How To Use Bear Grylls Gerber Knife

The Bear Grylls Gerber Knife provides optimum durability and reliability. This black and orange survival knife is top-of-the-line. It comes equipped with a military-grade sheath, serrated-based blade, whistle, ferrocerium fire-starter, and a Bear Grylls "Priorities of Survival" water-proof booklet. The knife is extremely versatile and lightweight, yet it provides extreme durability. Designed by Bear Grylls himself (and some help from Gerber), this knife has many features that enable maximum survivability in any condition. From the rubberized grip to the tip of the 4.75 inch blade, the knife is well-made.

Its design allows for the cutting of almost anything (ropes, tree limbs, etc). This is the perfect knife for hunters, explorers, and adventurers. It has so many uses; it is made for pretty much anyone. In addition the knife itself being resourceful, the sheath comes well-equipped as well. Within the sheath is a diamond sharpener, water-proof "Priorities of Survival" handbook and a fire-starter (encased in a water-proof compartment). The butt of the knife can be used with the ferrocerium fire-starter to create embers capable as starting a fire. The sheath features a locking mechanism for maximum security and eliminates the risk of it falling out of the sheath. The booklet "Priorities of Survival" lists, in order, the necessities for survival and what you can do to attain a better chance at making it through a predicament. The knife has many purposes. The blade, of course, for cutting, is the primary use; however, it has a reinforced butt for striking or hammering things such as nuts or other food sources. There is also a reflective surface for ground-to-air communication and recognition. Attached to the reinforced butt is a micro-whistle that can be used to signal other and draw them to your location in an emergency. In addition, the knife provides a safety device; a non-slip notch to avoid slipping off the hilt and cutting yourself on the blade. The lanyard helps with keeping a hold of your knife and not losing it and doubles a lanyard for the emergency whistle.

The Bear Grylls Knife is 10 inches in total length with a 4.75 inch blade. It has a black and orange handle with a grey steel blade. The overall weight is surprisingly low though, given the size and accessories it has. The knife weighs in at a mere 11.2 ounces without the military-grade sheath and 14.72 ounces with the sheath. Overall, the knife is an optimum selection. It is designed for all climates and can be easily used by almost anyone. It has a plethora of features that can assist in austere environments as well as everyday life. The price is fair and the knife has great customer reviews. Bear has used it to cut bamboo and trees to create shelter, cutting meat for meals, and starting fires on the Discovery Channel TV show 'Man V.S. Wild'. The knife is sturdy, well-built, weighs very little, has multiple purposes, and comes equipped with all the "bells and whistles". What more could you want from a knife?