Gerber Armbar Trade EDC Pocket Knife Multitool, Bottle Opener, Burnt Orange

Awesome design. The driver tool is tough. Bottle opener/pommel/pry bar. Hammer feature is neat.....Just need a little tap? Tap tap tap tap. LOL hey you know you have done it too. The belt clip is nice, but I don't use it. The saw works okay but let's be honest who wants to use a 2.5inch saw even if you have it with you. I rather walk back to the truck and get a proper saw. Price is okay a bit lower would be fairer. Only the blade locks which is important for safety. Not a big deal for the other tools as you won't lose a finger without a lock on those. One other thing... The bottle opener/prybar/hammer. Is also a great fidget toy. I find myself opening and closing to hear the audible click often. Serval styles to choose from camping, picnic. I have the Armbar Trade and the Slim. I prefer to carry the Slim. May also get the Scout too if It's on sale.

The Armbar Trade is a great everyday carry option for regular tasks. I use it multiple times a day, from open packages, quick fixes, replacing toy batteries etc. I usually carry a pocket knife or a small fixed blade, but I wanted something with a bit more versatility without the bulk of a full-sized multi-tool. My Leatherman and Gerber multitools were just a bit too heavy or stood-out more than I wanted to for daily carry. This one fits seamlessly in the pocket — compact, practical, and ready when you need it. With regular use and a quick shot of WD-40, the straight blade opens much smoother while still maintaining a solid, confident lock. It strikes a perfect balance between function and convenience, making it an excellent lightweight EDC companion.

Positives -At the $20 price point this is an awesome tool. At $30 it’s still ok but I wouldn’t pay that for it. -I love the straight locking blade. It’s locks very strongly and it’s a good side for a lot of tasks. The overall side of the tool makes this a much more convenient knife to use than a lot of multitools. -The hex bit holder is the real star of the show, and it includes both a philips and flathead. The holder doesn’t truly lock but does snap into place and retains hex bits well. I never realized how much versatility a universal hex bit holder gives a tool like this. I can carry a small container of assorted heads and have more like 20-30 tools in my pocket. That’s a lot easier than carrying two whole sets of Allen keys. On the not so positive side: -I’m not sure how the head of this is in any way a hammer or a useful pry bar. It feels like it’s made of aluminum. It is a nice bottle opener though. -I don’t know why you’d want a saw on a tool like this, and if you’re going to have a saw why not have a can opener instead of an awl? I’d be happy to ditch the saw so that the tool was thinner, or I’d prefer scissors. -The thickness of the tool means it’s not especially comfortable to carry like a regular pocket knife. I usually drop it all the way into my pocket and only clip it to my jeans if I’m going to be using it a lot. It’s just not that comfortable to wear all the time. -I’d really like a little nub to make the knife one-handed opening.

All around excellent device. We'll made, multiple device uses, sturdy, yet portible.

I’ve been using the Gerber Gear Armbar Trade 8-in-1 Multi-tool for a few weeks now, and overall I’m really impressed. The build quality is solid, and the tool feels sturdy in hand without being bulky. It fits nicely in a pocket and is lightweight enough to carry every day. The knife is sharp out of the box and locks securely, which gives a lot of confidence when using it. I’ve used the bottle opener and pry bar a few times, and they’ve held up well. The reason I’m giving it four stars instead of five is because the tools can be a little stiff to open at first, and the screwdriver isn’t quite as comfortable or stable to use for longer tasks. Also it’s a bit overpriced. $25 is more of a fair price. Still, for a compact multitool, this is a great option with excellent utility for the size. Recommend for anyone looking for a convenient everyday carry tool with real functionality. Just wait for a good discount.

This is a solid, quality multi tool with a slim design, yet still very robust in build quality. I cannot speak to the other functions of this knife, such as blade performance, as I mostly just purchased it for the bit driver and incase I need the other tools it contains. I always have a multi tool on me, as well as multiple pocket knives, and this Gerber Armbar Trade is the one that has been living in my pocket since it arrived. Not tiny, but I am still able to keep it in my 5th pocket on my jeans. Very happy with my purchase, as this is the BEST bit driver on any of my tools, and that is what I purchased it for. (Most of my other tools are Leatherman, which I love but their drivers don’t even come close to this design. However if you are needing a tool such as pliers, this obviously won’t be the right fit). Pick one up and see if you like it as much as I do!!

I use this daily at work and love it because its not bulky and doesn't hang me up squeezing into tight places.

I received the multi-tool in the original packaging brand new but was surprised to find I already came with scratches and dents all over. The blades were Sharp however the rest of the tool has these weird scratches and markings on them. Long-term durability is probably not great. The grip is pretty good, not too thin not too thick. I have not used the saw blade on this one but I have used similar saw blades on other Gerber products and can confirm that they are some of the best to use. The knife blade came Sharp and is easily able be used for light and medium use. The blade locks in place with a simple metal tension spring lock. The Dual sided screwdriver bit has a small magnet at the end however I can definitely see this being knocked loose over time (2 years perhaps). Luckily the magnetic bit stays in place. I have not used the hammer functionality yet, but this is one of the areas in which the product had previous wear and tear before I even was able to use the multi-tool brand new in the package. Bottle opener functionality is better than most thin bottle openers found in other multi-tools, seems like the bottle opener functionality was not an afterthought on this one (bottle opener is actually good!). The pointed awl component is probably one of the least used items on any multi-tool, however this one is sharp and stiff. Gerber did something right by placing the tool in the center unlike Leatherman which sometimes puts it on the edge. It functions correctly and locks in place. The integrated pocket clip is a nice touch however it is a bit stiff and may wear out quicker than other parts of this multi-tool. Overall it gets a 3 out of 5 stars, it loses one star for having arrived brand new with scratches and dents (quality control issue), and it loses one star for the overall lack of repair parts and support from Gerber for this product. Hopefully there is a second or third iteration of this specific multi-tool, with swappable parts and Blades, and the ability to choose more durable materials. But once again I tried contacting Gerber support and was not able to find any help regarding my my multi-tool came already sporting some wear and tear.

Nada estorboso, muy funcional y de material muy duradero al tacto. El broche que trae ayuda a no ocupar un estuche como tal, que a veces es estorboso. Este al ser de menor tamaño y más compacto se puede guardar en cualquier prenda

Small, lightweight and sturdy.

MUY ESTÉTICO, DE BUEN AGARRE, NAVAJA AMPLIA, DE BUEN FILO, TRAE DESTAPADOR, Y UN PRÁCTICO DESTORNILLADOR MAGNÉTICO QUE ALBERGA UNA PUNTA DOBLE, PLANO Y CRUZ, BUEN PESO, TRAE CLIP POR SI NO TUVIERAS UN "CASE". LO VOLVERIA A COMPRAR. SE SEINTE INCLUSO DE MEJOR CALIDAD QUE LA Gerber Gear 30-001364N Suspension-NXT.

Overall happy with the purchase. I bought this Armbar to replace a lost Leatherman Skeletool (3rd one). Chose it as it's smaller, is compatible with the skeletools bits I already have and is less than half the price. Quality reflects the cheaper price, most noticeable in the blade metal and it's not as solid as the leatherman, but it's solid enough. Only minor annoyance is that the bits rattle as they are a little bit loose - they are held with a magnet and not a push fit. I don't see them coming out though.

A great all day carry. Not bulky like most multi tools