I have never thought much of Bear Grylls But???

[Chefcook]

This looks to me to be a pretty awesome affordable survival set. Its made by Gerber. I have trusted Gerber for years. Not only for outdoor but as a chef I used Gerber kitchen knives for years with no complaint...

Amazon.com: Gerber 31-000751 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Knife, Serrated Edge: Home Improvement

Amazon.com: Gerber 31-000751 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Knife, Serrated Edge: Home Improvement
Amazon.com: Gerber 31-000751 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Knife, Serrated Edge: Home Improvement​

Amazon.com: Gerber 31-000698 Bear Grylls Survival Series Parang, With Nylon Sheath: Home Improvement
Amazon.com: Gerber 31-000698 Bear Grylls Survival Series Parang, With Nylon Sheath: Home Improvement
Amazon.com: Gerber 31-000698 Bear Grylls Survival

 

[Whosyer]

I have not heard many good reviews of this knife. There is a thread in this forum about them.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...rber_bear_grylls_ultimate_survival_knife.html

 

[melensdad]

The knife is a really well designed knife that is reportedly very poorly made.

Supposedly a newer version of the knife was released that corrects some of the problems with the earlier construction (pommel falling off!), but I've yet to see a review of the new version so its anyone's guess if the new version exists or if it is better.

 

[jbombelli]

I have seen a lot of complaints about that knife. I don't own one, but everything I've read has convinced me to never purchase one no matter what the price.

 

[M67]

I haven't read too many good reviews either. On Bladeforums this this was bashed and made fun of constantly.

I remember seeing a pic of someone using the knife to chop a branch and the hammer flew off, and the plastic handle broke.

I think the first ones had quality issues, but Gerber realized this and stepped up their quality, they said to send in any broken or less than satisfactory knives in and they'd take care of them.

Here's a testing thread:

Review Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife

It's kind of long, so if you want to read everything, it'll take some time.

 

[MrSmitty]

Does it come with a discount to stay in the hotel of Bear's choice while filming a suvival episode?

 

[rjstew317]

Does it come with a discount to stay in the hotel of Bear's choice while filming a suvival episode?

no, but feel free to drink your own urine

 

[Fishersjohn48]

no, but feel free to drink your own urine

I understand it tastes best if you drink it out of a freshly gutted snake skin.

 

[rjstew317]

I understand it tastes best if you drink it out of a freshly gutted snake skin.

and wash it down with the guts of exotic bugs

 

[M67]

and wash it down with the guts of exotic bugs

Yummm.. dung beetle guts... tasty

 

[rjstew317]

Yummm.. dung beetle guts... tasty

don't forget the juice of freshly squeezed elephant poop!! yummy

 

[jbombelli]

don't forget the juice of freshly squeezed elephant poop!! yummy

Or the fresh honey straight from the bee hive.

That's good stuff!

 

[tradertator]

Or the fresh honey straight from the bee hive.

That's good stuff!

Raw honey is awesome .
As far as the BG knife, it definitely seems like a turd. I think bare minimum for a survival knife is a full tang. Some of the features on it seem interesting, but I think it would take away from the functionality of the unit as hard use tool. A Becker doesn't run much more than that, or spend a little more for an ESEE FTW.

 

[Charlie2]

What he said...^^^^^^^

 

[cubby]

better options for less money out there! keep looking!

 

[.356luger]

I bought the machete just fr the he'll of it

 

[danielocean03]

IMHO, if that knife were half of the tool that BG is, it would be a Busse killer.

 

[Charlie2]

^^^^^^