Gerber LMF II ASEK Survival Knife

[ender18d]

I just received one of these in the mail... Apparently my wife's boss was given a couple to do product testing, and he generously sent one my way. It seems like a pretty nice piece of equipment. Feels substantial in the hand, the blade is viciously sharp, and I like the plexiglass punch on the butt. Also a plus is the molle-compatible sheath with integrated sharpener. The knife also has holes in the handle designed for it to be lashed securely to a pole as a spear in a survival situation.

I've mounted it onto my kit, and I'll report back on how it holds up.

Anyone else have any thoughts on this knife?

Picture is here:
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2029698

[Bill Harsey]

Keep me posted on how that knife works positive or negative.

Hopefully I've taught them well up there at Gerber.

[ender18d]

Is this one you had a hand in designing Mr Harsey?

[Bill Harsey]

No I did not have any design influence on that actual knife.

[Firewolf]

I recently purchased one as well, and am currently waiting for it to arrive. However, I am still a fan of the BMF, which served me well growing up- I mentioned that to Bill already.
I'm glad to hear it's working well for others out there. I was torn between the LMF and something from Cold Steel, but after they sent me their video (LOL,) I couldn't bring myself to do it... Anyone else watch "MORE PROOF" without laughing? That pound of steel they call the 'Torpedo' being tossed by a rather rotund man at rubber rats? Absolutely Hilarious!