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Welcome back to Knifehog.com. I'm Sarah and today we'll be reviewing a classic survival
knife from Gerber, the LMF II. Originally designed as a tool for downed US
airmen, Jeff Freeman's innovative knife design is ideal for civilian survival enthusiasts
as well. LMF stands for "Lightweight Multifunctional" and, while lightweight may be debatable, there's
no questioning the LMF II's versatility. The Gerber LMF II is a rugged survival knife
capable of filling a number of roles. It combines elements of popular hunting, tactical and
rescue knives. Meaning that there are few challenges this knife can't tackle. There's
complete separation between the tang and the butt cap so the knife absorbs the impact from
hammering and prevents electrocution should you accidently cut into a live wire. Grooves
and lashing holes allow the LMF II to be converted into a spear. The serrated portion of the
blade is perfect for cutting cord and rope, and the construction of is durable enough
to allow for battening and splitting wood. The LMF II can be used in nearly every situation
and is a great pick for your average backpacker, hunter or camper. The LMF II features a nearly
5" long drop point, hallow grind blade. Constructed of 420 high carbon stainless steel, the blade
is partially serrated and is ¾" thick at the spine. The LMF II has a partial tang and
a 6" glass filled nylon handle over molded with TPD. The handle includes a hand guard
and is contoured to prevent your hand from sliding onto the blade, and the butt comes
equipped with a glass breaker. The LMF II is mole compatible and includes a ballistic
nylon sheath with a fire retardant coating, a knife sharpener built into the sheath and
an additional safety knife. The LMF II's a great knife that's just packed
with features. It's an excellent survival knife for both urban and outdoor environments.
One of our favorite aspects of this knife is the balance. It really feels like it's
an extension of your hand. It's also surprisingly durable for a fixed blade knife lacking full
tang construction. You're not going to find too many survival knives offering this kind
of performance at the LMF II's price. Overall, Knifehog gives the LMF II 4 out of
5 stars. Find this and many other hunting knives at
Knifehog.com, for all things sharp.