Gerber Multi-Plier 600 Review

The Multi Plier 600, with its unique plier deployment method, comes out near the top of our testing in the ergonomics category. For many users, easy one-handed pliers deployment will be crucial. Imagine yourself holding a bolt in place and realizing that your wrench is out of reach. You can pull out the Gerber Multi Plier 600, engage the pliers, and get the bolt started. All without letting go with the other hand. You’ll let go to finish the job with a “real” wrench, but the Gerber saved you a fair amount of hassle. And this is the essence of multi-tools: they’re not as good as dedicated tools, but they’ll be handy and accessible far more often. In this way, the Gerber is a great set of pliers to have around. Almost incidentally, there are other tools included on the Multi-Plier 600. The blades and drivers, however, are small and difficult to engage. They’ll serve the purpose when needed, but other offerings can provide more versatility. If you are looking for a tool that will have blades and saws more readily accessible, check out our Editors’ Choice winning Leatherman Charge TTI. For a well-made budget tool that has a relatively large set of scissors at the ready, check out our Best Buy Leatherman Wingman.
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