GERBERGear LMF II Infantry Survival Knife, Military Grade Tactical Fixed Blade with Serrated Edge, Shock Absorbing Handle, Molle Sheath and Sharpener, Black

I did a lot of research before choosing the Gerber LMF 2, so you can trust me if you are just starting your search for a great backwoods knife that you've just found it. I wanted a high quality survival knife that wouldn't fail me in the backcountry but at a reasonable price and this is it. This knife is heavier than I expected and I suppose this would bother some folks who intend on wearing it on extended hikes but I wore it on an 8 mile hike the other day and it didn't bother me a bit. I like the heft and solid feel of the knife for chopping and hacking. I crafted a bow on a recent camping trip using just this knife and it was amazing for tillering the limbs. You could work all day long with this knife the handle is so comfortable, and it absorbs shock amazingly well. The knife comes fairly sharp but I took my Lansky sharpening system to it and gave it a razer edge and it has held it very well. The carbide sharpener in the sheath works pretty well and I have read that the carbide blades are replaceable but I can't find them anywhere online so I just use my speedy sharp tool to maintain the edge and I will rely on the sheath sharpener for survival situations rather than wear it out. I also read online that the rubberized grip on a lot of these knives was falling apart from being taken in and out of the sheath but mine has no signs of wear. I wonder if Gerber caught on to this and re formulated the rubber. Also the retention straps to hold my knife in the sheath fit just perfect out of the box, they aren't too tight like a lot of other folks have mentioned theirs were. I would say my only complaint about this knife is the sheath. I loved it at first but now I hate it. It's way too bulky. If you compare the size of the knife to the sheath it's ridiculous. And it holds the knife way too tight. If you wear the knife just on a belt and try to remove the knife you will need both hands because the belt loop is way too big on the sheath and the knife fits so tight. I have to wear the knife crossdraw and upside down on my belt using the tighter lower loop so I can draw the knife one handed downward. The sheath comes with straps for leg carry but how irritating would that get on a hike. One plus to the sheath is it can be fastened to a backpack in a variety of ways so that is cool. I am highly considering just ordering a leather sheath for the knife online. Anyways, that should cover it. Still a fantastic knife for the money. It works well for home remodeling work too, I have been wearing mine the last week while remodeling our bathroom and have found it comes in handy for a lot of jobs.

This is a great knife plain and simple. The feel, finish, and quality are outstanding for the price of this knife. I have had an Ontario TAK survival knife for years. This Ontario knife deployed with my multiple times as an Infantry Soldier and was my fail safe, in case things went horribly wrong. I always liked the Ontario knife until I saw this knife for sale. The Gerber LMF II blows my old blade out of the water.Reasons why it is better:-The Gerber LMF II is approximately the same length as the TAK knife; however the LMF's blade is designed differently. It has a sloped tip on the top portion of the blade to allow for better piercing if needed. The TAK does not have this feature; it is just a flat top blade.-The LMF's handle is slightly slimmer than the TAK but has a very nice rubber grip with shock absorption into it. The LMF's handle also has a strike point at the end of it and flat spot for hammering. Again, the TAK does not.-Both are approximately the same weight and about the same balance in your hands, but the LMF has a slight hand guard designed into the handle, to protect you if you are cutting or thrusting into an object. The TAK does not.-The sheath for the LMF is where it really sets it apart from the rest. The sheath is very well constructed, fully adjustable about 10,000 different ways, and is very practical. Zero movement or play comes from the knife once in the sheath. (This is big for me. This helps keep sound reduction down and keeps the knife from wiggling loose after long periods of time or from fast movement) The TAK's sheath is horrible to say the least. The knife is good quality but the sheath is worth about $2 brand new. No effort or design was put into the sheath or its capability. That was always a very sore point for me about the TAK when I purchased it years ago, and the newest versions still have the same crappy sheath.-Last is the price. The LMF is under $70 and as good as they come. The TAK is a great knife, poor sheath, and is well over $100. Without a doubt, if you want the best bang for your buck, and when your life depends on it...go for the LMF like I did. You will not be disappointed.P.S. - Several people mentioned about how HEAVY the LMF is... Maybe it's me, but I don't think the knife is heavy at all. Part of that could be from me carrying the TAK all these years, but I want to have a good solid knife in my hand and not a butter knife. Just my opinion from an old grunt. Hoped this helped and good luck.

This knife is a beast! It's the same great quality that I expect from Gerber Knives. It feels great in my hands, the grip is easy to hold and won't slip, the pommel is a glass break, and the blade is coated and corrosion resistant. The sheath has a quick sharpener built right into it. I wish I had this knife when I was still serving in the Army.

It's a cool knife and it's definitely heavy duty enough for whatever you have in mind. But.It would have been really nice for them to make it a little bit thinner( maybe .140"x 1.25" instead of .180x ~1.62) in the smidge longer(+.75-1.25"). the knife so heavy that it's noticeably slower to swing, Which is kind of insane. Comes pretty sharp out of the box. Don't know what else to say. It's too thick, heavy and not pointy enough to be A Decent combat knife or hunting knife, but it probably would make a decent survival knife. It's a chonky boi.