Opinions on the Bear Grylls Gerber?

[steelnwool]

What are peoples thoughts on this knife - http://bear.gerbergear.com/ besides a brilliant piece of marketing? I want a serrated edge, and the extras look handy.

Amazon has them on for 59.99

Btw: Here is a knife I currently use, mine was inherited from my grandfather and is dated 1971, still in mint shape, even the case.

http://www.grohmannknives.com/pages/r100s.html

[SARKY]

Anything endorsed/designed or tought of by bear has no credibility with me.

[Rick]

You could probably do worse for a knife. You could probably do better, too. Gerber offers a limited lifetime warranty so if you ever have a problem with the blade they will stand behind it. If you just want something with Bear's name on it then go for it. Knives are a pretty personal item. Everyone is going to have an opinion and most are going to be jaded just because of who's signature is on it. But Gerber makes a good blade in my opinion.

[rebel]

I like it. I don't care who's name is on it. It has a whistle, sharpener, fire steel, hammer and blade.

[Old GI]

Anything endorsed/designed or tought of by bear has no credibility with me.

Yeah! What Sarky said!

[Alaskan Survivalist]

I like bears Grylles better than the rest of the bug eating survivalists. He travels farther and faster than the rest and if getting home is your survival plan he stands head and shoulders above the rest. I have been pleased with all the Gerber products I have owned too.

[steelnwool]

I like it. I don't care who's name is on it. It has a whistle, sharpener, fire steel, hammer and blade.

This is what I found appealing. I'd like the knife more without the big BG logo and orange highlights.

[Sourdough]

There is a good review at the Field & Stream site. All things considered, Price, firesteel, whisle, sharpening steel, it is a good beginners knife. I would suggest the Ka-Bar "Becker" BK-2 for about the same money.

[Sourdough]

This is what I found appealing. I'd like the knife more without the big BG logo and orange highlights.

That is why they invented "Flat Black spray Paint".

[roar-k]

I agree with rebel on this. With what all it comes with that's not too bad of a price. The few Gerbers I have owned were decent quality and served me well.

As always you get what you pay for.

[steelnwool]

There is a good review at the Field & Stream site. All things considered, Price, firesteel, whisle, sharpening steel, it is a good beginners knife. I would suggest the Ka-Bar "Becker" BK-2 for about the same money.

I'm not even sure how to classify the term "beginner knife" I've used a knife my whole life but not sure of my rank :P

[Sourdough]

I'm not even sure how to classify the term "beginner knife" I've used a knife my whole life but not sure of my rank :P

Beginner Knife: Someone who has NOT used a fixed blade knife there whole life. They wake-up as an adult and decide to buy their FIRST knife.

[Alaskan Survivalist]

Beginner Knife: Someone who has NOT used a fixed blade knife there whole life. They wake-up as an adult and decide to buy their FIRST knife.

What kid was not given given a knife at 6 years old and continued to cut himself with it till he was 30 years old.

[steelnwool]

What kid was not given given a knife at 6 years old and continued to cut himself with it till he was 30 years old.

My nephew. His dad is a giant softy and thought giving him a 3 inch swiss army at 12 was a huge concern... I can't make this up

I can remember building all kinds of stuff with mom's kitchen knife and alder bushes since i was 10 Even built a dome shelter once with it.

[Alaskan Survivalist]

My nephew. His dad is a giant softy and thought giving him a 3 inch swiss army at 12 was a huge concern... I can't make this up

I can remember building all kinds of stuff with mom's kitchen knife and alder bushes since i was 10 Even built a dome shelter once with it.

Life seems to be a slow transition into the twilight zone! It's just not the same world any more.

[crashdive123]

As to the OP - I don't have one, but it looks fine to me. Just be aware that the name on it has probably added $20 to the price of the knife.

[steelnwool]

As to the OP - I don't have one, but it looks fine to me. Just be aware that the name on it has probably added $20 to the price of the knife.

The price on amazon is 59.99USD. I recently prices a no features Gerber at Canadian Tire for 49.99 CAD. So for the extra bits, I think the price is still reasonable.

I think I'm gonna get it.

[crashdive123]

Let us know how you like it once you take some of the shine off.

[Camp10]

Gerber makes decent knives IMO. Just make sure the "BG" on the handle doesnt talk you into squeezing the moisture out of animal turds to keep hydrated.

[hunter63]

I like Gerber knives as well, some are now made in China, but what isn't?
Looking for ward to your review.