SKL DIY Uptown: A review on Gerber LMF II vs Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Knife

Today we’re going to take a look at two survival knives: Gerber LMF II & BG Ultimate Survival Knife.

Bear Grylls Ulitmate Survival Knife Blade

This blade is one of the most popular, military spec survival knives in recent history that’s available to the general public. It’s the Gerber LMF II, knife is a unique, three quarter tang construction because the knife was originally designed as an aircrew survival knife.

The Gerber LMF II survival knife has a very wide blade that is 3/16s of an inch thick, 4.84 inches long.The overall length of the LMF II from tip to butt is 10.59 inches and it weights 11.67 ounces without it’s sheath.This Bear Grylls knife weights 14.7 ounces with sheath and 11.2 ounces without the sheath.So this is a meaty knife, comparable in weight to the Gerber LMF II ASEK.The drop point blade design of Bear Grylls knife is known for providing strength across the entire length of the knife and for good edge preservation. The blade is made of stainless steel so corrosion should not be an issue. The knife is three quarter tang construction (similar to the LMF II ASEK) which means that this knife should endure just about any abuse your can throw at it.

The knife is made in China, unlike the Gerber Prodigy and LMF II ASEK, which are made in Gerber’s Portland Oregon facility. However the knife still carries Gerber’s Lifetime Limited Warranty. The LMF II survival knife also has a large flat surface area on it’s spine for mallet-assisted bushcraft.The LMF II survival knife's blade is made out of 420HC stainless steel which is a good all around steel that is very resistance to rust, and is extremely tough making it a good tool for chopping, slicing, hammering, prying and digging. The Bear Grylls knife sports a drop-point, fixed blade that is made of high carbon, stainless steel, that is similar to 440B stainless.

The LMF II Handle is Comfortable in the Hand

The handle of the Gerber LMF II survival knife is very grippy and has a rubberized

feel (even when wet).The BG ultimate knife's handle is made of a special injection molded plastic that is covered with a durable, textured rubber (similar feel with Gerber LMF II).I found the handle to be very comfortable. It felt very good in my hand and is well balanced so that there is very little hand and wrist fatigue during use. Both knife serve chopping function easily because you can comfortably wrap your thumb and forefinger around the bottom of the handle to make a natural chopping motion to chop small trees and shape wood.Much like the Gerber LMF II ASEK, Bear Grylls Ultimate knife also has three strategically placed holes in the handle for lashing this knife

to a pole to extent it’s use as a spear. Comments on Gerber LMF II often center around the quality, craftsmanship and durability of this knife. Many say this is the best knife they have ever owned and love the versatile, thick strong blade. The majority of owners also comment on how nice the knife feels in their hand.The LMF II is a great knife for camping, hunting, hiking, backpacking, back county adventures, military operations, disaster preparedness and for anyone who wants a troop tested, proven knife that is designed for the widest variety of emergency and survival scenarios.Well,the Gerber Bear Grylls ultimate survival knife is a great choice for camping, hiking, backpacking, hunting, emergency preparedness, home security and general peace of mind. However, if you are looking for a military or tactical knife, look elsewhere. The Bear Grylls Ultimate survival knife is not purposed for these scenario Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Knife is impressive value rivaling the Gerber LMF II ASEK in design, durability and craftsmanship and with it’s: fire starter, emergency whistle, diamond sharpener and survival guide.It is more like a wilderness survival system than just a knife.