A Step-by-Step Guide to mercer culinary genesis 6 piece forged knife block set

Posted by Johnathan on February 22nd, 2021

There are three types (not two) of Gerber LMF II knives, the ASEK, the Survival, and the Infantry. Most people think there were only two types released. Here are the differences.

The Gerber LMF II ASEK version comes with the sheath, knife, TWO leg straps, the safety knife, and the safety knife sheath. The extra blades for the safety knife can be found in the handle. The ASEK is ONLY available in the foliage green color and it is INFRA-RED resistant.

The Gerber LMF II Survival version comes with the sheath, knife, TWO leg straps, the safety knife, and the safety knife sheath. The extra blades for the safety knife can be found in the handle. The SURVIVAL version is ONLY available in the camel brown color. It is NOT infra-red resistant.

The Gerber LMF II Infantry version comes with the sheath, and ONE leg strap. The INFANTRY version is available in foliage green, camel brown, and my personal favorite... black.

There is one other thing of importance you should know. From January 2008 to April 2008 the steel of these knives was temporarily changed from the Sandvik 12C27 SS to 440A US SS. In May of 2008 production was resumed with the original steel. Gerber had to change steel types because of a lack of material available. The 440A US SS was the closest match they could get.

These are great knives and I highly recommend them. They are excellent for hunting, camping, survival, and they have even seen action in foreign lands. If you are looking for a good solid fixed blade knife you can't go wrong with one of these models.

Here are the model numbers of the different types of knives.

22-01627 Foliage Green LMFII ASEK (IR)

22-01626 Foliage Green LMF II Infantry

22-01117 Foliage Green LMFII Knife only (no sheath included)

22-01118 Foliage Green LMFII Sheath only (no knife included)

22-01400 Camel Brown LMFII Survival

22-01463 Camel Brown LMF II Infantry

22-01629 Black LMF II Infantry

Knives come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes, and it's mercer culinary review hard to know which kind is best for what you're cutting. Stop referring to your knives as "the big one" or "the small one." Learn the names and uses of all the essential kitchen knives right here and you'll feel like a pro!

Boning Knife

A boning knife has a narrow blade that is about 6 inches long. It is ideal for removing bones from various meats. A stiff boning knife is required for beef and pork, while a flexible one is better for fish and poultry.

Bread Knife

A bread knife has a long blade that is blunt, rather than pointed, at the end. The blade is serrated, making it easy to cut through crusty breads and rolls with soft centers.

Cheese Knife

A cheese knife is used for (surprise!) cutting cheese. It has a unique design in that it curves slightly upward and often has two points on the end. Cheese knives also contain holes in the blade, which prevent the cheese from sticking.

Chef's Knife

The blade of a chef's knife usually ranges from 6 to 12 inches. It has the more traditional triangular-shaped blade, which allows the chef to cut various foods by rocking the knife back and forth. The chef's knife is an all-purpose knife and can handle many different tasks, from chopping vegetables to cutting through bone.

Cleaver

Often referred to as a "butcher knife," a cleaver is a very large knife with a boxy blade. It's a strong and sturdy knife, designed to withstand hard blows to meat and bone.

Paring Knife A paring knife is small and has a short (usually about 2 to 4 inches), sharp blade. It is perfect for performing intricate tasks, such as peeling fruit or trimming vegetables.

Peeling Knife

The peeling knife has one of the smallest blades. It is short, narrow, and curves slightly downwards near the end. Its shape makes it perfect for wrapping around rounded fruits and vegetables as you peel them. This kind of knife can also be used for intricate work, such as carving garnishes.