Bear Grylls Ultimate PRO Survival Knife

[Dan57]

He doesnt have any points, he bought the Grylls knife and is now defending his purchase.

His post started off with an insult and ended with an insult, which isn't what I'd recommend doing, personally... but between the two, there were plenty of valid points.
And the knife isn't actually out yet, so there's no way he could have bought it.

 

[PharaohX3]

His post started off with an insult and ended with an insult, which isn't what I'd recommend doing, personally... but between the two, there were plenty of valid points.
And the knife isn't actually out yet, so there's no way he could have bought it.

Look up the word "valid".
And there are several Gerber/BG products out. He's clearly defending them.

 

[Morrow]

Fellow forumites....when the focus of conversation turns towards each other things can and usually do go bad. In other words, stay on topic and don't start making personal comments about other posters. Let's keep the conversation on the knives and not the person Gerber selected to showcase and promote their product line. If you want celeb gossip and opinions, head over the Radaronline.

 

[zachtateknives]

Gerber made product improvements. --> Well it needed it badly and is still questionable.
Bear climbed Mt. Everest. --> He also ate bear poop.
Bear Grylls products help expose more people to outdoor adventure. --> Do we really want the kind of people that buy this stuff running around the wilderness?
The coloration of the Bear Grylls knife makes it hard to lose. --> I would rather lose a Bear Grylls knife than any knife I own.

I think Gerber and Bear are doing a great job of getting people interested in the wilderness and knives. This is a good thing. We can guide them to better knives, real survival skills and proper safety. If our pool of knife users grows we grow. To me this can only be good regardless of who they are or how green they are to knives. We were all there once. My first knife was a road stop $.99 item now I make knives and keep mulling around buying me a Jay Fisher folder just to add to my collection. As long as both the entry level and advanced knife and forum users are civil, all we will do is gro and get stronger as a whole.

 

[JD Mandrell]

He was doing Farrah Fawcett though if that makes you feel better.

Me doing her back then would have.

 

[tobii3]

Pharaoh... Go back and re-read my post...

I carried a TAC-II for a number of years down in Central & South America and my only gripe was the pointed sheath. That's it.

I have no need for the Gerber BG. This was my pocket knife and jump knife that I carried the majority of my career.

On the subject of knives, the folder is a Tom Anderson Sandpiper with a titanium frame, maroon linen micarta handles and a BG-42 blade. I bought the knife directly from Tom at the SouthEastern Custom Knife in Winston-Salem. The fixed blade is a Bill Maynard "Dan Pitzer S.E.R.E" model in 440C with black canvas micarta handles that I ordered from him almost 20 years ago.

I applaud your efforts spending 25 years an Outdoorsman. As you can see, I chose a different path.

…He started with an insult and ended with an insult...

I'm still working on that. The majority of conversations in uniform started with "Hey [*expletive*]"...I've only been retired a little over 3 months now...please, be patient with my transition to "normal" life...it's not as easy as it appears.

 

[Dan57]

Hey, nothing wrong with a good insult now and again.
... I'm not sure if the mods share that view, though

 

[danbremner]

Looks better but they downgraded the sharpenwe. gerber Still won't be getting my money.

 

[Wing-Man]

I hope this blade gets as much attention as the Schrade Extreme Survival knife. I have seen tons of people on YouTube talking it up for a $40 blade.

 

[Codger_64]

I hope this blade gets as much attention as the Schrade Extreme Survival knife. I have seen tons of people on YouTube talking it up for a $40 blade.

I have one of those. If you weren't aware of it, the knife was designed by a forum member here. I obtained my example in trade from him for a knife I had that he wanted. I use it occasionally, but generally find it to be much larger than I need for my outings. I would agree that, if this size and style appeals to you, it is good bang for the bux. It is a "SCHF 9" by the way and comes with a tough nylon sheath with plastic insert and acessory pouch attached to the face. IIRC, it was made in Taiwan, not China if that matters to anyone. A forum search for the pattern number will bring up the designer and specs for the blade steel.

 

[Woods Walker]

I would hold off for the reviews from those on Bladeforums because I trust this community and after any possible recalls from Gerber.

 

[Skrapmetal]

Honestly, if it didn't have the BG tag on it, I would give it a try.

As a guitar player, I really dislike signature model guitars that have the artist's name or absurd logos/graphics all over them. I suppose the same carries over here. You can ruin a perfectly good guitar (or knife!) by slapping your name all over it.

 

[Liam Ryan]

I don't enjoy or really respect his show, but it's just not for me. Any outdoors show is a good thing in the long run, in my mind.
On the flip side we have Les Stroud, I love his shows but he puts his name all over crappy Chinese knives too.
So, watch what you like and buy what you like.

I would like to see a head to head with a Les vs. Bear knife, though.
My money is on Camillus over Gerber.

 

[BOSS1]

For what these knive are, I think in the price range, you're getting a decent 'grab & go' knife. I mean, look at it: a basic fixed blade with decent ergos and a hammer plate, a fire steel, sharpener, whistle, and little guide all incorporated into a single, brightly colored, easy to find kit for like $50 (on the originals)?? That's not too shabby. The SCHF9 and the good ol Buck 119 Special fall in the similar range, but you're obviously not getting some of the 'extras' tho you're probably getting a better fixed blade.

I don't see these Gerbers as 'lifetime' users. I see them as intro or 'vehicle ' knives that you throw in the trunk for when some unexpected cutting or short 'Hey, lets hike down to that river' little outting pops up. I also think it would do very well as a 'learning' knife for youngsters getting into the outdoors. Do the basic stuff, carving sticks, learning how to use a fire rod, etc. and if they loose or break it, its not the end of the world.

And these newer ones do show some improvements, both in design and materials. It also looks a good bit beefier. If the price is right, I'd pick one up.

So all and all, for what they are...they're OK. They won't replace my NWA's or BUSSEs, but I could see one in my trunk.

BOSS

 

[tobii3]

... I see them as intro or 'vehicle ' knives that you throw in the trunk for when some unexpected cutting or short 'Hey, lets hike down to that river' little outting pops up... I also think it would do very well as a 'learning' knife for youngsters getting into the outdoors.

Agreed, Boss. That is the market that I believe Gerber is aiming at as well.

 

[dc2005]

If any company would come up with a similar blade but with a Scandi Grind and made in the USA, that would be great. TOPS BOB came close, but the sheath and the spine and the fire steel it comes with are severely lacking. Also the price point of the BOB is too high.

I am not a fan of apparent finger grooves either, more subtle ones like ESEE does with their knives or puukko style handle is more like it.

I wish I had the knowledge and know how, not to mention the capital, to have my own knife manufacturing type company.

Very smart of Bear Grylls to have his show and market his knives. Cross marketing his items makes his show one big long infomercial that is entertainment and informative as well.

2 or 3 downsides that prevents me from being a real big fan of his. His Brit accent and his knives are made in China. Not too mention, he seems to go over the top with what he is willing to put in his mouth.

 

[Revolverrodger]

In my experience alot of the anti-bear grylls crowd are wannabe surival experts who wouldn't survive in their back-yard.
His knives are not the best in the world but they have their place.

 

[dc2005]

In my experience alot of the anti-bear grylls crowd are wannabe surival experts who wouldn't survive in their back-yard.
His knives are not the best in the world but they have their place.

I agree 100%.

I know nothing compared any of those fellows on TV. And I am jealous they get to travel to exotic places and do survival with a lot of safety nets.

 

[Jaytaylor]

If any company would come up with a similar blade but with a Scandi Grind and made in the USA, that would be great. TOPS BOB came close, but the sheath and the spine and the fire steel it comes with are severely lacking. Also the price point of the BOB is too high.

I am not a fan of apparent finger grooves either, more subtle ones like ESEE does with their knives or puukko style handle is more like it.

I wish I had the knowledge and know how, not to mention the capital, to have my own knife manufacturing type company.

Very smart of Bear Grylls to have his show and market his knives. Cross marketing his items makes his show one big long infomercial that is entertainment and informative as well.

2 or 3 downsides that prevents me from being a real big fan of his. His Brit accent and his knives are made in China. Not too mention, he seems to go over the top with what he is willing to put in his mouth.

Excuse me! His Brit accent is made in China???

As a Brit myself I find that narrow minded statement insulting.

 

[Jaytaylor]

I agree 100%.

I know nothing compared any of those fellows on TV. And I am jealous they get to travel to exotic places and do survival with a lot of safety nets.

What safety nets? He may have a medic or medical crew nearby but as for safety nets I've not observed any.

Do you have and facts to back up your statement?