Reviews and Ratings for Gerber Center-Drive Multi-Tool with Bit Set, Black Nylon Sheath - 30-001194N

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Gerber Center-Drive Multi-Tool with Bit Set, Black Nylon Sheath

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Jan St
Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

May 30, 2017

Pros: Locking, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Finish, Included Tools

Cons: Materials

breaking cutters, yes, but not that much a problem

I agree with the previous review that the carbide cutters are fragile. When the original ones broke, they kindly sent me a new set, free of charge. Then the second broke within weeks. So I did some research, and found that these cutters, that cost $24 a pair from Gerber, are standard 10mm milling tool heads, that are available from China via evilBay for under a buck a piece. So I stocked up, and simply replace them when they break.

Bub
SC

Apr 05, 2020

Pros: Locking, Overall Quality

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

Reliable so far

I used it to work on some of my woodworking equipment. You can really wrench down on it and not feel like you’re going to break it. I installed a security camera only using it. Had some work to do in the yard. Cut irrigation pipe with the knife and corrugated pipe with the saw. Ended up pretty muddy. So washed it off and put a little 3n1 oil on it and it’s good to go. IT HAS A PROPER ON CENTER SCREWDRIVER. I don’t need a pair of scissors or a file and a pair tweezers. I need a tool not a gimmick. It’s a sturdy blade. Decent set of pliers/cutters and the screwdriver. If I need anything else I’ll go to my toolbox in the garage. I wish it had a combo blade or 2 separate.

Ace1950
Charlotte,NC

May 29, 2018

Pros: Locking, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Included Tools

Cons: None

Nice Pocket Tool

Haven't had a chance to really use the Gerber yet but have opened it up and played with it. Well built and very solid. Equal to any Leatherman tools I have. My only complaint is there wasn't any instructions so I had to fiddle with it to figure out how to close the drive extension and other locking parts. Once I had that figured out everything else was easy. Very nice tool. Should last a lifetime if taken care of. A little bulky with the extra drive tools. Probably should have gotten the one w/o those but will be nice if ever needed.

Ken
Missouri

Feb 27, 2017

Pros: Included Tools

Cons: Overall Quality

"The real world is the truest measure of success, or failure."

This is the first Gerber multi tool I have ever purchased, I have several from the other guys. But I seen an ad in a magazine and was intrigued by the website. This tool looked different, tougher, made to work. I gave it a try. It literally broke the very first time I used it. I attempted to cut a wire clothes hanger and the hex screw that holds the wire cutter broke off. Just to make sure I wasn't trying to cut something too hard, I cut that same hanger with my Wave, Rebar, and Juice S3, no problems. Well, I filed a warranty claim and sent the Center-Drive back for repair. Still waiting for its return. Very Disappointed.

Mr.Smith
Virginia

Nov 24, 2020

Pros: None

Cons: None

Not new

I haven’t used tool yet so not complaining on that. My complaint is, I received mine and the tool, case, bits, and paperwork had been pulled out of the box and stuffed back in wrong. Seems to be an obvious return. For as much as i paid for this i expect new in unopened box. Very angry over the disrespect. I won’t be buying anything else from knife center!

Knifecenter note:

Knifecenter never sells returned or used products. Occasionally a supplier, even the manufacturer will refund a customer and reship the product. Since we cannot possibly inspect each product we ship, they can slip through. We would gladly take the product back and pay for all shipping involved.