GERBER 1027513 Truss Multi-Tool, Silver, Full Size

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Gerber clearly wanted to make the MP600 a tool anyone could use, but we feel they made some significant compromises to do so. The tools themselves have well, interesting, designs. There is also no version that comes standard with a removable bit driver. You have to buy aftermarket accessories for that. Don’t get us wrong though, the MP600 is a well made multi tool with a lot to like about it.It comes with various features. These features are perfect for anyone who needs a single unit to be able to take care of tasks that have to be performed with several tools.Various tools such as pliers, scissors, wire cutters, saws, and even bottle openers, this multi-tool consists of all of these and make your life easier and save time. User-friendly We honestly found the Brewzer to be the more attractively designed of the two. It’s a sleek little tool that looks good on your keychain, but in terms of actual usefulness it loses out to the Shard. The Brewzer does exactly what it says it will of course. Overall though it just can’t stand up to the outsized value the Gerber Shard provides you. The Leatherman Shard product picture

The diamond-coated file was a handy tool to sharpen my blades on the go, a useful trait when out in the wild. The ruler markings along the edge of the outer handles were a modest but handy feature, aiding in small measurement tasks. One of the design features I think improves the use-ability of a multi-tool is being able to easily deploy at least a few of the tools without too much trouble. Usually, that means there should be a few tools that are outside accessible – you can get to them without opening up the pliers. The Truss scores well on this count with almost all the tools accessible from the outside. The only tool functions that aren’t are the plier functions. Leatherman wins this one by a pretty big margin. The Crucial just doesn’t feel as put together as the Skeletool. The screwdrivers don’t work as well as the interchangeable bits on the Skeletool and both the pliers and knife are less useful. The final nail in the coffin was its odd shape. We found it to be much less comfortable to hold and use than the Leatherman Skeletool. The Leatherman Skeletool product picture Leatherman and Gerber multi-tools span a range of prices to accommodate different budgets. Leatherman tools generally tend to be higher priced due to their premium materials and craftsmanship. Gerber offers multi-tools at various price points, including more affordable options. Consider your budget and the specific features you require to make an informed decision.

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The Gerber Center-Drive includes 12different tools: spring-loaded needle nose pliers w/ x-channel rail system, standard pliers, rotatable carbide wire cutters, 3.25″ 420HC fine edge blade, magnetic 3.25″ center-axis bit driver, extra bit holder, ruler, bottle opener, pry bar/nail puller, awl, fine & coarse sided file, and a serrated blade.You can also get it with the optional bit set. You could think that 3 sizes of flathead screwdriver heads are overkill but as you would know, flathead screw slots are sensitive to being damaged if you put pressure through the wrong sized screwdriver. Phillips head screwdrivers aren’t uncommon in the least but Gerber has done well to include a “3D” head. This means it’s a typical fully contoured head like a dedicated Philips screwdriver rather than a flattened head like you see a lot with multi-tools. A 3D head takes up more space but gives more confidence in use.

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One handed opening tools are becoming more and more popular as new models are released. Gerber got into the field early and incorporated slide out pliers into a lot of their designs but Leatherman wasn’t asleep at the wheel either. They released an innovative multi tool designed to allow one handed opening of every tool. Lets see how these two, the Gerber Center Drive and Leatherman OHT, compare. The Truss is an all-inclusive multi-tool, with 17 tools built to the exacting needs of the professional user in a size-conscious design. This full size multi-tool aims to remove excess heft while keeping all of the functionality. The result is a professional-grade multi-tool that bridges the gap between the problem and the solution. Cooking There’s something for everyone with Wood To Water’s quality camping cooking gear! Our selection of lightweight kitchen utensils are ideal for expert hiking or campfire relaxing. Read More As always, there’s room for improvement. If you plan on using this as more of a tactical tool than an EDC item, there are some things you’ll want to pay attention to. There will never be where a multi-device isn’t helpful. Multi tools are known for their flexibility, dependability and large capacity. It doesn’t make a difference in case you’re out in forested areas or utilizing it for ordinary convey; you need a multi-instrument close by.