Gerber 22-41420 Gator Combo Axe II
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Gerber 22-41420 Gator Combo Axe II
Customer Review: Good axe, imperfect duality
Summary: 3 Stars
The Good
The axe is highly practical for hiking, camping, aka portable use. It has a light handle, its unaffected by water, the holster is very secure and un-encumbering and the saw blade-knife is just the right size to be useful for cutting branches or something as small as rope or pine bows for bedding.
The metal is the best I've ever seen. I used the back end of the hatchet to hammer a friend's hardware store generic hatchet into a log and it severely dented the the back end of his hatchet while leaving not even a scratch on the Gerber hatchet.
The Bad
Although the knife has a strong magnet holding it in the hollow, yet highly sturdy, handle of the axe. This magnet does not hold the saw-knife during use of the axe.
Customer Review: Good for the money
Summary: 4 Stars
Have carried this hatchet and saw hunting for the past several years, and it has seen multiple uses: clearing shooting lanes, etc. On mor ethan one occasion, the saw has been used as a bone saw for a successful hunt. It has held up admirably.Customer Review: Good light weight axe
Summary: 4 Stars
This isn't my preferred hand axe for daily use, but it's light weight and durable so it's perfect for my emergency/camping kit. It'll get the job done with a minimum of weight and the slide in saw makes it that much more useful, two tools in one. While I'm working on the larger stuff with the axe, my wife uses the saw to trim branches into kindling for the campfire. We get more work done in less time, and the whole thing takes up less space, and is lighter weight than a separate wood handled axe, and limbing saw.Customer Review: Good tool
Summary: 4 Stars
This axe combo works well and is light for its size. I really like the handle and the included small saw is actually usable and effective. It comes pretty dull but that is easy to fix. My only complaint is the finish on the head is a little sloppy but it does not significantly effect its function.Customer Review: Good tool.
Summary: 4 Stars
I usually steer away from gimmicky items, but I trust the Gerber brand and was impressed by the positive reviews here and elsewhere.
Two small details kept it from a 5 Star rating. The handle 'feels' an inch or two too long, and the heel of the axe is enclosed in the scabbard.
The first complaint is personal and not a big deal at all.
I camp quite a bit (Boy Scout leader). I use a hand axe as a light hammer as much as I use it to hack wood. Having the heel exposed in the scabbard allows hammer use while keeping the 'business end' safely enclosed.
I'll overcome that by being careful.
It's very light weight. Mine was sharp enough out of the box. Saw is way more useful than I first imagined.
It's comforting to know that replacement saws are available. Nice touch from a quality brand.
Well recommended.