Gerber Survival Knives

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 at 10:38 am

Gerber has been building high quality knives since the early part of the 20th century, first starting with the production of kitchen knives. Eventually they transitioned into building survival knives as well as combat knives, multi-tools and folding knives. Originally an American owned company, it is now owned by Fiskars, which is based in Finland.

One of their most notable knives is the Gerber LMF II Aircrew Survival Egress Knife. This particular knife made news when it is partly credited with saving the lives of a platoon on patrol in Iraq. As the platoon took shelter in a building, insurgents turned the lights on, which would immediately expose the soldiers. With some very fast thinking, SFC Dillard Johnson used his Gerber LMF II ASEK to cut the power, by cutting all the way through a 220 volt electrical line, which caused the lights to shut off immediately. He was able to do this because of the Gerber knife's superior handle, which is insulated against electrical shock.

	Gerber 22-41121 Prodigy Survival Combat Knife List Price: $82.40 Sale Price: $43.95 Average Rating:
	Be prepared for anything with the Gerber 22-41121 Prodigy Survival Combat Knife. Featuring ultra-durable stainless steel construction and an ergonomic overmolded rubber handle, the Prodigy provides a sure grip in all conditions and boasts a great balance and feel...

	Gerber 22-01400 LMF II Survival Knife - Coyote Brown List Price: $136.06 Sale Price: $69.80 Average Rating:
	The Gerber 22-01400 LMF II Survival Knife was designed for survival during even the worst conditions. This 10-inch survival knife was engineered by former military man Jeff Freeman and was field-tested with troops, ensuring that it can stand up to rugged, rigorous use and offer high performance under a variety of emergency conditions...