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Gerber Mini Magnum

Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 8:24 pm
by orvet
I found this Gerber in a pawnshop this week. The sheath says Gerber Shorty.
The knife is a Mini Magnum. According to Phil Rodenberg’s book it was made from 1969 to 1989.
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The Mini Magnum was only made with the Lamb Handle; named after the designer Thomas Lamb; ref - LG4
It was made from 1969 to 1976 with the O.D. green Armorhide handle and from 1981 until 1989 with the black Armorhide handle.
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This one has the black Armorhide handle, which dates it 1981-1989.
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The sheath is for a Gerber Shorty, which allows the knife to set deeper in the pocket, making the knife more secure in the sheath, in my opinion.

It is a really nice knife, and in excellent condition!
Aside from the dirt on the sheath the knife itself appears to have been used very little.
There are a few scratches on the blade on the front side, but believe the blade still has the factory edge.

I was thrilled to get such a nice example of a classic old Gerber! ::ds::

Re: Gerber Mini Magnum

Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 8:39 pm
by Miller Bro's
Great find Dale! ::tu::

Re: Gerber Mini Magnum

Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 8:56 pm
by orvet
Miller Bro`s wrote:Great find Dale! ::tu::
Thanks Dimitri, I was pretty pleased!