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Gerber Octane Multi-Tool

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Item # 798912

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The Gerber Octane multi-tool incorporates easy, 1-handed opening into a sleek form and a top-performing design.

Patented 1-handed opening makes the Gerber Octane a fast starter
Pliers feature powerful jaws for tough jobs
Stainless-steel, full-size blade is partially serrated
Other features include Phillips screwdriver, 2 standard screwdrivers, wire cutter, pry bar, clamshell packaging opener and bottle opener

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Gerber Octane Multi-Tool Customer Reviews

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Gerber Octane Multi-Tool

3.8

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Oct

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Multi-Tool, with one exception

By Jon

from Santa Fe, NM

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Portability
Sharp Blade
Size
Variety Of Tools

Cons

Plyers slip open

Best Uses

Camping
Everyday use
Home
Survival

Comments about Gerber Octane Multi-Tool:

Overall a great multi-tool.

The best thing about it is that it has the tools that I use the most (plyers, knife and screw drivers) in a size and weight that I can actually carry in my pocket all the time.

The one real design flaw relates to the ability to extend the "jaws" of the plyers using only one hand with the flick of the wrist, which seems like a great feature but really isn't. The result is that with some use the jaws of the plyers begin to slip down while in your pocket which "unlocks" the whole unit so you've got an open set of plyers in your pocket. It would be better if the Octane could be locked in the closed position just as it can in the open position. The knife blade would still be available using one hand.

Even with this flaw, which I hope Gerber will fix, I would recommend the Octane because it's the only multi-tool I've found that fits comfortably in my pocket. That is when it stays closed.

Aug

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good little task handler

By WoodyKoa

from Kaneohe, Hawaii

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Easy to Use
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Backyard
Day Trips
School
Travel
Winter Camping

Comments about Gerber Octane Multi-Tool:

Having owned a number of Gerber and Leatherman tools, this comes as a nice addition to my tools. Gerber takes a cue from Leatherman in having an externally accessible knife blade. No more having to open the tool to use the most used tool of the lot. The other tools (screwdrivers, package opener) need a little work to get out, but mine needs to be broken in. It's ironic that the knife has a plastic clamshell package opener is packed in a plastic clamshell itself, requiring another knife to open! Overall, a very nice everyday carry knife. Highly recommended.

Jul

2011

4.0

Great tool, but be careful.

By PJ the Great

from Longview, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Functional
Lots of uses
Sharp Blade

Cons

Opens too easily
Some surface rust

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Home

Comments about Gerber Octane Multi-Tool:

This tool has its ups and its downs. When i first got the tool, it was difficult to open one-handed. After a while, it loosened up and became easier. However, it became a little too loose, and will sometimes slip open in my pocket. I got a tiny bit of surface rust on my blade, but I believe that I can quickly remedy that with some steel wool. I love that unlike many multi tools, the blade is on the outside, so you don't have to open the whole tool to get to the one that is used most. The one-handed opening is wonderful, making it easy to use your pliers when you have one full hand. This tool is fairly strong, I carved through some hard wood with it and picked up a heavy pot of boiling water with the pliers. I carry this tool everywhere I go, and it has proved helpful many times.

May

2011

3.0

Good concept, began to slide out

By illegallydead

from Boulder, CO

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Pros

Functional
Sharp Blade

Cons

Poor Craftsmanship

Best Uses

Home

Comments about Gerber Octane Multi-Tool:

I like the overall design of the tool, and it has most of the tools I would need (namely the bottle opener :)
I really wish that it had a can opener instead of the clamshell package opener. Will neat, I use this for camping, not urban camping. After 2-3 weeks of use, the mechanism holding the plier parts up in the tool for quick deployment came loose. The screws stripped easily so repairing the mechanism failed. Ended up returning the tool.

I really do like the slide-out mechanism concept, and miss my old Gerber Diesel pliers!