Review of Gerber® Radius Multi-Plier®

I am a big fan of the idea here.A multi-tool with tools that open out of the side of the handle- what a great concept.I used the Shrade tool when it was a real tool for many years, and loved it except for the lock which kept breaking.

I waited seeral months for a local store to have one in stock so I could check it out.Finally I couldn't wait so I ordered one from Allsparestools through Amazon.

What I first noticed was the weight.This is a heavy tool.It is also very large.It has very substantial locks.It would probably be very difficult to break.

It also has only 4 tools (yes a couple have another function but there are only 4):
1) a very rugged, wide, short blade
2) a phillips screwdriver
3) a straight blade screwdriver
4) a pair of scissors- Fiskars no less

Each of these blades was supposed to open with a thumb stud, but it needed sronger thumbs than mine.

What finally decided my to send it back after only a couple of minutes inspection was the pliers.With this big heavy tool with only 4 small stiff tools one gets a pair of pliers that take 2 hands to open and open to less width than the much smaller Leatherman Blast that I currently carry.

I hope Gerber or Leatherman tries again with the tool from the side concept.I am still searching for a replacement (or repair) for my Shrade.

David D. Brown

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Product Description:
1 premium-quality Gerber Radius Multi-Plier. 9 functions! PRICED RIGHT! A soft-grip Multi-tool that does a whole lot, with Gerber quality built-in. Here's the form and function: Made of premium stainless steel, with butterfly opening design; Rugged, comfortable SoftGrip handle overmolding; Spring-action needlenose pliers, great for utility, fishing; 2 1/4" knife blade; 2 screwdrivers, slot and Philips; Scissors; Bottle opener; 7 1/4" open, 4 3/4" open; Weighs 9 2/5 ozs. Gerber Limited Lifetime Warranty. China. It's a handy-dandy tool anyone will appreciate for work and sporting use... get it at this low price right now! Gerber Radius Multi-Plier WARNING: You must be 18 or older to purchase Cutlery. Cutlery cannot be shipped to Marin, Napa, Ventura and Yolo counties, CA; D.C.; MA; Canada or Puerto Rico. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering Cutlery.

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