John 100 Report post Posted October 16, 2011 I have been giving the Gerber Crucial pocket tool a carry the past few months for work around the house and hunting camp. I have found it high quality, lightweight, and so far durable. This tool is smallish, so its prying power is limited, but the tools are handy. It folds out into a good pair of pliers with a small edged wirecutter. There are two screwdrivers, a regular flat blade and a Phillips. The flat one has a bottle opener built in. This is a fold out snap clip for attaching to a belt loop or a backpack. There is also a pants pocket clip as well. The knife blade is only three inches long, but has a forward cutting edge with a Tanto point. The portion back from the knife blade is serrated cut with sharp points. It will sail through rope in a jiffy. The knife blade has a thumb push lock, too. The only faults I find so far, though these are personal is that I wish the colored part of the metal handle was orange instead of moss green. If I ever lose it, I fear it will never be found in the grass or field. I have had the snap clip manage to come off twice now, and I don;t like a knife in my pocket, so I just jip it in a bag pocket. I bought the tool retail at Dicks for around $45. That may sound pricy but in my experience Gerber has been good stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmike811 10 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 I HAVE a diff brand but those tools are awesome !! so useful for everyday stuff just imagine if shtf having such a useful tool !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jace 10 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 I own 3 Gerber's and 2 Leathermen's. The Leathermen Mut has out performed any Gerber multi-tool ive ever used, but Gerber's are still very good, just I perfer leatherman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Bill 10 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 John, Glad to hear this about the Gerber Tool. My wife has one wrapped up for my Christmas stocking. I can't wait to get it out of the plastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinderwolf 11 Report post Posted December 8, 2011 I have used a lot of gerber products and like them very much but I can't say that I have used this particular one. Will have to check it out sometime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites