Gerber Gear Shard XL EDC Multi-tool 6-in-1 Keychain Multitool with Pry Bar, Wire Stripper and Bottle Opener, Stainless Steel

Ex-firefighter and current teacher here. Prior to teaching, I always carried a multitool on me, but carrying something with a blade into a school is frowned upon. So I purchased this from a brand I trust. It’s a great size, but like a tank, and has come in handy in more situations than I expected. The side of the pry tip is sharp enough to open taped boxes. The finish is unique and durable. My only complaint is that the pry tip does curve away from the the pocket clip, which sticks out just enough to catch your pocket on things that could lead to damage to your pants. I haven’t had this happen yet, but it’s probably a matter of time. All in all, worth it for a solid tool that’s safe in places you can’t take a knife or standard multitool.Another note:The tool is the Chonk, not the “Shard XL.” I’m not sure why it is marketed this way.

The Gerber Gear Shard 7-in-1 is a compact, versatile tool that delivers excellent functionality in a small, portable design. With seven essential tools, including a bottle opener, pry bar, flathead screwdriver, and more, it’s perfect for everyday carry or outdoor adventures. The build quality is solid, and it’s incredibly durable, making it ideal for a variety of tasks. Its sleek, minimalistic design fits comfortably on a keychain, making it easy to have on hand when needed. A must-have for anyone looking for a reliable multi-tool that won’t take up much space!

Surprisingly handy little gadget, which I have on my key chain, and use frequently. Has a small pry bar, bottle opener, wire stripper, small Phillips head screwdriver, scraper, etc. One of those, 'I never knew I needed it, but boy am I glad I have it' things, that you never knew you'd need. Highly recommended!

To date, I have bought/acquired three of these wonderful little tools. I gave one to my cousin, one to my (ex)wife, and have kept the original for myself. Honestly, I'm probably going to buy a few more (sister, brother-in-law...)The bottle opener is perfect. It doesn't chip the edge of the glass bottle's mouth when you pop the cap off (this is one of my pet peeves! I don't want to drink shards of glass!!!) The phillips head screw driver is quite pointy. I've been working in I.T. for 25 years, I've used all types and brands of screwdrivers, and I'm here to tell you that this has one of the best laptop-sized phillips head screwdrivers available. I honestly use this tool first when I'm opening a laptop that has stripped/goobered screw heads.The pry tool is on the thinner side, which makes it more usable than other pocket pry tools on the market. If you've ever been picking at a container with your fingernails and just can't quite get it open, this is where this tool shines. It can slip into the same small edges/cracks that your fingernail can, but it's made of steel, so you can absolutely twist and wrench on whatever annoying container you have that refuses to open.This is a small, smooth tool, so if(WHEN) you get one for yourself, it lives most comfortably attached to something else (a lanyard, a bit of paracord, a keychain, etc.) As far as small pocket sized tools go, this one is a very tiny king.

Tool purchased from Amazon directly.The Gerber Shard arrived in a very small box. Inside, the tool was wrapped in unsealed plastic. It was clean and obviously unused.For years, I had a large and heavy (but loaded) Leatherman Juice multi-tool on my keychain. Recently I replaced it with a Spyderco Delica knife, which I found Id use more often, beside being far, far (far far!) lighter. But that left me without some essential tools. Luckily, I found this Gerber Shard, and purchased it hoping it would fill some of the gap.It fits perfectly and conveniently on my keychain. There's no noticeable weight gain; it's a little longer than my keys, and it has a large lanyard hole so it will fit easily on any keyring. I do recommend a quick-release or detachable hookup of some sort because of the difficulty turning a screwdriver with a bunch of keys in hand! I use a small caribeaner as part of my keychain, and I can get this tool off in a snap.The Shard is satisfyingly strong. I have used the phillips head to tighten a variety of things, including a loose door handle which I made so tight, it dug into the wood. The head showed no sign of stripping. The medium flat head performs similarly, without any wear showing on the tool. I have also used the mini pry-bar, and it performed perfectly without even a hint of stress on the tool itself.The phillips head is not sharp enough to use an electronics screwdriver, but it is perfect for even somewhat small hardware screws. There are actually two flat-heads, though the caveat about electronics screws still applies. I have not tried the wire stripper, but I would most likely run my knife blade around the wire encasing before giving it a try.I have no issue with ergonomics. I certainly would not use this for heavy-duty repairs or buildouts, but that's not what I bought it for. As a handy touch-up tool, I have not experienced any issues like strain or cramping. The Shard fits neatly between my thumb and forefinger, and because it's somewhat akin to a 90-degree angled hex wrench in how you apply it, it provides a good amount of leverage even when held with just those two fingers.I highly recommend the Gerber Shard. It's a great tool that's met all my needs (so far), and at a great price too! I even bought a second one because I began using the original with my knife sharpening kit. It's that handy!