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44 of 44 found the following review helpful:
 the tactical beast May 28, 2008
By D. Fonnesbeck
"improver"
I had been searching for a replacement for my Schrade Tough Tool, which while giving me many years of reliable service before being stolen from a jobsite I was on, was a little heavy and clunky for my purposes.
Gerber multi-pliers always seemed very 'handy', but seemed a little lightweight for my purposes. But I asked around among my trusted friends and associates and I decided the Gerber Diesel had the strength and the features I was after. And after testing this bad boy in the field, I can truly say it performed without flaw.
My main concern was the strength of the pliers themselves (the Schrade was extremely strong and stable). I put this to the test immediately upon getting to work. I'm not sure what the reviewer who claimed the pliers had a design flaw was cranking on, but I cranked hex bolts/nuts, wing-nuts and all kinds of other fasteners with NO PROBLEMS! The needle-nose pliers were perfect for tight spots and sensitive moves with electronics, and I snipped everything from fishing-line to heavy-gauge wire and metal banding like butter with the snips.
The other issue I was concerned with was the 'one-handed' plier operation. This is really the key feature with any Gerber multi-tool, and I had NO problems at all getting the pliers to engage by flicking my wrist while holding one side of the two handles as instructed. It was a little stiff at first, but after a dozen or so flicks, the action was perfect.
Lastly, I was worried about all the reviews of the black coating coming off on the user's hands. And right out of the box there was a small amount of black residue left on my hands after handling the tool for the first time. But I've had this problem with ANY black coated tool I've ever owned (try handling impact-driver sockets). I simply pulled out all the tools and wiped them off with a cloth and I haven't had any of the residue on my hands at all since. My thoughts on this are if you are afraid of getting a little dirty, then maybe you better take up another hobby and let someone else handle the tools.
If you actually USE your tools, and don't just buy them because they look cool, you will love having this on your hip. It is a fine looking unit, but it ain't just a pretty face, it'll tear up any job you use a multi-tool for.
19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
You will never own anything more useful Mar 21, 2009
By Douglas L. Bengal
"Bengal"
My father gave me my first Gerber multipliers when I was a teen. Now as I soldier I have upgraded to its larger, more durable cousin, the Gerber Diesel. There are three things I never want to be without: my weapon, my wits, and my multiplier.
This device has countless applications that will save time looking for another tool and wear/tear on your hands. Disassembling your rifle and you do not have a cleaning rod within reach? Pliers head. MRE heater belching hot gases and you want to retrieve your meal? Pliers head. Find a little annoying string on your ACUs or your need to cut 550 cord? Scissors. Need to smooth a piece of metal on your gear so it does not rip clothing or skin? File. Cardboard needs to be cut into a sign? Knife blade. Need to get into an electronic or mechanical device riddled with phillips head/flat head screws? Phillips head/flat head screwdrivers. Alcohol beverage crimp top needs to be taken off? Bottle opener. A thick branch you want to use as shade or camouflage? Saw.
Other soldiers routinely come to me to borrow this indispensable device. Opens with the flick of a wrist. I would not always carry a knife, but I will never go anywhere on mission without a Gerber.
As the review title states, you will never own anything more useful.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Great Multi-tool, few complaints Aug 01, 2008
By M. L. Reeves
"Kuat, Armecing, & Iuarantes"
I bought the silver/metal colored version of this, not the black. It's a great multi tool and a few things that impressed me were 1) wire cutters are pretty sharp, 2) blade is very sharp, 3) pliers pretty solid, 4)locking mechanis easy to operate. I have a few complaints: 1) pliers do not fully retract into the casing when collapsed, 2) having the blades open from the inside means you have to deploy the pliers every time you want to access another feature, but this doesn't take too long. On the whole, a good buy for the price.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Should have got the leatherman Oct 27, 2010
By Userman
I recently lost my leatherman and was looking for a new multi-tool. The one I had was great and I never had any issues, but I left it on a job site. I went on to buy the same one and I noticed this one was the same price but had better reviews. I have never used the gerber multi-tool before and so far I am very disappointed. The slide out pliers, seem very cumbersome compared to the fold out. Also I don't like that I can't open the handle fully to use the screwdriver at angles or with extended reach. I'm not sure why this product got such great reviews, in all likely hood I will give it away and buy a leatherman again. I should have listened to the age old rule of "stick with what you know".
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A must have!!!!!!!!! Mar 08, 2010
By Brian Simpkins Jr
"Rescueman"
By far this is the best multi-tool I have owned. I have had leatherman after leatherman the pliers are storng with them but the tools are junk screw drivers would break or the knife would break something always broke. With this Gerber everything has held up so far. I am a firefighter/search and rescue so I put things to the test and I need reliable tools I can count on and I can Count on the Gerber.I highly recommend this to any emergency personnel or first responder it will be there when you need it.
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