What does this mean?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
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
The competitions that open butterfly style are not at a comfortable angle to hold while working
I received a gerber multitool replacement under their lifetime warranty and have had two interactions with their support department
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- This product had a total of 395 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 5 2022.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I owned this fat needle nose years ago and they switch to skinny needle which i did not care for
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That is all that needs to be said
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Super tool combo never leaves my side except to shower
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Promptly cut my finger with the drop point blade
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If youve ever needed a solid field tool look no further
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I went with the blunt nose model instead of the needle nose
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Mine came with a nylon sheath that wasnt mentioned in the product description
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