Original U.S. Post Vietnam War “Unissued” Condition Gerber MkII Fighting Survival Knife with Scabbard - Serial 044835 Made in 1976 Feed Block Assembly indicating that it is a

indicating that it is a size 58 liner for a size 66 shell

marked on the back LAIRD SCHOBER / 1943

as neck badges

having made only 60

Original U.S. Post Vietnam War “Unissued” Condition Gerber MkII Fighting Survival Knife with Scabbard - Serial 044835 Made in 1976 Feed Block Assembly indicating that it is aOriginal Item: Only One Available. As far as legendary fighting knives go, there are a few that stand the test of time. The Ka Bar, the Bowie knife, the Fairbairn Sykes, and the often forgotten Gerber Mark II Combat Knife are all famed fighting knives. The Mark II was designed in 1966 and quickly became a popular choice with soldiers and Marines headed overseas. Particularly, the Mark II became a favorite with the MACV SOG teams that were the premier