>>526922While I don't have THAT particular knife I do have the Gerber Gator thingy which has the saw on it. Honestly, it's fine if you're using the thing for very light work, even comes in handy for its purpose. However, as a true machete, something made for thick jungle, the sawback will get caught on every little twig, collection of leaves, wines, etc. Those teeth just love to get stuck in shit, including the sheath it comes in.