{"product_id":"vintage-gerber-miming-steak-knife-set-wood-insert","title":"Vintage Gerber Miming Steak Knife Set of 4 Mid Century Cutlery with Original Box and Wood Insert","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Gerber Miming steak knife set includes four matching eight inch knives in its original red lined presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe streamlined silver tone handles, straight blades, and fitted wooden retaining insert give the set a clean mid century modern look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxed set of four steak knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItems Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four matching knives, fitted wooden retaining insert, red lined tray, and original presentation box with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid 20th century, likely 1950s to 1960s, exact production year not confirmed f \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-kitchenware\" title=\"Vintage Kitchenware \u0026amp; Classic Cookware\"\u003eSteel blades with cast metal handles, wood insert, red velvet style lining, and paper covered presentation box\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin silver, deep red, natural brown wood, and aged ivory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles stamped GERBER MIMING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid century modern with streamlined handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight edge blades, flowing handle profile, fitted red presentation lining, and slotted wooden retaining insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8 inches long each\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\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 remain solid with no visible cracks or separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe GERBER MIMING stamps remain clear and readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal box, lid, red lining, and fitted wooden retaining insert 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\u003eBlades and handles show fine scratches, rubbing, and light surface marks from handling or previous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wooden retaining insert shows small scuffs, grain variation, and light wear around the slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red lining has scattered lint, dust, impressions, and minor edge wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ivory box exterior is yellowed with visible brown stains, spotting, scuffs, and handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box lid and tray edges show rubbing, small bends, and wear to the paper covering.\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\u003eGerber Miming knives are associated with the company’s early line of streamlined American table cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set suits collectors of Gerber knives, mid century tableware, and practical modernist design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete four knife grouping, original box, and fitted wooden insert make this version especially satisfying as a display set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knives have weathered the years more gracefully than their box.\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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