{"product_id":"vintage-gerber-miming-steak-knife-set-of-4","title":"Vintage Gerber Miming Steak Knife Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cutlery in Original Red Velvet Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Gerber Miming steak knife set includes four matching straight edge knives in its original red velvet lined presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowing silver tone handles and slim blades have a distinctly mid century modern look for a collected table setting or working vintage cutlery collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-kitchenware\" title=\"Vintage Kitchenware \u0026amp; Classic Cookware\"\u003eBoxed set of four steak knives\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItems Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four matching knives and original presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid 20th century, exact production year not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel blades with cast metal handles, exact alloys not confirmed from photos, red velvet style lining, and paper covered presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin silver, deep red, and aged ivory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles stamped GERBER MIMING. Box interior marked Gerber Legendary Blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid century modern with streamlined, flowing handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight edge blades, seamless handle profile, fitted red presentation lining, and original box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9 1\/4 by 5 by 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll four matching knives are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlades appear straight with intact pointed tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles are solid and show no visible cracks or separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamped Gerber Miming marks remain clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal fitted presentation box and red lining are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife blades and handles show fine scratches, rubbing, and light marks from handling or use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red lining has scattered lint, dust, small marks, and light impressions from the knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ivory box exterior is yellowed and has visible brown spotting, stains, scuffs, and edge wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box interior has scattered brown stains and residue, especially near the upper left edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box corners and folded paper covering show light crushing, separation, and wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Miming steak knife was part of Gerber's early line of streamlined American table cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set suits collectors of Gerber knives, mid century tableware, and functional modernist design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four matching knives remain together with their original red lined box, while the box wear is plainly shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knives have held up better than their box, w\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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