classic style 12/27/2010 Reviewer: wonshot I bought mine from the PX at Camp Hansen Okinawa Japan as a young Marine in 1991. I still have it and it has been through hell since. I have pried stuck shells out of an M-60 and cut lots of stuff with it. I wrapped the handle with para cord to give it some exra grip. Awsome knife. I don't think you could get a better combat knife at any price.

One word to describe knife, AWESOME! 11/05/2008 Reviewer: Zack This is the best knife I have ever came acrossed. Unlike other things in life, this knife will never fail you...periode!

vietnam service mark II 09/28/2008 Reviewer: dana wilfong my gerber knife mark II was won by me in poker game 1969hile assigned to market time operations in an thoi vietnam..i carried the knife with my tour with the coast guard,it ripped open many a bag of rice the vc would not get..it served me well and can only give high regards to the blade,and to the craftsman who manafactured it..thanks again river rat 82326

one of the best knives ever made 09/19/2008 Reviewer: Sharkbait i had mine since 1984, and i was a young ranger back then, but the kife itself had more history than my platoon combined together. it never failed me, it was there with me in panama in 89, in desert shield and storm. still have the original leather sheath. it outlasted my last 2 marriages, and never gave up on me. there will be no other knife in the world for me, but my Mark 2. i recommend it to anyone in the military, and non military, this is the knife you want and need.

Life saver 09/12/2008 Reviewer: Cudaman I can't say enough about this knife. There is an emotional bond with my MKII. I got mine sent to me by Gerber prior to my deployment to Desert Shield. At the time I thought it was a very nice knife and well balanced. By far it felt much better than the issued knives. And as it turned out, this knife saved my life one day. Without it, I'd not be here today. Do not fool yourself, this knife has a mission. If your looking for a knife that will be there for you when you need it most, quit looking at others. This is the knife you need to have by your side. Mine is of the older design, but Gerber has stayed with a good thing here. I'd never go into harms way without it. I truly believe that all Military personal should be issued this fine blade. And being numbered, you know it's yours. At the price they are selling these for, just ask yourself one question. How much is your life worth?

1SG DAN TIZEN USA-RET 09/09/2008 Reviewer: MKII Got my first MK II while in Special Forces training at Ft Bragg in 1970. Still have it after a 24 year Army career, VietNam and three years in Middle East to include Desert Storm. Do you refurbish knives? I would like to get a new handle and pass the knife to my nephew who will be going to Afg in 2009. I still have the leather leg sheath it in fair shape. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. I'm going to get me a new MKII. I still do some security work. THANKS

Never a doubt 08/17/2010 Reviewer: GT I used my MK II for the better part of 20 years from SEA to Grenada - then gave it to my son in Special Forces who is still using it today.

Gerber MK II 08/11/2010 Reviewer: Mike W. I received my Gerber MK II with the etched message. It is superb! It is a gift for my nephew graduating Army basic training next week. It will be well received by him, I am sure. Thanks.

Gerber Mark ll w/sheath Serial numbered 08/08/2008 Reviewer: Gerber Mark II w/Sheath Serial # I carried one of Petes Gerbers in Nam, wish I still had it. This is a great example of the quality that can still be found in the USA. There are some differences in this Mark II. It is about 3/8" shorter than the original. The icon and serial number are not stamped into the blade, and the serrated area is (actually better). It still has the feel of an extended part of the hand, very slick. This is a keeper, plus it a collectible.

Great lookin knife! 07/28/2008 Reviewer: Bob D This is one really good looking knife and made in the USA! Serial number on each one, they may be worth money some day to boot!

Reliable, Durable & Great 07/21/2011 Reviewer: Tripol'e I received my first Mark II from my father, an Episcopal priest, in 1969 before I went to Southeast Asia as a Navy fighter pilot. I carried it in my flight vest in case I needed to shatter the aircraft canopy before ejection. I also had it on when I went to Danang, just in case. The Gerber literature was very explicit at the time. Such as: "The blade has a compound curve for maximum penetration and flesh damage on both the insertion and the withdrawal. The handle has a coating that provides a non-slip grip even when covered in blood. The end is weighted for use as a pummel for silent killing." At that time it was only sold to active duty military and I had to accompany my father to the factory in Portland, Oregon, (we lived in Springfield, Oregon)where I had to show my military ID and sign for the knife in order to take possession. Even when I came back to the states as a functional test pilot I never flew without it. This is a knife that you can trust your life with. I now own two Mark IIs. I keep one in the car in case I break down at night and need to defend myself.

#044125 06/23/2008 Reviewer: daniel I found an older model of this nife in the woods i have had it for over a year the onley thing wrong with the nife is the tip broke off.this nife probably set in the woods for several years before i found it so if anyone is thinking of buying it i would strongly recommend this nife best nife iv ever had.