Gerber Mark II with after market coating on the blade.
Type
Dagger
Place of origin
United States
Service history
In service
1966
Production history
Designed
1966
Manufacturer
Gerber Legendary Blades
Produced
1967–2000 2008–2022
The Gerber Mark II is a fighting knife manufactured by Gerber Legendary Blades from 1966 to 2000, with an additional limited run of 1500 in 2002,[1] and full production resuming as of July 2008.[2] It was designed by retired United States Army Captain, Clarence A. “Bud” Holzmann, who based the pattern on a Roman Mainz Gladius.[1][2]
^ abPacella, Gerard (2002). 100 Legendary Knives. Iola, Wis.: Krause Publications. p. 145. ISBN 0-87349-417-2.
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