Gerber® Ultimate Fixed Blade Knife - Best deal we never knew | Knife Review
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2022
- Gerber made this knife and silently slipped it into store shelves on a Friday evening some time in 2019, and still available today. It is a full reproduction of the classic 1st model Bear Grylls knife from the 2012s, only in full Gerber paint and aesthetic. What do you think of the non-orange ("BG" Logo) version of this amazing blade? Please let me know in the comments!
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I transferred the whistle to the ferro rod, because when you fielddress animals the whistle will get dirty with all sorts of bodily fluids and it's harder to clean. It's a great tool!
Smart imma do that too ✌️
I saw this at Target but it's $49.99 in the store. Looked it up online and indeed $26.49EA! Would not have known about this without this video. Thanks for the heads up!
Wish it was still $26.00 ! That’s a steal! Sadly it’s back to regular price.
Gerber eventually saved this knife. The Ultimate Pro is almost indestructable. Believe me, people tried. It had better steel, a full tang and other improvements. Sadly, by that time BG was no longer popular and they discontinued it about 8 years ago. It went from $81 to $148 on secondatry markets. I picked one up when it came out and I am glad I did.
I like this knife...might have to pick one up !!! Thanks JT
The “eagle” symbol indicates where to strike the ferro rod, it’s supposed to be a flame symbol. I have the original bear knife I immediately bought that when it came out I love it.
Thank you so much for elaborating on that! It makes total sense and I totally see a flame instead of an eagle now lol.
Be interesting to see if Gerber bring out the later non serrated version with ferro rod up the right way. That was a good knife for the price.
Just found your channel, subbed and liked. Thanks for the deal, I got it.
You're very welcome! Let me know how you like it when you get some miles on it!
Woah! JT from NotNuffNerf? :0 Never knew you had a knife channel, bud! What are the odds we have this as a crossover interest, lol. Great review, and love the history, man! Cheers.
Hey man what a small world! I was wondering how you found this channel! I actually started this one in 2013 and use it as a hobby because I love knives and outdoor gear. Love to have you, man!
@@NotNuffKnives Oh, man, that's so cool! :D I just so happened to be looking for reviews on the SOG Seal Pup and the Gerber Strongarm and happened upon this video, and within the first few seconds, I was like "Waiiit a minute..." LOL. Happy to be here, man! I also love knives and fun lil gear, so I'm stoked to see what you got cooking up. ☺
@@Sanguivore Awesome man! I own a Strongarmqa nd Prodigy but I don't think I have a Seal Pup! My collection is decent but far from where I want it to be RN! 😝
@@NotNuffKnives So far, I quite like the Seal Pup! Thinking of getting a Cold Steel SRK next. Would you recommend the Strongarm?
Target currently (12/12/2022) shows this for $54.99 online, Gerber's online price is $49.99 on sale, free shipping over $50', While Amazon shows it for $54.99 with free shipping for Prime members. Too bad, I'd love to have one for $24.99.
This version is actually slightly different than the BG knife. Definitely improved. The tang extends much further down. The pommel is bigger. The handle is thinner. The spine that's sharpened for the ferro rod/scraping is longer. It actually weighs more too. The finger guard is slightly shorter. Good video thanks
true but they went with the older sheath instead of the newer sheath with fero rod and sharpener on top rather than upside down
I have the Strongarm and this Ultimate Fixed blade. I'm set!
That’s a good combo right there!
Nice review buddy.
Thank you!
Got one the other day Used it a little in the woods. Currently resharpening the blade to a better edge.
I got one of the original one with the orange handles.
That's a blow out price Wow 😳
Wish I knew were I could get the orange one or even the sheath
Wow! Wish it was $25 in the UK! - $80 here on Amazon
Wow that is a bit much for this one! With inflation I think up to $50 is fair but $80... yikes!
@@NotNuffKnives I bought it anyways in the end - seems a cool knife
So, Gerber for whatever reason dropped the branding partnership with Bear Grylls. And when that happened, they changed the look of the knife. That's why it's different. What I do wish they would do, is bring back the Ultimate Pro knife. The Ultimate Pro (which I have one), was their extra-premium Bear Grylls knife, with a thicker blade, more premium steel, full tang, and a more burly sheath. It was also non-serrated only. But yeah this knife is a good knife, I have one of this model as well.
true this is the gen 1
Currently on 5/9/23, it's $35 online only
Best 26 bucks spent on amazon
Good deal. I would pick one up but I already have a bear grylls ultimate knife that I don’t use.
I'm taking it to northern Minnesota tomorrow and putting it to the test this summer. Will post an update on the usage.
Looking forward to your report!
@@NotNuffKnives Ok, so we're back, and it was put to heavy use: chopping/batoning wood (pine, oak, maple), started a fire by the lake with the flint, dug a hole with it, and cut up fish. Overall, it was incredible. I read how so many fuss about it not being the Bear Grylls model, but this was pefect for heavy, north woods use. All my knives (Buck 692 Vanguard, Rapala filet knife) are all rubber-handled knives, so this is the perfect addition to my working knives.
I I’ve Gerber wouldn’t let us down. Thank you for the elaborate testimony. The community will certainly find this helpful!
Not against serations, but to much of that blade is serations. Would be nice if they offered it without them. Also I absolutely hate the design of that ferro rod storage. Moving through thick bush like I have here in MICHIGAN with that on my belt, could see loosing that ferro rod to a wait a minute vine or bush. Esse had the right idea, put all your essentials including a ferro rod in an altoids tin and the tin in a pouch mounted to the sheath. But to someone else that knife could be just the thing, the price is right for sure.
I can see how it can be a snag magnet in heavy brush. Good points made thank you for your input!
@@NotNuffKnives np, fyi this same knife is on Amazon for 26 bucks in case no one has a target nearby
They did two up grades to the BG knife one the same as the this with out serrations and the later one with a better shealth a pull through sharpener and a steel up grade, blacked out blade instead of the grey and no serrations either. From memory the first was called the ultimate survival knife and the later up grade the ultimate pro. If you can handle the bright orange the later version is good knife for the price around $40 i paid for one. Don't think it's made anymore but if gerber release that later version in the better colors and the price is right it's a good knife.
@@uncletomscabin2073 I don’t see why they shouldn’t unless it’s a contract expiration thing with BG. I noticed their UFBK did not come out until 2019ish so maybe they had to wait 5-7 years for an exclusivity contract with BG to run out or something.
Gonna look for this..
Thanks for the review..
The back end of the knife is called waffle head
Very welcome and thank you! I forgot about that term! It reminds me of a 🥩 pounder lol
DONT KNOW WHY THEY WENT WITH THE GEN 1 KNIFE RATHER THAN THE GEN 2 THE SHARPENER WAS ON TOP AND EASIER TO USE
£69.99 here in the UK
A file and belt sander can make short work of those unwanted serrations.
Well with the spear thingy it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it
Thank you! 🙏
Well unfortunately I caught this video a little too late and it's now $54 at Target when ordered online
I just got mine from work and with my discount I paid $32. Best knife of it's kind for the money imho.
Never saw that show
Got mine at ace hardware
Do they still have it at Target
Last time I checked, no. I might make a pinned post with an availability update soon. They might take a while to restock.
I have one a e look at it from time to time because I'm waiting for a zombie apocalypse and as soon as theirs one and the grid falls and internet dies I'll be back to leave a review.
I have this knife. I ground off the serrated edge. Much better👌
Hello. I wanted to know if this knife is a full tang blade or not? And what is the size and length of the blade?
Sure thing! 4.8" Blade and 10 Inches (H) x 1.25 Inches (W) x .75 Inches (D) Overall. I’m uncertain about the tang but if a company does not openly state it’s full tang, its usually not.
Chris- No it's 3 quarter tang. The hammer on the end of the knife is not connected to the tang.
@@Book_of_Mormon I stand corrected, thanks! @Chris M. I was definitely thinking about another knife and I apologize. The dimensions however, are correct.
@@NotNuffKnives - No worries. It's a good knife, I have two.
@@Book_of_MormonApparently the pommel/hammer is separated from the tang intentionally to electrically isolate it in case you cut through live wires. I have no idea what the isolation is like - should try to measure it with my electrical insulation tester.
The steel on this knife is weeker than that strong arm I own both it seems to me.
That would make sense. The strongarm is a higher tier premium offering.
That pommel is not for glass breaking. When they talk about using part of a knife for glass breaking, it is about specifically breaking car windows and other windows that are hard to break because of how they are designed, and the glass breaking portion of the knife has a point. Otherwise, you could use anything that's hard at all for 'glass breaking', so they wouldn't mention it as a feature of a knife. Otherwise, good review.
That actually makes a lot of sense. Do you know what the "meat pounder" surface is used for then?
@@NotNuffKnives As an hammer
I just bought this knife from Cabela’s for $49.99.
They always higher ,just like Bass Pro their cuzzin 🦅🦈🦅
That's probably the market price ,and he may have gotten a blow out sale 💰
I don’t think so. This was target’s price for a long time. Not even red tag. Just an online only price.
My Target has it for $50
Sounds about rite ⚔️⚖️⚔️
Probably some online only pricing they had at the time of the video. I will make a community post with screenshots to ensure my community I am not trying to mislead anyone. Quite the opposite. Trying to alert you guys of the deals when they are active. Nothing lasts forever! 🔪
Are fine edge knives better thn serrated?
A lot of people like them more because more of the blade’s length is usable for things like batoning and food prep. They both serve their purpose however.
@@NotNuffKnives thanks for reply
@@mudassarshaik3416 serrated for fibrous materials like rope, serrated cuts are three times deeper if used as a weapon than plain edge.
It's a rescue wishtle
$61 at my local target
I wish it didnt have serrations. I like plain edge knives.
Its a "survival," whistle.
Haha exactly.
😂
Bro unboxes with s scalpel 😳
I keep a #26 Hobby knife on it. Love them! I even have a video about them. lol
@@NotNuffKnives cool, just bought that knife shown on the video 😅 it was 79 euros in finland :(
"Bare Girls Knife" - How could you go wrong with a name like that?
Has it got a full tang
I believe it's partial tang.
Ok thanks
full tang doesn't matter as long as the tang is 1/2 as long as the handle.
what's more important is how wide and thick the tang is at the point it goes inside the handle.
knives can be full tang but snap there because they're thin or narrow down
tang length really doesn't mean much it's all about girth
That’s a good point!
I do like the idea of a full tang but I just replied to a comment above...Apparently the pommel/hammer is separated from the tang intentionally to electrically isolate it in case you cut through live wires. I have no idea what the isolation is like - should try to measure it with my electrical insulation tester.
C00l😀😀😀😀😀
In germany not under 50 bucks
7CR17MOV is a trash steel. The metal is too soft for any real use. If you're just using it for light tasks, it will be fine. But, it is no good as a survival type knife.
Naw that pop was weak AF I got this knife today and it's already feeling like it's going to fall out
But, is it full tang?
Yes, the tang goes all the way through the handle with the exception of the rear hummer. That hummer is not attached to the tang, it is attached to the plastic handle. With that said, I would not use this knife as hummer. Other than that the knife is very reliable. This knife, however, has one major problem - it is made of very cheap steel, it wont hold its sharpness for long. I would rather buy Gerber LMF II, Prodigy or Strongarm, they are made of much better steel. But make sure you buy original, made in the USA, not the cheap Chinese replica.
5/6/2024 the knife is $42.99
Bro, I got charged more than double what you got it for I feel mad dumb now
Damn, when did you buy yours?
@@NotNuffKnives earlier today, got it along with a paraframe for about $80 overall
@@Drw357 Bidenflation:(
@@NotNuffKnives fucking right
No longer available!!
I just payed 72😢
Bidenflation sucks :(
It's nothing special to be quite honest, and regardless of how tight it fits the ferro rod should have something that makes it impossible to fall out. Just more gerber chinese pot metal
No one should want some dudes name on Thier knife just being honest it's a better knife green gray black charcoal handle and the pummel is a hammer and Fire still a knife sharpener and a whistle and it is very very well built an made right but bg should never be on anyone's knife for good reasons besides the knife sheath can be modified and added to
Made in China cheap
I tested the tip on the trunk and it broke😭😭
Was watching this because I can have that in 50% sale and it will be then 30 euros. But... Serrated.. I hate those with passion.. If I get it I will use time to reprofile the blade.. And with that steel not sure I like to waste my time.. Better get 2 morakniv companion heavyduty... There is knifes and there is serrated things.. Even my leatherman wave have 2 knifes.. Serrated get out fast.. I have one serrated knife what I like to use.. I cut bread with it.
I just feel like I never want to be that guy strapped to my car seat when my car is sinking in a lake, and wishing my knife had serrations 🤣. I know it's extreme, but I always think about that lol.
@@NotNuffKnives If my knife is that dull I deserve to drown. In car I have 3-4 normally close to me.