Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Knife: Eight Years Later

An eight year review of the Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Knife by Gerber.

[UltimateTruthChannel]

This is the best utility and survival knife that I have ever bought and used. I have many many knives but if I have to live on a deserted island, I am taking this with me.

[TheRealLakeSideSam]

Love the statement “”Hey dumbass, don’t throw your knife up against a tree”” for this statement alone I give him two thumbs up!!

[fisheyeguy]

I’m glad to see someone give a good review and not dog this knife just because of the BG name on it. I think it’s an excellent knife for the price.

[jeffreyslay]

I never had a problem with this knife now how ever the bear Grylls ultimate pro survive is the best

[donnasaunders]

Thanks! Out of all the videos I looked up on this knife yours has been very informative in demonstrating. Thanks again.

[beltfed]

Gerber's contract with Bear is expired, but they kept this knife design and patent. It is currently available in green with dark grey. I have the Bear version and the basic Gerber version, little to no differences aside from color change and no Bear name. I'm no fan of Bear, I just wasn't interested in his show, but I really liked the knife. Same with the newer non-Bear version. They are great knives. The blade is made from 7Cr17, it's tough stainless, not amazing, but good and tough. To be honest, I buy things based on whether I like the item, and these are good investments. To ensure my ferro rod doesn't fall out, I used the short lanyard from the whistle and looped it through the ferro rod hole in the little handle, then around and under the lower velcro loop at the bottom of the sheath. Thanks for a good review of a good knife. 👍🏻

[remley]

I used to camp, fish and hunt regularly and 10 or 15 years ago, I remember seeing these in Walmart for $20 or so and thinking that it was a GREAT deal for the money, but as I'm an over the road truck driver, I primarily need a fast opening, non spring assisted locking blade knife with a deep cary pocket clip and 3 1/2 blade length maximum as I do want to both be able to cut myself or others out of a seat belt if, God forbid, I'm in an accident and possibly partially incapacitated, but also, I do need it for slicing microwave burritos and potentially as a defensive weapon, so I never bought one of these, but seriously, if I were looking for a solid, camping, hunting or fishing knife, this would actually be much higher on my list than $100, USA made buck knives. This is a well thought out purpose made design and I think that I might still try to buy one on the secondary market or Temu, as I still haven't found a better all-around camping fixed blade knife and it doesn't come with stupid, useless execessories, but rather logical, better than nothing, but mostly passable actually useful backup accessories. I still really want one and should I have to live in the woods for a month with one knife in any price range, this would still be in my top 3 choices.

[grimnar]

I've had mine about 12 years now. Still in pristine shape. Couldn't agree more, it's a great knife and the BG on it almost made me not buy it lol. Glad i did in spite of the name. I mean, bear is entertaining but even as a young man just starting to learn about this stuff it was easy to see that he was more about the shock value and showmanship than genuine survival. When I wanted real tips early in my education i watched Les Stroud.

[michaeldique]

Gerber still has this knife, but now it's just called Ultimate survival knife. Just ordered a green/black one, and looking forward to trying it out! Very good review, thank you!

[gerardbradley]

Great review. It helped me make my mind up very quickly. I ordered one today👍

[KuukkeliBushcraft]

Very nice review, always get the feeling when watching reviews on this knife that the reviewers opinion on the knife is greatly influenced by heir opinion on Bear Grills. Nice o hear an unbiased opinion.

[jiiij]

Loved it much! Thanks! Really nice review! Have a wonderful day

[sosteve]

Nice, that's a real opinion of someone have used his gear

[NonaMaryGrace]

Hello Erobin, I keep a kit in the back of my car. I like to gather edible weeds and always need a knife I also have a little troth for digging up plants. I forge and look for things that are in nature. I love to hear how and why you like or dis like something. Thanks for sharing. pretty nifty that you could pound a nail in too. So true about no need to through a knife. split wood and started a little fire. that is really a great tool. thanks for sharing. 💕NonnaGrace

[OIvanova]

Very nice review, sir. Appreciate it! Just got a hold of the knife for 40 about dollars. Greetings from Mexico! 🇲🇽

[bushcraftjoe]

Good review. Most of the Gerber stuff i ve bought works well.

[HarshmanHills]

Gerber had a lot of good gear but then for a while they went way cheap on quality. it is nice to see they are back to better quality

[hikewithmike]

I have a Gerber knife it is one of my favorite knives that I use

[HikeCamp]

I have a couple of Gerber folders but that is it...

[ThePreparedNorseman]

BG for the name, orange for his favorite drink