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GERBER Mark II™ SITE CHANGE LOG

04/27/23 - Change 19

Changes to multiple pages
  1. Updated the Copyright Notice to the 2023 year.
  2. Realligned titles and photos on some of the pages.

Changes to the ACCESSORIES page
  1. Added mention of the silver model of the 70th Anniv. key fob
  2. Added information on Japanese numbered "Legal Import Tags"

Changes to the FAKEKNIVES page
  1. Added information to the Fake Mark II Aliens#1 Knife entry.

Changes to the FORSALE page
  1. Removed the FORSALE page.

Changes to the INTRODUCTION page
  1. Update how long the Mark II has been in existence.

Added a new page ITEMLIST
  1. Added a list of item numbers for Mark II and other similar knives

Changes to the KNIVES page
  1. Add S/N 002429 to the UK7 "MIS-STAMPED SERIAL" writeup
  2. Added a list of serial numbered 2008-2020 Mark II knives
  3. Added a section on Scrimshaw Ivory Knives
  4. Added UNUSUAL UK4E knives writeup
  5. Added UNUSUAL UK13 knife writeup

Changes to the KNIVESLIST page
  1. Added Scrimshaw Ivory Knives entrys
  2. Added UNUSUAL UK4E knives entry
  3. Added UNUSUAL UK13 knife entry

Changes to the KNIVESTABLE page
  1. Added Scrimshaw Ivory Knives entrys
  2. Added UNUSUAL UK4E knives entry
  3. Added UNUSUAL UK13 knife entry

Changes to the MAIN page
  1. Added a link to the Item Numbers list
  2. Compressed the page length a bit by using smaller text

Changes to the MEDIA page
  1. Added an entry for the "Under Seige" film.
  2. Added an entry for the "Captain America Winter Soldier" film.
  3. Removed the Fake Mark II Aliens Knife info and moved it to the Fake Knives Page.

Changes to the PAPERS page
  1. Added an Advertisements section

Changes to the SHEATHLIST page
  1. Added an entry for the single stitched D4 dive sheath

Changes to the SHEATHS page
  1. Eliminated mention of a single stitched version of the D1 dive sheath
  2. Added an entry for the single stitched D4 dive sheath

Changes to the SHEATHTABLE page
  1. Added an entry for the single stitched D4 dive sheath

Changes to the VIETNAM page
  1. Added information about the Recondo School Mark II knives

03/07/22 - Change 18

Changes to multiple pages
  1. Updated the Copyright Notice to the 2022 year.

Changes to the ABOUTUS page
  1. Changed the name of the ABOUTME page to ABOUTUS
  2. Added Daniel H. Edwards as an author of the web site

Changes to the CONTACTUS page
  1. Changed the name of the CONTACTME page to CONTACTUS
  2. Added Daniel H. Edwards email address to the page

Changes to the FAKEKNIVES page
  1. Corrected an error on the serial number of the fake Gerber Mark II SEAL TEAM ONE Knife
  2. Added an href link to the fake Gerber Mark II SEAL TEAM ONE Knife

Changes to the INTRODUCTION page
  1. Updated the number of years the Mark II has been in exsitance.

Changes to the KNIVES page
  1. Changed the BA1 and BA2 knives info to reflect uncertanty in the L6 to 440C steel switch.
  2. Added information on a second 000000 (six zeros) serial numbered knife that surfaced on eBay.
  3. Mention the G1-002 knife is not a second in a Mark II type series. The G1-001 is a folding knife.
  4. Added the XKLO prototype letter opener to the prototype section.
  5. Added the UK12 knife to the unusual knives section.
  6. Added the Gerber Gear logo to the Blade Logos section.

Changes to the PAPERS page
  1. Added information on an early version of the Mark II Dive knife paper.
  2. Added information on an A. G. Russell Limited Edition Sheet.

Changes to the SHEATHS page
  1. Added photo of a RT3 sheath.

Changes to the SIMILARKNIVES PAGE page
  1. Added information on the 2 versions of the Neptune dive knife.
  2. Added photo of the Force II SOF naming contest winner.

10/06/21 - Change 17

Changes to the ABOUTME page
  1. Add Angelo Semifero and Shawn Junkins to the "special thanks" paragraph
  2. Add my site email address below my name

Changes to the ACCESORIES page
  1. Added Gerber Belt Buckle

Changes to the BOXES page
  1. Replace the CS #GB 5710 image and mark it as S/N CS1267
  2. Add CS1919 box label image

Changes to the COPIES/CLONES page
  1. Add the Early Parker knife description and pictures
  2. Correct the marking "HI STAINLESS" to "HI-STAINLESS"

Changes to the DATE TABLE page
  1. Changed the upper limit of the BA7 knives from CS1610 to CS1620
  2. Change the 1973 sheath description from Red Leather / Pointed Tip to Round Tip & Red Pointed Tip

Changes to the FAKES page
  1. Added a secton on various Fake knives

Changes to the KNIFE TABLE page
  1. Revised the upper limit of the GA2 knife serial number range to 028367

Changes to the KNIVES page
  1. Added a note under the Slant 2 logo that it was also used later on the 1986 Mark II 20th Anniversary Knife
  2. Added Presidents Collection Type 1 picture
  3. Added note to Presidents Collection that each engraver has their own individual artwork design.
  4. Revised some of the Eagle Head Knives information
  5. Added an Eagle Head letter image
  6. Added an Eagle Head 2 knife set image
  7. Added Vietnam Tribute VT4 knife image
  8. Added Unusual knife UK11 S/N 000536
  9. Added a note to Unusual Knives that Gerber shop workers were allowed to make knives on their lunch breaks for themselves but serial numbers were not allowed to be stamped on those knives
  10. Changed the upper limit of the BA7 knives from CS1610 to CS1620
  11. Added new item no. for Cutlery Shop CT5, item number 05735.
  12. Some later CT3N knives around S/N CS1587 were issued in plain brown boxes.
  13. Mention that some CT3N's knives have blades with no cant.

Changes to the PAPERS page
  1. Added numerous catalog pdf files to the catalogs section

Changes to the SHEATHS page
  1. Replaced SheathUN2 with better picture
  2. Added to Wire Belt Hangers: The hooks should be on the front side of the sheath when folded forward and down.

Changes to the SIMILAR KNIVES page
  1. Note that the "TheGerberKnives.com" web site is no longer active.
  2. Add a FORCE I label image to the FORCE II section

02/17/21 - Change 16

Changes to multiple pages
  1. Updated the Copyright Notice to the 2021 year.
  2. Add more information about the BA9 2008-2020 knives.

Changes to ACCESSORIES page
  1. Add the Gerber 70th. Anniversary Key Fob.

Changes to the KNIVES page
  1. Revised the upper limit of the GA2 knife serial number range to 028367.
  2. Add image for the Presidents Collection PC2 knife.
  3. Add images and information about the Ivory Alligator I5 knife.
  4. Add an image of the Eddie Bauer OA3 knife blade etch.
  5. Revised the image of the 2008 Mark II knife blade logo & delete the Third Vertical Logo.
  6. Added images of a loose blade in a handle.
  7. Revised the BA3, BA4 & BA5 descriptions to account for "T" serial numbers.
  8. Add an image of Presentation Set P1S.

Changes to the SHEATHS page
  1. Revised information on the 2008-2020 C5 sheath.
  2. Revised and added to the information on Sheath Care.

Changes to the SHEATHLIST page
  1. Revised logo information on the 2008-2020 C5 sheath.

Changes to the SHEATHTABLE page
  1. Revised logo information on the 2008-2020 C5 sheath.

Changes to the SIMILARKNIVES page
  1. Added a note about M H Cole incorrectly identifying the Orange Dive knives as a Mark I and Mark II pair.

01/26/20 - Change 15

Changes to multiple pages
  1. Updated the Copyright Notice to the 2020 year.

Changes to the DATEINFO page
  1. Rearrange so the tables/lists used to formulate the date table are shown above the "CLICK HERE" box.
  2. Add to the note that no "G" serial numbers were made that "No records exist for S/Ns A3012S-A4010S".

Changes to the KNIFETABLE page
  1. Table Note o was incomplete. Changed "are l" to "are laser etched."

Changes to the KNIVES page
  1. Change the BA1 approximate serial number range end from 109347 to 109742.
  2. Change BA5 T-suffix known knife numbers to two, the additional knife being A1568T.

Changes to the SHEATHS page
  1. Add note that C5 sheaths with White Gerber logo are occasionally seen.

Changes to the SIMILAR KNIVES page
  1. Change the latest Command II noted from A9444S to B0019S.
  2. Correct spelling from "loose strength" to "lose strength" for the Command II Dive Knife.

Changes to the VIETNAM page
  1. Add Vietnam era knife carried by RMCS G.R. Cason. GR or Rex as he was called was a Senior Chief Petty Officer Radioman with Team 13 of BJU1 (Beach Jumper Unit 1).

11/04/19 - Change 14

Changes to the ACCESSORIES page
  1. Replaced 2 images for the Sharpening Kit with better images and added more details about the contents.

Changes to the BOXES page
  1. Added serial number I8515S to the list of knives found with the tall orange boxes

Changes to the KNIVES page
  1. Corrected OA1 & OA2 Type numbers 1 and 2 that were reversed
  2. Corrected a mistake in the BA6 serial number range
  3. Added OA7, a rare orange handled dive knife
  4. Added GA7, a rare gray handled dive knife
  5. Replaced 2 images for the GA1I I.G.S. knife with better images.
  6. Mentioned the C&B and OA7 as other non-serialized Orange Handle knives
  7. Added serial number 010078 to the list of later knives found with Cat's Tongue Handles
  8. Added XKOD Prototype knife
  9. Added UK-10 Unusual knife
  10. Added G1-002 Limited Edition knife
  11. Fixed spacing on the 3 scalloped serration type images
  12. Added Adrian Van Dyk flyer image to Gold Handles
  13. Replaced 2 images for the GA1I knives with better images

Changes to the KNIFE LIST page
  1. Added OA7, a rare orange handled dive knife
  2. Added GA7, a rare gray handled dive knife
  3. Added G1-002 Limited Edition knife
  4. Added XKOD Prototype knife
  5. Added UK-10 Unusual knife

Changes to the KNIFE TABLE page
  1. Corrected a mistake in the BA6 serial number range
  2. Added OA7, a rare orange handled dive knife
  3. Added GA7, a rare gray handled dive knife
  4. Added G1-002 Limited Edition knife
  5. Added a (bbb) note about the G1-002 knife
  6. Added XKOD Prototype knife
  7. Added UK-10 Unusual knife

Changes to the SHEATHS page
  1. Corrected a mistake in the C2 sheaths serial number range
  2. Added additional information about knife damage under the sheath care section.

02/25/19 - Change 13

Changes to multiple pages
  1. Updated the Copyright Notice to the 2019 year.

Changes to the BROCHURES/PAPERS page
  1. Added a PAPER GROUPS section containing two versions of the GERBER VIETNAM TRIBUTE COLLECTION knife paperwork.

Changes to the PRODUCTION DATE INFORMATION page
  1. Added information on how the calculation is made relating serial numbers to production number for the year.

Changes to the KNIVES page
  1. Added to the known "T" knives: BA3 knife S/N B2244T

Changes to theCOPIES/CLONES page
  1. Added more info on the Australian SHELHAM MK II clones

11/03/18 - Change 12

Changes to multiple pages
  1. Add meta data to all pages.

Changes to the HISTORY page
  1. Added a picture of Bud Holzmann's knife.

Changes to the KNIFE page
  1. Modified the info of inverted serial numbers to make it clearer.

Changes to the SIMILAR KNIVES page
  1. Added info under Boot Knives for the Mark I Tactical Model.

06/09/18 - Change 11

Changes to multiple pages
  1. The elimination of separate thumbnails by re-scaling large images at page load time caused long page load times. Reverted back to separate thumbnails.
  2. Made more changes to improve appearance on Internet Explorer and Chrome.

05/12/18 - Change 10

Changes to multiple pages
  1. Many link changes to play nice with the Ek Commando Knives section.
  2. Made image borders blue to red on mouse hover.

Changes to the BROCHURES/PAPERS page
  1. Added picture of the GWS2 sheet.

Changes to the CHANGELOG page
  1. Made the change headers more prominent.

Changes to the COPIES/CLONES page
  1. Replaced Texas Wildcat II knife images with better examples.
  2. Fixed alignment of text and images in the Australian Copy section.

Changes to the FORSALE page
  1. Redesigned page to handle both Gerber and Ek knives sales.

Changes to the KNIFELIST page
  1. Made the knife type headers more prominent.

Changes to the KNIVES page
  1. Add info about black handle mold differences.
  2. Correct that the CT7 knives have a canted blade.
  3. Revised info on the GLB marked CT9 knives.
  4. Revised info and photos of the C&B marked OA5 knives.

Changes to the MEDIA page
  1. Added info on the "THE DEADLY TOWER" film.

Changes to the SEARCH page
  1. Eliminated page due to the addition of the Ek Knife section.

Changes to the SHEATHLIST page
  1. Made the sheath type headers more prominent.
  2. Added the C1S sheath to the list.

Changes to the SHEATHTABLE page
  1. Added the C1S sheath to the list.

Changes to the SHEATHS page
  1. Added picture of the PT4S sheath.
  2. Added picture of the FT1 sheath.
  3. Added picture of the FT1S sheath.
  4. Added picture of the C1S sheath.

01/22/18 - Change 9

Changes to multiple pages
  1. Updated the Copyright Notice to the 2018 year.

03/27/16 - Change 8

Changes to multiple pages
  1. Updated the Copyright Notice to the 2017 year.
  2. Many changes to play nice with the Chrome browser.

Changes to the ACCESSORIES page
  1. Fixed Plastic Display Stand image that didn't show.
  2. Added section about steel with groove.

Changes to the BROCHURES/PAPERS page
  1. Add image VFCA - Vietnam Air Force Certificate of Authenticity.
  2. Add section with catalog covers.

Changes to the COPIES/CLONES page
  1. Added more information on the Australian Shelham Copy.

Changes to the DATE TABLE page
  1. Changed the date from 2013 to 2013-2017 for the last 2008 knife entry.
  2. Changed the date from 2013 to 2017 on note ss.

Changes to the KNIVES page
  1. Fixed "Serial Numbers" and "Blade Logo" links that didn't work.
  2. Put Presentation link on a separate line.
  3. Add photo for VTBS - Vietnam Tribute Boxed Set.
  4. Added note that orange could be repainted over the gray handle color.
  5. Added mention that in the 70's Gerber employees were permitted to make knives for personal use during their lunch hour. But serial numbers were not permitted on those knives.
  6. Add Alvin Snapper document to XKTIN knife writeup.

Changes to the SHEATHS page
  1. Fixed the hanger thumbnail image that didn't show.
  2. Changed description and added photos for the two D1 type dive sheaths.
  3. Added photo of a second prototype dive sheath XSD1.

Changes to the SIMILAR KNIVES page
  1. Added info on the 3 types of boot knives.

Changes to the SITEMAP page
  1. Added a link to CATALOGS.

01/01/16 - Change 7

Changes to multiple pages
  1. Updated the Copyright Notice to the 2016 year.

Changes to the ABOUTME page
  1. Update photo.
  2. Minor updates to text.

Changes to the ACCESSORIES page
  1. Alter image size to fit on page.
  2. Added Blue Marble.
  3. Added two Caps w/ Gerber logos.
  4. Added knife plastic display stand.

Changes to the BOXES page
  1. Adjust image size to fit on page.

Changes to the BROCHURES/PAPERS page
  1. Adjust image size to fit on page.

Changes to the COPIES/CLONES page
  1. Adjust image size to fit on page.
  2. Added information on a second type of Australian Shelham Copy.

Changes to the DATE TABLE page
  1. Changed the date from 2013 to 2013-2016 for the last 2008 knife entry.
  2. Changed the date from 2013 to 2016 on note ss.
  3. Corrected a mistake in mention of a black blade in note tt.

Changes to the HISTORY page
  1. Replaced the Initial Design image with a better copy.

Changes to the HOME page
  1. Adjust image size and text to fit on page.

Changes to the INTRODUCTION page
  1. Minor updates to text.

Changes to the KNIFE TABLE page
  1. Updated the date from 2013 to 2016 for knife BA9 and note mm.

Changes to the KNIFE LIST page
  1. Corrected an error in the YA2 knife description.

Changes to the KNIVES page
  1. Adjust image size to fit on page.
  2. Added info and image in the gray handle section about light gray armorhide handled knives.
  3. Corrected a reversed UK9 image in the Unusual section.

Changes to the SHEATHS page
  1. Adjust image size to fit on page
  2. Added a note in the introduction that no sheaths were ever serial numbered.
  3. Added informaton about a second type of RT6 Eddie Bauer sheath.
  4. Added a HANGERS subsection on how to repair a missing military belt hanger.

Changes to the SHEATH TABLE page
  1. Corrected the 2nd. C4S entry from Survival to "20 th. Anniv. No Etch".
  2. Updated the date from 2013 to 2013-2016 for sheath C5.

Changes to the SIMILAR KNIVES page
  1. Adjust image size to fit on page.

Changes to the SITEMAP page
  1. Added a link to WIRE BELT HANGERS.

11/23/13 - Change 6

Added a FOR SALE Page
  1. Include knives for sale.
  2. Include accessories for sale.
  3. Include miscellaneous for sale.
Added a SEARCH Page
  1. Uses Google to search only militarycarryknives.com.

Changes to ABOUTME Page
  1. Added individuals to the acknowledgement list.

Changes to ACCESSORIES Page
  1. Note that only two 8" SGSC Steels have been observed.
  2. Note some 5" Steel Scabbards don't have the "SPORTMAN'S STEEL" stamp.
  3. Note that the Field Sharpening Kit has a marked Eddie Bauer version.
  4. Add a photo showing 4 different leg straps.
  5. Add long Silicon Carbide stone.
  6. Add reference to Phil Rodenberg Book about 5" steels.
  7. Add the 12-Inch Steel with Scabbard.

Changes to the BOXES page
  1. Add leg strap to the Gray Boxes contents.
  2. Eliminate speculation about the Gray box's continued use.
  3. Add the 2013 Black box that replaced the 2008 Gray box.
  4. Added 1 Yellow label picture to the Box Labels section.
  5. Add an Accessory Boxes section.

Changes to the BROCHURES/PAPERS page
  1. Add SKF1 folder dated 10/70 to the folders section.
  2. Rename the SKF folder dated 12/72 to SKF2.
  3. Refine the dates of use for the folders.
  4. Altered main pic to replace upside down YC1 with PCCA.
  5. YC1 add 5/80 as another printed date.
  6. BWF add 5/79 as another printed date.
  7. Add HKF folder (Usually found with the 5" steel w/ scabbard).
  8. HPF add 9/84 as another printed date.
  9. KKF add 7/87 as another printed date.
  10. WGC add the rear image of the version w/ the military discount pricing.
  11. Add image of OCF w/ "Legendary" in different typeface.
  12. Add FSKF (Field Sharpening Kit) folder.
  13. Add the Protective Coating sheet.
  14. Add the GSKF folder (After Fiskars purchased Gerber)

Changes to the DATEINFO page
  1. Doug Hutchens was the Survival Knife Historian.

Changes to the HISTORY page
  1. Change the word SOG to Special Forces.

Changes to the INTRODUCTION page
  1. Add "Back to Gerber Main Page" at top.

Changes to the KNIVES page
  1. Change Special Operations Group to Studies and Observations Group.
  2. Add 20th. prototype knife XK20.
  3. Add Flag handle knife as prototype XKFH.
  4. Update serial range for knives with T S/N tool steel blades.
  5. Change Mark II™ to MARK II™ in the blade etch descriptions.
  6. Revise the CANT description to explain varying degree cants.
  7. Add info on blade S/N's out of the normal Cat's Tongue Knives range.
  8. Add CANT/NO CANT to the Cutlery Shoppe CT5 description title.
  9. Minor edit to the XKCT Cat's Tongue Prototype description.
  10. Minor edit of the BA1 and BA2 descriptions.
  11. Revise the Serial Number section.
  12. Revise knife type OA5 orange handle and add 2 photos.
  13. Add knife type OA6, orange handle, wide wasp w/ teeth.
  14. Add Unusual knife type UK7, UK8 and UK9.
  15. Add Unusual knife types UK8, Tigerstripe knife.
  16. Update serial number range for most of the knife types.
  17. Add additional 2011-2012 GUSA and 2013 logos to Blade Logos.
  18. Add 3 logo pictures to the 2008 Mark II Knife section.
  19. Add 70th. Anniv. marking variations to CT9 section.
  20. Add 70th. Anniv. technical information to CT9 section.
  21. Revise missing leading zero info to explain why it occurred.

Changes to the KNIFE TABLE
  1. Update the serial number range for most of the knife types.
  2. Numerous minor corrections.

Changes to the LINKS page
  1. Remove Mike Silvey from LINKS page. His site is no longer valid.
  2. Update the Australian Military Knives site link.

Changes to the MEDIA page
  1. Used a better example of the Aliens Film photo.
  2. Noted that the listed Aliens knife is fake.

Changes to the REFERENCES page
  1. Correct title of Steven Dick's "Vietnam Legend Returns".
  2. Add Phil Rodenberg's "A Chronology of Gerber Legendary Blades. 1939-1986".

Changes to the SIMILARKNIVES page
  1. Add information about the Mark I, Command I and Guardian I boot knives.
  2. Correct spelling errors.

Changes to the SHEATH page
  1. Update serial number range for most of the sheath types.
  2. Add Info about The George Lawrence Co.
  3. Add Rhondo Leather Works to reproduction sheath makers.
  4. Add Canadian Norseman Bladeworks to reproduction sheath makers.
  5. Add that later C5 sheaths are made in China.
  6. Add that some C5 sheaths have the Gerber logo embroidered in white thread.
  7. Note that some single stitched dive sheaths have been observed.

Changes to the SHEATH TABLE page
  1. Update the serial number range for most of the sheath types.
  2. Added the two Unusual sheaths.
  3. Several minor corrections.

Changes to the SITEMAP page
  1. Add "Back to Gerber Main Page" at top
  2. Insert added links ???

Changes to the VIETNAM page
  1. Add LLRP picture.
  2. Add date of Dec. 21, 1966 to Siagon Post page.
  3. Add info on Recondo School and "The Gerber Dagger" award.

01/12/11 - Change 5

Added a GERBER Mark II™ HISTORY Page
  1. Include Bud Holzmann info.
  2. Include paradrop note.

Added a GERBER Mark II™ IN MEDIA Page
  1. Included info on the "ROAD WARRIOR" a 1981 Film.
  2. Included info on the "HIT MAN" a 1983 Book.
  3. Included info on "ALIENS" a 1986 Film.
  4. Include info and photos of a MARK II ALIENS prop/memorabilia knife.

Changes to ABOUTME Page
  1. Removed my EMT-B qualification as my license has expired.
  2. Added that Richard Sams and Ernie Modlin are deceased.

Changes to ACCESSORIES Page
  1. Added early 5" steel photos and revised the 5-Inch Steel W/ Scabbard section.
  2. Added picture of the reintroduced 5" steel w/ handle.
  3. Added early "Sharpening Stone" info and photos.
  4. Added "Sharpening Set" info and photos.
  5. Added two photos to the early version of the Field Sharpening Kit section.
  6. Change the date for the first Gerber Hardwood Display Stands to 1996.
  7. Added Orange "Bumper Sticker" info to the Miscellaneous section.

Changes to BOXES Page
  1. Added back side picture of the 2008 Mark II Blister Pack to the Blister Pack section.
  2. Added 1 Orange and 2 Blue labels pictures to the Box Labels section.

Changes to BROCHURESPAPERS Page
  1. Added picture of a Frank Drew addressed Orange Combat Folder.
  2. Added Earliest Sharpening folder to the Folders Section.
  3. Added President's Collection Certificate of Authenticity to the COAs section.

Changes to COPIESCLONES Page
  1. Added section for the Australian Shelham Copy knife.

Changes to DATETABLE Page
  1. Added 2008-2011 knife info.

Changes to KNIVES Page
  1. Added section on 2008 Mark II knives including technical and production code info.
  2. Added 70th. Anniversary to list of knives with Cat's Tongue handles.
  3. Noted that some Cutlery Shoppe CT5 knives don't have a canted blade.
  4. Changed info about some Cutlery Shoppe CT5 knives don't have the Mark II etch.
  5. Revised/added info about the CT9 70th Anniversary knives. They are not canted.
  6. Made several minor changes to information on the Gold Handled knives.
  7. Noted that the WS models were made sometime in the 1968-1974 time period.
  8. Added information about the BA9 2008 Version knives.
  9. Added info about the Presentation knives from "Levine's Guide".
  10. Added that the Presentation knives are found with both four and six digit S/N's.
  11. Added Robert Valade to the master engravers list of President's Collection Knives .
  12. Added that the President's Collection Knives were made from 1979 to 1983.
  13. Added note that I observed a PC2 & PC2E set having the same S/N, 0176.
  14. Added photo of PC1E President's Collection Knife Set.
  15. Added section on UK6 - Employee Sale knives.
  16. Added section on UK7 - Mis-stamped serial numbered knives.
  17. Corrected information about the reasons for the Mark II's cant.
  18. Revised information on the Slant 3 Logo.
  19. Revised information on factory blade etching.
  20. Added photo of fake orange handle.

Changes to KNIFETABLE Page
  1. Corrected the sheath type for the CT9 70th. Anniversary knife.
  2. Made several minor corrections to the notes.

Changes to LINKS Page
  1. Added a link to an Australian Military Knives Site.

Changes to REFERENCES Page
  1. Added Jon Chance Blade Magazine Reference.
  2. Added Peter Novak Blade Magazine Reference.

Changes to SHEATHLIST Page
  1. Corrected the title of the RT9 sheath as 70th. Anniversary not 40th.

Changes to SHEATHS Page
  1. Added that the proper name for the military belt hanger is "M1910 Wire Hook".
  2. Added that I have noted several original Round Tip sheaths without the Gerber stamp.
  3. Added picture of RT2S sheath.
  4. Corrected the title of the RT9 sheath as 70th. Anniversary not 40th.
  5. Added that the proper name for the C5 sheath leg strap's side release plastic buckle is "fastex-style.
  6. pinch-release plastic buckle".
  7. Added information about the C5 sheaths being made in Vietnam.
  8. Revised info about steels and the NGSC steel being the first produced.
  9. Added more info about makers of copies of Mark II sheaths.

Changes to SHEATHTABLE Page
  1. Added missing RT9 Sheath.

Changes to SIMILARKNIVES Page
  1. Added section for the Command II Limited Edition 2011 knife.
  2. Added note that Force II knives must have the Force II tagged box and have very early S/Ns.

Changes to VIETNAM Page
  1. Terry B. identified and 3 photos of his knife added.
  2. Added section on Mark II recovered from dead NVA soldier.

06/13/09 - Change 4

  1. Added photo and info about the reintroduced 2008 Version Mark II.
  2. Added photo and info about the Gerber 70th. Anniversary Knife.
  3. Added photo and revised GOLD HANDLE info on the KNIVES page.
  4. Added photo and revised OA1 knife range info on the KNIVES page.
  5. Added photo and revised SIGMA knife info on the KNIVES page.
  6. Added Photo and revised CAT'S TONGUE PROTOTYPE info on the KNIVES page.
  7. Changed XKD1 and XKD2 knife types from prototype to Yellow Armorhide types WS1 and WS2.
  8. Added info to the SERIAL NUMBERS section on the KNIVES page.
  9. Updated the ABOUTME file; Add Tom Clinton is deceased.
  10. Add Tactical Knives Nov. 2008 article to references.
  11. Added that the Field Sharpening Kit also made in light tan leather.
  12. Added notes that Command II and Guardian II knives have their own separate serial number ranges.
  13. Changed Black Handle heading info from "Armorhide" to "Powder Coated"
  14. Added Photo and revised the HANDLE section info on the KNIVES page.
  15. Minor change in description of Vertical 1 & 2 Logos.
  16. Revised info in the BLADE CANT section on the KNIVES page.
  17. Noted that the P2 Presentation knife can be found with both SLANT 2 & VERTICAL 1 Logos.
  18. Added info about missing S/N's under the SERIAL NUMBERS section on the KNIVES page.
  19. Knife date table note (hh) changed to reflect that 4 knives in this serial range have been observed.
  20. Added http://simplysarasota.com/knifecollector/GerberKnifeDates.html to date table.
  21. Added http://simplysarasota.com/knifecollector/Gerber-MkII-Production-Chart.html to date table.

04/23/08 - Change 3

  1. Added note about early knives with serial numbers stamped upside down to the "Knives" page.
  2. Added Mike Silvey's Site to "Links" page.
  3. Added YA3 knife image and revised the YA3 description on the "Knives" page.
  4. Corrected YA3 and OA5 headings from wide wasp to narrow wasp on the "Knives" page.
  5. Corrected YA3 and OA5 headings from wide wasp to narrow wasp on the "Knife List" page.
  6. Corrected YA3 and OA5 info from wide wasp to narrow wasp on the "Knife Table" page.
  7. Added Guardian II Black and Guardian II Camo knife images to the "Similar Knives" page.
  8. Added a Guardian II Camo site reference to the "Similar Knives" page.
  9. Added FBI Hostage Rescue Team article reference to the "Similar Knives" page.
  10. Added that Presentation/Presidents Set knives have their own serial ranges on the "Knives" page.
  11. Changed the GA1 knife S/N range from 008824-023995 to 008709-023995 on the "Knife Table" page.
  12. Changed the GA1 knife S/N range from 008824-023995 to 008709-023995 on the "Knives" page.
  13. Added VT4 knife box image to the "Knives" page.
  14. Added US2 sheath image and description to the "Sheaths" page.
  15. Added another image for Gerber Oil to the "Accessories" page.
  16. Added Prototype 5-Inch Steel Handle images and description to the "Accessories" page.
  17. Added correction and more info about the Blister Pack Knives to the "Boxes/Labels" page.
  18. Added S/N A6680S to 3 other Guardian II Black knives on the "Similar Knives" page.
  19. Add Orange colored White Box label to the "Boxes/Labels" page.
  20. Correct misspelling of Legendary in disclaimer.

02/04/08 - Change 2

  1. Added robots.txt and favicon.ico files to site.
  2. Added "Links" link to "Main" page.
  3. Added UK5 knife to "Knives" and "Knife List" pages.
  4. Added note to knife type UK4 about S/N E5601S on the "Knives" page.
  5. Added knife handles paint company note to Gray & Orange Armorhide knives to "Knives" page.
  6. Added note to GA2 knife that some of the 20-21K S/N knives have 26-27 teeth to "Knives" page.
  7. Added CT1 sheath pictures to the "Sheaths" page.
  8. Added section on leather sheath stamps to the "Sheaths" page.
  9. Added note that CMD II and GRD II knives have their own serial no. ranges to "Similar Knives" page.

01/05/08 - Change 1

  1. Many minor format changes to make Internet Explorer and Firefox produce similar looking pages.
  2. Rewrite so that the "Restore Down" (page size change) minimizes objects on the page overlapping.
  3. Correct cant knife discussion S/N range to match the values in the CT1 Knife writeup.
  4. Clean up minor formatting and borders on the Knife, Sheath and Date Tables.

01/02/08 - Initial Release



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