Happy Thanksgiving!

Can't say exactly why this came to mind today, but here it is. Have a very happy Thanksgiving!

Gear Review: Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Series Scout

For some time I've been on the lookout for a good every day carry knife. I believe I have finally found what I was looking for. The Gerber Bear Grylls Scout fits the bill perfectly. I have been using this knife for a couple weeks now and in that time have given it a hard beating. It is a relatively inexpensive knife and you can find the specifics about the knife here.

The lock on the knife is one of the most solid I

have ever used. Most folding knives I've used still

have a little give when they are open, but not this

knife.

The textured rubber handle is very comfortable to

use with no slipping. It also fits very comfortably into

my hand.

I don't typically like pocket clips on my knives, which

in my experience tend to catch on things and tear

up my hand as well as furniture. This clip is broad

enough that it doesn't catch on things like other clips

I've used.

Because of the serration, I wasn't quite able to make

a feather stick. But because I use this knife for

everyday carry I don't mind the serration. It's great

for cutting fibrous materials.

The only complaint I have with the knife is the steel the blade is made out of is soft enough that it does require a fair amount of maintenance. I have already had to sharpen it several times in the short amount of time I've had it.

Overall for the price I have been very impressed with this knife. It is light to carry and can take alot of abuse. If you are looking for a good everyday carry knife, you might want to give it a try.

Musings on the Psychology of Survival

Last week I had the chance to watch Ray Mear's show on the psychology of survival. It was an excellent show and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in wilderness survival. I had posted a short segment from the show some time ago but I highly recommend watching the whole show on Youtube.


The psychology of survival can be a vast subject, but it really boils down to something quite simple, the will to live. Without this, people have been known to give up hope in very survivable situations and die. There have also been many stories at the opposite end of the scale where people have gone against all odds and survived extreme situations that were thought to be scientifically impossible to survive because they refused to give up. They showed us what the will to live looked like in action.



Keeping your hopes up is a vital part of the will to live. Bear Grylls talks in his show about using the three F's. These are faith, family, and friends. Although I've never been faced with a life or death survival situation, my faith in Jesus Christ has been the foundation for my life and a source of hope when everything else looks grim.

Well that's all the thoughts I have about the psychology of survival for right now.

Enjoy your weekend.

Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife

Man vs. Wild - Costa Rica Knife Sharpening

Currently Reading

Hey everyone! I hope this post finds you all doing fine and dandy.

For almost a year I have tried to keep the habit of always reading some survival manual. At this time I've almost finished reading "Man vs. Wild" by Bear Grylls.

Thus far the book has been an extremely fun and interesting read. Bear does an excellent job at teaching basic self rescue survival skills. He also crammed in many helpful tips to save you lots of unneeded and easily avoided trouble and pain. Throughout the whole book Bear shares amazing stories of survival and encourages you to learn from the resourcefulness of those who have gone before us.

I would highly recommend this book. It would be a great addition to your survival library.