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Lancer33
03-13-2005, 22:53
I have a Gerber Mark II circa 69/70. The knife was a gift passed to me by a friend that when he went stateside. Though not good for much other than it's intended use it has one very outstanding feature, that being the "Cat's Tongue" grip. After at least 2 tours in VN and another 34 years of being my bedside companion, the grip shows no wear (other than some discoloration.
My question is: Why isn't this type of grip seen on other knives? Was it proprietary to Gerber?
The Reaper
03-13-2005, 22:58
I am certain that Mr. Harsey will be along shortly with the correct response.
TR
Bill Harsey
03-14-2005, 09:19
I have a Gerber Mark II circa 69/70. The knife was a gift passed to me by a friend that when he went stateside. Though not good for much other than it's intended use it has one very outstanding feature, that being the "Cat's Tongue" grip. After at least 2 tours in VN and another 34 years of being my bedside companion, the grip shows no wear (other than some discoloration.
My question is: Why isn't this type of grip seen on other knives? Was it proprietary to Gerber?
Lancer33, I'm well familar with the knife and the grip but don't personally know tha answer to your two questions.
Better than me are some buddys I have at Gerber who would know the history of that knife. After I finish my prototype's here today and overnight them to Italy, I'll call them and ask.
Bill
Prototypes? Did he just say prototypes, implying he's making new, cool knives? :)
The Reaper
03-14-2005, 09:37
I'm just calculating the cost of shipping steel overnight from Oregon to Italy. :eek:
TR
Bill Harsey
03-14-2005, 18:54
I'm just calculating the cost of shipping steel overnight from Oregon to Italy. :eek:
TR
Just got back from doing that.
That cut into the soda pop funds.
Quitting time at Gerber, I'll call 'em in the morning.