Vintage Gerber Miming Steak Knife Set of 4 Mid Century Cutlery with Original Box and Wood Insert

This vintage Gerber Miming steak knife set includes four matching eight inch knives in its original red lined presentation box.

The streamlined silver tone handles, straight blades, and fitted wooden retaining insert give the set a clean mid century modern look.

Details

• Item: Boxed set of four steak knives
• Items Included: Four matching knives, fitted wooden retaining insert, red lined tray, and original presentation box with lid
• Era: Mid 20th century, likely 1950s to 1960s, exact production year not confirmed f 
• Materials: Steel blades with cast metal handles, wood insert, red velvet style lining, and paper covered presentation box
• Color: Satin silver, deep red, natural brown wood, and aged ivory
• Maker/Mark: Handles stamped GERBER MIMING
• Style: Mid century modern with streamlined handles
• Special Features: Straight edge blades, flowing handle profile, fitted red presentation lining, and slotted wooden retaining insert
• Knife Size: Approximately 8 inches long each
• Box Size: Approximately 9 1/4 by 5 by 1 inch

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

• All four matching knives are present.
• Blades appear straight with intact pointed tips.
• Handles remain solid with no visible cracks or separation.
• The GERBER MIMING stamps remain clear and readable.
• Original box, lid, red lining, and fitted wooden retaining insert are included.

Issues / Wear

• Blades and handles show fine scratches, rubbing, and light surface marks from handling or previous use.
• The wooden retaining insert shows small scuffs, grain variation, and light wear around the slots.
• The red lining has scattered lint, dust, impressions, and minor edge wear.
• The ivory box exterior is yellowed with visible brown stains, spotting, scuffs, and handling wear.
• The box lid and tray edges show rubbing, small bends, and wear to the paper covering.

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

Gerber Miming knives are associated with the company’s early line of streamlined American table cutlery.

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

The complete four knife grouping, original box, and fitted wooden insert make this version especially satisfying as a display set.

The knives have weathered the years more gracefully than their box.

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