Gerber Center-Driver Multitool Table Top Review

Unboxing and Reviewing the Gerber Center-Drive a heavy duty multi tool that finds a good balance between one handed ease of use, capability, features, and priced and just under 100 bucks this is a hard deal to beat in the heavy duty multi tool space especially when comparing to more expensive tools such as the Leatherman Surge.

Gerber did a good job making some design choices that enhanced the tools usability at the expense of a couple features found on some other tools such as a saw, and pair of scissors. I think for the intended use for this tool they were smart to focus on a good implementation of pliers, driver, and main blade over trying to half ass it all.

Deffantly worth considering!

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[gearsNtools]

Hey Guys been meaning do do a review on this one for a while!! I was impressed with this tool I think it's a better implementation than the SOG Power Access I reviewed a few weeks ago.

I picked this up for $99.99 @ Amazon:

[dldissolving]

Really appreciate this video, thank you kindly! Amazon didn't do the greatest job highlighting the key selling points, but you nailed it. I'm definitely getting this for my EDC next paycheck!

[ParsianTV]

i have had this in my car for about 2 years now and used it for camping. It has been a headache saver. I have pulled so many nails out of my tire using using the plier part. Overall, I am very satisfied.

[shannmartin]

Just purchased this tool for $80 came with a nylon horizontal carry case but no extra bits, no big deal I'll just add the bits I use most often from my Dewalt set.
So far it's a great tool solid well built and has the most used tools, only thing I'd add would be a saw blade, scissors I can do without.
I'm very happy with the purchase and think it's more practical and economical than the higher priced Surge.

[Andrew-qykz]

Greeting for Australia! Love the channel and the review mate.
I bought the gerber center drive in black and love it. Very handy and easy to use although I really wished it had a saw and then it would have been better and complete.

[williamfosnaugh]

I have onwer one for a long while now and love it. Is it perfect no, but a multi tool is always secondary to a dedicated tool designed for the task. It is not a survival tool, hence the lack of a saw..I have several multi tool for different environments. Hiking i carry a Signal, and a solid fix blade. but the Centerdrive is my daily carry. It works well at home, on the job or in a pinch when the right tool is not easily accessible. If you are crutting heavy wire get a pair of wire cutters.

[williamzwuck]

I ground the serrated blade to a longer awl. I also rounded the top of the blade and the screw driver edge because both were sharp when gripping. I would have really liked if the serrated blade would have been a changeable saw.

[Chucklingjavelina]

Great review! I just bought one of these and it has substantial side play in the pliers and screwdriver when opened. Is this normal or do you think I should exchange them for a new pair? For how much the tool cost I honestly expected something sturdier.

[JoseJimenez-lpco]

where can i buy the plier cutting replacements

[MANKIIIII]

If this had a saw I could finish my search. Oh well

[mikewhetsell]

best diy multitool made. 90 degree usable bit drive for tightening or loosening, socket bit drive compatable and able to carry socket drives in sheath bit holder as well as the good functionalityo f the other tools. enough said.

[captainpronin]

If only the build quality wasnt so terrible. There is so much play in the pliers and even the fold out tools. If i pay 100 bucks for a multitool i expect it to be well made.
Love the design, returned it after a day because its so badly made.

[Castleknight]

Is there a trick to flick the pliers out?

[LukeWilsonn]

great review, wish the music faded out so I could concentrate on what you were saying.

[gdwarbeck]

Multi tools miss that needlenose least used pliers in tool box, bar electrical work. Regular pliers - yes, adjustable wrench - way better.

[fc]

The big and shameful problem with this are the carbide wire cutters. Almost useless except for electrical cables. They broke ever and cost a lot. (30 euro the ONLY seller in Europe, here nothing sell the replacement!!).
For the rest, a great tool, the strongest multitool I have (have 7 leatherman and 3 victorinox swisstool but centerdrive is the strongest).

[vcrpnff]

not a fan of how the serrated blade is folds out blade side-inwards. makes cutting so awkward. and the plastic locking mechanism is so clumsy compared to the conventional metal locking spring. definitely not the most thought-out tool. the outside driver is nice though.

[kobudo]

Bought one of these today. Used the pliers for a project for my wife. After a single use, the tips no longer close fully and the pliers are no longer spring-loaded. These things are overpriced garbage, and I will be returning them in the morning. Very disappointed with Gerber right now.

[TheDrunkLibertarian]

I'm a Leatherman guy but I want one of these