Gear Center-Drive Multitool Bit Set with Needlenose Pliers, Knife & More - Black Tool, Coyote Brown Sheath

Je cherchais un multifonction que j'avais déjà eu mais on me l'avait volé. J'ai cherché mes marques habituelles quand j'ai vu ce modèle qui m'a tout de suite pris à l'œil. Je l'ai acheté et je ne regrette rien. Il est solide, il a les accessoires dont j'ai besoin d'habitude car je l'ai toujours sur moi et la qualité est très bonne. Je recommande vivement.

This one from gerber is the first product I ever bought from Gerber and I love it. If you watch any review videos of this, the common criticisms for it is that the WIRE CUTTERS broke after cutting through some THIN STEEL RODS (nails) and that it doesn't have a scissor and saw along with a slightly rattling pliers. Not to mention the criticisms also involves around the file and serrated edge blade and centred axis screw driver that this tool has. Keep in mind I do currently own the Leatherman wave, sidekick, crunch, style cs and used to have the supertool 300 (gave it away to someone in the family). I know this is long so I will list out the pros and cons of the tool here. The read is for those who wish to know more from someone's experience. Pros: - one hand accessible tools for tools you most likely need - spring loaded pliers (in my opinion) - large durable knife blade - long reaching screw driver - common screwdriver bits are compatible with this one (unlike my Leatherman wave) - pointy awl - pry bar function - serrated blade (in my opinion) - includes a carry case and bit kit that you can customize to carry the bits you use Cons: - does not have as many features as you would get on Leatherman multi tools. - big and bulky although it's definitely okay to carry this everyday in my opinion (weigh aprox. 9 oz and may take up the entire width of length of your back pocket depending on the pants you wear for reference). - comes out a little stiff out of the box from my experience so you need to play around with it to break in o the mechanism. - pliers is not as precise as the full needle nose pliers from Leatherman multitools when it comes to small detailed tasks From my short experience using this tool for the past 3 days I love it. This multi may not have everything the Leatherman wave or surge or super tool 300 or OHT have, but it does have everything that a common regular person most likely need a few minutes later. Now for starters I am glad that this tool has no scissors. Why, because the spring on multitool scissors will eventually wear out you're stuck with a broken tool. My recommendation to remedy this is to buy the Leatherman style cs for superior set of scissors that only take up as much as much space as your next key on your keychain. Furthermore, adding a saw on this tool is useless because if you noticed the length of the serrated edge blade and the file and compare that length to what your saw will be; it will be useless since a saw that size can only process twigs that you can simply break or make do with your primary knife assuming that is what you actually do on a daily basis. Not to mention the fact that can openers don't exist on this tool is also a plus for me because of the mess you have to clean after using it after the huge amount of labour doing so. So if you really want can openers; get one from Victorinox (swiss army knife) as there are models that is more easy to operate cleanly and thin and compact or simply use the serrated edge blade to cut the can open. In addition who the hell actually need to cut hammer nails; just pull it out with the already included nail puller and save your wire cutters for the wires. Now for the pliers rattling slightly because of the mechanism for it to be one handed deployment pliers; you need the wiggle room for it to slide in and out flawlessly. However, it doesn't bother me because I simply wanted spring loaded pliers to get things done quickly and the one hand and one thumb deployment method make these pliers more reliable to quick and easy access. I am pretty confident that the pliers on this can handle many jobs just fine just don't try to break into a world size vault with it (same applies to any other multitools). The screwdriver functions is not a gimmick in my opinion because it works and I get the reach I need from it as well as the comfort of the centred axis (This change makes the difference in the future of my joints). And lastly the tools inside are not useless in my opinion. They just simply insure that you don't destroy your knife cutting through some pretty rough materials (rough serrated edge blade), poking holes through stuff (awl) and prying with it (pry bar/nail puller). In conclusion I believe this tool is worth the hype and that it has been proven to me in a very short time how invaluable it is in my day to day life and I hope that the viewpoints of those who use multitools for recreational outdoor use do not stop you from buying a multitool that we all assume it's for; getting the job done when our dedicated tools are not around or out of reach as It is indeed a mission for me to go to the basement or garage to get the tools already included in the Gerber Centre Drive. Just to be clear I did buy it with my own money out of curiosity and end up replacing my Leatherman sidekick that I now used to carry.

Molto bene. Abbastanza versatile e robusta. Non come la concorrenza ma altrettanto valida se la si usa con giudizio. Il cacciavite è il pezzo forte veramente ben fatto. Consigliata a tutti. Dopo un po' di utilizzo devo dire meglio la concorrenza

Really good quality multi tool.

I waited awhile to review this so I could get some hands on use. I have been a Leatherman guy for long long time and most recently used the Wave. So I will compare my new Gerber to that model. Before I bought this I checked out lots of reviews here and also on Youtube. They were positive or I would not have purchased this. What I like the most - one hand operation and the spring opening of the pliers jaws. If it didn't have the spring in there it really couldn't be one hand . I did find it a bit stiff to slide out the pliers all the way at first with one hand but I believe that is getting better now with some use. Being able to pull this out of the belt pouch, open the pliers, and use it one handed while using your other hand to hold something - that is the very best feature and makes it worth it right there and goes beyond the Wave in that respect. The screwdriver centered and long enough to do real work is a great selling point too - I have not had a chance to use it a lot for that yet but it is nice. And being able to use standard hex bits - that is great - and again puts it beyond the Wave in comparison . The knife is very sharp but I can't comment on sharpening it because have not used it that much yet. One of the first Leatherman tools had a small awl on it and I used that all the time for stuff and very much missed that when it went away in their tools. So happy to see this very handyman useful awl tool on this. And again I haven't had a chance to use it yet but I know from the past that I will be using it often to start screw holes in wood, or punch holes in whatever I am working on that needs a poke or gentle pry. Speaking of pry it has the pry bar - which I have not had to use yet . In the youtube video's I watched the inside serrated blade was criticized for not being very sharp . Perhaps Gerber has improved it since this tool first came out since I find it adequate for what I would use it for and sharp enough. It is not a saw so I don't see it as that. But it is sharp enough . The things I don't like about this tool . It just isn't as smooth in the hand as the Wave. It has some edges here and there on it . Nothing too sharp to hurt but thought I would point out that the Wave just feels great in your hand. And the lack of smoothness also means it does not easily slide in and out of the belt pouch , because some of the edges and the side screwdriver are a big grabby. I found putting it in the case the opposite way I would normally was the way to get it out easier. Speaking of the case - - it is pretty well made but I have an issue with it. It is great that it loops both for a waist belt and also loops for something like a shoulder strap on a pack. The problem I have with it is that the shoulder strap loops are top and bottom with the belt loop below that. So when it is on the belt it doesn't sit all the way down - at least on my belt that isn't maybe as wide as others. Since the tool is kind of heavy , sitting on the belt this way it tends to want to tip sideways . And even though I haven't had the tool fall out - I am afraid of that happening. So I bought a Nite Ize Clip Pock-Its XL Utility Holster to use on my belt. So far the tool in that fits fine and secure ( actually a bit too deep) - this pouch is bigger than supplied pouch and has room for other stuff like flashlight , pens , etc. The small metal clip in the center that holds an extra bit for the screwdriver and swings out - I really think that has too sharp and edge and I may file it down. The cutters - jury is still out on that - I have used it a few times and they work but a couple times they seemed so so - though since it is new tool I know I have to get used to how to best use them and their limitations. All in all - like I said in the beginning I carry these now instead of the Wave. If the tool was smoother and some of the edges smoothed it would be just incredible - but I will still give this full rating because of the best features it has - one handed operation .