"Gerber Mark II and Command II" by Nutnfancy

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  • Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
  • Pending/////////////////Nutnfancy Likability Scale Gerber Mark II in 420HC steel: 6.5 out of 10, Gerber 30th Anniversary Command II in S30V steel: 8.5 out of 10

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  • @ArmyStinger150
    @ArmyStinger150 11 років тому +31

    I so agree with you...I had never heard of using a knife to split wood until I started watching UA-cam videos. It should only be used like that in an extreme circumstance...and for very light splitting for kindling. I don't get how people say a knife is crap if it breaks because they were trying to split a 6 inch log! Ridiculous.

  • @Biblicalgiants
    @Biblicalgiants 11 років тому +18

    A dagger has one purpose to pierce flesh.This knive is made for sticking your enemy.

  • @tttpietje560
    @tttpietje560 11 років тому +16

    "The sheath is made in Vietnam." What?! Very ironic since this is a knife which served in Nam.

  • @chrisdelaigle8581
    @chrisdelaigle8581 11 років тому +20

    You do not need to baton a knife. I dont know why now the standard for a survival knife is being able to baton it alike crazy. There is plenty of testimony out there from serious outdoorsman that would almost never use there knives for batoning. It is not needed to survive in the wild. You want to chop like crazy and cut wood all you gotta do carry a light pocket saw or hatchet on ur belt. There is no reason to dull and abuse ur knife like that but what do i know, thats just my opinion.

  • @rolexsub3
    @rolexsub3 13 років тому +3

    My granddad Lt. Col. U.S. Army (retired) carried one of two Randall's in Korea and Vietnam. that had seven inch blades they were model 4 big game skinners it had his name and a P.O. box address to be sent to if he was killed. The other knife identical to his except for the name and address on the blade he gave to his roommate from college. They are both still alive and well and both still have their knives. He payed $47.75 for the two in 1956 a ton of money back then.

  • @kookidzklub4528
    @kookidzklub4528 10 років тому +33

    Winter Soldier knife

  • @ArmyStinger150
    @ArmyStinger150 11 років тому +4

    Great video Nut'n. I used a Gerber Mark II While I served in the Army from 1987-2001. I first saw the Mark II in the movie "Aliens" in 1986...I bought my first Mark II shortly after, but then gave that one to a family member in the early 90's. I then bought my current Mark II in 1994...I used it until I ETS out of the Army in 2001.

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому

    @cyclist01222 Thanks a lot. I try to do the research and get the interesting history out there. There's lots of course with these knives so picking and choosing what to cover is the hardest part. I just focus on the stuff that interests me and then tie it into a current-day review of the blades. Thanks for watching.

  • @akeeperofoddknowledge4956
    @akeeperofoddknowledge4956 8 років тому +11

    Great video on a classic knife, Nutn! I still have my Mark II I bought in 1980 just before I started college. It came in a black leather sheath ( like the one you showed) and was made of tool steel with the cat's tongue handle. Since I was living on the east coast not far from the ocean, rust was a potential problem, so the only thing I could think of doing was to blue the blade. I used the kind you buy in the bottle and apply cold. Also, to be different, and to be stealthy, I mounted the sheath horizontally on the back of a military web belt in the lumbar position. I got laughed at a lot. Still have it mounted on the belt, but I've gained a few pounds since 1980/81. It resides in a cabinet now.
    But, thanks for the review. It brought back memories.

  • @YouKilledKenny415
    @YouKilledKenny415 10 років тому +15

    Gerber Mark II was meant to go in between the ribs and the dual serrated ridges are meant to rip out / break the bones on the way out. That's why it doesn't have a lot of "belly".

  • @tombrizendine5008
    @tombrizendine5008 9 років тому +5

    My Gerber mk2 had a stainless serrated blade with a gray hilt. The scabbard was leather with a sharpening metal. Pouch on the side. I had it engraved with my Name and unit ( Co. A 75th Rangers) . it was stolen from my car in 1970. When I worked on the Lynville Viaduct on Grandfather Mt in North Carolina.

  • @ArmyStinger150
    @ArmyStinger150 11 років тому +2

    I've never heard of any Gerber Mark II breaking because of it's tang. I've owned 2...I still have one, I used it in the Army for all sorts of tasks. To include probing for mines, digging shallow trenches for Claymore mines, prying open ration cans...It is still in perfect condition other than the bluing on the blade and having to resharpen it. The other one I gave to a family member who used his in the Army as well...he still uses his.

  • @Blustride
    @Blustride 10 років тому +4

    My dad has an original Command II. Very cool knife.

  • @wichitastang8
    @wichitastang8 13 років тому +1

    Didn't know Gerber made knives that far back. Awesome review. Learn something everyday.

  • @gerberboy0100
    @gerberboy0100 13 років тому +1

    Dude, I love the longer reviews! It's better than anything on TV.

  • @1mrgasgas1
    @1mrgasgas1 13 років тому

    My dad gave me a command 2 for Christmas 1 year ...Lost it deer hunting , but assoon as I could I bought 1 to replace it ...But it will NEVER be the 1 my dad gave me all those years ago...Thanks and God bless...

  • @ilikepii6376
    @ilikepii6376 9 років тому +7

    Does the Mark II make you run faster?

  • @offroadingmachine007
    @offroadingmachine007 13 років тому +1

    I LOVE this knife my brother has one, he was in the Marines for 8 years.

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому +1

    @RWW124 Yes Mora TopQ on my hip in that picture. It worked out great on the trip and very lightweight too.

  • @Membersacc
    @Membersacc 10 років тому +10

    Fairbairn-Sykes. Best combat dagger ever.

  • @SgtSplatter782
    @SgtSplatter782 13 років тому +1

    was digging through my dads old foot locker and found two vietnam era knives, old school ka-bars. Had an old Gerber MKII but lost it while on patrol, thinks it ended up in a rice paddy somewhere.

  • @KenpoNewsome
    @KenpoNewsome 13 років тому +1

    badassssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love my Kabar Marine... but this blade is just wicked!

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому

    @SnyperMac Great comment and thanks. My memories on the L6 steel are old and I might be a little or a lot off on it. I do not currently have a knife in that steel.

  • @DarkGallahad
    @DarkGallahad 13 років тому

    You know what I like about you and love about your videos? You never review poor quality knives. I am a professional knife sharpener and collector. Water stones,leather strops,reshaping and falling in love with the edge for over 20 years. I absolutely detest poor quality blades because to me it breeds accidents. Like Frost cutlery bargain grab bag knives with the worst factory edge you've ever seen and poor steel. Thank you..for making another great video.

  • @cadrician
    @cadrician 13 років тому

    Loved the blade review, and the historical enphasyse by the amazing pictures, make your view on my sickness, one of my favorite knife table talk! I know this is not a blade for everyone, but for a collector like me, its right on the spot! Thanks very much sir for another succes review, take care Nutn!

  • @jkjemildner
    @jkjemildner 13 років тому

    very nice, gotta love that Gerber steel it a great collectable for years, and generations

  • @jkjemildner
    @jkjemildner 13 років тому

    very nice, gotta love that gerber steel it a great collectable for years, and generations

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому

    @cadrician Thank you for saying that because it lets me know these vids are worth the effort. The view numbers on my blade reviews have been sucking lately which I find concerning.

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому

    @reaperone13 I totally agree with you. If you check my likability scale on these knives you will see that reflected. A good mid sized or smaller fixed blade like SOG Northwest Ranger or TOPS TSK does it for me a bit better, offering a lot more utility.

  • @CommonCentsOutdoorsman
    @CommonCentsOutdoorsman 13 років тому

    The History Channel has Nutn on you Fancy! I don't know anything about using knives in combat but I thoroughly enjoyed this vid.

  • @RonGallant
    @RonGallant 13 років тому

    The top snap on the nylon sheath is covered. My guess is so this can be snapped closed behind the handle and won't damage the handle finish. It's just for jumping like you said. The lack of drain hole may be a good think when worn inverted.

  • @reaperone13
    @reaperone13 13 років тому

    i like your knife reviews,but in my deployments i did not have a use for daggers they are cool looking.I my self would rather carry a drop point or tanto.I however did end up carrying a becker entry tool.Thanks for all that you do sir. God bless you and your family!

  • @ArmedVegan
    @ArmedVegan 13 років тому

    Love the history of the knife. I love that the updated version comes with the MOLLE acceptable sheath. Would love just to be able to buy the sheath like that. Thanks for the two for one review!

  • @SpringFigsXD89
    @SpringFigsXD89 13 років тому

    Im your third reviewer! SIck! Nutn would you recommend the Air Force or The Marine Corps? I have friends and family in the Corps right now however Im liking the Air Force also. Im close to graduating school and well being the son of migrants, I want to serve and pay back for everything this country has done for my family.

  • @BigOStyle1
    @BigOStyle1 13 років тому +2

    I own a MKII. Love it!

  • @AussieMark909
    @AussieMark909 13 років тому

    Great vid Nutn, I enjoyed the sense of history you rolled into this one.

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому +1

    @jacoblangworthy Those high value blade options remain a focus for me in TNP. I strive for the balance however as I also appreciate those high quality US made blades too. In time you will have a big review selection to choose from. Oh wait, you do now in TNP!

  • @tiggerr42431
    @tiggerr42431 13 років тому

    Really beautiful presentation of two classics.

  • @nate58ful
    @nate58ful 11 років тому +1

    its a nice dagger. my only problem with it is the serrations, because in a life/death situation, facing multiple attackers the serrations could get stuck in the body and preventing you from effectively facing the next opponent. but that just my two bits (I wish they would come out with a non serrated)

  • @Hissatsu5
    @Hissatsu5 13 років тому

    I believe the secretions are put on the dagger to make it a more practical knife for task like cutting straps that way it's not just a killing knife it has utility

  • @JakobElbaek
    @JakobElbaek 13 років тому

    Excellent - and very thorough review!
    I really like the "two kinds of cool" principle. It makes a lot of sense to review a knife like that. Especially a classic like the Mark II.

  • @Rawrgoaway
    @Rawrgoaway 13 років тому

    Great, great video. Good use of images and lotsa great knowledge.
    Love a good knife review.

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому

    @terahybrid Great comment, thanks for the input.

  • @phakeacount2228
    @phakeacount2228 10 років тому

    Cool, more sharp, pointy things. Love this rotating front page with videos I have not seen before.

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому

    @GodModeKing Yep and in other dagger reviews I've said as much. In fact the steel choice is kind of not important on that one trick pony knife as well. Now when you get an all arounder blade like the SOG GovTac for instance, steel choice and edge are more critical.

  • @CalcityAirsoft
    @CalcityAirsoft 13 років тому +1

    I am a SOG Guy but the Mark II might be my next knife! good review Nutn!

  • @sae1095hc
    @sae1095hc 13 років тому

    The one I bought at the Ft Hood PX in the late '80s didn't have a secondary bevel, it's a zero grind and was very sharp.

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому

    @IdoShavitJinji I'm trying to do more of those so the iPhone viewers can get the annotations too. Thanks man.

  • @rolexsub3
    @rolexsub3 13 років тому

    My Grand Dad (retired Lt. Col. U.S. Army) didn't carry a Gerber instead he packed a Randall model 4-7" big game skinner that was one of two identical knives that he bought in1956. He payed $47.75 for the two direct from the shop in Orlando. he still owns it and his room mate from college still has the other. p.s. besides the model 1 the model 14 was also a very popular knife and the 18

  • @tokr72
    @tokr72 10 років тому

    I like 420 HC, it's very good, tough and practical. I have two Gerber Prodigys, the drop point in Sandvik, and the Tanto in 420HC. They both perform excellently. As to the use of serrations, they are substantially more effective in cutting through clothing layers than plain edge. This is according to Lynn Thompson of Cold Steel, and as such he recommends serrated edge for self defense.

    • @tokr72
      @tokr72 10 років тому

      I also don't see why a slash can't be done well with this design. Maybe it requires a finessed technique, but any practice ought to enable the wielder to put the right english on the stroke. I mean, it's not complicated, just drag the edge across.

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому

    @19Kettle93 Actually they all say that...they are not really numbered individually on the cards. I kinda' like that too...you can psych out your friends.

  • @RWW124
    @RWW124 13 років тому

    Hey Nutn, Is that a mora knife that you are wearing in the pic on your channel page.

  • @SuperRip7
    @SuperRip7 13 років тому

    These knives have an excellent resale value.

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому +1

    @hamiltonrrw Yes much too young to have been in Vietnam, my Dad was an OV-10 and O-1 pilot there however. Those guys in those 'Nam photos are much more studly than me anyhow.

  • @bigmuddy1
    @bigmuddy1 13 років тому

    I have a MK. II from the 80's and the offset can either be in or out, making it easier to get at or less prone to snagging. Quite right, not a survival knife. But my wife scared the crap out of some dads tagging along on a Girl Scout camping trip!

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому

    @JohannGasmask Exactly. It was cool in 1982.

  • @Godzillaslovechild
    @Godzillaslovechild 13 років тому

    Heya Nutn...thanks for all of your great reviews! I may have missed a reference at some point...but have never heard you mention EK knives. I thought EK would be brought up in this Gerber review as it is similar in design. I have a few and would love to hear your take on them!

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому

    @whosthere1 That is correct. Also sharpening services were awful among other things. Best to let it go.

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому

    @111dogon555 You are correct. The Canadian TNPr who sent me that photo is front and center. I believe he served a cross tour with the Americans. Warrior!

  • @GodModeKing
    @GodModeKing 13 років тому

    gotta remember you don't need edge retention on a fighting knife, shes kinda a one trick pony, and one hell of a trick it is. and in some cases you want your tac knife to be a little dull to tear instead of clean cut. Im not here to argue i don't know if these are 100% true, im just echoing what i heard. take it for what its worth.

  • @Jesses001
    @Jesses001 13 років тому

    The sheath is made in Vitnam, as in the country we were at war with when the blade became popular? What dummy in the PR department missed that one? I have one around here someplace though. Decent weapon I carry every once in a while.

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому

    @kaizoebara No problems, thanks!

  • @19Kettle93
    @19Kettle93 13 років тому

    Nutn! You lucky guy, you had the #1 out of 1500! Wish I had it, awesome review as usual.

  • @scooter17568
    @scooter17568 13 років тому

    Great review. Can't imagine I'd ever have a use for the first type of cool but may have to get one just for the second type.

  • @z3160200
    @z3160200 13 років тому

    Cool its that dagger from Aliens, hey Nutnfancy can you do any knife tricks?

  • @P226nut
    @P226nut 13 років тому

    I love the blade reviews never stop doing them, if you did you would put my local knife dealer out of business!
    I just order a command 2 from my local dealer and he said "I figured that would sell fast because nutnfancy just put out a video on it.
    I was rotflol when he said that.

  • @ragingwarlock
    @ragingwarlock 13 років тому

    hey dude! loved ur new "annotation" system where u place the info of the knife in!! your getting to tv quality!! keep it up dude and you can do better then that =) cheers.

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому

    @CANOE313 Good correction, thank you.

  • @tommyisrad131131
    @tommyisrad131131 13 років тому

    did nutnfancy have a falling out with The Razors Edge? having been hearing from them in a LONG time? fitzin couldnt step up?

  • @f0xmuld3r
    @f0xmuld3r 13 років тому

    Whoa: that Command II is number 1 off 1500. Talk about collectable !

  • @sevilyartoos
    @sevilyartoos 13 років тому

    Nutnfancy, do you have any opinions on gerbers supposed succesor to the M2, the LHR combat knife? I got one and i think its a great knife but i wanted to know your opinion.

  • @CyberShinyNinja
    @CyberShinyNinja 11 років тому

    Would you mind reviewing the Cold Steel Kudu? I already have one, and I think it's an incredible value, but you have a LOT more experience with blades than I do and I just think it would be cool to have an 'expert's opinion.'

  • @bravowhiskey223
    @bravowhiskey223 13 років тому

    i kinda miss that cool background quilt blanket thing in you'r arsenal AK 47 review

  • @lnt871996
    @lnt871996 13 років тому

    Why would soldier in Nam have to buy daggers when they were already issued a standard Ka-Bar combat knife that has the ability to slash and thrust cut adequately well?

  • @KBar666
    @KBar666 12 років тому

    I think the serrations would help more in the slash attack, close cutting, certainly would rip up flesh. I'm sure those like myself who are more famliliar with knife fighting realize this. not saying its going to be the best, like nutn says it is a dagger, but it will help more than just plain edge. After all in combat you need some versitility. Options are good.

  • @SWEBlackwater
    @SWEBlackwater 13 років тому

    Hi I would like to hear and see what you think about the Swedish Mora 2000 Knife if you want to would be fun to hear your opinion.

  • @lazymurderer
    @lazymurderer 13 років тому

    HOW THE HELL DID U GET THE FIRST OF 1500.!!!!!!!!!!........not gonna lie but that is now a very collectable priceless piece.......I WANT IT !!!!

  • @SharpStuff112
    @SharpStuff112 13 років тому

    Its kind of ironic that the knife design originaly made to kill veitnamesse is in a sheath made in Vietnam.

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому

    @nopopallowed Yes that decision has been controversial having the sheath made there.

  • @danwhaneman1
    @danwhaneman1 13 років тому

    Will TNP ever disappoint me. I hope not. keep up the good work man

  • @chevydad83
    @chevydad83 13 років тому

    any thoughts on the comparison Andrew Demko did between the Gerber Mark II vs Cold Steel Master Tanto?

  • @aermotors
    @aermotors 13 років тому

    Sweet review and update of these knives!

  • @TheEnglishRedneck45
    @TheEnglishRedneck45 13 років тому

    @f0xmuld3r Exactly - that's how the system works. Gerber has used that idea of 'special' numbering on blades I've owned before also.
    Take it if you wish

  • @snowsniper8
    @snowsniper8 13 років тому

    hey nutn, what knife was your main knife when you were in the military?

  • @theinfedel
    @theinfedel 13 років тому

    i have a gerber from the early 90's not sure what model
    my best knife fore sure

  • @VirgilHawkins1
    @VirgilHawkins1 13 років тому

    Sykes Fairburn and Kabar were available back then.

  • @aru05001
    @aru05001 11 років тому +1

    Man! i could have gotten an OSS really cheap! i didn't get it cause I thought that it was a dagger! :(
    I love its handle for a camping knife.

  • @f0xmuld3r
    @f0xmuld3r 13 років тому

    @TheEnglishRedneck45 So, if it is blade 1499 of 1500, according to what you think it would still say "1 of 1500" ? Hmmm.

  • @fishfuxors5153
    @fishfuxors5153 10 років тому

    The older Command II like mine have a rounded backstrap. I love mine. I prefer it to the Mark II.

  • @TheMoxyMan1935
    @TheMoxyMan1935 13 років тому

    i brushed up against my cs spartan. (got after seeing your review) sliced my thumb wide open. and ive had it for about five months now. (not using it heavily) needless to say. i like the aus 8.

  • @TheEnglishRedneck45
    @TheEnglishRedneck45 13 років тому

    @f0xmuld3r That simply means it is one out of 1500 - worded carefully to make it seem like it is number 1 of 1500. I could be wrong on this, so do forgive me if I am, but many makers use this nifty technique to make blades seem more 'important', so to speak.

  • @CutleryNovice
    @CutleryNovice 12 років тому

    Veri how ya doin? Could you do me a favor? Please ask Nutn what he thinks of the Gerber Steadfast? Thanks!

  • @SerratedEdges1
    @SerratedEdges1 13 років тому

    Hey Nutn, Thanks for showing Canuck troops in the vid! As for Gerber, great ideas, good concepts, but lousy materials (blade and sheath) and quality control (my Profile didnt even have a sharp tip).
    Knives, as you've shown, pretty much fall into 3 categories: Survival/hard use, utility/edc, and murder weapon. Plain and simple.
    Thanks for the vids, keep up the good work and thanks for your time,
    Cheers

  • @kaizoebara
    @kaizoebara 13 років тому

    To be correct, it wasn't Bishop's knife. It was Hudson's - the guy who asked Bishop to do the trick and was coerced to put his hand underneath Bishop's.
    Sorry to be so anal, but I am just a great fan of the Alien franchise. ;)

  • @user-dn8kg1yk6x
    @user-dn8kg1yk6x 13 років тому

    yay for knife reviews

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy  13 років тому

    @ragingwarlock Thank you!

  • @360chris88
    @360chris88 13 років тому

    good video nutn and veri keep up the great work

  • @afogn
    @afogn 13 років тому

    Hey nutn did you and fitzen have a falling out you havent talked about him ore razors edge for ages???

  • @BrutalMaximus
    @BrutalMaximus 13 років тому

    What are the laws on double sided knives where you live? They are illegal in NC

  • @buttlescutt
    @buttlescutt 13 років тому

    @DaiReborn Every Command II says 1 of 1500 on the blade...on the opposite side, at the base of the blade, it has the actual serial number.( [xxxx] of 1500)