I grabbed the BG knife as it seems to get decent reviews and is cheapest I've seen (they are going for around $30 plus postage on ebay). There are also some other items that people might like. Free shipping as usual.
MOD: http://www.meritline.com/gerber-bear-grylls-compact-fixed-kn…
I think the product review on the site will sort this out
"yer! is really BG"
It's cheap but I worry if it is real as it ships from China. :/
"Ships from China warehouse. Most customers receive in 2-3 weeks."
It's most likely made there so why not.
I've just checked on the Bear Grylls Gears web site
http://au.gerbergear.com/Survival/Knives/Bear-Grylls-Compact…
The official one have serrations not just fine edge. @_@
Serrations do better on survival knife and cost more for manufacturer.
edit: one more reference
http://i00.c.aliimg.com/img/ibank/2012/425/415/582514524_890…
does he really sign his name as bear? hahaha
But all the reviews on the site you linked say that they would prefer the knife without serrations.
Don't think you can import hidden blades. Could anyone confirm this?
i assume you mean things like flick knives? yes, those are illegal.
From the photos this isn't a flick knife. A sheath is a protecting cover, and is perfectly legal.
Thanks.
just for clarification in NSW you can't carry any weapon/knife around in a public place without a valid reason.
That is, however, different from import regulations
Carry a carrot in the other pocket and everythings dandy
That is funny.
That's not a valid reason unfortunately.
i prefer a rocket in my pocket
Customs doesn't specifically say that 'normal knives' are banned…
http://customs.gov.au/site/page4369.asp#e1066
Having said this, I would not risk it…The appearance of it can easily be mistaken for a 'weapon'…It's a $19.95 gamble that is not worth taking…
The gamble is not $19.95 mate, if you have something seized by customs because it is illegal they will also send you a hefty fine.
No fine. Had item seized & got letter saying item entered Australia without authority, so would be destroyed unless I could produce approval. I did not respond as that would be admission I had imported it. To issue a fine, they need to prove you imported it, that you weren't just sent it as a gift. $120 purchase wasted because I did not know the rules.
From the photos it is a fake, as the real one has a serrated section near the hilt (as bonus999 said)
100% a Fake. This site sells cheap and fake crap.
Bear Grylls knives are all made in China. So this is probably genuine. Or fake.
Even if it was a real one it probably still nothing speical.
I'd rather have a German, Swiss, USA or Japan etc made knife then some cheap crap made by Gerber.
Make one yourself out of some chewing gum and a paperclip.
Meritline have sent me several counterfeit products before, and i sent them emails about it, to which they respond that i was basically lying but was willing to send out refunds.
Some of the products are okay, but some product qualities are just shocking.
Meritline sells unreliable rubbish for cheap.
I don't expect this to be real.
It could be a fake or a revision that was never officially sold. I remember when i was about to purchase my first bear grylls survival knife for 60 bucks there was a 1st revision with lots of issues, it was was only given to people as a complimentary gift.
Awesome, lets celebrate over a drink!
(grabs snakeskin)