The Gerber Mk2 - A Commando's Knife - GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)
January 12, 2021 The Gerber Mk2 is right up there with the Ka-Bar as far as legendary fighting knives go. The ole Mk2 came to be in 1966 and was produced until 2000. Recently Gerber has revitalized the knife in limited numbers. The Mk2 was designed by Bud Holtzman, a retired U.S. Army Captain who created the blade based on the Roman Mainz Gladius. Archaeologists dug up the Mainz Gladius in 1866, and it was likely issued to a high-ranking Roman Officer. Take a peek at the Mainz Gladius, and the inspiration for the Gerber Mk2 is clear. The Commando’s Option Both feature a long double-side...
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