Brand | Gerber |
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Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Color | Multicolor |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Blade Length | 4.75 Inches |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Item Weight | 0.4 Kilograms |
Blade Edge | Plain/Serrated |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Item Length | 10 Inches |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 13.46 x 5.43 x 2.2 inches |
Package Weight | 0.44 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13 x 5.5 x 2.25 inches |
Brand Name | Gerber |
Country of Origin | United States |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Gerber Knives |
Part Number | 1013920 |
Model Year | 2015 |
Size | One Size |
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Gerber Knives 31-000751 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Knife, High Carbon Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade - Serrated Edge - Sheath Included
Brand | Gerber |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Color | Multicolor |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Blade Length | 4.75 Inches |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Item Weight | 0.4 Kilograms |
Blade Edge | Plain/Serrated |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Item Length | 10 Inches |
About this item
- Partially serrated blade is made of high carbon stainless steel for excellent edge retention Stainless-steel pommel at the base of the handle is perfect for hammering Whistle on lanyard cord comes in handy in emergencies Rugged nylon sheath features a diamond sharpener, land-to-air rescue instructions and a flintlike ferrocerium fire-starter rod The Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate knife comes with the Priorities of Survival pocket guide containing Bear's survival essentials
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Product Description
The collaboration of Gerber's 70 + years of knife and gear expertise with Bear Grylls extensive outdoor survival and adventure experience led to the creation of the Bear Grylls Ultimate Serrated Knife.Bear knows what it takes to be a survivor in extreme situations and this survival knife is meticulously designed by Gerber and Bear to offer a multitude of uses in any environment. This fixed point, fine edge knife also includes a fire starter, sharpener in sheath and whistle on lanyard.Overall length: 10".Weight: 11.2 oz..
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ASIN | B003R0LSMO |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #389,545 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #2,001 in Fixed Blade Hunting Knives |
Date First Available | June 24, 2010 |
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Customers like the durability, sharpness, quality and value of the survival knife. They mention that it's well constructed, the sharpening stone is easy to use and the cutting edge is good. Some appreciate the value for money.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the sporting good. They mention that the cutting edge is good, the serrated edge does a fantastic job at cutting cordage, rope, and makes a great meat tenderizer. The firesteel does an adequate job, and the diamond sharpener on the back works very well. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The whistle is seems fairly loud indoors, but in a true survival situation, you want to be heard from as far away as possible...." Read more
"...are concerned, the fire starter is a real pleasure to use and works like a charm; definitely a worthwhile feature...." Read more
"...I have found the Pro knife is exceptional and equals the ability to take and maintain a razor sharp edge as well as the other high carbon steels...." Read more
"...That is a life saver and excellent design. Don't like the orange/grey color..too bad get over it. Orange helps you get noticed deal...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the survival knife. They mention that it is exceptionally well constructed, has excellent quality, and is good for camping and hunting. The fabric doesn't feel like it will tear easily, and it holds an edge a long time. Customers also say that it's a versatile survival knife and a good add for a bug out vest. Overall, customers are happy with the durability and functionality of the product.
"...The back of the sheath is made out of fabric, and it doesn't feel like it will tear easily...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...The blade also has a high Rockwell hardness value so holds and edge a long time. I will not go into the numbers you can look those up...." Read more
"...Blade: Good steel, nice edge with a serrated section for sawing. Thick base, though in my opinion not thick enough...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the hunting knife. They mention that it is a good knife, great for the price, and money well spent. They also appreciate that it does not have cheap extras like a compass in the handle. The sheath is also not cheap and is tough, the same stuff you get at the army navy. Overall, customers are happy with the value and condition of the product.
"...Glad to see Gerber is listening to the feedback. This is a lot of knife for the money at $38. The knife is comparable to a $90 knife...." Read more
"...This knife is fair for the price ($40) along with the other features - fire steel, whistle, hammer pommel, sharpener, great sheath..." Read more
"...Very good knife for the price. As for the sheath, it is much more civilian friendly than that of the LMF II...." Read more
"...I think it's cool that they are putting out an affordable line that's getting more people interested. Just my 2 cents. Not here to offend anyone..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the hunting knife. They say it is perfectly weighted, and their hand feels very comfortable gripping it. The handle is solid, and ergonomic, and fits big or small hands. The handles allows them to get a nice non-slip grip on it even in the rain. The blade sticks to their hand almost, and the handle butt has a textured hammer. The sheath is a good fit for the blade.
"...It feels perfectly weighted, and my hand feels very comfortable gripping it...." Read more
"...It has to be one of the most comfortable and grippy knife handles I have ever held...." Read more
"...But not so sticky it feels cheap. A really pleasure to work with. Unlike, the hard rubber found in the SOG seal pups handles...." Read more
"...It is extremely comfortable to hold. I love that it has a hammering surface on the pommel of the knife which I use for hammering in tent stakes...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the hunting knife. They say it's easy to sharpen, well-balanced, and has a built-in sharpening stone. The diamond sharpener is OK, but it will take too much material off, so customers will carry a different sharpeners. The knife holds an edge and sharpens quickly enough when it starts to dull. The sheath comes with a diamond-coated sharpen ing stone that allows access to the knife sharpen.
"...along with the other features - fire steel, whistle, hammer pommel, sharpener, great sheath (is ready for MOLLE too, with belt strap) - holds the..." Read more
"...The sharpener is good and our test with the fire-starter holstered in the construction of the sheath showed this to be as effective as any on the..." Read more
"...The sharpening stone gets the job done.Pros:Easy to sharpenWell balancedHoles for lashing into a spear..." Read more
"...This knife however will dull and require regular sharpening. Not the best steel but acceptable." Read more
Customers like the weight of the survival knife. They say that the blade is pretty hefty, and is strong, but not overly heavy. The handle is a rugged but soft rubber, and it feels perfectly weighted. It is durable and has a good Rockwell hardness value, which helps keep the edge for a long time. The knife is made from hard, heavy-duty plastic, and the handle is made of a rustic but soft Rubber.
"...You won't experience this with this knife. It feels perfectly weighted, and my hand feels very comfortable gripping it...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...On the good side the knife has a good Rockwell hardness value which helps keep the edge for a long time. Adding the flint was also great...." Read more
"...The handle is a rugged but soft rubber and is shaped very ergonomically. It is extremely comfortable to hold...." Read more
Customers like the stability of the hunting knife. They mention that the blade holds its edge relatively well, has retained its edge, and has a hardness value that helps it keep the edge for a long time. The flint stick locks into the sheath very securely, and the knife is secure without the strap. They also mention that their hands were no trouble holding onto it securely, even with cold and wet hands.
"...The blade is half-serrated, so it is like having two different blade styles within a single knife...." Read more
"...The blade seems to have retained its edge and I can't find any real signs of wear...." Read more
"...the knife has a good Rockwell hardness value which helps keep the edge for a long time. Adding the flint was also great...." Read more
"...This steel is easy to sharpen, does not hold an edge well. And yes, they did fixed the problem with the pommel breaking off, early in 2011...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the sporting good. They say the sheath is nice, and has some really cool features. The sheathe is adaptable to strap and has a good hand feel.
"...The sheath is also fantastic. It has enough bulk to be substantial, but it is thin enough to not get in the way...." Read more
"...The sheath is nice too and I think better than the pro version. Because the flint rod is stored on the bottom the whole thing is relatively even...." Read more
"...The Sheath is just so so, they tried to do to much by adding the sharpener and fire starter...." Read more
"...the other features - fire steel, whistle, hammer pommel, sharpener, great sheath (is ready for MOLLE too, with belt strap) - holds the knife great..." Read more
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This knife is full-tang, so you are purchasing a solid piece of steel. On some knives, you get a feeling of top-heaviness, because the blade stops at or near the base of the handle. You won't experience this with this knife. It feels perfectly weighted, and my hand feels very comfortable gripping it. The handle is rubberized, which some are going to scoff at, but I disagree with them. I guarantee when you are in a mess of a mess, this knife isn't going to slide out of your hand. The handle has two holes in the neck, that will allow you to attach the knife to a stick to make a spear. If you are reduced to hunting for your food, a spear can be an invaluable tool in the pursuit of survival. The butt of the handle is a stainless steel pommel, which is ideal for hammering. It has a patterned design, similar to a real hammer. This handle will come in handy whenever blunt-force is needed. People are going to complain about the colors, but I think when it comes to smaller items like knives, you want to be able to locate them, so the bright color doesn't bother me. If I drop an all black knife in the middle of the night in the woods, I'm not finding it until the next day. If I was in a military situation, of course I'd want a different color, but I'd also be using a different knife. I don't think the NCO's will be too happy when you put this orange thing on your MOLLE gear. You could always wrap the handle in paracord, I suppose.
The blade is half-serrated, so it is like having two different blade styles within a single knife. There are many "experts" that say a serrated blade has no business in a survival situation, but I don't think they are looking at all the scenarios that you could get into. In general, the serrated edge will work better than the plain edge for slicing cuts, especially through hard or tough surfaces, where the serrations tend to grab and cut the surface easily. Some of the cutting power of the serrated edge is due to its format alone; thus, even a dull serrated edge knife will often perform competently at slicing jobs. The serrated edge gets its slicing ability from a number of factors. The high points on the serrations will touch the material first, and this gives those points higher pressure per area than if the same pressure was applied to a plain blade; this allows the serration to puncture more easily. In addition, serrations are normally chisel-ground into the blade, which means they are thinner (and thus cut better) than the comparable plain blade.
The plain edge will work better for applications like shaving, skinning an apple, skinning a deer. All those applications involve either mostly push cuts, or the need for extreme control. Serrations work really well on things like tough rope or wood, where the serrations bite through quickly. Generally, the more push cuts are used, the more necessary it is for the plain edge to have a "razor polished" edge. A knife edge becomes more polished when you move to higher and higher grit stones. Generally, 1200-grit is considered polished; a 6000+ grit Japanese water stone would polish the edge further.
One interesting case is cutting a tomato. In theory, you can just push a blade through a tomato, so a razor polished plain edge would work fine. However, the tomato is soft, and unless your plain edge knife is very sharp, the tomato will simply squish when you start pushing. You can (and many people do) use a slicing motion with your plain blade, but if it's even a little dull it won't cut well and it may not even break the skin. Use a sawing motion with a serrated knife (even a dull one), and your tomato will slice fine.
Alas, if you demand a plain edge, I've read that a Gerber is releasing a plain edge version of this knife in February of 2011, when all of the other products are released. Don't quote me on that one, though. I suggest purchasing this knife, and having the best of both worlds.
Now to discuss the accessories that come with the Ultimate Knife. The knife has an emergency whistle attached by a lanyard. The whistle is seems fairly loud indoors, but in a true survival situation, you want to be heard from as far away as possible. I suggest removing this knife and replacing it with JetScream Whistle by Ultimate Survival Technologies which comes in an orange color that is identical to the one attached to the knife. I own the Jetscream, and it is deafening loud!
The rest of the accessories are attached to the sheath, so I suppose that is what I'll describe next. The sheath is rubberized, and consists of hardened plastic and metal. The back of the sheath is made out of fabric, and it doesn't feel like it will tear easily. There are three different places on the back that can be used to attach the knife to your gear or person. The sheath has a piece of firesteel that detaches from the front, which is obviously used to start a fire. If you have never used firesteel before, I suggest picking some up, you'll feel empowered when you start a fire without using matches or a lighter. The blade has a small, unfinished spot on it that is used for striking against the firesteel. When you undo the Velcro from the sheath, it unfolds to a sharpening stone for the blade. I know there are better stones for sharpening a blade, but in a survival environment, this will suffice. On the back of the sheath, is a rescue signal chart, for signaling any aircraft that passes. The knife also comes with a fold-out survival guide, that was written by Bear Grylls. They could have just slapped whatever they wanted on a piece of paper, but Grylls himself took the time to write the survival guide, which despite my views of the man, was a nice touch. The survival guide isn't too detailed, but if you stare long enough at the pictures, you'll understand what they mean.
If you are looking for a multi-purpose knife, but don't feel like breaking the bank, I suggest purchasing the Ultimate Knife. I don't think you'll find a better knife for the price, and I think that Gerber was able to meet such a remarkable price point because they know they'll sell thousands of these things over the next few years. I'm going camping in December, and I'll be sure to update my review with a field test.
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.
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Con excepción del tipo de acero, que podría ser mejor, el conjunto esta muy bien diseñado y me parece de lo mejor que he visto en el rango de precios por su versatilidad. Si lo usas para trabajo ligero a fuerte sin llegar a extremo, es un excelente cuchillo.
No es discreto, llama mucho la atención, pero eso a mi me parece genial.
鞘に収めた際、カチッという音は鳴りませんが、固定はしっかりされています。
柄尻に結わえてある笛は邪魔なので、鞘に移しました。
フリントは、カチッと音がしてしっかり固定できるようになっています。
La qualité est là à un bon prix au vu des accessoires.
Les petites dents décriées de la lame sont vraiment utiles et quand il s'agit de venir à bout d'un gros morceau (bois vert, noix de coco...) c'est ce qui attaque le mieux la matière, légèrement gênant tout de même pour le bâtonnage (pour faire des copeaux avec du bois sec).
Lame aiguisable, ce n'est pas rien, et qui se tache un peu dans le temps mais d'une épaisseur à toute épreuve, très utile pour l'utiliser comme coin (en tapant dessus avec un gourdin).
C'est mon meilleur couteau et il résiste nettement mieux que les Mora destinés à une utilisation moins rude et variée.
J'ai fait un petit arrangement, ayant de grosses mains, j'ai enroulé 1.5 mètres de corde autour du manche, très serrée et dont les bouts sont passés dans les trous en bas et en haut du manche, toujours utile d'avoir ça sur soit, la prise en main n'en est que meilleure.
Petits bémols sur la qualité du plastique orange du manche vers la lame qui brûle s'il entre en contact avec du métal chaud, et sur la pierre à silex qu'il faut vraiment solliciter pour allumer un feu (mais ça finit par fonctionner).
Je le recommande sans parti pris pour la marque.
Das Messer kam im Blister mit:
-Holster
-Trillerpfeife am Band
-Feueranzünder
-Faltblatt mit Überlebenstipps
Das Messer liegt sehr gut in der Hand. Es ist nicht zu leicht und nicht zu schwer. Der Griff ist angenehm gummiert, so dass man das Gefühl hat, dass es auch in hartem Einsatz nicht aus der Hand rutschen kann. Die Klinge ist recht dick und ausreichend scharf. Dieses Schärfe hat es auch noch längerem Einsatz behalten.
Der Ende des Griffs ist aus Metall und lässt sich als Hammer nutzen. Daran befindet sich auch noch eine Handschlaufe mit einer kleiner Pfeife - praktisch wenn man sich mal im Urwald verirrt hat oder wenn man seinen Hund ranrufen möchte.
Der Holster besteht aus Hartplastik und Textil eingelegt. Die Kombi macht einen sehr stabilen Eindruck und sitzt sehr gut am Gürtel. Auf der Rückseite der Plastik-Scheide ist eine Platte zum Schleifen. Auf der Forderseite sitzt der Feuerstab, was recht schick aussieht.
Der Feuerstab wird auf der Rückseite der Klinge gezogen und erzeugt recht ordentlich Funkten.
Auf der Rückseite der Textilhülle finden sich noch Zeichen für die Bergrettung, falls man sich im Berg allein was gebrochen hat und ein Heli vorbeikommt sehr praktisch.
Ganz nett auch noch das Faltblatt mit Überlebenstipps, wobei ich den Signalteil etwas unpassend fand. Dort wird nämlich empfohlen mit dem Messer durch Sonnenlichtreflektionen auf den Rettungsheil aufmerksam zu machen. Das dürfte mit einer beschichteten Klinge dann doch recht schwer fallen.
Insgesamt kann ich das Messer absolut empfehlen. Es sieht gut aus, es ist sehr praktisch, es ist langlebig und es ist von sehr hoher Qualität. Wenn man also so etwas braucht liegt man hiermit auf keinen Fall falsch.