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product_id: 177304193
title: "Gear Gator Machete 25\" with Plain Edge Blade and Saw, Gator Grip and Protective Sheath for Gardening, Survival, Hunting, Camping and Bushcraft, Black"
brand: "gerber"
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# 18" high carbon steel blade Gator Grip rubberized handle Dual-purpose saw edge Gear Gator Machete 25" with Plain Edge Blade and Saw, Gator Grip and Protective Sheath for Gardening, Survival, Hunting, Camping and Bushcraft, Black

**Brand:** gerber
**Price:** R1227
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪓 Slash through your outdoor tasks with the ultimate dual-purpose machete!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gear Gator Machete 25" with Plain Edge Blade and Saw, Gator Grip and Protective Sheath for Gardening, Survival, Hunting, Camping and Bushcraft, Black by gerber
- **How much does it cost?** R1227 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/177304193-gear-gator-machete-25-with-plain-edge-blade-and-saw)

## Best For

- gerber enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gerber brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dual-Function Edge:** Reverse saw blade tackles tougher brush and wood with ease
- • **Lifetime Confidence:** Backed by Gerber’s limited lifetime warranty for trusted durability
- • **Precision-Cut Power:** 18-inch high carbon stainless steel blade for effortless chopping and slicing
- • **Grip That Won't Quit:** Textured Gator Grip handle ensures secure hold in wet or dry conditions
- • **Lightweight Trail Companion:** Only 1.12 lbs and 25.7" overall length—perfect for hiking and outdoor expeditions

## Overview

The Gerber Gear Gator Machete is a versatile 25.7-inch outdoor tool featuring an 18-inch high carbon stainless steel blade with a plain edge on one side and a saw blade on the other. Its rubberized Gator Grip handle offers secure handling in all conditions, while the lightweight design (1.12 lbs) makes it ideal for gardening, camping, survival, and bushcraft. Included nylon sheath ensures safe transport. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, this machete delivers reliable performance for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

## Description

The Gerber Gear Gator Machete is an essential wilderness tool that combines excellence, innovation, and durable steel for outdoor enthusiasts and survivalists. This versatile camping knife features an 18" long high carbon steel blade with precision grind for effortless cutting, and a heavy-duty saw on the reverse side for tackling larger tasks in the wild. The rubberized Gator Grip handle ensures maximum grip and comfort in any situation, wet or dry, making it perfect for bushcraft and survival scenarios. Included is a riveted, nylon sheath for easy storage and safe transport during your outdoor adventures. Elevate your camping gear, emergency survival kit, hiking accessories, and job performance with this reliable machete. Like all Gerber products, this outdoor survival tool is backed by the Gerber Guarantee, our limited lifetime warranty, ensuring its quality for all your wilderness expeditions.

Review: A Serious Bang for Your Buck - Let's start out by shouting from the rooftops that this little guy rocks! There are a couple of minor issues, but it's definitely getting 5 stars for an amazing value at $15.59. Let's go over the good stuff first (and there's plenty of it): The Gerber junior has several attributes that take it way beyond just a good deal. As said above, the price is right. At $15 - $20, it's a total bargain ... Your argument is invalid. While this mini machete certainly isn't made of the finest, imported, hand crafted materials (refer to price), if used within its limits, it seriously gets the job done. Because it's lightweight and half the length of a full size machete, you can easily carry it on your belt, or strap it to a pack and you'll barely know it's there until you need it. That being said — Don't let the smaller size fool you. OK sure. You probably won't get far cutting through towering oaks or sequoias, but it will chop right through a 3/4 in diameter branch with one clean shot. You can take down one inchers with a couple more chops, and you can get through branches that are 2 in in diameter or more if you have a little patience and throw in a dab of elbow grease. Somehow they definitely found a pretty solid balance between being light enough to take backpacking but heavy enough to chop through some decent branches. Another rare and good thing to find in a cheap cutting tool (despite some reviews that say otherwise) is that the blade comes out of the factory pretty sharp. After a few minutes with a decent sharpener, you can get the edge to cut through Kryptonite. No complaints in that department. Especially for the price. To protect and haul your blade, the nylon sheath is decent enough. It seems like it should stand up to some punishment while still being light enough that it doesn't add any noticeable weight when the blade is sheathed and on your hip. The velcro strap isn't particularly sturdy, but hopefully it will hold up. For the money, you can't ask for too much more than that. Now on to the bad (just a couple of minor non deal breakers): The machete is not full tang. For those that are new to knives and machetes, the tang refers to how far the metal blade runs up the grip. The Gerber jr. is not a full tang blade. This could become problematic somewhere down the road and could potentially lead to a broken blade or grip if you are using your blade as a rock hammer. Don't forget that you aren't paying big bucks for a product that will last you generations. Despite it's ... lacking of tang, if you treat the blade right and use it properly and within it's limits (that means NO prying), it feels like it will last through many outings in the woods. The other little hiccup in an overall awesome product, is the saw function. It's a great idea (note the use of the word "idea"), and if absolutely necessary, you could use it to (eventually) saw through larger pieces of wood. However, I think that this one looks a little better on paper and is exactly as I said before. A great "idea." It just isn't that practical. The saw blades are sharp and staggered like a saw is supposed to be. The problem is that they are too thick to efficiently saw through large diameter material. When trying to saw back and forth, you seem to have to devote a lot of energy and attention to avoid getting the saw teeth stuck in the log every other stroke. It can become frustrating and time consuming, and if you're backpacking or camping, your time would probably be better spent searching for dry tinder or picking a guitar by the fire. Now remember. This is far from a deal breaker. How much sawing are you really planing on doing with your MACHETE anyway? The conclusion is simple. This Gerber jr. is a serious bang for your buck. It works. It looks solid. It feels solid, and it hasn't failed yet. Overall this blade is absolutely ideal for taking on the trail to help gather fire wood or clear a site for a shelter. Although it seems to be born to be taken into the mountains on a trek, it can also be used around the yard for small to medium sized clearing jobs. If you are looking for a smaller answer to a full sized machete and don't want to dull up the blade of your hunting knife, this bitchin' little piece of hardware is definitely for you.
Review: Quality products - Great machete for price. Gets a great edge.

## Features

- DURABLE GARDENING TOOLS: The Gerber Gator 25" Gardening Machete features an 18" plain edge steel blade on one side and a saw blade on the reverse, includes a textured Gator Grip rubberized handle and a nylon sheath for secure carrying and storage
- INNOVATIVE DESIGN: Gator Grip provides a secure grip in wet or dry conditions, offering a comfortable and stable feel for various gardening and outdoor tasks
- OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS: The Gator Machete corrosion-resistant high carbon stainless steel blade and rubberized handle are ideal for gardening, chopping and clearing brush, and many other uses such as hunting, camping, survival, bushcraft and gardening
- COMPACT AND CONVENIENT: Compact and Portable with 18" blade length; 25" overall length; 18 oz weight; Perfect size for trailblazing and outdoor expeditions.
- GERBER GUARANTEE: Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, ensuring quality and reliability in all Gerber essential outdoor gear

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B082VYF778 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,996 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #5 in Gardening Machetes |
| Blade Length | 18 Inches |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Brand | Gerber |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (5,296) |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Hand Orientation | Left |
| Handle Material | Rubber |
| Item Weight | 1.12 pounds |
| Item model number | 30-001790 |
| Manufacturer | Gerber |
| Product Dimensions | 25.7"L x 2.1"W |
| Style | 18" Dual Purpose Blade |
| UPC | 013658161887 |

## Product Details

- **Blade Length:** 18 Inches
- **Blade Material:** High Carbon Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Gerber
- **Handle Material:** Rubber
- **Style:** 18" Dual Purpose Blade

## Images

![Gear Gator Machete 25" with Plain Edge Blade and Saw, Gator Grip and Protective Sheath for Gardening, Survival, Hunting, Camping and Bushcraft, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vI0uVfSfL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it full tang and will it chop down the undead**
A: No, the tang does not go through until the end. It is 3/4, you can see the bolts in the handle where the steel ends.

**Q: Does the sheath have a belt loop built into it? Or is there a way to attach to a belt if desired?**
A: As others have said, I does have a loop on the sheath.  It is the same loop that the velcro retention strap passes through to hold the machete in the sheath.  Mine has not yet ever been hung on a belt and the loop is very tight; but, I cannot see any reason it would not accommodate a belt and should hold the sheath and machete quite snugly against the wearer's body.  The loop is made of a material much thinner and lighter than the sheath itself.  It may prove to be much less durable than the sheath and may break (or tear) before the sheath shows any significant wear.  If I were planning to wear this on my belt regularly, under rigorous field conditions, I would probably consider upgrading this 'belt loop' to a sturdier material.

**Q: Is this made in the USA?**
A: No its not. The only machetes made in the USA are customs and Ontario. Most of Gerber's current knives are chinese made.

**Q: Is this good for fighting zombies?**
A: I would think it would do quite well with Zombies as long as you are not taking on too many at a time. I have chopped cactus and my mother in law with it and found that it will retain a sharp blade even after aggressive use. It is weighted nicely and as long as I fully committed to the chop I was able to get the blade through completely and only once did it get stuck. If you are chopping through bone you should be careful as you don't want to remove your own legs and feet - and be sure to keep a solid grip on the handle while using the wrist cord. I keep the machete in my trunk along with a good shovel, duct tape and a tarp. Always be prepared!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Serious Bang for Your Buck
*by L***. on February 13, 2013*

Let's start out by shouting from the rooftops that this little guy rocks! There are a couple of minor issues, but it's definitely getting 5 stars for an amazing value at $15.59. Let's go over the good stuff first (and there's plenty of it): The Gerber junior has several attributes that take it way beyond just a good deal. As said above, the price is right. At $15 - $20, it's a total bargain ... Your argument is invalid. While this mini machete certainly isn't made of the finest, imported, hand crafted materials (refer to price), if used within its limits, it seriously gets the job done. Because it's lightweight and half the length of a full size machete, you can easily carry it on your belt, or strap it to a pack and you'll barely know it's there until you need it. That being said — Don't let the smaller size fool you. OK sure. You probably won't get far cutting through towering oaks or sequoias, but it will chop right through a 3/4 in diameter branch with one clean shot. You can take down one inchers with a couple more chops, and you can get through branches that are 2 in in diameter or more if you have a little patience and throw in a dab of elbow grease. Somehow they definitely found a pretty solid balance between being light enough to take backpacking but heavy enough to chop through some decent branches. Another rare and good thing to find in a cheap cutting tool (despite some reviews that say otherwise) is that the blade comes out of the factory pretty sharp. After a few minutes with a decent sharpener, you can get the edge to cut through Kryptonite. No complaints in that department. Especially for the price. To protect and haul your blade, the nylon sheath is decent enough. It seems like it should stand up to some punishment while still being light enough that it doesn't add any noticeable weight when the blade is sheathed and on your hip. The velcro strap isn't particularly sturdy, but hopefully it will hold up. For the money, you can't ask for too much more than that. Now on to the bad (just a couple of minor non deal breakers): The machete is not full tang. For those that are new to knives and machetes, the tang refers to how far the metal blade runs up the grip. The Gerber jr. is not a full tang blade. This could become problematic somewhere down the road and could potentially lead to a broken blade or grip if you are using your blade as a rock hammer. Don't forget that you aren't paying big bucks for a product that will last you generations. Despite it's ... lacking of tang, if you treat the blade right and use it properly and within it's limits (that means NO prying), it feels like it will last through many outings in the woods. The other little hiccup in an overall awesome product, is the saw function. It's a great idea (note the use of the word "idea"), and if absolutely necessary, you could use it to (eventually) saw through larger pieces of wood. However, I think that this one looks a little better on paper and is exactly as I said before. A great "idea." It just isn't that practical. The saw blades are sharp and staggered like a saw is supposed to be. The problem is that they are too thick to efficiently saw through large diameter material. When trying to saw back and forth, you seem to have to devote a lot of energy and attention to avoid getting the saw teeth stuck in the log every other stroke. It can become frustrating and time consuming, and if you're backpacking or camping, your time would probably be better spent searching for dry tinder or picking a guitar by the fire. Now remember. This is far from a deal breaker. How much sawing are you really planing on doing with your MACHETE anyway? The conclusion is simple. This Gerber jr. is a serious bang for your buck. It works. It looks solid. It feels solid, and it hasn't failed yet. Overall this blade is absolutely ideal for taking on the trail to help gather fire wood or clear a site for a shelter. Although it seems to be born to be taken into the mountains on a trek, it can also be used around the yard for small to medium sized clearing jobs. If you are looking for a smaller answer to a full sized machete and don't want to dull up the blade of your hunting knife, this bitchin' little piece of hardware is definitely for you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality products
*by S***E on February 8, 2026*

Great machete for price. Gets a great edge.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Whether in the amazon or the urban jungle this will get the job done
*by S***L on November 29, 2025*

I use it to fight the homeless fent junkies away from my property and trash cans. Its worked well and has been reliable, well made, and stays pretty sharp. I like the loop I can keep on my wrist to ensure I have a trusted grip and can keep swinging away at arms and legs. For the price this tool has been a lifesaver, highly recommend!

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