The Gerber Paul Model 2P folding knife is a highly sought after knife with an interesting and smooth mechanism.  Originally designed by Paul W. Poehlmann in 1976, these knives were produced in their fist run of about 77,000 until 1986.  The Model 2P was an all stainless steel design and featured the “Axial Locking Mechanism.”  This one hand opening mechanism works to open the blade by the pull of gravity when adjusted correctly.  Reintroduced in 1996, the Series II was prematurely shut down (only 23,000 produced) due to escalating production costs.  In addition to the stainless Gerber Paul Model 2P Knife, Gerber also released the model 2PM (micarta handle) and the 2PW (wood handle).  Gerber was originally founded by Joseph R. Gerber in 1939 in Portland, Oregon USA, where all Gerber products are still designed and engineered.  At one point, legendary custom knife maker R.W. Loveless worked as head designer.  Check out vintage Gerber Mark II knives for sale as well.

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GERBER SERIES Ⅱ Paul Knife 1996 FIRST USA Unused With Box Limited to 2000 pieces
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$281.00
GERBER SERIES Ⅱ Paul Knife 1996 FIRST USA Unused With Box Limited to 2000 pieces
Old Gerber Knives OG67 Paul Knife Mother Pearl Made in 1996 USA Unused
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$750.00
Old Gerber Knives OG67 Paul Knife Mother Pearl Made in 1996 USA Unused
Old Gerber Knives OG66 Paul Knife Wood Handle Made in 1996 USA Unused
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$740.00
Old Gerber Knives OG66 Paul Knife Wood Handle Made in 1996 USA Unused
Old Gerber Knives OG88 Paul Knife Gerber 40th Anniversary USA Unused
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$777.00
Old Gerber Knives OG88 Paul Knife Gerber 40th Anniversary USA Unused
Vintage Gerber Paul Knife - First 1996 Production Run Model 2
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$199.95
Vintage Gerber Paul Knife - First 1996 Production Run Model 2
Paul Knife by Gerber Legendary Blades Series II Model 2
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$62.00
Paul Knife by Gerber Legendary Blades Series II Model 2
Gerber Paul 40th Anniversary Knife
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$500.00
Gerber Paul 40th Anniversary Knife
GERBER PAUL KNIFE FINAL EDITION 1986 Vintage Gerber Knife
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$299.00
GERBER PAUL KNIFE FINAL EDITION 1986 Vintage Gerber Knife
Gerber Paul Series II Model 2 Folding Knife First Production Run USA 1996
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$250.00
Gerber Paul Series II Model 2 Folding Knife First Production Run USA 1996
Gerber Paul Knife Model 2 PW, RARE AND DISCONTINUED, Excellent N.M. Condition
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$199.00
Gerber Paul Knife Model 2 PW, RARE AND DISCONTINUED, Excellent N.M. Condition
Old Gerber Knives Paul Knife Model 2 Unused Box
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$320.00
Old Gerber Knives Paul Knife Model 2 Unused Box
Old Gerber Knives Paul Knife Model 2 New Box
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$340.00
Old Gerber Knives Paul Knife Model 2 New Box