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As a devout fan of Bear Grylls and an avid watcher of Man Vs. Wild, I decided to take the plunge and buy this knife (admittedly much later after its release). After browsing on Amazon and reading some reviews, I found that the knife received some mixed reviews with a generally positive incline (presumably after the knife's redesign in 2011[?]). Interestingly however I found that there seems to be a strict dichotomy of reviews. The first group will say that the knife is more or less garbage and won't stand up to normal use. The second, however, will say that they have put this knife through some pretty serious abuse and it has held up just fine. My thinking is that either the first group may still be using the knife prior to the redesign and do not realize it, or they are simply abusive to their knives for the sake of being abusive.
In my experience, which truthfully wasn't as in depth as I would've liked, I found that the Bear Grylls knife has held up pretty well and I'm definitely pleased with its performance. I was able to chop through some branches for firewood with relative ease, as well as try some sawing and whittling. The blade seems to have retained its edge and I can't find any real signs of wear. I also own the Gerber LMF II which is a great knife, and although it has some nicer steel and is American made, I haven't found an instance where I've seen that the blade/steel on the BG model was inadequate.
As far as other features are concerned, the fire starter is a real pleasure to use and works like a charm; definitely a worthwhile feature. In addition to this, I've found that if your fire steel wears away or some other tragedy befalls it, replacements are available on Gerber's website for five bucks.
The sheath is also fantastic. It has enough bulk to be substantial, but it is thin enough to not get in the way. I like it a lot better than the sheath for the LMF II. That one has too many straps and buttons for me. Maybe necessary for some, but not for me.
Finally, I think the best thing about this knife is the handle. It has to be one of the most comfortable and grippy knife handles I have ever held. Whether your hands are wet or greasy, you should still be able to maintain a fine grip on this knife. It is yet another feature that I like better on the BG model than on the LMF II. In fact, the only thing I really like better about the LMF II (besides its manufacturing origins) is the pommel. That thing will get you out of any situation you can think of.
All in all, this knife is solid and reliable, and for under forty dollars, you can't really go wrong. I'm glad that Gerber (1) was able to collaborate with Bear Grylls to make such a nice survival/camping tool and (2) was able to recognize a problem in its original design and actually redesign the knife to fix it.
| Recommended Uses For Product | Survival, Camping, Bushcrafting, Hunting |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gerber |
| Model Name | Bear Grylls Ultimate Serrated Knife |
| Special Feature | Fire Starter, Sharpener in Sheath, Whistle on Lanyard |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Included Components | Sheath, Fire Starter, Whistle on Lanyard Cord |
| Handle Material | Rubber |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length | 4.75 Inches |
| Theme | Outdoor |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Item Weight | 0.4 Kilograms |
| Blade Shape | Drop Point |
| Blade Edge | Plain/Serrated |
| Is Cordless? | Yes |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Item Length | 10 Inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013658120235 |
| Orientation | Vertical |
| Size | 4.8" |
| Manufacturer | Gerber |
| UPC | 013658120235 013658124264 803983112780 066511438312 |
| Part Number | 1013920 |
| Item Weight | 14.1 ounces |
| Item model number | 31-000751 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Special Features | Fire Starter, Sharpener in Sheath, Whistle on Lanyard |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
