Gerber Gator Machete Pro ?

[Sheriff McClelland]

Any feedback on these ? Thanks

http://www.gerbergear.com/Apocalypse/Ge ... _31-000705

[Buck]

I haven't used one but the design is a basic copy of this widely beloved little gem. http://www.woodmanspal.com/categories/
If it says Bear Grylls name anywhere on the tool or packaging I would not buy it. (Because I'm a prick like that. ) I think for the money differnce, I'd buy the original sans sheath and make my own sheath for it.

[Sheriff McClelland]

I had seen the Woodsman's Pal years ago but never bought one . Kinda forgot about them . Made in USA is nice too .

I didn't see BG's name involved with this one . Just "The Walking Dead" notation .

Thanks

[MasterMaker]

From a marketing vs earnings standpoint, I bet gerber is raking in the $$$ because of the grilled bear association.

But buying something endorsed by a vegan that eats bugs because it makes good television and who's "survival" show revolves around taking as many risks as possible while wasting as much energy as possible......................let's just say that gerber has alienated a large portion of their customer base to make money of the wannabears.

[Sheriff McClelland]

From a marketing vs earnings standpoint, I bet gerber is raking in the $$$ because of the grilled bear association.

But buying something endorsed by a vegan that eats bugs because it makes good television and who's "survival" show revolves around taking as many risks as possible while wasting as much energy as possible......................let's just say that gerber has alienated a large portion of their customer base to make money of the wannabears.

I didn't see his name on this product ...

[dbcar]

I'd get the woodsmans pal. The gerber is made in China. Thats a huge no for me.

[DaleGribble]

Already been said that its Chinese but the grip on these are Mindanao awkward as well. Seem dubious as far as reliability and uncomfortable to say the least.

[Verity]

the gerber isnt as well made as the woodsmans pal. i believe there is a youtube video floating around somewhere comparing the two.

[Sheriff McClelland]

I'm leaning hard towards the "Pal" . Contacted them by email to see about possible dealer pricing but no response so far (week) .

[Sheriff McClelland]

I handled the Gerber ,,, bought the Woodsman's Pal "Military Premium M284" . No comparison . This is a serious tool !

Over 70 years in production and still made in Pennsylvania

[Storm Crow]

Without holding either one in hand, just going by pictures, good choice!