Rapaire...I have that same knife (among others), and a fox whistle. The knife has never seen bear, but it's had its share of salmon and trout. Given the salmon/bear relationship, it's sorta appropriate. I like the Fox whistle but it almost puts out the ears! A classier looking whistle is an old Scout model, though class don't matter a damn if your life's on the line.

Peace, Mooh.