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The Gerber LMF II knife system Technical Specs can be found here as well as the accessories that are available with them.
LMF stands for Lightweight Multi-Functional. ASEK - Aircrew Survival Egress Knife.
Oryginal description from: www.gerberstore.com:
Down behind enemy lines? Left to fend for yourself? These are the scenarios that inspired the LMF II. Field-tested by our men and women in uniform, this knife is as adaptable as the personnel who carry it. Use it to cut through the skin of a fuselage or sever a seat belt. Use it to egress through the Plexiglas® of a helicopter, cut firewood, help build a shelter or even lash it to a pole to create a spear. The TacHide™ handle successfully limits blistering. There is a complete separation between the tang and butt cap so the knife absorbs the shocks from hammering and prevents the conduction of electricity. The low-profile sheath facilitates movement, limits noise, works for parachuting, and attaches to a belt or MOLLE. Its patented, integrated sharpener helps it retain its edge in the field. Proudly made in U.S.A. MSRP $219.74.
Gerber LMF™ II ASEK System - Serrated Edge
After two years of collaboration, Gerber is proud to introduce one of the toughest military survival knives ever made; the Gerber Asek LMF II. Designed by former military man, Jeff Freeman, as a proving ground, with expert military instructor Frank Heyl as a guide, led the charge to engineer this fearless new 10" survival knife. Field tested with the troops, this is no "Rambo Knife". It is the real thing. It does not matter if you are a soldier, hiker or survivalist. This is one tough knife. Gerber has created the single most important tool that you can carry. In any survival situation, the Gerber LMF II knife can be used to construct shelter, cut firewood, spear dinner, or slice through an aircraft fuselage; even egress through helicopter Plexiglas. When survival counts the most, the LMF II is the one tool you must have at your side. Common Features: Knife:
- Overmolded TPV glass-filled nylon handle designed for comfort to eliminate potential blistering
- Complete butt cap and tang separation by the handle's substrate material to reduce shock absorption when used as a hammer and
- provide electrical insulation from the blade
- Ergonomically designed grooves and lashing holes for use as a spear Sheath:
- Low-profile to minimize interference with movement, especially entering and exiting vehicles or buildings
- Engineered with a soft, rigid composite material to reduce environment noise while not compromising comfort
- Patented, integrated carbide sharpener for quick edge enhancement in the field
- Suitable for parachuting
- MOLLE vest, belt or leg attachments Specifications:
• Overall Length: 10.59" (269 mm)
• Length of Blade: 4.84" (123 mm)
• Weight: 11.39 oz. (323 g)
• Blade Style: Drop Point [black coated, 3/16" thick, 4,2mm]
• Blade Type: Single serration (approximately 50%)
• Blade Material: Sandvick 12C27 Stainless Steel (Rockwell Hardness of 58)
• Handle Material: over molded TPV w/glass-filled nylon
• Handle designed to reduce shock absorption
• Sheath: Low-profile to minimize interference
• Sheath Material: Ballistic nylon w/fire retardant coating
• Color: Both the handle and sheath are as pictured Coyote Brown
• Sharpener: carbide - is integrated into sheath
• Easily cuts through nylon straps and seat belts
• Made In USA
• Lifetime Warranty
PRICE: $169.00 ATUOTO REALFOTO: [klik na minaturce, by zobaczyc duze zdjęcie] The Gerber LMF II is one of the strongest survival knives we've reviewed so far. The LMF II is a great size knife. It's big, but is well balanced and comfortable for fighting and everyday use.
The LMF II knife and sheath alone offer many attachment points, so even without all the nylon straps it's possible to wear this knife on most gear, belts, vests, etc. It seems like a good all-around knife; for utility, fighting, and survival needs. * 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. The instruction sheet shows the user how to rig the knives for different carrying options. The sheet shows one attachment method that illustrates the knife being affixed to a lower leg for ankle or calf carry. The header above this instruction set states: FOTOSET: History:
Aircrew Survival Egress Knife ASEK
The Aircrew Survival Egress Knife or ASEK is a U.S. Army aircrew survival knife, designed and initially manufactured by the Ontario Knife Company, and entered service in 2003.
Development and Adoption The ASEK replaced the World War II era survival knife which had a number of problems with the leather sheath and handle, the sharpening stone, and corrosion resistance. Requirements for the replacement knife, set by the United States Army Aviation Branch, included tests in:
- sawing through aircraft skin and acrylic glass windows
- cutting
- hammering Required features included:
- a point used to stab
- a hand guard
- durability
- light weight
- holes for tying the knife to a stick to act as a spear Other features, such as an electrically insulated handle, were deemed desirable, but not required. Packaged in the sheath are a special tool for cutting seat belts and a diamond impregnated sharpening disk. The ASEK, made by Ontario, was adopted after trials by United States Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center in Natick, Massachusetts. The US Army's Defense Supply Center purchased 11,881 Army ASEKS in 2004 and 2005 for equipping aviation life support equipment (ALSE) vests. Gerber LMF II ASEK
The Gerber LMF II ASEK used by SFC Johnson to sever the 220 volt line; arrows point to the minor damage done to the cutting edge by the current. In May of 2005, Gerber Legendary Blades introduced its own ASEK compliant knife (available commercially under the name LMF II) to the military for evaluation. The Gerber ASEK met all requirements, and outperformed the Ontario model in the area of electrical insulation. The Gerber ASEK has been approved for purchase, and Gerber released an additional version with a foliage green handle to match the Army Combat Uniform. The knife also comes with a parachute cutter that has a separate sheath which can be attached to a MOLLE vest. In addition to the knives issued to Army aviation units, the ASEK is available for purchase by individual soldiers in other branches. In October 2005, a platoon of the 3rd Infantry Division on an IED patrol in Iraq was cut off by insurgents and took shelter in a building to wait for backup. The platoon was nearly discovered when the insurgents turned on the lights, but SFC Dillard Johnson, carrying a Gerber LMF II ASEK, was able to cut through a 220 volt electrical line and douse the lights, allowing the platoon to use their night vision advantage to neutralize the threats and wait for evacuation. While SFC Johnson realized the risk inherent in cutting through live electrical wires, he later said "I wasn’t exactly thrilled about having to cut hot lines, but in battle, you do what you have to do." FOTO 3: Here is a US Army sniper's combat experience with the Gerber LMF II ASEK. I remember reading this story while I was in Iraq 2005, which is what initially brought my attention to the knife: http://www.rockynational.com/SFC_Johnson_LMF_II.aspx
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http://warriortimes.com/2010/11/17/gerber-lmf-ii-knife-testimonial/ Another's Review/Comment: 5.0 out of 5 stars A very good knife -- just right size, August 18, 2007
By Arthur Bradley "Author of "Handbook to Pr... (Eastern USA)
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This review is from: Gerber 22-01629 LMF II Black Infantry Knife- 4.8 inch blade (Tools & Hardware) I laugh when I see people carrying 12 inch (or larger) knives out in the wilderness, because those knives are just too big to do the things you need done -- cut rope for a shelter, whittle branches for a trap, clean a fish, etc. The problem with going with a thin knife is that the blade will just not hold up to abuse (e.g. hammering it into a small sapling or shaving off the bark of a cedar tree).
That's where the LMF II fits in nicely. It's very sturdy, holds (and takes) a sharp edge, and is small enough to keep you from accidentally cutting your hand off.
My only complaint with the LMF II is the sheath. It's designed to stick to a Molex vest (think velcro) or strap to your calf. You can put the knife on a regular belt, but you have to get a small cord to tie it around your thigh, because the straps that come with the sheat are too large (they'll chafe your legs). I'd love to see this knife come with a custom fit leather sheath. Otherwise, great knife. Definitely get one, you won't be disappointed. ------
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Survival Knife, August 21, 2010
By Navin Ram "Tiger Tooth" (West Melbourne, FL United States)
This review is from: Gerber 22-01463 Coyote Brown LMF II Infantry Knife (Tools & Hardware) This is a very sturdy knife with a solid hold. The blade features a serrated bottom half making it a great utility knife. The flat side of the butt end is strong enough to be used as a hammer and the the tip on the butt end can be used for shattering glass. The sheath is MOLLE compatible, so it can be attached easily to a vest, rig or pack that uses the MOLLE system. If you do not have MOLLE gear, mine came with 2 extra straps allowing you to attach the sheath to your waist or calf
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Case Study: New Gerber LMF II Tactical Knife Proves Versatile Ally in the Field
By Bob Galvin No one will argue that a good quality knife must be standard equipment in military or tactical situations. The question becomes one of how well the knife being used can multi-task. Today's tactical knife isn't just a tool, but really an extension of its user. The knife must perform a variety of tasks superbly, efficiently and quickly. After all, time and human life are precious in the tactical world. This partly explains why the new LMF 2 Infantry Knife from Gerber Legendary Blades (Portland, Oregon) was designed. The bigger reason was that two years ago the U.S. Army came to Gerber asking for a "pilot's knife" to be made. Specifically, the Army wanted a survival knife for use among pilots involved in a helicopter crash. Up until then, existing survival knives, and even their sheaths, just weren't performing. To ensure that the new knife would perform, the Army issued a daunting list of 30 design criteria to be met for what it calls the "ASEK" (Aircrew Survival & Egress Knife). And, of course, the knife had to be affordable for any GI using it. Heavy Buttcap Pierces Glass, Skulls; Is a Hammer What the Army got was a knife that not only met its design criteria, but that is a durable, all-purpose tactical knife that makes survival a priority above all. Several design features make the LMF 2 a particularly staunch knife. The 5-inch stainless steel blade has a 3/16" thickness, and a Rockwell Hardness C Scale rating of 58. The blade also has a high length-of-arc to provide an increased cutting edge. As for the LMF 2's intended purpose of providing quick egress in a downed helicopter situation, there are holes drilled through the blade and handle to allow lashing a spear. But the more noticeable "egress" design feature of this knife is the unique buttcap. It is the heavy end of the knife, made of stainless steel, and, with a point at its end, capable of breaking ј" helicopter Plexiglass or even skulls. Also, the buttcap is physically separated from the knife's tang by handle substrate material. This design gives the buttcap terrific shock absorption when it's used as a hammer and electrically isolates the blade from the buttcap. Still another bonus with the LMF 2 knife is a removable and replaceable carbide sharpener built right into the sheath. The sheath itself is easily detachable from the vest plate and can be used as a handle when using the buttcap to hammer. Blade Sharpness Withstands Abuse Just how important these performance features are for Gerber's new tactical knife can be seen in comments from soldiers using the LMF 2. A retired SEAL, who is presently an independent contractor in Iraq, for example, gave high marks to the new knife after he had several tactical officers conduct rigorous testing. "One classic story is of a sniper team in Iraq that used the knife to knock a hole through a solid brick wall to create a shooting lane to the intended target," the SEAL said. "While the job took a while to complete, using both ends of the weapon, minor damage to the blade incurred that was quickly fixed by the sharpener on the blade's sheath." The LMF 2's buttcap also was put through its paces during this trial test. "The skull crusher is a favorite for every use, including minimum non-lethal force control of prisoners (arm bars or pressure holds), breaching vehicle windows and basic locks, and, of course, lethal hand-to-hand combat," the SEAL continued. He added that the knife's rubber-coated hand grip creates a secure hold on the blade during the worst conditions. Blade durability was a highlight of the LMF 2's tour of duty so far in Iraq. "It (the blade) needed hardly any maintenance, and stayed sharp without having to take time out of my day to sharpen it," the SEAL reveals. Such accolades don't get any better when you consider that the LMF 2 was deployed in more than 60 training exercises and 130 world combat missions. Sometimes, a knife can be the best tool or weapon, if not the only one, a soldier has at a given moment. Perhaps the SEAL sums it up best: "I would hate to be on E&E without my LMF 2." Bob Galvin is a Portland, Oregon freelance writer, based in Portland, Oregon, who writes about various law enforcement/tactical/military tools and technologies, and their applications. http://www.policeone.com/police-products/duty-gear/knives/press-releases/120430-Case-Study-New-Gerber-LMF-II-Tactical-Knife-Proves-Versatile-Ally-in-the-Field/
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