Gerber Knives Comparison

This is quick side by side comparison of Gerber's LMF, Prodigy, and Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Knife. It's not a case of the same blade being mounted on three different handles as some folks have suggested.

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• Gerber
• LMF
• Prodigy
• Bear
• Grylls
• Ultimate
• Survival
• Knife

[imachewiebar]

Would you rather get the Bear Grylls Ultimate at $37 or the Prodigy at $41?

[BlackBagResources]

@imachewiebar My money is on the Prodigy for overall performance. The extras that come with the BG are handy- the whistle on the lanyard, the honing stone on the sheath, fire steel, etc.- and make for an attractive kit concept, but it doesn't matter if the knife doesn't perform well at cutting tasks. It's not a terrible knife, but if you're the type who abuses your tools, it just won't stand up. IMO the Prodigy is the better buy.

[BonesTheCat]

Does it cut shit?

[BlackBagResources]

@BonesTheCat I haven't tested it on that particular substance. Fecal matter is usually pretty soft, and therefor I don't consider it much of a challenge for any knife.

[Beachcrib]

Gerber LMF is made in the USA as top of the line Knife. The bear G . Knife is made in China. They are not from the same factory .

[BlackBagResources]

@Beachcrib Correct. Not the same factory, not the same country, not the same quality. There's a comment above from a user "creative10101010" that goes into detail about the metals used and is also very informative. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.

[creative10101010]

Hi. Just a clarification.. the LMF II and Prodigy are both made in Portland, Oregon. Both blades are made from either 420HC or Sandvik 12C27 stainless - quality stuff that is well heat treated with the Sandvik being the more desireable of the two if you can find it. The Bear Grylls knife is a Chinese knock-off, essentially, of the Prodigy. The knife is made in China of the "mystery steel" you speak of. Probably some #CR#MO type that is not as tough. Skip the BG, get a Prodigy for less $.

[awestm11]

if you cant afford the lmf like me, its choosing between the bg ultimate or the prodigy. the extras that come with the ultimate make it a very attractive choice; the lashing holes, fire striker, sharpener, and thick pommel. i also like that it has a thicker blade than the prodigy, and that it is orange, making it easy to find if you happen to drop it. but the prodigy takes the cake for three reasons: its made of better steel, its full tang(bg is 3/4), and most importantly, its made in america!

[Iamthedudeman00]

I think the LMF is made of the 12C27 stainless steel,:) not a mystery metal.:) don't know the other two...

[noobslaya111]

Just another clarification: The "Gerber mystery steel" is actually 425 Modified stainless. It can be compared to a poorly treated 440A.

[xBoddy51]

Thats because the Lmf and the prodigy are combat knifes and the Bear grills knife is a servile knife. 

[xGOLDENAXEx]

I'd never buy a product with an endorsed name on it. Less it said Chuck Norris. I don't like the orange of the bg not very stealthy also hammering nails is not a priority the pointed edge on the Lmf is way more useful I own one and it is my favorite save for a fully hand made job I payed a shit load for in volcano ca.

[TopRamenKing]

@BonesTheCat HAHA idk put your arm out lets see! =-p

[BonesTheCat]

@BlackBagResources lol Touche