Gerber Recalls Bear Grylls Parang Machetes

[NathanJefferson]

It is very unforunate. People think the products must be good because they have his name on them. Many of us are knife snobs I confess, but for the average joe or jane who wants a fair priced tool to go get out in nature alittle this is really sad. I try to educate people about quality products that are worth every penny(be that many pennies or few pennies) But these crap knives are over priced if they gave them away.

I'll admit they got me, I've got 3 of them . They have since been duracoated and tossed in dark places to act as backup or utility knives...

 

[Bradsknives]

I'll admit they got me, I've got 3 of them . They have since been duracoated and tossed in dark places to act as backup or utility knives...

I wouldn't beat myself up over it, most us started out buying lower quality knives. I truly believe it's part of the learning experience that evolves/leads to becoming a knifeaholic or blade snob. As you mature towards knifeaholic status, you learn to appreciate the finer, minute qualities of higher end blades. You gain the appreciation of fine craftsmanship, materials and the engineering that comes with a higher quality knife. Also, you learn about what makes lower end blades inferior, and the weaknesses associated.

 

[repeter1977]

I wouldn't beat myself up over it, most us started out buying lower quality knives. I truly believe it's part of the learning experience that evolves/leads to becoming a knifeaholic or blade snob

Agree, and better to find out about low quality with a knife then a more expensive pistol/rifle. As I had bought all good quality knives until then, bought my 2nd pistol, which ended up being a HUGE PO$ and still looking to get rid of it.

 

[Hammerhead]

TWB, don't forget the squeezing of the elephant crap to drink the "water" for survival.

 

[rhino]

I can't respect anyone who picks up a big pile of elephant poop and squeezes the "juice" into his mouth and swallows it. Hey may be a total bada**, but he's also pretty much an idiot who glorifies taking chances that should be avoided in real survival situations.

 

[jbombelli]

I can't respect anyone who picks up a big pile of elephant poop and squeezes the "juice" into his mouth and swallows it. Hey may be a total bada**, but he's also pretty much an idiot who glorifies taking chances that should be avoided in real survival situations.

Let's not forget walking across a lava field and catching his boots on fire, or being severely allergic to bee stings and smoking out a beehive to get some honey.

 

[malern28us]

Let's not forget walking across a lava field and catching his boots on fire, or being severely allergic to bee stings and smoking out a beehive to get some honey.

Do you think you would care if you were starving? Lets see... starve from no food or die from bee stings....hmm. Not much there to make it a difficult decision

 

[jbombelli]

Do you think you would care if you were starving? Lets see... starve from no food or die from bee stings....hmm. Not much there to make it a difficult decision

I think if I was severely allergic to bee stings, and I was starving, I'd find something else to eat.

It's about SURVIVING, not choosing how you want to die.

 

[chizzle]

Based on the numbers in the article (24 failures in 119,000 units) that means a failure rate of 0.02%. If it were my company, I would think a 99.98% success rate was pretty good. Seems like nanny state and the potential for lawsuits likely is causing the recall.

 

[printcraft]

 

[Cannon762]

On a personal level, I think as a person he kicks ass.

His show and products however, are both purely for entertainment purposes only.

I'll watch Les Stroud if I want to watch survival programming.

 

[rhino]

Do you think you would care if you were starving? Lets see... starve from no food or die from bee stings....hmm. Not much there to make it a difficult decision

Uh, it takes a lot longer to starve than it does to die from anaphylaxsis.

 

[TomN]

Uh, it takes a lot longer to starve than it does to die from anaphylaxsis.

I'm sure his team there has enough medication to keep him alive in case he's stung. It would be stupid not to.

 

[tj_v89]

I stay away from Gerber...benchmade and cold steel...I also have a SOG thats OK

 

[Bradsknives]

I stay away from Gerber...benchmade and cold steel...I also have a SOG thats OK

Can you explain why you stay away from Benchmade?

 

[repeter1977]

Can you explain why you stay away from Benchmade?

Thats what I was just about to ask as well. They are still all American Made, and guaranteed. At least the couple of knives from them that I have are. Not only that, but they help supply the military with good issued knives, as I have 2 that are issued. Still looking for a knife from them that has all the features one of my Blackhawk has, so I can carry that Benchmade instead.

 

[printcraft]

I stay away from Gerber...benchmade and cold steel...I also have a SOG thats OK

Can you explain why you stay away from Benchmade?

Probably because of their horrible customer service!! Get this.....

I was using my Griptillian in a manner not recommended and
managed to snap off the tip end of the blade.
So I send it back to Benchmade with the exorbitant fee of $5.00 for return shipping.
They reground the tip, sharpened enough to slice paper with no effort,
replaced the pocket clip, bushings, all the screws, cleaned and oiled.
To top it off it took them almost a week to do that and have it back in my hands.

Just horrible, I still have bad dreams.....

 

[NathanJefferson]

Can you explain why you stay away from Benchmade?

I was confused at first also. I think he was trying to say stay away from gerber but go with benchmade or cold steel.

 

[Bradsknives]

Probably because of their horrible customer service!! Get this.....

I was using my Griptillian in a manner not recommended and
managed to snap off the tip end of the blade.
So I send it back to Benchmade with the exorbitant fee of $5.00 for return shipping.
They reground the tip, sharpened enough to slice paper with no effort,
replaced the pocket clip, bushings, all the screws, cleaned and oiled.
To top it off it took them almost a week to do that and have it back in my hands.

Just horrible, I still have bad dreams.....

I don't know how they stay in business with customer service like that!

 

[Justin Case]

I can't respect anyone who picks up a big pile of elephant poop and squeezes the "juice" into his mouth and swallows it. Hey may be a total bada**, but he's also pretty much an idiot who glorifies taking chances that should be avoided in real survival situations.

I'm thinking stage props and good film editng. IMO his show is mostly about entertainment which = ratings which = sponsors which = $$$$.

Some survival stuff included of course, but a lot of stuff that would just be plain stupid to attempt if your intention was to actually survive. Again, just my opinion.