What's the (collective?) opinion on Gerber vs Leatherman?
On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 at 19:44, Jan Steinman <Jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> My Gerber Centre-Drive goes almost everywhere with me. (Well, not airport
> security...)
>
> It is the first and only pocket multi-tool I've seen that has a
> screwdriver that is actually useful for anything but an inconvenient
> emergency.
>
> It features an offset magnetic holder for standard screwdriver bits, and a
> pouch for storing them in the scabbard. The tungsten carbide cutters on the
> pliers are replaceable. (Hint: these are standard machinist's
> thread-cutting bits, available on evilBay for 1/10th what Gerber charges
> for them.) Both the blade and the screwdriver holder unfold quickly without
> having to open up the whole tool. The pliers slide open with one hand and a
> flick of the wrist. The file is actually quite serviceable, and I use it on
> my scythe in the field.
>
> I've been through numerous multi-tools, going back to the original
> hand-cutting Leatherman, and this one's the best I've used. I carry a
> 5/16ths nut driver bit, as well as different Philips, Robertson, and flat
> bits, and can use this tool for 85% of things I'd normally be running back
> to the shop to fetch tools for, and not just for inconvenient emergencies,
> but the tool of choice.
>
> Everything about this tool is well-designed and well-thought-out!
>
>
> https://www.gerbergear.com/Multi-Tools/One-Hand-Opening/Center-Drive-w-Bit-Set-MOLLE-Compatible-Sheath_31-003076
>
> Jan
>
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