Gerber Versafix Machete Knife Hybrid, Survival Camping Tool, 14.3", Black

Probably not the greatest steel, but still a great tool all around. I have used it a lot since I purchased it, and it has done everything I have needed it to. The weight distribution is fantastic so it chops through things as well or better than things twice the size. Some reviews I read mentioned that it is difficult to sharpen, but I disagree. It is obviously different to sharpen, due to the unique blade shape, but really not hard. You will get plenty of practice too because it doesn't hold the greatest edge, but when you get a good edge on it, you can chop, baton, feather stick, etc.

The sheath is nice and quick but sturdy enough for collisions. I traversed a canyon and slipped and fell on the sheath; it did not break or hurt me.

First day out of the box... Sheath is junk. I'm sure most of you expected that. I did too. Ballistic nylon is just to give you something to put it in. Steel is 3CR13...which...while nothing to write home about...gets the job done. Heat treat on the product I received is excellent. Chopped on some seasoned American Elm and...while it took some doing...it did get it done. Tried to baton the five inch Elm but couldn't. No surprise there. American Elm is all but unsplittable...but the blade didn't break, chip or take a permanent bend even though the cross grain of the Elm did stress the blade out of shape it snapped right back after it was removed. I would not have attempted this with the Pro. The "baton gimping" is pretty worthless on a six inch round as it disappears onto the round almost immediately. If batoning big rounds is important to you, this is not for you. The tip profile all but guarantees your batoning mallet is going to glance right off on anything over four inches. Two, three and four inch stuff it sings right through. It would likely do five inch splittable wood well too. Personally, I've never batoned a piece of wood in the field or at home except in these types of tests...but...I supposed it's nice to know one could access dry kindling in an emergency. Tested the edge on some cardboard after messing around with it for about an hour and it still cut just using it's own weight...and I haven't done a thing to it...it's still the out-of-the-box edge. The grind looks great, even on both sides and centered. And it is very light and comfortable. Other than the sheath being junk...and most nylon sheaths are...I'm pretty pleased with it. It exceeded my expectations

Good camping utility blade

It has held up great and holds an edge while being put to work. For the price you can't beat it !

I don't expect to use my longer machetes again. This one chops just as well, due to forward-heavy design, and it is much easier to lug around on my belt all day.

45 bucks for a hybrid machete, that’s amazing. Came out of the box really sharp. If you want something that can chop, stab, and slice, this is what you need.

I am not regretful for purchasing this, but this would be for specific tasks and not all of what it is advertised for. First, I would not use this for batoning. Although the blad is thick and it is profiled correctly. the hole in the front would surely snap the blade. If batoning, I wouldn't attempt any hardwood, only saplings. As for a quick machete that is light and comfortable, this knife will work adequately. The sheath is probably the biggest downfall and will eventually need to be replaced with some type of leather or custom kydex sheath. It is light plastic and the thumb retainer will eventually break or bend to a point it will no longer hold the knife in place. It is definitely not one of Gerber's best knives, but not bad for light use on reeds and grass. Good for maybe carrying along in a fishing pack or light duty backpacking use. I recommend it for size and light duty use only. If looking for something much stronger and heavier-duty, stick to Rowen or TOPS. For my purposes and observations of its general use, only three stars.

Muy bueno como herramienta

Chopped down and carved several 8' birch poles before it needed a touch up to hone the edge back. Good steel, great edge grind and weight. My hand was happy with the grip, I will continue chopping and carving with my Gerber.

Fiz a compra na Amazon internacional pois não estava disponível no meu país. Foi entregue com 10 dias de antecedência do prazo estipulado. Produto conforme o anúncio, estou muito satisfeito.

I needed something for clearing scrub brush around my yard. This blade is the perfect shape and length to allow enough weight without being unwieldy or dangerous. Just wish it had a better sheath, the nylon one it comes with frayed immediately.

Excelente calidad y precio accesible es el segundo que compro y la verdad es una excelente herramienta para cortar ramas, arbustos incuso he partido troncos pequeños para hacer una fogata, me encantó lo recomiendo ampliamente