{"product_id":"gerber-lmf-ii-infantry-knife","title":"Gerber LMF II Infantry Knife 1629","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Gerber LMF II Infantry is an American-made survival knife with a 4.88\" black, partially serrated 420HC stainless blade, an insulated nylon handle, and a MOLLE-compatible sheath. It grew out of the U.S. Army's search for an aircrew survival and egress knife. The civilian version has since become a standard in vehicle kits, bug-out bags, and camp gear. This is a new knife from Gerber, not issued surplus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort and Sweet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerber LMF II Infantry, Black (Gerber model 22-01629)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.63\" overall length with a 4.88\" blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e420HC stainless steel, black finish, drop point, partially serrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass-filled nylon handle with black TPV rubber overmold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulated tang with separate stainless steel striking pommel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMOLLE-compatible ballistic nylon sheath with built-in sharpener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe LMF II and the Aircrew Survival Egress Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGerber was founded in Portland, Oregon in 1939 and calls itself the largest maker of knives and multi-tools for the U.S. armed forces. The LMF II was engineered under former military man Jeff Freeman to free aircrew from a downed aircraft by cutting through fuselage skin, seat belts, and helicopter Plexiglas. When the Army evaluated knives against its Aircrew Survival Egress Knife (ASEK) standard, Gerber's design met every requirement and outperformed the competing Ontario model on electrical insulation. The ASEK version was approved for military purchase. The LMF II Infantry is its field-tested sibling, built for soldiers and civilians who want the same knife without the aircrew-specific kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade, Handle, and Sheath Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe drop point blade is 420HC stainless steel with a saber grind and a non-reflective black finish. Serrations near the handle saw through webbing and rope, while the plain edge toward the tip handles carving and general cutting. 420HC is not a premium steel, but it resists corrosion and takes an edge quickly in the field. The handle is glass-filled nylon with a high-traction TPV rubber overmold that limits blisters during long work. The tang stops short of the stainless steel butt cap, so the handle insulates against stray live wires and absorbs shock when you use the pommel as a hammer or glass breaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLashing holes in the guard let you bind the knife to a pole as an improvised spear. The ballistic nylon sheath has a fire-retardant coating and a built-in sharpener. It mounts to a belt or MOLLE vest, or straps to your thigh for leg carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTruck, Boat, and Campsite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMany owners keep the LMF II in a truck, boat, or 72-hour emergency kit, where the glass-breaking pommel and seat-belt-cutting serrations matter most. Campers use it to split small logs, shave kindling, and build shelters, and owners who carry it around saltwater report very little rust. Two honest notes: the knife weighs about 12 ounces, which is heavy for everyday belt carry, and the sheath grips tightly until it breaks in. Reviewers regularly call it one of the best values among American-made survival knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gerber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67132710453489,"sku":"67132710453489","price":136.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7043\/8085\/files\/G1629Final.jpg?v=1791382103","url":"https:\/\/www.americanapipedream.com\/products\/gerber-lmf-ii-infantry-knife","provider":"Americana Pipedream Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}