Gerber LMF II Knife Black Infantry Knife
The illustrated Gerber Knife was designed in collaboration with expert military instructor Frank Heyl and Jeff Freeman. The Black Infantry Version of the Gerber LMF II Knife features a 4.84" part serrated drop point fixed blade made of 420HC stainless steel. The blade of the Gerber LMF II Knife has a non reflective black finish. The nylon handle of this Gerber knife has a black TPV overmold, a metal butt cap that is suitable for use as a hammer or glass punch, and lashing/lanyard holes for spear conversion option. A black low profile composite sheath with integral sharpener and attachments for a Molle vest, belt or leg is included with this Gerber knife. The Black Infantry Version of the Gerber LMF II Knife has an overall length of 10.59", and weighs 11.4 ounces.
True Story from the field of the Gerber LMF II: “I’m here writing this letter because Gerber’s new LMF II worked just like you said it would. My spotter and I set our position over a section of road where there had been a great deal of IED’s (improvised explosive devices) placed. There was no moon and it was dark as it could get. This meant I would be able to see the bad guys with my NVG’s (night vision glasses), and they would not be able to see us… which is the way a soldier likes it.
As we began to engage two targets, a larger contingent of bad guys arrived and started looking for us. I decided we should pull back, and I radioed for evacuation. We moved to a bombed-out compound and set up a defensive position to wait for the helicopter. We were then told that the helo had been diverted to a med evac and we would have to wait for our Bradleys, which were about 10 or 15 minutes out… no big deal.
Two of the bad guys moved into the compound. We were waiting for them to come into the open for a clearer shot. As luck would have it, they turned on a generator. Within seconds, the compound was lit up like a Wal-Mart parking lot, and the two men continued their search.
My spotter and I noticed two 220-volt power lines running along the wall to the floodlights. I remembered you telling me that the handle and butt cap of the LMF II knife were insulated and would not conduct electricity.
I have to admit I wasn’t exactly thrilled about the thought of having to cut the “hot lines,” but in battle you do what you have to do.
I moved over to the wall and wedged the knife behind the power lines and used my body weight to cut through the lines. I did turn my head and close my eyes.
I felt the heat from the lines arcing but that was it. I wasn’t electrocuted. Darkness returned and our cover was restored. We were able to re-engage while we waited for our evac. The knife blade had a couple of chunks eaten out of it by the high voltage, but when I got back to the compound I worked most of them out with a honing stone. You can still see where the blade was arced. Thank you and your company for this great knife.”
SPC Dillard Johnson
Platoon Sergeant
3rd ID 3-7 Cav
Gerber Blades LMF II Sheath Issues
This knife is hugely popular with our Government Agencies and because of the strict testing requirements of this product; the sheath must pass a 10-G Gravity Test to withstand severe warfare conditions.
Gerber is aware that the straps may be extremely difficult and are working towards a resolution. However, there is a way to “stretch” the straps, making them easier to use.
Make sure both straps that contain the snaps are “unsnapped” and open
Place your LMF II Knife fully into the sheath
Extract your knife back out of the sheath about a half an inch
Snap both straps around the smaller portions of the knife handle at this point
With the snaps fastened, push the knife back into the sheath
Allow approximately 24 hours for the straps to stretch
After about 24 hours, your straps should have stretched to a more appropriate size allowing for easier functionality of the product.
To enhance the extraction of your blade with more ease, add a drop of oil on the inside hilt (tongue) of the sheath. The handle will rub the tongue with less friction and should extract much easier.
True Story from the field of the Gerber LMF II: “I’m here writing this letter because Gerber’s new LMF II worked just like you said it would. My spotter and I set our position over a section of road where there had been a great deal of IED’s (improvised explosive devices) placed. There was no moon and it was dark as it could get. This meant I would be able to see the bad guys with my NVG’s (night vision glasses), and they would not be able to see us… which is the way a soldier likes it.
As we began to engage two targets, a larger contingent of bad guys arrived and started looking for us. I decided we should pull back, and I radioed for evacuation. We moved to a bombed-out compound and set up a defensive position to wait for the helicopter. We were then told that the helo had been diverted to a med evac and we would have to wait for our Bradleys, which were about 10 or 15 minutes out… no big deal.
Two of the bad guys moved into the compound. We were waiting for them to come into the open for a clearer shot. As luck would have it, they turned on a generator. Within seconds, the compound was lit up like a Wal-Mart parking lot, and the two men continued their search.
My spotter and I noticed two 220-volt power lines running along the wall to the floodlights. I remembered you telling me that the handle and butt cap of the LMF II knife were insulated and would not conduct electricity.
I have to admit I wasn’t exactly thrilled about the thought of having to cut the “hot lines,” but in battle you do what you have to do.
I moved over to the wall and wedged the knife behind the power lines and used my body weight to cut through the lines. I did turn my head and close my eyes.
I felt the heat from the lines arcing but that was it. I wasn’t electrocuted. Darkness returned and our cover was restored. We were able to re-engage while we waited for our evac. The knife blade had a couple of chunks eaten out of it by the high voltage, but when I got back to the compound I worked most of them out with a honing stone. You can still see where the blade was arced. Thank you and your company for this great knife.”
SPC Dillard Johnson
Platoon Sergeant
3rd ID 3-7 Cav
Gerber Blades LMF II Sheath Issues
This knife is hugely popular with our Government Agencies and because of the strict testing requirements of this product; the sheath must pass a 10-G Gravity Test to withstand severe warfare conditions.
Gerber is aware that the straps may be extremely difficult and are working towards a resolution. However, there is a way to “stretch” the straps, making them easier to use.
After about 24 hours, your straps should have stretched to a more appropriate size allowing for easier functionality of the product.
To enhance the extraction of your blade with more ease, add a drop of oil on the inside hilt (tongue) of the sheath. The handle will rub the tongue with less friction and should extract much easier.
Question: How does this knife differ from these Gerber knives? SKU# Gerber-1400 or SKU #: Gerber-1626? Do they each come with the same sheath?
Answer: All of the Gerber LMF's are the same minus the color. They do all come with the same sheath.
Question: Does this product have one or two straps for the thigh rig?
Answer: The thigh rig has two straps to hold onto your leg.
Question: Is this model made in the U.S. or in China?
Answer: This Gerber Knife is made in the USA and the sheath is assembled in the US of US and imported components.
Question: does this knive come with all of the same accesories included as the model gerber 1400?
Answer: This Gerber Knife comes with all the same accessories as the 1400 model except for the strap cutter.
Question: Is it a single piece of metal all the way through or is the butt of the knife and the blade two separate pieces of metal?
Answer: The blade and the butt cap on this Gerber Knife are not one piece. If you view this product on Gerber's website and go through the images, you will be able to see how far back the tang goes. You can view the picture by viewing this link and scrolling through the images: http://www.gerbergear.com/Tactical/Knives/LMF-II-Knife_22-41629
Answer: All of the Gerber LMF's are the same minus the color. They do all come with the same sheath.
Question: Does this product have one or two straps for the thigh rig?
Answer: The thigh rig has two straps to hold onto your leg.
Question: Is this model made in the U.S. or in China?
Answer: This Gerber Knife is made in the USA and the sheath is assembled in the US of US and imported components.
Question: does this knive come with all of the same accesories included as the model gerber 1400?
Answer: This Gerber Knife comes with all the same accessories as the 1400 model except for the strap cutter.
Question: Is it a single piece of metal all the way through or is the butt of the knife and the blade two separate pieces of metal?
Answer: The blade and the butt cap on this Gerber Knife are not one piece. If you view this product on Gerber's website and go through the images, you will be able to see how far back the tang goes. You can view the picture by viewing this link and scrolling through the images: http://www.gerbergear.com/Tactical/Knives/LMF-II-Knife_22-41629
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