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As much as we appreciate the immense utility offered by full-sized multi-tools with 20-or-more tools and functions, the reality is that many of these items are objectively a bit overkill for everyday carry use, as only around half-a-dozen of these functions actually see much use — at least on a regular basis. As such, when looking for an EDC multi-tool, we tend to gravitate towards smaller and more pocketable — yet still thoroughly utilitarian — models like the Gerber Armbar Drive.
Spanning just 3.625” overall (when closed) and measuring only 0.71” thick, Gerber’s Armbar Drive is a cleverly-engineered multi-tool that sees the traditional butterfly-opening setup cut in half in order to yield a more pocketable and EDC-ready multi-tool that still affords more than its fair share of preparedness and functionality. The Armbar Drive is pieced together around a stainless steel frame that houses a total of 8 tools and functions, including a bottle opener, a pair of spring-loaded scissors, a pry bar, a hammer, and an awl. This version of the multi-tool takes its name from its onboard hex bit driver — a dual-sided Philips head-equipped item set on a fold-out 2.5” extension arm that allows it to maximize leverage, just like a full-sized screwdriver.
Alongside its suite of aforementioned tools and functions, the Armbar Drive also boasts a 2.50” blade with a straight edge. Able to be deployed with just one hand thanks to its thumb-hole opener setup, this sheepsfoot blade also comes paired with an ultra-sturdy framelock mechanism. Despite being armed with over half-a-dozen tools and functions, the Armbar Drive manages to tip the scales at a surprisingly svelte 3.1oz — ultimately furthering its conduciveness to everyday carry use that much more. In the brand’s typical fashion, the company stands behind the Armbar Drive with the Gerber Guarantee limited lifetime warranty, too. Additionally, on top of selling the Armbar Drive in multiple color options, Gerber also produces a handful of other multi-tool variants in the Armbar Series, including the Armbar Trade, the Armbar Slim Drive, the Armbar-Cork, and the Armbar Scout — all of which make for stellar choices for everyday carry.
Also sold in Urban Blue or Onyx color options, the Gerber Armbar Drive Multi-Tool is available now, with pricing set at just $45 — an MSRP that gives the multi-tool pretty exceptional bang-for-your-buck.
