Gerber Gear Ultimate Survival Knife, Fixed Blade Knife with Combo Edge, includes Fire Starter Edge and Ferro Rod, Whistle, Sheath with Integrated Sharpener - Bushcraft, Hunting and Camping Tool

This is one of my favorite knives ever made in my opinion. Not only cause of the bargain price, simply cause its a fantastic knife.Pros:- The 420 HC steel is soft and can retain a working edge in no time. The serrated edge on this knife is my favorite out of any and Im personally not a huge fan of serrations, but it can cut through just about anything and never lose its sharpness. The tip of the knife which im picky about does not fracture easy and will last forever if you do not abuse it.- The handle feels amazing in your hand and can fit in any hand generally speaking. It does not get slippery what so ever when wet- The sheathe is wonderful and wish all my knives had a sheathe of this caliber (even though not made in the US). It has 2 securement straps on it which are not necessary cause the blade locks in the sheathe wonderfully. Also it has so many different straps on the back to secure it to your body or belt in any way possible.- The full tang blade tip (at the end) that works as a lanyard placement, also works GREAT to bust through glass or anything of that nature.- The weight is absolutely perfect and balanced for a knife of its size, probably one of the best weight ratios ive ever felt in a knife.- This knife can take just about any kind of abuse you can throw at it.Cons:- The 420 HC can lose its edge rather quickly, compared to harder steels out there, but then again its so easy to re sharpen it makes up for it.- The black paint on the blade will wear off over time, if you actually use this blade daily, yet this is purely a cosmetic complaint and does not impact the performance what so ever.Overall :Gerber has made an amazing knife at an amazing price. This is probably one of my favorite knives ever bar none. Its got everything you look for in a knife and then some. You WILL NOT find a better deal at a better price. I would recommend this knife for any person looking for a great fixed blade and thats comparing to ANY maker of knives - yes its that good.

Out of the box, the blade was sharp enough to shave my forearm. It's a good weight -- not very heavy and feels incredibly solid for its size. The grip material is very comfortable and gives you a good grip on the knife even in wet conditions. The 90 degree spine will throw a shower of sparks from a ferro rod and the 90 degree spine also assists in making great tender in the form of very fluffy shavings. The serrations on the knife work very well at cutting any type of cordage or rope you need it to cut. The serrations are also capable of making very thin feather sticks which is something that came as a shock to me. The great debate rages on about serrations or no serrations, but in my humble opinion the serrations on this knife are a plus. The 420 steel used in this knife seems to hold a edge very well, and seems to be durable. I did engage the serrations during batoning and found none of them bent or damaged afterwords. The way I tested the knife was I went out in the rain and attempted to make a fire with just my prodigy and a ferro rod. In order to get to the dry wood I needed to split a bigger piece of wood in order to get to the dry wood on the inside. After getting to the dry wood inside I used the 90 degree spine to make a large pile of fuzzy shavings. I then used the Prodigy to baton smaller pieces of kindling from the dry wood on the inside. Once my fire prep was completed I was able to use the 90 degree spine to shower sparks from my ferro rod into the fuzzy shavings and ignite them. The knife performed all of these tasks very well and I am very pleased with its performance. Good job Gerber.I will give further updates as I continue to test the knife.

The knife is well made and perfect for most of my camping and exploring needs. It also doesn't break the bank, which is very important to me. The fit and feel is like a far more expensive knife. The rubber grip is fantastic for comfortable handling. This blade is solid and easy to sharpen. I particularly enjoy the ferro rod that sits in place at the bottom of the sheath. It spits out a considerable amount of sparks when using the knife's spine. All in all, it's a nice product that should serve most outdoorsmen quite well.