I have seen (1984) black blade Gerber MK I's with serial numbers from P52xxS to S49xxS. 1989 was the First year of the Cutlery Shoppe knives.Įditors note: after a little research, here are my findings on getting rough dates from serial numbers. Gerber Mk1 Serial Numbers The SN is 001185.assuming the numbers began with 001000 as was Gerbers custom, this was the 185th knife made. There is an 'S' in the serial numbers of the stainless models. They are true Gerber products but the values should be adjusted accordingly as they were not made in the same years as knives without the CS's or XX's in the serial numbers. Knives that have an 'XX' in the serial number or a 'CS' are reproduction and commemorative knives. In 1984 a blackened blade variety was offered in the Mark I (Model# 5604). Id check around the different forums to see what they are going for.

The MK Is I had, starting around 1980 until about 1984, all came with leather sheaths also. Vintage Gerber Mark ll and Mark 1 Fixed Blade Boot Dagger Combo 440C. In 1980, I believe it was, I got another one from the PX that came with a Cordura sheath. The knife was roughly 9” in overall length New Listing Vintage Gerber Mark I Factory Boot Dagger With Sheath MK1 MK I. Gerber produced the Mark II in 1967 in support of our troops in Vietnam ONLY the early Mark IIs had a canted blade (5 degrees) which was made to keep the knife, when sheathed, close to the body. The knives presented here are organized into several categories, most of which are based on easily observable knife shape or handle typecolor. The Gerber Mark I was in production from 1976 to 1997.ġ976 – 1981 blade composition was comprised of Special Alloy (L6) Tool Steelġ981 – 1997 blade composition was comprised of High Carbon Surgical Stainless Steel Gerber Mk1 S Serial Number Or A CS stands for Cutlery Shoppe. Gerber Mk1 S Code To Each Gerber Mk1 S Serial Number Range In 2008 the Mark II, with some design changes, was re-introduced and has since had some minor changes in markings and packaging. Accurate records on MK I serial numbers relating to dates were never kept (like they were with the MK II), but here is some information that will help with an aproximate date for any Gerber MK I knife.