Description
Gerber Mark 2: The Jungle Knife of Vietnam
1986-1987
Designed in the 1960s by the legendary knife maker, Pete Gerber, the MK 2 was built for the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. Known for its distinctive double-edged blade and rugged construction, it quickly became a favorite among soldiers.
BLACK ARMORHIDE TYPE 4 : "SURVIVAL"; POWDER COATED; 440C STEEL; STRAIGHT; 8 TEETH/IN.; BRUSH FINISH BLADE; VERTICAL 1 LOGO
C3S: CORDURA TYPE 3S; "SURVIVAL"; BLACK CORDURA® NYLON; FLAT-TIP; WITH WELT; LOW WRAP-AROUND STRAP; WITH STONE POCKET; WITH BIANCHI™ FASTENER; FOLDED-FORWARD BELT LOOP; SHEATH STAMP & LOGO ON BIANCHI™ FASTENER; SINGLE NYLON LEG TIE;
The Cordura® Type 3S sheaths are black colored, nylon cloth sheaths identical with the Cordura® Type 3 sheaths but with an added pocket for a sharpening stone.
A pocket for a sharpening stone is sewn to the front of the sheath. The pocket is of a clever design that allows easy insertion and extraction of the stone. The pocket itself is 3 1/4 inches tall and open at top and bottom with a male "DOT" snap mounted on the front face. Sewn to the front inside face of this open loop is a 1 1/4 inch wide 7 inch long nylon strap with a female "Dot" fastener on the upper end. The stone is placed on top of the strap and strap and stone pushed down into the pocket. The snap is then fastened on the front face of the pocket. Unsnap the snap and pull up on the end of the strap and the stone is easily withdrawn. People with large hands or thick fingers will love this design. However, I don't believe a sharpening stone was included with the sheath.
The knife is retained in the sheath by means of a single 1 inch wide nylon strap which "wraps around" the knife hilt just above the guard and is secured by means of a "DOT" snap fastener. A Bianchi™ belt fastener is sewn to the rear of the sheath. They have the three-line Gerber name/address stamp on the belt fastener mount. The stamp, facing the left side of the sheath reads "GERBER" / "LEGENDARY BLADES" / "Portland, OR 97223".
The Cordura® Type 3S sheaths are found with 1986-1987 Mark II knives in the approximate serial number range of D0269S to F2638S
This serial number is E4190S
