Model #’s Available:
22-01627 Foliage Green LMFII ASEK (IR)
22-01626 Foliage Green LMFII Infantry
22-01117 Foliage Green LMFII Knife only(no sheath included)
22-01118 Foliage Green LMFII Sheath only(no knife included)*
22-01400 Camel Brown LMFII Survival
22-01463 Camel Brown LMF II Infantry
22-01629 Black LMF II Infantry
*I haven’t been able to find just a sheath for sale yet.
Here we will be shining some light on the mystery of the three different variations of the Gerber LMF II Series of knives. Basically what this boils down to is that the knife itself is exactly the same in all its variations. What changes the model number is the color and accessories this knife comes with. I have seen this knife listed as an ASEK but rarely is that true. There is no such thing as a camel brown or black ASEK knife. The ASEK only comes in foliage green.
The LMF II Infantry version of the knife includes the initial sheath, knife and one leg strap. The Infantry version is available in Camel Brown, Black and Foliage Green.
The ASEK version (Aviation Support Element, Kaneohe) of the same knife is the identical product but does include the initial sheath, knife, TWO leg straps, Safety Knife and Safety Knife Sheath (extra blades are found inside the handle of the safety knife itself.) The ASEK is available in the Foliage Green color and has Infra Red resistance.
The SURVIVAL version is much like the ASEK in that it includes the Knife, Initial Sheath, TWO leg straps, Safety Knife and Safety Knife Sheath (extra blades are found inside the handle of the safety Knife itself.) The SURVIVAL is available in Camel Brown only.
All versions include the following specifications:
Overall Length: 10.59”
Blade Length: 4.84”
Blade Steel: 12C27 Stainless Steel (Swedish)
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Thickness: .185”
Rockwell: Rc 55-57
Handle: Glass-Filled Nylon with TPV Overmold
Weight: 11.4 oz
Origin Portland, OR, USA
Inserted in the primary sheath is a knife sharpener for on the spot sharpening set at a 35 degree inclusive angle. Please note that this sharpener will not sharpen your serrations but only the fine edge of your blade.
***NOTE*** January 2008 – April 2008 the steel type was temporarily changed from the Sandvik 12C27 SS to 440A US SS. As of May 2008 production has resumed with the Sandvik 12C27 SS. The temporary change was due to material unavailability and the 440A US SS was most closely matched to that of the 12C27 SS.
UPDATE!!! I have a new Gerber LMF II Blade Steel post where you can read more information on the type of steel used in these knives.
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:42 am
Hi guys,
Can I check something with you?
I just bought a LMF ii. How do I know when it is produced? Because as I calculate the timeline, mine could very well be produced within the Jan 08 to Apr 08 period when they changed the steel.
Thank you.
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Hey Amos,
To be honest I’m not sure how to check that, but give me a couple of days and I’ll see if I can come up with an answer for you.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Thanks caddotx (sorry, can’t seem to find your name on the site).
August 4th, 2009 at 1:49 am
OK, I’m going to give you the short answer here in the comments section. Look for my post with all the specifics coming in the next few days. (It’s a much longer answer and some great info.) The only way to surely know which steel your LMF II is made from is by checking the original packaging. That’s the straight scoop from my contact at Gerber.
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Hey I was looking around some different sites for this knife and noticed that some 22-01400 knives came with 1 strap, over the sharpener, holding the sheath itself to the nylon backing, some came with 2, top and bottom positions, and some came with 3 straps, all positions filled. All of these versions came with 2 wide, rubber gripped, leg straps though. Does it have to do with when the knife was made? How do the 440A, 420HC, and 12C27 blades compare? Thanks a lot.
February 4th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Hey Jordi,
To be honest I don’t have a good answer for you on the straps. My personal LMF II came with four total straps sewed onto the sheath. One over the sharpener, one at the top of the scabbard, and two holding the handle. I’ll see if I can find out anything about that.
As to your question on the blade steel, there are many schools of thought out there on which is better. In my opinion the 440c, 420hc, and 12c27 steels all perform about the same with a proper heat treat. Each has subtle differences such as, the 420hc is a better steel around salt water. Hope this Helps!