Vintage Mark I Boot Knife C47737

The Mark I came after the Mark II, despite the numbering. The intention was to create a knife that was legal to carry in more places than the Mark II. It seems that a 6-inch double-edged dagger wasn’t allowed in many areas.

To meet consumer requests, Gerber created a smaller dagger called the Mark I. Not only did the company’s designers shorten the blade, but they also reconfigured the handle a bit. It came with a leather sheath that was outfitted with a clip designed for boot carry.

The Mark 1 went into production in 1976. It was made in a couple of different configurations over the years and finally discontinued in 1997.

Gerber Mark I boot knife was previously owned and in excellent shape.  Condition near mint to mint, only shows minor wear on the blade from being in the sheath for many years.

Marked  “GERBER PORTLAND, ORE. U.S.A.” and a serial #064376 on a front tang. Leather sheath with large clip etched “GERBER PORTLAND, OR. 97223”.

Fantastic little survival and utility knife.