Gerber Gear Dime 12-in-1 Mini EDC Multitool - Needle Nose Pliers, Pocket Knife, Keychain, Bottle Opener - Gifts for Men, EDC Gear and Equipment - Black

I really like this handy little multitool. It feels like it’s built with solid, high-quality materials, and I appreciate that it’s not too bulky. Unlike some multitools that weigh down your keychain, this one is slim and lightweight, so it doesn’t feel like I’m carrying around a heavy chunk of metal.It's also super easy to use. I like that you can simply pick and pull out whichever tool you need at any time. The design is intuitive and convenient, which makes it a great everyday carry item.Overall, it's a great addition to my keychain, practical, durable, and unobtrusive.

I've been a pretty regular Victorinox buyer for 30+ years. I've owned about 5 or 6 of their smallest mini model [1.5" blade, scissors, nail file, toothpick, tweezers] - attached to my keys. Disney City Walk's security confiscated this dangerous deadly weapon (don't know when they started TSA'ing people outside of the park, but I just found out they are now; and they took my mini knife - thanks Disney). Needed a new knife. Price on Victorinox was way higher than expected. I thought I'd try this model if I was going to pay more than $15. Turned out to be a good decision. This is well made. Heavier and larger than the Victorinox, but still a reasonable size for a keychain attachment. MUCH more useful than the Victorinox mini - and none of the useless outdated tools (e.g. hide awl) you'll find on larger multi-tool knives. This is my new favorite "mini" pocket knife. If I lose or break this one, I'll get another. GERBER: request - please keep making this one as-is.

The Gerber Dime is impressively compact—it fits right on your keychain and barely weighs anything, making it perfect for everyday carry. The small blade is handy in a pinch, and the scissors are sharp enough for cutting thread or minor tasks. The included file seems a bit unnecessary at first, but I’ve actually used the tip to unscrew Phillips and Pozidriv screws, which is a nice bonus. As for the flathead, I mostly use it to pry open jars or paint cans, but it works fine for flatheads too.Holding the Dime feels good in the hand, and the bottle opener is conveniently placed on the outside for quick access—no fumbling required. My two favorite tools are the pliers and the package opener. The pliers are spring-loaded and make quick work of disassembling 3D printer parts, though the jaws don’t line up perfectly (a minor gripe). The package opener is a lifesaver: it cuts through clamshell packaging and boxes with ease, making it a real asset on the job site.Rounding out the toolset, the tweezers are surprisingly useful for everything from splinters to cleaning under my nails. The Dime is easy to open and close, and the tools snap into place securely. For the price, it’s hard to beat—just enough functionality in a package small enough to forget you’re carrying it.

Comparing NexTool EDC keychain and Gerber Dime. I don’t like number rating so it’s all descriptive. Overall differences are more slight than pronounced (except for the scissors) . Both were $29 and arrived within 48 hours. NexTool about 2 5/8” closed. Dime is 2 3/4” closed including projecting bottle opener. Main body closed is about 1/4” less than that. NexTool has a textured handle for good grip. Tool finish is satin which kind of makes the metal feel cheap to me. Overall the blades are bigger than the Dime and seems like you could get a little more done with them beyond bare necessity. Scissors in particular are superior. File grain (coarse and fine) is significantly more pronounced than the Dime. Spring action of the NexTool pliers mildly less than Dime’s. Dime’s pliers are about 1-2mm thicker than NexTool. Overall Gerber feels more solidly built but NexTool’s tools seem more useful. One of these is for the car and one is for a weekend daypack.

I freakin love this thing! I’ve had one for over 3 years and it just now broke after some pretty heavy use. After it broke I bought another one right away. I have used every tool on this thing, something I can’t say for a lot of my other multi-tools. And the size is perfectly compact, slapping it on my key ring makes it so I’ve always got this thing with me. Also a little tool tip for this thing, the small flat head works extremely well as a Philips driver as well.

I’ve noticed a consistent theme with the negative reviews: unrealistic expectations. This tiny multi tool isn’t meant to fix your car or your garbage disposal, it’s meant for super basic light duty tasks like opening boxes, opening beers, or tightening a random loose screw. It’s small, lightweight, and has a keychain ring. The bottle opener is a permanent exterior feature and considering the whole thing isn’t much bigger than most keychain bottle openers, I’d buy several if the price point was lower (at $20 it’s a steal, at $30 it seems pricey). Spring loaded pliers with a wire cutter, spring loaded (mini) scissors, anyone even a thin pair of tweezers. This multi-tool actually sees more use than any of my other more heavy duty options because it fits easily into the small pocket above the main right pocket that all my jeans have. I use it more because I can carry it all the time and not notice it’s there. I’ve never attempted a heavy duty task better suited for a real wrench or pair of pliers, but for all the basic light duty stuff I think this was intended for, I’ve found it super convenient and versatile. Minor gripes: 1. The tweezers are so thin they are almost useless, but for pulling a splinter or something when you really need tweezers and probably aren’t carrying them, they are adequate. 2. The box opener tool seems pretty useless. I’d rather see another tool in its place since the knife blade works better for this task. 3. Like the original Gerber Suspension, I’d prefer two of the tools to have a little nub to open one handed instead of needing to use two hands including a fingernail.