Ray Mears, yes.... Bear, not so much....


Or, rather, if he DOES know what he's doing, it isn't apparent from his idiotic show.


You can certainly build a fire and skin game and so forth with a BOSS Street. I'd just prefer a thinner and better balanced knife to accomplish those tasks.



And there's a lot more to the suitability of a knife to a given task than its length. Trying to compare based on that one little detail isn't going to do you much good. Balance, ergonomics, edge geometry, versatility of grips, placement of choils and guards, and many other factors will contribute. Since you have little experience in these things, it's tough to figure out what your preferences are.



The good news is, even after you use your BOSS Street, you will likely be able to sell it for at least what you paid for it. So use it, beat on it, try it out, and then you'll have a better understanding of what you prefer.


And while you are at it, buy a $10 Mora, to compare against the BOSS Street. They are two extremes in terms of style and design, and should give you a good feel for your preferences, without spending much extra money.