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Phoenix Trade FairPhoenix Trade Fair

at the heart of

Bisley

Serving the competitor, trader and visitor to the

Anno Domini and Phoenix for over 25 years

Bisley Camp, Queens Road, Brookwood, Woking, Surrey GU24 0NY

Tel: 01483 489270 Fax: 01483 486600

http://www.bisleypavilion.com - [email protected]

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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Bisley Pavilion Trade Fair

22nd, 23rd, 24th May 2015

Bisley Pavilion Trade Fair

FREE ENTRY AS ALWAYS

22nd, 23rd, 24th May 2015

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PRODUCT TEST | GENERAL

Gerber Bear Grylls Compact II,

BG Scout Folder and BG Ultimate

FE Knife

❚ Price: SRP24.99, £34.99 and £124.99

respectively and all come with the ‘The

Priorities of Survival Pocket Guide’

❚ Contact: 01506 406277 for nearest

stockists, http://www.gerbergear.co.uk

{ }TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

fi ne work. A useful inclusion is the
metal pocket/belt clip and of equal
importance isn’t felt when held and
used. To sum it up - this is a knife
you’ll often reach for when
undertaking a myriad of fi eld tasks.
In 2011 the original BG Ultimate
Knife was the best-selling knife in the
world – fact! Hardly surprising then
that Gerber relented to overwhelming
requests for a non-serrated version.
Using the same high carbon,
stainless steel drop-point blade and
texturized rubber handle this is a very
tough and rugged fi xed blade. Housed
in a nylon and hard rubber military-
grade sheath, with a diamond-coated
knife sharpener, emergency whistle
and a fi re starter are all integrated
into the kit.
Measuring 10” overall and
weighing 11.2oz, the 4.8” drop point
blade is manufactured from full fi ne
edge 7Crl7Mov high carbon steel,
giving it a high level of strength and
edge retention. There’s also a striker
notch incorporated into the back of
the blade for use with the Ferrocerium
rod (fi re starter) – the latter locks into
the sheath at the lower front section.

The Nylon sheath is lightweight,

military grade, mildew resistant and

the diamond sharpener is integrated

cleverly into the build and is found

on the back of the hard rubber

section accessed by

unfastening the lower Velcro

fasten strap allowing the

‘sheath’ to articulate outwards

to show the reverse. Ideal for ‘on the

go’ sharpening.

The ergonomically textured rubber

grip handle with its generously sized

fi nger choil and serrated edge thumb

stop is equally well featured offering a

high level of comfort and grip. There’s

a stainless steel pommel at the base

of the handle for hammering and an

emergency whistle is integrated into

the lanyard cord.

A useful inclusion on the

Scout’s handle is the metal

pocket/belt clip and of equal

importance isn’t felt when

held and used

The Compact

II sits very

comfortable in

the hand and is

far tougher than

it looks!