The Gerber Gator Pro is a tough tool at a tough price to beat. This machete has a respectable MSRP of $61, but it’s now available for a mere $29.99. This behemoth features a unique blade design that’s similar to the Russian special forces machete – which is battle proven. Gerber really made a versatile tool that can cover so many roles when exploring the outdoors – or just cleaning out your overgrown back yard.
The Gerber Gator Pro has a blade design that is a cross between a standard machete and a scythe. Its 10 1/2″ straight blade is beefy enough to cut down a mid-sized tree, and its scythe edge makes a great vine and brush tool. I always say “your tool is only as strong as its weakest point,” and Gerber designed this tool to be full tang. It loses no integrity where the blade meets the handle. The Gator Pro uses black coated carbon steel that is easy to sharpen and has good edge retention.
Personally, I don’t care for the Gator Grip handle material. I feel like it’s too gummy, and I like something a little more firm when I’m swinging with force – but to each their own. The Gator Grip handle is a rubber material with an aggressive grip pattern that resembles the skin of a gator. The Gator Pro uses a two-rivet, reinforced design to secure the handle to the tang. That’s probably a good thing when considering how much abuse machetes go through during normal use.
The Gator Pro also has a few other goodies included for your $29.99. The handle features a lanyard hole and the lanyard to secure it to your wrist. It’s probably a good thing to use in case the blade tries to get away from you. It also comes with a military-grade nylon sheath that contains a sharpening stone. Carbon blades are super easy to sharpen in the field, so having the stone included cuts down on your work to buy more accessories.
The Gator Pro Details
- Carbon steel blade
- Gator Grip handle
- 10 1/2″ blade length
- 16 1/2″ overall length
- Nylon sheath
- Sharpening stone included
For under $30, there are some solid features on the Gerber Gator Pro. I like the special forces style blade and toughness – though I’m not a fan of the handle, I have to admit the Gator Grip isn’t bad either. You can check it out by simply clicking the button below.
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