Looking to retire from service my Gerber Mark II

[jeremy]

I am retiring my Gerber Mark II after nearly 2 decades of service to our country, units and myself. It has suffered a debilitating injury for which it is being medically retired to a place over my mantle.

I am interested in replacing it with a similar blade style. I kinda got used to it. I am here to entertain suggestions from those who our far more knowledgeable on this subject.

Thanks!

 

[Cwood]

Buy another Mark II

 

[jeremy]

I had thought of that. I just don't care for serrations on most of the newer style that you find. Straight blades are much easier to care for in Tenbuctwo.

Really wanting a quality blade now that I am not make '80's Private pay...

 

[Cwood]

I probably would go with a Boker Applegate- Fairbairn if I was looking for a double bladed knife.

 

[lawrra]

I believe I saw a Mark II in a Ft. Wayne shop (Ranger Supply) that was listed as the first generation for $200+. It may be worth a call to find out if you enjoyed your first one so well.

 

[Cwood]

They have a limited edition Mark II out right now for around $200 it does not have serrations.

 

[jeremy]

One of the reasons I am looking at a different direction is I am trying to get the Quillions repaired on the old one.

I have used the Applegate-Fairbairn before it is a strange feel in my hand... Just didn't like the weight, grip, I can't really explain it better than that.

 

[Jeremiah]

https://www.kabar.com/product_detail.jsp?productNumber=BK77&mode=category&categoryId=1,2,3,7,8,9&categoryName=New%20Products

this recently caught my eye, and I'm sure Tyler34 can attest to the ability of a busse combat knive to take a beating.

 

[tyler34]

busse's will take a beating and ask for more this true but don't take my word for it (cues reading rainbow theme) now if you like the same shape knife mart has one you might like.

KnifeMart

or maybe an ontario m3 trench knife

Ontario WWII M3 Trench Knife 6-9/16" Carbon Steel Bayonet Blade with Leather Sheath - Knifecenter.com

also a tops rangers edge

TOPS Rangers Edge 5.5" Double Edge Blade Micarta Handles - Knifecenter.com

 

[tyler34]

also you should look at these Our Knives great knives and great warranty.

 

[paddling_man]

You don't strike me as an impatient man. If you've got the time (4 year wait) and want a dagger similar to, but better than, the current incarnation of Gerber MkIIs, then you want a Randall Model 2 Fighting Stiletto.

You'll probably find one in a case but will pay a 60% premium.

http://www.randallknives.com/catalog.php?action=modeldetail&id=29

 

[jeremy]

You don't strike me as an impatient man. If you've got the time (4 year wait) and want a dagger similar to, but better than, the current incarnation of Gerber MkIIs, then you want a Randall Model 2 Fighting Stiletto.
http://www.randallknives.com/catalog.php?action=modeldetail&id=29

LOL! Patience depends on whom you haves asked... I am just looking for Quality, Function, and Fit. This will be a tool that my life may depend on so failure is NOT an option on the part of the tool.

But you are right those Randall's are the closest to what I am looking at right now. Just need to get my hands on one to feel it now.