• Suspension Multi-Plier multitool with 12 integrated components
• Saf.T.Plus component locking system guarantees safety
• Lightweight open-frame stainless steel handle
• Includes a ballistic nylon sheath
• Weighs 10.4 ounces when shipped; limited lifetime warranty

• Field & Stream (1-year)
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Features: Wire cutter. Wire crimper. Serrated knife. Fine edge knife. Needlenose pliers. Cross point screwdriver. Small flat blade screwdrivers. Medium flat blade screwdrivers. Ballistic nylon sheath. Bottle opener. Lanyard hole. Specifications: Overall length: 6.50". Closed length: 4". Weight: 6.7 ounces.
Tough, reliable, and easy to handle, the Gerber Suspension Multi-Plier is engineered to tackle jobs in just about every situation you can imagine. Featuring a sleek butterfly design, durable stainless steel construction, and Gerber's patented Saf.T.Plus component locking system, this affordable multi-tool packs 11 convenient tools that will quickly prove indispensible.

The Gerber Suspension Multi-Tool Features: Needle-nose Pliers Wire Cutter/Stripper Straight Blade Serrated Blade Phillips Screwdriver Large and Medium Flathead Screwdrivers Scissors Bottle Opener Can Opener Saw Awl Lanyard Ring

Gerber's patented Saf.T.PlusTM lock system provides safety and convenience. View larger.

The Suspension offers a unique design based on Portland, Oregon's suspension bridges that's up to tough tasks. View larger.

You can purchase seperate tool kits for even broader functionality. View larger.

Strong, Innovative Open-Frame Design
Strong yet lightweight, the Suspension Multi-Plier offers the durability of stainless steel construction along with an aluminum butterfly-opening handle that's inspired by the precision engineering of Portland, Oregon's famous suspension bridges. Like those time-tested iron bridges, this tool is designed to deliver the down-and-dirty performance that you demand from your tools.

But performance isn't everything. The tool's unique suspension-style handle sits comfortably in your hand, giving it a well-balanced feel. Compact enough to satisfy the most demanding minimalists, and cool enough for any gadget guy or girl, the Suspension Multi-Plier offers a sleek, streamlined design that will look as good as it performs.

Reliable, Easy-to-Access Tools Keep You Prepared
Whether you're at home, on the road, at a muddy jobsite, or deep in the backcountry, you can't predict what you'll be up against. The Suspension Multi-Plier is fitted with 11 tools that will give you the edge in virtually any situation.

Starting with the knives, you have the choice of a straight blade for fine-tune cutting, or a serrated blade that's great for cutting rope.

This tool also includes a Phillips screwdriver along with large and medium flathead screwdrivers, as well as a dedicated wire cutter/stripper. Unlike bulky squared-off pliers on many multi-tools, the needle-nose pliers at the center of this tool are designed for the tightest of spots. And they're spring loaded so that they open when you release your grip, which makes working with them easy, pinch free and intuitive.

Other useful features hidden away in the handle of the Suspension include scissors, a bottle opener, a can opener, saw, an awl, and a lanyard ring.

Safe, User-Friendly Design
If you've ever had a folding knife close on your hand in the middle of making a tough cut, you'll have a special appreciation for Gerber's Saf.T.Plus system, which locks components securely in place for worry-free use.

Even with this lock system, deployment is quick and easy. Gerber's user-friendly design makes it simple to access any tool that you need--just slide the lock-release button back and get set for the task at hand.

This Gerber Multi-Tool also comes with a nylon ballistic-cloth sheath so that you can keep it protected from the elements when it's not in use.

If you're looking for even more versatility, Gerber offers an add-on tool kit that contains an adapter, three different sizes of flathead bits, cross point bits, and hex head bits for increased functionality. Also available are several a convenient sharpening systems that can help you keep the blades on your multi-tool in top condition without the hassle of using a whetstone or a round file, including the DF6 Compact Sharpener and the DF8 Sharpener, which uses unique diamond fingers to acheive a perfect 30 degree angle every time you sharpen a blade (tool kit and sharpeners not included).

Gerber's History of Ingenuity
Savvy. Moxie. Craftsmanship. Attention to detail. These are just a few of the company traits that contributed to Gerber's emergence as a world leader in outdoor gear. Joseph Gerber started Portland, Oregon's Gerber Advertising back in 1910, and one Christmas, he hired a local knife-maker to craft 25 sets of kitchen cutlery as client gifts. The knives were so popular, Mr. Gerber ultimately left his agency to launch Gerber Legendary Blades in 1939.

For more than half a century, Gerber Legendary Blades has been helping people fend for themselves. Gerber designs popular, dependable tools and knives along with other outdoor gear that helps users accomplish whatever tasks they may be faced with, promoting the lost art of self-reliance.

What's in the Box
Suspension Multi-Tool and nylon sheath.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Great tool - but watch out for the different versions!
Comment: I am not going to rehash what others have already said: it is a great tool, very solidly built, and strong. Metal is great.

However, watch out for the two different versions, and why you should purchase this in store instead!

I was at my local Target where they sell this tool. I picked one up to purchase and inspected the tool in the packaging. The metal was strangely low quality-looking with lots of pits and crevices. Overall, the quality seemed very poor: metal of poor quality, low quality bolts, and a poor surface coating where you could see pits in the paint. I looked on the back: Made in China.

I was ready to purchase it anyway when I walked back to the display and too a closer look at the other ones on the rack (same model). I noticed that some other ones had much better polished metal, smooth glossy paint, and round & smooth torx-headed bolts. I thought, wait, how can these be the same item and some be made so much better. I looked on the back: Made in Taiwan.

It appears that Gerber switched production some time in 2008 from Taiwan to China. The quality has greatly suffered as a result.
You should be aware that most of these reviews on Amazon before 2008 are for the Made in Taiwan model. This is the model you should get! Unfortunately, because Amazon stock moves so fast, you're likely to get an vastly inferior Made in China model. This is why I strongly suggested purchasing this in the store instead so you can look for a Made in Taiwan model or at least inspect the Made in China model first before purchasing.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Christmas gift
Comment: I gave this to my new son-in-law for Christmas and he was very pleased; he opened all the parts and examined everything. For someone who is difficult to buy for, this was a winner.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Gerber Suspension: a solid multi-tool for daily use
Comment: Have owned a few multi-tools from Leatherman and Gerber over the years. Both brands have proven to make good products with a lot of thought behind them, and this Gerber Suspension Butterfly Opening Multi-Plier is no exception. My chief complaint with the early models from both companies is that the handles could be real finger pinchers if they weren't used carefully. Thankfully that problem has been eliminated with this model, and because of its butterfly design, its impossible to pinch your fingers when using the pliers. I'm a computer geek, professionally and often as a leisure activity, and don't need to deal with extraneous problems with tools that I'm using when trying to get a job done.

Speaking of the handles, the product specs here state that this multi-tool is equipped with "an aluminum butterfly-opening handle that's inspired by the precision engineering of Portland, Oregon's famous suspension bridges." OK, that explains the good looking design, but the handles didn't feel like aluminum. A magnet won't stick to aluminum, but it does sticks to the handles, which means that they are forged from steel, and not aluminum or zinc. Checking with Gerber, I found that the handle material is stainless steel, and the reason for the titanium gray color is that they're plated with super-hard titanium nitride, as indicated on the original package, which makes them for scratch and wear resistant.

Looking at the handles, one can see that they're also marked with small icons of whichever tool lies directly under that side. A quick glance at the tool icon and you'll know which one it is, without having to fiddle around folding each tool out to find the one you need.

The main component within the handles is the needle-nose pliers. These are accessed by folding back the handles, in butterfly fashion, to expose the tool. The needle-nose pliers are solid, and forged from stainless steel, and one immediately notices that they're spring-loaded for easy single hand operation. They have a slim profile along with excellent gripping jaws. Must note here that these are among the best needle-nose pliers that I've found, and they have a wire cutter near the pivot joint. Speaking again as a computer geek, they're top-notch for getting into tight places without disturbing surrounding components.

The handles to this multi-tool contain four tools each. Encased within one handle is a fine edge knife blade, a straight flatblade screwdriver, a flat Phillips crosspoint screwdriver, and a saw. The other handle encloses a serrated edge knife, a can and bottle opener, a small flatblade screwdriver, a swing-out lanyard hole, and some very functional scissors.

Gerber started off as a company that became famous for making fine cutlery, and the knife blades show this heritage. They stay sharp for a long time without a lot of maintenance, though I personally find the blades to be a bit short. Gerber was purchased by Fiskars a few years ago, and the nicely designed spring-loaded scissors seem to have the influence of that company. The can and bottle opener functions as it should. The screwdriver blades are better than many previous Gerber multi-tools in that they aren't so stubby. All three are long enough to outreach the tools on the current Leatherman products, adding to their functionality.

Should note here that all of the blades and tools in this Gerber Suspension lock in place when they are swung out. This is a safety feature that should be incorporated into all multi-tools, and one that I appreciate as a user who has had a blade fold back onto a finger on more than one occasion in the past. The lock releases are located on each side of the handles, and work easily.

The ergonomics of this Gerber Suspension are excellent if you have medium or large hands, but if your hands are small, you may wish to look elsewhere. It's also a bit large to carry in ones pocket, but unlike many competing products, this one comes with well-crafted lined sheath that's made of black nylon ballistic cloth. It has a Velcro closure, and will fit in a belt in the standard vertical position. As a nice touch, it also has additional loops for those who want to carry it horizontally.

Pros:
* Excellent spring loaded pliers, some of the best around!
* Titanium nitride coating on the handles for wear resistance.
* The extra length of the screwdrivers make them more useful.
* All tools and blades lock safely into place during use.
* It comes with an excellent ballistic cloth sheath.

Cons:
* The knife blades are quite short, surprising for Gerber.
* Not so good for those with small hands.


Must say that the clamshell packaging a nuisance to open. Since almost all multi-tools seemed to be packed this way, I can't downrate this product, but one would hope that Gerber (and Leatherman) might take the hint from irritated consumers and alter their packaging to some degree. Enough said on that.

There are a lot of good things that can be said about the Gerber Suspension, but one thing that's often overlooked is that one does not have to deal with the blades or tools clumping together when they are accessed. There are little tabbed washers between each, so you'll never have two tools swing out at the same time. It just doesn't happen.

Some have noted that the tools seem a bit stiff, but that is something that appears not to be brand specific. This can be easily cured with a couple of drops of WD-40 Lubricant in the joints of each tool, along with a couple of minutes worth of movement, and then they'll be quite smooth.

If you're looking for even more versatility, Gerber offers a very
handy Tool Kit For Suspension and others. This very functional accessory contains an adapter, three different sizes of flathead bits, cross point bits, and hex head bits for increased functionality.

I would have to say that the Suspension is easily a best buy among general multi-tools. Others worth consideration would be this Leatherman Kick Multi-tool with Micra, a true dynamic-duo combo pack that contains both the Kick and the Micra multi-tools. The Kick also seems to be perfect for medium or smaller hands, though it's junky 'faux-leather' sheath should be replaced. I've owned a small Micra for many years, and it's always performed as expected.

Another small personal favorite is the Gerber Clutch Mini Pliers Tool, which packs six stainless steel tools between its handles. This little multi-tool sees almost daily use, and the needle nose pliers are small enough to be exceptionally handy.

I like the Gerber Suspension multi-tool because it's uncomplicated and very practical, and because the designers didn't try to fit in so many extraneous features that would simply make this multi-tool clumsy and difficult to use. Compared to other higher priced offerings from Gerber, Leatherman and Victorinox, this might have a 4-star competitive rating, but when price is factored in, it's a true 5-star product, and a bargain at that.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Supposed to be gift
Comment: I bought this item with great anticipation as a perfect gift.
I received it quickly and the item itself seems in new condition, BUT the packaging does not. The Gerber was listed as NEW. The box is crushed and the tool was in the sheath, in the box, no packaging, no instructions. No nothing. This was supposed to be a gift, I guess I will have to explain.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great product
Comment: I have had many gerber products and this is is as good as all the rest at a very reasonalble price

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