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Pros & Cons
Pros
The leatherman has more tools on it but its stiffer. The philips screw driver is #2 (although it is very short and clumsy) the tool is not heavy and bulky.
The replaceable carbide inserts are very handy in case you cut something you should not be cutting. The only thing that might be an issue are the carbide triangular cutters. You can wear one out and then rotate it to a fresh cutter two more times.
New locking system is a very good idea. I love how the gerber tool open with a flick of the wrist. Locks are great, and double as a comfortable place to put one's thumb.
The finish is outstanding and maybe improved over the previous generation. Gonna have to order another and maybe a spare lol. My old one is in my surveyor's tool belt, and i carry the new one at all other times. This is the second gerber i have bought... Read More
The multi plier is a little stiff at first and needs some machine oil and a little use to loosen up. The new multi plier is slightly larger and also is the ballistic pouch.
Cons
The plier jaws are too stiff and need oiling before use. The screwdriver heads are too tick and the small screwdriver is too small and not as precise to be a small precision screwdriver. The carbide insert cutter leaves a gap at the base of the cutter... Read More
Highlights
Quality
Im happy to report that they continue to match the quality of the first one i received 10 yrs ago
Its a gerber quality speaks for itself
Promptly cut my finger with the drop point blade
I thought the replaceable blades for the cutters would be nice touch but they dont cut worth a darn with the stripper notch in them
Price
The price is not bad for the best gerber ever made
Packaging/appearance
All the other accessories it has are just icing on the cake
Competitiveness
Better than the needlenose pliers on the competition for work in the trades
Conclusion currently the best multitool available for work in the trades
I dont recommend using the knife or file as a prybar
I am a heavy equipment mechanic and i honestly never thought id carry a multitool
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great, made, best, good and open. - Our engine has detected that there may be counterfeit products sold through this listing.
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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 69.4% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 423 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 8 2023.
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But but its a little bit confusing
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Its very stiff out of the box
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Sog advertises onehanded opening pliers but theyre not really compared to this
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Sogs need some breakingin to truly be onehanded and even then one has to separate the handles a bit with the fingertips before it can be butterflied open
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The competitions that open butterfly style are not at a comfortable angle to hold while working
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They want to slip down in the hand due to the vshape
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The only exception is victorinox spirit series but that costs triple what this one does and its not as heavyduty
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