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Gerber Suspension Multi-Pliers

Item # 727699

$34.95

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With a butterfly-opening handle, Saf.T.Plus™ locking system and a sleek design, this multi-tool will turn bolts--and heads!

Saf.T.Plus system locks components securely in place for worry-free use
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers make deployment quick and easy
Open-frame styling and easy butterfly-opening handle was inspired by the bridges of Portland, Oregon
User-friendly lock system makes it easy to access the tool you need--simply slide the lock-release button back to unlock
Other features include: wire cutters/strippers, scissors, bottle opener, can opener, Phillips screwdriver, large and medium flathead screwdrivers
Plus, one serrated blade, drop-point blade, wood saw, awl and parcel hook
Stainless-steel construction and aluminum handle provide the strength and durability for long-term use
Nylon ballistic cloth sheath included

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Gerber Suspension Multi-Pliers Specs

Specification	Description
Weight	6.7 ounces
Closed length	4 inches
Length of blade(s)	1.25 inches
Handle material	Aluminum
Blade material	Stainless steel
Blades	2
Standard screwdriver(s)	2
Bottle opener	Yes
Can opener	Yes
Wire stripper	Yes
Scissors	Yes
Wood saw	Yes
Pliers	Yes
Parcel hook	Yes
Wire cutter	Yes
Open length	6.5 inches
Awl	Yes

Gerber Suspension Multi-Pliers Customer Reviews

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Gerber Suspension Multi-Pliers

4.1

(based on 24 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable grip (21)
Sharp blade (18)
Durable (17)
Functional (11)
Variety of tools (9)

Cons

Difficult to clean (6)
Heavy (4)

Best Uses

Camping (21)
Survival (13)
Day trip (10)
Home (9)
Backcountry camping (8)

Reviewer Profile:
Avid adventurer (12), Casual/ recreational (6), Casual adventurer (3)

Reviewed by 24 customers

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Aug

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Works every day

By Outpost

from Indiana / B.C.

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Functional
Great finish
Variety Of Tools

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Home

Comments about Gerber Suspension Multi-Pliers:

My job requires me to be in and out of utility pedastools all day. This tool is always in my pocket, and i use it 30+ times a day, stripping phone wires, or turning stubborn gas valves.

i have used more expensive leatherman's skeletool, and other multi-tools, and it seems all of these products last about 6 to 8 months before something breaks. no point spending 80+ dollars for a different brand name when the other names don't hold up any longer. (do consider though, this is heavy use, all day every day type of use)

this product definitely stands out amongst the others in it's price point, the suspension pliers are REAL hand savers when splicing FIOS tracer wires together...also, the titanium nitride coating on this is generous, and HIGHLY effective at preventing rust (my tools get rained on and i don't ever dry it). Also, the knives stay reasonably sharp. I scrape mine against copper all day, and use it for cutting rust off pipes, so i don't expect them to cut fish or anything that requires culinary type of sharpness.

the one con i have is they are HEAVY, but it's because they are made to be durable, also, the Phillips head is TINY, but the one on leatherman's skeletool is the same size.

for campiing this product is VERY durable, functional and corrosion resistant, but it is dense and heavy, keep that in mind if you're going to be packing long distance.

i HIGHLY recommend this tool, i am on my second one.

Oct

2007

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good knife, defective at first?

By einstein

from Colorado

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade

Cons

Difficult To Clean

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
River Trips
Road Trips
Survival

Comments about Gerber Suspension Multi-Pliers:

Great tool. I got it and the first weekend though, the pliers metal snapped when I used the wire cutter. Brought it back [...]and they replaced it ([...]). The new one has been perfect since then though.... guess the first one was defective.

Sep

2007

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

good for its price

By flymodel

from Berkeley, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Comfortable Grip

Cons

Hard to open

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Day Trips

Comments about Gerber Suspension Multi-Pliers:

I quite liked the tool, especially for the money I paid [$]but it was very hard to impossible to open most of the tools. One has to use his nails for the inner tools and some of them just didn't move at all. Also, the serrated knife, despite of its pretty big nob on the blade was so hard to move that I had to push very hard to open it. Actually, the only tool that open smooth was the normal knife. I liked that all tools lock but to unlock them, the mechanism sliders are sharp on fingers and in a long term, I'd be worried about durability because the base of the mechanism is plastic. Other things I didn't like were short blades, no pile, limited number of tools (no exchangeable tools) and thickness of the handles.To be fair, after some use, the tools get little easier to open but considering my overall impression, I still went and exchanged it for a Leatherman's New Wave.Overall, the Gerber tool is good and I would recommend it to some but I've already tried several cheaper tools and was not wiling to have something I wasn't fully satisfied with again.

Oct

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Stylish and functional

By peter b

from Portland,OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Comfortable Grip
Sharp Blade

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Road Trips

Comments about Gerber Suspension Multi-Pliers:

this tool has everything you need. maybe not the lightest but it is well built and looks really cool. best price for all the features it has.

Sep

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent gear for the outdoors

By medusan

from columbia, md

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
River Trips
Road Trips
Survival

Comments about Gerber Suspension Multi-Pliers:

Useful tool to have with you at all times. Comes in handy outdoors numerous times. Is tough and i haven't blunted the blade yet !

Dec

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great multi-tool

By stupendous man

from orange county, ca

About Me Outdoor Professional

Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Functional
Sharp Blade
Variety Of Tools

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Home
Hunting
Survival

Comments about Gerber Suspension Multi-Pliers:

Recieved this as a gift a long time ago, its been through a lot of abuse and still works like new. Its affixed to my shoulder strap on my Fox Oasis Hydration Pack for easy access. I like this multi-tool better than any other multi-tool ive owned. I did find the inner tools hard to pull out but with a lil loosening of the srew they open just fine.

Oct

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very cool features

By Elviso

from Rancho Cucamonga

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Easy to clean
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Multi-function

Cons

Best Uses

All around tool
Campgrounds
Great gift
Hunting

Comments about Gerber Suspension Multi-Pliers:

I bought this a few years ago as my first multi-tool and the coolest thing about it was the spring loaded grip. Hard to believe no one thought of this before and it seems as though this should be a standard feature amongst them all.I have since moved on to the Skelitool but I still use this one on occasion and it still works just as good as the day I bought it!!

Sep

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

durable and easy

By dirt jump backpacker

from houston

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Easy to clean
Easy to Use
Multi-function

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

All around tool
Campgrounds
Great gift
Hunting
Mountain biking
Rugged Camping
Survival

Comments about Gerber Suspension Multi-Pliers:

i use it every time i have the chance its relieable and safe i hate knives that dont lock but this does the trick for me

Nov

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great pliers & locking design

By mtb416

from Texas

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Good sheath
Well Priced

Cons

Difficult To Clean
Heavy

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Road Trips
Survival

Comments about Gerber Suspension Multi-Pliers:

Very useful and a good value. Like others have said, it is heavy, but it is very durable so that is the price you pay. Overall a good product and would recommend it.