Bear Grylls Ultimate Fixed Blade Knife
The Ultimate Knife is the pinnacle of Gerber’s Bear Grylls Survival Series. Intricately designed by Gerber and Bear, it’s loaded with innovations that won’t be found in any other fixed blade knife. Like everything in the Survival Series, it also includes Bear’s Priorities of Survival pocket guide.
- Open length: 10.0"
- Blade Length: 4.8"
- Weight: (with sheath): 14.7oz.
- Weight (no sheath): 11.2oz.
Features
- Knife Features:
- ½ Serrated High Carbon Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade - Ideal for edge retention and cutting rope
- Ergonomic Textured Rubber Grip - Maximizes comfort and reduces slippage
- Stainless Steel Pommel - At base of handle for hammering
- Emergency Whistle - Integrated into lanyard cord
- Sheath Features:
- Fire Starter - Ferrocerium rod locks into sheath, striker notch incorporated into back of knife blade
- Nylon Sheath - Lightweight, military-grade, mildew resistant
- Land to air rescue instructions
- Diamond Sharpener - Integrated into sheath for on-the-go sharpening
- Priorities of Survival - Pocket guide contains Bear’s survival essentials
Reviews Press
I want this so bad. BA knife bear and gerber
Just brilliant
This is an incredible knife. Not only because of its incredible strength but the other mini features like the whistle and flint rod. Two thumbs up to Gerber and Bear Grylls on this fantastic knife!
I just got this knife and have already made 2 sturdy forts it's the best for hacking and cutting trees and every thing else
Definitely recommending it
I just want to buy the USA ultimate knife
I've been saving up my money and looking at youtube videos night and day i saw every niche of the knife and i think its amazing but my only concerne is that the black paint on it comes off and it may or may not rust i don't have one but other people say its amazing
This knife is the best !! Have used it ruggedly since buying it and has never failed. BG products all the way !
Don't count on this knife. The blade and the pommel are only held in the plastic handle by one pin each. If you didn't buy it just to play with in the living room, the pommel will eventually break off the handle as mine has.
this would be ideal if it were smaller like 3.8 " long so that scouts can use it
it probably is a diving knive since it is water proof and does not rost
does anybody know if you can use it as a diving knife.
this is the best knife in the world bear grylls u r so cool
Over all awesome awesome knife
i have 3 knives in my kit, lmf ii infantry,gerber prodigy and this knife. this knife i my favourite by far.
Very sharp! You can get it at Wal-Mart for $50!
I need this replacement.... how is it out of stock at the gerber company website???
I have only 3 knives in my hunting pack. All 3 are Bear Grylls. Whin you hunt as much as I do it's good to keep a reliable knife in your pack. Wish it was a full tang.
Im and Eagle Scout, i hunt,camp, hike, etc. I do a ton of major trips and this knife goes everywhere with me. I love it. The tools are useful, and easy to use, the knife i great weight. Good price, great deal!
best knife ever so easy to sharpen stays sharp love the sheath big fan of the serrations and i love the magnesium stick
Great knife I love the fire starter,rubber grip,and the sheath but don't forget the great part about it the knife itself!
I've owned and used Gerber knives and multi-tools for many years, with no complaints thus far. As with any tool, if used and maintined correctly, it, it will give good service. If abused and neglected, it won't. It's just that simple.
I expect this knife to perform well within its niche. It's not an axe, a saw, or a sledge hammer - it's a knife. The extra features - fire steel, sharpener, whistle, etc. are useful additions I'd cary in my kit anyway, so it's nice to have them and the knife all contained in one place.
I have one and i love it. I take it camping and it is awesome. The sheath is great. The fire striker is very good. People how broke the end off obeiously dont know how to use it. If you are stabing paper that is like stabing a tree. LEARN how to use it.
It's a great knife! Perfect weight. Great design!
This knife is great!!! i have used it and it is one of the best knives i have used EVER!!! the features on the knife and the sheath are so handy they are extremely useful. :) :) :) :D :D :D :D
look I know this knife is really cool. But the reality is that the knife itself sucks. I bought mine a few months ago, I built a simple lean-to and the knife was ruined. after consulting a local knife maker, a found out that the blade was to hard. for a survival knife to really work it needs to be made of a softer steel, like a hatchet or a machete.
I love this knife, but. i have a few thoughts to go against it. The metal quality of the knife could be improved. The serrations have worn down on me, and just lately (Feb 7) the point of my knife became nicked from just stabbing a stack of paper. Other than the quality of the metal could be improved, i have nothing else against this knife. I love everything else about it. Props to Gerber for the knife.
I rated four stars, because the metal quality could be improved.
i`m a young fan of the show and this knife is great. I tried my Dad`s friends kinfe it was amazing. This is the best survival tool you`ll need in the WILD........
When I first received this knife, the stitching on Velcro tabs on the nylon sheath was unraveling. I emailed Gerber customer support and they sent me a new nylon sheath. I’ve had this knife for about 3 months now and have had a chance to really use it. The fire starter is first rate and my 5 year-old son can easily use it. The blade is not only easy to sharpen but hold an edge well. The integral sharpener on the hard sheath can quickly put a rough edge on the knife, but is not good for fine sharpening (which is not its primary purpose). This knife has easily stood up to moderate hard use of building forts and shelters in the woods with my sons. I will recommend it and Gerber to anyone.
i'm in year 8 and a i went camping with my brother that has this knife and i got to use it heaps.by the end of the trip i new the knife i was going to by when i'm old enough to get one. best knife
I got this knife last DEcember 2011.. It looks good and I like the grip...I can't wait to use it this summer camp and test it how far he goes..
I dont have this knife but i used my friends. its really cool, i love the features on it, and on my boys scout they allow me to have it if i had one witch i will be getting soon
Boyscout, if your First Class or up have your First Aid MB and are working on the Survival MB I think I would have to let you wear it.
i have read all the reviews and i really like this knife. it has everything. flint,dimond sharponer and an full on grip. it has a serated edge wich i really like and is an awesome knife. i rate it five of five.
i have tried out many knives over the years and i think this is the best of them all.when i first bout it i didn't if it was going to be worth it but i would of regretted it if i didn't.Gerber Bear great good
It would be nice if the sheath came with a pouch instead of a sharpener.
I bought this knife for one reason...Survival, not for everyday use. I have collected multiple knives of almost every manufacturer and I'll be the first to admit they all can break or wear down. This knife is here in case I HAVE to use it. One of the easiest things you can accomplish with a tool is damaging it. The most challenging is using it the right way and making it last. Thanks Bear!!! I hope I never actually need it to survive but its good to know its there.
I ride my bike often and in the backwooded areas. Sometimes come across broken machines. Great for salvage, cutting wire, breaking ice. Never been in a desperate situation to use the Alpine signals or fire starter.
As cheaply made as they come, this knife came in unsharp and broke on my second trip. The tang does not even go through the whole handle. What a shame. Drop this one Gerber, it's giving you a bad name.
Just got it after drooling over it for weeks. Great knife the one thing I did not like was how the lanyard it didn't fit around my hand so i attached it to the fire-starter good solution.
i really like this knife, well i have never accually held it. i am a boy scout and they olny allow folding knives! why cant they at least allow this one?
I've had this for well over a year now, I use it every single day, and I've never had one single problem with it ever. We burn our paper refuse out here, and I use the fire steel to do that, at least 3 times a week, and it always works. I removed the whistle because I'm not lost, other than that, it's a damn fine tool. I also own a Gerber EMF I, and they are the same when it comes to performance.
in a routine field test of my gear (if you dont feild test your gear you should start) i tried starting a fire with my Bear Grylls ultimate survival knife. A few strikes in, my fire starter breaks. no abuse or mistreatment, im not sure if it was just one of those 1 in 1000 are faulty, or it actually is a peice of junk. paying nearly $70 for a knife, and it not even being able to survive a basic field test is bad news. i am highly dissapointed.
its a great kife it feels really solid and it dosent feel cheap. Even the the sheath feels very sturdy. overall a very gook knife.
i want this knife it has really good reviews and bear uses it on the show now so it must be good.
somone said it wasnot sharp but it comes with a sharpener
My suggestion would be to have a LED lamp attached to it.
using bear's name to make money go to Ka-bar knifes for a non crudy knife
I've been watching videos and reviews about the knife. Everyone says something different, but moslty positive comment. I'm just wondering if you can get replacement fire starter and sharpening stones. Other than that i'm most likely going to get one.
THANKS FOR THE SURVIVAL TIPS BEAR, IT'S THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL MULTI-TASKER
Bought this knife off amazon and i love it. It comes extremely sharp and just feels amazing in the hand. @Bearfan The first editions off the knife were hollow but gerber revised the knife and it now has a full tang connecting the pommel to the blade.
i sooooooooooooooooo want to get one of those that knife is one of the best knifes i have ever seen and its got a spark lighter how cool is that i am sooooooooooooooooo saving my money up for that
I have had this knife for about a year now and its great. its the best survival knife I have ever bought. Also the handle is not hollow. it is very solid.
I use it all the time this is one heck of a knife!
I'm a hunter and I've used it on some animals and it works great. I also take it with me hunting for survival reasons. If that day ever comes. haha.
I also wish to some day become a survivalist like Bear Grylls himself so I go on little survival trips, kinda like what Bear does and it fits my every need.
Cant beat this knife at all for the price ts amazing. good for camping and for scout troops
Good
To Bearfan: The handle is not hollow, but quite solid.
I have two questions about this knife:
1. The sheath is made in China, is the knife is made in China also?
2. What grade of high carbon stainless steel is used to make this knife? 420HC or anything else?
It has it's ups and downs, as do all manufactured knives. The firesteel works without issues and is rather quite comfortable to use. The sharpener works well to keep a hair shaving edge on on the fine edge. And the fine edge has not been damaged yet, although the serrations apparently cannot withstand the test of cutting bamboo. They began to chip quite easily on the hard wood. At that point I stopped using it. The manual is quite basic, and the air to land rescue diagrams are helpful and easily obtained in a survival situation. I don't see a need for a pommel on a knife, for I never "hammer" anything in the wild, but you have one anyways. The only complaint I have is why in the heck is there a lanyard on a knife, if it can't fit around your wrist... Other than that fact, the whistle is fairly loud for it's tiny size. I like the coloring on the knife by the way. It's a good knife. Just not as durable as I thought it would be.
i love the knife the fire starter has an amazing spark
to answer Qualits's question no i the handle isnt hollow it it appears to me that the steel from the blade goes through the middle the handle feels great in my hand i hope this helped
The handle is solid. Plastic with integrated rubber, shank goes all the way though. The knife feels really good in your hand.
I love this knife! It is perfect for all outdoors use. I would like it if you could buy a replacement sharpener though.
This knife broke in no time. The blade is GREAT. The handle is lacking in strength. The but end of my knife broke off!! The tang does not go all the way through the handle!!! The end cap is "glued" in. Not reliable at all. I can't imagine Gerber turning out junk like this. I would have NEVER expected the tang to stop in the middle of the plastic handle. I've carried a Gerber multi-tool for the past 17 years. I had a great deal of respect for them....until now. Gerber, if you are listening, please make this good and save your reputation. Thanks....Chris
I have used this knife in all different climates. It is a thick blade and cuts really well. Sometimes I like the serrated edge and other times, I wish it was not there. Also, the serrations seem to wear down a bit against hard wood or coconuts. However, the serrations cut stuff quickly, which can be life saving, and the knife holds up really well. I like the two holds to make into a spear too. Also, has a sharpener and a fire starter that work pretty sufficient. The only down side to the knife is the fact that when swimming in salt water, the corrosive water can seep down into the handle. Easy to flush out with fresh water but hard to oil. Not too much of a big issue though. All in all, if I could only have one knife in the wild, this would be it!
I bought this knife for one reason - to try and break it. I cut up an old 600 foot length of 1/2 inch rope into 4-foot long pieces, i hammered 300 nails into a 2X4, jabbed the knife into a tree for a half hour, resharpened the knife using the sharpener on the back of the sheath, and then used the fire starter until I wore it down. This is a great all-around knife. My only complaint - lose the safety orange coloring and offer the knife in black, tan, and foliage green.
Hi there,
I have a question about the item:
I saw in different places this knife and I saw that the same knife have differente codes. Here it has 31-000751 and in other places I saw 31-000902 to. What is the difference beetven the two code(because the price are different, and in pictures are the same) ?
can anyone who had bought this knife tell me about the handle, I am curious as to whether the handle is hollow or not
its got a good strong blade
i have used this knife harder than bear, best knife ive ever had!! hands down!!!
ive been looking to get this knife for a while it looks really good and i hope it lives up to the good reveiws.
Really nice knife
Not a bad knife. It's a little cheap in the quality department. I think you'd be better off with a Ka-Bar; I have the Becker BK2 and it's about the same price and twice the knife. Minus the little bells and whistles of course.
Great Knife, reallyg enjoying this one
the BEST knife for servival i have ever owned.very functional knife. worth ever $.
the full size pocket knife is extremely factory sharp. I use it on a daily basis here at Fort Riley and ihavent had a problem yet...Nice rubber handle and lightweight makes it easy to pull out of my sheath to accomplish any task i have at hand. Thank you Bear Grylls and Gerber.
This knife is the bomb
Its the best blade I´ve ever got: :)
the knife and the fire starter are really doing goodas you see it on youtube
this is the vid of it look on here
watch the movie and anjoing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivOvUThMcnM&feature=related
Love this knife ! I hunt , fish and hike through the moutains of west virgina with my family and i won't leave home with out it no matter if it's only for a short distance . I cleaned deer ,fish made traps that i have learned off the bear grylls shows . I have put this knife through sever tests . It has stood up to everyone . I would like to thank bear and his crew for all the useful knowledge and i proudly own 90% of your products
Good design, bad steel, not sharp, doesn't stay sharp, cheaply made. How much is your survival worth???
The new model is great. Obviously the first thing I noticed was a thicker 1/4" orange band around the pommel which makes the thing solid as a rock. fire surface on back of knife is also larger. Cant wait to start some fires
What a great knife. First off I'm not a fan of serrations, but with that being said i still love this knife. The firestarter works great, as it throws a great spark, and it makes greeat fires. The angled sharpener makes sharpening a lot easier. Being this impressed with the overall quality ofthis knife, I am expecting to order to order the fine edge just to add to the collection, as well as some new fire startes.
have many knifes from gerber and this is one i takewith mein the wild weather im justhiking or going out for a week haveone im my car disaster bag and one to use while out does rust quite a bitbutdoes retain a nice edge even after cutting fire wood for a week but as long as i clean it right after its ok i have used this knife for many things this is hands down better than any SOG but feirce comp with the ka bar but for the price well well worth it LMF is aboutthe same knife and is amasing to THANK YOU GERBER AND BEAR FOR AWSOME PRODUCTS
Well constructed and sturdy. Wide tang prevents fingers from slipping when knife is driven hard. Have made Braaivleis fire with the Flint and steel. Heavy durable blade but due to high carbon concentration will not only take and retain an edge excellently but also rust sooner. So sharp out of the packaging that I was able to shave with it. Good fixed blade Pigsticker :-)
Well done Gerber!
this knife is so good
almost started fire
cut many things
champion knife thanks bear and gerber
p.s can you buy the plain knife just in case
Hi,
I just got my Ultimate Knife for chrismas it is exelenta, the only thing is that in the fist time a use the Fire Starter it broke. Do you have any tipe of graranty?
great knife i wish that the flint did not go as fast
Upon receiving the knife, I tore open the blister-packed knife and finally, I was holding the actual knife in my hands. To my surprise, once I got past all the Bear Grylls logo everywhere, it’s wasn’t a bad knife. The grip, weight, and feel of the knife felt pretty good. The first thing I noticed was the weight of the knife. At 14.7oz, the knife, complete with it’s loaded sheath, was relatively lightweight. When wore on the belt, it’s unnoticeable. Overall, the sheathed knife didn’t look too disco (aside from the signature logos). The gray and black plastic/nylon sheath with the safety orange accents gives it a nice look and easier to spot during low light hours.
The knife itself has an overall length of 10″ with a 4.8″ high carbon stainless steel drop point combo blade. The blade is sharp out of the package and ready for use. The blade has some type of dark brown/blackish coating on it, I’m guessing as a protective layer....
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I first saw this knife in a Canadian tire, I was surprised that Bear got his own knife. I thought that it was common knowledge that his show was fake. But then a friend of mine got it, and I was impressed. We used it for building a lean-to. The knife held up very well, My favorite part of the knife is the weight, its well balanced and has a nice blade length. I have been told the fire starter can break. But the built in sharpener is handy. Also the fact that it is bright orange is handy in case you dropped it in a pile of leaves. I would advise this knife to even those who are not Bear Grylls fans.
How does the sharper work other than that great knife.
It is a very great knife, and I am very glad to have one! The problems the fisrt generation had is totally gone! One thing I would like to point out, is that some users have complained about the serrated part of the knife being damaged after very little use, but this has not happend to me!
Great Knife , Was given it for Christmas , Sharp as shit! Have already used it every day sence , Great knife , Great muti tool!
i like the grip and the signauture
First off awesome customer service had a problem at first but customer service help me with that.. knife is truly well made... sharp and solid.. sheath the best... diamond sharpener works with all knifes.. knife holds solid in the holder does not rattle... fire starter cant comment have not used it but i am sure bear gyrlls would not send me out in the wild with a garbage fire starter... awesome product... up next ultimate survival kit ;)
Knife is solid, I used to have few classic KA-BAR's but didn't hold military regulations.
This knife is well made, pommel is helpful but grip tightly when hammering.
Fire starter is effective, however ferrocerium, does tend to expire quickly- use sparingly.
Fine point is quite sharp- angled sharpener makes life even easier.
I actually removed the whistle, and attached the set sheath into my belt- makes my life easier.
OMG! What a knife I must say. When unboxed this survival product, I was so happy in knowing its great features. An amazing nylon sheath which was extremly lightweight, annd also had a great diamond sharpener on the back which becomes another handy option if your hiking and want to take little in your pack, instead of packing another sharpener. Also to mention the high standered fire started locked into the sheath. Ive already used this for fishing, camping, hiking and day trips. This is a great fixed blade knife and very handy to have. My mate and I go fishing and he has this knife also and says the same great stuff about this knife like me. I beleive this knife comes higher than any other knife such as the
"SOG SEAL PUP"
absolutely amazing i chopped a 6 inch diameter birch tree down and cracked a concrete block with it
100000000000000 out of 5
Got this for Xmas, and have already used it to start some fires. Knife is durable, and works. Very sharp, and the built in sharpener works good on all my knives. Nice that we can also get a replacement fire stick when needed.
if you value a knife of incredible value, then this is the perfect knife for you. theres a reason Bear Grylls backs this knife. Its the best. Period.
i got this as a christmas present and I really like the knife except for 1 thing... when i was out cutting small branches from tress 3 of my serrations broke off and i have 1 bent serration, and it was dull out of the box when i first got it. other then that its a very good knife and me and my survival buddy love it
Love the knife, sharp, great grip, flint is a life saver, and whistle is very cool. If this knife had a compass it be ultimate
I haven't had a chance to test the Fire Starting ability but I will try to come back in April. cutting branches, sharping Hot dog sticks. whistle is a great addition in the country I live in, scares animals. It really feels like you have a Defence weapon in your hands feel good to grip. Extremely sharp. Can't to try to attempt to start a fire with it. Velcro to hold flint is very key or you are going to lose your starter!!
Just bought knife at cabela's looked it over, real impressed with quality and design. Really affordable too. Look forward to my first trek with it. From Shuswap Lake, BC , Canada
Just got this for christmas. Haven't used itin the field yet, but I only am going to use it for fishing (guting, line cutting, killing) so it wouldn't be that tough on it. I like the feel of it the weight for me is just perfect. And the features are well laid out. My dad said he had a Gerber when he was young and said that it was quality and thats why he bought it for me, But in summary it is very sharp out of the case and the sheath is well built, its a very good knife.
The best knife I've ever owed every real man should own one
This is a great knife for beginners. I read all the reviews on the knife before buying it and most reviews said it was really good or it was a piece of crap. The people who decided it was a piece of crap actually have good reasoning behind their ideas, but also they overlooked the fact that they like their knifes and know alot more about high quality one and are comparing them to this one. Its a great knife for beginner knife enthusiasts but a not so good choice for the pros. If your a pro you might want to save up and buy you a better knife. Even though after stating that its probably not the best knife for pros, don't dis the knife beginners, its made by Gerber. its one BAD ASS of a knife and if you do decide to buy it, I would recommend to get it from a store who supply's the knife because i got mine from a bass pro shop for 50 dollars instead of buying it from Gerber for 62$.
brilliant knife it has a very good quality steel and its very reliable I would recrommend it to everyone and all, although mine didnt come out of the package super fast but it the best knife I have ever handled
This knife is great. It has everything i might need in any situation. I havent used this knife yet but is really sharp. I got it for christmas and the first time i took it out of the sheath i cut my finger, definitely nof for kids but a very good knife. Also the survival guide is very helpful!
this knife is awesome,the flint works great, so does the sharpener i love it
I noticed the fire strikers on the back of the blade itself is wider in gen 2. Also gen 2 I believe comes in a box, not that tear apart packaging. Please correct me if I am wrong because I really don't want my pommel to break off if I have a gen 1.
getting one for christmas and cant wait to go out with it. i have the scout series and love. it works great on gutting perch.
The knife is a sturdy durable and hefty survival knife! I use it when camping all the time! It has actually saved me in a few situation. I love it. I have over 200 knives in my collection but this one is one of my favorites! I congratulate gerber on a job well done.
Matthew,13
this is an amazing knife it is durable, strong, and the fire steel works great the case is nice it works very hard for ya and not really and complaints
Knife is great except for the fire striker location. I know 2 people that lost their striker due to it not being additionally secured. I added a small nylon cord to the end of it. If it was turned around the other way it wouldnt get lost. We all were in the same brush on a survival training exercise. I really enjoy the knife otherwise.
i'm a US Marine sniper since 2002, i used and use this knife and it's one of my favourite knives ! R.
this knife would be awsome if it had good hard steel to with stand some use. when i first used this knife the edge didnt last 20 minuts but i love the design of the knife
Such an awesome knife! does everything and more that a knife should do! I am however a LITTLE worried about how long the elastic handle strap on the sheath will last...everything else seems very solid but that elastic strap seems like it might tear in half if the nylon sheath is bent too much around a belt while wearing it in horizontal position..other than that no complaints!
It's a very good and its a pleasure to work with. The only this thats not so good about this knife is the large rope-cutting section on the blade. I'm very happy with it and and it's a great knife if your going to the woods!
great knife, bought it about a month ago and hasnt failed me in anything... but i would recommend the fire starter be turned upside down just in case so it wont fall out, and the whistle be attached to the fire starter instead
it definately is better than i expected
im from turkey i couldnt find lmf ii for a reasonable price it was almost 300 $ ...
i bought this instead
well its not as indestructable as lmf
at least it doesnt give that impression
comes out of box razor sharp
i can shave with it
btw worst packege imaginable... like a toy
I LOVE THIS KNIFE!! It is perfect and I'm proud to own it. It serves my adventures well. I have read the reviews on this page and operator error seems to dominate the negative reviews. An important element to surviving is common sense. This knife is a tool to aid in survival situations, it's not going to make your camp coffee in the morning. STOP WHINNING.
the knife and sheath are high quality. the drawback is the sharpener. the sharpener is flat which means you have no way to sharpen the serrations of the knife. also my firestarter fell out on the trail. you cant currently purchase the firestarter replacement.
Gerber, Bear, and Fiskars truly Thought of everything with this knife. IT IS A SOLID KNIFE. This thing cuts through Camel bone right out of the box! Also The Diamond sharpener integrated in the back is beautiful. I appreciate the sheath ergonomics for left and right hand users who change their load distribution often; not to mention an around the back belt option. I will surelly be pummeling the wild with this knife for MANY years to come. THANK YOU!
Bought one. love it.
I love this knife. Iam a big camper and hunter and it is hard to find a good knife with a good steel blade. Everyone wants to put aluminum on the blade. Thanks gerber and bear grylls you are the man.
ive heard it is A GREAT KNIFE
Great knife one of the best I have ever bought. I use it all the time the one thing I don’t like is I used it so much the Velcro on the sheath to hold the knife sewing I coming of and my fire starter snapped in half from using it to much but all in all it is a great knife. THANKS GREBER AND BEAR GRYLLS
I agree, I like this knife very much. It was sharp out of the package but I don't think it was sharp enough to cut arm hair or anything. The fire starter is very cool and I keep taking it out of the sheath and doing stuff with it. I'm not a knife expert or anything but I feel this is a good buy. I just wish I had more things to use it for besides wearing it on my side like I am doing things with it.
I love this knife! My kids got it for me last fathers day (great kids) I have chopped down 6" trees with it, cleaned small game and built fires with it. I have used this knife more then anyone else, the only complaint I would have is I can't find replacement fire starters as I used mine up. This knife has become a constant fixture on my hip when ever I go farther then the back yard and with my lifestyle that's almost every day.
Just picked one up today , definitely better quality than I expected . This knife has some nice weight to it , sharp out of the box. , feels solid enough to do what others have put it through . I can't put the thing down , it had a very good feel for a knife .
This knife kicks some ass it is tough and durable, and comes really sharp out of the box. the serrations are tough and they cut ropes and wood very easily. i m glad that i did not buy the fine edge version. it holds the edge very well, and using the sharpening stone in the sheath makes it razor sharp. you could use it to shave for example. the whistle makes a pretty loud noise and its super small, and its not in way. greetings from finland bear! im really proud of this knife!
You know i'm not really sure what everyones problem with it is. this knife is perfect there is nothing wrong with serrations, the pummel, the blade or anything its perfect!
i just bought the knife, razor sharp out of the box. It removed the hair from my arm, just to check the sharpness. The fire starter took a few strikes out of the protective bag but it works. I have yet to try the the starter attached to the knife. This is the best knife bought recently. Thanks guys.
if its bear grylls its great
looks great cant wait to get it ....no doubt th that it will be the best knife ive ever owned reason being bear grylls is the most awesome dude ever and gerber makes the best knives period
I am content with the knife after a month of use, however... Stainless steel? Without the grade of the blade? How much carbon content is in this thing? I've been a loyal Gerber fan for more than a decade but I have noticed their quality start to decrease.
best built quality.... light weight technology by carbon stainless steel gr8 product for bear
Got this as an early Christmas present... And I think it's the best gift I ever got. Thanks for making a really good (and TOUGH) knife mr. Bear and Gerber.
I don't understand what is wrong with everyone elses knives. I just got one and it is perfect. The steel is strong, the serations are still there. It was sharp out of the box and has stayed sharp. If your knife does not hold an edge then either learn to sharpen it better. It comes with a diamond sharpener anyway.
I've found the knife to be decent. It doesn't hold an edge very well and the sharpening block is basically useless. I like the concept and design, but the steel could be better. The fire steel is cool, but not the best. A shock cord for fire steel retention would serve the knife well.
This knife is just a ripoff. The blade was dull out of the box, some serrations broke while battoning. Total waste of money. Nothing "Ultimate" about this overpriced knife. Lose this one Gerber!
Hey If you guys could make another version of this knife with a stronger metal, redesigned sheath and move the whistle to the firestarter that would be awesome!
All-in-all it's a great idea. The fire steel does go down rather quickly as all do so they need to offer a replacement to fit into the sheath. PLEASE come out with another version with harder steel. I would deffinately pay some extra money to get a better metal. The steel is just way too soft for any medium-hard work.
It's a razor sharp......! And thnx to bear for great survival tips... Love u
Just got this knife and it definitely the best knife out there. DO NOT understand the teeth falling off, used mine on deer antlers and none fell off. Great tool and added bonus is the fire starter! I would tell anyone from city life to out in the country to have one ready for whatever happens! GREAT PRODUCT BEAR AND THANK YOU!!!!
I reallly like the Bear Grylls ultimate knife but I do have one problem with it. Every time I put it in the scabbard sharp, it comes out with the edge dinged up. You guys need to look at re-engineering the scabbard. Otherwise it's a great little knife!
I bought this knife in April 2011 just before I went on a 3 week trip to Yellowstone and other places out west. I wanted a good knife to take with me and I definitely put this knife through a testing phase. I literally used it to cut through wood that was 6 inches in diameter by using it as a wedge and hammering the top of the blade with a smaller piece of wood. It worked perfectly. It is a great knife and I highly recommend it. All of the other bells and whistles of the knife make it a great camping tool.
i bought this knife for a scout camp. i love it. it has the best blade i hav ever used. i do like where everything is exept the whistle. maybe it could be moved to the fire starter. also i have worn my fire starter out, is there a place that i can buy them so i dont have to buy a completly new knife set.
I want to change my fire starter withe a new one but i want the same as it is with the knife.
Great knife...I call it "rambo knive for adults" ...everything is great!!!! the only thing I would change is to incorporate the whistle into the handle of the firestarter.....
This thing rocks, the other night I went searching for coyotes with my friend and we heard something in the bushes and we took it down with our KNIVES! I can use this knife for pretty much anything.
This knife is junk. My serated teeth all broke off by simply cutting through deer antler. I cannot understand how this knife can be consciously labeled as a "Survival" knife, an "Ultimate" knife, Stamped by Gerber, and finally stamped by Bear Grylls. I am thoroughly dissapointed. My trust in the brand Gerber will forever be tainted.
This knife is absoluetly horrible. I was so excited to get this Bear Grylls "approved" survival knife. Though as I put it to use, I found that this knife should NEVER be put in a survival pack. For starters, when I used this knife to chop through materials, the serated teeth completely broke off. Oh, an as i am sure you have found other places you need to make sure you get the new version of the knife, because the original ones where not full tang and the butt of the knife is pron to fall off. I was greatly saddened by this knife. Until this knife I held Gerber and Bear with great respect. They should both be ashamed for passing this knife off as a "survival" knife.
The knive is pretty good but when I pulled it out of the sheath it had sratches on it. th sharpener is in an ideal place and the fire starter makes good sparks othe than the sraches on the knive I can pretty much put the knive to good use.
Very sharp and sturdy knife , but mine did not come with a sheath , so I have to wrap it in a old shirt .
The knife has nothing ultimate about it. Uncomfortable grip, the blade does not stay sharp and the serration are faulty. I teach boyscout and will not recommend this knife.
Great knife better than my $200 Swiss army knife the only problem is mine did not come with a fire starter
flint works great! lanyard little small but works great sharp out of the box and ready to be used I recommend this knife if you live near a forest.
I have one of these knifes and it got me through getting lost in the wild.
one of the best fixed blade knifes out there but not good for cold weather the plastic will break
I have owned The Ultimate Knife for two weeks.
First use the blade chipped while cutting kindling to start a fire. blade dulled after two cuts. Blade wasn't that sharp out of the box.
The ferrocerium fire starter works great! just need to be able
This knife is awful. The first time I used it, the blade chipped in multiple spots and didn't hold an edge. I used a friends and the handle cracked. Sad to say, this knife is not worth buying.
just love this knife best one i have ever found
Great all-around survival tool. Good quality steel, holds an edge well. Good fire-starter. Guess maybe there was a bum production lot at some point, but problems seem fixed now. Gotta get me that Parang!
The Ultimate Knife for almost any application. A true hard working, Work of Art.
It's a very useful knife. It' simply the best.
Your Review
Highly Recommended !!! Definately Two Thumbs Up. BesT For Offroaders Stuck In Jungle !! Can't Wait Until I Collect ALL Include The PARANG BG !!! From Indonesia. Note: People WHO Give Low Rating, Prabably Don't Know How To Use It.. That ALL.
No matter how much i hate to say it because i like the show and thought it would have been better,good for rope not good for skinning or cutting animals,didnt even last for full deer. blade isnt as sharp or serated section not as strong as i would have i
My wife and I bought two. Both were unsharp. During our hike in Montana, mine lost a cerration and my wife bent the tip of hers. Most likely because it's made of substandard steel. Very desapointed.
Love it.
After using the knife for the first time, cerrations broke. The knife doesn't stay sharp either.
very good knife i wish it came in just a strait blade to
I've had this Knife for about 4 or 5 months now, and with it I've been on one minimal camping trip, and I carry it around on the farm (along with a multi-tool) but this knife has performed wonderfully! Haven't had a need to use any other blade. The one is
wow thats a nice knif !! youve got everything on it felicitation its a good one
I went to the woods with this knife right after I got it and i made a fire with no hastle. I also cut some branches easily and made a hut to sleep in.
Got the knife,could haw been sharper out the box,and the survival guide dont go in the pouch fully.
listen im a 13 year old boyscout we went last week on survival in the amazon we went in pairs of two all we had was a knife and a gps. i took this knife it saved my life. i killed 2 boars with it started fires and still was sharp
so now how old are you??
extremely good knife, the only problem is the hammer, 2 of the people i know that have bought this knife has problems with hammer it has broken of on bought of their knifes.
Hey,guy please get this problem fixed....i recently bowt your knife in South Africa and it wasnt sharp at all
awesome knife
I live in south Africa,I've got the knife for three months now,I use it a lot for hunting and working on the farm and I can't complane it's the best ever,buy one for your self and see it's garunteed,thanks Bear and Gerber!!!!
this is an all around good knife the only big problem I've been having is the front cover ok the knife that said Gerber likes to brake off I've gone throughout three sheaths in the 2 months I've had it. the serration is ok but it chips a little everyone i
Got my knife from Wal-Mart. Not a bad knife but there was NO instruction on how to use the fire starter. Does a person use the knife blade, a rock or what? The priorities for survival was a waste of paper.
I bought the knife at Cabellas with their recommendation.
I love the hammer on the handle edge, I have used it to pound many tent stakes. However every time i use the blade for stick/tree/wood cutting, the blade's edge chips very quickly.Also the fire-st
Good knife worth the $ for sure. a great pack knife. I have had it for 5 months and the only things left on is is the hammer and the sharpener. I killed this knife and its sheath and it still works like a dream. some times you will get a factor defect but
I purchased this knife from Wal-Mart and was extremely impressed. I am a fan of knives and have a vast collection. I was looking for a practical Fixed Blade Survival Knife and this one hit the nail on the head. The only other knife I considered was the
this knife sucks. the serrations broke off the first time i used it, the ferrocium rod doesn't work well, the sharpener doesnt sharpen, and the sheath is cheesy. spend the extra $$ and get the LMF II. much harder steel, but cuts through trees like butter
seems to be holding up well. extremely dull out of the box knocks a star off. buy i was able to put a great edge on it and it has retained it VERY well. i agree with the need for a replacement fire starter as well. diamond hone needs to be finer IMO (
I have one of these knives and I tried the fire starter (right fuel works great). I like the handle; the rubber makes for a very strong grip. the length of the blade seems great however it seems too soft. So i wonder if you're all about makin a quick buck
Most useful knife I've used by Gerber, as long as you know how to use it. My son broke the Ferrocerium fire starter after a week... but i used it primarily and didn't wear anything out yet. I've used it for about 5 months.
Need replacement fire starter!!!!!!!!
I have the upgraded version after the pummel broke off on first versions. Quaility was not job 1 for the first versions of this knife. My own second version the fire starter snapped almost immediately
I have the upgraded version after the pummel broke off on first versions. Quaility was not job 1 for the first versions of this knife. My own second version the fire starter snapped almost immediately
i agree though needs replacment fire starter caused ive used it pretty fast
i agree though needs replacment fire starter caused ive used it pretty fast
i agree though needs replacment fire starter caused ive used it pretty fast
i agree though needs replacment fire starter caused ive used it pretty fast
this is a fun knife. I use this knife every day because I live in the woods and im always hunting and it comes in handy for lighting fires and the blade is easy to sharpen well worth the money
the grind is not even straight on the plain edge, and like FATIGUEMAN said the serrations are weak. I was just whittling some soft pine when the serrations chipped and broke. to go from bailey knives to this!? I really thought out of anyone, you would kno
Awesome. All i can say. Perfect for every task and adventure
Great Knife, Its sharp out of the package. Great shape. Love the soft grip handle and all the features. Sheath is nice also and has a soft touch finish to the plastic. Does Gerber sell replacement Fire Starters for when they wear out?
Horrible blade. Serrations broke. I can get a better Buck knife, a fire steel and a stone for less than $62.00.
As an avid hiker and all around outdoors type of person as well as a knife collector, particualrly those of Gerber. I can tell you with ultimate satisfaction how much i am impressed with this knife, its got everything you would want in a knife and much, m
Wow great knife i`ve used a lot of knives f Olsens to Buck KarBarbut this is every thing they say it is I love how the Ferrocerium rod locks into sheath, What more can i say it`s a GERBER
I Best knife I have used
I am impressed with everything gerber but this knife. should have come with a "If your not happy" guarantee and i would have sent it back. fire steel wouldnt even stay in the case like its supposed to.
Bought at walmart with my employee discount. I am an eagle scout and have had many a knife this one puts the others to shame. only recomendation is find a way to put the fire steen into a sheth on the butt of the knife
nailed it
All around great knife. gonna bring it overseas with me
Purchased this knife and got exactly what I wanted: A good knife that will be able to keep
up with you and all you adventures
Ordered the knife it came quick and looks and feels great. No issues with the serrated blade as some have posted or any other parts I think it will be a great knife for years to come.
It is a good Knife, but would like to suggest changing the way the Fire Starter opens. Currently it opens from down and in I my opinion it should be from up...by changing its position the risk of loosing it will be reduced...i have lost mine during a
This is a great knife at a great value. Gerber is trusted brand and all aspects of this tool are reliable.
I bought this knife to take to some survival training. i noticed right away that the knife was very dull. also after only 1 day of use three of the serrated teeth broke off. This knife is a great example of a good idea with poor execution. I have many ger
Not sharp. Serration not needed. What are you buying??? An expensive fire steel with a knife on it.
This is a survival knife, not a tactical knife. If you drop you blade in the water, you will welcome the colors. The Farro rod, whistle, survival guide and rescue sigs might save your life. Well done Grylls.
Every thing about is great but the serrations are easily bent.
The first day i bought this knife i ripped the stitch's out of the velcro and had to resew it back. Then a few days later i tried to strike the flint across the knife and it broke in half. Even though it can still strike a fire i now need to find a replac
The knife came in with a bent serration. The non serrated area has poor sharpness.
Shaving sharp out of the box. Great deal online. Very good package for the price!
Wish they had a non-serrated version.
Well crafted tool, for all purpose use from fishing,hunting,to surviving. Gerber always produces quality at affordable prices.
I would have bought two if they were black and grey instead of grey and "orange". :)
I purchased the knife today, out of the box I noticed right away that the sharpness was questionable. The serrations take too much of the blade and one of them was even slightly bent.
Overall, I would say that a company making “Survival Knifes” is
by far the best designed knife i've ever bought. especially for the price! very durable. this will last for years and years. can't wait to give it to my son in a few years.
This knife is one of best . Look no further you won't be disappointed. I researched many different brands and types of survivor type knifes. The ultimate is a buy for the price and features. Thank you Gerber and Bear Bravo!!!!
Very super duper ultra mega awesome knife!
For the price this knife is as good as it gets.The full tang blade is solid as a rock and the texture of the handle fits like a glove just pick it up and and you can tell its not just another preitty knife but its a tool built to
survive.actually," buil
well made and functional.
But the extra Bear-inspired features set it apart. There’s a small emergency whistle on the lanyard cord. The sheath and plastic scarab Velcro together. There’s a sharpening stone, the magnesium fire-starter stick, and land-to-air rescue instructions printed on the nylon sheath in case you need to communicate with a plane. The kit comes with a weatherproof survival guide that has Bear’s tips on how to make it in a worst-case scenario outdoors.
The Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Knife is a solid-looking tool with some integrated survival staples like a firestarter rod in the nylon sheath, an emergency whistle attached to the lanyard and a diamond sharpener.
You'll almost certainly never be in a situation where your knife will be your chief survival tool. But when it is, you better have a damn good knife. Enter the Bear Grylls signature knife series from Gerber.
The Ultimate Knife is the real deal when it comes to outdoor utility.
Designed by Gerber and the Grylled one himself, this unique wilderness tool features a half-serrated high carbon blade, a stainless steel pommel at the base of the handle, an emergency whistle in the lanyard cord, and a host of goodies in the included sheath, like a fire starter, diamond sharpener, and Bear's Priorities of Survival pocket guide
Gerber’s Ultimate Knife stems from a collaboration with TV adventure star Bear Grylls. More than simply just a knife, it and its sheath make up a whole survival system.
The abundant and well-designed features of this knife really make it go above and beyond the average survival knife. The overall utility and usefulness of Gerber’s Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife make this one tool seem like a whole line of outdoor equipment.
Check out Bear and Jimmy Kimmel using the Ultimate Knife with the Fire Steel to start a fire on Jimmy’s desk.
Overall this is a great fixed blade knife. It has strength and accessories to live up to the survival knife name, at a price point that makes it an easy purchase to add to your hiking pack. You never know when you will need one of these add ons and you can do worse than picking up this great survival knife.







