Gerber Guardian Knife Set Early 1980's Loveless Designed, Never Used

  

The Guardian began its manufacture in 1981 and was designed by R. These knives were originally designed for Enforcement and Military Operations.

The blade is comprised of 440C and the handle is high-tensile cast aluminum, electro statically coated with. This set is: Model# 5899 - Guardian Kit - Hardwood storage chest, Guardian, Guardian I and Guardian II all with black handles and matching black scabbards, Sharpening Steel and black harness assemblies. Guardian - 3 3/8" Double-Edged blade, 7.25" Overall length. 172 Blade thickness and weight of 3.5oz. Guardian I - 4.75" Double-Edged blade, 9" Overall length.

172 Blade thickness and weight of 4oz. Guardian II - 6.75" Double-Edged blade, 11.75" Overall length. 250 Blade thickness and weight of 8oz. I bought this new from Gerber in the early 1980's.

The knives have never been carried or sharpened and are as new. There is light surface rust on the metal clip on one of the sheaths.