Opinions on Gerber LMFII for wilderness

[Stainz]

I know - I have a selection of purpose-bought Bark Rivers and Bucks for 'bushcraft' type applications. My oldest son just shocked me with a Father's Day goodie - a new black Gerber LMFII. My first act, after thanking him and getting it home, was to remove the leg straps and stow them in the box - it's still a large holstered knife. Comparing it to a current KaBar fighting knife, which is so similar to my late Dad's old WWII one, the Gerber is shorter in the blade department - much so, when you consider that partially serrated section is nearly half the blade length. While batonning may not be the best way to produce firewood, etc, it would not seem very well designed for that with those serrations. The handle is very different - more comfortable - and the weight is greater. Short of fighting and busting through a thin fuselage or plexi screen, what is this thing good for? Any 'real' value as a wilderness knife? A bug out bag occupant? Thanks!

Stainz

 

[rifon2]

It's received several good reviews; I bought one and eventually sold it.

I think the knife is very solid, but the serrated portion of the blade is too long. IMO.

Nice gift though, for sure!

 

[forcedestrike]

I don't like the sheath but for the price its hard to beat, as a survival knife it will be just fine, I doubt you could break it doing normal chores.

Its a solid knife that won't fail you when you need it, great gift anyhow!