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Gerber Crucial Multitool

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The Gerber Crucial multi-tool combines the light, compact design and smooth style of your favorite pocket knife with the full-function components of a multi-tool.

Saf.T. Plus system locks components securely in place for worry-free use
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers make deployment quick and easy
Stainless-steel, blunt-tip blade is partially serrated
Other features include carabiner clip, bottle opener, Phillips screwdriver and standard screwdriver

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Gerber Crucial Multitool Customer Reviews

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by PowerReviews

Gerber Crucial Multitool

3.6

(based on 16 reviews)

73%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Functional (16)
Durable (8)
Sharp blade (7)
Comfortable grip (6)
Variety of tools (5)

Cons

Difficult to clean (3)

Best Uses

Camping (11)
Home (11)
Survival (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (8), Casual/ recreational (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (9)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (3)

Reviewed by 16 customers

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May

2013

2.0

Not that good.

By Chris Mellor

from Leidschendam, Netherlands

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Functional

Cons

Dulls Quickly
Poor Craftsmanship

Best Uses

Camping
Home

Comments about Gerber Crucial Multitool:

I bought this for my son to use with Scouts. It maybe lasted two months before he managed to break the pliers. Once one of the jaws had snapped off, the thing became pretty useless.

The build quality is not the best. If the materials are improved then this would be a viable alternative but for now - I wish I would have spent a little more and got something more durable.

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Apr

2013

4.0

Nice little knife

By HarlanRHarris

from Dallas, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Functional
Sharp Blade
Variety Of Tools

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Home

Comments about Gerber Crucial Multitool:

The knife is a good all-around tool. It is a little small yet still has the same features as a bigger knife. I bought this one because my Leatherman was about twice as heavy. The price was the decision point for me. I was looking at a new Leatherman but the price has gotten so expensive I feel like you are just paying for a name. Even though lower priced this knife is still well made.

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Mar

2013

4.0

Great Tool for the Price

By Clatyon Craig

from Fayetteville, NC

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Functional
Great Customer Support
Sharp Blade
Stylish

Cons

Difficult To Clean

Best Uses

Camping
Home

Comments about Gerber Crucial Multitool:

This has been a great multi tool so far. Its been on many back country backpacking trips and has been put to great use. I did find myself wishing for additional tools/function at times (scissors).

It was my daily carry for about a year. I would constantly play with the knife, flipping it open and closed. Eventually this pointless use loosened the pin holding that end of the tool together, resulting in a severe wobble.

Enter Customer Service. I sent the knife in, (NO RA # required), with my return address and within 2 weeks I had a brand new knife. All i had asked them to do was clean and tighten the bolt. I could have easily done this myself but i couldn't find the appropriate sized wrench.

I've been very pleased with the knife and even more so with Gerber.

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May

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Not All Steel is Stainless

By Sir Monty

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Environmentalist

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Functional
Great Color
Quick Open Blade

Cons

Difficult To Clean
Metal Corodes
Poor Craftsmanship

Best Uses

Camping
Home

Comments about Gerber Crucial Multitool:

I fell in love with this tool because it was inexpensive, felt good, and does exactly what I need it to do. Not too much, and definitely not too little. I especially like that the partially serrated blade has a very functional length and can be opened quickly with the nub at its base. I'm also a big fan of being able to lock every tool.

Unfortunately, although most of the tool is corrosion resistant, the locking mechanisms are not. I left my Crucial in my pocket while swimming in a river yesterday, and the piece of metal that locks the screwdriver bits in place has started to rust despite my attempts to dry and clean the tool thoroughly. I expect that the similar metal piece that locks the blade will start rusting soon as well. It's not a huge problem, but I'm sure it will reduce the life of the tool and make the tools harder to open over time. I think that's a pretty big design oversight by Gerber, but I guess that's why the cost is so low.

Oh well! Time to get a Leatherman, I guess.

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Apr

2012

4.0

Fantastic tool for the price & function!

By Masanobu

from Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP. Brazil

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Functional
Sharp Blade
Variety Of Tools

Cons

Best Uses

Biking
Camping
Home
Industry
Military

Comments about Gerber Crucial Multitool:

I picked up the Gerber Crucial over two years ago and I have to admit, after going through two of them, it is one of my favorite multi-tools.

Downsides:
Pocket Clip; will come off quickly since it is very shallow and the 2 mount screws are very small and it really does not matter how often they are tightened.

Bottle Opener; Is just that, the bottle opener itself is fantastic. Using it as a binder to carry the tool around; fail. The swing gate will get destroyed quickly.

Upsides:
Blade; Mini-tanto combo serrated style is an easy to maintain blade. Straight edge sharpens quickly and retains for a decent duration or heavy use. Opens and closes easlily once broken in, clean movement while bare handed and gloved.

Pliers; Since the grip is shorter than most multi-tools, it takes a little bit to get used to where and how exactly to grasp it. I've added pics for the way it fits my hands & placement. The curved grip allows for a little more torque, without the tool slipping from your hand. Also, holding the tool utilizing the reverse curve of the base of the grip for a *no pinches* usage, even with gloves on and stable handling, is a great bonus.

Drivers;
Honestly the best parts of the Crucial, actual drivers that LOCK into place!!! (pics attached). Again the slight ergo-curve of the tool makes turning the drivers utlizing your palm drastically more comfortably than most other multi-tools. But the fact the each driver locks into place is the greatest bonus, no more tool head sliding out sideways to damage your hands & fingers.

Comments:
I normally just carry the tool in a molle style case or small tool kit. It is smaller than other tools length wise, but thicker than most as well, so not very comfortable in your front pockets.

Hope this helps!

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Sep

2011

2.0

Good concept, but quality is lacking.

By ZangLussuria

from Philippines

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Functional

Cons

Poor materials

Best Uses

Everyday carry

Comments about Gerber Crucial Multitool:

When I saw this, I thought "cool". A multi-tool with a belt clip. I don't like using pouches so I put a bulky multi-tool in my pocket and have a knife clipped to my pants. This product will will negate the need to bring both tools and frees up pocket space.
The belt clip bent several times over the course of just a few days, then the belt clipped snapped in 2. if I can't clip it, I might as well bring a more complete tool.

I read the packaging and it says "made in China". I don't mind it being made there if the quality can be assured. But I've had pocket knives that are China made that have lasted for years. This product actually has the Gerber name on it and it didn't even last a week.

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May

2011

3.0

Comes in handy all the time

By Landslide

from Fresno, C.A.

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Compact
Functional
Variety Of Tools

Cons

Loose locks

Best Uses

Camping
Home
Hunting
Survival

Comments about Gerber Crucial Multitool:

I like this tool, it is something I carry everywhere. The first one I bought has some issues; the implements did not seem to snap into place when closed. There was always a little wiggle room. The point at which I decided to return it for another was when the pocket clip fell off after I had repeatedly tightened the screws to the point they had stripped out. The second one I got after returning the first ([...]) was a lot better. None of the implements seem to be loose except for the clip/bottle opener, which after reading other posts seems to be par. Over all I do not regret buying this tool, I don't think you can get a better product for the price.

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May

2011

5.0

Great Tool

By Steve the Climber

from Glastonbury, CT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Functional
Sharp Blade
Variety Of Tools

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Home
Survival

Comments about Gerber Crucial Multitool:

This is a great little multi-tool. The construction is very solid and the tools open and close very easily. A few people have given this multi-tool a low rating because it lacks more tools. In my opinion these people don't get the concept of tools being made for certain applications. If they want one with more tools then they should have purchased one of those. Since I needed a multi-tool that was compact and had a knife and pliers/wire cutters it serves my needs perfectly. If you only need a multi-tool that has a few key tools and rock solid construction then this is the one for you.

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Dec

2010

4.0

Love, Love, Love

By HappiestHanging

from With rattlers, scorpians, and spiders

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Functional
Sharp Blade

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Climbing
Home
Survival

Comments about Gerber Crucial Multitool:

I use this every single day. I have cut rope, bashed it against rocks and steel, picked out cactus, dropped it in the sand and stepped on it, opened beer bottles, fixed systems with the screwdriver and hung upside down with it in my pocket. I work on a SAR team in the desert and am always loaning it out for a quick use. Others who use it compliment me on what a sweet little thing it is. True, it isn't going to be the 100 tool Swiss Army knife, but why do you need that much? I have had it for almost two years and it is still sharp. We compare our multi-tools with each other and other teams, and I can honestly say I wouldn't change it for anything.
The only problems I have ever had with it is the bottle opener will slip on the lid if you are not careful, and it doesn't have a can opener. It gets dirty easy (as I said, I've squished it in the sand) but you just take a q-tip and clean it out before spraying a little WD-40. As the name states, it has everything crucial on it you could need.

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Dec

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Decent For the Price

By Forward17

from Jutiapa, Atlántida, Honduras

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Functional

Cons

Difficult To Clean
Dulls Quickly

Best Uses

Home

Comments about Gerber Crucial Multitool:

For the price this is a pretty decent tool. Although, the tool is fairly hard to clean. I, unfortuntately, got a little sand into the tool and have found it near impossible to get fully functioning again. On the other hand, for the price you could do a lot worse.