Gerber Gear Truss Multitool with 17 Tools: Pocket Knife, Can Opener, Scissors, Pliers and more, 4.35” Closed (30-001343N)
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You will not be able to do so.
Because the pliers are inside, the handles must be folded out.
When the pliers aren't in use, they're folded and stored inside the handle. So you fold both handles out to open them. As a result, the blades and tools open directly from the store position, and the pliers fold out.
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Build quality is on the average side. Pros: Good value for money.
- More tools than Suspension, but half the weight (why isn't this called Suspension Nxt?). )
- Closed, it's small enough to carry, but open, it's big enough to feel full in the hand. br>- Steel appears to be adequate in terms of strength. br>- - All tools are lockedbr>- All tools are accessible when the lid is closed. br>- Pliers have a spring loaded mechanism. br>- Leatherman's (non-wire) cutters are inferior to wire cutters. wire cutters (replaceable) - br>Trifectabr>- Plain blade Saw Serrated blade Out of the box, all of the tools have smooth openings. br>- -br>-br>-br>-br>-br> Price! (Price of the cheapest Leatherman multitool, but with features of their $100 multitools)br>- BTW, the Truss is $9 cheaper on KnifeHQ than it is on Amazon =)br>br>Cons:
- Steel is most likely 420 satin finished (cheap stainless steel, but adequate)br>- It appears to have a 5-year lifespan (but not much longer). Leathermans appear to be something I could pass down to future generations)br>- Tools had some play even when fully locked. br>- The blades are a little on the small side. br>- Somewhat blocky design (I didn't mind it, but I'm sure some people won't)br>br>Overview: br>For less than $50, this is an excellent tool. With moderate use, the build quality should last a few years. But for $46, you can use and abuse this thing as much as you want without feeling bad. I'm serious. For the same price as one Leatherman Charge, you can buy three of these and break one every three years for a total of ten years. In a life or death situation, I'd choose my Leatherman Surge, but I'll be taking the Gerber Truss on all of my camping trips. It comes with all of the necessary tools, is made of good enough steel, is light enough, and is inexpensive enough that I can put it to good use. Leathermans can withstand more abuse, but they must be oiled and maintained. To be honest, I'm not going to clean this Truss even once because I can always buy a new one guilt-free. br>br>In the world of multitools, the Gerber Truss is a Honda Civic. It's low-cost, dependable, and simple to keep up with.
I purchased this knife as a deal of the day and was looking forward to receiving it, but it disappointed me when it arrived. I noticed the multitool was off center as soon as I opened the package. If you happen to get one of these in the near future, inspect it thoroughly! Hopefully, the replacement will be better, and I will be able to enjoy it! I had to return two before getting one that was properly centered. It appears to be sturdy and should last for quite some time!.
I'm not sure what kind of garbage alloys Gerber has been putting in their products lately, but they're doing it on the cheap, and any goodwill their brand name had with me before has vanished like toilet paper. I WILL NEVER BUY GERBER AGAIN. They say it is made of 100% steel but if that is true then I must be THE STRONGEST MAN ALIVE WITHOUT EVEN TRYING TO BEND AND SNAP STEEL WITHOUT EVEN br>br>This is a waste of money. This is deceptive advertising, and Gerber should be laid to rest.
Its edges are far too sharp, causing a hot spot all over when used with anything other than pliers. The handles of the pliers are very well rounded when they are out. It would have been preferable if the other sides had also been rounded. While in the "closed" position, or when the pliers aren't out, you can access all of the tools, which is great, but the edges are just too sharp. The ergonomic hand feel of the Gerber suspension was superior. But that's the extent of my criticism. Gerber, if you fix these edges, this will be one of your best multitools. The Gerber dime btdubbs are one of my favorites. It's the EDC (everyday carry) of mine. This one requires a little extra care.
Okay, here's everything you need to know. The Gerber truss is probably one of the best for the money that I've seen in a long time, that is, if you can get a good one, which is a gamble and applies to all models and makes. The first one was perfect right out of the box and a delight, so I bought another one and it was a joke; the pliers were misaligned, one handle was sloppy, the other was too firm, and a number of tools collided; the Phillips screwdriver didn't fit the screws; the file wasn't very sharp; and the locking mechanism didn't work very well on one side, it was too loose. The Awl was about the only valuable item. It's obvious that this is a return. So, if you're lucky enough to get a good Gerber Truss, what do you get? It's aimed at people who are in the middle of their careers. If you push it too hard, it will most likely bend out of shape. What I can say is that the tool combination is one of the best, and you wouldn't be able to persuade me to give up my first one for anything. br>br>In conclusion, my advice is that it should only be used for display if you want it to last. It will last you a long time if you do it this way, but you may need to dust it off now and then. As I previously stated, I am a collector of these items, and they are solely for display purposes. If I have burst your bubble, please accept my apologies. I'm not saying you shouldn't buy it; the risk is well worth it. But don't try it again if you get a good one. Update; br>br> br>br>I've had my Gerber trust for a while, and it's required a few tweaks as it breaks in. So investing in a good number 9 star bit might be worthwhile. It is solely for the purpose of display. The metal frame is made of a very hard, lightly brittle spring metal that is also quite thin, so if it is sprung, it will affect all of the unit's tools. The tool will collide with a variety of other tools simply by flexing it. In the handle, there is only one narrow bridge that joins the two pieces together, and a plastic cap at the other end. Because tightening it affects the tension on the tools and can cause collisions, you probably want it loose. As a result, the bearings and the plastic caps are in a delicate balance. br>br>In conclusion, as a mechanic, I was extremely cautious with mine. It's a great thing to show your friends and use as a topic of conversation. The Gerber truss has a lot of advantages in this regard. But I can guarantee that if you TRY TO USE IT AS A TOOL, IT WILL GET BENT OUT OF SHAPE AT LEAST ONCE, and you will not like what you see. So treat it as a one-of-a-kind item.
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