Gerber Gator vs Gerber LMF II
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| Folding Knives | Gerber Gator | Gerber LMF II |
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| Overall Length | 7.2" (183mm) 9.0" (229mm) 8.86" (225mm) 25.70" 7.20" 16.00" 8.625" 15.55" 8.54" 8.50" 7.63" 18.75" 19.50" 9.00" 19.00" 24.00" 11.14" 8.86" 22.50" 8.625" | 10.59" (269mm) 10.59" 10.59" |
| Closed Length | 4.14" (105mm) 4.9 5.0 4.96 4.11 4.72 4.125 | |
| Blade Length | 3.08" (78mm) 4.02" (102mm) 3.6 3.60 3.76 3.62 7.5 6 4.00 4.02 3.7 7.63 3.75 2.75 18 15.44 12.00 9 10.75 18.00" 3.10" 10.50" 3.625" 6.65" 3.76" 3.62" 10.75" 9.00" 4.00" 12.00" 17.90" 6.10" 4.02" 15.50" 3.625" | 4.84" (123mm) 4.84 4.84" 4.84" |
| Blade Steel | 420HC | 420HC |
| Blade Style | Clip Point Gut Hook Drop Point Standard Other Drop Point, Other Hawkbill Tanto Trailing Point Kukri Drop Point, Other | Drop Point Drop Point |
| Handle Material | Glass Filled Nylon Glass-Filled Nylon Rubber Zytel Kraton Nylon High Carbon Steel with Gator-Grip Gator Grip GFN Rubber | Glass Filled Nylon Glass-Filled Nylon Nylon GFN GFN |
| Lock Type | Lockback Back Lock Lockback | |
| Weight | 3oz 6.6oz 1 lb. 2.00 oz. 3.00 oz. 13.21 oz. 4.47 oz. 5.25 oz. 10.80 oz. 4.96 oz. 4.40 oz. 5.40 oz. 14.30 oz. 8.00 oz. 7.67 oz. 1 lb. 11.30 oz. 1 lb. 5.80 oz. 4.20 oz. 3.80 oz. 6.60 oz. 14.40 oz. 1 lb. 4.80 oz. 4.47 oz. | 11.67oz 11.67 oz. 11.55 oz. 11.67 oz. |
| Country of Origin | USA China USA | USA USA |
| Assisted Open | No | |
| Automatic Knife | No | |
| Blade Color | Silver/Gray Black Black, Silver/Gray | Black |
| Blade Edge | Plain Partially Serrated/ComboEdge Serrated | Partially Serrated/ComboEdge |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel (CPM-S30V) S30V Steel Stainless Steel (420HC) Stainless Steel (440) Stainless Steel (400 series) Stainless Steel (154CM) Carbon Steel Carbon Steel (1055) Stainless Steel (high carbon) High Carbon Steel 420 Stainless Steel CPM S30V 154CM 1050 CPM S30V | Stainless Steel (420HC) 420 420 |
| Handle Color | Black | Brown/Tan Green/Olive Black |
| Knife Type | Folding Fixed Blade Manual Manual | Fixed Blade Fixed Blade |
| Knife Weight | 4.8 4.6 5.40 4.4 4.96 4.2 8.00 3.8 6.6 5.25 5.4 5.0 4.40 2.8 0.18 26.5 17.6 14.30 | 11.67 2.24 |
| Pocket Clip Included | No | |
| Point | Gut Hook Drop Point Clip Point Trailing Point Blunt tip Hawkbill Clip, saw | Drop Point |
| Sheath Included | Yes | Yes |
| Sheath Material | Leather ballistic nylon Nylon Plastic Cordura | ballistic nylon Nylon |
| Total length | 8.5 8.6 7.63 8.50 8.54 12.13 10.88 9.00 8.86 8.58 8.75 6.875 25.7 22.48 19 19.5 18.75 | 10.59 |
| Machete Type | Bush Bolo Kukri | |
| Finish | Black Bead Blast Polish Satin Polish | Black Black |
| Edge Type | Plain Serrated Plain | Serrated Serrated |
| Handle Length | 7.70" 4.10" 5.50" 5.00" 8.78" 4.96" 4.11" 8.00" 9.50" 7.00" 6.10" 4.84" 5.00" | 5.75" 5.75" |
| Color | Black Gray Black | Black Brown Green OD Green Black |
| Sheath | Nylon Leather Leather | Nylon Nylon |
| Model | Gator Gator-Mate Gator Machete Pro Gator Brush Thinner Golok Gator Bush Machete Gator Fillet Kukri Bolo Gator | LMF II LMF II |
| Model Number | 31-000758 06149 31-000705 30-001086 30-001085 22-41457 46932 22-41417 06064 46079 46069 31-000759 31-000083 30-001082 30-001083 31-002850 31-002848 75230 46904 46906 31-002074 31-002076 30-001086 | 22-41629 22-41463 22-41626 22-41627GN 22-41400 22-41629 |
| Best Use | Camp/Hike Hunting Fishing Hunting | Tactical Tactical |
| Product Type | Machete Knife Saw Knife | Knife Knife |
| Frame/Liner | Stainless Steel | |
| Cutting Edge | 7.33" 3.50" 3.30" 11.00" 15.50" 3.625" | |
| Blade width | 1.75" | |
| Blade Thickness | 0.13" 0.12" 0.25" 0.19" | |
| Blade Grind | Scandi Flat | |
| Handle Thickness | 0.94" 0.81" 0.82" 0.88" 0.90" 0.83" 0.81" | |
| Bolster Material | Steel Steel | |
| Opener | Thumb Hole Thumb Hole | |
| Blade Finish | Coated | |
| Details | ||
| Brand | Gerber | Gerber |
| Prices | ||
| MSRP | $123.95 | $123.95 |
| Used Price | $86.77 | $86.77 |
| Sale Price | $76.95 | $84.95 |
Folding Knives Descriptions
Gerber Gator
Gerber's iconic Gator line gets a boost with premium S30V steel. Polished blades and bolsters offer classic protection against corrosion and undeniable beauty. Its handle has been updated with a Gerber logo stamped steel bolsters and stylized Gator Grip rubber. This folding MODel has a drop point blade with a gut hook and a stout lockback mechanism. Includes an alligator-embossed leather sheath.
Gerber LMF II
The LMF II Infantry is a survival knife that has been field tested by the troops and designed with the help of Jeff Freeman. The LMF II is designed to take on any task you come across in Combat and survival situations. The non-reflective black finished 420HC stainless steel blade is partially serrated for maximum utility. The full-tang handle is glass-filled nylon with a TPV overmold that helps minimize blisters and general shock from pounding of the butt end breaker. Smart design includes lashing holes and handle grooves for use as a spear.The included sheath has Buckled ballistic nylon straps that are fire retardant coated MOLLE compatible design. The plastic sheath includes an integrated knife sharpener so you're never left with a dull edge.
