Vintage Gerber R. W. Loveless Guardian Knife with Box, Etc. 1st Yr. & Flat Mint
This knife was bought new in the 1980's and put into storage until now, never once carried, used, or re-sharpened. The Loveless-designed Gerber Guardian features all-steel construction with an overall length of 7.25 inches. The blade is a spear-point doubled-edged design that is 3.5 inches in length. The plain edges are razor sharp and both sides have a central ridge running the length of the blade from the tip to the ricasso. The blade is stamped on one side with the Gerber logo and Portland Oregon address, while the other side is stamped with the serial number of "B1147S".
The blade itself is etched on one side with Design By R. Loveless, a feature found only on first year production Guardians.
The handle of this Guardian is black "Armorhide" coated metal, and features the model name "Guardian" stamped into the left side edge. The coating is in pristine condition, with all the little texture pieces still intact that often wear off quickly when carried or used.
The original scabbard that comes with this vintage Gerber is the correct early black leather model with the metal belt/boot clip. Only the early production Guardians came with the black leather scabbard before Gerber switched to Cordura. Like the knife, the scabbard is in perfect, like-new condition with all of the black finish intact, flexible leather, perfect tight stitching, and both polymer knife retention clips intact. The black finished metal belt clip is stamped on the rear with Gerber Portland, OR. This has to be one of the nicest examples in existence, and should continue to be an excellent long-term investment.The item "Vintage Gerber R. Loveless Guardian Knife with Box, Etc. & Flat Mint" is in sale since Friday, December 18, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Fixed Blade Knives\Vintage Fixed Blade Knives\Factory Manufactured".
The seller is "antique_modern" and is located in Nicholasville, Kentucky. This item can be shipped to United States.- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Blade Length: 3.5" Inches
- Blade Material: Stainless Steel
- Blade Type: Spear Point
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Dexterity: Ambidextrous
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Type: Boot
- Year: Early 1980's
- Color: Black
- Vintage: Yes
- Handle Material: Black Armorhide Metal
- Tang: Hidden
- Brand: Gerber
- Serial Number: B1147S