{"id":12867,"date":"2023-09-13T12:57:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T16:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/?p=12867"},"modified":"2023-09-13T13:14:56","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T17:14:56","slug":"leatherman-wave-vs-sog-powerlock-vs-gerber-center-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/leatherman-wave-vs-sog-powerlock-vs-gerber-center-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Leatherman Wave vs. SOG Powerlock vs. Gerber Center Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_7e4fca-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_7e4fca-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_7e4fca-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_7e4fca-c3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_7e4fca-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_7e4fca-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_7e4fca-c3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_ab9ba3-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_ab9ba3-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_ab9ba3-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_ab9ba3-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_ab9ba3-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_ab9ba3-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_ab9ba3-87{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_ab9ba3-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_ab9ba3-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_ab9ba3-87\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Multitools are a common part of many peoples\u2019 EDC, but choosing the best multitool is not an easy task. When you consider how many poorly-made gadgets there are on the market, it\u2019s understandable that a lot of folks end up with a subpar multitool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today I want to compare three of the most popular multitools: the Leatherman Wave, the SOG Powerlock, and the Gerber Center Drive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m not going to get into my personal feelings about multitools in general\u2014if you\u2019ve been reading my reviews on this site for a while, you know my feelings are decidedly mixed\u2014but simply offer what advice I can. If you\u2019re going to carry a multitool, it should be a good one, and these three models from three of the biggest names in the game are all solid choices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_2dc9c0-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_2dc9c0-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_2dc9c0-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_2dc9c0-30 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_2dc9c0-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_2dc9c0-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_2dc9c0-30 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_8a1ffa-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_8a1ffa-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_8a1ffa-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_8a1ffa-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_8a1ffa-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_8a1ffa-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_8a1ffa-69{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_8a1ffa-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_8a1ffa-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_8a1ffa-69\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leatherman Wave<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-wave-features.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-wave-features.jpg 900w, 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.kb-btn12867_969163-be.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);background:#ffcf06;border-top-color:#555555;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#555555;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#555555;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#555555;border-left-style:solid;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_969163-be.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_969163-be.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#444444;border-top-color:#ff9900;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#ff9900;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#ff9900;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#ff9900;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_969163-be.kb-button{border-top-color:#555555;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#555555;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#555555;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#555555;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_969163-be.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_969163-be.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#ff9900;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#ff9900;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#ff9900;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#ff9900;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_969163-be.kb-button{border-top-color:#555555;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#555555;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#555555;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#555555;border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_969163-be.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_969163-be.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#ff9900;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#ff9900;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#ff9900;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#ff9900;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn12867_969163-be kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gopjn.com\/t\/2-556861-228787-228658\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Shop On Leatherman<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Leatherman Wave has a substantial tool assortment, including three screwdrivers and separate straight and serrated knife blades, along with a diamond-coated file, saw, scissors and bottle\/can opener. It feels sturdy and solid, despite being the lightest of the three multitools in this comparison.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deployment is a bit convoluted, depending on what you want to access. Some tools deploy from the inside of the handles, some from the outside. Some are accessible while the tool is closed, some are not. Other than the pliers, every tool locks into place, which is definitely a plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weight: 8.5 oz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closed length: 4 in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blade length: 2.9 in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blade steel: 420HC stainless<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sheath material: Nylon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tool count: 18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_6cb9c4-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_6cb9c4-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_6cb9c4-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_6cb9c4-78 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_6cb9c4-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_6cb9c4-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_6cb9c4-78 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_59ae25-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_59ae25-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_59ae25-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_59ae25-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_59ae25-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_59ae25-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_59ae25-3e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_59ae25-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_59ae25-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_59ae25-3e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leatherman Wave What Works &#8211; The Knife Blade<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-wave-knife-blades-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-wave-knife-blades-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-wave-knife-blades-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-wave-knife-blades-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-wave-knife-blades-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-wave-knife-blades-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-wave-knife-blades-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The blades are standout features of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=375565&amp;u=3063806&amp;m=39329&amp;urllink=www%2Ebladehq%2Ecom%2Fitem%2D%2DLeatherman%2DWave%2DPlus%2DMulti%2DTool%2Dw%2D%2D79247&amp;afftrack=techvsarticle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leatherman Wave<\/a><\/strong>. Dedicated standard and serrated knives mean you can choose whichever one you want, depending on the situation. Both blades are made of decent 420HC stainless steel, which is corrosion resistant and fairly easy to sharpen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m also a fan of the driver assortment on the Wave, particularly the inclusion of the small bit driver, which is the teeny-tiny size one might use for fixing one\u2019s glasses. A lot of the other features, including the saw, file, spring-loaded scissors and pliers, are pretty standard (though the inclusion of replaceable wire cutters within the pliers is a nice touch).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_1165cb-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_1165cb-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_1165cb-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_1165cb-f2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_1165cb-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_1165cb-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_1165cb-f2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_e6fac5-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_e6fac5-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_e6fac5-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_e6fac5-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_e6fac5-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_e6fac5-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_e6fac5-f6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_e6fac5-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_e6fac5-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_e6fac5-f6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leatherman Wave What Doesn\u2019t &#8211; Deployment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, deployment could be a little easier. Leatherman advertises the Wave as having \u201cone-handed operable features,\u201d which is technically true, but only of a few of the tools (blades included). You\u2019re definitely not going to be opening up the pliers with one hand. Not a huge issue, but something you should know going in.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_3c6ca8-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_3c6ca8-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_3c6ca8-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_3c6ca8-a2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_3c6ca8-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_3c6ca8-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_3c6ca8-a2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_fccfc4-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_fccfc4-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_fccfc4-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_fccfc4-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_fccfc4-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_fccfc4-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_fccfc4-e2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_fccfc4-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_fccfc4-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_fccfc4-e2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SOG Powerlock<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230913_141713190-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230913_141713190-1-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230913_141713190-1-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230913_141713190-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230913_141713190-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230913_141713190-1-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230913_141713190-1-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns12867_227542-7d{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns12867_227542-7d .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns12867_227542-7d\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_f55e54-ac.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_f55e54-ac.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);background:#0074cb;border-top-color:#555555;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#555555;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#555555;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#555555;border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_f55e54-ac.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_f55e54-ac.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#444444;border-top-color:#0074cb;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#0074cb;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#0074cb;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0074cb;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_f55e54-ac.kb-button{border-top-color:#555555;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#555555;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#555555;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#555555;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kb-btn12867_f55e54-ac.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#0074cb;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#0074cb;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#0074cb;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0074cb;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn12867_f55e54-ac kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=375565&#038;u=3063806&#038;m=39329&#038;urllink=www%2Ebladehq%2Ecom%2Fitem%2D%2DSog%2DPowerlock%2DSatin%2DFinish%2DMulti%2D%2D17704&#038;afftrack=techvsarticle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Shop On Blade HQ<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_6999be-ed.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn 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.kb-btn12867_6999be-ed.kb-button{border-top-color:#555555;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#555555;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#555555;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#555555;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_6999be-ed.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_6999be-ed.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#ff9900;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#ff9900;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#ff9900;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#ff9900;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_6999be-ed.kb-button{border-top-color:#555555;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#555555;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#555555;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#555555;border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_6999be-ed.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_6999be-ed.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#ff9900;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#ff9900;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#ff9900;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#ff9900;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn12867_6999be-ed kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48aiIwk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Shop On Amazon<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering a set of tools comparable to the Wave but at a lower price point, the SOG Powerlock nevertheless feels a bit more specialized. One gets the impression that it was designed for folks like electricians who truly use their multitools for work. It\u2019s a little bulkier than the Wave and a little heavier, and has some unique tools (awl, wire crimper, \u201cblasting cap crimper\u201d).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The knife blade leaves a bit to be desired, but the pliers are actually quite good. The pliers must be open to access the other tools, all of which deploy from the outsides of the handles when in the open position. The handles also have \u201cwings\u201d that cover the tools, a feature that has its pros and cons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weight: 9.6 oz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closed length: 4.6 in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blade length: 2.6 in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blade steel: 420 stainless<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sheath material: Nylon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tool count: 18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_476518-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_476518-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_476518-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_476518-c3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_476518-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_476518-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_476518-c3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_92d03a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_92d03a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_92d03a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_92d03a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_92d03a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_92d03a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_92d03a-b1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_92d03a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_92d03a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_92d03a-b1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SOG Powerlock What Works &#8211; The Pliers <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, the SOG Powerlock has excellent pliers, which can actually be deployed one-handed, and which offer impressive grip thanks to SOG\u2019s Compound Leverage system. The wings that cover up the tools inside each handle also make it so you can really apply pressure without feeling like the metal is cutting into your palms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to open the wings to get at the other tools, which is a little tedious, but ultimately a worthwhile trade-off. Each tool in the handles locks in place, which is great for safety. Wire cutters are integrated into the pliers, and like the pliers, they\u2019re impressively powerful.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_0453b8-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_0453b8-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_0453b8-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_0453b8-c3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_0453b8-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_0453b8-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_0453b8-c3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_de7cfd-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_de7cfd-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_de7cfd-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_de7cfd-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_de7cfd-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_de7cfd-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_de7cfd-98{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_de7cfd-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_de7cfd-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_de7cfd-98\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SOG Powerlock What Doesn\u2019t&nbsp;&#8211; The Blade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SOG-powerlock-knife-blade-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SOG-powerlock-knife-blade-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SOG-powerlock-knife-blade-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SOG-powerlock-knife-blade-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SOG-powerlock-knife-blade-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SOG-powerlock-knife-blade-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SOG-powerlock-knife-blade-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The knife blade on the SOG is a swing and a miss. It\u2019s the smallest blade of the three multitools in this comparison, and it\u2019s made of lower grade steel. It\u2019s also a combination flat\/serrated blade which, for me, has less utility that a simple straight edge, and certainly less than the two separate blades on the Leatherman Wave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_4cf71f-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_4cf71f-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_4cf71f-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_4cf71f-f9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_4cf71f-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_4cf71f-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_4cf71f-f9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_e4ef52-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_e4ef52-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_e4ef52-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_e4ef52-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_e4ef52-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_e4ef52-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_e4ef52-bc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_e4ef52-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_e4ef52-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_e4ef52-bc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gerber Center Drive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-x-drive-multitool-review-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-x-drive-multitool-review-1.jpg 900w, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_dac3fd-bd.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#0074cb;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#0074cb;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#0074cb;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0074cb;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn12867_dac3fd-bd kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=375565&#038;u=3063806&#038;m=39329&#038;urllink=www%2Ebladehq%2Ecom%2Fitem%2D%2DGerber%2DCenter%2DDrive%2DMulti%2DTool%2Dw%2D%2D67413&#038;afftrack=techvsarticle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Shop On Blade HQ<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_c2eb0b-53.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn 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.kb-btn12867_c2eb0b-53.kb-button{border-top-color:#555555;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#555555;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#555555;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#555555;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_c2eb0b-53.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_c2eb0b-53.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#ff9900;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#ff9900;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#ff9900;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#ff9900;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_c2eb0b-53.kb-button{border-top-color:#555555;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#555555;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#555555;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#555555;border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_c2eb0b-53.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12867_c2eb0b-53.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#ff9900;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#ff9900;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#ff9900;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#ff9900;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn12867_c2eb0b-53 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Rlmflw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Shop On Amazon<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A few things stand out about the Gerber Center Drive in this comparison. It\u2019s the largest and heaviest of the three multitools (also the most expensive) but also has the slimmest assortment of tools. If that sounds like a criticism, not so fast. Sometimes less is more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gerber Center Drive also has a unique pliers design, with jaws that slide upward out of the handle rather than being deployed by unfolding the handles like a typical multitool. Gerber has also gone all-in on the screwdriver feature (hence the name \u201cDrive\u201d) with a 3.2-inch center-axis driver and a set of magnetic flathead and phillips bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weight: 9.5 oz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closed length: 4.7 in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blade length: 3.25 in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blade steel: 420HC stainless<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sheath material: Nylon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tool count: 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_5aefd6-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_5aefd6-da > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_5aefd6-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_5aefd6-da > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_5aefd6-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_5aefd6-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_5aefd6-da alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_e4d01f-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_e4d01f-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_e4d01f-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_e4d01f-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_e4d01f-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_e4d01f-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_e4d01f-c6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_e4d01f-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_e4d01f-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_e4d01f-c6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gerber What Works &#8211; Screwdriver<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-center-drive-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-center-drive-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-center-drive-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-center-drive-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-center-drive-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-center-drive-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-center-drive-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s honestly a lot to like about the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Rlmflw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gerber Center Drive<\/a><\/strong>. Having a screwdriver that actually works like a normal screwdriver is pretty great, and the fact that the Center Drive is compatible with standard driver bits is a huge advantage. And ultimately, having relatively fewer tools overall doesn\u2019t take away from this miultitool\u2019s usefulness.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the Leatherman Wave, the Gerber Center Drive also has dedicated flat and serrated knives, one on each handle. They\u2019re made of the same 420HC stainless steel, and the straight-edge blade is also a little bit longer than the Leatherman\u2019s. The pliers offer one-handed deployment with the push of a thumb, and they\u2019re spring-loaded, which is a nice touch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_fc6b18-56 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_fc6b18-56 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_fc6b18-56 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_fc6b18-56 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_fc6b18-56 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_fc6b18-56 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_fc6b18-56 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_e788f3-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_e788f3-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_e788f3-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_e788f3-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_e788f3-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_e788f3-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_e788f3-29{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_e788f3-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_e788f3-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_e788f3-29\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gerber What Doesn\u2019t &#8211; Pliers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-gear-pilers-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-gear-pilers-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-gear-pilers-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-gear-pilers-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-gear-pilers-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-gear-pilers-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-gear-pilers-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The design of the pliers is a novel feature, but the operation is a little clunky. All of the other tools can only be accessed when the pliers are open, and they open from the outside, which creates a lot of harsh metal edges that are rough on your hands when gripping the pliers tightly. The Center Drive also has a pry bar\/nail puller, which is more exciting in theory than in practice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_7717de-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_7717de-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_7717de-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_7717de-a4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_7717de-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_7717de-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_7717de-a4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_d89f09-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_d89f09-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_d89f09-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_d89f09-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_d89f09-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_d89f09-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_d89f09-ea{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_d89f09-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_d89f09-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_d89f09-ea\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-sog-gerber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-sog-gerber.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-sog-gerber-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-sog-gerber-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-sog-gerber-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-sog-gerber-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leatherman-sog-gerber-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head-to-Head Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, choosing the ideal multitool depends on your needs. These three tools from Leatherman, SOG and Gerber each have certain features that make them stand out, so let\u2019s see how some of the most important features measure up in a head-to-head comparison.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Knife &#8211; Gerber Center Drive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-multitool-blade-gerber-center-drive-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-multitool-blade-gerber-center-drive-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-multitool-blade-gerber-center-drive-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-multitool-blade-gerber-center-drive-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-multitool-blade-gerber-center-drive-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-multitool-blade-gerber-center-drive-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-multitool-blade-gerber-center-drive-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gerber Center Drive has what I consider to be the best blade out of these three multitools. It\u2019s a solid 3.25-inch blade\u2014the longest of the three, and well above average for multitools in general\u2014and has a fine, slightly curved cutting edge. Ultimately, the Leatherman comes in a close second in this category, with the SOG trailing behind.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_3c060b-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_3c060b-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_3c060b-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_3c060b-3e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_3c060b-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_3c060b-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_3c060b-3e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_80f7b5-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_80f7b5-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_80f7b5-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_80f7b5-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_80f7b5-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_80f7b5-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_80f7b5-cd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_80f7b5-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_80f7b5-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_80f7b5-cd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Pliers &#8211; SOG Powerlock<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is a tough one, but I have to hand it to the SOG Powerlock. Thanks to the compound leverage, the SOG has exceptionally strong grip, and the winged handles allow you to squeeze as hard as you need to without any metal parts biting into your palms. The Leatherman and Gerber pliers are adequate, but neither as powerful or as comfortable to use as the SOG.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_87b04a-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_87b04a-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_87b04a-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_87b04a-09 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_87b04a-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_87b04a-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_87b04a-09 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_bde4b6-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_bde4b6-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_bde4b6-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_bde4b6-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_bde4b6-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_bde4b6-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_bde4b6-0d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_bde4b6-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_bde4b6-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_bde4b6-0d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Screwdriver &#8211; Gerber CenterDrive<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-center-drive-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-center-drive-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-center-drive-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-center-drive-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-center-drive-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-center-drive-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gerber-center-drive-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Well, this one is no contest. Not only does the Center Drive have the best screwdriver out of these three, but Gerber\u2019s Drive series of multitools have some of the best drivers I\u2019ve ever seen in multitools across the board. They\u2019re designed so you can actually grip them effectively and use them like real screwdrivers, and replaceable bits are icing on the cake.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_86d6f4-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_86d6f4-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_86d6f4-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_86d6f4-96 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_86d6f4-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_86d6f4-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_86d6f4-96 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_4fac46-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_4fac46-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_4fac46-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_4fac46-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_4fac46-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_4fac46-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_4fac46-8e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_4fac46-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_4fac46-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_4fac46-8e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Saw &#8211; Leatherman Wave<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-0moltitool-saw-leatherman-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-0moltitool-saw-leatherman-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-0moltitool-saw-leatherman-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-0moltitool-saw-leatherman-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-0moltitool-saw-leatherman-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-0moltitool-saw-leatherman-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-0moltitool-saw-leatherman-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I haven\u2019t really talked about saws much, but the<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopjn.com\/t\/2-556861-228787-228658\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Leatherman Wave<\/a><\/strong> and SOG Powerlock each have one (the Gerber Center Drive does not). I\u2019d say the Leatherman\u2019s is ever-so-slightly better, but it\u2019s not a blowout. Honestly, multitool saws are almost never good, and I\u2019m tempted to award this category to Gerber simply for choosing not to include one.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_84dcf8-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_84dcf8-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_84dcf8-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_84dcf8-b8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_84dcf8-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_84dcf8-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_84dcf8-b8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_a820dd-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_a820dd-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_a820dd-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_a820dd-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_a820dd-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_a820dd-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_a820dd-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_a820dd-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_a820dd-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_a820dd-10\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Scissors &#8211; SOG<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-review-sciccors-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-review-sciccors-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-review-sciccors-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-review-sciccors-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-review-sciccors-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-review-sciccors-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sog-powerlock-review-sciccors-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Scissors are another feature that tends to fall flat in most multitools. Much like the saw, you\u2019ll find scissors on the Leatherman and the SOG, but not the Gerber. I actually like the SOG\u2019s scissors a little better, and I also like that you can opt to choose a version of the Powerlock that has a V-cut tool instead of scissors, which is better still.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_6b1eaf-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_6b1eaf-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_6b1eaf-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_6b1eaf-bf > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_6b1eaf-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_6b1eaf-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_6b1eaf-bf alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_f68554-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_f68554-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_f68554-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_f68554-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_f68554-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_f68554-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_f68554-93{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_f68554-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_f68554-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_f68554-93\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-multi-tool.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-multi-tool.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-multi-tool-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-multi-tool-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-multi-tool-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-multi-tool-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/best-multi-tool-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the Best Multitool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, we\u2019re coming to the end. If you still haven\u2019t decided which one of these multitools is for you, that\u2019s understandable. Ultimately, none of them are perfect, but they each have some compelling features. Here are some of my final thoughts on these three models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the Leatherman If\u2026 You Want A Classic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B079MJBP21\" data-aawp-product-id=\"13071\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"techwriter02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"LEATHERMAN Wave+ 18-in-1 Full-Size Versatile Multi-tool for DIY Home Garden Outdoors or Everyday Carry  EDC  Stainless Steel\" data-aawp-local-click-tracking=\"1\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B079MJBP21?tag=techwriter02-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"LEATHERMAN, Wave+, 18-in-1 Full-Size, Versatile Multi-tool for DIY, Home, Garden, Outdoors or Everyday Carry (EDC), Stainless Steel\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31s2K-ZUQML._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"LEATHERMAN, Wave+, 18-in-1 Full-Size, Versatile Multi-tool for DIY, Home, Garden, Outdoors or Everyday Carry (EDC), Stainless Steel\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B079MJBP21?tag=techwriter02-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"LEATHERMAN, Wave+, 18-in-1 Full-Size, Versatile Multi-tool for DIY, Home, Garden, Outdoors or Everyday Carry (EDC), Stainless Steel\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            LEATHERMAN, Wave+, 18-in-1 Full-Size, Versatile Multi-tool for DIY, Home, Garden, Outdoors or Everyday Carry (EDC), Stainless Steel        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>A Leatherman for Everyone: For the last 40 years, Leatherman has been empowering millions to conquer the expected &#038; unexpected, transforming everyday challenges into triumphant moments<\/li><li>Engineered to Withstand: From our Portland, Oregon factory and backed by our 25-year warranty, our multi-tools are built to last a lifetime, embodying the innovation &#038; perseverance of our founder, Tim Leatherman<\/li><li>Our Best-Selling All-Rounder: From household fixes &#038; DIY pursuits to gardening and exploring the outdoors, Wave+ helps you do it all; Weighing just 8.5 ounces, this pocket-sized tool is perfect for everyday carry<\/li><li>A DIY Must-Have: This multi-tool empowers you to DIY like a pro; Includes tools like a saw, easy-to-use spring-action scissors, a ruler &#038; more to help you conquer any DIY project, big or small<\/li><li>Ready for Anything: A fresh upgrade to our most popular multitool; Now includes premium replaceable wire cutters, so you can keep using this professional-grade multi-tool for years to come<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"aawp-product__price aawp-product__price--current\">&#36;119.95<\/span>\n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=techwriter02-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"aawp-check-prime\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B079MJBP21?tag=techwriter02-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Buy on Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You like the classics. Leatherman is the OG multitool, and the Wave is essentially an improved descendent of the original Leatherman. Also consider it if the knife blade is one of the most important features for you (I know I liked the Gerber\u2019s blade better, but it was close) or if you\u2019re looking for a tool that feels like more of a generalist than a specialist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12867_e66bf9-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12867_e66bf9-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12867_e66bf9-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12867_e66bf9-d3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_e66bf9-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12867_e66bf9-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12867_e66bf9-d3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12867_ccd4fb-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12867_ccd4fb-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12867_ccd4fb-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12867_ccd4fb-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12867_ccd4fb-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12867_ccd4fb-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12867_ccd4fb-b4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12867_ccd4fb-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12867_ccd4fb-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12867_ccd4fb-b4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the SOG If\u2026&nbsp;If Your&#8217;re On A Budget<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B01DT4WW7C\" data-aawp-product-id=\"13108\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"techwriter02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"SOG PowerLock Oxide Stainless Steel Folding Knife 18 Multi Tool Pliers with Screwdrivers Crimper Can Opener Gripper and Cutter Black\" data-aawp-local-click-tracking=\"1\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01DT4WW7C?tag=techwriter02-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"SOG PowerLock Oxide Stainless Steel Folding Knife 18 Multi Tool Pliers with Screwdrivers, Crimper, Can Opener, Gripper, and Cutter, Black\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41hXZ3XYKoL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"SOG PowerLock Oxide Stainless Steel Folding Knife 18 Multi Tool Pliers with Screwdrivers, Crimper, Can Opener, Gripper, and Cutter, Black\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01DT4WW7C?tag=techwriter02-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"SOG PowerLock Oxide Stainless Steel Folding Knife 18 Multi Tool Pliers with Screwdrivers, Crimper, Can Opener, Gripper, and Cutter, Black\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            SOG PowerLock Oxide Stainless Steel Folding Knife 18 Multi Tool Pliers with Screwdrivers, Crimper, Can Opener, Gripper, and Cutter, Black        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Multi-tool power lock features 18 tools to help you surmount any challenge ahead of you<\/li><li>Includes gripper, hard wire cutter, wire crimper, blasting cap crimper, double-toothed wood saw, partially serrated blade, 3-sided file, and more<\/li><li>Generates greater handle travel for the pliers with compound leverage technology, giving you a stronger grip<\/li><li>Rapid, single-handed assisted opening for multiple frequently used everyday knife blades and tools<\/li><li>Made from rugged 420 stainless steel that holds an edge and withstands all your work; Dimensions (L x W x H): 7 x 2.30 x 0.73 inches<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"aawp-product__price aawp-product__price--current\">&#36;67.00<\/span>\n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=techwriter02-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"aawp-check-prime\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01DT4WW7C?tag=techwriter02-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Buy on Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You need a specialized, hard-working multitool. SOG multitools tend to be favored by military personnel and folks who work manual labor jobs. And there\u2019s a good reason for that; they\u2019re tough, dependable tools. Also get the SOG if you\u2019re on a budget. It\u2019s the most affordable of these three tools by a significant margin, and it punches above its price range when it comes to durability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the Gerber If\u2026&nbsp;Want A Good Screwdriver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B01N8UMY9I\" data-aawp-product-id=\"13109\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"techwriter02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Gerber 30-001193 Blades Center-Drive Multi-Tool Boxed\" data-aawp-local-click-tracking=\"1\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01N8UMY9I?tag=techwriter02-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Gerber 30-001193 Blades, Center-Drive Multi-Tool, Boxed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31fHP2fQkCL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"Gerber 30-001193 Blades, Center-Drive Multi-Tool, Boxed\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01N8UMY9I?tag=techwriter02-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Gerber 30-001193 Blades, Center-Drive Multi-Tool, Boxed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Gerber 30-001193 Blades, Center-Drive Multi-Tool, Boxed        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Closed length: 4.7 inch<\/li><li>Open length: 6.6 inch<\/li><li>Weight: 9.5 ounce<\/li><li>One-thumb opening System<\/li><li>Fabric sheath included<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"aawp-product__price aawp-product__price--current\">&#36;169.55<\/span>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01N8UMY9I?tag=techwriter02-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Buy on Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You like quality over quantity. 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