Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Knife Review
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- The Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Knife may be the most hated knife ever made. You don't have to look very hard online to find lots of people trashing this knife and calling it a total piece of junk. I happen to like Gerber knives, so I have wanted to see for myself for a while now whether the knife was any good. After I damaged my Gerber Profile knife while doing a review, I contacted Gerber and they agreed to warranty the Profile. • Gerber Profile vs Knot...
Since the Profile knife is out of production, Gerber was willing to send me a Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Knife as a replacement for the Profile to review and make up my own mind. In this longer than usual video I put the knife through a standard Survival On Purpose knife review and pushed it a little extra hard, just to see what would happen. You decide what you think after watching.
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Just a friendly reminder. This is a family friendly channel and children read these comments. Please refrain from using even mild profanity as it will cause your comment to be blocked and we will not be able to engage in a dialogue. Thanks for you help! - Bryan
Great review! Much more in depth than I thought it would be. Keep up the good work.
This is friggin' youtube. If you don't want even 'mild profanity' get off. Lemme block this channel instead. Wouldn't want to offend anyone.
It's his channel. Like they always say, if you don't like the channel, move on elsewhere.
Heck.
If you want to use mild profanity get off the channel.
Best review that I've seen on this knife. Great job!
BudgetBugout Thanks!
idk y everyone assumes they can do axe work with a knife and when it fails its a bad knife not a stupid operator
I've had this knife for almost a year and it's still great and held up
+Massacrebeatz mine too. Of course, I don't use it every day because I have so many knives to review. But I have used it a pretty good bit and it still does fine
Here in 2023, and the two BG knives I bought before this video was made, are still going strong. I’ve done everything to mine that you did to yours in this video, over and over again.
People who hate on these knives are either knife-snobs, never used one, or are Gerber-haters. The BG knives can’t be beat for what you get at the price you pay.
Wouldn't you know ...the most hated knife just passed the same tests that knives double its price range pass
It only did it cheaper lol
Iv had my BG for about a year now got it as a present from the wife
I tried to honestly break it while out bush
It didn't break ...so i use the heck out of it now and leave my expensive knives at home just incase the BG breaks 1 day
As for sharpening that edge heck a few passes on the work sharp machine does the job very quickly
I can't fault it yet
good except its insanley orange but mines on the way i might spray paint some
Yeah, but the problem I have is that I thought it was a 20 dollar knife lol then he said it was 60 bucks, and I just feel like there are better blades in that price range than this. Well at least better looking lmfao the blade itself on this knife doesn’t look bad but I just hate the logo bg real big on it bc it makes it seem gimmicky to me and I can’t stand all that damn orange. Another company I hate with the logos is sog bc on it seems every knife they have to have their logo on the knife in 50 different places or just really damn big.
still did't brake ? )))
fck fracking roll some camo tape to the handle and problem solved. Or some other tape. You could also spray paint it, lots and lots of ideas to hide that logo and colour.
That being said, it’s a knife. Knives aren’t fashion items, not for me at least. Therefore I don’t give a crap how knife looks. As long as it works.
@@nicolaasjonkhart4660 Gerber knives are not made in America.
I agree with your assessment. I bought one several years ago and have had no problems with it. I cannot imagine any 10-12 year old boy who would be disappointed on Christmas morning with this as a gift. I would have no problem with this being my only knife in the old "survival situation". The better your knife skills, the better the knife will perform.
I agree
I brought this knife 7 years ago , used it ever since , never owned a different knife for this purpose and it’s served me well enough. I just wanted to see if I was putting work into a bad blade I didn’t realise there was this much controversy!
my brother had this knife until he lost it. It was great considering the price. Definitely a go to knife if you're on a budget.
I think all the hate on this knife came early on when it was first introduced. The early knives had problems with the pommel breaking off the handle. I've never personally owned one, but as far as I can see, it seems that Gerber worked out the bugs and fixed the problems. For anyone that's still worried about durability problems, I hear the Ultimate Pro version of this knife is pretty good. It has a full tang with the pommel also being part on the one of piece steel design.
I have used and still carry Gerber knives. Thank you for a honest review of the knife. I do get tired of the crap people give me for using Gerber knives. But I do love it when theirs fail and my Gerber keeps going.
Thanks for the review. I've had mine for three years and I carry it on my pack and use it all the time at work and outdoor activities. This year I butchered three deer with it and had no problems.
That's good feedback Jake. Thanks.
With butchering deer, do you fillet fish also? What about stopping or "steeling" out in the wild
Noo not the deers
I bought this knife from Wal-mart in 2014. It is my primary camping and my primary bugout knife (along with my EDC BenchMade Griptillian). I used it the way you demonstrated and it has not failed me in 2yrs Great review, forward and honest! I look foward to viewing the rest of your reviews. Thank you!
Thanks for watching.
Dude I love your channel and all your videos I love that you’re still humble even though you have a ton of subs keep it up dude
I'm watching here in 2020. I have the serrated version of this knife. Had it ever since it came out. I still use it till this day. I use it hunting fishing and walking in the woods. The knife hold up very well at least for me. Iv feild preped many deer with this knife and it's still going strong.
I’ve purchased two of these BG knives, one for myself, and one for my son. Also have his survival hatchet (2), and parang (2). Figured we’d get a chance to try these out in the future, as he comes of age. Felt they would be good choices for beginners, and glad to find out that they (at least the knife) seem to be very reliable. Thanks for the review.
Great Video Brian! - I have had a BG Scout Folder for 9yrs now and I have put that thing through hell and back. Still goes on every trip I go on. Holds its edge extremely well too. Cheers - Skorp - Western Australia.
I own the serrated version , I appreciate this video a TON ! Thanks for the review! I absolutely love mine ! It has not failed me the least bit. I am out in the woods daily and find many many uses for it. Thanks again , really !
You're right about it being hated , seems to me like some may have encountered problems , are completely against the make , etc ... I don't know. But thank you for putting it to rest with this testing. I hope the haters are silenced.
The fire starter is beyond handy , and on a side note. I've trained my dog in the whistle for when he goes too far in the woods !
+twofourish Haters are never silenced. They just keep on hating in spite of any evidence they might be wrong.
You did a fair review. I have one, and it's never failed me. I guess the only other test is to see how it would hold up over time. I did not realize the knife was stainless. I thought I read once it was high carbon steel, with a protective coating. Maybe I read wrong. I would have to say, that would be the only draw back for me. Because we all know stainless isn't as hard, and cannot be sharpened to a fine of an edge as high carbon. But all in all, people have all sorts of motives for promoting a knife, or downing one. It's not alwayts because of the knife it self. Some folks could just hate Bear, or some other silly reason. Some don't like products backed by celebrities, period. And they may have good reason, as most feel what sells the product is the celebrity, not the quality. You and me know that's not always the case. One may make the point that because it's backed by Bear himself, that they can charge extra for it, and that may be the case. But I agree with you, it's a decent knife. I too love the grip. It feels like it has less of a chance of slipping. I like the weight, because it's good when you use it to chop. One thing I know, it isn't nearly as bad as most make it out to be. I know that, because I have used one myself. But for an everyday carry, I love my cheap Mora's.
Great and honest review.
+Barry Jordan Thanks Barry
Ya I just got one a few days ago, and so far I really love it, it's a decent knife and can do a real good job at just about anything. I find it very durable.
Thanks for the great review just ordered one can't wait
LuxAndre just got mine and is amazing worth every penny
Barry Jordan me to I like carbon steel blades to I love them stainless steel isn't as good
This morning was a fantastic pre Spring day. Perfect for a test run of this particular knife that you reviewed only mine has the serrated blade. I am not a fan of serrated blades, but that is what I was dealt. I did the same tests as you and this knife impressed me at how easily it made a nice feather stick, easily batoning through hard wood and its knots, even broke my baton on the front part of the blade. Starting a fire with the included steel was a snap with the very sharp spine it was effortless. Chopping anything over 2.5-3" is a no go unless your super desperate. But through 3 or less inches and as-long-as you've got a sharp blade it does the job very well. I cannot say it would be my go to camp knife but it going to stay in my emergency pack for sure. Other than easily scuffing up the finish on the blade, I like the look of a well used blade, it cleaned up perfectly and I sharpened up the blade and now it looks hungry for more. Thanks Brian.
+Phill O I had the same opinion. Maybe not the best knife in the world but not bad.
I don't care for the color scheme of it, but it looks like it does what it's supposed to. Was actually looking at one the other day. I also like that you're picking the most hated on knife in the world as your primary blade. That's cool I think.
I kind of like the color scheme for a survival knife because it is a little easier to find if you drop it in the woods, (or just leave it laying somewhere by mistake).
Good point, I'm just a wood handle kind of guy. That's all.
I have two of these BG knives. The second generation (upgraded pummel design) of the Ultimate Knife (serrated version), and the BG Ultimate Pro Knife. Each will serve their purposes. I like them both. Looking forward to your future videos using the Ultimate knife. Thanks.
It will be on my side for at least the summer and then I'll re-assess. Thanks
I consider myself a student of survival and I love the Pocket guide. Keeping a level head and thinking clearly can be quite difficult in a true survival experience. I personally always have one with me. It addresses "priorities" when you can't think straight. Great video Bryan.
+David Barclay that is a very good point.
Great video. I have not seen this knife for several years but I love most Gerber knives and will now be on the lookout . thanks.
Fair and honest review. Look forward to the long term testing.
Thanks, me too.
I've owned this knife since the day it came out. Big fan of Bear Grylls. Bought the knife cuz I thought it was cool. I have used it for commercial and Industrial HVAC, hunting and fishing, and everyday use. This is my everyday carry. Only issue I've ever had with it is that the sheath is made out of plastic. I still have the original sheet I just happened to broke off the static lock. I absolutely love this knife. I have batons every type of wood with it and used it from everything from whittling to a spear.
I’ve had this knife for a couple years and love it. I have a lot of knives and this one is very handy.
I watched your more recent review on this knife, then came back to this older video following the link in the description... Why, thank you, sir! Liked, Subscribed & had all bells and whistles turned on!
Thanks
i love your honesty, god bless and mary x mas and happy new 2023, second time i watch this vid along with the 1 year later review. i own the ultimate pro and love it, betoninng cutting fish fire making and and and oysters hammered of of the rocks. still going strong
love ya vids, good solid reviews, good work mate
+Bushybecky Smith Thanks
I have just started watching your CZcams channel and you have some great reviews and useful information on your page. I appreciate the work that you put in to teach us all some useful skills. I use this very knife and I can honestly say I would buy another. Keep up the good videos!
Kaalab Bratcher I appreciate it!
I just got one as a gift for Xmas and I'm an avid fishermen and outdoorsman, I absolutely love it, I'm glad you gave it a great review!!! by the way I'm also a bear gryll fan, his knife just makes me feel like im a part of being a part of nature and enjoying it more
Thanks for watching.
I'm glad I watched this. I got my 12 yo boy this knife for his birthday last year and told him if he wanted to get into survival stuff ,that he would have start building his tools slowly. I'm happy that his first tool was a good one according to your review and proof. So thanks for this video.
Thanks for watching.
A very good review and demonstration. I see many people who buy knives, and attempt to baton the poor thing through something about the size of a telephone pole, and then cannot understand why the knife won't do the job. It far exceeds the ability of the knife. Then they want to cast a bad review of the knife, unfairly. I think this Gerber Grylls knife was very well thought out, and it does a reasonably good job. I bought a Hawke knife, and that thing is indeed junk, and was so dull out of the box you couldn't cut paracord with it, probably. It took numerous honings with a Work Sharp to even get it serviceable. Not so with the Grylls knife. It was good and sharp out of the box, and has met every expectation. I agree with you, whoever calls this knife "junk", probably hasn't been out in the field with it yet. For what you pay for it, it's a bargain. Thanks for an honest, objective review. - C.J.
Thanks for watching CJ
I think it was a fair review. Let us know in the long run how did it go
I think its a great knife, you just proved it. Thanks Bryan. Very cool video. I have the Serrated version my family bought me years ago. I was over the moon, being a Bear fan and all. I was actually kind of shocked to hear it was hated. I only wish I could use it more often, life gets in the way, Cheers.
I got one of these, and I found that the "Scout 2.0 Light My Fire Firesteel" fits perfectly into the slot on the front, but I want to find a way to further secure it, perhaps with bright orange thin bungee cord into something I super glue up top for the purpose.
Great hands on review. Just to let everyone know as why the reviewer was putting a bit more pressure when making the fire starter sparks was due to him sliding the tool on the edge of the fire starting section of the knife at the top of thd blade. I did the same thing when I first purchased this knife then I slide the tool across the whole flat part of the knife fire starter and I barely needed any pressure and sparks come flyin like the 4th of July. Land of the free home of brave.
I was given this knife as a gift from a friend. The only thing I don't like are the serrations but other than that I use it as a general purpose camp knife. I've never had any problems with it. Thanks for a good review. atb
Opal Preston Shirley Thanks Opal. I actrually have the non-serrated version but I don't mind serrations.
Fair review good job.
Thanks Jon.
About 4 years ago I found mine at a Pawnshop for $20.00 I love it.
I have had one of these knives for over a year and put it through equally tough tests have been very impressed with the package! I also have the compact version and it performs equally well. I would echo the steel comment as I have gotten a day of normal "woods" stuff like chopping, whittling, cutting rope then it is back to the stone again to hone the edge again! But it has been a great knife and I will be upgrading to a 1095 grade steel knife (BK2). Love the review! Thanks
Thanks Brent
Thanks for the review
Good review Bryan ! Mine is in my pack as a back up. I like the knife. Wish I had gotten the non serrated version but, that was in my bush craft beginning days when I got it.
Me too, I don't really have any complaints about it
I love Gerber gear and I like that knife. Maybe not the only knife to bring In the woods but someone could count on that knife to survive. Great review
I have and love this knive. It has never failed me. I give this knive a 10.
Nice review Brian. I have owned 2 of the Ultimate and one Ultimate Pro,My wife got me my first Ultimate for Christmas and it had serrations so i gave that one to my son and bought one with a full fine edge like you reviewed. I never have had a problem with it and neither has my son.The Pro is really well made in my opinion. The moment it came out i bought that one too.I have owned the Parang for 2 years and it functions well for me in Michigan woods. I think the biggest problem for most people that criticize this knife is the giant BG on the handle. Personally i like the orange colors because if you drop this knife in the woods you are going to find it way faster than a tactical darker earthy colored knife.This would be an excellent knife for a survival and/or bushcraft kit. I do wish they were made in the USA though. But, then they probably would cost twice as much. :)
I agree on all points. I have never even held the "Ultimate" model but it looks pretty well made to me.
I had this knife myself and I could do anything with it, just make a fire on dry leaves with the fire stick, was also a good throwing knife, nice to cut with, and thanks to the built-in sharpener always sharp and then the instructions about how signals to give and how to handle cords and knots.
I found this knife very useful and I cannot understand why this would be the most hated knife now, I am hearing this for the first time and I am very surprised about this, because this is a great knife this together with everything useful to it and is included.
It looks like a beautiful blade - just ordered myself one ($90 in the UK)
Thanks a lot great video earned my sub going to buy this knife tomorrow :)
I personally own both the original ultimate survival knife, and the ultimate pro survival knife. I've never had any issues with either of them. I own many gerber products, and they're some of the best knives I own!
I agree. So far this one is holding up well. I spent a little time throwing it tonight. (I know that's probably not covered by the warranty, but it's fun).
What do like most the other one that a knife sharpener or the stone one.
I have one and love the practicality of the knife.
Good to see that thing holds up. I'm glad that it doesn't trash the Berber name
+Josiah Manion Not for me anyway
Great video..thank you. I'm off to buy one tomorrow.
Thanks for watching.
Great review!
Thanks Peter.
got mine yesterday, i love this knife, throws well, love the grip, sheath everything
Throws well? You mean you would throw a knife? Who in the world would do that?
They even made masive improvements with the newer pro version of this knife. I dont own one yet but ive seen it enough and plan on getting several knives i cluding the ultimate pro. I do agree putting bears name all over the damn thing is pretty cheesey but i see nothing wrong with this knife, comsidering it comes with the guide, whistle, firesteel, and sharpener. Seems like a decent deal to me.
Hello Brian, thank you for sharing another fine video. You did put the knife through the torture test. 🤗
I have the folding sheath BG knife and it came pretty sharp and I made a ton of feather sticks with it. It's strange to see the sorta big brother of my knife come not as sharp.
A good and fair review, nice and clear. Didn't like the color scheme as looks a bit gimmicky, but, easier to find if dropped I suppose. That handle looks good, very practical. You've a new subscriber from the uk 👍
It did better than I expected to see...... Well done !!!!
Looks like a good little knife for survival purposes or basic camping. Good video and review on knife with nice accessories.
Aww ok thanks for the response and ur right. Can't wait for more videos
theberry army thanks for watching
You just gained a subscriber. Great video!
colton keith Thanks!
Like you said most people go with the crowd but i have this knife and its still in very good condition. Batoning, hammering, some throwing and hacking - this knife survived every "test" I probably need to do in a survival situation. After a long time of use I think I can say that I would be pretty happy with this knife in a survival situation but of course there are better knives out there. Great video !
Thanks. It's good to hear that you have beat this knife up and it is still OK. Sure there are better knives but you can always say that about almost anything.
great video. I grew up in a gerber knife household and have always been a fan of them. I have this knife, I have abused it and seen have seen nothing wrong with it. it seems like the majority of the videos that have people breaking this knife are doing something the knife was not intended to do. so thanks for not putting the cart before the horse and keep making informative videos.
Thanks for watching. I learned to like Gerber form my Dad too.
You stressed the knife more than adequatly. The metal did its job. Seems to be 440 instead of the cheaper 220 stainless. The grind looks like a hollow grind. For the money and the grind it looks like a good heat treat. Good review and the knfe showed itself to be a good buy for the money. Keep up the good work enjoyed the review.
I wanted this knife but it wasn’t on Amazon uk. I ended up with the mora Garberg and the strong arm and Kansbol and Eldris and companion and HD and wood crafting outdoor knife by mora.
This is not a bad knife NOW, after Gerber fixed some of the earlier issues with it. It's still a lower-end knife, the blade is still not as good as some of the tougher steels, but the risk of it failing on you is considerably lower than it was. I agree that a lot of the criticisms on this knife were amplified by social media and CZcams videos. Gerber took a much bigger hit on the fails of introductory model and they didn't get nearly the credit due for fixing those issues.
I'm not one to run with the crowd, and I like an honest opinion, especially when it goes against what everyone else is saying. From what I just saw, I can find no fault with it either. Great Review. Looking forward to seeing how it holds up long term.
Thanks. So am I.
Thanks for this review. It looks like a solid knife to me. I don't like it when people are hating on a knife and they don't even own one, nor have they ever used it. I think this knife is like any other out there. There's gonna be a few out there with a tempering fault. That's just the nature of knife making, but that's gonna be few and far between. That's why reputable companies will include a warranty.
Yep. Not the best but certainly not the worst either.
I agree with you, it's awesome! I love your videos!!
Nicholas Rios I don;yt know if I would go as far as awesome, but mine is still doing OK after a year of intermittent use.
Survival On Purpose
Hey, I just came across your videos. I know you probably have it somewhere in your videos but figured I'd ask as you seem very knowledgeable. I am trying to replace a several year old Ontario RAT-5. I am looking for a knife that can handle some lighter batoning and just all around use as a backpacking and camping knife. Willing to spend around $100 USD and was curious what you would recommend as I am leaning on just buying another RAT
I've had one for a while now and I love it, I added some para-cord and a few other little things but overall it's a great knife.
jacob carley I can't complain about mine either.
Hi, would you recommend this knife or the schrade schf10? i'm just starting out and i want a good solid knife, since both knives are around the same price. Although i heard that the shealth for the schf10 is really cheap and bad and for this gerber knife, the shealth dulls the blade, plz reply
Although I think the Gerber is decent, I would go with the full tang Schrade. Neither sheath is anything to write home about. The sharpener on my Gerber sheath has detached from the sheath after about a year of occasional use. Also, you might want to take a look at the SCHF36 and 37 models. They are a couple of my favorites.
Survival On Purpose Ok thanks :)
I have seen a few of your vids. Just subscribed and glad I did. Good, honest review. Gerbers have a hard use history with soldiers going back to the vietmam war. Bear Grylls, love him or hate him, is ex Special Air Service. That is a pretty good combination for producing good products. My Ultimate Survival Knife has it's down sides, as you pointed out but for the price it is a very good knife which I can rely on to keep me alive. That's why it is in my bug out bag.
meddice I think it as probably at least better than the razor blade found in a lot of micro survival kits. Just don't be stupid and it should serve you OK.
Good review
Thanks for the honest review of a much reviled piece of kit.
My wife, knowing that I am a huge knife fan, bought me one of the serrated models for christmas a few years ago, and the only real complaints I had with it was the Bear Gryll's billboard all over the knife and the serrations. The ferro rod that came with it snapped my second time using it, but that was my own stupidity. It's not my go to, that is either one of my Beckers or my Gerber Strongarm.
Craig Wildfeuer I actually like the ferro rod because it is a softer one. And, hey, Bear's gotta eat too. I think if most of us had a chance to plaster our initials all over a bunch of stuff and get paid we would do it.
Good point. The main issue that I had with the ferro rod was me. I wasn't too well verse in its proper use. All my fault that it broke. I ended up picking up one of their larger rods and it works great with most of my kit.
Yeah, I try to be careful with smaller rods.
I own a couple thousand dollars in my blades, including this one.... I wanted to see for myself how good this knife really was, so I purchased one a fine Edge 5 years ago,and still have it today. I've buttoned a truckload of wood with this blade with no issues at all....... I've seen a lot of blades break that cost 3 times as much as the Gerber blade....... I had the serrated model and broke two tips off of them Gerber replaced both blades without question......Most tips would have broken under that kind of stress. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences on this blade with me, I appreciate it sir.
It is a decent knife
great info! keep it up!
Jay Xu Thanks Jay.
I never understood the controversy to be honest. It’s the best $52 I ever spent. It’s never failed me with regular household and maintenance chores. Right now, my knife is a bit beat up. But no rust or breakage at all.
I agree I have one and have used it good knife for the money !
I'm looking for a bushcraft beater knife. Anyone think the Schrade SCHF59 or the Buck Selkirk is better value? I don't need a survival manual or a sharpening stone. I also reckon that the steel used on these is better than the Gerber.
I have no experience with the Buck but the Schrade is solid.
Survival On Purpose Thanks!
I mean baton smaller bit softer wood like u would with other knife and can u do a review on the pro it better than the ultimate
I just kind of figured if it holds up doing bigger, harder wood it proves it can certainly handle smaller, softer wood. I really wanted to push it pretty hard because so many people say it's junk. I'll see what I can come up with for a follow up. And as for the "Pro" version, I have no plans to review it right now unless someone convinces Gerber to send me one. They are about $100 and my gear review budget is still pretty limited.
Good review. Thanks
Abby Babby Thanks!
Recently bought a gerber strongarm....really solid knife. Mine was ridiculously dull out of the box, but after some edge work it seems to be more than capable. Ive had thousands of dollars in high end knives, and I honestly believe that the strongarm can holds its own. It wont hold an edge as long as cmp 3v, but that is understandable. For typical and expected use the strongarm is more than sufficient. So much so that it is in my emergency go bag now, along with a mora kansbol for fine detail work and food prep.
I don't see why this is such a heavily criticized knife. To be fully honest I probably wouldn't let my life rely on this knife (i'd probably go with a much more expensive, venerable knife), but if it's all you've got out in the wilderness, it'll definitely make your life a lot easier- and possibly, save it.
I paid 32 dollars for the fine edge version and have battoned a truck load of wood with it with 0 problems, none..Haters hate everything including themselves. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and suggestions with me today, I appreciate it sir Brian
Just found your channel.
Good content! Subscribed
Thanks
Hey there Chief! So I got the knife today. Got its for 39.99 at target. I gotta admit that it is a nice knife, Feels great in hand and is sharp out of the box. Another thing that I liked is the width of the blade, Gonna play with it tomorrow and practice fire starting. The only difference from the one in the video is that its the serrated version. As soon as I took it out of the packaging I secured the feril rod with the whistle the way you did.
Flavio Correa Cool. Have fun!
I know this is going to sound stupid what kind of digital watch you wearing
This is the best review of this knife i have seen. Having owned it and taken mine out camping on plenty of occasions-for the price (i got the machete and knife for £70 quid delivered UK), i don't think i could have got luckier. Yes, there are better knives, but for what it has i didn't see i wasted a penny.
Additional. I took the knife off the sheath (black thingy), and the velcro and fixed it to my main backpack (sowing the velcro onto bag), allowing you to reach behind your head, flick the velcro safety off easily and access is swift (in case of zombie attack ;-).
I feel this received bad review due to first production and the wrong glue, honestly i beat mine up using all the features (though have left the striker for emergency only and use old faithful), sharpener works a treat-yes sometimes you need a good stone as with any knife but i have one. Great review, liked, subbed, will check out your other videos as i get time, but i like your honesty, and i know you have experience. All the best with your channel, from acroos the pond (in UK), respect to you, kudos, whatever you Americans say lol.
P.S. I think some people complain because they are easily manipulated sheep, and spent a hell of a lot more for lesser the knife for price comparison. Did i say sheep? way to go labelling people i don't know......kind of like ragging the knife without using it ever ;-) Well done Brian.
Stu M Thanks Stu. BTW, I just recorded a follow up to this video after having the knife for over a year. It will be posted sometime in the next few weeks.
Survival On Purpose Quality stuff Brian. Gives me a chance to watch some more of your work ;-)
With so many people on the take, showing you new stuff every wk they say they love and don't live without it, i like your honesty by admitting you get a smidge back from the sales......but at least with you i can hear the truth/some decent testing-and not just someone spout to get more sales. Best wishes to you and family.
I thought the same thing, that it has a name of a tv person in order to make money but i know that Gerber makes good knives. Liked the fact that it comes with the fire starter. Thanks for the review.
Flavio Correa YEah Flavio, it's not the best knife in the world but I don't consider it junk. Mine is holding up fine. I plan to do a follow up soon.
Bryan (sp?) I really appreciate your straight-from-the-hip, no-b.s. reviews. I'm still not a Gerber/Bear Grylls fan, but I respect the honest assessment of the tool.
Spelling is correct ;-) Thanks. As uncool as it may be, I actually respect Bear for a lot of stuff. As far as I know, he really was in the SAS and that is no cake walk. Just the selection process is more than tough. His show went south pretty quick, but he did kind of bring the whole survival thing into the mainstream. As for the show, I know from experience that "reality TV" is usually about as far from reality as you can get. And, like I said, I like Gerber.
It would be interesting to compare this with the bacho wrecking knife sb 2449 ?? Even cheaper ..
I hope it is better quality than the Gerber Bear Grylls multi-tool I got. The scales on it disintegrated after only a couple weeks of use. The tools and blades, were difficult to ope, then ended up so loose, I had to tighten them down several times. To it's defense, it is still functional, though it has been assigned to one of my tool boxes.
Where can I get this kinf in India ?
It looks like a solid knife. Stainless isn't a problem for me. Just wondering, is the pommel and the blade one solid piece??
I don't think so.
Why exactly is this a bad knife? I have a serated one.
Is it because it has bear written on it? Because I cant find a fault so far...
I would not call them a bad knife really... BUT I do think that they are not worth the money if you really are going to use it.
Let me use the Ultimate Pro as the example. You can get it for $70. It is made of 9Cr19Mov, which I think is a massive down grade from 1095 or 1075 and other carbon steels. If they were to make it out of 420c or 1095 or 1075 I would start to take it more seriously. Also I just hate the fact that they use plasitic in the handle, with a knife over $50 you should be looking for wood, micarta, G-10, rubbery maybe, and other more durable materials.
For $70 I would say the Cold Steel SRK is much better and better proven. Also a lot of Schrade knives that are made in china and only cost $40, are much more capable than the BG stuff.
So my biggest problem with them is how they are over priced by a very large margin for what you get, and to me it comes off as a marketing scam using Bear Grylls name to sell to people who are non the wiser.
Dan Martin Yeah fair points I suppose.
I have their 60 dollar hunter knife and a 20 dollar little survival knife. Take both of them when I go camping but I also take another knife with me for backup which should probably be my main.
@@danmartin4552 No, 9Cr19MoV is like 440B or Aus8 stainless steel. Alloyed stainless steel is always much more expensive to buy and produce than simple carbon steel. A better comparison is the Sog seal pup.
Dan Martin or just buy a mora can’t beat a mora for that price!!!