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Gerber Gator Saw II
« on: May 29, 2009, 05:07:14 PM »
http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?s=bsj4nY1591513&strParents=&CAT_ID=144&P_ID=4155

I'm quite tempted by the above, but I'd like to know if any off you have any experience with it ???

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Re: Gerber Gator Saw II
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2009, 06:05:58 PM »
I don't see what's special about it comparing to other saws, should be pretty effective on wood. Folding the handle is kinda pointless if you ask me, there's still the long blade.

I don't suppose you can find trailblazer saws in UK?
« Last Edit: May 29, 2009, 06:07:48 PM by jzmtl »

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Re: Gerber Gator Saw II
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2009, 07:08:35 PM »
Seems quite costly for a saw.  :-\
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Re: Gerber Gator Saw II
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2009, 09:39:50 PM »
You should probably get one and review it for us :pok: ::) ...oooh!...and one of these as well - THIS

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Re: Gerber Gator Saw II
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2009, 09:11:17 AM »
You should probably get one and review it for us :pok: ::) ...oooh!...and one of these as well - THIS
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Re: Gerber Gator Saw II
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2009, 09:12:15 AM »
I don't see what's special about it comparing to other saws, should be pretty effective on wood. Folding the handle is kinda pointless if you ask me, there's still the long blade.

I don't suppose you can find trailblazer saws in UK?
Well I cycle everywhere so it'd need to be small and safe to carry :)

Yey it is pricy Ben, that's why I wanted some advice first :)
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Re: Gerber Gator Saw II
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2009, 09:37:11 AM »
Have you seen the Bahco Laplander?  Its not as long as that saw, but it flys through wood and folds for easy carrying.

I've not used a gator so I'm not much use otherwise sorry

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Re: Gerber Gator Saw II
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2009, 09:47:52 AM »
Have you seen the Bahco Laplander?  Its not as long as that saw, but it flys through wood and folds for easy carrying.

I've not used a gator so I'm not much use otherwise sorry
Yep I've had one in the past, and I've actually got another one in the post atm too :)
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Re: Gerber Gator Saw II
« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2009, 04:42:22 PM »
I think that if I were looking for a take-down saw I'd be looking at ones that broke down into as few pieces as poassible. That Gerber looks a bit fiddly.

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Re: Gerber Gator Saw II
« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2009, 04:56:54 PM »
I think that if I were looking for a take-down saw I'd be looking at ones that broke down into as few pieces as poassible. That Gerber looks a bit fiddly.
It does at that :-\

Did they do a tri fold one a few years back ???
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Re: Gerber Gator Saw II
« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2009, 05:07:56 PM »
I'm positive that they did do a tri-fold saw. I sort of like the fiddle factor myself,it reminds me of how fiddly all the really cool gear was ,years ago
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Re: Gerber Gator Saw II
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2009, 05:12:31 PM »
I'm positive that they did do a tri-fold saw. I sort of like the fiddle factor myself,it reminds me of how fiddly all the really cool gear was ,years ago
I do quite like the design, but at that price I may have to pass until I can get a decent buck saw instead :)
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Re: Gerber Gator Saw II
« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2009, 10:30:02 PM »
I don't see what's special about it comparing to other saws, should be pretty effective on wood. Folding the handle is kinda pointless if you ask me, there's still the long blade.

I don't suppose you can find trailblazer saws in UK?
Well I cycle everywhere so it'd need to be small and safe to carry :)


But that's the thing, it's not really smaller because you can't fold the saw blade.

I'd take trailblazer takedown bucksaw, or sawvivor over it. If you can't find it there get someone here to send you one, it'll probably still be cheaper than that gerber.

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302696925&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442506673

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302696925&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442238013
« Last Edit: May 30, 2009, 10:34:08 PM by jzmtl »

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Re: Gerber Gator Saw II
« Reply #13 on: May 30, 2009, 10:38:05 PM »
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Re: Gerber Gator Saw II
« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2009, 07:25:12 AM »
You need to back the hell away from that there Heinnie site right now!  :police:

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