Customer Reviews

Gerber 45907 Sport Axe with Sheath

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I have the Fiskars version of this axe and am writing this review to tell you how to save your money. The Gerber-branded version of this axe bears the Fiskars stamp molded into the polyamide near the non-edge side of the head. Go to your local outdoor store and check it out if you don't believe me.

Picked up the Fiskars version at Lowe's for $20, and couldn't be more pleased. Excellent for making tinder, could be great for other things but I've only had it for a day. The only difference with the Gerber is that it does not come with the ballistic sheath (comes with a hard plastic safety cover/handle) but Gerber will send you the sheath if you ask nicely. It seems to fit well in the ice axe loops in my pack so I will probably just tape the blade if I take it camping.

My review only achieves four stars because the handle is rather slippery. Pick up a roll of hockey tape and wrap from the butt of the handle up, and you're still paying half price.

Pros:
-Durable! After a camping trip or two of hard use, there is still no sign of any loosening, chipping, cracking, or any other damage.
-Excellent balance let me use it for larger jobs then it's size would suggest.
-Good steel, kept it's edge well.
-Good sheath design (opens from the top) protects the edge and has no chance of it working loose during normal use.

Cons:
-Handle material doesn't grip very well. I would recommend either roughening the surface with sandpaper or wrapping it with grip or sport tape.

There isn't much more to be said. It's simple, solid, rugged, and functional.

I own this ax and the Gerber splitter and I am very pleased with them. The handles are indestructible and the ax heads are easily sharpened. I also consider it a plus that neither is made in China. No one wants quality control issues with axes.

The axe is a great size and works great. The only thing that I can think to say is that the metal is a little soft. It doesn't seem to slow it down though. It is durable and a great size. I love it!!

This is a must have for the hiking camper or survivalist. I use it with a rope tied through the hole at the end, wrapped around my wrist to allow me to really swing it without losing it. The handle is hollow, there I store a small file to make sure I can always keep it sharp, and it is sharp.

I like the compact nature and it was very effective. I think perhaps the metal isn't quite as strong as I was hoping but the handle is sweet.

bought this for the hubby to use in his law enforcement job, and is has come in handy SOOOO many times. He was even able to chop down a tree that had fallen in the path of his vehicle into small, moveable pieces so he could continue his pursuit. He takes it with him everyday on the job and to date has used it more times than he can count! An absolutely awesome buy!