Gerber always comes with fresh ideas, concepts, themes and cool designs, and lack of effort for manufactoring quality. If they solve that, they will be absolutely perfect.
I like the Armbar, especially the knife blade. It is really a great knife. It is hard to believe, but, for such a compact tool, the Armbar's blade is about 5 mm longer than the blade on the Leatherman Free P4! It is almost the same length as that on the Charge, and is 5mm longer than the blade on the Skeletool. I laugh at complaints about the "poor steel" of the blade. 10 seconds once a week on a sheet of 1200-grit w/d emery paper is all I need to keep the blade razor sharp. If you want a multitool blade that will stay sharp for 12 months, keep dreaming! The scissors work well, and the screwdriver setup is very useful for the occasional need to deal with a screw. Note: "occasional use". If you are building furniture, use a dedicated screwdriver!! No workshop uses a multitool as the main set of tools. The awl is small, but good to scrape, poke a hole, or mark something. The hammer/pry bar/bottle opener is great for opening paint or varnish tins and for tapping the lids closed. Anyone whining about how you can't drive nails with it is just not living in the real world. It's not meant for that! The only other tool I need is a pair of pliers, and unfortunately, this is missing. The Armbar is a really great little compact multitool,with a first-class knife blade. Well done, Gerber!
ive just gotten one of these and im stunned it isnt more popular. Does need a pocket clip and im already planning other mods. Fits a second bit hidden under the scissors and a toothpick/ victorianox pen there as well. If you shave a pencil/pen down to fit the hex bit the driver arm opens up to be a comfortable pen. ive never been so happy with a multi tool before
Now they come with the pocket clip standard. Also there's the Armbar Trade model too now. Take the scissors away and replace with a wood saw. That's the difference. I got one and love it. I carry thirty bits on me EDC and a pair of pliers. All I need
The scissors are good it's just how they fold away balde sides up makes it sort of a sharp fiddle to deploy, you need to be mindful when unfolding the sharp side so you don't cut yourself, done this twice with this tool... but they work very well.
The locking blade sold it for me. Amazon linky no worky. Nice keyring mod. Good idea on the paint lid opener feature. Since Tinker has neither a bit driver nor scissors, I think its not really cost comparable. Maybe you were thinking of the Super Tinker at $32 with scissors. The closest Victorinox with bit driver is 2x to 3x that price. My only reticence is I have another Gerber locking multi tool that is miserable to operate when dirty, cold, or with gloves. No amount of cleaning, lubrication, or adjustment allows it the lock mechanism to function for more than a week. The liner lock on the Armbar likely won't suffer that same problem. Gerber sucks.
I personally think the victorinox tinker would be a better option than the Gerber. I've had my tinker for 12 years and it's still going strong aside from having to reglue the handle covers on. Every Gerber product that I've had aside from the older Gerber suspension multi-tool has failed me at some point, even more so with the newest products.
The primary tools I'm looking for are a quarter inch bit driver and scissors. Not casting any shade on the tinker but I think it's a slightly different use case
It's a Victorinox, not a "Swiss Army". And the Cybertool with it's bit driver would probably be a better comparison I guess. Bigger an more expensive, but in my opinion also better!
If you are not one to carry extra bits, I think it compares well with the Victorinox Explorer. Just a few bucks more, better detent on the inline phillips, and better scissors. I was hoping that the armbar could replace mine. I'll wait for the 2.0 version.
"Swiss Army" is pretty much how any American will identify a knife made in Switzerland by Wenger or Victorinox. Just as many Americans call tissues "Kleenex". I am curious about what you think a Victorinox actually is. If you go by their marketing and their website that is in English. Victorinox might surprise you by what they claim themselves to be.
Oof no, definitely not for me. Hard pass between being Chinese made an mystery steel even if I did like what's it's offering for tools, which I don't terribly.
Its listed as 420HC on Gerber's website. But to boycott it just for Made in China is not a good reason. 1000ss of every day products are made there. the keyboard and mouse I'm using, my phone case, PS@ controller, PC controller, phone case, most of my computer and so on
The Swiss Army knife does make a tinker/other variants with a locking main blade and a grippier handle called the EvoGrip. They are really nice. I got one for $37 that is basically the tinker + a saw blade and scissors. I really like it.
Ive had mine about 2 months and right away i thought the same thing it needs a pocket clip it brothers me when it lays sideways in the bottom of my pocket and the screwdriver detent sould be stronger or locking otherwise ive been enjoying it thanks for the review and you and your family be safe
Leatherman Skeletool to me is a better selection. You don’t have the scissors but you do get the pliers and wire cutters. Which I find to be more useful.
I find two major problems with the Gerber armbar drive driver bit holder. 1. There is no locking mechanism, and it collapses if you apply pressure. You shouldn't have to concentrate on keeping the driver open while turning it. 2. You can use standard ¼-inch bits (good), but they go in too far, leaving only 9mm protruding, and it is very difficult to pull these out, because there is so little of the bit to grasp. Often need pliers to extract. The hammer function is not meant to hammer nails. It is great for tapping lids on to paint tins, for example. Otherwise, this is a potentially great multitool.
C Hda I’m sure that they could, but if I had to guess, I’d say before they even started this project, they had an idea of what they wanted and what they wanted the price point to be at. Their conclusion was probably they only way they could accomplish that that was to manufacture in China. I would gladly pay a little more $ if it were made in America though.
Locking blades on small pocket knives like this are unnecessary. Honestly, how many times has your slip joint SAK closed on you while you were using it? Unless you were trying to baton with it
Erm, a few times. Especially if it gets stuck in what you're cutting or if you're stabbing/piercing something. Also saw a guy nearly remove a finger with a SAK that didn't have a lock.
I still think the skeletool is the best edc multitool. Pliers, blade and screwdriver, sure it's shorter but I've never needed a long driver when using a multitool, those are for when you are in a pinch.
Been looking at these Gerber tools. However I have a knife blade on the tool so why the scissors? Rather have a metal file instead of the scissors! Personally I never had a use for the scissors but needed metal file multiple times. Thanks for the great review and taking the time to share with us.
Scissors come in crucially for angling needs. To me, that’s what this product (or more specifically, the newer one without the driver) is about. It goes in your coat pocket and is all you need to prepare your rod.
I recently picked up the leatherman free t4. It Is usa made and cost twice as much. My biggest complaints with it is the amount of plastic in it, how blocky it is, and the blade is too short. I like the ease of tool deployment and that everything locks.
If it was 420hc then it wouldn’t take a razor edge nearly as easily as it does. I think it’s similar to 5cr steel like what’s in the paraframe with my testing and resharpening.
My most used least carried multitool is a Victorinox Evo Grip s18. sharp locking blade, saw, scissors, toothpick, tweezers, nail file, Phillips and 2 flat screwdrivers, can opener, cap lifter, and sewing awl for $47.00. Since I rarely carry it I put a lanyard on it and put it in my pocket when I do carry it. Has all I need. Still not too crazy about Gerber.
All multitools are a compromise for not having the full size dedicated tools available.Howvere, the Armbar has been my pocket friend for a few weeks now on my farm and has proven to be very useful. The full size bit/holder is great and it means that you can replace worn bits (unlike multitiools that have dedicated bits). For me, a locking knife is big safety feature - my old and trusted SOG does not have this and I have nearly come to grief a couple of times - it stays in the kitchen drawer as a great multitool for ad hoc light home use. For adding pliers, look at the Leatherman Skeletool for pocket size/weight.
Seems decent but will keep my Victorinox tinker as my main EDC tool. If I wanted to also have scissors, the Victorinox evolution s16 is great, gave one to my cousin Caroline for Christmas...
Just found this little bugger on sale.. man I love it! -the scissors was not that great when i got it, probably should have returned it for another one, but i chose to file the edges a bit my self, now they're just fine.. I especially love the shape of the knife.. Its a no brainer, get it!
Why are you sak lovers so in denial? Victorinox design is out dated and they are like cheap toys libtards own. Buy a Leatherman or any other pliers based multitool
I have one and ❤️ it. My favourite feature is the bit driver that can take any hex bit, this particularly important because we use mainly Robertson (square) screws.
I have the other tool which I just received and the cork screw does come in handy for opening wine bottles and I also love the knife blade on it. I may order this one also, but purchased a Gerber knife with the tool I have and may be using it for campouts in the future, but currently have it in my knife collection since I already have so many knives which is superb and in my collection.
Have had mine since the release pretty much and I think it’s the perfect in pocket knife, no need for a pocket clip you forget it’s their anyway, only thing I would change is if it was built like a Victorianox or Leatherman. You can feel where they went cheap with this
Bought it and returned fairly quickly - non locking driver became a deal breaker for me - it folded on me so many times when applying any pressure, it became infuriating. I really wanted to love this tool, still waiting for version 2.0, with lockable driver..
I historically dislike gerber for many reasons but their armbar is perfect pocket EDC with no print sad thing is like the SOG power pint few realise it, more complain, so the echo chamber destroys good cost effective easy sharpening/maintenance minimalism for lesser poorly thought out revenue kickers lol Angling of tools physics meaning the tool shouldn't close and can't if held on the gerbers rounded comfortable thumb cut out driver shank (and certainly can't cut you). Hilarious most drivers on most multitools weren't locking and worked even uncentred and unrounded much like the vaunted yet sadly inferior LM skeletool that can't be used for 20 screws or to whittle of 20mins w/o killing bones in your hand nevermind costs you 2x 12hr work shifts after tax if you loose it/goes walkabout/gets confiscated. That said knife should open from the same direction as the other tools "Spydie Flick" style - a flat back to a knives handle is vital on a working blade and like Victorinox also KNOW a blade closer to the palm is best - on the outside it wants to rotate and gets amplified by a broomhandle design. Further (like all gerber cut out designs) one of the cutouts should have been an oxygen wrench.
The amazon link had the cork but not the drive. Liked the black tinker you had so ordered it. Will get the drive as I really like driver but not today.
gideonstactical Have you thought about knife center? I used to do BHQ but they got too weird for me. Personal taste but your style is closer to KnifeCenter than BHQ. Anyway I will order through your like again soon.
Me personally would rather pay more for a better multitool like the leatherman surge or a victorinox swisschamp pocket knife. The armbar isn't bad it's just that there are so much better multitools out there
Great video. Have had my eye on this one and I appreciate your honest thoughts. Also appreciate your words of encouragement. This is truly an unprecedented time and it's so crucial to remain positive and keep our eyes focused on what really matters. God's blessings on you and yours.
brother just a note the point of using scissors is to make cuts without stretching the material and here you are stretching the material which a knife can do easily.
Thanks so much, Aaron. :) I pray that you and your family are doing well also. I'm curious how the Armbar compares to the Leatherman Free T4. Do you have one of those?
Thank you that was a good video and we will be praying for you and your family to you as well hope your business is going good I definitely will you’re very very nice thank you buddy
I love it. I can't wear a clip knife at work...Nobody knows I have it. It is my ultimate fidget toy. I bought a second one just in case it fades away like the MP-1(best multi-tool ever). New Armbar versions are on Gerber's website. This think this going to be around a while. I hope you still carry it.
@@Crosswalker. Actually, the Mini-pry bar is connected to the Lanyard ring with one of those Niteize Mini S-Biners so it's easy to take off to use. Its saved the tip of my blade a few times I'm sure.
Excellent video. As stated by others looks an excellent idea/design but will the Chinese build quality let it down? As an aside I have a work issued Gerber mp600 made in USA, excellent quality, no gripes, I bought another mp600 of amazon appears to be made in China and its awful, broke in first usage. Surely detrimental to Gerbers reputation? I'm a viewer from England, really enjoy your videos, there's no BS which is appreciated. Keep up the good work.
I think this tool has compelling use cases this is fantastic for everyone that needs a specific but large set of drivers in a light package. Biking I need a flat, Phillips, T25, and 2, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, and 8mm hexes for my gravel bike. It all fits in a tiny space in my seat bag....or in my pocket. The bonus is I get a pretty large knife and just the right hammer that I can knock a bent derailleur back into position. It has been a god-send 30 miles from anywhere. Same for the dirt bikes...just different bits.
Its halfway decent.The Scissors are functional, but the pair on a Victorinox is better.I do like the Driver and it takes standard 1/4 Bits, however if You lose the One it comes with I figure your going to have a bit of Trouble finding that One. I pair mine up with a Centerdrive, then I got something to Turn and Something to Hold a Faster at the Same Time.
Seeing how the scissors performed on yours in the video, I am not impressed. I have carried Victorinox for too long to compromise with anything else. Quality is superb and the prices are perfectly acceptable. The Armbar is a nice design for sure. Maybe they'll hear all the feedback and fix the issues.
Bought it today. I to wouldve liked a key ring or pocket clip. And armbar needs more detente or able to lock it slip joint not. Otherwise like the other tools. Got it for $47 cdn
Gerber always comes with fresh ideas, concepts, themes and cool designs, and lack of effort for manufactoring quality. If they solve that, they will be absolutely perfect.
Agreed, I like that they come up with a lot of their own design ideas rather than rehashing what someone else has already done.
Learn to make them yourself, steal their ideas and make one of your own.
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Totally true for folding knives! Gerbers fixed blades are better.
I like the Armbar, especially the knife blade. It is really a great knife. It is hard to believe, but, for such a compact tool, the Armbar's blade is about 5 mm longer than the blade on the Leatherman Free P4! It is almost the same length as that on the Charge, and is 5mm longer than the blade on the Skeletool.
I laugh at complaints about the "poor steel" of the blade. 10 seconds once a week on a sheet of 1200-grit w/d emery paper is all I need to keep the blade razor sharp. If you want a multitool blade that will stay sharp for 12 months, keep dreaming!
The scissors work well, and the screwdriver setup is very useful for the occasional need to deal with a screw. Note: "occasional use". If you are building furniture, use a dedicated screwdriver!! No workshop uses a multitool as the main set of tools.
The awl is small, but good to scrape, poke a hole, or mark something.
The hammer/pry bar/bottle opener is great for opening paint or varnish tins and for tapping the lids closed. Anyone whining about how you can't drive nails with it is just not living in the real world. It's not meant for that!
The only other tool I need is a pair of pliers, and unfortunately, this is missing. The Armbar is a really great little compact multitool,with a first-class knife blade. Well done, Gerber!
I like it but agree, it needs a clip. Hell, even a little sheath would have been nice. It's got to be cost. Great video as always! Atb Sean
ive just gotten one of these and im stunned it isnt more popular.
Does need a pocket clip and im already planning other mods.
Fits a second bit hidden under the scissors and a toothpick/ victorianox pen there as well.
If you shave a pencil/pen down to fit the hex bit the driver arm opens up to be a comfortable pen.
ive never been so happy with a multi tool before
Now they come with the pocket clip standard.
Also there's the Armbar Trade model too now. Take the scissors away and replace with a wood saw. That's the difference. I got one and love it. I carry thirty bits on me EDC and a pair of pliers. All I need
I bought one today I don’t see a pocket cllip on it anywhere.
@@187JuanWick you have the old model
I’ve had it for over a month, I love everything about it except the scissors. The pry/bottle opener/pummel tool is genius.
Is it not performing well or it deteriorated?
what's up with the scissors? i'm about to get one
The scissors are good it's just how they fold away balde sides up makes it sort of a sharp fiddle to deploy, you need to be mindful when unfolding the sharp side so you don't cut yourself, done this twice with this tool... but they work very well.
Another good review and thanks for the positive message God bless and stay safe
Pass...I'll keep my Victorinox Huntsman. It has all I need for EDC and is only $5 more. Other than that, great vid...keep them coming.
I agree with you! I too also carry a huntsman.
Thank you for the positive message at the end!
The opening of the blade is so stiff, I got bit. Bleeding as I type this. That's my only issue. Otherwise, great tool.
Thanks for all the great content. Love the channel, and have made several purchasing decisions based on your recommendations.
James Pennington glad I could help!!
The locking blade sold it for me. Amazon linky no worky. Nice keyring mod. Good idea on the paint lid opener feature. Since Tinker has neither a bit driver nor scissors, I think its not really cost comparable. Maybe you were thinking of the Super Tinker at $32 with scissors. The closest Victorinox with bit driver is 2x to 3x that price. My only reticence is I have another Gerber locking multi tool that is miserable to operate when dirty, cold, or with gloves. No amount of cleaning, lubrication, or adjustment allows it the lock mechanism to function for more than a week. The liner lock on the Armbar likely won't suffer that same problem. Gerber sucks.
I personally think the victorinox tinker would be a better option than the Gerber. I've had my tinker for 12 years and it's still going strong aside from having to reglue the handle covers on. Every Gerber product that I've had aside from the older Gerber suspension multi-tool has failed me at some point, even more so with the newest products.
The primary tools I'm looking for are a quarter inch bit driver and scissors. Not casting any shade on the tinker but I think it's a slightly different use case
Great videos, good size and the screwdriver is why I am getting one, everyone stay safe
It's a Victorinox, not a "Swiss Army".
And the Cybertool with it's bit driver would probably be a better comparison I guess. Bigger an more expensive, but in my opinion also better!
caos one it’s a victoronox not a Swiss Army knife like most people call it your a genius thanx for that info.
If you are not one to carry extra bits, I think it compares well with the Victorinox Explorer. Just a few bucks more, better detent on the inline phillips, and better scissors. I was hoping that the armbar could replace mine. I'll wait for the 2.0 version.
@@b-squadhero9698 Yes, the explorer would also be a great option!
@@barrybueler3356 If you name two specific brands it just seems odd not to name the third one.
"Swiss Army" is pretty much how any American will identify a knife made in Switzerland by Wenger or Victorinox. Just as many Americans call tissues "Kleenex". I am curious about what you think a Victorinox actually is. If you go by their marketing and their website that is in English. Victorinox might surprise you by what they claim themselves to be.
Oof no, definitely not for me. Hard pass between being Chinese made an mystery steel even if I did like what's it's offering for tools, which I don't terribly.
Its listed as 420HC on Gerber's website. But to boycott it just for Made in China is not a good reason. 1000ss of every day products are made there. the keyboard and mouse I'm using, my phone case, PS@ controller, PC controller, phone case, most of my computer and so on
Thanks for the video brother. His eye is in the sparrow.
The Swiss Army knife does make a tinker/other variants with a locking main blade and a grippier handle called the EvoGrip. They are really nice. I got one for $37 that is basically the tinker + a saw blade and scissors. I really like it.
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I do like the Gerber dime. Great beer bottle opener, and use the pliers all the time.
Its ok, the Leatherman Squirt is better though.
Ive had mine about 2 months and right away i thought the same thing it needs a pocket clip it brothers me when it lays sideways in the bottom of my pocket and the screwdriver detent sould be stronger or locking otherwise ive been enjoying it thanks for the review and you and your family be safe
Leatherman Skeletool to me is a better selection. You don’t have the scissors but you do get the pliers and wire cutters. Which I find to be more useful.
Great review. Ty. It's too expensive; will stick with my PS4 (I only buy American-made).
It’d be a spectacular tool if the driver locked. . . Or had a stronger detent like a Victorinox.
I like the size, and the fact that you can use standard bits for the screwdriver!
I find two major problems with the Gerber armbar drive driver bit holder.
1. There is no locking mechanism, and it collapses if you apply pressure. You shouldn't have to concentrate on keeping the driver open while turning it.
2. You can use standard ¼-inch bits (good), but they go in too far, leaving only 9mm protruding, and it is very difficult to pull these out, because there is so little of the bit to grasp. Often need pliers to extract.
The hammer function is not meant to hammer nails. It is great for tapping lids on to paint tins, for example.
Otherwise, this is a potentially great multitool.
@@Billhumphreys3370 I have seen longer double sided bits you can use and these longer bits can be stored inside the Armbar!
Pretty cool.
I would love to see a slightly upgraded and American version of this.
hard to believe we can't build this completely in the USA
C Hda I’m sure that they could, but if I had to guess, I’d say before they even started this project, they had an idea of what they wanted and what they wanted the price point to be at. Their conclusion was probably they only way they could accomplish that that was to manufacture in China. I would gladly pay a little more $ if it were made in America though.
they can,but its all about the PROFIT.
Cheap steel and Chinese made. Move industry back to the USA.
Very true. And with proper implementation of tools and higher steel quality, I'd be glad to pay more
No pocket clip is a big "fail".
on a keychain? a bit big for that
I would pay twice the price to have it made in the USA. I give up on Gerber.
No you wouldn't.
Yes we would.
True
Locking blades on small pocket knives like this are unnecessary. Honestly, how many times has your slip joint SAK closed on you while you were using it? Unless you were trying to baton with it
Erm, a few times. Especially if it gets stuck in what you're cutting or if you're stabbing/piercing something. Also saw a guy nearly remove a finger with a SAK that didn't have a lock.
Bought one and returned it two days later. The screwdriver just needs a lock as well... untill then I will keep my Victorinox Alox as EDC tool.
Which alox do you run?
taylor gen the pioneer x with the scissors...
I still think the skeletool is the best edc multitool. Pliers, blade and screwdriver, sure it's shorter but I've never needed a long driver when using a multitool, those are for when you are in a pinch.
In my experience some multitool scissors have to be locked all the way back for the spring to work properly. The scissors on my wingman are like that
Then we need to make our own product and not charge american tax up the ass.
Ill stick with my Byrd harrier 2
Been looking at these Gerber tools. However I have a knife blade on the tool so why the scissors? Rather have a metal file instead of the scissors! Personally I never had a use for the scissors but needed metal file multiple times. Thanks for the great review and taking the time to share with us.
Gerber not using their brains
Scissors come in crucially for angling needs. To me, that’s what this product (or more specifically, the newer one without the driver) is about. It goes in your coat pocket and is all you need to prepare your rod.
I recently picked up the leatherman free t4. It Is usa made and cost twice as much. My biggest complaints with it is the amount of plastic in it, how blocky it is, and the blade is too short. I like the ease of tool deployment and that everything locks.
Looking for where to buy in Australia, ANACONDA does not stock them.
Thanks for the Video. SUBSCRIBED & LIKED, keep well physically & mentally.
Honestly, not a fan at all.
Super good review! I’m thinking about getting this to be a part of my EDC. From what I could find the blade is 420 HC stainless.
If it was 420hc then it wouldn’t take a razor edge nearly as easily as it does. I think it’s similar to 5cr steel like what’s in the paraframe with my testing and resharpening.
My most used least carried multitool is a Victorinox Evo Grip s18. sharp locking blade, saw, scissors, toothpick, tweezers, nail file, Phillips and 2 flat screwdrivers, can opener, cap lifter, and sewing awl for $47.00. Since I rarely carry it I put a lanyard on it and put it in my pocket when I do carry it. Has all I need. Still not too crazy about Gerber.
I think the Cybertool range from victorinox SAK is overall better... except for the locking blade..
I’ve owned an armbar for a year now and love it as a secondary that I carry in my backpack. The awl and bottle opener are the best features.
Nice!!
All multitools are a compromise for not having the full size dedicated tools available.Howvere, the Armbar has been my pocket friend for a few weeks now on my farm and has proven to be very useful. The full size bit/holder is great and it means that you can replace worn bits (unlike multitiools that have dedicated bits). For me, a locking knife is big safety feature - my old and trusted SOG does not have this and I have nearly come to grief a couple of times - it stays in the kitchen drawer as a great multitool for ad hoc light home use. For adding pliers, look at the Leatherman Skeletool for pocket size/weight.
Still Tinker for me. Nice review with some good insights!
Seems decent but will keep my Victorinox tinker as my main EDC tool.
If I wanted to also have scissors, the Victorinox evolution s16 is great,
gave one to my cousin Caroline for Christmas...
SAK Evo S16 is the best EDC SAK for size, tools, and features (most notably the locking blade). Sadly discontinued. :-(::::::
Just found this little bugger on sale.. man I love it! -the scissors was not that great when i got it, probably should have returned it for another one, but i chose to file the edges a bit my self, now they're just fine.. I especially love the shape of the knife.. Its a no brainer, get it!
Hard pass for me. The value just isn't there for me over SAK. Gerber quality is always a concern also.
Why are you sak lovers so in denial? Victorinox design is out dated and they are like cheap toys libtards own. Buy a Leatherman or any other pliers based multitool
Blade is 420 HC stainless steel, according to the site
according to which site? doesn't specify what steel on the gerber site....
Knife wise and my Gerber slide lock for multi tool
If it had a pocket clip i would buy it
If they would have put a saw on that it would be the goat multitool knife combo
I have one and ❤️ it. My favourite feature is the bit driver that can take any hex bit, this particularly important because we use mainly Robertson (square) screws.
Good video review of the Armbar. It didn't really connect with me.
I have the other tool which I just received and the cork screw does come in handy for opening wine bottles and I also love the knife blade on it. I may order this one also, but purchased a Gerber knife with the tool I have and may be using it for campouts in the future, but currently have it in my knife collection since I already have so many knives which is superb and in my collection.
It's nice I wish I had a pocket clip
Have had mine since the release pretty much and I think it’s the perfect in pocket knife, no need for a pocket clip you forget it’s their anyway, only thing I would change is if it was built like a Victorianox or Leatherman. You can feel where they went cheap with this
Bought it and returned fairly quickly - non locking driver became a deal breaker for me - it folded on me so many times when applying any pressure, it became infuriating. I really wanted to love this tool, still waiting for version 2.0, with lockable driver..
Armbar looks really sleek for a multi tool, love the size of the knife and the screwdriver I think I might get one
I historically dislike gerber for many reasons but their armbar is perfect pocket EDC with no print sad thing is like the SOG power pint few realise it, more complain, so the echo chamber destroys good cost effective easy sharpening/maintenance minimalism for lesser poorly thought out revenue kickers lol
Angling of tools physics meaning the tool shouldn't close and can't if held on the gerbers rounded comfortable thumb cut out driver shank (and certainly can't cut you).
Hilarious most drivers on most multitools weren't locking and worked even uncentred and unrounded much like the vaunted yet sadly inferior LM skeletool that can't be used for 20 screws or to whittle of 20mins w/o killing bones in your hand nevermind costs you 2x 12hr work shifts after tax if you loose it/goes walkabout/gets confiscated.
That said knife should open from the same direction as the other tools "Spydie Flick" style - a flat back to a knives handle is vital on a working blade and like Victorinox also KNOW a blade closer to the palm is best - on the outside it wants to rotate and gets amplified by a broomhandle design.
Further (like all gerber cut out designs) one of the cutouts should have been an oxygen wrench.
I got one it does good but I love my cadet
The only downside is the locking blade for the uk other than that i would get one
Pro tip - don't tell anyone and you'll be fine.
The amazon link had the cork but not the drive. Liked the black tinker you had so ordered it. Will get the drive as I really like driver but not today.
Lance Riffle Nice I must be out of stock on Amazon. Last I bladehq had them in stock. Check the link.
gideonstactical Have you thought about knife center? I used to do BHQ but they got too weird for me. Personal taste but your style is closer to KnifeCenter than BHQ. Anyway I will order through your like again soon.
hey gerber let me give you some future advice,MADE IN USA!!!!!.
It would be a back up/glove box tool for me. I have a Centerdrive and that does most of what I would need a tool like that for anyway.
The cork version is the one that is calling to me. The can opener/package opener and sweet cork puller looks nice.
Victorinox Evogrip S17 & S18 have locking blades
Me personally would rather pay more for a better multitool like the leatherman surge or a victorinox swisschamp pocket knife. The armbar isn't bad it's just that there are so much better multitools out there
Great video. Have had my eye on this one and I appreciate your honest thoughts. Also appreciate your words of encouragement. This is truly an unprecedented time and it's so crucial to remain positive and keep our eyes focused on what really matters. God's blessings on you and yours.
Can that pry bar/cap lifter pry back the bolt on an AR when the spent round gets caught over the bcg???
I wish Leatherman would have made this, it would have been much better quality.
brother just a note the point of using scissors is to make cuts without stretching the material and here you are stretching the material which a knife can do easily.
Like the size think I'll get one. Thanks for the review.
thats a flat blade, not a phillips head - the tool comes with pozi & flat blade, come on.......
Thanks so much, Aaron. :) I pray that you and your family are doing well also. I'm curious how the Armbar compares to the Leatherman Free T4. Do you have one of those?
Nathan Drushinin I reviewed the T2 and K2 a while back. Should check that video out was a lot of fun and hopefully pretty informative.
Currently the amazon link does not take you to the same armbar. The one there has a corkscrew 31-003565
sw10mm Must be sold out on Amazon. Check blade HQ they have some I believe.
I got one from REI suck it didn’t have a clip. My only con.
Thanks for the review, There are 2 holes on the bottom of the knife. Do you know what they are?
Solid Review, thanks for sharing!
Gerber for my expereance is the best with design but use the worst blade
How does it compare to a Victorinox Cybertool?
did you notice that the bitdriver tends to close on your hand when you have to use some force to turn a screw? read that in a forum
Andy Abl Luxembourg not from what I found... If I had I would’ve brought that up.
@@gideonstactical thanks for the answer, as a fan of the leatherman skeletool, i think this gerber is joining my collection then
Someone who actually uses the tools for a review. Thanks!
Always try to in everyone of my video! Thanks so much!
Thanks Aaron for videos and your thoughtfulness
Thank you that was a good video and we will be praying for you and your family to you as well hope your business is going good I definitely will you’re very very nice thank you buddy
I would buy this tool if it had a file and a bottle/can opener on it...
agreed, but the file wouldn't work anyway. Its a Gerber product.
I have more gerber tolols than leatherman and I have never had an issue with any of my gerbers
Man we thought of the exact same pocket clip work-around
Wow suits with the profile perfectly
Cool
I love it. I can't wear a clip knife at work...Nobody knows I have it. It is my ultimate fidget toy. I bought a second one just in case it fades away like the MP-1(best multi-tool ever). New Armbar versions are on Gerber's website. This think this going to be around a while. I hope you still carry it.
No pocket clip is a deal breaker for me.
Where’s the link for the clip?
I'll stick to me SAK Deluxe Tinker, with mini pry-bar attached to the lanyard ring; but thanks for the review!
My EDC as well 😅 good choice 👍
@@Crosswalker. My compliments on your selection as well!
@@marko11kram 😅👍 thanks
@@Crosswalker. Actually, the Mini-pry bar is connected to the Lanyard ring with one of those Niteize Mini S-Biners so it's easy to take off to use. Its saved the tip of my blade a few times I'm sure.
Excellent video. As stated by others looks an excellent idea/design but will the Chinese build quality let it down? As an aside I have a work issued Gerber mp600 made in USA, excellent quality, no gripes, I bought another mp600 of amazon appears to be made in China and its awful, broke in first usage. Surely detrimental to Gerbers reputation? I'm a viewer from England, really enjoy your videos, there's no BS which is appreciated. Keep up the good work.
I think this tool has compelling use cases this is fantastic for everyone that needs a specific but large set of drivers in a light package. Biking I need a flat, Phillips, T25, and 2, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, and 8mm hexes for my gravel bike. It all fits in a tiny space in my seat bag....or in my pocket. The bonus is I get a pretty large knife and just the right hammer that I can knock a bent derailleur back into position. It has been a god-send 30 miles from anywhere. Same for the dirt bikes...just different bits.
Its halfway decent.The Scissors are functional, but the pair on a Victorinox is better.I do like the Driver and it takes standard 1/4 Bits, however if You lose the One it comes with I figure your going to have a bit of Trouble finding that One. I pair mine up with a Centerdrive, then I got something to Turn and Something to Hold a Faster at the Same Time.
It's a little gimmicky, but that also makes it a kinda fun. Probably something I'll look at, maybe get, but won't replace something I already own.
Seeing how the scissors performed on yours in the video, I am not impressed. I have carried Victorinox for too long to compromise with anything else. Quality is superb and the prices are perfectly acceptable.
The Armbar is a nice design for sure. Maybe they'll hear all the feedback and fix the issues.
My go to is either Swiss Army ranger grip 78, Or Leatherman Charge Plus Tti w bit extension and extra bits.
I carry one of these as a supplement to my Leatherman Rev. Fits nicely in my offhand pocket next to my wallet.
Bought it today. I to wouldve liked a key ring or pocket clip. And armbar needs more detente or able to lock it slip joint not. Otherwise like the other tools. Got it for $47 cdn
I think it is a really nice tool for EDC, to bad that it doesn´t come to Argentina! Thanks for shearing, very nice video!
I really like this tool, but it won't replace my EDC go-to, the Victorinox Compact
More comparable to the super tinker which is actually is priced similar. The regular tinker wouldn’t make sense as it has no scissors