Gerber Magnum
what is a better machete, gerber gator or cold steel magnum kukri machete?
They are both good tools. I believe the Gator is a traditional “Latin American” machete, which is a very sound performer, both as a tool and weapon. But, the Cold Steel Kukri can deliver a much stronger blow due to the curve of the blade, once you get to know how to use it. I personally like the Kukri styles, and have used them to chop down trees before (small ones, not lumber jack types). Played right, they will cut some thick vines and limbs with one strike.
If given my choice, I would probably go with Cold Steel, in any form, over Gerber. My reasons are mostly due to where I live, and that Gerber is a military related name that the police and others are terrified of (it makes you a terrorist to them). Even small knives with military names, saw backs, and other trendy things scare the redneck locals and are best avoided, especially if you are unlucky enough to have served in the military (and are thus a psychopathic killer). I have also seen the Cold Steel videos, where they seriously abuse the blades, and they keep right on cutting though things they have no business cutting to begin with. I know with these tools, I have something I can trust further than other items, which I may be in a serious pinch.
Gerber Magnum Lockback – silveiraknives.net