

Gerber Principle Knife, Fixed Blade, 420HC Steel, Black
Key item features
- Blade Design: Features a zero-edge Scandinavian grind for easy re-sharpening and a versatile blade shape.
- Spine Utility: Equipped with a 90-degree fire striking spine for igniting fires with various striking rods.
- Handle Ergonomics: Incorporates multi-grip handle ergonomics with a rubber overmold for comfort during prolonged use.
- Mounting Versatility: Offers a triple mounting sheath system with MOLLE, drop leg, or scout carry options.
- Bushcraft Capabilities: Designed for tasks like shelter construction, snaring, and boring holes, meeting diverse camping and bushcraft demands.
- Integrated Features: Includes lashing holes for additional utility in outdoor scenarios.
Specs
- Blade length3.5 in
- Blade typeDrop-Point
- Blade material420HC Steel
- Handle materialRubber
- Tactical knife typeFixed
- BrandGerber Gear
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Directly in alignment with Gerber’s pioneering spirit, the Principle is an empowering tool that accomplishes tasks of all shapes and sizes. With its where-you-need-it triple mounting sheath system, the Principle is never out of reach. Use this tool to concoct a shelter, wire a snare, bore a hole, or any other camping of bushcraft demand that may appear. Equipped with an easy to re-sharpen Scandinavian Grind edge, the Principle is purpose-built to run the longhaul. The 90 degree spine empowers users to start a fire with a variety of striking rods. Whatever circumstance the outdoors may throw your way, the Principle is designed to overcome. Blade Type: Fixed Blade.
- Zero edge Scandinavian grind
- MOLLE, drop leg, or scout carry options
- 90 degree fire striking spine
- Versatile blade shape
- Multi-grip handle ergonomics
- Rubber overmold for comfort in prolonged use
- Lashing holes
- Backed by Gerber's Lifetime Warranty
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Seller Verified Purchase
Gerber Principle
So far been a good every day carry for me. Keeps an edge and has a decent grip. No issues out of the box I would buy it again.
Cardboard shredder
Used my Gerber principal to process cardboard boxes for recycling at a Thanksgiving food distribution center. Broke down several hundred boxes and the knife continued to stay sharp and shredded the boxes with ease. The knife was comfortable using a hammer grip for approximately 4 1/2. Later that evening, I used a ceramic rod to return the knife to raise a SHOP condition as it was when it was new in the box. Only the knife for approximately a year and have used it for Bushcraft tasks also. I find the chief to be extremely comfortable on my side and secure the knife with ease. I would highly recommend this as they every day care fix blade.
Verified Purchase
Gerber Principle...Solid Scandi Knife
Very robust little blade. Great bushcraft tool....durable 420HC, easy to sharpen, light to carry.









