Gator jr

I use it to fight the homeless fent junkies away from my property and trash cans. Its worked well and has been reliable, well made, and stays pretty sharp. I like the loop I can keep on my wrist to ensure I have a trusted grip and can keep swinging away at arms and legs. For the price this tool has been a lifesaver, highly recommend!

I recently got my hands on the Gerber Gear Gator Machete, and I must say, it’s a fantastic tool for anyone who loves the outdoors. The first thing you’ll notice is the excellent grip on the handle. The Gator Grip texture ensures that it stays firmly in your hand, even in wet conditions, making it incredibly reliable. The blade is razor-sharp right out of the box, allowing for clean and precise cuts. Whether you’re clearing brush, chopping wood, or just feeling like a jungle explorer, this machete swings effortlessly and gets the job done efficiently. Overall, the Gerber Gear Gator Machete is a must-have for anyone looking for a durable, sharp, and easy-to-handle tool. Highly recommended!

Let's start out by shouting from the rooftops that this little guy rocks! There are a couple of minor issues, but it's definitely getting 5 stars for an amazing value at $15.59. Let's go over the good stuff first (and there's plenty of it): The Gerber junior has several attributes that take it way beyond just a good deal. As said above, the price is right. At $15 - $20, it's a total bargain ... Your argument is invalid. While this mini machete certainly isn't made of the finest, imported, hand crafted materials (refer to price), if used within its limits, it seriously gets the job done. Because it's lightweight and half the length of a full size machete, you can easily carry it on your belt, or strap it to a pack and you'll barely know it's there until you need it. That being said — Don't let the smaller size fool you. OK sure. You probably won't get far cutting through towering oaks or sequoias, but it will chop right through a 3/4 in diameter branch with one clean shot. You can take down one inchers with a couple more chops, and you can get through branches that are 2 in in diameter or more if you have a little patience and throw in a dab of elbow grease. Somehow they definitely found a pretty solid balance between being light enough to take backpacking but heavy enough to chop through some decent branches. Another rare and good thing to find in a cheap cutting tool (despite some reviews that say otherwise) is that the blade comes out of the factory pretty sharp. After a few minutes with a decent sharpener, you can get the edge to cut through Kryptonite. No complaints in that department. Especially for the price. To protect and haul your blade, the nylon sheath is decent enough. It seems like it should stand up to some punishment while still being light enough that it doesn't add any noticeable weight when the blade is sheathed and on your hip. The velcro strap isn't particularly sturdy, but hopefully it will hold up. For the money, you can't ask for too much more than that. Now on to the bad (just a couple of minor non deal breakers): The machete is not full tang. For those that are new to knives and machetes, the tang refers to how far the metal blade runs up the grip. The Gerber jr. is not a full tang blade. This could become problematic somewhere down the road and could potentially lead to a broken blade or grip if you are using your blade as a rock hammer. Don't forget that you aren't paying big bucks for a product that will last you generations. Despite it's ... lacking of tang, if you treat the blade right and use it properly and within it's limits (that means NO prying), it feels like it will last through many outings in the woods. The other little hiccup in an overall awesome product, is the saw function. It's a great idea (note the use of the word "idea"), and if absolutely necessary, you could use it to (eventually) saw through larger pieces of wood. However, I think that this one looks a little better on paper and is exactly as I said before. A great "idea." It just isn't that practical. The saw blades are sharp and staggered like a saw is supposed to be. The problem is that they are too thick to efficiently saw through large diameter material. When trying to saw back and forth, you seem to have to devote a lot of energy and attention to avoid getting the saw teeth stuck in the log every other stroke. It can become frustrating and time consuming, and if you're backpacking or camping, your time would probably be better spent searching for dry tinder or picking a guitar by the fire. Now remember. This is far from a deal breaker. How much sawing are you really planing on doing with your MACHETE anyway? The conclusion is simple. This Gerber jr. is a serious bang for your buck. It works. It looks solid. It feels solid, and it hasn't failed yet. Overall this blade is absolutely ideal for taking on the trail to help gather fire wood or clear a site for a shelter. Although it seems to be born to be taken into the mountains on a trek, it can also be used around the yard for small to medium sized clearing jobs. If you are looking for a smaller answer to a full sized machete and don't want to dull up the blade of your hunting knife, this bitchin' little piece of hardware is definitely for you.

This is all about the price. If it was as expensive as you would assume a Gerber product typically is I would be disappointed. However well below 20 bucks this machete is a bargain. The edge is sharp enough for a machete. Maybe this issue has been improved since the other reviews. Who needs a razor edge on a machete anyway? That seems unnecessary. Not a full tang. This is the biggest fault. However it appears to be 40% of the length of the handle, which isn't all that bad. Trusting the plastic handle is durable and can flex with use Im assuming this machete will survive the use it is intended for. Don't expect to be chopping timber or firewood on oak logs 5 inches thick. The back edge saw blade will cut through a 3 inch branch and probably 4 inches if you are determined. The blade is not meant for splitting logs along the grain. You could split 3 inch logs if needed but I wouldn't expect to frequently. It is a light weight tool with more uses than a hatchet. Buy the gerber hatchet if you are primarily going to use it for camp site use. That is also a great item.

First impressions: The blade was very good. Its not razor sharp out of the packaging however this is a machete, not a pocket knife so I don't mind. The sheath is decent. The actual material is nice and strong, it keeps its shape when the machete is out. A belt loop is sown into the sheath and completely tore the first time I had it on my belt. I called Gerber and they are sending me a new one. Great service Gerber! The full size gator machete is huge(my friend has it). The blade alone is the same size as the full Jr. machete. This I like, its more portable and fits in my backpack! Use: I use this machete to clear a lot of brush on my property. Note the tress I'm talking about are evergreens about 30ft tall about at most 10in diameter trunk. I have not sharpened the machete at all and only now, about 4days at 7hrs each day, is the blade getting dull. (This is not a pocket knife, It is not meant to slice through paper!) The machete is long enough to get a good swing to wack off branches from the trunks. Then when the tree trunks where to thick to chop it down, then flip the machete and you have a saw and boy can this saw! It cuts right through the trees with minimal effort. I recommend this machete.

I've using machetes since childhood, mostly removing bushes in the Caribbean. This machete is not only easy to handle but lightweight and very sharp. The saw is incredibly sharp. The handle is comfortable. I use it to shop old shipping pallets to use as firewood. The sheath is very well made and stiff enough to for protection. It has a sturdy belt loop. However because of the thinest of the blade, I do NOT recommend it for splitting wood except for producing kindle.

Calidad y precio muy convenientes para este artículo muy útil para el senderismo, campismo y otras actividades recreativas que incluyan estar en campo abierto con maleza.

Nice machete, comfortable handle. Worth every dime.

Por precio es un muy buen producto