sharp, but I thought it could be a little sharper...although that may take away from it's durability...not sure. Other than that I would definately purchase this knife again. There are several extreme durability tests that you can search and find on the net(youtube) that swayed me to buy this knife. It proved to be very tough !!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,
Customer Review: A very good knife -- just right size
Summary: 5 Stars
I laugh when I see people carrying 12 inch (or larger) knives out in the wilderness, because those knives are just too big to do the things you need done -- cut rope for a shelter, whittle branches for a trap, clean a fish, etc. The problem with going with a thin knife is that the blade will just not hold up to abuse (e.g. hammering it into a small sapling or shaving off the bark of a cedar tree).
That's where the LMF II fits in nicely. It's very sturdy, holds (and takes) a sharp edge, and is small enough to keep you from accidentally cutting your hand off.
My only complaint with the LMF II is the sheath. It's designed to stick to a Molex vest (think velcro) or strap to your calf. You can put the knife on a regular belt, but you have to get a small cord to tie it around your thigh, because the straps that come with the sheat are too large (they'll chafe your legs). I'd love to see this knife come with a custom fit leather sheath. Otherwise, great knife. Definitely get one, you won't be disappointed.
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Written by Arthur Bradley, author of "Process of Elimination" - an erotic thriller that pits a martial artist against a world-class sniper out to shape the Presidential election.