Gerber Gear DoubleDown Folding Machete, 420HC, MOLLE Sheath

Overview of the Gerber DoubleDown | 30-001530N, 30-001533N, 30-001536N

A full size machete rides awkwardly, and a 6 inch knife runs out of reach fast. The Gerber Gear DoubleDown Folding Machete solves that trade. It opens to 15.1 inches, then folds to about 9 inches so it fits on a belt, in a pack, or on MOLLE webbing.

Choose MPN 30-001530N (black handle, black blade), 30-001536N (black handle, stonewash blade), or 30-001533N (green handle, stonewash blade).

One Tool, Three Jobs

Gerber built the DoubleDown to combine a knife, a machete, and a hatchet.

• Chop: The long reach adds force and impact on brush and small trees.
• Split: Baton jimping on the spine sends energy straight into the wood.
• Cut: Choke up on the handle for control of the slightly recurved blade.

Built for the Field

The 420HC blade and QuadLock system suit campers, hunters, preppers, and search and rescue teams who want real chopping power in a compact package. Close it with care and keep the blade away from your body.

Key Features

• Blade: 6.75 inch 420HC stainless steel recurve drop point with a plain edge.
• QuadLock system: Gerber states this patent pending system engages in 3 positions, and all 4 locks must be engaged to operate.
• Safety stop: A built-in stop lets you clear your fingers from the path of the blade.
• Two handling positions: Hold the end of the handle for reach, or choke up for knife work.
• Baton jimping: The spine transfers energy into the wood when you split.
• Stability bar and overstrike guard: Both support the tool during heavy chopping.
• Carry: The included sheath mounts on a belt or MOLLE webbing.
• Warranty: Gerber offers a limited lifetime warranty on all products.

Specifications

Variant SKUs, MPNs, and UPCs

Compatibility

• Carry: The sheath fits a belt or MOLLE webbing on a pack or vest.
• Tasks: Use it for brush, small trees, splitting with a baton, and camp knife work.
• Operation: The DoubleDown is a two-hand tool. It opens with a butterfly style handle, but you must release the locks. It is not designed for flipping.
• Size: Need more reach? The Gerber Gear Gator Bush Machete is a full tang fixed blade option.

Intended Users

Campers and backpackers use the DoubleDown to clear brush and split kindling without packing a separate hatchet. Hunters carry it to open trails and process wood at camp. Preppers and survivalists keep it in a go bag because it folds to about 9 inches. Search and rescue teams and military users can mount it on MOLLE gear. Public works crews can use it to cut back brush, and knife collectors value its unusual folding design.

What's Included

• 1 Gerber DoubleDown folding machete
• 1 nylon belt and MOLLE sheath

Not included: Knife sharpener such as the Lansky Dual-Grit Sharpener LPUCK, work gloves, and baton. Order these separately.

Available at WCUniforms

WCUniforms has served public safety professionals and civilian buyers since 2013 from its San Diego headquarters, and this item ships from Michigan. The company is owned by a U.S. Marine veteran and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran who also served as a city police officer and EMT. Few folding tools match the DoubleDown's reach, which makes it a strong pick for a compact outdoor kit.

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