Gerber DoubleDown Folding Machete
- 6.75 inch blade, recurve profile
- Folding and locking design
- Compound bevel stainless steel edge
- 1.1 pounds listed item weight
- Right hand orientation
- Limited lifetime warranty
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A folding machete with a long recurve blade and a locking design, sold for camping and survival use. It is listed for right-handed users and hand washing only.
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ASIN: B08TPLGDPQCategory: Machetes
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Overview
A locking hinge lets this Gerber machete fold down for carrying, then open into a stainless steel blade with a recurve shape and a compound bevel edge. The handle is plastic and the finish is green.
Folding makes a chopping blade easier to pack in a camping or hunting kit than a fixed machete. The limit is that the listing gives no sheath, lock type or opened length, so the carry and safety details are left to the owner to check.
Who it's for
An outdoors user clearing brush at camp or a hunting trip who wants a compact blade that folds for travel. A left-handed user, or someone clearing heavy overgrowth at home, may want a different build.
Pros and cons
- Folds down for pack carrying
- Locking blade when open
- Stainless steel blade material
- Recurve shape and compound bevel edge
- Right hand orientation only
- Hand wash only
- Sheath and lock type not described
Performance notes
A recurve blade curves back toward the handle, which adds weight forward of the grip for chopping while the compound bevel strengthens the cutting edge. The locking hinge is the safety-critical part because the blade is held open by it during a swing. Stainless steel resists rust, and the care instructions call for hand washing.
Specifications
| Brand | Gerber |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Blade Length | 6.75 incheslower than 100% of 20 machetes |
| Hand Orientation | Right hand |
| Item weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Item Length | 15.1 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Stainless steel |
| Color | Green |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Other details | |
| Blade Shape | Straight |
| Blade Edge | Compound bevel |
| Blade Type | Recurve |
| Special Features | Folding, compact, locking |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand wash only |
Closest rivals on specs
Fiskars 19 in Brush Axe Machete- Blade Length 6.75 vs 9 inches (-25%)
SOG Jungle Primitive F03TN-CP Machete- Blade Length 6.75 vs 9.5 inches (-29%)
Kershaw Camp 10 Machete- Blade Length 6.75 vs 10 inches (-32%)
- Item weight 1.1 vs 0.5 pounds (+120%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the Gerber DoubleDown lock open?
The special features list folding, compact and locking. The listing does not name the lock type.
Can I use the Gerber DoubleDown if I am left-handed?
The hand orientation is listed as right hand, so it is built for right-handed use.
How do I clean the Gerber DoubleDown?
The care instructions say hand wash only.