KNIFE4TREKKING 2- Gerber BG Ultimate Paracord knife

[seedha.admi]

Dear IFG Members,
If you read my previous post then good if you didn't then go look it first then you'll understand what I'm about to tell. Now, choosing a secondary knife wasn't that hard. I wanted a knife that was compact and could hold on my belt behind my back. So, without further ado I ordered Bear Grylls Ultimate Paracord Knife. I wasn't expecting much from it at first but as things turned out there could be none other knife that's best suitable for secondary or backup survival knife. It's compact but heavy. With some allen key here and there I covered the BG logo and made it so that I can easily strap it to my belt.

Here are some pics-

[seedha.admi]

**Update**

I'll be making serrations with the sharpener on the knife. Will post the images when done. I think this will be a good thing to my advantage.

[Skyman]

Sir, don't have serrations.A plain edge is better.How much was this?

[seedha.admi]

@skyman

It cost me 3000 something. Bought it from knifecenter. What is the reason for plain edge rather than serrated according to you?

[xl_target]

For a smaller everyday knife, I much prefer one without serrations. For one thing, it gives me a longer cutting surface. With one inch of serrations on a three inch blade, I end up with just two inches for fine cutting. It is a pain in the you know where most of the time. Often when I am in a hurry and am trying to cut something, I end up hitting the the object with the serration and then have to re-position my knife to complete the cut.

For a larger knife for field/camping use, I could get by with an inch of serration on the blade. There are more chances that I might have to cut rope with a knife like that any way.

Keep in mind these are just my observation based on my use of knives for various tasks. Other people might have different likes and dislikes.

[Skyman]

Well it takes a lot more time and effort to sharpen a serrated knife because the serrations get in the way.It also reduces the usable cutting edge.On a small knife of 3-4 inch blade, serrations are not wise unless you specifically need it for something.

On a larger knife i would not mind serrations on the spine.Serrations are useful to hack away at something a plain edge will take longer to cut.EG- If you want to cut yourself free of rope/seatbelt.Serrations on a knife you intend to use to climb out of a wreckage is not a bad idea.

You should have tried the Izula 2 if you could.

[seedha.admi]

Well to be honest if I had more money then I'd have bought Tops hawke's hellion survivor 2020 or SOG seal team elite. But since money was also a factor I bought gerber's knives.

ONE DAY.....

[seedha.admi]

And here is the pic of paracord knife paper cutting.

[Skyman]

Look decent.

[seedha.admi]

Ok, I've dropped the idea of serrations. Thanks for all your suggestions.

[Moin.]

how were you planning to put serrations on that neck knife.

Thanks
MOIN.

[Mark]

Ok, I've dropped the idea of serrations. Thanks for all your suggestions.

Good choice!

Like others, I find a very limited use for serrations. About the only thing I can say is that a dull serrated knife cuts better than a dull non-serrated knife. However, it makes very rough cuts, so if you are whittling or doing something else requiring smooth carving you have to use a non-serrated part of the blade.