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 Df8 Sharpener 3.25inch Length Diamond Coated Fingers Replicate Traditional Honing Steel Gerber Df8 Sharpener 3.25inch Length Diamond Coated Fingers Replicate Traditional Honing Steel

List Price: $52.68
Sale Price: $32.11
You save: $20.57 (39%)
 

Description

The specially curved diamond coated fingers replicate the swipe across a traditional honing steel. One swipe through the DF8 equals eight swipes across a regular steel. Once you use this sharpener blades almost never need regrinding because the edges never get rounded like they can with other honing and sharpening steels...
Maxam Padded Nylon Knife Display Roll Case 2 Straps For Closure Knives Not Included Maxam Padded Nylon Knife Display Roll Case 2 Straps For Closure Knives Not Included

List Price: $51.32
Sale Price: $27.69
You save: $23.63 (46%)
 

Description

Maxam Padded Nylon Knife Display Roll Case 2 Straps For Closure Knives Not Included
Benchmade 440 Osborne Opportunist Folder Wood Inlay Handle 3in. Plain Edge Blade & Famed Pocket Pal Sharpener for Plain & Serrated Edge Blades Benchmade 440 Osborne Opportunist Folder Wood Inlay Handle 3in. Plain Edge Blade & Famed Pocket Pal Sharpener for Plain & Serrated Edge Blades

List Price: $190.00
 

Description

If you're a knife nut like me, you'll love this high class, lightweight everyday pocket carry. It's gorgeous, has a beautiful ultra premium steel blade and weighs less than 2 oz. I don't mind that the thumb-stud opener is not ambidextrous cause I'm a righty...


Gerber Survival Knife Auctions on Ebay

f-3pcs-gerber-bear-grylls-lock-back-ultimate-survival-folding-combo-knife F 3PCS Gerber Bear Grylls Lock Back Ultimate Survival Folding Combo Knife
US $0.83 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 23:42:08 PDT
  | Watch this Item
gerber-bear-grylls-tactical-folding-survival-half-serrated-ultimate-knife-k136q Gerber Bear Grylls Tactical Folding Survival Half Serrated Ultimate Knife K136q
US $0.90 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 23:42:11 PDT
  | Watch this Item