>>1405646not so, the problem is of course the steel quality and geometry since the steel is only adequate to cut grass it would be better with a sharp edge but it has a concave edge on a convex... the other thing with the handle is the gator actually sticks to your hand. it was designed to stick even when slippery wet. what happens as a result is if you try to use proper machete technique you get burns in two swings. you don't normally grip a machete with a death grip. watch on youtube there are intros how to use one. the handle sucks ass for the reason it doesn't slide. it's geometry also sucks of course. the dude that designed it never used a machete in his life.
i keep it in my car in case i get some bushes that want to scratch up the paint or get stuck and need to cut some branches under the wheels. but really it's almost better to have nothing than this one. but like i said the saw part actually works unlike other saw-machetes. whoever designed it at least understands how saws work. the grip doesn't help of course. use the lanyard to be safe tho!
