If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, and especially my gear reviews, then you probably already know that I’m a fan of Gerber Tools and Knives. I’ve reviewed several of their camping knives in my Best Camping Knives of 2021 buyers’ guide.
I found them all to be excellent pieces of kit that are worthy of being in your pack, and I’ve even given a couple of their great products away. So, you know that I was eager to get my hands on one of their new knives in their Survival Series, endorsed by none other than Bear Grylls himself.
Gerber’s fine folks passed along one of their Folding Sheath Knives, which falls under the Survival Series banner. The knife bares the distinctive “BG” logo of the British television personality and adventurer and has his name scrawled across the blade, but the rest of it is all Gerber.
From the moment I took it out of the package, I was very impressed with how light it was and how comfortable to hold and sturdy it felt. The ergonomically designed rubber grip-handle feels perfect in hand and makes it easy to cut through just about anything.
This knife comes with a 3.6″ high carbon stainless steel blade serrated on the lower half. When locked into place, it feels secure and tight but is easy to open when necessary.
When the blade is closed, it slides nicely into the included sheath, and at a combined weight of just 5.3 oz, you barely know you’re carrying the thing when you put it on your belt. (The knife alone weighs in at just 4.3 oz, in case you’re wondering.)
A small, paper foldout “Priorities of Survival” pocket guide rounds out the package.
In my tests of the Folding Sheath Knife, I found that it easily cut through just about anything I threw at it, including rope, plastic, and cloth. After repeated use, the blade remained quite sharp, doing a nice job of holding an edge.
With the new Bear Grylls Survival Series, Gerber has another line of great products on their hands. I predicted that these knives are going to be very popular amongst the outdoor crowd.
With Christmas just a few weeks off at this point, this knife would make a great stocking stuffer for the outdoor enthusiast on your list. Big thumbs up on this product.
MSRP: $42.50
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This is a really cool knife! Cant wait to test it out as well!
Bear Grylls really knows how to make money! If only i could take the man seriously!
Hey man, thanks a lot, been looking for a god camping knife to have around. I like the way the look like, seems like they have a good grip and I've been reading your blog, like it a lot. Thanks again.
I love all of Bear Grylls Knife the new gerber one is great. The sheath is the best part of the newest one
I have found the the Bear Grylls Suvival series has held up to remarkable tests. Very dependable knives from Gerber.
I agree Kraig the Gerber Bear Grylls stuff is good. I have the Bear Grylls Folding Sheath Knife and really like it. Its the same design as the GBG Ultimate Knife, but it folds away and is £20 cheaper, result! Has anyone had any problem with the locking mechanism? that's the only thing that worries me. It means I don't put as much pressure on as I perhaps would have with a fixed blade knife.
Thanks for sharing with us great knowledge.