Nighteyes
Member
Greetings all,
I'm new to this particular forum, but not to knives, knife collecting, or forums in general.
I am compiling a history of the Gerber BMF and original LMF knives. I have already documented nearly 480 BMFs and more than 200 original LMFs -- enough to identify some distinct patterns. I am also in periodic contact with a representative of Gerber. Unfortunately, Gerber has absolutely no records or documentation about the serial numbers on these knives. One of my hopes is to eventually be able to identify the approximate year of manufacture by serial number range. However, that is still a very VERY long way off.
I've already made some interesting discoveries. For example, Gerber records show they made BMFs with four blade profiles. However, I have conclusively demonstrated SIX distinct blade profiles, and I know how they "lost" two of them. I have also documented five sheath variations and know that one of them is extremely rare -- it was produced during a double-transition period when changes were being made to the logo AND the type of metal belt clip(s) being used.
I'd like to engage in conversations with other Gerber BMF/Original LMF owners/collectors with an eye to gathering as much information as possible. Of course, I am more than willing to share the information I collect with members of this Forum. In case this looks familiar, I have started similar threads on other forums.
Any and all responses are welcome.
Regards,
-- Nighteyes
I'm new to this particular forum, but not to knives, knife collecting, or forums in general.
I am compiling a history of the Gerber BMF and original LMF knives. I have already documented nearly 480 BMFs and more than 200 original LMFs -- enough to identify some distinct patterns. I am also in periodic contact with a representative of Gerber. Unfortunately, Gerber has absolutely no records or documentation about the serial numbers on these knives. One of my hopes is to eventually be able to identify the approximate year of manufacture by serial number range. However, that is still a very VERY long way off.
I've already made some interesting discoveries. For example, Gerber records show they made BMFs with four blade profiles. However, I have conclusively demonstrated SIX distinct blade profiles, and I know how they "lost" two of them. I have also documented five sheath variations and know that one of them is extremely rare -- it was produced during a double-transition period when changes were being made to the logo AND the type of metal belt clip(s) being used.
I'd like to engage in conversations with other Gerber BMF/Original LMF owners/collectors with an eye to gathering as much information as possible. Of course, I am more than willing to share the information I collect with members of this Forum. In case this looks familiar, I have started similar threads on other forums.
Any and all responses are welcome.
Regards,
-- Nighteyes