The Best EDC Screwdriver!?!? The GATO Tools Everyday Carry Bit: More powerful than it looks!
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- amzn.to/39hYKFZ Is this the Best EDC Screwdriver? I found the GATO Tools Everyday Carry Bit to be much more powerful than it looks like it would be. What do you think?
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I was just looking at that today. My first thought was “ How Lame”, so I’m glad you made this video. I may try one now. 👍
Lame is right. I've been ignoring this bit for weeks.
Nope, not interested, I hate tools that don’t do the job well.
So, this is just me I’m assuming, I would get something like this and not use it for 5 years then the one time I could use it I would forget I have it. Not until I’ve already spent the money on something else would i realize my mistake and sit for weeks mentally belittling myself for being so stupid.
Nice, I'm getting one. I suspect it's "gah-toe", as in Spanish for "cat".
I was really surprised how much leverage you can get with it! (I also hesitated). Now I want one with a 1/4” adapter…..
That would “one up”this already great idea. Now I’m gonna have to make one.
Gerber armbar drive slim has been my edc screwdriver great little tool I find that it a ez reach Bic lighter, 2 (7 1/2) foot lengths of paracord. And a stream light micro cover most things I do everyday. Anything else is covered under the tool kits I built. One is in my backpack built out of the maxpedition micro. The other out of the mexpedition fatboy that lives in my car. Both are typically a short walk away.
Have you try to add a keyring on Wera Zyklop 8784 A1 Adaptor as EDC Screwdriver. Want to know is it works
I'm highly educated. However, I have a tendency to pronounce words wrong. I always thank people if they correct me. In any event, "albeit" is pronounced, "all be it." I mispronounced this word for about 4 decades. Sigh.....
I bought one when it was crowd-funded several years ago and put it on my key chain, thinking it would be handy. I find I never use it, maybe twice in 5 (?) years. My Swiss army knife is always in my pocket and is a better driver, and having keys on the ring means it can really only be used for tightening a loose screw, not for driving a new screw into hardwood.
You will never ever be driving a new screw into hardwood with any of these. You have to pre-drill hardwood for screws because if your screw is over an inch long it will likely snap in the wood.. if it ever makes it past the stage of not splitting it. Edc drivers are meant for tightening loose screws, making adjustments to things on the go, salvaging things while out and about or putting one screw in the wall to hang a picture. If you’re doing more than that, 99% of the time it saves time, is less of a headache, and produces a better outcome if you just go get the proper tool. Other than that edc tools are all personal preference. I’m the type that would also get one of those because it genuinely seems like a great idea, but would never end up using it because my leatherman does the same job and fits better in my hand. My leatherman is always with me so why clutter my keychain 🤷♂️
Exactly my thoughts…how often would I use it (very rarely) versus carrying it “everyday”. Holds me back from buying do-dads.
Tinker swiss army knife in pocket or day bag for me for about a decade. Philips comes in handy. Real screwdrivers in vehicles and in home garage.
13/128 of an inch 🤦♀️. Why not admitting it’s way better using metric measurements units. Come on!
I don't know for sure but Gato is spanish for cat. So the A sound would be pronounced short. As in ah. Yeah, I know, there is a whole new pronunciation notation scheme. Anyway, I think the name is pronounced like gahto. I could be wrong. I used to hang out with dinosaurs until they were wiped out 66 million years ago and people pronounce words differently now. So I could be wrong. But still a pedant.
There is only one problem. What are keys?
My house has a digital lock. My car starts with my phone.
what is a EDC that you require so many screwdrivers.? Erectile Dysfunction Condoms? eat daily calories? What the heck is this EDC thing? acronyms are getting out of hand these days were getting to lazy to just write out full sentences
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it's more sturdy if its on 428 motorcycle chain as a key ring,
i used a master link from a bike chain to connect a similar screwdriver to my keychain and i get a little better leverage with it that way.
Lol 3 days after posting the gato tool website didn’t even list this as an option to purchase…
Is this an original design by Gato Tools? Big Idea Design has a titanium version
Sell sell sell. It is a useless product but you'll try to sell it anyway.
I would use my impact drill more quicker.!
I just bought 2 of these for EDC kits for each of my vehicles, they were very high quality 👍
your channel is getting to fing expensive lol nickel and dime at a time
Hi Doc. Big Idea Design have been selling the Titanium Pocket Bit for several years now. They sent me a load of their kit to review a few years ago and, like you, I found the Titanium Pocket Bit a lot easier to use than I thought. Love the channel, best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧
Second this suggestion
I have one of the Big Idea Design one attached to my access card lanyard that I wear daily. I find it extremely handy！
I would be interesting to see you put a pencil or a pen through the key ring for extra leverage.
I chose those items because they are often EDC's.
Even a large key would work but perhaps not an essential one just in case you bend it!
Tried it. But it’s hard to keep it aligned given the circle and clearance.
@@lastbesttool Thanks for the reply.
Somethings are so perfect, they can't be improved apon.
It does seem like an obvious option but when I tried it, the curved edges of the split ring drive the horizontal shaft towards the center of the circle where it intersects the back side of the bit. If you are careful and use a small diameter shaft rod, a benefit can be gained, but I found it more trouble than it’s worth.
Gato (gah-toe) as in cat in in Spanish perhaps?
The best EDC tool is the one in your pocket.
where's the cheaper china copy that costs $5?
Milwaukee fastback 6-1
This was an infomercial not a real review
Fantastic tool ..I'll have to add that to my endless list of tools to get lol
GATO means CAT in Spanish.
You just sold one for them.
Great concept and idea but I literally would just make it. I luckily have the tools to do it and will cost me $0. But for others that can't id say go for it
Imperial units are mind bending
mm better than inches 🤣
I've got 3 of those vessel quick release balls on my tool pack. I take one of em with a bit adapter on my initial inspections, with p2, flat, and Allen bits. Most jobs I can do with that and a 6 1/2 cobra.
Yeah I have 4 of the Vessel ball grips, I love them. I thought about actually getting the Vessel ball grip screwdrivers.
@@Chris.Rhodes I found them from my work, It's the only tool they supply at my factory. They are so much better than a regular screwdriver for my use. I'd recommend getting the black one with interchangeable shank. I've got that one and 2 Phillips and 2 flatheads, a 6" overall and a regular sized of each. Palming em makes it way less likely to strip the heads of screws than regular handles. Feels like less hand strain too.
@@Raeilgunne nice. Where do you work that they supply Vessel ball grips? Lol
@@Chris.Rhodes Toyota, in one of their aluminum casting plants.
@@Raeilgunne get me some! 😆
Hi Doc, you got me to spend money again. I also thought this was expensive at $12 but after your review I jumped on it. I also looked at the calipers you recommended. With a coupon 25% offered on Amazon and a review by a machinist stating that it was a dam good tool I jumped on the Digital Vernier Caliper Inch/Millimeter/Fraction Measure for $16.98 instead of the $29. I don’t think I’ll get a better deal. Thanks for the heads up.
If you take it off the split ring will it fit into some bit drivers? I use a precision screwdriver for my EDC, but I often run into Phillip's number two screws, so I carry a precision to 1/4 inch adapter, but I don't have a great way to carry the 1/4 inch bit. I found that if a bit will fit into any run of the mill bit holder it'll fit my adapter, so I would greatly appreciate if anybody had an answer.
It would take a hair longer to put a hole in a double-ended bit than placing the order. The shaft is likely about 45HRC. No biggie. Not sure I could respect myself after buying something like this. Edit: As I watched the video, it was tempting to explain how Amazon's (tool) algorithms work.
What is the orange handled screwdriver?
A Snap On SDDDM1AO
Dumb. Hard to turn, especially when it's attached to keys which will scratch up whatever you're working on.
Gato; Pronounced Gah Toe, Spanish for Cat.
I considered it, but went with The Nub by Maratac. Costs more but works best for my needs.
Common man..
I don’t shop at Amazon, any suggestion where I can find these elsewhere? They’re not available via their websiye.
Nice idea. I have gotten away from multitools in favor of lighter of better performing dedicated tools. BTW, the PB Swiss has gone back down in price.
My first thought was that you could slip a pencil into that ring and make a slightly off-center T-handle. My second was how that'd be a good way to bend the ring into trash.
Just use decimals instead of fractions. We might be smarter than you think. You could always use a screw or something similar thru the ring as a handle for more torque if you needed.
Hello again Doc
Thank you for another Great Video. I am sorry to disagree with you. That looks like it's more trouble than it's worth. Again thank you
*Accept the metric, Yank.*
You know it's superior...
A lot of screwdriver situations involve how to get leverage in a compromised situation. certainly if pure leverage was the most important aspect a tee stick system would be the best. How would I use this system to tighten a car hose for example? or catch a screw under pipes?
The keyring photo in Amazon looks nothing like the 2.5mm one you presented, rather flimsy. Either they upgraded or you got lucky.
I could see 3 to 5 double ended bits on the ring to increase the utility and maybe torque capacity. The add a ranger type band for pocket protection.
I bought pocket pry bars from Gato, I think the are probably as nice as the Snap On, which are never available.
I'm a sucker for good edc tools, I just bought one! Luckily they haven't seen the video so hadn't raised the price yet!
instead of a double bit on a ring the should have made a small double-ended bitholder on a ring for short bits...
Let's review: Extremely limited reach + extremely limited torque = Worthless
Love your vids Doc! Thanks for sharing and keep’m coming!!!
Super neat, I’m planning on getting a M1A for my edc kit! 😝
Same bit can be found in a Klein 11-IN-1 screwdriver.
I don't understand how every tool shown on the video is not worn or dirty at all. Like they have never been used
Mild steel isn’t very hard to drill into. This, however, is made of hardened steel, which is much harder.
Had some gato pocket screwdrivers built really well, really solid pissed I lost the flat head.
Big Idea Design has the same in Titanium (for a while). Great design 👍.
The internal stubby is $64.88 on the zon.
Thank God we have a person who understands fractions👍
Milwaukee has a box cutter with a bit side that is perfect for edc
I can see it could be difficult to use if the screw head sunk into the surface, the bit won't reach.
Albeit
What watch are you wearing? Sharp.
Whats the red keychain stubby looking scredriver he showed, called?
It's this thing: th-cam.com/video/ynrxd-Vt1-c/w-d-xo.html
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Gato spanich = Cat
the only improvement I can see is that the flat should be clocked 90* so that you can more easily use it to pry/wedge something on a flatter surface. Handy for stuck sensors, covers, etc.
Might be better to design a pry-specific bit to join this one on the keyring. Bending the slotted is the same issue Mayhew and Snap On et. al. are struggling with in their pry bar/screwdriver options.
@@lastbesttool I didnt mean for heavy prying. Just things like popping out something that has an O-ring on it, popping a lightswitch cover that has been painted over and your only real driver on your belt is a robertson, separating a plastic housing and pressing clips in, etc. One must have a lever arm for prying.
In that case I would just throw the slotted bit side on the grinder for a moment and then it should work great as more of a light pry bar with some screw turning potential. The circular split right will give plenty of leverage at an angle as well as straight on.
For those who value their time, he tests the tool at 06:15.
isn't stainless softer than tool steel?
depends a lot on heat treatment or lack thereof. theres a lot that goes into it, and hardness isn't the be all end all. toughness is something thats often overlooked. s2 isn't very hard but its super tough. whereas you can have tool steels like d2 that can chip easily due to the hardness. speaking in generalities. im not a metallurgical master or anything.
@@jeffp.6908 My question is more about the off handed comment that since it is stainless one would need a special drill bit - but in my experience stainless is (generally) much easier to drill than carbon steel/tool steel. I know that that there is a complex relationship between hardness and fragility - but in general, I would much rather drill out stainless vs. carbon steel...
I commented a comment, but it disappeared?
You replied to Michael. Thanks.
@@lastbesttool no, i wrote a comment, about how pricey the PB Swiss screwdriver was.
@@lastbesttool crap, i think i put a link in it....i linked to another site that had it for $35. But I guess TH-cam removed it for the link. So stupid. People can link porn, and everything else, but I put a link to a screwdriver and it gets removed 😆
@@Chris.Rhodes maybe your link was one with tracking. Google (and many others) very often adds tracking nonsense to URLs when you click through their link to the site you wanted to go to. If that's the case, try deleting every character after (and including) the question mark; ditto if you see "ref" in the link.
@@omicrondec it's all good. I appreciate it for next time. You gotta watch what links you put in comments, but like I said, people can make troll accounts and link to porn, but I link a screwdriver and it gets deleted lol 😂
Do you just collect tools? I never see you actually use anything or dirty your tools... makes it questionable..
You lost me at where sceletool was the best multitool.
Ye
I modded a PST with the first lock system leatherman had (the bent piece that you had to fold out another tool to unlock) and it's so perfect
Skeletool is an awesome mt.
@@xferret15x now look at the original PST
There's a reason they sold enough at $300 to get it up and running as a mainstay again
I find most multi-tools too heavy for EDC but a Skeletool rides in my GP bag
Amazon photos show the tool with a standard split ring....The tool you reviewed does look to have a more stout non-standard split ring. Perhaps Gato will see your video and confirm what type of split ring the tool is currently supplied with.
Milwaukee fastback is the best edc screwdriver
Interestingly, I can't seem to find it on Gato Tool's website: www.gatotools.com/
GATO also makes a valve core remover in a similar form, and it too is missing from the main GATO website. But it's on Amazon amzn.to/3l8wbNW