The Gerber River Shorty makes a good water sports knife. Its features allow it to excel in the unique requirements of rafting, paddling and diving. With its sturdy stainless-steel blade, extremely light glass-filled nylon handle, and deliberately blunted tip, the River Shorty can be carried into almost any water-related situation with confidence.
The 3″ chisel blade is what really sets this knife apart for water sports. The 420 high carbon stainless blade is extremely rust resistant and is able to hold an impressive edge. A plain edge blade is great until you’re trying to cut material that’s soaked in water. The fully serrated edge is great for cutting through wet straps or clothing. Its blunt tip won’t puncture inflatables like your raft and gives you a bit more safety if you have to cut a life jacket off someone.
The molded glass filled nylon handle was also optimized for use on the water. It’s molded with a grip texture on a skeletonized handle. This accomplishes two things. The handle is easy to grip when wet, and it’s incredibly lightweight for its size. The River Shorty weighs in at 4oz total. The skeletonized design also allows you to attach a lanyard to the handle or perhaps even a small flotation device for your knife.
The Gerber River Shorty comes with a black plastic sheath with a quick release design. The sheath locks the blade in place using its grip texture and allows you to remove it just by pulling with no additional snaps. This is better than just a form-fitted sheath that can come loose in the water or on intense river rapids. This sheath includes buttons for attachment to vest, pack or a personal flotation device. It also has slots for strapping to belt and a belt clip.
Gerber River Shorty Details
- 420 High Carbon Stainless blade
- Serrated edge with blunt tip
- Glass Filled Nylon handle
- Skeletonized design
- Includes sheath with mounting options
- 3″ Chisel blade length
- 6 5/8″ total length
- 4oz total weight
- Made in the U.S.A.
The Gerber River Shorty is a great knife to have with you on the water. Every feature included with this knife serves some purpose for making your life easier in wet conditions. The River Shorty is $29.99. You can find this deal by clicking any link in this article or the button below.
