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Gerber Gator Combo Axe
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Gerber Gator Combo Axe

Item # 730549

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This handy and lightweight combo of a pack axe and knife is light and compact enough to come along on backpack trips and car-camping excursions.

  • Polyamide handle is virtually indestructible and very lightweight
  • Space-saving design features a hideaway knife that stores inside the axe handle; patented magnetic lock keeps knife secure but easy to retrieve
  • Ergonomic design of knife and axe handle fits comfortably in the hand for sure cutting and swinging
  • Gator textured rubber over handle offers a sure grip and is injection-molded around the axe head to ensure it won't separate or come loose
  • Durable ballistic nylon sheath protects axe edge and affords easy transport via belt loop webbing on back
  • Knife also features Gator textured 4-inch polyamide handle and 3-inch steel blade

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Item 730549

Gerber Gator Combo Axe Specs

Specification

Description

Weight1 lb. 11 oz.
LengthAxe 8.75/knife 7 inches
Length of blade(s)Axe 2.5/knife 3 inches
Blade materialForged steel
Handle materialPolyamide/rubber

Gerber Gator Combo Axe Customer Reviews

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Gerber Gator Combo Axe
 
3.4

(based on 19 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable grip (13)
  • Durable (13)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Multi-function (4)
  • Sharp blade (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Survival (10)
    • Camping (9)
    • Backcountry camping (8)
    • Kayak / canoe / rafting (4)
    • Day trip (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (12), Casual/ recreational (4), Casual adventurer (4)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Survivalist / minimalist (3)

    Reviewed by 19 customers

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    Nov

    30

    2008

    (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Not worth it

    By JimmerBean

    from SLC, UT

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Lightweight
    • Multi-function

    Cons

    • Small Handle

    Best Uses

    • Survival

    Comments about Gerber Gator Combo Axe:

    For being a Gerber I had higher expectations. Short handle makes this axe hard to use for anything larger than kindling. Knife in the bottom falls out easily. Would rather just throw an extra knife in the bag if it is really necessary. Because it is lighter and the handle is shorter you don't quite get the momentum or leverage needed to cut well. I would agree that given an emergency situation this would come in handy but I am the type that will carry the extra weight if it is practical. Would rather have a longer and/or heavier axe.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

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

    (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jan

    10

    2008

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Want to see my scar?

    By the other Andy

    from San Diego

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Durable

    Cons

    • No knife lock
    • Short unbalanced

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds

    Comments about Gerber Gator Combo Axe:

    Love Gerber, but this one misses the mark. Not only does it seem too short to get a good balanced swing, the knife magnet leaves something to be desired. I generally remove the knife when using the hatchet, but recently failed to do so in an attempt to set tent stakes in windy and oncoming rain. Knife slid out on the upstroke and gave nice puncture wound on the down stroke. I agree, not intelligent, and my fault, but still not a good design.

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

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    12

    2007

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Not bad, can be made batter

    By lumpymike

    from San Diego

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Durable

    Cons

    • Came Dull

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Campgrounds
    • Day Trips
    • River Trips
    • Road Trips
    • Survival

    Comments about Gerber Gator Combo Axe:

    As another reviewer stated, both the axe and knife were quite dull out of the package. However after shapening them, I have been quite pleasently supprised with how well they work. The knife takes a great edge and seems to keep it pretty well, comfortable in the hand and does not slip. The axe is a great chopper for it's size, and I have used it on many trips. I prefer it to a similar sized Gransfors for those who know what that means. I usually toss it in a pack and forget it is there until I need it.
    Great by and I would get another for my son once he is able to get one in boyscouts.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    6

    2007

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Looks good on paper.....

    By velo311

    from Boulder, CO

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Durable

    Cons

    • Dull Out of the Box
    • Poor Craftsmanship

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Campgrounds
    • Survival

    Comments about Gerber Gator Combo Axe:

    I bought this axe because i like Gerber products. I still like Gerber products, but after using this axe once I returned it. It was dull out of the box, but that wasn't the crux for me (getting it sharpened is no problem). When using the backside of the axe as a hammer (pounding in tent stakes) the knife consistently fell out of the handle. the first time it happened it fell on my foot, luckily the handle of the knife hit first. So, if you place on using this, you'll need to use a piece of tape to hold the knife in.

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

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Dec

    13

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great little tool!

    By back yard man

    from Vandalia Ohio

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Pros

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

    Cons

    • The knife retention

    Best Uses

    • All around tool
    • Survival

    Comments about Gerber Gator Combo Axe:

    Great little tool! The set came sharp,but I can't leave things alone and sharpened them to my liking. The knife is good for small jobs without being too big,cleaning small game,small carving chores. The knife handle may be a bit short for big hands,but it's not meant for heavy use. The thumb grooves on the back of the blade are good to strike a firesteel with. Hatchet does a good job of splitting wood,sharpening sticks,etc. the handle is short ,I feel this maybe safer because you can only use it for what it's meant for.GET A SAW TO CUT STICKS YOU CAN'T BREAK!!! Knife retention could be better but just take it out to use the hatchet,or make a alternative retention system for backup to the magnets. I keep mine on my pack and use the old duct tape to keep the knife from falling out.

    • 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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    Oct

    28

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Portable and lightweight

    By burkportly

    from Chicago, IL

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Lightweight
    • Multi-function

    Cons

    • Awkward balance

    Best Uses

      Comments about Gerber Gator Combo Axe:

      Used it for a short three day camping trip to split logs into kindling. I didn't realize it came dull out of the box, but that was no big deal. Like many other reviewers, I take the knife out of the handle for safety's sake when chopping, so I didn't feel the knife in the handle was unsafe. It was great to have such a small axe to pack away in my backpack instead of lugging around my larger hatchet.

      • 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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      May

      21

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Good for what it is

      By Adam J

      from St. Louis, Mo

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to carry
      • Light

      Cons

      • No knife lock

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • River Trips
      • Road Trips

      Comments about Gerber Gator Combo Axe:

      Perfect for what it is. Axe head does come dull out of the package. Not for actually chopping down a tree, but great for splitting kindling, removing small limbs. Knife sharp and handy, though tends to come loose.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      14

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great Tool!

      By luv2backpack

      from Tobaccoville, NC

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable Grip
      • Durable
      • Sharp Blade

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Day Trips

        Comments about Gerber Gator Combo Axe:

        This axe worked out great for gathering firewood at the campsite. I would suggest removing the knife before using the axe because it tends to move around inside during use. Other than that it is a good compact axe to add to any backpack.

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        1

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Very Functional

        By MurrayTheTrout

        from Detroit, MI

        About Me Casual/ Recreational, Student

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable Grip
        • Durable
        • Good Combo

        Cons

        • Dull Out of the Box
        • No Locking Device

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • River Trips
        • Survival

        Comments about Gerber Gator Combo Axe:

        It's a very nice combination of tools. The hatchet is light and well balanced and very effective, as long as you sharpen it prior to your first use. The knife is the perfect size and shape for carving and whittling. I can definitely see this tool being useful in a survival situation. That being said, i found the problems with this design a little frustrating too. The knife doesn't stay in the handle well while you're swinging the hatchet real hard, it pops out when you put any sort of large force into your swings. This is potentially dangerous.
        If you price other Gerber hatchets and axes though, the combo is really a nice deal.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        12

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        A Good Combo

        By The Climbing Camper

        from Wilsonville, OR

        About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Climber

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable Grip
        • Durable
        • Good Combo

        Cons

        • No Locking Device

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips
        • Survival

        Comments about Gerber Gator Combo Axe:

        The hatchet was dull out of the box (to prevent accidents? Who knows.) but the knife was nice and sharp. I haven't had any trouble with the magnets that hold the knife in the handle of the hatchet, but I wouldn't have minded seeing some sort of locking strap as well for extra precaution. If I'm ever in doubt I usually take the knife out of the handle. Why risk injury? Other than that, it packs well, and it's sheath is durable. I have mine placed on the outside of my pack for easy access to the knife.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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