{"product_id":"original-u-s-operation-desert-storm-era-gerber-bmf-fighting-knife-in-original-sheath-with-silva-compass","title":"Original U.S. Operation Desert Storm Era Gerber BMF Fighting Knife in Original Sheath with Silva Compass","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice late 1980s, early 1990s example of a Gerber BMF knife in its original nylon belt sheath. Within the sheath is the original Silva compass. The Gerber BMF (Basic Multi-Function) is a fixed blade knife produced by Gerber Legendary Blades between 1986 and the late 1990s. Designed as a sturdy and versatile survival tool, it has become a cult object among collectors and enthusiasts of military and outdoor knives. Its impressive blade, non-slip handle, and sheath with accessories make it one of the most iconic models of Gerber's production from that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is stamped on the ricasso:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e047817\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd on the other side:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGERBER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grip is in great shape without any rot, and the pommel cap is free of denting. The Knife measures approx 14 1\/2\" in total length with a 9\" blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original nylon belt sheath is in great shape with the original Silva compass still inside, a rarity, along with the original whetstone attached to the back, revealed by undoing the snap covering it. The front of the sheath has a Gerber label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent GERBER Combat knife that was popular with Troops during Operation Desert Storm. Ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 9”\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 14 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard length: 10” + belt loop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45997196738629,"sku":"ONJR26SERA15","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/51E42041-02F3-402C-BBC7-A0FA38C83064.jpg?v=1792012485","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-operation-desert-storm-era-gerber-bmf-fighting-knife-in-original-sheath-with-silva-compass","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}