Sometimes in our search for “All things MOLLE”, we come across some products that are so spectacularly good or bad that we have decided to start a series of reviews to share our experiences.
I had been searching quite a while for a good survival knife that would have a MOLLE scabbard to place on M-PAC racks for photo-ops and for personal use. Those people who know me would tell you that I am rarely without some sort of knife on my person. I have noticed that some of our customers have knives mounted on their M-PAC Racks as well.
Generally, in the spring…I will spend a lot of time in the woods foraging for mushrooms and this is the time that I carry a survival type knife like the Gerber LMF. The knife has a lot of features not found in the cheaper knives on the market. The first thing that stands out is how well this knife is made and thought out. The over-molded handle is attractive and successfully limits blistering during hard use. I bought the Green model which actually has kind of a weird “day-glo” sheen to it, if I bought another one, it will be Tan or Black. The blade almost 5 inches and holds an edge well; I hammered through wood blocks and then used the sheath sharpener to bring back an edge successfully. The blade appears stout and well tempered…something that I have come to expect from Gerber Knives
As you can see by the pictures the knife can be used as a hammer, thus making it a true multi-tool. There is complete separation between the tang and butt cap, so the knife absorbs the shocks from hammering and as a bonus will prevents the shocks of electricity if you are stupid enough to hit some thing live.
The multi-tool theme continues with the knifes ability to convert to a spear by using the knifes smartly situated grooves and lashing holes.
Probably the feature that attracted me the most was glass breaking point on the handle. This allows you the ability to easily break automotive glass/Plexiglas to either get in or get out of an automobile/aircraft.
The low-profile sheath facilitates movement, limits noise, and attaches to a belt or Molle vest (and of course the M-PAC Rack). The patented, integrated sharpener means edge retention in the field.
Price:
I bought my knife at Sportsman’s warehouse for about $95.00, since I have found the black and Tan versions online for about $60.00.
Common Features:
• Overall Length: 10.59"
• Length of Blade: 4.84"
• Weight: 11.39 oz.
• Blade Style: Single serration
• Blade Material: 12C27 Stainless Steel
• Handle Material: TPV over molded on nylon
• Handle designed to reduce shock absorption
• Low-profile sheath to minimize interference
• Sharpener is integrated into sheath
• Easily cuts through nylon straps and seat belts
• Made In USA
• Lifetime Warranty
Summary: An excellent multi-purpose knife at a good value, well worth the initial investment…should provide years of service.
Doc
