Gerber, U. S. A. Model 400 Used Hunting Knife And Sheath
MODEL 400 USED HUNTING KNIFE. This is a vintage 400 Gerber series hunting knife. This series of knives were all handmade.
This one has a Rockwell hardness of 59 etched into the blade. The other tang is stamped GERBER PORTLAND OREGON - 97223. This knife is Hefty constructed and was made for Big Game. The blade is large and wide razor sharp with a drop point and thumb notches on the top back spine to keep the knife from slipping when using, it has been used showing light scratches. It has a beautiful brown burl ebony wood handle with finger grooves for a great feel and balance with brass and heavy-duty stainless-steel angled front guard and rear pommel. Included is the original Gerber very thick leather sheath in good condition but done have some cut marks inside from the blade sliding in it. This knife was made in the 1970s now 50 years old. Please view all photos and ask any questions as they are also part of the description. I will be listing other vintage knives and military bayonets. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Fixed Blade Knives\Vintage Fixed Blade Knives\Factory Manufactured". The seller is "moulinr_62" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Blade Material: Stainless Steel
- Tang: Encapsulated
- Dexterity: RIGHT OR LEFT
- Blade Length: 4.1 - 5in.
- Color: Brown
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Vintage: Yes
- Brand: Gerber
- Blade Type: Clip Point
- Type: Hunting
- Year: 1970s
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Features: Sheath Included
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Handle Material: FINGER GROOVED WOOD