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Frontline
05-10-2010, 07:03 PM
Any opinions on the Gerber Gator Machette? Im looking for a Field Machette, was considering a GI, but cant find any that arent Chi-com knockoffs, flimsy and made of crap steel.
Theres "Cold steel", but just dont see one that grabs me.
The Gerber Gator seems to fit the bill. Anyone have one? Likes/Dislikes?
I dig the grip and sheath, looks to be pretty tough too.
Thanks gang!
-Scott
http://images.gerbertools.com/Lg/5949_1/31-000082_Gerber_Gator_Machete_Jr.jpg
Secpro
05-10-2010, 08:05 PM
I don't have one, but That looks pretty durable in comparison to some of the others I've came across.
Satan_3pc
05-10-2010, 09:20 PM
I've always liked the Gerber handles. My first full size folding knife was a Gerber. Christmas present from my dad.
anthony20031
05-10-2010, 09:41 PM
I have the same one and love it!
Frontline
05-14-2010, 09:48 PM
Okay, so I bought 3 of them, all they had in stock at the wholesaler, 11.78 each, 9 bux shipping UPS ground. I gave one each to my 2 best buds and Jeepin buddies, and kept the third. The handle is ergonomic to the Nth degree, the blade is sharp as hell, and the saw back cut a 2x4 in 42 seconds. Not bad. The blade is flimsy, in that you can flex it, but on a downstroke its lethal.
Im happy. The sheath is VERY nice too.
I put it in my Jeep where it will stay until needed.
The blade is flimsy, in that you can flex it
a machete should flex... let see some pics of the 2X4... then chop some stuff :duel:
ps: we need a machete smiley :bolt:
Frontline
05-26-2010, 08:56 PM
RIP Brother.