Gerber has a recall on the Bear Grylls Parang

Styerman · **on:** October 22, 2012, 04:42:22 AM

The thing is known to break at the junction of blade and handle . A quick glance tells you why , Smurf poor design - narrow tang , a stress point , and a honking big hole for the handle bolt . If the twits had moved the hole 1" towards the pommel , all would probably be OK .

Could be embarassing , if one was surrounded by Zombies .

Chris

Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2012, 08:54:50 AM

Why am I not surprised to hear about this?

Ashley · **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2012, 08:42:06 PM

Gerber a recall and how many does this make?

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Syph007 · **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2012, 08:44:23 PM

If you've ever held a gerber machete, it isnt surprising. I have an extreme dislike for them, especially the bear branded junk. Want a good cheap machete that works, buy a condor. The zombies wont know what hit them. A good rule of thumb when buying a knife or blade is to know what steel its made out of. If it doesnt say, its probably junk.

AHB · **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2012, 09:45:59 PM

First SOGFari and now this..

Talk about Zombie conspiracy theories..

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2012, 09:48:41 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on October 22, 2012, 08:44:23 PM

If you've ever held a gerber machete, it isnt surprising. I have an extreme dislike for them, especially the bear branded junk. Want a good cheap machete that works, buy a condor. The zombies wont know what hit them. A good rule of thumb when buying a knife or blade is to know what steel its made out of. If it doesnt say, its probably junk.

You mean like Victorinox?

I've bought plenty of knives without knowing what it's made from, and I've had some bloody hardworking gear as a result. Don't get me wrong, I've had some real crap stuff too. I've not seen the anatomy of these designs, but from what Styerman is saying it sounds more like a clueless designer, or a manufacturing facility tweaking the design for ease of manufacture as much as the actual steel grade

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2012, 10:21:18 PM

Is this a new recall or the one from about a month ago? I've already sent mine in. BTW, the Gerber worked quite well in all my tests. I haven't heard a word about the replacement yet...

Styerman · **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2012, 11:10:45 PM

I don't know the date, just saw/read the signs posted in the knife / tool section at Bass Pro Shop . My Buddy ( former auto industry quality engineer ) just LOL'ed when he saw a pic . A) , that anyone would use a narrow tang in the first place . B) that anyone would put a hole in that particular location . Basically a stress riser looking for a place to happen .

Chris

jekostas · **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2012, 01:12:19 AM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on October 22, 2012, 09:48:41 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on October 22, 2012, 08:44:23 PM
If you've ever held a gerber machete, it isnt surprising. I have an extreme dislike for them, especially the bear branded junk. Want a good cheap machete that works, buy a condor. The zombies wont know what hit them. A good rule of thumb when buying a knife or blade is to know what steel its made out of. If it doesnt say, its probably junk.

You mean like Victorinox?

Victorinox has already publicly announced what steel they use. DIN 1.4410

Ashley · **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2012, 01:28:35 AM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on October 22, 2012, 09:48:41 PM

You mean like Victorinox?

This was my exact thought when I read it earlier but I didn't wanna be the smart smurf to say it.

Thanks for the help Al.

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jzmtl · **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2012, 01:57:12 AM

Quote from: jekostas on October 23, 2012, 01:12:19 AM

Victorinox has already publicly announced what steel they use. DIN 1.4410

1.4410 has like 0.03% carbon, can't be right.

jekostas · **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2012, 03:47:15 AM

Quote from: jzmtl on October 23, 2012, 01:57:12 AM

Quote from: jekostas on October 23, 2012, 01:12:19 AM

Victorinox has already publicly announced what steel they use. DIN 1.4410

1.4410 has like 0.03% carbon, can't be right.

I always thought it was 1.4416, but "officially" it's 1.4410.

jzmtl · **Reply #12 on:** October 23, 2012, 05:34:28 AM

Where did you see this? All the reference I found both 1.4410/1.4416 has less than 0.03% carbon. The only thing sounds close in blade steel is 1.4110/1.4116.

jekostas · **Reply #13 on:** October 23, 2012, 06:49:25 AM

That would likely be because I wrote the numbers down wrong. Derp

Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **Reply #14 on:** October 24, 2012, 12:59:54 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on October 22, 2012, 08:44:23 PM

Want a good cheap machete that works, buy a condor. The zombies wont know what hit them.

+1!

Condor machetes rock!!! I love my Golok! I currently have one of their small bushcraft knives on order, the Tavian.

Gareth · **Reply #15 on:** October 24, 2012, 02:34:09 AM

to Gerber's credit at least they have acknowledged the issue and are doing something about it. Not good that it's happened in the first place, but better than them pretending it's not a problem.

enki_ck · **Reply #16 on:** October 24, 2012, 02:36:58 AM

Quote from: Gareth on October 24, 2012, 02:34:09 AM

to Gerber's credit at least they have acknowledged the issue and are doing something about it. Not good that it's happened in the first place, but better than them pretending it's not a problem.

+1

Well said.