Hi Folks!
My partner recently discovered this knife amongst his dad's supplies (he passed on a few years ago). We aren't planning to keep it, but am interested in whether or not we should clean the knife before we figure out how we'll part ways with it (the green on the handle, cleaning up the blade). I'm also wondering if anyone can tell us if we can date the knife? The closest we came was for one being sold in the AAPK store that appears to be the same: Gerber Hand Checkered Walnut Folding Hunter (S) Knife - c.1968-1974. The label is torn a bit on the outside of the box, unfortunately.
Thanks!
Inherited Knife Cleaning/Dating?
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Can you show a close up of the tang Stamp .
Your dates are correct 1968 to 1974 . Nice find . The market on them is very slow . The Japanese drove the market on the Gerber's for a long time.
Your dates are correct 1968 to 1974 . Nice find . The market on them is very slow . The Japanese drove the market on the Gerber's for a long time.
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I have seen this model Gerber ("Magnum Hunter" ??) sell on ebay for over $100 with no box. Very collectible knife.
Looks like no real cleaning is needed. General rule is to wipe it down to remove any skin oils on blade or staining on brass if present, and then leave it be. i.e. less is better than vigorous cleaning.
kj
Looks like no real cleaning is needed. General rule is to wipe it down to remove any skin oils on blade or staining on brass if present, and then leave it be. i.e. less is better than vigorous cleaning.
kj
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I agree with Roland, I wouldn't try to clean it at all. Just wipe the blades down and that's it. That's a very desirable knife, especially with the box and paperwork. In that condition they bring $250 or more on Ebay regularly.
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Re: Inherited Knife Cleaning/Dating?
I believe you've received some very good advise regarding our knife MP80, so I'll simply add to AAPK!maypop80 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 02, 2021 12:22 pm Hi Folks!
My partner recently discovered this knife amongst his dad's supplies (he passed on a few years ago). We aren't planning to keep it, but am interested in whether or not we should clean the knife before we figure out how we'll part ways with it (the green on the handle, cleaning up the blade). I'm also wondering if anyone can tell us if we can date the knife? The closest we came was for one being sold in the AAPK store that appears to be the same: Gerber Hand Checkered Walnut Folding Hunter (S) Knife - c.1968-1974. The label is torn a bit on the outside of the box, unfortunately.
Thanks!
Re: Inherited Knife Cleaning/Dating?
The "HS" stamp on the blade designates "High Speed" steel, in other words it is NOT stainless. The "HS" blades are less common than stainless. I would recommend gently cleaning and coating the blade with mineral oil. Store the knife out of the leather sheath.
The knife is Gerber's original "Folding Hunter" and is a rather unusual design. The FS series of folders and the "Magnum" were a much different line.
If you look for small print on the lower right hand corner of the unfolded brochure, you might find a print date that will help date your knife.
The knife is Gerber's original "Folding Hunter" and is a rather unusual design. The FS series of folders and the "Magnum" were a much different line.
If you look for small print on the lower right hand corner of the unfolded brochure, you might find a print date that will help date your knife.