
The entire notion of everyday carry is primarily predicated on providing preparedness and utility. Consequently, one of the most functional and utilitarian pieces of gear one can add to their EDC loadout is a butterfly-opening multi-tool.
And with over-a-dozen functions including an onboard center-axis driver and a frame-lock-secured blade, plus an included leather sheath and bit set, Gerber’s USA-made Center-Drive Plus is undoubtedly one of the very best options for arming yourself with for everyday carry.

Sporting a tumbled finish, the Center-Drive Plus’ suite of tools and functions includes regular and needle-nose pliers, folding scissors, rotatable carbide wire cutters, a built-in ruler, a nail puller, a pry bar, a dual-grit file, and a bottle opener. Also included is a frame-locking 3.5-inch sheepsfoot blade that comes supplemented via a locking serrated blade. Though these aforementioned tools and functions together make for a thoroughly impressive and utilitarian multi-tool, a major part of what makes the Center-Drive Plus so special — and the element that gives it its name — is its locking Center Axis driver.
Equipped with a magnetic bit driver tip, the Center Axis driver allows the multi-tool to deliver a level of torque and rotation that’s normally reserved exclusively for full-size screwdrivers and hand tools. This proprietary bit driver design has also been paired with an included 12-piece bit set. Additionally, unlike most multi-tools on the market, the Center-Drive Plus uses standard 1/4″ bits, giving it far more day-to-day utility and practicality. It also means the multi-tool is compatible with most of the bits you probably already own. What’s more, the thing also ships with a custom-embossed, Gerber-branded, snap-secured leather sheath.

Successor to Gerber’s already-groundbreaking Center-Drive model, the new-and-improved Center-Drive Plus spans just 4.625” in length (when closed) and clocks in at just 0.78” thick. Tipping the scales at just 9.50oz, this 14-function model essentially allows it user to carry a toolbox worth of functions in their pocket or on their hip wherever they go. Another unique and noteworthy aspect of this multi-tool is its sliding tool lock, which secures all tools and functions when not in use.
In addition to coming backed by the Gerber Guarantee (a limited lifetime warranty), the Center-Drive Plus is also eligible for customization on the brand’s online configurator, which affords users an enormous slew of custom-configurable options and details — including the ability to have logos, images, text, or patterns printed directly onto either side of the blade.

The Gerber Center-Drive Plus Multi-Tool is available for order now, with pricing set at just a $155.