Clearing Up Confusion in the Different Types of Gerber LMF II Knives - ASEK vs Infantry vs Survival

A word of caution when you buy this style ofin the camel brown color. It is NOT infra-red
knife, many dealers don't even know theresistant.
differences in the models. I have seen both, brickThe Gerber LMF II Infantry version comes with
and mortar stores and online stores selling thethe sheath, and ONE leg strap. The INFANTRY
wrong knife under the wrong name so BEversion is available in foliage green, camel brown,
CAREFUL! It may be worth it to pay a little moreand my personal favorite... black.
from a reputable retailer to be sure you're gettingThere is one other thing of importance you should
exactly what you want.know. From January 2008 to April 2008 the steel
There are three types (not two) of Gerber LMFof these knives was temporarily changed from
II knives, the ASEK, the Survival, and thethe Sandvik 12C27 SS to 440A US SS. In May of
Infantry. Most people think there were only two2008 production was resumed with the original
types released. Here are the differences.steel. Gerber had to change steel types because
The Gerber LMF II ASEK version comes with theof a lack of material available. The 440A US SS
sheath, knife, TWO leg straps, the safety knife,was the closest match they could get.
and the safety knife sheath. The extra blades forThese are great knives and I highly recommend
the safety knife can be found in the handle. Thethem. They are excellent for hunting, camping,
ASEK is ONLY available in the foliage green colorsurvival, and they have even seen action in
and it is INFRA-RED resistant.foreign lands. If you are looking for a good solid
The Gerber LMF II Survival version comes withfixed blade knife you can't go wrong with one of
the sheath, knife, TWO leg straps, the safetythese models.
knife, and the safety knife sheath. The extraHere are the model numbers of the different
blades for the safety knife can be found in thetypes of knives.
handle. The SURVIVAL version is ONLY available