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Gerber Junior Gator Machete

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    Gerber Junior Gator Machete

    • $19.95
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    Item # 808173

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    The Gerber Junior Gator machete may be compact but it packs a wallop for battling weeds and other invasive plants.

    • Sharp, high carbon steel blade/saw and grippy polyamide and rubber handle make brush-clearing jobs a cinch
    • Gerber Junior Gator machete comes with a durable riveted nylon sheath

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    Gerber Junior Gator Machete Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Camping
    11.25 inches
    18.75 inches
    High carbon steel
    Polyamide/rubber
    14.3 ounces
    Max blade length (in.)
    Length
    Blade material
    Handle material
    Weight

    Gerber Junior Gator Machete Customer Reviews

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    Gerber Junior Gator Machete
     
    4.3

    (based on 6 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Durable (5)
    • Easy to use (5)
    • Easy to clean (4)
    • Functional (4)
    • Lightweight (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Camping (4)
      • Rugged camping (3)
      • Survival (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid adventurer (3)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (3)

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      May

      23

      2013

       
      4.0

      Great tool

      By Ryan the Mayor

      from North Georgia

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      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Clean
      • Easy To Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Camping

        Comments about Gerber Junior Gator Machete:

        This is a great little machete. It came sharp out of the box and has a good weight to it. The grip on it feels nice and tacky and the included sheath has a loop to strap it to your pack/belt etc. I've used it to strip ~1 inch thick branches off of limbs for firewood and it cut right through them with little effort. The saw part of the blade is a little cumbersome to get the cut started but sheared through wood pretty well once it was.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Feb

        14

        2013

         
        5.0

        Perfect Go Bag Attachment

        By Coffee Guru

        from Otis, KS

        About Me Avid Griller

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer
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        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Clean
        • Easy To Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Go Bag
          • Hiking

          Comments about Gerber Junior Gator Machete:

          Its attached to my Go Bag that stays in my Jeep. No matter where I am I can survive with what is in that bag, and you never know what you might need. This attachment comes in really handy.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          May

          5

          2012

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Best machete ever

          By Aidfieldworker

          from Ibarra, Ecuador

          About Me Professional/Guide

          See all my reviews

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          Pros

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

          Cons

          • Hard to sharpen serrated

          Best Uses

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

          Comments about Gerber Junior Gator Machete:

          Humanitarian field worker in South America and Africa. Only machete I would ever use. Excellent for clearing brush and sawing (especially useful when your truck gets stuck in the mud and you need to lay down traction). Field tested and approved.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          4

          2011

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Looks tuff

          By Purplehaze

          from Oregon

          About Me Avid Adventurer

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          Pros

          • Easy to clean
          • Easy to Use
          • Lightweight
          • Multi-function

          Cons

          • Not as sharp as hoping 4

          Best Uses

          • All around tool

          Comments about Gerber Junior Gator Machete:

          Great fit in back pack,nice light all around tool.the only thing I didn't
          Like was right hand only carry sheath! I'm a lefty only and machete
          Only fits in sheath one way and can only be drawn out from the
          Right side waist carry correctly,The sticker glue cleans off real
          easy with a bit of stove fuel in a couple swipes! So easy to do
          I did it right handed!

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          24

          2011

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great Price, Good Machete

          By Nathan the Camping Gazelle

          from The Woods, WA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

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          Pros

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

          Cons

          • Sticker on Blade

          Best Uses

          • Campgrounds
          • Rugged Camping
          • Survival

          Comments about Gerber Junior Gator Machete:

          This little thumper works great for hacking brush and the saw blade is functional and sharp.

          Right away I used this thing to collect firewood, and split wood, it worked great.

          The reduced price is an awesome deal!

          The only down sides are the sheath is a bit rough when trying to put the blade in and out, and the blade comes with a sticker on it that leaves a sticky residue when you pull it off.

          Overall a great buy!

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          9

          2011

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Almost Perfect

          By Western Woods Walker

          from Portland, Oregon

          About Me Avid Adventurer

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          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Durable
          • Lightweight
          • Multi-function

          Cons

          • Sheath Design

          Best Uses

          • Campgrounds
          • Hunting
          • Rugged Camping
          • Survival

          Comments about Gerber Junior Gator Machete:

          This more compact machete is not as effective at yard work as a full sized model. However, it is lighter, fits in a backpack much better, and is an effective chopping/sawing tool. Great for firewood gathering as well as minor trail work. The high carbon blade works well with fire strikers. Good durability so far.

          The sheath functions, but poorly.

          Lastly, as a double edged tool there is no safe side for the clumsy. Butterfingers beware!

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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