Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Multi-Tool [31-000749]

Product Description

Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Multi-Tool- With rugged construction, spring-loaded pliers, outboard locking tools, and an extra grippy handle, this is Bear Grylls's go-to survival tool. Containing 12 stainless steel, weather-resistant tools that lock while in use, this is a safe, reliable multi-tool to have in the wild.

Features

• The Ultimate Multi-tool. 12 components include needlenose pliers, fine and serrated knives, saw, phillips driver, small and medium flat drivers, lanyard ring, bottle opener, can opener, scissors, wire cutters. Ergonomic textured grip, Safe.T. PLus locking system, nylon sheath, and priorities of survival pocket guide. Open length: 6.3" Closed length: 4.0" Weight: 8.8 oz. Limited Lifetime Warranty.
• Compact multi-tool: two full size blades. Components include needle nose pliers, wire cutters, fine and serrated knives, Phillips driver, small and medium flat drivers, lanyard ring, bottle opener, tweezers. Open length: 4.3" Closed length: 2.5" Weight: 3.0 oz. Includes priorities of survival pocket guide. Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Top Reviews

Almost as good as a Leatherman
by W. Bruce Conway (4 out of 5 stars)
September 17, 2018

Having lost my second Leatherman, I decided to try a Gerber multi tool becasue of the lesser price ($34 vs. $110. The build is great, and the ergonomics fully addressed. That being said, here are the down sides: The knife blades are 2 1/2 inches long, which makes them virtually useless in a working or a survival situation. The other con is the nylon case, which is useless, as you cannot easily slide the multi tool into and out of it. otherwise, this is a very useful multi tool.
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The pouch is as lackluster as the tool is AWESOME
by Hobby Poppy (4 out of 5 stars)
September 14, 2016

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- Carefully fitted and finished
- Outstanding engineering
- Remarkably strength-to-size/weight ratio

The pouch is as lackluster as the tool is awesome:
- It fully enclose the tool, leaving about 1/2" exposed--presumably for ease of removal; I'd rather have the comfort of having it fully seated in the pouch in order not to risk having it flip out and into the Twilight Zone (unrecoverable).
- The flap has the minimum surface area of Velcro to hold it shut; again, I'm more than a little paranoid about having the tool dump out into a dark and/or wooded area and become unretrievable; a valid concern for a multi tool billed for survival use.
- There is a flimsy and unbelievably annoying lining sewn into the pouch made to create a compartment for the survival tips / instructions; instead of being stiff and staying out of the way, this divider is the consistency of an old sock, and catches on the tool when attempting to put it back in the pouch, regardless of whether or not the survival tips / instructions are in the pouch or not; this makes it worthless for keeping on a belt as the divider snags the tool at every opportunity and requires closely fiddling with it to make it stop.

It's an excellent size and form for smallish, medium and fairly large hand sizes.

Overall amazing great quality tool. Just get the pouch right and there wouldn't be a bad thing to say about it.
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I love ths product
by Carl Franklin, JD/PhD (5 out of 5 stars)
May 10, 2016

I've now had this tool for well over a month. I waited to post my review so that I could make sure the multi-tool was as good as I had hoped. I've carried it every day and used it much more than I thought I would. I also carry a small multi-tool (also a Gerber) on my keyring but needed something with more oomph for those times when a keyring tool just won't cut it (pun intended).

Let me say first that I love the rubberized portion on the handles. I believe these have helped me in at least three times of using the tool. In each case, I was using the tool when under less than ideal circumstances such as in the rain, when under a car, or when trying to repair a wire that was hard to reach. Having the grippy handles is a big PLUS for me.

The second item worth noting is that each tool in the kit is easy to access without having to open the pliers. I've found in the past that when retrieving the tool from the inside portion of the grip -- where the sets of tools open toward each other rather than away -- there is sometimes a bit of awkwardness that is hard to overcome. With this kit, I can open the pliers, if I need, and still access an individual tool or even two. In one instance, as I mentioned above, I was using the pliers and large knife while it was raining. With the knife opening the way it did I was able to not only maintain a good grip but also know that the cutting edge of the knife was actually facing away from my palm while using the pliers.

The final item worth note is the usability and functionality of the individual tools. I know I've never had a multi-tool that had the exact tools I needed for every purpose. That would require a tool likely 25 lbs or more. So when needing to restrict your choices of tools in order to save space and weight it is important to identify the type of work you are most likely to do with the tool. I believe this unit has the most tools that offer the best usability options for the general toolkit"‹.
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Nice
by LT (4 out of 5 stars)
August 17, 2016

This seems to be a sturdy tool. Time will tell.

Very heavy. It is up to you to decide if that is a good thing or a bad thing.

Peeves:
1) The saw blade and the scissors are difficult to get to. You have to extend all the other blades to get to them.
2) The sheath that comes with this tool has an inner pocket on which this tool snags. Every. Single. Time I put it back in the sheath. You have to use two hands to stow this tool. One to hold the inner pocket out of the way, and the other to manipulate and squeeze the sheath to allow the tool to get around the inner pocket. As the sheath material loosens over time, I can see this problem getting worse. Stupid.
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Disappointed with the quality of this particular product
by David A. Clark Jr. (2 out of 5 stars)
December 4, 2014

Disappointed with the quality of this particular product. I have owned this exact multi-tool in the past and loved it. Having lost my original set some months ago I decided I wanted to replace them, so I ordered an identical Bear Grylls Gerber. The quality of this new pair is nothing like my original tool, the pliers when closed are offset, adjusting the screws does not correct this problem, the rubber handle inserts have already bubbled and come loose. I can say without hesitation that the Bear Grylls multi-tool being sold currently does not have the same attention to detail and quality that it did when it was first released, I love the Gerber brand and have always trusted that their quality was going to be there as long as their name was on the product. This purchase has made me realize that quality is often times sacrificed for savings, sad to say that this is a Gerber. I have since purchased a Leathermen Wave multi-tool to replace my new (Poor Quality) Gerber.
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Solid tool
by Esther (5 out of 5 stars)
December 20, 2016

This multi-tool is solid and strong. I have so much trouble usually with these things - getting what I want out and often keeping it from going back in while I'm trying to use it. BUT I LOVE the features on this one. It's heavy and has a good grip to it. The individual tools are easy to get out -- there's a lever/little hook-thing ya grab. Then they LOCK. Love it. You gotta slide the little side sliding bar while pushing the tool in to unlock. I seriously LOVE this tool. I bought one for a Christmas gift and one for myself. I was hoping it was better than all the other like tools I own, which I have never been too pleased with and now, I finally have what I was looking for.
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Forget the pocket knife bring this.
by Tim M. (4 out of 5 stars)
August 23, 2014

Whether you like Bear Grylls or not doesn't matter. This is still Gerber's survival series multi-tool. As far as I can tell it is the best tailored tool for the outdoors-man. I used every tool it has to offer over the coarse of 2 months living out of a kayak. They are all functional tools that are designed to be light weight and compact. In other words yes they all worked but not all were ideal. The pliers were excellent. Both in performance and in ease of use. The knife saved me from getting smashed against the rocks. It cut through a snagged line like it was butter and allowed me to paddle to safety. It is awkward to hold for anything detailed. I brought a second folding knife for food or other detailed cutting. The saw blade is sharp and cut through wood and fiberglass. It is short though so kind of a pain to use. The screw drivers work but the handle is not really designed to be used in that direction so it is awkward. The reason for 4 stars is the rubberized grip is kind of cheap in construction compared to the rest of the tool.
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Good tool overall, not perfect.
by SD00001 (4 out of 5 stars)
July 24, 2018

Looks to be sturdy and well constructed. Tool set is exactly what I want in a multi-tool. Tool lock release is a bit hard to use--will take a bit of getting used to I think, but it is not hard to figure out just a bit awkward. Pouch has inner pocket that gets in the way when trying to insert the tool into the pouch. Came in the most difficult packaging I have ever had to open!!!
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Once again Gerber delivers
by THOMAS (5 out of 5 stars)
May 8, 2012

Having used Gerber multi-tools for many years I feel this product moves their line forward in a very positive way. The first thing you notice is that all tools except the pliers can be used without having to open the handles. (Pliers of course need the handles open) In my older versions you would have to open the handles lift the tool needed then close the handle before use. This doesn't sound like much except that when you need to switch back and forth between tools it became a real pain. Now all tools are quick and easy to use. In fact two of the most used blades have a thumb tab that allows them to be opened with a flick using only one hand. The second thing that you notice is that all blades, tools, lock when open. This is fantastic as in the older versions blades could slip and try to close on your fingers. (handles prevented full closure but it was still dangerous as well as annoying) The locks are released by pulling down sliders on both sides of the handles. These were very stiff at first but loosened up quickly on use. The best way to release blades is to grip the releases on both sides at once using finger & thumb and pulling straight down.
PROS: Compact, Well made, Good weight, Tools open without opening handles, Tools lock when open, Thumb speed tabs for two blades, Rubber grip surface inset in handles.
CONS: Doesn't really go with dress clothes meaning I can't carry it at work,(LOL)however all kidding aside it does ride in my briefcase for those office odd jobs.

Fantastic addition to the Gerber line. Very happy with this purchase.
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Everything You'd Typically Need, Right Where You Need It!
by Cautious Consumer (5 out of 5 stars)
April 18, 2015

The only thing I wish different about this tool is that the sheath had a larger belt loop as it is tough to get it onto the standard size Duty Belt many security and peace officers wear (police too). I doubt it would fit on a leather duty belt but it is tough getting it onto a nylon belt.

As for the tool itself? Perfection is the closest adjective. The Phillips screwdriver even works on very tiny screws which amazed me. The straight and serrated knives are right there where you need them. Safety is a big issue and the four locks provide it with pleasure! No more closing on your fingers. Most recently my client stood back as I began to cut a package open as if they expected to see the typical folding tool accident and a pinched or skin cut. Not from the Gerber however as the lock prevented it. And to those who say it hurts to retract the lock, you are not using your thumb nail as per design. Easy peazy!

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