Gerber LMF II Review - Best Survival Knife for the Money?

[@yonatanstraus4800]

The music is so annoying.

[@einsmarc]

Yes it is!

[@RONALD511]

Sell anything with music...but is has to be the right music...

[@colelawton4901]

Had this knife on a deployment in the jungle. Fit well on a plate carrier vertical carry and on a belt vertical or horizontal. Did everything I expected in a bush knife, but i was actually surprised how well it did at chopping for a small knife. Confident grip for stabbing with wet hands, effective as a weapon. However I fell off the side of a mountain and it tore apart the sheath (overcomable damage with boot lace) and broke the handle (cracked along the insertion point of the blade). I still used it to built shelters and stab my way up sheer elevation under load. So the knife is good as long as you dont fall off the side of a double canopy mountain with it.

[@bermo61]

Great story. I shall definitely try not to do as you suggest! Lol.

[@Crazybones111LIVE]

I've watched this about 50 times no joke over the last month or two. Mine arrived yesterday and it was kinda hard to get as I'm in Australia. Love the vid sooo much! Thanks

[@jeanducheamps7697]

Cut the background music. Irritating and sound like a sales demo rep

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Hey... First make sure you purchased the LMF II Survival or ASEK. If you got the Infantry, it does not come with a strap cutter. I mention that in the beginning of the video from 1:45 to 2:15. If you did get the Survival or ASEK and did not get a strap cutter... Go to Gerber's website look up "Gerber Gear" to find it with Google. Just contact them. I'm sure they'll make it right. Hope this helps. ~ David

[@TheNinjasniper12]

I own this knife I wouldn't trade it for anything it's amazing

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Good choice. My LMF II is still my "go to" knife. I take it along more than any other survival knife. Thanks for the comment. ~David

[@ArmyStinger150]

Very well done presentation David! I love my LMF II...I have the Survival version in Coyote. It was given to me by my Son-in-Law that is in the U.S. Army. He also bought another one for himself. I absolutely love this knife, the serrations are very useful and the weight never bothers me. I'm a retired Army vet myself. I just wish they had come up with the LMF II when I was in. I've had mine for a little over 2 years now...and it is still my favorite survival/ tactical knife.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Hey bro. Good question. Yes, I pretty much do this stuff full time now and I do make a few points when you guys use the links to buy gear... so every purchase helps float the boat and keep me focused on getting these revs out for you guys. Thanks man. ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Good question... Okay, so look at the SOG Seal Team Elite... the Gerber Prodigy Tanto, Gerber LHR and the Schrade Extreme Survival SCHF3. Gerber LHR and SOG Seal Team Elite lean more toward the tactical side. I have reviews posted for both. You may also want check out the SOG Seal Pup. Oh... I have the Gerber Myth Fixed Blade Pro here also... which I have not reviewed yet, but it's a VERY nice blade. Hope this helps. ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Hi Travis. Yes, I have like 15 gazillion knives and the one I carry on any excursion is the this Gerber LMF II... Let me know what you think of your LMF II when you get it. Take care. ~ David

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I've had my LMF since they came out. Its pretty much badass. I've even used it extensively for construction on my place, its a very durable blade. When I bought mine there weren't 3 variations and mine didn't come with the leg straps. I called Gerber to inquire about buying some and they sent me both straps, free of charge. Great company and an excellent knife.

[@MarcusAurileus]

Thanks for assisting in my decision to purchase the LMF II. Great, objective, detailed review with useful comparisons that made my purchase an easy and confident one.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Good question... You could ask Gerber... I do think the SOG Seal Team Elite and Seal Pups are designed for salt water use. And the SOG Force would be a good bushcraft blade. See my review of the Force and Seal Team Elite for more details and check the SOG website. Hope this helps. ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Yeah... it is a bit rowdy and somewhat distracting... Thanks for the comment. ~ David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks... The LMF II is one of my favorites. This knife has been in the field for years and has been extensively tested... I have not seen any streams where people have had problems with the 3/4 tang arrangement in the handle. I certainly have not. Hope this helps. ~David

[@bermo61]

This is one of the best reviews on this knife I have seen. Instead of bashing the handle with a log, you are using it for actual survival and cutting tasks. I just got my LMF II and will treat mine like a cutting tool that I don’t have to baby, but also not abuse. Guys have used these on deployment in some of the harshest conditions on the planet without issue. They don’t try to destroy them for you tube clicks like some do. But they use them plenty hard. Thank you for an honest review of a great product.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Wow... tough question. Did you watch my review of the SOG Seal Team Elite? If you want a survival knife vs a more tactical combat knife, I would suggest you consider the SOG Force vs. the LMF II instead... I have reviewed them both. Check out the video tab on Ultimate Survival Tips channel and check out the other two reviews. If you still have questions, let me know. If you are in no rush, I am really liking the Schrade Extreme Survival line also... Reviews on the way soon! Kind regards. ~ David

[@futuresonex]

Hey man, great channel! I just found it and have spent the last couple hours watching different videos. It's one of the best channels I've seen of this type!

[@Loggii112]

So far the most thorough review I've seen of this knife, been looking all over to understand the 3/4 tang construction. Thanks a lot, definitely getting this now.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks for the comment... Gerber will likely replace the knife. I recommend you send it back. Let me know how make out.

[@travisjones4320]

I have been reading and watching knife reviews for days trying to find my "best all around, camping, survival, hiking, BOB knife" and I had discounted this knife until your review. Now that I've seen it in action with good explanation this is the knife I'll buy. Thanks.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks for the comments and positives... I REALLY appreciate. If you are US based... I'd be awesome if you used any of the links I have in the video description to get a great price on Amazon... helps us keep the lights on... Thanks bro! ~ David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

More and more I am not fond of the pocket sharpeners of fixed V sharpeners as the fixed angle of the sharpening stones are not likely to match the factory blade angle. The Pocket Pal comes with a cone shaped sharpening rod... great for the serrations. The LMF II has a built in V sharpener for touching up the fine edge in the field. Hope this helps! ~ David

[@KickMe1177]

I grabbed my lmf2 mainly because of the fact the handle is insulated. I survey natural gas lines all through the country and run into alot of rouge hot fences. I could easily use it to move hot wire away/cut through it. Plus this thing is beefy. I haven't had to use it on any threats/wildlife yet but I believe it would do great in that regard. I have had it for around 4 years now and hasn't failed me yet

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Everyone has their preference and favorites... I like veggies... some people hate them... I REALLY like my SOG knives too... there's plenty of love to go around... haa, haa. Thanks for the comment! ~ David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks Ahin! It was fun... too bad you missed it... and like the other 3 car and truck windows that I bashed for other knife reviews that week... Maybe next time... And maybe, if you are good, I'll let you bash the next one... I could see the flying monkey bashing through the front window of a truck with a SOG Seal from the outside while doing a double back flip off of trampoline... haa, haa... Thanks for the comment friend!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Very good question. I will do a video on this soon. In short a survival knife will normally be made out of tougher steel, the steel with be thicker, and the blade will usually be a drop point blade which has the strongest point... so that it can be used for more tasks without risk of breaking. See my Schrade Extreme Survival Review... This is almost the perfect survival knife. See my SOG Seal Team Elite Review, this is almost the perfect tactical knife...Hope this helps. ~David

[@grantw6266]

Own it ! Use it ! Love it ! LMF II has proven to be tough and reliable through extended (normal !) use. Long time Gerber fan. Own many as far back as '70's Mark I and Mark II. Have carrired Ridge as money clip for years and years. Not a fan of some of their imports. :(

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Great to have your comments bro! Nice to have someone who has had to depend on and utilize this knife opposed to spec scanners and full tang junkies... haa, haa... Although I appreciate a good full tang knife too... Gerber did a very nice job on designing this knife for military survival and utility use. It's my first choice for taking into the field. And hey, Thank you for Serving!!! Blessings to you are yours! ~David

[@corbelius6]

Excellent review. I'm so glad I found your channel. You are fair and comprehensive, with pretty good insight. I like the way you give the consumers a wide variety of info like "who this is for". Keep up the good work and thanx.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Hi Carlos... Sorry I have not gotten back to you on the Espanol thing... I am so used to beating my LMF II and taking it everywhere... And I like it's more military design... so I am still partial to the LMF II... it's list of design features and criteria is quite an impressive list.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Great suggestion dude! We will see what we can do. Thanks for stopping by.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Yes... But check the GerberGear website though to make sure nothing has changed... I don't keep that close of tabs on what Gerber does with their products...

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks for sharing your story... I' really glad we were able to help you out! Take care! ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Hey... Good question. Depends what you want. Check out my SOG Seal Team Elite knife review... you should be able to decide from there. Also check out my new Schrade Extreme Survival knife review. I mention and compare the LMF II and the SOG knives to the Schrade in the vid. Hope this helps! ~ David

[@aklawrence7]

excellent video! I'm now the proud owner of the LMF II and have incorporated the extra components you showed in the video. thx

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Yeah... Didn't forget... but I was a little woosie on how it worked and what that actually ment. Infrared resistant... I don't like to includes stuff I can't really verify and hang with. I have all of the original ASEK specs here from a friend on the inside are Gerber. Gerber has changed a few things since releasing the ASEK to the general public and I didn't feel comfortable promoting that one... Hope this helps... Good catch though... keep me on my toes and keepin' me sharp man! ~ David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Good comment! Understood... Everyone has their criteria for what "the best" means. Full tang is awesome. Better edge retention can mean a more brittle steel too and harder to sharpen in the field... so all these things need to be considered. Some also DON'T like serrations in a survival knife... But the ASEK was designed as a military survival knife... so the design criteria are different than a bushcrafters idea of the best survival knife. Take care. ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Indeed. My LMF II is my go to knife also.

[@AndersenDavid]

I just recived my LMF II. And it was not easy to get Gerber to ship it to Norway (tok 15 emails, and two month). But Im still happy. The best knife I've evere had. And you helped me fall in love with the LMF David ;)

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Funny... gotcha. We are a young group of dudes that have been around for a while... and our core focus is mostly gear / knives within the price range of the average dude. There are plenty of better knives, made of better steel... And Gerber is the manufacturer of many... I have not reviewed my Silver Trident or Gerber Combat yet... but when the price gets around a $100 people get that "deer in the headlights" look & start to convulse. What are your suggestions for knives for us to review? ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

You are correct... Gerber wanted to isolate the knife blade from the butt steel to make the knife electrically isolated. It was designed for aircrew who may need to cut themselves out of a "hot" plane. Take care. ~ David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Agreed bro. REALLY nice blade for the price!!! Thanks for the compliment also. Very encouraging. Hey, and thanks for serving our country and protecting our freedom... I'm and old ex-Marine from way back myself... Blessings friend! ~David

[@edhernunio]

thanks for your reply, I'll get the LMF II this weekend (and pray to get a Gerber Knife) keep going with your great reviews. Again, Thank you very much. Edher

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Yes... serrations are handy... sometimes... too bad serrations are not retractable. Thanks Dominik. ~ David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Hey Andrew... Prodigy is a GREAT choice. I will be re-reviewing the Prodigy soon. I have both the original and the Newer tanto version here just screaming to be reviewed. Good deal bro. Blessings! ~David

[@Talker13563]

David, I bought this knife yesterday.. It's FANTASTIC! Thank you a lot for this review, it helped me! :)

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks for the encouragement! The LMF II is made in Portland, Oregon USA... last time I checked. ~David

[@survivalsolutions5345]

I bought the Gerber LMF 2 Infantry and im very happy with it. I got a "Light my Fire Firesteel" a "LED Micro Light", and a "Jet Screamer" whistle. Then I took a small compass and connected it below on the sheath and added some 550 paracord. With the sharperner included, it all ended up making a reliable survival system.TBH though,the Gerber Prodigy is the better knife due to the fact its full tang, and does not have the spear holes thus no weakness in the handle.Its also lighter and thats an important thing cause if you had to fight with this blade, or carry it over rough terrain packing a ton of gear, every little bit of weight counts. - Or running from an angry bear - 0.o. Give it a look.

[@dabomb6562]

I went to sport chalet to see this knife and get a feel for it, and the person working there said "Ya, the blade goes all the way from the tip to the but end." and I was like "Nah, it's made to protect your hand if your chopping live wires. They are 2 different pieces." BAM!!! He didn't talk to me for the rest of the time there. :) Thanks David for the info.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Should be fine... I like the Gerber Myth Pro though as a hunter survival knife though... if that is what you are looking for. Hope this helps... ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks for the comment! Helpful! ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

I get my royalty free background music from Opuzz... I think it's from the Sports and Action collection. You can go to their website and listen to previews if you like. Hope this helps.~David

[@Smithfan147]

I have this knife along with the SOG seal pup on my survival pack when backpacking! Two of the best knives in my opinion.

[@ArmyStinger150]

I received my LMF II a year after it was purchased by my Son-in-Law...He used it in Afghanistan for that whole year. He abused it in every way...and it was still in perfect working order when I got ahold of it. I have used it now for nearly 3 years for camping, bushcrafting, survival training. I have batoned with it as well as pried with it...it is still as solid as the day I received it. I have several videos with the LMF II if you are interested in watching them.

[@ArmyStinger150]

Hello, I have had this knife for nearly 3 years. And it also did a year tour in Afghanistan before that with my Son-in-Law. This is one tough, well made knife! I love mine, your customers will too. The LMF II is an above average build quality for a Gerber knife. The Gerber Prodigy is also a great survival knife for you to offer at your store, I own one that also spent a year in Afghanistan. It too is well made and tough as nails!

[@phillipdelaney3315]

i got the Bear Grylls knife just because i like to hike up in the woods and in Utah there are coyotes and cougars. I haven't needed it too much but so far i live it. comfortable, rugged, and i have even dropped this (personal error) and gone back to find it thanks to the orange coloring. it can also be fastened a variety of ways.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Ahhh... I have one here... have not messed with it much though... will review though... one of these days... But the knife is a Buck / Tops and Tops is Tops... so I would not hesitate.

[@rgray318]

David, I have been watching reviews and survival tips for a very long time on KZbin, and every time I come across a video you have done you have spared no expense to test out and clearly explain everything one would want or need to know (lol, car window smash test? LOL). My friend, you are a class act survivalist. If ever in the future you come across my BOL let me just say you are most welcome at my fire. I just hope I realize who you are before my arrow flies... hehe. Great video yet again!

[@envirosponsible]

I really liked your explanation as to why you think serrations are useful. My opinion has been swayed somewhat on the matter. Outstanding video production and content.

[@mylofireblade9914]

Had mine for a few years now,still one of my favorite knives

[@FuZiOn980]

The knife got here and is exactly what i wanted but thanks for the help David!!! Love your videos!

[@milesstukenborg767]

David I’ve seen a lot of review videos about different knives and just in general but this was the best one by far.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Not much... just the accessories that come with it. Just get the Infantry and save some cash. The green infantry is basically the same as the ASEK without the strap cutter. Hope this helps. ~ David

[@gewamser]

You do some of the best reviews on KZbin, and I have used a Gerber LMF2 now for a couple of years with no problems, but I have to tell you I have recently aquired a Buck Punk and I think it is even better than the Gerber! Lighter, better ergonomics, and the nicest sheath I have ever seen...

[@03snafubar31]

splendid knife. I have 2 of them for myself and my fiancee's BOBs. I've used mine on many camping trips. Today it looks like something I've brought back on one of my deployments, but it has still kept well. One of the best all round blades for the price. (dare I say better than some of the more expensive ones as well!)

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Sorry about the music... I have toned it down and made it quieter in future videos... Thanks for the comment! ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Tough choice. They are both go to knives... If I had to pick one... hmmm... depends on the situation... I feel like I can beat on my LMF II more... plus it has a serious pommel... SRK is probably better for piercing and dressing game though... LMF can easily be made into a spear... Hmmm... I would probably pick the LMF II for survival...

[@KerenWang]

Man! I am watching this video for the third time! I ordered mine on friday and I hope it comes in on monday. This will be my first "real" knife. I can't wait!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Hey thanks Nathan. My Silver Trident review is coming... it's on the schedule at least. Yeah... it's a crazy awesome knife. More for combat than survival... but great steel, great design, great knife. I think I'll be hanging onto mine for life. ~David

[@conservation4africa293]

some people know nothing of knives. serrations are awesome and are a must for survival or military situations. those who have been in a military or private firms will know y. stays sharper for longer especially if you dont have time to sharpen it.

[@TheArkansasBushcrafter]

Ok goofball

[@MAMAYAYALALARARA]

Hoping to get my own I! Ive watched this video twice because it is such a good review and im really hoping I can order it soon.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

I found you again Carlos... Ummm... without a second thought... still the LMF II... but... I don't have the Ultimate Pro Yet... I may be won over... but the LMF II is my go to knife... and it's kinda like my most comfortable pair of shoes... so we'll... see I let you know when I review the and use the BG Pro... good question.

[@psykopanther]

wow. awesome review dude. great quality with the camera work!

[@TheSoldier122]

Hello david i am from sweden and im going to the us in about 2 months. when im there i think about getting a new knife, wich would you recommend; the gerber lmf 2 infantry knife or the ka-bar becker bk2? thanks and cheers from sweden!

[@outdoorswashington7021]

Gerber lmf2

[@ArmyStinger150]

I have both, and used them both for camping and Bushcraft...In a ZA, I would go with the LMF II...it is much larger, heavier...and you can use it for "Urban Survival" too. I have pried open windows and doors with it. I have used it to cut through electrical wires as well.

[@Surleyone]

I personally LOVE Gerber. I have 4 folders, an LHR, LMF II, Mark II dagger. Never had a problem carry my EZ-out everyday. I also LOVE TOPS, & OKC, both of them will sell you a similar knife for a similar price. You choose.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

You are in luck... if you believe in luck... ahhh... which I don't... but anyway... I just happen to have my SOG Force right here and it's on the schedule for me to review next week. Yeah, not much out there on it... in short... GREAT new survival knife. Can't wait to tell the world about it! Stand by... make sure you Subscribe to our channel and we should have the review out by end of next week... or early the following. Have a blessed day! ~ David

[@celticwolf8]

Thanks for the review, have been looking to stock these in my store and always like to get my customers the best I can. Cheers!

[@mrjoeyb]

Back ground makes this video real cool! Nice job!

[@johnnyhancock2725]

I don't understand why people do not like the partially serrated edge? How does this effect the purpose of the knife? Personally, I love the serrated edge for cutting and the non serrated for stabbing. Well thought out, respectful comments welcomed.

[@GreatBigRanz]

Serrations are difficult to sharpen and are prone to braking while batoning. The best idea is to have a full length straight edge fix blade with a serrated pocket folder

[@alphagrizzly]

Johnny Hancock personally don't like serrations because I get clean cuts with the straight edge then the serrations either jam up and slow down cutting or worse they give jagged and uneven cuts. Also get hung up on the pull back cut if you try try cut cloth or other soft items

[@katanaburner]

Can't wait to see you get the BG Ultimate Pro Knife soon. Like I said I greatly value your opinion before I even consider buying!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

One of my favorites too... and the one I grab on the way out the door into the woods.

[@josephp3271]

Dude i got one of these knives because of you and i LOVE it i got the suvival coyote brown version. Half my christmas list is on the Bear Grylls gear i saw you reveiws on!

[@adamant7146]

@9:24 u mentioned something about an asig or something like that for military persons only, what knife is that and where can u find it?

[@Yunovus1123]

The LMF II ASEK kit. It's just the one that comes with a strap cutter.

[@adamant7146]

ok got it thanks

[@stickmenwithrayguns]

Yunovus1123 - Incorrect !!! "ASEK" version has Nato Stock Numbering and features a Mil-Spec IR/NIR absorbtion surface.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

You will be a happy camper. The LMF II is pretty my my go to knife if I am going on a trek. ~ David

[@AntagonisticEnemy]

Yes I found your channel after looking for a review of this knife.. I got a short shopping list, Crkt shinbu, Emerson cqc-8 wave, benchmade 710, Sog force, Sog vulcan fixed blade, Crkt foresight, gerber dmf, m48 hawk, Crkt f.t.w.s, sog rift, sog toothlock. Just a little shopping list for my knife addiction on my fixed budget so doing some research on them all

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks George... I have the Buck Hoodlum... review coming soon... and I really like it also... I'll have to check out the punk... Take care. ~David

[@octaviusmaximus328]

I bought the Gerber LMF II ASEK and the KA-BAR BK2 Campanion at the same time. When I received them in the mail and I opened both boxes, I was awed when I saw and held in my hands the BK2, then I took out of the box the Gerber and immediately I disliked it, it did not feel right in my hands and it did not get me excited as the BK2, but fore some reason I decided to give the Gerber time for me to like it, so I took it out a lot, it made this rattle noise inside the handle, where the blade meets the guard, I used it several times for making spears, I hated the fact it was serrated and I had to use the front of the blade for that, not my cup of tea. Well anyways to make a long story short, I gave it away to a friend after four months. I kept my BK2 and I love it, it's heavier than the Gerber but it does everything a survival knife should do. The only drawback about it is the slippery handle but I will wrap some inner tube rubber on it. The Gerber is okay, but it's not keeper for me.

[@dhcdeepblue3797]

After using a friends bk2 for a day I've decided to save up for one. Amazing knife

[@CleanRunShooting]

Soooo... I was issued one of these in Iraq and the blade broke while batonning a pretty small piece of wood in Afghanistan. Gerber gave me quite a bit of trouble regarding "normal use." I received my replacement and thought I'd give it another shot. This one broke as well, in the handle this time. I was chopping a small tree for a tarp pole. By looking through the lanyard holes you can see that the tang is very small in comparison to the blade. This knife has major design flaws and I would not recommend ANYONE depending on this knife for disaster or survival knife.

[@kiwi_comanche]

Ka Bar. 'nuff said.

[@ryanbarker1748]

+Brad Griffith I agree with acusa I own a Ka-Bar and i've had it for 2 years and beat it to hell and back and it hasn't broke, I still trust my life with it

[@kiwi_comanche]

+ryan barker amen to that Ryan. Ka bar knives are hard to beat!!!

[@georgesiv2082]

+acusa and remember the notice when you buy a ka-bar : Using it for battoning is abuse and will violate the warranty

[@kiwi_comanche]

If you do it right you don't hurt the knife. No worries.

[@Daarkhawk]

the sheath it comes with is one of the best, built in sharpener, plenty of space and points to customise and or modify, in my opinion

[@sandsjpgmailcom]

Wow David, thanks a lot. This is exactly what I was looking for in both a knife and a review. Great job. I will use your link to purchase.

[@jamesmclean8883]

Beats out my ka-bar. I’ve owned that for over half my life and never thought i could find something better. The addition of the BG stuff just further secured my opinion

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks bro... LMF II Is my "go to" knife for sure.

[@TheRedhotrock]

Perfect, your video answered every single question of mine. Thank you for all your effortt David, it helped a lot in my decision to get this knife

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

I personally grab my LMF II almost always. I like the BG knife for what it is... and affordable, pretty decent blade with integrated ferro rod etc... but the LMF II is like the difference between a Mac Mini and a MacBook Pro. If I only had the BG knife I would not be sad... but I have quite a few choices... and I tend to personally gravitate to the LMF II. Later. ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

In a bind, in the field, for a quick touch up, yes.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks for the encouragement. Have a great day! ~ David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Good question. Okay... every 5 years Gerber re-evaluates their brand and logo. Their previous logo was more self oriented and carried the slogan or tag line - "Fend for Yourself". Gerber has reevaluated and has, and is changing their logo and focus to one that is more like "Protect and Preserve" less self oriented... More "other" minded. So, all that to say, quality has not changed, just a shift in brand and message that is being phased in. I think you can continue to buy with confidence. ~David