A wide range of different blades is presented to the attention of consumers in the modern knife market. There is a particularly high demand for products called "survival knives". Of these, Gerber Bear Grylls knives proved to be highly effective. A whole series of these blades has been created. Information about the device and purpose of the most popular Gerber Bear knives by the consumer is described in the article.
Introduction
Gerber Bear knives are blades designed exclusively for extreme conditions. The line is represented by both ordinary “folders” and “fixed” ones with mini naz and parangs. What should be a cutting product that can help out in an extreme situation, the author of these knives, Bear Grylls, knows. During the years of service in the UK Special Forces SAS, this man received excellent training and survival skills. He applied the acquired knowledge in the design of knives. Most Grylls cutting products are small in size. However, they aremultifunctional and very efficient.
About folding knives
There is a particularly high demand for Bear Grylls' stockpiles. The blades of Gerber Scout knives can be either straight or serrated. According to the owners, the serrated section of the blade is used in cases where it is necessary to cut a rope or rope. This knife is small in size. In the folded position, the length of the product does not exceed 10 cm. It is equipped with a blade 8.3 cm long. The cutting product is equipped with a special lock, the task of which is to prevent spontaneous folding. Judging by the reviews of the owners, the handle of the Gerber Scout knife is very comfortable and ergonomic. Its upper part is equipped with a special hole through which a safety cord is threaded. In addition, the handle is characterized by the presence of a clip, with which the “folder” can be attached to a belt or a hiking backpack. The mass of this cutting product is 72 g.
About "Fixed"
Another very popular model is the Gerber Fixed Blade. According to consumer reviews, this cutting product is multifunctional and very convenient to use. With this knife you can cope with any task. According to experts, this blade is not a melee weapon. The product has a lock. The handle is made of a special rubberized material. The knife comes with a plastic sheath. In addition to the hole for the safety strap, the handle has a special recess for the index finger. Due to suchdesign features of the knife during operation does not slip out of the hands. In the manufacture of a blade with a length of 86 mm, high-quality steel of the 7Cr17MoV brand is used. The blade has a matte finish. The total length of the knife is 20 cm. Weight - 107 g.
About Ultimate
According to the reviews of the owners, Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate is considered the most versatile version of the "survival knife". The cutting product is completed with tools that, according to the developer, can help out in any extreme situation. This model in 2011 was the best-selling in the world. Initially, the product had only a blade with a serrated section. Soon the release of blades without a serrator was launched. Included with the knife:
- Flint and Steel. It is a special ferrite rod designed for making fires in natural conditions.
- Nylon case.
- A special guide containing information about the rules of behavior in an extreme situation in nature.
- Diamond whetstone.
- Emergency whistle.
About device
This model of "survival knife", according to experts, is universal. For the butt, a ferrocerium notch is provided, on which sparks are struck with the help of a flint. On the back side of the scabbard is equipped with a grindstone. The inside of the handle is equipped with a special steel weight that can be used like a hammer.
The scabbard contains three loops. verticaldesigned to attach the product to the belt, and two horizontal ones - to the hiking backpack. The length of the model is 254 mm, the blades are 121 mm. The blade weighs no more than 317 g.
Each Bear Grylls knife model is made using high quality materials. Production is carried out by true masters of their craft.
