Comments on: Bear Grylls Parang Recall

By: GReggzz732

GReggzz732 — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 06:58:21 +0000

I absolutely despise Bear Grylls, but when I saw the parang, before knowing it was endorsed by B.G., I thought that it was one of the better looking and designed machetes that I have seen. I went online and saw the reviews for it as being a very good tool despite the B.G. name attached to it. I bought my parang about 6 months ago and it has seen a good amount of action. I have chopped through brush, aluminum cans and firewood and the machete is still in great condition. I always sharpen it and the edge is just as sharp (if not sharper) as when I bought it. Gerber makes quality tools and this is no exception.

By: Bear Fan

Bear Fan — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:35:57 +0000

I have been happy with my Bear Grylls kit. Never had an issue. I reckon they will have fixed the problem now and tested the hell out of the newly manufactured parang. I’m going to buy one to help me tackle the garden, get a free sharpener too depending on where you are buying it http://www.aboveandbeyond.co.uk/.gerber-bear-grylls-parang-machete_0013658120204.htm. They are pretty good value too these parangs when you think about it. I think people look for any excuse to have a go at Bear.

By: Haji

Haji — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 23:29:03 +0000

Look, this is my surprised face.

By: Riceball

Riceball — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:35:05 +0000

Sounds to me like they got cheap and used a rat tail tang instead of a full tang, either that or they’re using real cheap metal. Either way I can’t believe that Gerber is putting out such crap knives and that Bear Grylls is willing to attach his name to such shoddy products; from what I’ve read none of the Bear Grylls’ line are any good.