Comparing the scissors is, as the expression goes, same song, different verse. The Dime’s can cut, but nowhere near as well as the Style’s. Winning 6 of 9 rounds, it’s the clear winner of the Gerber Dime vs. Leatherman Squirt PS4 Multi-tool battle. A. The Dime is seriously pint-sized, measuring 2.75 inches long and weighing 2.2 oz. Q. Will the Gerber Dime replace a full-sized multitool? EDC enthusiasts and people who already carry a full size multi tool will enjoy adding this to their daily carry.

But in my experience, yanking on a caught zipper will just break the thing. Do you really need a tool for that? Both of these multi-tools can be handy in other ways too. I’ve used each to help disassemble larger items and perform various tasks around the house. They’ve also come in handy at work, turning the occasional bolt or screw. For superficial tasks, the Gerber and the Leatherman perform almost identically. What’s DifferentThe Gerber Dime Multi Tool is a versatile and compact tool that can be carried with you anywhere. This tool features a variety of useful tools.

That being said, it’s still a useful little tool to have. It feels cheap because it is cheap, coming in at a tiny fraction of the price of a full size multi tool. It’s not going to be the only tool you need, but it is going to be the only tool you always have on you.

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I always thought that a tiny set of pliers does not help much, and to some extent, the Dime reinforced that belief. I am not blaming the Gerber Dime for this, as all such mini multi-tools with pliers will have similar issues. The Gerber Dime vs. Leatherman Squirt PS4 has similar spring-loaded pliers that stay open when you aren’t applying pressure. The Gerber Dime has a better design, more tools that are easier to access, and costs half as much as the Leatherman. It was the hands-down winner.

While these may seem like trivial differences, they cause the Gerber to carry much less pleasantly than its counterpart. The scissors on the Dime are small but effective. They cut through paper reasonably well but aren’t quite as useful as those on some other multi tools of similar sizes. There have been reports of the scissor spring arm breaking frequently with regular and even light use but we can’t really hold this against the Dime. Most micro multi tools share this problem, with all manufacturers doing a pretty good job honoring warranty repairs. The Gerber Dime is no one’s choice for best multi tool. It’s too small to be really useful for most tasks and too fragile to be put through serious use. Despite that, we like this little tool. It was never meant to compete with full size tools in either durability or usefulness. It’s small enough to comfortably fit on your keychain and light enough to always be with you.The Gerber Dime is for anyone who wants to make sure they always have at least some tools with them. It gives you a tool at hand to turn a small screw or get a better grip on something. It isn’t going to give you a tool boxes worth of value but it’s not priced at that level. This is nice it has all i need in a small carry tool. replaced my CRKT kiss on my key ring, totally legal. well made solid. Along with SAK got my EDC carry requirements sorted. Well worth considering as an everyday carry option.

As you can see from the picture below, Gerber added a lot of versatility in the jaws with flat and curved sections to grab almost anything. The lanyard ring is of much greater importance on micro multi tools than full sized ones. The one on the Dime unfortunately doesn’t seem to take this into account. It’s a tiny little ring with a small keyring on it. It makes it very easy to connect to your keychain but also breaks when just a little force is applied to it, leaving you with a keychain multi tool that won’t stay on your keychain anymore. The tweezers are very small but have enough strength to pull slivers, which is all I’ve used them for. Best Price: Gerber Dime The one breakage it has experienced is when I had some trouble getting to a bolt head with a proper tool, and tried to use the needle-nose pliers to hold the head still, which twisted the tips of the pliers out of alignment. They still didn’t break, but they don’t line up anymore, which hasn’t stopped them from being used, nor whether it closes properly.I like this little tool but a couple of modifications would have given it 5*. The box opener is a clever idea but I actually found the knife blade better for this and the keyring loop isn't big enough so I attach my keys and torch to the bottle opener. These are minor quibbles. Quality is equivalent to the weatherman micro series. Some people also find an alternative model in the Gerver vise. This other model also includes 10 tools. It is very similar in essence. Both tools fold open the same way, with the arms flipping out to reveal the spring-loaded pliers. Best Pliers: Gerber Dime Any attempt to snip metal will cause the jaws to deform, forcing you to use the wire itself to pry open the jaws. They are basically the same in size, function, and quality so it’s tough to choose a winner in this round, as they will both get the job done. Best Other Tools: Gerber Dime