Gerber Octane Multi-Tool | 
| Brand: Gerber
Category: Sports
List Price: $65.95
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Rating:  4 reviews
Media: Misc.
MPN: 30-000373
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Product Description
When you only have one available hand, the Gerber Octane Multi-Tool steps in to get the job done. The patented one-hand-opening pliers grabs hot pots off the fire before they boil over and put out the flames. For countless unexpected uses, the half-serrated edge cuts through the tough stuff, while several other tools ensure you don?t spend time hunting down tools at home or in the woods. Carry the Octane with its pocket clip and its skinny weight won?t throw off your balance.
Product Features- Material: Stainless steel
- Closed Length: 4in (10.2cm)
- Open Length: 5.5in (14cm)
- Length Of Blade(s):
- Screwdriver(s): 2 Phillips, 1 flathead
- Bottle Opener: Yes
- Can Opener: No
- Scissors: No
- Wood Saw: No
- Pliers: Yes
- File: No
- Wire Cutter: Yes
- Other Tools: Retail package opener
- Head Type: Standard
- Blade Alloy: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Satin
- Sheath Included: No
- Weight: 5oz (142g)
- Recommended Use: Camping, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty: Limited lifetime
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 Good EDC tool! September 8, 2010
tc5694
While perhaps not of the highest quality, this is a very functional and affordable multi-tool for the minimalist. Holding the tool upright with one hand while pressing the two side buttons, the pliers are easily deployed with gravity. The knife is larger than with most other Gerber multi-tools and is also easily accessed (whether the pliers are deployed or not). This multi-tool also has a full-sized Phillips screwdriver (unlike other Gerbers), a full-sized flat screwdriver, as well as a small flat screwdriver which can also be used as a punch/awl. The most interesting tool is the retail package opener which basically operates as a small box cutter for those hard to open plastic clam packages. All of the tools have locks (the knife with a liner lock)and the pliers can always be deployed independent of the other tools. Overall, this is a nice little multi-tool where the two most-used tools (knife and pliers) deploy easily and quickly. This multi-tool is also relatively thin and lightweight and fits nicely in the pocket... and comes with a pocket clip (no sheath necessary!). Again, recommended as an affordable and functional multi-tool for the minimalist (like the Gerber Crucial, except that the Crucial is a two-handed opening multi-tool). PS: I have already used this tool to install a ceiling fan!
 Thin, light, and sexy September 2, 2010
Alberto Vargas (San Francisco, CA USA)
UPDATE: After a long weekend of camping and high altitude hiking, I am in love with this tool, especially with the one-handed operation of the pliers. I will be looking to buy more Gerber designs, like the Gerber Flik or Freehand, in the near future. The rest of my review below remains valid.
I recently bought this tool since I was looking for a lightweight tool for use when camping and hiking. Background: I have a bunch of different Leatherman models of tools, various sizes.
This is the first Gerber that I actually decided to buy; many Gerber models are too flimsy or thick or heavy for my needs. Not the case here - I like this one.
What's good:
- only 5 oz weight, very light for a full sized tool
- decent sized pliers, slide open easily with one hand
- one handed opening knife, longer than the blade of a Swiss army knife
- useful set of screwdrivers (flat, mini, philips)
- innovative beer opener!
- all tools lock, safer to use
- feels comfortable in the hand
- clips to your pants, no need for a case
What's lacking:
- it would be nice to have scissors, file, and/or wood saw
- some plastic parts (lock buttons)
- because of plier design, rattles a little more than a Leatherman
I am not sure where the negative reviews come from. This is a minimalist, lightweight tool intended for daily carry by people who are not mechanics and don't need to fix things all the time. The intended audience is probably backpackers or office workers. If you often need to fix things, both Gerber and Leatherman make beefier tools with more options, thicker pliers, etc, like the Leatherman Wave.
While looking for light and minimalist multitools, I compared this with a Leatherman Freestyle. I purchased both, but I think I will return the Freestyle, since it lacks screwdrivers and cap lifter, and its pliers are thinner (easier to break) plus its knife is shorter and half serrated which is not good in my book.
I think this is a very nice piece of gear. Time will tell of course.
 Poorly made June 16, 2010
Dan (USA)
I bought this multitool to replace a leatherman Skeletool I lost. What a mistake. Where the Leatherman felt solidly built, this thing feels cheaply made. The way the pliers deploy by sliding out of the handle is gimmicky at best. The small buttons that release the lock for the pliers get stuck all the time. The liner lock for the blade looks flimsy as well. This is the second Gerber product I have been disappointed with, and I will be staying away from this brand from now on.
 Bizarre design March 12, 2010
Kwan L. Lowe (Florida, USA)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Just received Octane a few hours ago. Unfortunately, first impressions are pretty dire.
It is a good looking tool. It could be used, unchanged, as a prop in some science fiction survival movie. Interesting curves, high tech looking, and space age looking vents and finish. The blade is large and functional. There's a proper Phillips driver, a good flathead driver, and the locking system is sturdy that the tools don't rattle.
Alas, there are many downsides. It is advertised as a one-hand opening tools. It can be done, it certainly isn't easy. Unlike other multi-tools, these pliers slide out from the handles. To open, depress both buttons on the handles on the tool and slide the plier jaws forward. Try doing that with one hand. Second biggest problem is that you need to open the pliers to get to the tools in the handle (except for the blade). Even with the pliers open, it's not exactly easy to do. Which brings us to the blade. As is apparent from the pictures, the blade covers seem something of afterthought, almost like a sidecar.
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