Gerber 01471 Suspension Butterfly Opening Multi-Plier with Sheath
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Gerber 01471 Suspension Butterfly Opening Multi-Plier with Sheath
Customer Review: Superb tool at a bargain price
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking to replace my Leatherman Wave multi-plier when I happened upon this Gerber item.
There are several superior design features for this Gerber over the Wave, including:
1. The grips don't pinch when you close the plier jaws.
2. The frame is tougher, with superior rigidity.
3. ALL the tools lock in their operating positions, not just the blades.
4. The shears don't jam closed.
5. The tool is spring-loaded to open the plier jaws, a very handy & time-saving convenience.
6. Excellent value for money while still covering the essential range of tools that are needed for general work.
My main use for multi-pliers is for ranching/farming and they get used every day for jobs that range from easy to tough, and on occasion, to abuse (it's always on hand when there's no time to get the ideal tool). And it's still real handy for fixing things on-the-fly at home. It's the one item I always carry until I hit the shower.
Customer Review: Great replacement
Summary: 5 Stars
At first I was dismayed that my wife got me this tool as a replacement for my Gerber Black Diesel multi-tool that TSA so generously removed from me. I had the Diesel long enough that I had the flick open down to a science and I didn't see an easy way to do that with this tool. About 5 minutes of playing with it and I realized that it was much nicer to use. It is easier and quicker to get at the tools. I think it's also safer to unlock the blades than the diesel was. I was constantly wondering how I hadn't managed to cut something off closing that tool up. It grips better in my hand than the diesel. It is not uncomfortable to use as a primary screwdriver/knife/phillips as a typical multi-tool seems to be. You don't have to open the tool to get at knife, and you can get it out much faster than the diesel's blade. I really liked the diesel, but having had both I'd take this one in a minute.Customer Review: Jack of all trades master of none
Summary: 5 Stars
I really like this tool. Especially for the price. It is roughly a third the price of a similar Leatherman. The quality is excellent and it has all the tools you would want in a multi-tool. The size is perfect and handle comfortable. Some people have said the scissors lack a little. My thought is you are using them to trim a thread or cut a bandage in an emergency. If you want to sew a suit, use a real pair of scissors. The same for the saw, sure it is alittle small, but it works in pinch with reasonable expectations. The only tool I slightly missed was a file. All in all, the tools all work excellent and overall the tool is great value if you remember it's "A jack of all trades and master of none"! To anybody that feels any of the tools are lacking, my reply would be, that you are asking too much of a multi-tool and you need to go get a full size of the tool you are disappointed in.Customer Review: Great item
Summary: 5 Stars
I was on the fence when buying this item at first because i red the reviews and it seemed that the quality went down so i was unsure about if i should spend the money on this one or pay a little more for one people say is better. Well, i just got it and have already started using it and i must say that it is awesome and is just like the description. I don't know much about the quality difference that people were commenting on but i needed this for just general use, nothing excruciating like daily use, but it has served me well and is perfect for all around use. The saws are really sharp and the pliers are amazing. The sheath that comes with it people have said bad things about but it has a belt loop on the back and is very strong and durable and don't understand how it does wrong. Overall, i love this item and if i would recommend it to everyone.Customer Review: I own two - one for work and one for the house
Summary: 5 Stars
I was given one of these as a 'secret santa' gift at work. I work in IT so I guess the giver thought it would be useful to me. They were correct! This little tool has come in quite handy more times than I care to mention! The build quality is very solid, yet not overly heavy. The pliers have a nice spring action for one handed use, and the various blades all work as they should (although the phillips head looks pretty strange and flat). I found myself reaching for the functionality of this tool at the house, so I grabbed another on here at Amazon when they bundled it with the little multi-tool. I am sure there are die hard leatherman fans who would shun this mutli-tool, but if you are not one of them I think you will find this to be a fantastic tool to have around.