GerberGear 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

Great hunting knife, very high quality, balanced and heavy duty. Extremely hard metal, edge has held up very well. Also, sheath locks in securely, and love the optional leg strap. Would recommend to anyone looking for a new hunting knife. Razor sharp and nice comfortable handle.

I received this knife today and immediately put it to work as I already had some “bushcrafting” projects underway. Immediately upon handling the knife I could tell the quality was excellent. This has a heavy duty thick blade and the handle is very ergonomic. I used it to baton, chisel and the serrated edge to saw multiple pieces of bamboo to create a hammock stand. I then warmed it over the fire to kill off any pathogens and used it to turn and slice my chicken over the open campfire. It comes with a very respectable edge but I am going to test it out with my sharpener soon to see just how razor sharp I can get this thing. The built in sharpener on the back of the holster - to my surprise- is not a gimmick and actually put a nice edge on a small pocket knife of mine. Overall I would 100% recommend this knife to anyone looking. It’s practically a steal at this price point.

First off.... MADE IN USA! it is not so often that you see that on products nowadays's but when you do your sure as heck your getting a quality product.Now for the knife itself.My knife came in a clam shell package, other than the made in USA print nothing to be excited about. The knife itself came sharp out of the box, but just like i do with all my knives i give it a quick run on my leather strop. After a few minutes the knife is shaving sharp.The Blade: The knife steel is 420HC stainless steel ( 420 stainless steel category with high carbon content ) with a 3/16" thick stock, i normally do not get knives with 420SS steel due to it being inferior compared to other knife steels, but gerbers heat treatment obviously makes the steel desirable with a good balance of corrosion resistance and edge retention. The blade is full tang all the way to the tip in which acts as a glass breaker or nuggin buster. I have carried this knife a lot and have used it for cutting branches and wires, opening cans and chopping wood. Till this day i have yet to sharpen it since the first time i did the day i got it and it still passes my paper test. With heavy use, the blades black finish gets scratched up and worn out, but that's to be expected of a rugged tactical/utility knife.The Handle: Made out of over molded plastic with a rubber top layer. It is contoured well enough to fit most hands and provides enough grip to prevent slippage. My only gripe with the handle or pommel area is the glass breaker, it tends to scratch and poke my arms when i carry it suspended on my belt. But filing of the sharp rough edges on the glass breaker tip of the pommel remedied the problem. I have also made a nylon strap for it replacing the molle compatible strap it came with making it have a slimmer profile than the original and makes it less intimidating when carried as an EDC. To make the strap i just cut a 6 inch long 3 inch wide nylon strap from an old laptop bag strap and folded it into a U shape and drilled two holes through the nylon strap and mounted it to the hard case sheath via the two original screws with the original lock nuts.The Sheath: The sheath is made out of a durable hard plastic with a rubber over mold and can be mounted for a variety of carry options. This sheath has been through a lot of abuse, from being used as a hammer to being an alternative to a pot holder. I find myself using things for purposes they were not designed for many times, but it is what i had in hand and within my reach and when time is of an essence then if it works then it works. And this one just happened to be one of those things that i had on me when i needed some thing done.Overall impression:Great overall quality and construction, Good price point, Sharp blade that holds and edge and a nice quality sheath.I have chosen this knife over the gerber LMF2 due to the fact that the tang is really FULL tang, unlike the LMF2 that i had a pommel fly on me. This prodigy is almost the same thing as the LMF2 only with some slight differences at a fraction of the price and of course a real full tang.

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.