Gerber 22-41576 Gator Machete with Sheath

Gerber 22-41576 Gator Machete with Sheath

Great Tool!

This is an excellnt value for the moeny. This is a very versatile tool. It has come in very handy clearing scrub brush from behind my property.

Gerber machete- NOT up to par

I own and love many Gerber Products. This Machete is not one of them. The blade bent and cracked on the first swing at some 1/4"-1/2" thick brush. This Item not worthy of the Gerber name. Scott Phillips Franktown Colorado

Needs Field Test

The Gerber "Gator" appears to be a good machete, but I've not yet had the chance to field test it. The handle is well-designed and comfortable. I like it better than other machete handles I've used because it is soft on the surface and hard as iron underneath. It is also ergonomically friendly; it fits into my hand's natural contours nicely. I haven't yet decided weather I like the ridge back. I suppose it depends on how much I hurt myself with it this summer. One other minor con for the sawback is that they make drawing and putting away more difficult. On the plus side, it should be excellent for mowing through harder and thicker brush. I feel a little dubious about it's use as an actual saw, but it might work. I do wish Gerber would post what kind of steel they used so I know I'm not getting suckered with some pansy, high-chromium junk that's better suited for the rims on a Lexus. The price is excellent; even with shipping, it was only about $25.00. Gerber generally makes quality products, so I am giving this machete the benefit of the doubt for now. I'll write another review in August with the real story.

Not what it cuts out to be

I ordered this machette to blaze trees for a property paint line. However right ofter receiving it, I used it to trim a small bush next to my driveway. Although it is as sharp as a knife the metal edge bent easily, and now it is serrated and useless just from cutting < 1/4 inch stems for less than 5 min. I am not sure what type of brush it will cut without getting damaged.

Good enough for me

I purchased this for clearing brush that consisted of TONS of vines and pricker bushes. Also since I used last weekend when it was still sort of winter, most of the stuff wasn't full of life. It cut anything I tried. I was pretty happy with it. It wasn't as sharp as I would have hoped but if you run out and get a sharpening stone it probably wouldn't be a bad idea. But overall out of the box it was able to cut through the vines and such. I would recommend or lend this to a friend in need of the same. I plan on using it again next weekend without sharpening it.