Vintage Gerber Miming Steak Knife Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cutlery in Original Red Velvet Box

This vintage Gerber Miming steak knife set includes four matching straight edge knives in its original red velvet lined presentation box.

The flowing silver tone handles and slim blades have a distinctly mid century modern look for a collected table setting or working vintage cutlery collection.

Details

• Item: Boxed set of four steak knives
• Items Included: Four matching knives and original presentation box
• Era: Mid 20th century, exact production year not confirmed from photos
• Materials: Steel blades with cast metal handles, exact alloys not confirmed from photos, red velvet style lining, and paper covered presentation box
• Color: Satin silver, deep red, and aged ivory
• Maker/Mark: Handles stamped GERBER MIMING. Box interior marked Gerber Legendary Blades.
• Style: Mid century modern with streamlined, flowing handles
• Special Features: Straight edge blades, seamless handle profile, fitted red presentation lining, and original box
• Box Size: Approximately 9 1/4 by 5 by 1 inch
• Knife Length: Not confirmed from photos

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

• All four matching knives are present.
• Blades appear straight with intact pointed tips.
• Handles are solid and show no visible cracks or separation.
• Stamped Gerber Miming marks remain clear.
• Original fitted presentation box and red lining are included.

Issues / Wear

• Knife blades and handles show fine scratches, rubbing, and light marks from handling or use.
• The red lining has scattered lint, dust, small marks, and light impressions from the knives.
• The ivory box exterior is yellowed and has visible brown spotting, stains, scuffs, and edge wear.
• The box interior has scattered brown stains and residue, especially near the upper left edge.
• The box corners and folded paper covering show light crushing, separation, and wear.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

The Miming steak knife was part of Gerber's early line of streamlined American table cutlery.

This set suits collectors of Gerber knives, mid century tableware, and functional modernist design.

All four matching knives remain together with their original red lined box, while the box wear is plainly shown in the photographs.

The knives have held up better than their box, w

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