Gerber 1052451 Armbar Drive Multi-tool, Onyx

A very useful tool. I had mine for a couple of years. I found myself grateful for each tool at various times through ownership. The blade material is soft but sharpens easily and quickly. The screw driver is very useful to have in the pocket but I lost the double sided bit months ago. I replaced it with a standard Philips bit. The scissors have the most utility for me and are starting to wear out due to lateral pressure from use (they owWon't cut unless i apply lateral pressure.. I may need a new one soon. The awl serves many purposes. You may be surprised. The hammer/striker function has proven valuable. Every multitool is a compromise but this one is worth carrying.

I've used this for 3 weeks now and have used all of the tools on this device. It is always in my pocket now, and has been phenomenal. My only complaint is the Awl and Driver don't lock. The driver doesn't matter so much to me personally, but the awl has cut up my finger a few times now. When any pressure is put on it, it folds, and due to the fact that your hand is where it folds to, the sharp inside edge cuts the skin really well.

Executive summary: If you can get it for under $30 you'll be very happy. It's utilitarian and has a small, useful repertoire of functions.I've used a Swiss Army knife for years. I've never been satisfied with a multi-tool. Multi-tools that are actually functional are too big to put in your pocket. The SAK has a toothpick. This knife is almost a SAK. It's pocket sized, same size as my SAK. Except for the tooth pick it has everything I want: Blade, phillips and flat screwdrivers, and functional scissors. The blade is a powder metallurgy variant of 420HC stainless. That means it's not as hard as a high end knife, but it's not nearly as expensive. Out of the box it had a sharp edge so it should be possible to sharpen. Third party reviews say that the blade has been ... MoreExecutive summary: If you can get it for under $30 you'll be very happy. It's utilitarian and has a small, useful repertoire of functions.I've used a Swiss Army knife for years. I've never been satisfied with a multi-tool. Multi-tools that are actually functional are too big to put in your pocket. The SAK has a toothpick. This knife is almost a SAK. It's pocket sized, same size as my SAK. Except for the tooth pick it has everything I want: Blade, phillips and flat screwdrivers, and functional scissors. The blade is a powder metallurgy variant of 420HC stainless. That means it's not as hard as a high end knife, but it's not nearly as expensive. Out of the box it had a sharp edge so it should be possible to sharpen. Third party reviews say that the blade has been titanium nitrided. I tried a file on it and it skated on the surface so there is some kind of surface hardening for sure. The screwdriver is a magnetic bit holder with a flat/phillips bit. It's 1/4" so you can substitute your own. The scissors work. They're meant for paper more than anything else, but the spring works as well as the SAK, and much better than the one in the scissors on the leading brand of multi-tool. There's an awl and a bottle opener too. The awl looks good for cutting the tape on cardboard boxes.