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Gerber has been around for a while. The whistle works very well for what it is. Search this website . The belt loop is generous, and carrying the knife to the side, whilst a little bulky, was not actually unpleasant. 3. This is the updated version of his original Ultimate knife, the Pro being the part of the name that is suppose to help set it apart from the first. Which cookies and scripts are used and how they impact your visit is specified on the left. MATERIAL CONNECTION DISCLOSURE: You should assume that this website has an affiliate relationship and/or another material connection to the persons or businesses mentioned in or linked to from this page and may receive commissions from purchases you make on subsequent web sites.

Got the original for my son. Unlike the Boker Rold, which has a “semi-stainless” D2 blade, the chrome content of Gerber’s Ultimate Survival Knife makes the knife truly stainless. It’s a great knife. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. I hesitate between StrongARM and ultimate pro. I really wanted to see if one of the more expensive camping utility knives would compare favorably to my "budget" camping knives. Pair that with the cutout notch on the blade’s top edge and the ferrocerium rod produces a shower of fire-igniting sparks. It’s a nice freebie and it appears to be waterproof.

Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Bracelet [31-001773], How to Stay Alive: The Ultimate Survival Guide for Any Situation. – Digging for grubs and bait. The Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro is extremely well engineered with regards to both its primary use as a cutting tool, and with regards to the plethora of wisely placed accessories that frankly make this knife a bargain for the price.

Cutting the fish line was no problem, as was cutting paracord under tension and laying on a flat surface. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we do not use a simple average.

The knife required some sawing to get through Manila and Sisal; I consider the knife adequate at this task. This knife claims to be the “ultimate” “professional” “survival” knife, designed or at least approved by Bear Grylls.

All in all this is a great water-proof all weather blade that holds a fantastic edge, and feels great in the hand without any hot spots. I do have better knives and any knife can become a survival knife depending on the situation but this one can cover a number of bases. Please try again. I would, however, suggest wrapping the included lanyard around your wrist when using the knife like this. The knife is sleek, and appears to be very well thought out.

The Chinese version does have slightly better performance due increased amount of Molybdenum in its composition, and addition of very small amounts of Vanadium. The vertically mounted ferrocerium fire starter is sure to provide a spark in all conditions while the updated whistle ensures you’ll always be heard. Please make sure that you've entered a valid question.

I reckon it would hold up just fine- decently made with robust construction, its not like its made out of tin! The blade fits well, with no rattle, in either orientation, which means a left handed carry is just as good as right handed. Very cool, very tough. The pommel of this knife is intended for this purpose, and is big enough, flat enough and textured enough to do it well. I was o.k.. However, the extra holes in the bolster help in lashing it to the shaft, although probably not using paracord. The grip backing looks to be attached by two screws. This knife claims to be the “ultimate” “professional” “survival” knife, designed or at least approved by Bear Grylls.

The knife goes through wood like it’s butter. Full description . Your attitude, instincts and knowledge of the back-country are what will keep you alive when everything else fails. Exactly what we need. I would like to see how this knife holds up to at least a year’s fairly heavy use though this is not so likely as the novelty would have long worn off. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. I have been wanting to buy one to try out myself!

I've not handled the first version but seen some youtube reviews and while it wasn't bad, it wasn't all that great.

It would be a challenge for any knife to live up to this name, and I suspect this one won’t. The grind is a pretty lean hollow taking into account that this is a reasonably heavy duty survival blade. Third, it’s a Bear Grylls endorsed product and it amazes me how many dislike this guy. While I can’t say I am a huge fan of Man vs Wild, or that I care about Bear Grylls signature on the blade, I will say that this knife is an excellent outdoors tool. Check them out in the links below: A knife is one of the more important pieces of equipment you can have with you in a survival situation. In this article, we will consider a contender for “Best Survival Knife”.

1. That is an awful lot of hype to live up to. Thanks for the review! Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro Knife, Fine Edge [31-001901], Full-tang, premium 9CR19MoV stainless steel construction for durability, Military-grade, mildew-resistant nylon sheath with pull-through carbide sharpener, ford sharpness, Includes Bear Grylls' "Priorities of Survival” Pocket Guide, Blade length: 4.8 Inches, Overall length: 10 Inches. The steel used on the Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro Survival Knife blade is 9cr13MoV steel, though this is not written anywhere on the blade itself. This survival guide is called the “Priorities of Survival” Bear Grylls Pocket Guide. Your choices will not impact your visit. As expected with a 3/16 inch thick blade, batoning is absolutely trivial. Special Features:  Non-reflective coating on blade, Whistle on lanyard, Hammer pommel, Ferro rod, carbide sharpener and survival pamphlet in sheath. There is an area of the spine which is quite sharp and without coating, specifically made for use with the Ferro rod. To be honest, this is a great choice of steel for this class of knife – it has decent edge-holding ability, is pretty tough, and has top notch corrosion resistance. Bestseller No. If it were me, I would attempt to make or have made a replacement belt loop portion, or sew a larger, more durable belt loop to the backing plate. There’s no short of discussion on these survival products, that’s for sure. Fair, balanced and just. Sale Bestseller No. In most circles this knife has four strikes against it before it has a chance to prove itself.

Impressive for a survival knife that attempts to maximize function. The Gerber Ultimate Fixed Blade Survival Knife is comfortable in pretty much all grips although I would note that its clear it was designed around the class saber grip. 4.8-inch fine edge, drop-point blade for smooth, versatile cuts, Full-tang, premium stainless steel construction for durability, Ergonomic, non-slip rubber grip for comfortable, precise handling, Military-grade, mildew-resistant nylon sheath, Pull-through carbide sharpener in sheath, for guaranteed sharpness, Built-in fire starter rod in watertight holder, Bear Grylls “Priorities of Survival” Pocket Guide.

The steel light up very fine tinder on its first try, just as expected. The 4.8-inch fine edge, drop-point blade can go straight from hacking firewood to delicately filleting a trout.

This site uses functional cookies and external scripts to improve your experience. Great review. There is a scallop for the forefinger, which makes it slightly uncomfortable but still secure in the reverse grip. Item Description. It works ! We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Your question may be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who purchased this item, who are all part of the Amazon community.

I honestly wouldn’t want anything with that guys name emblazoned on it. so perhaps could be replaced with a better carrying option. Unfortunately, it is not heavy enough to excel. Hi, Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The first version has two black bolts on the handle closest to the blade, while the newer version has steel colored bolts? Excellent build quality and very effective knife. After fifty slices through cardboard it did not suffer any significant ability to slice paper or tomatoes. It is certainly better than the steel in the non-pro version of the knife.

You may change your settings at any time. This is a high quality, full-tang survival knife. Not only does it get it out of the way of the knife, but it makes the fire rod easier to get out. In previous articles, we discussed choosing a fixed blade survival knife.

The sheath is very heavy duty and durable (except for the belt loop), and retention is fairly good by the sheath alone; in addition, the grip strap closed by a reasonably large piece of Velcro helps it to be better.

Of course, there is essentially no protection from an opponent’s blade, but at least there is not a lot of chance of the hand slipping onto the blade. After doing countless hours of research I decided to go with this knife namely because of the steel used and the fact it was made by Gerber. It does well with wood carving and cutting and yes, even batoning. This is made of 9Cr19MoV, which is advertised by Gerber as a “premium steel”.

Yes, I am definately agree the Choke Grip is a failure function. It’s actually quite a decent piece to have on you in the wilderness, whether you’re just starting out in survival or have been building up your survival and bushcraft skills all your life. It seemed to cut with the grain nicely, and was able to make the perpendicular stop cut adequately either by cutting or chopping. Enter your email address and hit "Go" to receive notifications of new posts by email. Thank you very much. I’d say it was above average at the for a bush knife. Everyone was wondering how this collaboration would pan out, whether the heavily publicized “Ultimate Survival Knife” would be gimmicky, or whether it would truly end up being a high quality multi-use survival knife.