Recommendation? Gerber MK II repair

[Pskroback]

Where can I get the handle my Gerber MK II repaired?

 

[jmgruber]

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[killgar]

Welcome to Bladeforums Pskroback.

Just out of curiosity, what's wrong with the handle?

I've read good things about Gerber's customer service. And I'm talking about recently.

 

[Pskroback]

Welcome to Bladeforums Pskroback.

Just out of curiosity, what's wrong with the handle?

I've read good things about Gerber's customer service. And I'm talking about recently.

Thanks for the "welcome" and reply.
Paint is chipped and pitted. Actually the blade is in worse condition, rust and stained with who knows what. I took a couple of pics, but haven't figured out how to put them in the reply. Copy & paste or dragging doesn't work.

 

[Pskroback]

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Thank you for visiting our contact page. Send an email to our customer service team and we will help you out.

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Thanks. I'll do that.

 

[Pskroback]

Thanks. I'll do that.

I went to the link you gave me; is this a warranty request?

 

[evergreensSequoiaseucalyptusandOaks]

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[Pskroback]

You can do it ~ share with you how to go about it ~ as for the handle - you can powdercoat it with a kit + powder $100.00 from harborfreight and bake it in your kitchen oven ~ take care of the pits in the handle with JB Weld then Powder Coat ~ remove the rust with some evaporust from homedepot and some 1500 and 2000 grit sandpaper ~ or you can buy a new one ~ or Gerber Warranty ~ Suppose

Thanks for the info and sources. Sounds like a good DIY project.

 

[Legendary_Jarl]

Thanks for the "welcome" and reply.
Paint is chipped and pitted. Actually the blade is in worse condition, rust and stained with who knows what. I took a couple of pics, but haven't figured out how to put them in the reply. Copy & paste or dragging doesn't work.

I used truck bed coating to restore a Mk1 clone handle. Seems durable enough.

 

[evergreensSequoiaseucalyptusandOaks]

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[Pskroback]

Yeah, keep in mind what the costs are and what it would cost you to buy a new one, Prices vary depending on the year of manufacturing dates ~ and you can always auction yours. meaning "Sale it" and put those revenues you gain towards the new one ~ something to think about ~ used to have a Gerber Boot Knife ~ MK1 years ago, they fascinated me ~ like the Guardian Now ~ Good Luck to You ~ "Some are as much as a Used Car" ~ Good Grief

Thanks for your help.

 

[rdg]

What about having the handle done with something like Cerakote? The blade could be rehabed at home with some time, abrasives, and elbow grease. It looks like there is plenty there to work with.
Bob