{"id":4651,"date":"2021-10-31T17:01:14","date_gmt":"2021-10-31T21:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/?p=4651"},"modified":"2023-07-29T21:56:35","modified_gmt":"2023-07-30T01:56:35","slug":"gerber-armbar-drive-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/gerber-armbar-drive-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Gerber Armbar Drive Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>#kt-layout-id_22acba-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_22acba-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_22acba-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_22acba-dd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_22acba-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_22acba-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_22acba-dd\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_22acba-dd\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_a50cd2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_a50cd2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_a50cd2-6e > .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-column_a50cd2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_a50cd2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_a50cd2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_a50cd2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_a50cd2-6e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_a50cd2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_a50cd2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_a50cd2-6e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>The Gerber Armbar Drive is a tough, functional and well-made little multitool. It shines brightest when it leans into the simplicity of its design and its pared-down selection of features.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I start talking about the <a href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/3nkfg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gerber Armbar Drive<\/a>, I have a confession to make. I have what you might call a complicated relationship with multitools. In the past, I\u2019ve found many of them bulky and inconvenient for everyday carry. Frankly, I like having the right tool for the right job, and multitools, for all their good intentions, are seldom as good as their component parts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, Gerber has been making some of the better multitools on the market in recent years, and their Armbar Drive multitools appear to have none of the drawbacks that I\u2019m accustomed to seeing. It offers a choice selection of tools in a compact, pocketable frame.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best of all, the folks at Gerber (in all their wisdom) have eliminated pliers from the equation. I\u2019ve always found using multitool pliers to be a frustrating, and frequently painful, experience. By ditching them, Gerber has created a slimmed-down multitool in which the other features can really shine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_cd100d-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_cd100d-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_cd100d-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_cd100d-ef > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_cd100d-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_cd100d-ef > 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_980906-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_980906-70{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_980906-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_980906-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_980906-70\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_50c4b8-24.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_50c4b8-24 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_50c4b8-24.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_50c4b8-24 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_50c4b8-24 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_50c4b8-24 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_50c4b8-24 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_50c4b8-24 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_50c4b8-24\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/gerber-armbar-multitool.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_e8fe85-bc{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_e8fe85-bc .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns_e8fe85-bc .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_e8fe85-bc .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#c58727;font-size:11px;background:var(--ast-global-color-5);border-color:#c58727;border-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_e8fe85-bc .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, 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rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"border-radius:4px;border-width:2px\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Check The Price<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_166f8f-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_166f8f-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_166f8f-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_166f8f-5b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_166f8f-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_166f8f-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_166f8f-5b\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_166f8f-5b\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_951e99-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_951e99-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_951e99-01 > .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-column_951e99-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_951e99-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_951e99-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_951e99-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_951e99-01{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_951e99-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_951e99-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_951e99-01\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of the Gerber Armbar Drive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing that really makes the Gerber Armbar Drive great for EDC is its size. Measuring 3.6\u201d x 0.7\u201d and weighing just 3.1 oz, it\u2019s small and light enough to fit in any pocket, and sturdy enough to feel substantial in your hand. Its corners are all nicely rounded, eliminating the big, blocky feel of many multitools. It\u2019s about the size of an average <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/the-best-swiss-army-knife-for-camping\/\">Swiss army knife<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The body and tools are all made of stainless steel, while the handle is textured anodized aluminum and offers solid grip. The Drive is available in three handle colors; I got burnt orange, which has a satisfying coppery hue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Armbar Drive multitool isn\u2019t perfect, as we\u2019ll get into shortly. But it\u2019s a cool design and has quickly become a favorite of mine for EDC. The Gerber Armbar Drive has seven features\u2014eight if you count the Phillips and flathead bits separately\u2014so let\u2019s go through them one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/gerber-gear-mp600-multitool-review\/\"><strong>For A Full Size Tool, Read Our Gerber MP600 Multitool Review Here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_ca08c2-d0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_ca08c2-d0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_ca08c2-d0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_ca08c2-d0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_ca08c2-d0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_ca08c2-d0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_ca08c2-d0\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_ca08c2-d0\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_380cf7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_380cf7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_380cf7-31 > .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-column_380cf7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_380cf7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_380cf7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_380cf7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_380cf7-31{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_380cf7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_380cf7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_380cf7-31\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_4c4f5d-53.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_4c4f5d-53 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_4c4f5d-53.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_4c4f5d-53 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_4c4f5d-53 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_4c4f5d-53 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_4c4f5d-53 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_4c4f5d-53 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_4c4f5d-53\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/gerber-armbar-knife.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><figcaption><strong>The knife is absolutely usable unlike many multitools.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knife Blade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll start with my favorite feature of the Gerber Armbar Drive: the knife blade. A lot of multitools have tiny blades that look like they were added as an afterthought. Not this one. On the Armbar, the knife is essentially the star of the show.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Armbar Drive has a 2.5\u201d fine-edged drop-point blade. It comes out of the box razor-sharp (which I always appreciate) and clicks securely into place with a frame lock. It\u2019s a sturdy, substantial blade, and its shape gives me the impression that it will be easy to re-sharpen when the time comes. It\u2019s head-and-shoulders above most multitool blades.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can technically operate the knife one-handed thanks to the thumb hole just below the spine of the blade. Personally, I find that there\u2019s something about the size and shape of this multitool that makes me uneasy about opening it that way (I can easily imagine slipping and taking a good slice out of my thumb) so I\u2019ll most likely be opening it two-handed unless I\u2019m in a situation where I have no other choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_d048ef-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_d048ef-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_d048ef-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_d048ef-67 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_d048ef-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_d048ef-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_d048ef-67\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_d048ef-67\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_362945-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_362945-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_362945-85 > .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-column_362945-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_362945-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_362945-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_362945-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_362945-85{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_362945-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_362945-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_362945-85\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_cdb845-a9.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_cdb845-a9 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_cdb845-a9.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_cdb845-a9 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_cdb845-a9 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_cdb845-a9 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_cdb845-a9 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_cdb845-a9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_cdb845-a9\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/gerber-armbar-bit-driver.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><figcaption><strong>The bit driver was a little disappointing.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bit Driver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately the screwdriver is what puts the \u201cDrive\u201d in the Gerber Armbar Drive. It\u2019s essentially the marquee feature of this multitool, so the big question is, how well does it work? The answer is\u2026 pretty well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be perfectly honest, the bit driver here represents a missed opportunity. Yes, it\u2019s great to be able to quickly switch the included two-sided bit between Phillips head and flathead. I also appreciate that the bit driver is magnetized, and I love that it takes a standard-sized bit so I can use other bits if I want. The problem is, the bit driver doesn\u2019t lock in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By neglecting to put a locking mechanism on the bit driver, the folks at Gerber really missed a chance to take this tool from good to great. As it is, putting too much pressure on the driver while turning a screw can cause it to fold back in on your knuckles, which is NOT fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honestly, this is the only thing I really don\u2019t like about the Gerber Armbar Drive, and considering that the bit driver is the biggest selling point of the tool, I very much wish that they had done something differently here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_a01f0f-1c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_a01f0f-1c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_a01f0f-1c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.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-column_21a445-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_21a445-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_21a445-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_21a445-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_21a445-82{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_21a445-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_21a445-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_21a445-82\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_df36c3-b1.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_df36c3-b1 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kt-btn-0-action kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-style-basic kt-btn-svg-show-always kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B084D5G9ZS\/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=techwriter02-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B084D5G9ZS&amp;linkId=e744b6cd6c50314195cf8d7e0c43c178\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"border-radius:4px;border-width:2px\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Check The Price<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scissors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest. Multitools never have good scissors. With that in mind, the scissors on the Armbar Drive are better than most, but nothing to write home about. They cut paper, thread, or fishing line just fine, and the spring is \u201cspringy\u201d enough to make operation easy. The scissors are perfectly adequate, but I\u2019ll probably use the knife blade for most of my cutting.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_44afca-ac.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_44afca-ac .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:1000px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_44afca-ac.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_44afca-ac .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_44afca-ac figure{max-width:1000px;}.kb-image_44afca-ac .image-is-svg, .kb-image_44afca-ac .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_44afca-ac .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_44afca-ac\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/long-term-gerber-armbar-review-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/long-term-gerber-armbar-review-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/long-term-gerber-armbar-review-2-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/long-term-gerber-armbar-review-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/long-term-gerber-armbar-review-2-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/long-term-gerber-armbar-review-2-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/long-term-gerber-armbar-review-2-800x601.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_d602a9-1a{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_d602a9-1a 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_d602a9-1a .kt-btn-wrap-1 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_d602a9-1a .kt-btn-wrap-1 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_d602a9-1a .kt-btn-wrap-1 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_d602a9-1a .kt-btn-wrap-1 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kt-btn-align-center kt-btn-tablet-align-inherit kt-btn-mobile-align-inherit kt-btns-wrap kt-btns_d602a9-1a\"><div class=\"kt-btn-wrap kt-btn-wrap-0\"><a class=\"kt-button button kt-btn-0-action kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-style-basic kt-btn-svg-show-always kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zPYHe6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Shop On Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"kt-btn-wrap kt-btn-wrap-1\"><a class=\"kt-button button kt-btn-1-action kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-style-basic kt-btn-svg-show-always kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false\" href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/3nkfg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Shop On BladeHQ<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_5a23a7-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_5a23a7-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_5a23a7-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_5a23a7-73 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_5a23a7-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_5a23a7-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_5a23a7-73\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_5a23a7-73\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_6522fb-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_6522fb-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_6522fb-ad > .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-column_6522fb-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_6522fb-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_6522fb-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_6522fb-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_6522fb-ad{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_6522fb-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_6522fb-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_6522fb-ad\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, now we\u2019ve come to that funny little pointy tool so many multitools have. What is it? It\u2019s an awl! What do you use it for? All kinds of stuff! It took me years to realize how useful this little tool is, and I find myself using the awl on the Gerber Armbar Drive more often than the much-lauded bit driver.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The awl (also known as a reamer) is great for marking wood before making a cut, and for creating a dimple for a nail or screw before driving it in. I find it especially useful for clearing the opening of a hardened-over tube of caulk or wood glue. I imagine it would also be handy for reaming leather, wood, or metal. It\u2019s a cool feature.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_5baad0-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_5baad0-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_5baad0-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_5baad0-a8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_5baad0-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_5baad0-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_5baad0-a8\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_5baad0-a8\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_3d6968-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_3d6968-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_3d6968-17 > .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-column_3d6968-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_3d6968-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_3d6968-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_3d6968-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_3d6968-17{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_3d6968-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_3d6968-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_3d6968-17\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_77fe64-e6.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_77fe64-e6 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_77fe64-e6.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_77fe64-e6 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_77fe64-e6 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_77fe64-e6 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_77fe64-e6 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_77fe64-e6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_77fe64-e6\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/gerber-armbar-prybar-review.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><figcaption><strong>The prybar \/ opener woks surprisingly well!<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pry Bar\/Bottle Opener\/Hammer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s talk about the little doodad at the butt end of the Armbar Drive. It\u2019s three tools in one: a pry bar, a bottle opener, and also a hammer of sorts. It\u2019s an interesting, innovative feature that does all the jobs it\u2019s supposed to do surprisingly well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use it as a hammer, grip the tool in your fist and keep the hammer tool in the closed position. The tool\u2019s flat surface is sturdy, and it really does work for driving nails into fairly soft wood like pine. I was genuinely surprised by it. When you click it to the open position, it performs well as a bottle opener, and actually gives you good leverage as a miniature pry bar too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_138671-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_138671-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_138671-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_138671-1f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_138671-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_138671-1f > 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rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"border-radius:4px;border-width:2px\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Check The Price<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gerber Armbar Drive: Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gerber Armbar Drive is a tough, functional and well-made little multitool. It shines brightest when it leans into the simplicity of its design and its pared-down selection of features. It\u2019s small and lightweight enough to fit in your pocket comfortably, which makes it one of the best multitools for EDC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Armbar Drive also has one of my favorite knife blades on any multitool I\u2019ve used recently. The only strike against the tool is that its bit driver lacks a locking mechanism. If Gerber introduced a future generation of this tool with a locking bit driver, I would endorse it wholeheartedly. As it is, the Gerber Armbar Drive is still a really good multitool\u2014well worth its affordable price tag\u2014but it\u2019s not without opportunity for improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/victorinox-alox-cadet\/\"><strong>Read Our Review of the Victorinox Alox Cadet Here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_b26b92-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_b26b92-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_b26b92-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}#kt-layout-id_b26b92-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}#kt-layout-id_b26b92-9a > 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