Gerber Gator Saw II

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

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

Thanks in advance

[jzmtl]

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?

[Benner]

Seems quite costly for a saw. 

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

You should probably get one and review it for us ...oooh!...and one of these as well - THIS

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

You should probably get one and review it for us ...oooh!...and one of these as well - THIS

Tart

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

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

[rp252]

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

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

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

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

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.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

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

[I'm Still Bison]

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

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

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

[jzmtl]

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

[nuphoria]

You need to back the hell away from that there Heinnie site right now! 

A. Motorbike

B. Holiday

C. You're very naughty

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

You need to back the hell away from that there Heinnie site right now! 

A. Motorbike

B. Holiday

C. You're very naughty

Yes miss

Since when were you the voice of reason

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

You should use you superior Bushcraft skills and make one...

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

You should use you superior Bushcraft skills and make one...

I have thought about that...

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

Don't forget the photo-tutorial

I've been looking around for instructions...haven't found too much so far. I'm not sure of how the various pieces need to be dimensioned as far as length. From the photos I've found, the assembled saws all seem to be rather tall...I'm hoping to find a relatively compact example.

[jzmtl]

You should use you superior Bushcraft skills and make one...

You should carve one out of wood and make a kydex sheath, Mr. I-make-everything-myself. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

You should use you superior Bushcraft skills and make one...

You should carve one out of wood and make a kydex sheath, Mr. I-make-everything-myself. 

I agree

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

From the photos I've found, the assembled saws all seem to be rather tall...I'm hoping to find a relatively compact example.

That's the problem, when what I want is really a compact bow/buck saw

This would be idea, but for the price

http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/503-Woodlore-Folding-Buck-Saw/

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

This one looks to be a good pattern...set up to nest the pieces together and store the blade - Midwest Native Skills

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

That does look the business

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

Don't forget to take photos when you build yours

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Don't forget to take photos when you build yours (Image removed from quote.)

You may have a long wait then, I've got a million and one other things to do first

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

Don't forget to take photos when you build yours (Image removed from quote.)

You may have a long wait then, I've got a million and one other things to do first

 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Don't forget to take photos when you build yours (Image removed from quote.)

You may have a long wait then, I've got a million and one other things to do first

 

Nothing stopping you oh great and talented one

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

Don't forget to take photos when you build yours (Image removed from quote.)

You may have a long wait then, I've got a million and one other things to do first

 

Nothing stopping you oh great and talented one

I like Benner better...

[Benner]

 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Don't forget to take photos when you build yours (Image removed from quote.)

You may have a long wait then, I've got a million and one other things to do first

 

Nothing stopping you oh great and talented one

I like Benner better...

That's just because he's easy