Gerber Gear Armbar Trade 8-in-1 Pocket Knife EDC Multitool with Blade, Pry Bar, and Hammer for Camping, Burnt Orange

Of the armbar options available, drive fit me best as I wanted a screwdriver and scissors on hand, but the so-so reviews gave me reasons to reconsider. I purchased it and am very glad I did. Its a very nice size, not at all bulky, and even though there is no pocket clip, it fits in the small, coin pocket in the right hand pocket of jeans (see photos). It won't fall out, it doesn't jab me, and its always on my person. If I'm wearing cargo pants, it rides along in a cargo pocket.I've owned it for roughly 10 days and have used it much more than I expected. The screwdriver is a common size and is perfect for changing batteries in toddler toys. I've also used it for tightening electrical outlets and assisting switching out my florescent to LED ballasts in my garage. Even though it doesn't lock, its held in place securely under light to medium duty use. I do enjoy the option to use it at a 90 degree angle if necessary. I feel like this will come in handy working on interior panels in vehicles and other mechanical needs. The magnet has been quite strong and the bit hasn't fell out. It takes a bit of force to pull the bit out to switch it around.The Scissors are also for light duty use but of a better quality than I expected. I've used this to open a bag of apple chips for the kids that my wife couldn't tear open. I havent tried cutting a zip tie yet, but I think it could handle it, along with smaller diameter ropes and paracord. The knife is capable for anything larger.The knife is sharp and locks in place. I really enjoy that I can open it with the side of my thumb rather than a fingernail.The awl is incredibly sharp. I wish I needed this but I never needed to poke holes in leather. However this is sharp enough that it could be used for ripping, tearing, poking, or scoring. A practical use could be opening packages and cutting cardboard for kid's crafts. I had used its very fine tip to scrape detritus out of a tiny gear for my son's toy car. You have to be very careful closing this tool.The pry bar / bottle opener has a satisfying click when opening and closing. I've found myself playing with this feature from time to time. I feel that the edge, although blunt and smooth, may also work as a large size flat head screwdriver. I honestly envision using this pry feature to assist in removing interior panels in vehicles where a larger pry bar may be too large and damage the panel.The hammer feature i havent used yet but should be just right for lightly tapping items into place. Its likely perfect for tapping down paint can lids and nails, such as picture frame or finishing nails that just need a little extra effort.Overall I'm very happy I purchased this tool. It's largely for light and medium duty use but thats exactly why it exists. We have stand alone tools for heavy duty use. It fits my life well as a dad to younger kids and someone who repairs house fixtures and vehicles. Its priced right, feels good in the hand, feels substantial (high quality metal) for its size, yet is is fairly compact. I purchased the orange (gold) color so I dont loose track of it. It feels like it should hold up over time as well.I'd recommend this product for every day carry and for the uses I've mentioned above.

I had been looking at this for a good minute and after a bit of back and forth I went ahead and bought it. After having it for a bit I think I am able to give a good review about this. I will break this down per tool and then an overall at the end.Bit Driver : If you are looking at this multitool, then this is the tool that probably brought you to it. So lets look at it. It is true that this does not have a lock, of which it would have been great to have one, but when looking at how this is put together it would have increased the overall size of the tool. What this one has going for it is that while it does not have a lock, it gives you a compact quarter inch bit driver in a package that cannot be beat. For its size, the utility that it provides is phenomenal and if you are looking to do higher torque jobs then you probably wouldn't be looking into a Gerber armbar. For me this function gets a 4/5.Scissors : Second on this list of tools will be the scissors. The way these fold is quite unique, and if you are worried about cutting yourself while opening or closing these rest assured, you wont. They are sharp, but the way it all folds up and unfolds does not put you at risk. There is a small thumb pad at the base of the handle, which allows you to apply pressure without it just being on a thin bar of metal. For prolonged cutting this could be a bit cumbersome, but for everyday use these scissors are incredible. I have used them for awhile each day and they have not dulled. They provide a crisp, clean cut and work for me every time. I did a test and was able to cut through ten pieces of stacked paper just fine without them twisting. To get them out, if the little lip is giving you a problem, lift the bit bar and you can then fold them out just fine. For me this tool gets a 5/5.Awl : While this tool may seem like a niche tool (and for a lot of reasons it is) the value I put on this was, at first underscored, but after I got this and have carried this with me I can say that this little guy brings quite the bit of value with it. This value is mainly in the form of overall safety. We have all come across blister packs and other packages that are quite difficult to open, and we have to resort to using a knife or scissors to open these. Now, while this tool does have both of the other tools mentioned, what I like to use this awl for is to begin the hole for the other tools. I have worried before that if my hand slipped while pressing with a knife or with the scissors that I would stab my hand, my leg, or the product inside of it and thus create bigger issues. By having the awl to create the beginning hole I do not have to worry about this anymore. You can also use this to open small packages on its own if you would like to, although I would just leave that to the other tools. The level of safety this brings gets this tool a 5/5.Hammer/Pry Bar : These two, while they aren't used as much as the other tools, are unique in the way that they bring to the table a form of utility that the other tools do not, as well as save your other tools from being used for jobs they should not be used for. The hammer, while small, is very useful for fixing small nails that are standing a bit proud, and is also useful for closing containers, or just small everyday chores that require a bit more force. This does not mean that it is as useful as a true hammer, as this will not drive a full nail. The prybar is also very useful in doing exactly what its name entails, prying things. It clicks VERY firmly into place, so you can get quite a bit of heft on it, and the tool is long enough that you can get a solid grip. This combination makes it for a comfortable feeling. It will for sure open containers for you, and is VERY good at getting staples out of walls. I have used it several times on various things and it has not failed me at all, and still closes firmly as well. I will say though that if you are in need of a hammer, please carry the right sized hammer. This gets a 5/5 for me.Knife : The blade is a sheepsfoot style of blade, and it is made from 5CR15MOV steel I believe. The edge is very bity, and while not the best steel in the world, for general use everyday this little guy is great. I absolutely love him. It saves you time and can save your other everyday knife from overuse. The lock sits on the inside, behind the blade, and is VERY strong, so you do not have to worry about it closing on you. Its a tight hinge, so when you disengage the lock it will not bite into your finger. The only thing I did not like is that because of fingerhole cut out on the blade and how it is a bit stiff (again not a problem) it made it difficult to open with one hand. However, I did find an incredibly easy solution for this on Etsy. If you look up Gerber Armbar Driver Thumb Bar by FMI-NYC they 3D print a little insert that will sit into the opening perfectly, thus making it a one handed open. For me this gets a 4/5 by itself - 5/5 with the thumb bar.Overall the Gerber armbar is a great overall multitool that I can see feeling right at home in anyone's pocket or bag. The utility it provides in this size of package is unbeatable at this price and if anyone is in need of a multitool that wont let you down I would say get this one.

Good quality but color is not as shown. Green is very dark, almost black.

Positives-At the $20 price point this is an awesome tool. At $30 it’s still ok but I wouldn’t pay that for it.-I love the straight locking blade. It’s locks very strongly and it’s a good side for a lot of tasks. The overall side of the tool makes this a much more convenient knife to use than a lot of multitools.-The hex bit holder is the real star of the show, and it includes both a philips and flathead. The holder doesn’t truly lock but does snap into place and retains hex bits well. I never realized how much versatility a universal hex bit holder gives a tool like this. I can carry a small container of assorted heads and have more like 20-30 tools in my pocket. That’s a lot easier than carrying two whole sets of Allen keys.On the not so positive side:-I’m not sure how the head of this is in any way a hammer or a useful pry bar. It feels like it’s made of aluminum. It is a nice bottle opener though.-I don’t know why you’d want a saw on a tool like this, and if you’re going to have a saw why not have a can opener instead of an awl? I’d be happy to ditch the saw so that the tool was thinner, or I’d prefer scissors.-The thickness of the tool means it’s not especially comfortable to carry like a regular pocket knife. I usually drop it all the way into my pocket and only clip it to my jeans if I’m going to be using it a lot. It’s just not that comfortable to wear all the time.-I’d really like a little nub to make the knife one-handed opening.