Gerber Shard Keychain Tool - Silver [30-001501] Pack of 1

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It’s not going to replace the Craftsman in your garage, but it does work well with average, household screws that need tightening or loosening here and there. One thing that sets the Crater apart from the Obsidian is the carabiner/bottle opener that folds out from the handle. It can be used to clip the knife to your belt loop but we found it more useful at attaching the Crater to bags. The bottle opener works well enough but can be difficult to get open on the first try.

Multiple drivers stand out with the EDT with three hex drivers of varying sizes, starting at a quarter inch and going up. 5.11 Tactical EDT Granted it cannot replace a dedicated screwdriver with a long handle, but for those minor tasks like tightening or loosening an exposed screw, it works excellent. An EDC pry bar has to have the appropriate tool at one of its ends to fulfill its essential function. All others are secondary, but as many functions as can be placed in a compact tool without making it too big for EDC are welcome. Common features include a bottle opener, screwdriver, a bit driver, a hex wrench, and occasionally a knife blade.\ Length and WeightIn conclusion, the Gerber Shard has proven to be a worthy companion for the minimalist outdoor aficionado. It’s a testament to how a humble piece of metal can embody the spirit of readiness, offering a blend of practicality and unassuming reliability. Its shortcomings are overshadowed by its ability to be a silent, yet capable partner in the face of minor adversities, making it a solid entrant in the realm of one-piece multi-tools. If you’re set on adding a wallet carry tool to your EDC you can’t go wrong with the Wallet Ninja. It provides you with a substantial number of tools and has some functionality you won’t find in any other one piece tool. Best of all, it fits right in your wallet and is TSA compliant.

I’ve used this particular tool more than any other as of late, and it needs to come standard for multi-tools. Period. What else do you expect from a screwdriver in a keychain tool anyway? In fact, the Philips screwdriver may be the one function that can tilt your decision in favor of the Gerber Shard. Remember, while Leatherman and Gerber are popular brands, there are other reputable manufacturers that produce quality multi-tools as well. Exploring different options and considering your specific needs will help you find the perfect multi-tool for your camping, hiking, and survival adventures. Conclusion Carrying the Mullet can be done on a key ring, or the mullet portion can be looped into a belt loop.Durable Construction: The titanium oxide coated stainless steel body withstands regular use and outdoor rigors.

For Gerber it really comes down to the Dime. It’s a tiny little tool that includes a lot of useful tools. Gerber used a standard butterfly fold design with a little set of pliers as the main tool. It’s basically a full size multi tool that Gerber shrunk down to fit on your keychain. The Gerber Dime is very popular and has a lot of dedicated fans but it doesn’t always hold up against some of Leatherman’s products. The Gerber Dime product picture The Shard’s shape makes it super comfortable to use. Nothing pokes or prods when you use its wide variety of tools. Let’s be honest; there’s a lot of value in that. At 1.0625″ wide and with a large lanyard hole for it’s 2.75″ long body, the Shard is a solid piece of [Gerber mystery] stainless steel that has become an EDC favorite for many. At only 0.6 ounces in weight, it boasts 7 functions and easily fits into your keychain EDC setup. The Micro Wrench is made from sturdy stainless steel and is the lightest tool on our list. The tools themselves work fairly well but have similar compromises due to their small size. The pry bar is a little on the thin side but does an acceptable job on lighter tasks. We really like the spoke wrenches on here. Cyclists and others who deal with spoked wheels will find these to be very useful indeed.I got this teeny-tiny keychain light as a door gift, and it’s been chugging along with me for years now on my keychain. Streamlight Nano Obviously, the pry bar is not a tool for extended use, but that isn’t our expectations for a sub-3 inch tool. For short periods of time, it can help you get what you need done. It opens a can of paint or helps pull open a rusty ammo box or anything else we really need to pull on. The jimping on the tool itself is surprising because it really does give you a bit extra grip when using the pry bar. #2 Nail Puller

The Gerber Center Drive took the slide out plier system in use on most of Gerber’s full sized multi tools and added a purpose built center axis bit driver. The goal was to create something capable of fully replacing pliers and screwdrivers in the handyman’s toolbox. Overall they did a pretty good job with it. The pliers work as well as any of their multi tools and the driver is actually a pretty nice innovation. Both tools are tiny, the Brewzer is just under 2.5 in and weighs less than an ounce, while the Shard is 2.75 in and .6 oz. When it comes to tools Gerber blows Leatherman out of the water. The Brewzer has just two functions, a bottle opener and mini pry bar. The Gerber Shard by comparison has seven different tools/functions including screwdrivers, a bottle opener, a wire stripper, and a pry bar. The most significant benefits of a keychain multi-tool are the functionality and small size. With a high-quality multi-tool, you can carry a box cutter, flat screwdriver, can opener, and much more. Best of all, it comes in compact form factors that you can always keep with you. 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.The Gerber Shard consists of seven different tools in one: a pry bar, small flathead driver, wire stripper, larger flathead driver, bottle opener, lanyard hole, and Philips head (or cross driver, as the folks at Gerber refer to it as). And, despite its small size, it excels at doing all of these (although, is lanyard hole really a feature something can excel at?). Gerber Shard In Detroit Then there’s the wire stripper. We haven’t used it specifically for wire stripping (yet!), but it can be useful for cutting loose threads or pulls on clothing. Gerber Shard Cutting String The Leatherman Micra is just about the first keychain tool to hit the market. It has been continuously available since the mid 90’s and is one of the best tools of its kind. It has a pair of scissors rather than pliers for a main tool and includes things like a knife, attached tweezers, and screwdrivers. It has all metal construction similar to the the Gerber Dime but it just feels a bit better made. 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