Gerber Armbar Drive 

My "Armbar" has become my daily carry. This is easy to carry and performs very well. The bottle opener/pry feature is ingenious. The knife size and design make this a very useful tool. This replaced all of my "micra's" & "mini's" I've been carrying as well as my EDC knife. You really have to experience this to realize its true value. Great job Gerber!

There is something about this tool that is incredible you missed. you can fit a second double sided hex bit under the scissors and a toothpick or victorianox pen along side it. It does need a pocket clip but for $6 on amazon you can get perfectly adequate clips and rivet it onto the back where those random little holes are. The ability to carry 4, good quality tool bits on a multi tool that fits into a coin pocket of your jeans and aligns so nicely as a proper screw driver is AMAZING. i know of no other tool that can boast the same.

I'm a maintenance tech for an apartment complex and so glad I found this tool on your channel. I always find myself in situations where a screwdriver is needed and I don't carry one in my pocket, not for long will I be with out one. Plus the pry tool is perfect for opening cans of paint. Thanks for all the hard work.

You don't necessarily need the driver to be locking if you understand the physics Gerber implemented. The driver stops past the center of the pivot axis. Therefore, as you apply a clockwise twisting force, that force will translate into a force that pushes the driver arm towards the open position. However, turning counterclockwise is a different story.

Thank you for an excellent, well narrated and to-the-point review. It's so rare to see an American reviewer/ video that's just as comfortable with metric and imperial units in a non-professional environment. It speaks volumes about your exposure and mindset, thus increasing the weight of your words and opinion. I am also in complete agreement with you about how its hard to beat Victorinox in the scissor game. Great stuff. Thanks again.

A 2-stage lock for the screw driver (90* & 180*) would be fantastic

What a well appointed little tool! I have a soft spot for pocket tools and this one tickles my fancy.

Great review, I like how you breakdown the specs and measurements, I can see how it may be a little difficult to use the driver, and definitely need a pocket clip!

Would be nice to have somebody like you in their design and testing process. I understand that cost is ALWAYS on the table and most of the time forefront. Regardless, i think having somebody who knows about all of the types and varietys of these types of tools really helps to make a GOOD tool which somebody will use and have near no complaints. I think most do this in some way, but you really need to get critical people. most would just say yeah its a decent tool.

I might have that in the bottom of my pocket soon. It is appealing for light incidental tasks. Fits that gentlemen’s bling niche perfectly.

I like the Armbar, especially the knife blade. It is really a great knife. It is hard to believe, but, for such a compact tool, the Armbar's blade is about 5 mm longer than the blade on the Leatherman Free P4! It is almost the same length as that on the Charge, and is 5mm longer than the blade on the Skeletool. I laugh at complaints about the "poor steel" of the blade. 10 seconds once a week on a sheet of 1200-grit w/d emery paper is all I need to keep the blade razor sharp. If you want a multitool blade that will stay sharp for 12 months, keep dreaming! The scissors work well, and the screwdriver setup is very useful for the occasional need to deal with a screw. Note: "occasional use". If you are building furniture, use a dedicated screwdriver!! No workshop uses a multitool as the main set of tools. The awl is small, but good to scrape, poke a hole, or mark something. The hammer/pry bar/bottle opener is great for opening paint or varnish tins and for tapping the lids closed. Anyone whining about how you can't drive nails with it is just not living in the real world. It's not meant for that! The only other tool I need is a pair of pliers, and unfortunately, this is missing. The Armbar is a really great little compact multitool,with a first-class knife blade. Well done, Gerber!

I've been curious about this one. Good review of it, the lack of lockup is disappointing but that mini hammer is really appealing as I had a lot of love for the MUT, and I like the blade shape a lot.

I am so glad to have see your review before getting one of these! Let's hope Gerber adds a pocket clip and a liner lock on the screwdriver. Keep up your excellent work!

Great review! Interesting tool, a pocket clip would have been great on this. Or even just some sort of loop for a lanyard possibly

I appreciate the detailed review. I just ordered one last night in Orange. I agree about the key clip, or at least an O-ring, to attach a pair of cord, or ring of some kind.

I’m a dedicated SAK fanboy. I really liked the initial look into the Leatherman T series but they were bigger heavier and more expensive than some of my SAKs and they really didn’t have anything different to add. This however with its bit driver looks wonderful. I really would like to see a model like you described without the awl but I’d be happy with one with better spring tension on the driver lockout.

Good review, all your reviews are good, some things Ive never seen before even though Im always reading EDC/Multitool reviews! Anyway subbed thanks.

I have been blown away by the roxxon scissor knife and the multitool. Both are amazingly useful and I adore the massive beefy shears. The line lock on the center driver on the multitool is awesome. The only gripe I have with the scissor knife tool is the thumb stud is badly placed so it cant be super easily deployed

Great job on the video!

Thank you for the honest review!

Lack of driver lockup makes it a no go for me. Glad I saw this review. Thank you!

So close but yet so far away. Thanks for another great review!

Great review. Thank you very much!!!

They're on the right track, but if the screwdriver and knife can't both be lockbacks, and I really had to choose which one could lock, I'd have to say it's 10 times more important for the screwdriver to lock than the knife.

It’s a solid little tool that competes with my Victorinox tinker, I actually like the driver for light stuff more than the tinker, it’s not for heavy stuff. The only thing I think is an afterthought is the awl. Handy office and light duty device.

Amazing tool Gerber always ahead of pak !!

I'd be satisfied with leaving the scissors and all out completely. They could use the extra space to beef up the frame and lock system for the driver.

Excellent review, good multitool👍

As always, you pretty much nailed my thoughts. I am super excited about the hammer pommel, and driver. Knife looks good as well. Very utilitarian shape. Was disappointed about the lack of locks and a *pocket clip!!* I mean, come on! This is supposed to be and EDC tool, it screams pocket clip. Probably grab one either way lol. Leatherman is my favorite MT company, but I'm way more excited in the direction Gerber is going, like you said.

With the Improofments You mentioned, it would be a really great Tool, i like Your Videos, 🔔 is activated👍🏻.

Really pumping out the videos.

Really cool video, thank you. Depending on the price when it’s released in Australia I might pick one up.

If it would have locked up or had a strong detent it would have been soooo much better, you did a great thing letting people know that.

Spot on review man

I laser welded a lockout onto my arm bar drive. I agree with it needing a lockout on the screw driver. I wish the scissor was a file with flat head on the end. Then a single sided Philips in the 1/4 driver. I ground the sheath of the 1/4 driver down so standard bits stay in really well. The double sided bit falls out and gets lost.

I agree less is more sometimes. Great review keep up the great work!

I would gladly see no scissors if it had a lock for the bit driver

Nice review, I'm subscribing.

Thanks for another great review, quick question though... is that blade design pretty much the same thing as the LM P4/P2?

A locking driver and a good diamond file (especially if you could remove the diamond file to sharpen the blade) instead of the scissors would make this the perfect little EDC for me.

I have 2 of these. Lost a bit and they warrantied the whole thing. Scissors on warrantied one was noticeably worse. But the note here is that flip bit is very specific. Almost stubby flip bit. I could not find a replacement readily for it. And a standard Klein flip bit works but does rub on interior frame so isn’t as nicely tucked away

Nice review! Subscribed!

Im addicted to these tools, simply because i use them everyday on my job.

Nice tool for EDC🙏 awesome video 👍

Could you make a video, or video series comparing the best knife blades in each multi tool category. Including the details about the knife steel, blade thickness, lock-up and all that. Just subscribed a few days ago but been binging the awesome content.

Nice video....well done. I agree it looks nice. A nice step forward. I think I'd rather wait for the.next gen version of this. But for the size and what it does. I'll stick with my Gerber Dime just for having a simple plier.

Una excelente multiherramienta para EDC, y muy buena relación calidad precio; y la falta de bloqueo en su herramienta principal, aunque hace falta, no es ningún problema para quienes estamos acostumbrados al trabajo de bricolaje o para alguna emergencia. Por cierto su competencia directa con las grandes marcas, no se acercan al bajo costo de esta Gerber. Saludos

Thanks for the useful review. If you had this and a Super Tinker, which would you drop in your pocket?

I feel like Gerber could have designed a simple line or spring lock for the driver, which could double as a pocket clip. These multi tools are getting better each year though so I'm looking forward to seeing more improvements!

What are those two holes at the bottom for? Is it for adding a pocket clip?

I have the same problem on my letherman with the phillips, when used as intended the extencion piece has closed many times and bashed my palm and knuckles horribly.

is there a space on the end of this tool to slip on a small split key ring? If so, I could get around the lack of a pocket clip with one of those little "nano-clip" style attachments. Thanks.

Gostei desta ferramenta ela me parece excelente. Abraço

Great rapport keep up the good work, just found your Channel And subscribe.

Gerber really turned themselves around. Some good Gerber products and knives now. Stupid to make this without a pocket clip though.

The little Victorinox scissors are amazing.In my opinion the Ruike scissors(S22) are a good runner up.

I have an assortment of multi tools in my arsenal, I don't think this 1 measures up 4 a purchase!! Doesn't offer enough tools 4 me 2 contemplate, I really enjoyed your video, great presentation & review, I subbed!!!

gerber used to have the best scissors but still like it it has a really nice look

This thing has sneakily become one of my favourite edc multitools. A decent blade, better scissors than their pliers have and a driver which takes leatherman bits and the leatherman ratchet. My only big gripe is the driver which doesn't lock in place which really is a shame.

I bought this for the screwdriver, the fact that it doesn't lock out is a major drawback. Get rid of the awl and add a liner lock. As you stated the blade is great and the scissors are serviceable for light duty. A hole in the pry-bar would make a great lanyard attachment point as well (I attached one near the blade tip).

Detail and fair review. Gerber always did something unique and new (can’t say innovative). However, Gerber also missed something that are important. E.g. no liner lock for the screwdriver really deduct a lot of marks when implementing such a lock is easy and simple. Anyway, thank for this good review.

Excellent review. I really hope Gerber listens! You could easy add a slim pocket clip onto that design. Get rid of the awl, beef up the scissors & add some sort of pivot lock to the screwdriver to securely hold it open. If I'm gonna not pick Gerber, then they need to put a good quality steel on that blade. Why not S30v? Charge $40-45 & they would have a grand slam on their hands instead of an RBI.

Do you know any other similar or at least comparable tool that has a bit driver, knife and scissors in slim design and good quality? Cheers from Germany!

Have you had any problems with the scissors? That is my only question about the stool, I think I want it

Good review, I think I’ll get one

I have the urban blue one and I love it at the price point. I HATE the lack of a clip and I wish the bit driver took standard bits though. Also, i don't know if you found out but the catalog says it's 5Cr15MoV.

Do you think you can swap the scissors spring for a better one?

is there a viable alternative to this? i want a driver, scissors, knife and bottle opener, dont really need anything else

Tnx I was looking at that yesterday. The blade looks great but the scissors are so so. I don't like completely exposed springs and as you said it doesn't open the blades enough. The only thing as bad or worse than no scissors is poorly functioning scissors. And that is when it's brand new. The driver pivoting I could get around but why bother if the scissors are poorly made.

Is it possible to delete the liner lock for the blade? That would make it legal for the UK.

Stupid question. What's the awl used for

Totally agree they should have used I liner lock for the screw driver.

Wise words, well said 😉

Could you replace the awl? I rather have a serrated blade or saw

excellent video you mentioned that the most useful parts of a multi tool are the pliers the knife and a good driver and i cant agree more do you know if there is a good multi tool with these three features on the market, the best i can see is the Leatherman skeletool but i dont like the leatherman proprietary bits and the gerber center drive witch i dont like the plier rail system. is there a good multi tool on the market with a good knife, a good driver & a good pair of pliers

Also, just messing with my Armbar and got to comparing it to one of my Styles. It’s basically a larger, slightly improved Style!

Mine has a noticeably stronger slipjoint then yours. Still soft, but not as bad as that. It should be important to note that this is a LIGHT duty MT and is advertised as that sorta idea. Similar to the skeletools from leatherman, which is no where near as durable or should be used in a way like the surge or supertool. I’ve tested mine on light switch screws and other various (table, doorknob) screws and it did fine. Trying to drive a pilots hole in wood with the awl was good too. Didn’t disengage once with hard pushing. The driver during some (what I would think to be) heavy duty prying did disengage but I was asking to much of it, and, the pivot remained solid. No blade play

I like mine a lot and have carried since I got it last week

Agree with this review. I think I would like to trade the scissors for the pliers.

If someone would make a simple tool similar to this with just a fold out double bit driver and a knife blade with a pocket clip , it’d sell millions ! No need for bottle openers , hammer, scissors, tweezers, tooth picks,magnifying glass , can opener, wood saw, file, etc. please add and other implements I’m may have failed to list in a reply to this comment. Keep it small and simple with a clip

This seems to be Gerbers MO for some time now... cool, interesting, even innovative items, sometimes incorporating actual strokes of genius (like the pry-hammer-opener), that JUST miss the mark.

I've got one but I really wish that the screwdriver attachment would lock like a lock blade knife.

Gerber is claiming the knife is 420hc now. Any updates on this?

Thanks for the excellent review on this item. I kinda like it despite the design flaws. Too bad the scissors aren't better. Isn't Gerber owned by a scissors company?

The blade is 7cr13MoV. Not bad, won’t rust and is tough enough. Comparable to like AUS6. For the price not to shabby.

100% agree with everything. I own one. Pissed me off when I started to mess with the tools and they didn't lock in place... wtf. The scissors spring is weak and the pocket clip ☺.

Thank you again for a comprehensive review. How do the scissors fair at cutting zip ties?

As someone who carries a victorinox cybertool, no pocket clip is normal for me. So all in all this is a pretty good competitor. However it cant carry the 4 bits the cybertool can and its scissors are lackluster. Yeah I'll buy one lol

I would love this tool if the driver locked up and had a pocket clip.Leatherman or Gerber needs to hire you..great review Ben!

Can it use standard 1/4 bits? In the review you say it does, but someone commented the it does not take 1/4 bits.

Needs a little improvement like a lock on the driver and better scissors. I'm not a fan of pocket clips so I'm fine with it. I will be ordering one for sure! Sam Adler

I couldn’t agree more

Cool

What material is the blade from?

I've never had much luck with a "multitool" style knife. Too bulky To hard for my fat fingers to get to the tools. Most have no locking blade etc. Great review very informative.

Forget scissors, anything I need scissors for I’ll use the knife. Keep the awl, a short bodging point is really useful.

Looks like gerber have listened, gerber lockdown drive out soon. Hoping for improvements over the armbar.

No lockup on the tools is a deal breaker, thanks for pointing it out.

Does it take universal bits? Are the bits proprietary?

Venden productos Gerber en México???? Gracias