I have a large number of knives i acquired and i am really enjoying learning about them. This one didnt interest me much. I figured it was "just a Gerber". But today I started looking at it. Figured out it is a Mark II. Then i realized it look pre 1982, no serrations and numeric serial number. But then I started looking at the sheath, it looks old. But i know that doesn't mean much. It does have a pocked for a stone which looks different than some pictures i see of Vietnam era sheaths. So that was strange.
The knife has a serial number of 003064. I think i saw that another one with serial number of "007XXX" was around 1978. Kind of surprised that my knife is so old. But I would like to hear from anyone that can tell me for sure a date or info if this is Vietnam era or any more info.
Edit: After spending some more time looking and talking with people this is what i have found. It looks like it is a very early, probably 1967 knife. There is the chance it was over in Vietnam since i got it from a Vietnam veteran. I knew him to often bring back things from his deployments over the years. But i know for a fact that his primary knife through his 3 tours was his Randal. He told me a lot about the Randal. We have pictures of him with the Randal over there and we have that Randal. But it is strange to me that he never mentioned this Gerber. Realistically I would say he probably just acquired this Gerber over the years. But it is curious that this one came from his estate, and he was deployed over there when this was made. But i know of a few of his knives that he acquired from other guys he was deployed with and then he just brought them home. Guess we will never know for sure.
This one looks correct for 1967, cats tongue, canted blade, narrow blade, brown sheath and so on. I sent some detailed pictures to another member. They noticed something i didnt. The edge of the "G" is worn. Maybe the blade was polished or buffed at some point? Can you guys take a look and give your opinion? If it was i know it will reduce value. But if you guys can help me with a rough idea of value I would appreciate it.
Its too much to explain right now. But eventually this one will get sold. My plan is to give 100% of the sale price to St. Jude. My wife and I do a fund raiser due to personal family connection. Since this knife came from the family it felt appropriate. When we get things set up I will give the story and post it up. But I would like to try to get a good estimate of value so I can know where to start on price.
The knife has a serial number of 003064. I think i saw that another one with serial number of "007XXX" was around 1978. Kind of surprised that my knife is so old. But I would like to hear from anyone that can tell me for sure a date or info if this is Vietnam era or any more info.
Edit: After spending some more time looking and talking with people this is what i have found. It looks like it is a very early, probably 1967 knife. There is the chance it was over in Vietnam since i got it from a Vietnam veteran. I knew him to often bring back things from his deployments over the years. But i know for a fact that his primary knife through his 3 tours was his Randal. He told me a lot about the Randal. We have pictures of him with the Randal over there and we have that Randal. But it is strange to me that he never mentioned this Gerber. Realistically I would say he probably just acquired this Gerber over the years. But it is curious that this one came from his estate, and he was deployed over there when this was made. But i know of a few of his knives that he acquired from other guys he was deployed with and then he just brought them home. Guess we will never know for sure.
This one looks correct for 1967, cats tongue, canted blade, narrow blade, brown sheath and so on. I sent some detailed pictures to another member. They noticed something i didnt. The edge of the "G" is worn. Maybe the blade was polished or buffed at some point? Can you guys take a look and give your opinion? If it was i know it will reduce value. But if you guys can help me with a rough idea of value I would appreciate it.
Its too much to explain right now. But eventually this one will get sold. My plan is to give 100% of the sale price to St. Jude. My wife and I do a fund raiser due to personal family connection. Since this knife came from the family it felt appropriate. When we get things set up I will give the story and post it up. But I would like to try to get a good estimate of value so I can know where to start on price.
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