Gerber Guardian Back Up Knife – 1980’s production

Gerber Guardian 1980's production boot knife - A rare knife indeed in this condition.

The Gerber Guardian Back Up model 05803 is a dagger style knife designed for carrying on the belt, boot, or strap.

A non-reflective black coating covers the full tang stainless steel blade, therefore giving it a military appearance. The handle is comfortable with some advantages, firstly a nice grip and secondly, thanks to the Santoprene nylon covering, a non slip advantage.

The sheath is fully adjustable allowing the draw tension to be set for removing the knife. There may be a preference for a loose draw while others may want a stiffer draw.

Gerber 05803 Technical Specs:

• Blade Length: 8.2cm
• Overall Length: 18cm
• Blade Material: High-Carbon Stainless
• Handle Material: Glass-filled nylon with Softgrip Inserts
• Weight: 85g
• UPC Code: 013658058033
• Valid Gerber part numbers: 05803,45803
• MADE IN USA.

From the Gerber Website.

Decades of innovation and dedication have put us here. Renowned as an expert in knives and tools, Gerber’s problem-solving, life-saving products are designed with the unique needs of specific activities in mind. Today that includes much more than a blade.

Founded in 1939 and based in Portland, Oregon, USA, Gerber is an American brand whose products have global reach and relevance. Carried extensively by hunters, soldiers and tradesmen, Gerber’s heritage runs deep. And we are now looking toward the future, where tomorrow’s problems will be solved by the next generation of innovations.

All Gerber products are designed and engineered in Portland, OR where many are produced. We also tap our global supply chain to create a wide range of activity specific gear for wide variety of consumers. And no matter what, every product that bears the Gerber name is backed by our famous lifetime warranty

Quality, reliability, innovation. For over 70 years this is what our customers have expected from us. And whether our products are used to save time, save the day, or save a life, Gerber always delivers.

Gerber is part of Fiskars Group, the global home of design driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Together, we enable enjoyable moments, powered by our strong brand passion, consumer focus and forward-looking drive to shape the classics of tomorrow unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary.

This knife in in very good condition considering its age. Immaculate factory edge with no signs of use or re-sharpening. Sheath in very good condition with no signs of having been carried or used. Original Gerber logos to Knife & Sheath.

There is no original packaging with this knife.

Pre-owned and not used or carried judging by the condition of the blade and sheath.