Antique Store Find! A Gerber MK 1 Dagger Boot Knife

[@thomasodell8841]

I like the Gerber MK 1, it was my first Gerber knife bought it in 1979. The early ones had tool steel blades. The MK2 had longer blade and serrations on sides of blade. There is also a model called the Command 1 and 2. They had serrations on one side of tip. They have rat tail tangs. They were really popular don't know why they discontinued them. If ya get luckey they also had a small dagger called Guardian 1& Guardian 2. Great video Stay Safe.

[@tomritter493]

Tthier was also a gaurdian 1no serrations and 2 that were full size

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for sharing your experience with the MK 1. I have a lot to learn about these knives. I appreciate you watching, my friend.

[@marksteadman1273]

What a cool knife and a great "blast from the past"! I always liked both the Mark 1 and the Mark 2. I actually preferred the Mark 2, but the price was way out of my league as a poor college student. Also, it was big enough I just couldn't convince myself that I had any practical use for one. Gerber did make non-serrated versions of the Mark 2, that's the version that I wanted. I remember that the serrated versions were way more popular though. I thought about buying a Mark 1 as a consolation prize, but I never quite got around to it. Then one day, neither the MK 1 or MK 2 were available in my town any more. I ended up buying a little Case boot knife instead. I'm still a bit of a sucker for boot knives, even though I still can't convince myself that I actually have any real use for one.

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for the info, Mark. I did read that there were different variations of this "series" of knives. They are really neat daggers. I appreciate you dropping by, my friend.

[@RJsKnives]

I had a Mark 2 but it was sold off years ago. Wish I still had it. I still have one Gerber dagger type knife, I need to find it. When I was in high school, everyone wanted these type knives. Great find!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks, RJ. Too bad you sold it off! I appreciate you stopping by, my friend.

[@THEBANDIT7979]

It was featured in the James Bond movie. Tomorrow never dies. And it started a dagger revival for knife collectors. Seeing pierce brosnan use it in the movie was cool.

[@knifedelights7473]

I think it was a similar knife, but not the Mark 1. When researching the Mark one, the model used in the bond movie was mentioned. I just can't remember the model right now. Thanks for stopping by and watching, Bandit.

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

I always wanted to try a boot knife that’s a great piece…… and you did a fantastic job on cleaning it up stay well Tommy I’ll catch you soon!!!!!! 😊

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks Pete. Bad thing is that I can't use it as a boot knife in my state. But it's still a good find. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@davidkurle5418]

That's a very cool piece! Thanks for the look at it, my friend!

[@knifedelights7473]

You're welcome, David! I appreciate you watching my friend.

[@knivesiguess]

I've had one of those since 2007. I didn't know what it was for the longest time. One of the most prized knives in the collection for sure. That one's the early 1980s model, the late 1970s model had green paint on the handle and different blade steel.

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for the info and sharing your story! This was definitely a surprise find. Thanks for watching, KG. Keep charging.

[@NorthStarKnifeReviews]

Very cool find. Have a great day Tom.

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks Ray. Hope you and the family are recovering. God bless, my friend.

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

That's awesome! You did a nice job cleaning it up too. Great video 👍

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks Jeremy. I always appreciate your comments and feedback.

[@bigjsknives]

Man, that day was a blast!! I was so excited and ready for this day and was very happy that both of us found some good scores not only for our own collections but were able to help a some others along the way!! Can't wait till ur back in town, next time we will hit Apple Dumplins for some home cooked style food!!

[@knifedelights7473]

Oh Boy! That sounds great! I can't wait to make it back south again! Thanks again for the great time, Big J! Keep charging.

[@RandysWSG]

That's a really cool find! Glad you guys had fun!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks Randy. When is your giveaway. I'd like to contribute. Keep charging my friend.

[@RandysWSG]

@@knifedelights7473 That's very awesome of you!! I have a few few sending me things, so I am just waiting one all of that. You are welcome to as well but please don;t feel any obligation my friend! Already a huge lot. I will have to split it up into several packages lol

[@TimsSchoolOfFish]

Great find, Tom! I love it! Good stuff as always, brother👊🏻

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks Tim. I appreciate you stopping by my friend.

[@TimsSchoolOfFish]

@@knifedelights7473 You’re welcome!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Nice find. This is probably the most replicated boot knife in the world! Great find and nice clean up.

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks, Tobias. You just never know what you'll find, and this was a great surprise. I appreciate you dropping by, my friend. Keep charging.

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Wonderful find Tom!!!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks, LTC! I appreciated your thoughts on daggers that we discussed the other day. Keep charging, my friend.

[@SeanT_1967]

Hey Tom, Great job cleaning that one up! Thanks brother 😎🙏🏻

[@knifedelights7473]

You're welcome, Sean. I was pleased with how it cleaned up. I appreciate you dropping by, my friend.

[@TheRadiogeek]

Very nice! That cleaned up nicely. Thanks for showing us how it’s done. 👍

[@knifedelights7473]

You're welcome, RG! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@rwa123]

That’s a beautiful old school knife. It sure looks good all cleaned up. Nice job! I believe the “D” stands for Dagger and the “S” is for Stainless. Great video Tom! Cheers, R Dubya

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for the info, Dubya! Glad you enjoyed a look at this one. I appreciate you stopping by, my friend.

[@skwissgaar_skwigelf_kdz3251]

the s in the serial # is for stainless (440) meaning its post 1981, prior to that they were L6 tool steel and blades measured to an even 5 inches, while the post 81 ss models were 4.5 in.

[@knifedelights7473]

That is some great info! Thanks for sharing it, my friend.

[@JoseGonzalez-yx6vm]

A great looking dagger, polished out nicely, thanks for the video, Tom.

[@knifedelights7473]

You're welcome Jose. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Terrysknivesandmanstuff]

Great find brother Tom!!! Looking good after a visit to the Knife DELIGHTS spa !!!! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@knifedelights7473]

You're welcome, Terry! Glad you enjoyed it my friend.

[@rasputinscastle]

They were cool knives. I had one, but it was lost to time. 😊

[@knifedelights7473]

Oh no! I hate lost knives! Lol Thanks for watching Rasputin.

[@tomritter493]

Great blade tom nice clean up too never owned a mk1 had a gaurdien 2 no serrations designed by lovelass

[@knifedelights7473]

Wow, I know the Guardian was a pretty popular knife. Thanks for watching, Tom. Keep charging.

[@mikecurtis2585]

Great looking knife! It cleaned up great! Have a wonderful week!!!

[@knifedelights7473]

You have a great week too! Thanks for watching Mike.

[@kirbycreekmo]

Fun find Tom. Classic Gerber.

[@knifedelights7473]

Very classic, my friend! It was a fun find for sure. Thanks for dropping by, KCO! Keep charging.

[@petergambino2129]

I love this!

[@knifedelights7473]

It's a great knife, Peter! Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@jeffjackson5331]

That is pretty cool

[@knifedelights7473]

I agree, Jeff. Thanks for stopping by my friend.

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@knifedelights7473 you are very welcome my friend

[@terrillschneider3778]

I need a boot knife for my collection Better get hunting

[@knifedelights7473]

Lol! The hunt is part of the fun. Good luck, my friend. God bless and thanks for watching.

[@terrillschneider3778]

Nice find but you scare me with that Dremel

[@knifedelights7473]

That's okay, I scared myself! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@thebluecollarbadass9945]

I had this knife and loved it till my idiot brother broke the tip like to know how he did it cause this knife is choice

[@knifedelights7473]

Lol. I know about brothers! Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@thebluecollarbadass9945]

@@knifedelights7473 he also lost my Buck 119 fixed blade and that fool is 6 years older and this happened when I was 11 and in the Boyscouts

[@gizmocarr3093]

Great find!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks, Gizmo! I appreciate you dropping by, my friend.