Bear Grylls 'SAK'

[ColoSwiss]

Just came across this. Looks like the handles are hollow plastic without liners.     

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gerber-Bear-Grylls-Survival-5-in-1-Pocket-Tool-Knife-Screwdriver-31-001050-NEW-/330685176754?hash=item4cfe5f5bb2

[SAK Guy]

Oh man.......

[captain spaulding]

These have been around for quite some time. I believe Chako has one or two. Unless I am thinking of a different Gerber knife like this. 

[Chako]

Nope, I do have that one. It is ok for what it is. Not a SAK, as it is larger than one I think. Photos shall be posted soon in here when I take them. 

[Joe58]

I would hope that they're better than his Gerber collab offerings. I thought those were awful myself. But, if you were planning in using one for a camping beater, it may be ok I suppose.

Don't see myself picking up one of these. No Alox.

[Etherealicer]

Nope, I do have that one. It is ok for what it is. Not a SAK, as it is larger than one I think. Photos shall be posted soon in here when I take them. 

Last time you called it "A brick with a few features"

A comparison pic to a REAL SAK would be much appreciated

[SAK Guy]

BG "SAK" Research process.......

Hey Dave where's that idea your kid came up with?  Yeah ok, we can work with this......

[dks]

Real men only use products endorced by Les   

[Chako]

Here is the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Pocket Tool which is a 91mm 2 layer Victorinox knife versus the Bear Grylls Pocket Tool which is um...er...3 layers.



As you can see in the above photo, it is a bit shorter than the standard sized Victorinox.

But you give up so much more in width. The BG Pocket Tools needs to be put on a serious diet here.



Now looking on the back side...



You just know you have a BG product...because it clubs you over the head repeatedly. Yep, there is no mistaking a BG product. I wonder if Gerber and SOG get together at the local pub some nights and talk into the wee hours about corporate logos and their placement on every square inch? I have to just wonder... 

Note also that the BG Pocket Tool can be called a 3 layer...but you do not get anything for that extra layer compared to a SAK (The Phillips driver takes up two layers). Just saying.



Yes count them...each gives you 4 fold out tools. 

Now let us look at ergonomics. Everyone should know by now that I do like the grippy textured designs on the whole BG lineup. I like a good positive grip when holding a knife, and the textured rubber grips are simply awesome in that regard. However, as with the DofE SAK, you do not get a sheath, so pocket carry will be the usual route. Now this is where that grippy surface counts against it. I have found that the rubber not only grips the hand nicely, but also your pocket material. So be prepared for a little struggle sometimes just to get the knife out into the open air. It is not that bad...but it does happen on occasion. Of course, the SAK's curved shape make is a pleasure to pocket carry. With that said, the BG does have rounded corners of hard plastic...and the "brick" is comfortable enough to EDC. Another issue with the BG is the hard stiff back springs. You do not attempt to open this up with one hand. That is a good way to lop off a finger tip if you are trying to coax the blade to come out and play. Mind you, the SAK is pretty much in the same boat. It is just that the BG is a little more stiffer than the SAK, particularly if you try to deploy the Philips. Of course you do not get a tweezer or toothpick with the BG.

[AlephZero]

Just my 2 eurocents...

Does it beat a SAK, probably not; does it work just fine in it's intended purpose, I would imagine so...

People really need to stop bashing BG branded tools just for the sake of bashing them, cause that is really childish thing to do...

There are hundreds of non-SAK knife based multitools around, some are good, some not so much, but this one, i think it'll work just fine

[Grathr]

Here is the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Pocket Tool which is a 91mm 2 layer Victorinox knife versus the Bear Grylls Pocket Tool which is um...er...3 layers.



As you can see in the above photo, it is a bit shorter than the standard sized Victorinox.

But you give up so much more in width. The BG Pocket Tools needs to be put on a serious diet here.



Now looking on the back side...



You just know you have a BG product...because it clubs you over the head repeatedly. Yep, there is no mistaking a BG product. I wonder if Gerber and SOG get together at the local pub some nights and talk into the wee hours about corporate logos and their placement on every square inch? I have to just wonder... 

Note also that the BG Pocket Tool can be called a 3 layer...but you do not get anything for that extra layer compared to a SAK (The Phillips driver takes up two layers). Just saying.



Yes count them...each gives you 4 fold out tools. 

Now let us look at ergonomics. Everyone should know by now that I do like the grippy textured designs on the whole BG lineup. I like a good positive grip when holding a knife, and the textured rubber grips are simply awesome in that regard. However, as with the DofE SAK, you do not get a sheath, so pocket carry will be the usual route. Now this is where that grippy surface counts against it. I have found that the rubber not only grips the hand nicely, but also your pocket material. So be prepared for a little struggle sometimes just to get the knife out into the open air. It is not that bad...but it does happen on occasion. Of course, the SAK's curved shape make is a pleasure to pocket carry. With that said, the BG does have rounded corners of hard plastic...and the "brick" is comfortable enough to EDC. Another issue with the BG is the hard stiff back springs. You do not attempt to open this up with one hand. That is a good way to lop off a finger tip if you are trying to coax the blade to come out and play. Mind you, the SAK is pretty much in the same boat. It is just that the BG is a little more stiffer than the SAK, particularly if you try to deploy the Philips. Of course you do not get a tweezer or toothpick with the BG.

I have one, and I have tried just that. It bit me quite hard...

But its not a bad tool, just not as good as a SAK.  The phillips driver is especially good.


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[zoidberg]

Yes count them...each gives you 4 fold out tools. 

You didn't count the hook. 

[ColoSwiss]

In the initial photo I posted the BG looks like it has a hollow handle without a metal liner. In the bottom posted by Chaco it looks like there might be a liner. Which is correct?

[Chako]

 

You are correct. So much for trying to make it somewhat fair. Yes, the Vic does have a hook. The BG does not have one.

[Rich S]

Still think the BG is ugly and fat and lacks important tools. I'll be sticking with my SAK Tinker and Deluxe Tinker.
Rich

[Smaug]

Is the Greenhorn the improved version of the knife posted by the OP?

I never had a Bear Grylis knife before. The one I was most tempted by was the full size one, which is actually similar to the one he used in the show. The rest, he just whored out his name. (knives may be good or bad)

The Gerber I'm most tempted by is the Fit Lite. Great tool set, proper flashlight. Spotty implementation though.

Oh, and the Dime too. Seems to be a perennial favorite around here.

[Corwyn]

Is the Greenhorn the improved version of the knife posted by the OP?

I never had a Bear Grylis knife before. The one I was most tempted by was the full size one, which is actually similar to the one he used in the show. The rest, he just whored out his name. (knives may be good or bad)

The Gerber I'm most tempted by is the Fit Lite. Great tool set, proper flashlight. Spotty implementation though.

Oh, and the Dime too. Seems to be a perennial favorite around here.

The Greenhorn does look a LOOT better. 

I do not think the Dime is too popular here.
I wanted one for years as it's so pretty... got one in May, sold it in June 
I didn't have real issues with it, but spring felt too strong, tools too stubby, the finish to sharp and rogh nd worst of all mine was a travel version, with useless hook instead of blade.

This is just from the first page of searching for Gerber Dime in the forum:
Mixed Review
Broken scissors
Failing pliers
Broken pliers