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Gerber Gator Folding Wood Saw with Sheath
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Gerber Gator Folding Wood Saw with Sheath

Item # 730550

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This compact folding saw makes quick work of wood-cutting tasks with its double-cut saw tooth design and sturdy ergonomic grip.

  • Sturdy and effective stainless steel blades with double-cut teeth cut with 1/3 the effort of standard saw blades
  • Double-cut teeth saw effectively on both the pull and push stroke for greater efficiency
  • Fold-up design slips easily inside ballistic nylon sheath with belt loop and hook-and-loop security closure
  • Durable ABS plastic handle is ergonomically shaped and uses Gator textured rubber grips for sure handling in wet and dry conditions
  • Blades easily exchange via screw/button safety assembly at end of handle
  • Blade locks in the open position for safety; button releases blade for storage

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Item 730550

Gerber Gator Folding Wood Saw with Sheath Specs

Specification

Description

Weight8 ounces
Length16 inches
Closed length8.25 inches
Length of blade(s)7 inches
Blade materialStainless steel
Handle materialABS Plastic

Gerber Gator Folding Wood Saw with Sheath Customer Reviews

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Gerber Gator Folding Wood Saw with Sheath
 
3.0

(based on 22 reviews)

64%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable grip (16)
  • Lightweight (12)
  • Sharp blade (11)
  • Durable (7)
  • Easy to use (6)

Cons

  • Bends (3)
  • Delicate (3)

Best Uses

  • Campgrounds (13)
  • Backcountry camping (10)
  • Survival (10)
  • Day trips (9)
  • Road trips (7)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (11), Avid adventurer (9)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist (10)

Reviewed by 22 customers

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Nov

23

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Good for what it is designed for

By Mark_WI

from Wisconsin

About Me Casual Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Gerber Gator Folding Wood Saw with Sheath:

      This saw is not designed for heavy duty use. It is one of the lightest saws to carry while backpacking. In many areas of the backcountry there are laws stating that you may only collect downed wood. That is fine until you get to an area that is so picked clean that the only things around are 20 foot logs! That is where this little gerber can really come in handy. I have hacked 6 foot chunks off downed branches with ease with this little champ.
      The only problem comes when you rely too heavily on the saw. If you open an close it a lot and change the blades often the folding mechanism can start to loosen up. I was in the Ansel Adams Wilderness collecting firewood when the folding mechanism came apart, launching an internal part down a gravelly hill. I never found it and the saw was useless after that.
      Another issue I had was with safety. Since it isn't shaped like a traditional saw and the blade is fairly short you will have to use some interesting techniques while cutting with this saw. I slipped one time and slashed my leg open. It didn't go very deep but it left a nice scar. THis happened because I was kind of crawling around the log to saw in at a different spot.
      I will be buying another one of these for my next trip because the 8oz weight can't be beat. Again, the saw is good if you are in a pinch. And if you don't want to look like you are in the forestry business while collecting firewood. If it startes to loosen up or not want to close easily try to fix it or better yet, just buy a new one before you go on your trip.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      16

      2008

      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Good idea, but don't depend on it.

      By mrwalch

      from St. Paul, MN

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Sharp Blade
      • Small

      Cons

      • Bad blade release
      • Poor Craftsmanship

      Best Uses

        Comments about Gerber Gator Folding Wood Saw with Sheath:

        Brought it winter camping in BWCA. The second day the saw blade bent backwards and split the handle assembly in 2. I used it to cut logs and thick branches (the things I need a saw for, small branches just use hands), but I didn't abuse it. I am very dissapointed with this product for 2 reasons:
        1) I trust (or used too) the quality of products at REI.
        2) I own a gerber knife and love it, so I thought the saw would be of equal craftsmanship; not so.

        don't depend on this saw to work, especially in a situation when you absolutely need a saw.

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        9

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Well Cut Out for the Job at Hand

        By wolfhound898

        from Royal Oak, MI

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable Grip
        • Durable
        • Easy to clean
        • Easy to Use
        • Lightweight
        • Multi-function

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • All around tool
          • Campgrounds
          • Great gift
          • Rugged Camping
          • Survival

          Comments about Gerber Gator Folding Wood Saw with Sheath:

          I have owned and used this saw for years, it is very light weight and durable, I first sought out a good functional saw that could handle larger than its size tasks for backpacking primarily.

          However, I now own 3, Why? I find its great for all purpose work in landscaping too....its ability to cut better than many of the larger home tools......it works just as well for camping, even woodwork timber framing! I have poor dexterity in my hands, yet is light and the grip is comfortable. It has easy to clean exchangable blades and resists water corrosion well.Great for the elite tool pack at home or in the wilderness!

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Feb

          26

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Log Slides

          By Yup Yup

          from Beaver Creek, CO

          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Compact
          • Easy to Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • A little flimsy

          Best Uses

          • Making log slides

          Comments about Gerber Gator Folding Wood Saw with Sheath:

          This thing makes quick work of setting up log slides for snowboarding. Its a little too flimsy to abuse it, but its light weight and fits in the cargo pocket of my snowboard pants. Every jibber on the hill should pick one of these bad boys up. Build Logs. Ride the Beav!

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Feb

          12

          2009

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Blade is not durable

          By EasilyObsessed

          from Nashville, TN

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Easy to Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Delicate

          Best Uses

          • Campgrounds
          • Rugged Camping

          Comments about Gerber Gator Folding Wood Saw with Sheath:

          Blade snapped the very first time I used it. I'll just stick to the saw blade on my multi-tool in the future, at least it is durable.

          • Gift:
          • Yes
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Feb

          7

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Good Enough

          By icamp247

          from Summerfield, NC

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Durable
          • Lightweight
          • Multi-function

          Cons

          • Hard to Use

          Best Uses

          • All around tool
          • Campgrounds
          • Great gift
          • Hunting
          • Rugged Camping
          • Survival

          Comments about Gerber Gator Folding Wood Saw with Sheath:

          Well this thing got the job done once I finally opened it. The blade is super sharp and can take down many small trees, but it is very hard to open and close and you can't afford that sometimes when you're on the trail. But loosen the knob on the other side it opens easily but then you have to tighten it again. But even through that I'll give it a thumbs up.

          • Gift:
          • Yes
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jan

          1

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Works great, then falls apart

          By Jimbo the elder

          from California

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Easy to Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Delicate
          • Poorly Made

          Best Uses

          • Campgrounds

          Comments about Gerber Gator Folding Wood Saw with Sheath:

          I used this for cutting small trees/branches (less than 2" dia.) in trail maintenance and camping. It is very sharp, cuts quickly and is light and easy to stow/carry. On my first one the hinge joint fell apart. I got a replacement and was very careful with it, but it failed after a few uses. The plastic simply can't handle much stress.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jul

          29

          2008

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Watch your fingers!

          By Slim PA

          from Northeast PA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Gerber Gator Folding Wood Saw with Sheath:

              This item is very light and packable and the blade very sharp and useful. My issue with this product is the locking mechanism, which is very flimsy and not easy to maneuver. I came close to cutting myself several times while trying to hold the button down and manipulate the blade to align with its slot properly. I ended up bringing it back to the store.

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jul

              27

              2008

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Surprised me with its usefulness!

              By Jeff in CO

              from Denver, CO

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Easy to Use
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Rugged Camping

                Comments about Gerber Gator Folding Wood Saw with Sheath:

                Great product! You can cut your camp a sizable woodpile in short time with this little saw.

                The blade is a little bit flexible, and proper technique is important. With thin blades as on this saw or on the Svens, you must let the saw do the work: force the blade, and it WILL break or bend. I did end up with a "hot spot" on the inside of my thumb from holding the handle, but no blister.

                For the weight and the size, it's a winner! I like the Sven saws too, but at twice the weight they haven't won me over.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                Apr

                25

                2008

                (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                1.0

                Flimsy Blade

                By EasilyObsessed

                from Nashville, TN

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Comfortable Grip
                • Sharp Blade

                Cons

                • Bends
                • Poor Craftsmanship

                Best Uses

                • Backcountry Camping
                • Campgrounds
                • Day Trips

                Comments about Gerber Gator Folding Wood Saw with Sheath:

                The blade snapped the very first time I used it. Ill stick with the saw blade on my leatherman in the future.

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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