I have been wanting to get my hands on this for a while, I liked the number of features built into this item without it compromising on the knifes ability like my first survival knife that had a hollow handle with a survival kit inside. That was the worst £18.99 I ever spent on a knife, but a lesson well learnt as I realized you get what you pay for. I have seen reviews of issues with the pommel however I have not experienced any issue with my pommel, although I would have preferred the knife to be sharper out of the box. The ferrocerium rod throws some good sparks when used with the notch on the back of the blade and I have used it to light a few items of tinder I carry when outdoors. The handle feels secure in my hand and the whole knife feels balanced, it’s just a shame that the sheath is not molle compatible.
There are a few things that I would change which I have done on mine, first is to remove the whistle lanyard and attach this to the sheath. Second was to cover the diamond sharpener with duct tape as its handy to have in a survival situation and also to reduce wear and tear on the sheath. Third I added 3m of 2mm cord which has a multitude of uses from shelter making to immobilizing a broken limb in an emergency, lastly I have given the blade a quick touch up on my knife sharpening system to my own personal preference.
You can find more information on the Ultimate Survival Knife and the other products in the range by going to bear.gerberuk.com
Knife Features
# ½ Serrated High Carbon Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade – Ideal for edge retention and cutting rope
# Ergonomic Textured Rubber Grip – Maximizes comfort and reduces slippage
# Stainless Steel Pommel – At base of handle for hammering
# Emergency Whistle – Integrated into lanyard cord
Sheath Features
# Fire Starter – Ferrocerium rod locks into sheath, striker notch incorporated into back of knife blade
# Nylon Sheath – Lightweight, military-grade, mildew resistant
# Land to air rescue instructions
# Diamond Sharpener – Integrated into sheath for on-the-go sharpening
# Priorities of Survival – Pocket guide contains Bear’s survival essentials
