Opinions on Gerber Mark I

http://thegerberknives.com/mark.html

I'm not an expert but my buddy has the MK II and claims this is the knife.

 

I'm going to have to agree with your buddy on that one.

 

I had a Mark II and wish I didn't sell it. Awesome, durable knife, it was just so tempting to stab something with it though...hahaha. Never seen a Mark I.

 

Just bought a Gerber Mark 2 from Grainger Industrial Supply.

It was on closeout, and only cost $30.08!!! They only had 1 left at this price. I would have bought 10 if they were available. This was the cheapest I've seen one for sale. Score!

Fixed Blade Knife, Drop Point, Black - Folding Knives - Cutting Tools - Hand Tools : Grainger Industrial Supply

 

I probably have a mark one, its the grey handle version with the SS blade, i'm selling back the mark 2 I got from the original seller, great knife would the perfect grip, sure beats a strider by price at least..

 

Swan Island?

I'm feeling the need to check tomorrow....

 

I had a Gerber Mark I probably late '70's vintage- until I lost it near Seattle Center. IRRC the whole thing, knife and scabbard fell off my belt or some dang thing.

It was sharp as the dickens, not really a utility piece but would sure take care of some business in a pinch.

I think if I had another one I'd wrap the hilt with bike handlebar tape or something sticky like that.

 

I ordered it at Swan Island, but the last one in the system was out of state. They are transfering it in to Swan Island, with some other goods I ordered. But I got the last one of the clearance. I'll will call it in a couple days when it comes in.

Sorry to get your hopes up. If I knew about the clearance before I would have stocked up on them, and passed the word along sooner. I'm just glad I got the last one at that price.

The part number was 2EVD5.

 

No prob, awesome score! I would have never have thought to look there for a Gerber....

Side note: Andy and Bax did have a whole mess of Gerber/Fiskars hatchets and axes when I was there Thursday....

 

I just got hold of a mark I it's the later one with the cordura sheath.
A guy give it to me for sharpening some knives for him.