In the 1940’s, Gerber began making steak knives and eventually prized hunting knives in Portland, Oregon.  By the 1960’s, Gerber decided to manufacture a knife that could be used in combat during the war in Vietnam.  It was called the Mark II combat knife and was fist produced in 1966.  It featured a double edged dagger blade and a tough, textured aluminum handle for a better grip.  Some can still be found with their original leather sheath.  The handle changed to Armorhide in 1968, which is a brown colored epoxy that is very durable.  Vintage Gerber Mark II Knives are very collectible and a version of this knife continues to be produced to this day.  Check out Bob Loveless and A.G. Russell knives.

I appreciate any traffic from these links as I earn commission from eBay and Gerber when an item is purchased, at no extra cost to you. THANK YOU!!!   – Jesse, oldpocketknives.com

-20%
Gerber Made in USA Mark 2 II Knife MK2 MKII Half Serrated Blade Sheath Excellent
eBay
$359.99 $449.99
Gerber Made in USA Mark 2 II Knife MK2 MKII Half Serrated Blade Sheath Excellent
ORIGINAL 1981 Gerber Survival Mark II Knife W/Etched Blade -Vintage Black Handle
eBay
$299.99
ORIGINAL 1981 Gerber Survival Mark II Knife W/Etched Blade -Vintage Black Handle
GERBER MARK II SERRATED SURVIVAL VINTAGE KNIFE W/SHEATH SN# 038186
eBay
$699.99
GERBER MARK II SERRATED SURVIVAL VINTAGE KNIFE W/SHEATH SN# 038186
GERBER, PORTLAND, OR. USA MARK II MILITARY & SURVIVAL KNIFE & BOX, c. 1978
eBay
$354.55
GERBER, PORTLAND, OR. USA MARK II MILITARY & SURVIVAL KNIFE & BOX, c. 1978
Gerber MkII militay knife, with leather sheath
eBay
$250.00
Gerber MkII militay knife, with leather sheath
Gerber Mark II Pres Knife w/Original Box~ SWEET COLLECTIBLE
eBay
$450.00
Gerber Mark II Pres Knife w/Original Box~ SWEET COLLECTIBLE
Vintage Gerber Mark II Fighting Knife Dagger w/Leather Sheath Double Sided
eBay
$300.00
Vintage Gerber Mark II Fighting Knife Dagger w/Leather Sheath Double Sided
VINTAGE GERBER MARK II KNIFE sn# 060358 W/LEATHER SHEATH
eBay
$250.00
VINTAGE GERBER MARK II KNIFE sn# 060358 W/LEATHER SHEATH
GERBER, PTLD, OR LT. ED. MARK II PRESENTATION BLACK MILITARY SURVIVAL KNIFE-MINT
eBay
$301.00
GERBER, PTLD, OR LT. ED. MARK II PRESENTATION BLACK MILITARY SURVIVAL KNIFE-MINT
RARE/DISCONTINUED Gerber Mark II Fixed Blade Knife W/Original Sheath-USA
eBay
$475.00
RARE/DISCONTINUED Gerber Mark II Fixed Blade Knife W/Original Sheath-USA
1979 Gerber Mark 2 Serrated Wasp L6 Tool Steel Military Combat Fighting Knife
eBay
$399.95
1979 Gerber Mark 2 Serrated Wasp L6 Tool Steel Military Combat Fighting Knife
20th ANNIVERSARY GERBER MARK II KNIFE, ORIGINAL BOX, SHEATH, COA ONLY 1 OF 5k
eBay
$1,250.00
20th ANNIVERSARY GERBER MARK II KNIFE, ORIGINAL BOX, SHEATH, COA ONLY 1 OF 5k