Bear Grylls compact sheath knife

[Disco1]

What do you think of a Bear Grylls compact sheath knife or the Bear Grylls Paracord Fixed Blade Knife with Slim Sheath?. I was thinking of getting it a Easter present for my son. Which one would you choose?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/31-001683-Paracord-Athletics-Exercise-Workout/dp/B00KDC7FRQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1427544822&sr=8-6&keywords=bear+grylls+compact+knife

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gerber-Gryl...8-1&keywords=bear+grylls+compact+sheath+knife

 

[zornt]

I have the paracord wrapped one. I like it holds an edge and feels comfortable in my big hands.
The only priblem I have is that the sheath has loosened up and the knife will not stay securely in it. I really like this knife as a neck knife, but until I get the sheath tightened up I can't carry it.

 

[Disco1]

I must admit I do not like plastic sheath's I would make him a leather one for it.

 

[Dark Horse Dave]

I had the ultra compact for a while. The knife itself was fine - I quite liked it in fact. The thing which made me sell it on was that it had a loose sheath. If you're going to make a leather one that ceases to be an issue, and of the two that is the one I'd go for - mainly because I think cord wrapped handles hold moisture, dirt etc.

(Incidentally there was a good review of the compact - not the ultra compact - on here a while ago, and which you may find interesting).

Hope that helps.

 

[vestlenning]

How old is he? The paracord one is the toughest looking, and if the sheath goes to pieces he can make a new one himself.

 

[Disco1]

He's 10 and will only have it when I'm with him. Thanks for the link dark horse dave.

 

[Duggie Bravo]

Are fixed on a Bear Grylls? You can get a Mora Scout for £20 , http://m.clasohlson.com/uk/Morakniv-Classic-Scout-39-Outdoor-Knife/30-9633,
it comes with a leather sheath.
I had one as a lad, until it got knicked when my webbing was and I bought my son one when he turned 10.


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