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 | #384,451 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #1,952 in Fixed Blade Hunting Knives |
Date First Available | June 24, 2010 |
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Customers like the quality, durability, performance, and value of the hunting knife. For example, they mention that the blade is super sharp, the hammer in the pommel is heavy duty, and the firestarter works well. That said, some like the versatility, appearance, and weight. Opinions are mixed on the sharpness.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife. They mention that it is a really good knife, with a super sharp blade. They also appreciate the sharpener and the sheath. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The knife also comes with a fold-out survival guide, that was written by Bear Grylls...." 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
"...I prefer to have less serrations. The file is a nice touch but you can't sharpen the serration with it...." Read more
"...'ve bought the fine edge - and the reason is because it's just easier to sharpen. But other than that, I can't complain too much...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the survival knife. For example, they say it's a good sturdy knife, it feels pretty durable in their hand, and the serrated edge is well made. The hammer in the pommel is heavy duty, and it doesn't feel like it will tear easily. It has a built-in fire steel and diamond sharpening stone, and is a versatile tool that holds an edge for a long time.
"...The back of the sheath is made out of fabric, and it doesn't feel like it will tear easily...." Read more
"...knife is fair for the price ($40) along with the other features - fire steel, whistle, hammer pommel, sharpener, great sheath..." 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
"...For use as a cutting tool, it's held up just fine. My preference would have been to buy the fine edge version (as opposed to the partial serration)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the product. They mention that the firestarter works well, the firesteel does an adequate job, and the flint light works reliably. The whistle works well and all the features work well. The diamond sharpener on the back works well as well, and it does a fantastic job at cutting cordage, rope, and tough wood.
"...Serrations work really well on things like tough rope or wood, where the serrations bite through quickly...." Read more
"...The serrated edge does a fantastic job at cutting cordage, rope and other stuff...." Read more
"This knife is excellent quality and good utility for camping. Hunting. Defense." Read more
"...Holes for lashing into a spearFiresteel that sparks very wellLoud whistlesolid pommelSlides into sheath smoothly..." Read more
Customers find the knife to be a great buy for the money. They say it's an affordable Christmas present that's built very well. Customers also appreciate the durable sheath and the good Rockwell hardness value of the knife.
"...This knife is fair for the price ($40) along with the other features - fire steel, whistle, hammer pommel, sharpener, great sheath..." 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
"...I think it's a very good product, priced at a point where anyone can afford it and offers quite a bit of versatility...." 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 versatility of the knife. For example, they say the hammer built into the pommel is surprisingly useful, and the knife is a good one to keep on hand in case of an emergency. Customers also mention that the knife sharpener and fire steel are a nice touch. Overall, they find the product to be a great, multi-functional knife.
"...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...." Read more
"...price ($40) along with the other features - fire steel, whistle, hammer pommel, sharpener, great sheath (is ready for MOLLE too, with belt strap) -..." 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
"...priced at a point where anyone can afford it and offers quite a bit of versatility...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the survival knife. They mention that the back of the grip has a great design aspect, the knife itself is a good-looking knife, and feels very nice in your hand. The features of the blade are very nice and functional, the sheath is nice, and the patterned design is similar to a real hammer. The blade shape and size are well thought out, and colors look good. The whistle is kind of cool, and it has s good shape to it for delicate cutting. The steel is super serious and thick, and is not going to snap off.
"...It has a patterned design, similar to a real hammer. This handle will come in handy whenever blunt-force is needed...." 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
"...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
"...It is more fleshed out than the SOG Seal Pup that I usually use, and actually a little more sturdy...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the knife. They say it's substantial, yet not overly heavy. They also say the blade is hefty and thick enough to not get in the way. Overall, customers are satisfied with the weight and feel of the product.
"...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
"...unpacking the knife from its container, I have to say, the weight is pretty hefty...." Read more
"...Thick base, though in my opinion not thick enough...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the knife. Some mention that the serrated edge is useful in producing tinder for fire and is better at cutting, while others say that it will dull and require regular sharpening. The steel is easy to sharpen, but does not hold an edge well. The included sharpener is not great, but it works in a pinch.
"...The blade is half-serrated, so it is like having two different blade styles within a single knife...." Read more
"...Absolutely. The blade holds it's edge relatively well...." 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
"...Blade: Good steel, nice edge with a serrated section for sawing. Thick base, though in my opinion not thick enough...." 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.
"The Blade Steel for the Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife and the full Bear Grylls Series is 7Cr17M0V (equivalent to 440a)."
"... The sharpener is 120 Grit (Medium Grit)."
Sincerely, Donda Burnett
Customer Service Supervisor
Gerber Legendary Blades
Fiskars Outdoor - Americas
7Cr17MoV = .7% Carbon, 17% Chromium, Mo = Molybdenum, V = Vanadium
more info of what these do in steel look up Spyderco's site > Edge-U-cation > Steel chart and Steel Element Info.
With this steel chosen, it is clearly that the regular consumer and light backpackers are in mind. As Bear Grylls uses a knife that is 3 figures expensive or so. 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. You will notice that the pommel is also metal, either attached or is a part of the Full Tang.
This knife is fair for the price ($40) along with the other features - fire steel, whistle, hammer pommel, sharpener, great sheath (is ready for MOLLE too, with belt strap) - holds the knife great without the Velcro secure on the handle. The housing, portion of the sheath - the gray portion, for the knife has a rubberized surface, with 2 small holes towards the point of the knife to drain liquids from the housing (~1 inch away from the sharpener). I would enlarge the drain holes a bit, drain hole is between 12 to 16 gauge small (wire gauge). Knife is 2 nickles and a dime thick (or ~3 quarters). Safety Orange color to easily see the knife handle, fire steel, whistle and sheath. Also comes with a guide to, How to survive, read it - tells you the "How To" Protect yourself, Get Rescue, Get Water, Get Food. Which includes and is not limited to: making fire, making shelter, signaling for help, navigation (compass), collecting water, traps, and knots. The guide also has a centimeter ruler on the edge from 1 to 26. On a different edge of the guide, an inch ruler from 1 to 10. They grind-ed a portion of the spine of the blade and designated it as the striking edge for the fire steel.
You probably should look into getting a variety of sharpeners for long outdoor trips, as one tool, or in this case 120 Grit wont do it all. It is only a quick fix. The diamond sharpener is also held at an angle, ~20 degrees - more or less. I personally use DMT diafolds (X-coarse and coarse, Fine and X-Fine, $30 each and light weight) which have 2 different grits on each side, per diafold. (Or) You might also want to look into getting something to sharpen the serrations too - like "Smith's Diamond Retractable Sharpener," which can sharpen the serrations, plain edge, fish hooks, inward curved blades ($8 here on Amazon)
For knife techniques to use in the outdoors like "Batoning," I would recommend a plain edge knife. But, is as possible to do Batoning with this as a plain edge, just practice first with plain edge. I only say Practice first with a plain edge because the teeths on the serration may snap off.
Conclusion, Great for the price - and you get quite a number of features. If a better steel (i.e AUS-10 , or S30V) was used then it would be much more popular (and more expensive) with anyone that knows about steel. I have mentioned everything I know I could, maybe more, that you guys would like to know before your purchase. You will need something to sharpen the serration, that is the only thing Gerber did not include to sharpen the other portion of the edge.
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Edit (4/18/12):
I would have to say that this "Hollow Grind" knife is not ideal for the ruff outdoors, especially for those that are fresh to the use of knives. As the edge on a Hollow Grind is more sensitive, due to the lack of steel around the cutting edge. Great Cutting performance, but this is for "outdoor use," so it is going to dull fast.
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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.