Side by Side Comparison of: Jeep vs Gerber

Bought as a random multi tool because i like tools lol. got a shipping job and it has become a great combination of sleek and super useful. Knife, pliers, adjustable wrench, screwdriver, mostly 1/4 inch wide or so with a clip for belts. I moslty use the knife and pliers, but its amazingly useful to have, many co-workers have asked about it, having much bigger tools that do about the same.

Smaller than I expected but seems well made. I don't think the screw driver bits will be very functional because there is almost no clearance between the tip of the bit and the tool. I expect it would be pretty easy to scratch whatever you are working on. Would be nice if it came with an extension. The bits are too small to fit a standard bit extension. Will comment further once I have an opportunity to use them.

This is a slick little tool good for light work as on bicycles, tricycles, for example, but not limited to those.
Well made and pocket sized or place it on your belt with the clip it comes with. There is a black pendulum button which locks it in place when not in use and the bits for the two driver sockets can be used as a conventional driver or a more powerful one having a right angle handle. Use your fingernail to push the tips out of the handle as it doesn't seem to open out.

Oh yeah baby! I couldn't believe just how well this little tool is made!...Both the pliers and the sliding jaw pliers work better then expected!..Great to carry on your belt in a pouch!

The little tool is a life saver, it isn't for super heavy jobs but is perfect to keep in the car for changing fuses and such. I also like to keep this in my backpack while hiking the knife is handy. It is really built well and heavy.

These are part of my EDC bag. I use them often and take them every where I go. Great for fishing and tasks where I don't want to pull out my tool box from the garage. They are built well and are durable. They are not as expensive as a leatherman and they are built just as well. They are very similar to the USGI army MP600 multi tool.

In order to open the plier, the handles have to spread open a little bit. So you want to hold the tool by the "outside" handle. Pinch the "outside" handle between your thumb on one side and four fingers on the other side. The "inside" handle is in toward your palm, but not really touching your palm. Now move your hand and lower arm quickly downward, straightening the elbow as you do.The "inside" handle can move a bit toward your palm, allowing the handles to separate ever so slightly, and allowing the plier to extend with a satisfying click. Easy peazy.

Depends what you are looking for in a multi-tool if this is the right one for you. Me personally, I am often in an awkward position when I need mine. Whether it be holding something in place so I can get a few bolts tightened or ensuring my balance is maintained by resting one hand on a steady surface. What I love about this tool is that I can grab it with one hand, open it in no time flat and use it all without having to take my focus of what I am doing. That is the key for me to this tool. It doesn't demand any focus if you are going for the pliers. Most other tools you have to unfold and it seems the higher the quality the stiffer and more difficult that is to do. For that reason I prefer the Gerber. No using my thigh to finish unwrapping my pliers from their coffin. I just flick my wrist and get to work.

Bought this to replace one that was stolen. I love the Gerber multi tools. They are well made, sturdy, convenient, and just plain awesome. I refuse to be without one. I spent 23 years in the Marine Corps and have always had Gerber knives and tools on every deployment including Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. I wouldn't go to war without one. They are just so handy to have for so many uses. I would recommend to anyone, anytime.

I've been a leatherman man for over 30 years and was skepticle about getting a gerber, so when it first arrived and after handling it for a few minutes, my hands were all black. After a few days I've noticed there is less and less black getting on my hands from the handling, so I'm guessing it's just residue that will go away in time. The tool is great, the design is fantastic, ease of use gets better with time as it breaks in. I'm going to enjoy owning this tool.

Very well engineered and functional. For the longest time I had been dealing with cheap knock offs of the leatherman. The swiss army knife just doesn't cut it either. this thing does work and ill carry it with me all the time.Pros:-slide out pliers. they were weird at first but then i remembered my old multitool how the pliers would get stuck in one side. this eliminates that hassle.-build quality. built with materials that feel sturdy and likely will last.-scissors actually work. i cant stand when other multitools fail to cut anything as soft as paper. usually i just go and dig out the scissors, not anymore-locking mechanism. every function locks into place so other functions dont come out on you. there have been countless times i had been cutting something with the saw and it folded back in and cut my hand. this eliminates that.cons:-stiff at first. not much of a con. it just needs to be used and itll go away. but when youre trying all the functions, it takes a while to pull them out.-case is minimalist and stiff. again not much of a con. the tool only fits in the case head first. the case needs breaking in.i bought this because i have a gerber knife and its awesome.

What is expecting gimmicky piece of crap but for the price I gave it a chance was very surprised they great little tools use it all the time at work. It's a multi-tool so it's definitely not going to fully replace any of things that are on it but for something that's already in your pocket great for quick fixes

Cute tool at a good price. Most of it is very handy. Where it's bad is the black plastic holder for the screw driver tips. Almost requires another tool to pull them out. The plastic has a pair of slots as if a place to grip to swing it open, but I broke the plastic when I forced it. Now the tips simply fall out and get lost. The rest of the tool is fine so I am keeping it in my tool box and occasionally in my pocket.

I have several multi-tools that have various sizes of pliers, but I bought a specific open-end wrench to carry in my camera bag for tightening the nuts on my camera's flash bracket and I bought four-inch adjustable wrenches to carry in my other bags for use with nuts or bolts of various sizes. So, I did not need this Jeep multi-tool with both pliers and an adjustable wrench, but I liked the looks of the tool, so I eventually ordered it and received it in 20 days. The tool feels solid and heavy -- it is about 5.5 ounces. The pliers open to about 0.9 inch and the wrench opens to about 0.524 inch. My Craftsman 4-inch adjustable wrench opens to 0.675 inch and my unbranded 4-inch adjustable wrench opens to 0.606 inch. However, the Jeep multi-tool's wrench and pliers were big enough to hold some small nuts that I needed to anchor some screws -- the nuts had to be held in a narrow recessed area while I used a separate screwdriver with my other hand to tighten the screws from the other end. The Jeep multi-tool worked well and I was able to anchor the screws with the nuts held in place with the pliers one time and with the wrench the second time.

The knife on my Jeep multi-tool was a bit dull and needed to be sharpened. The knife blade does not lock, so, like the rest of the tool, should be used for light use..

I too had to wait for this longer than promised (although Amazon does give the delivery window a month or so) but it was explained that it got lost in route. This can happen with any long distance order especially for a small product. I replied to the email telling me it was lost to resend and I finally received it. It was, to me, worth the wait - it wasn't expensive but it is all metal and seems useful. I got it because of the Jeep logo on it and to keep in my Wrangler as a novelty not because I think it will save my life someday but now I see it will hold its own for MINOR tasks. 4 stars only because of the long wait.

this tool seams like a great little multi tool to pair with my leatherman, but its about 10-20% smaller then i was expecting, so it isnt big enough to use as a tool for my bicycle like i planed.

PROS - pocket kife sized (this is also a con), decent quality, unique design, easy to sharpen, lots of tools, if you dont like the bits you can swap them with others yoh have, strong griping belt clip, good for small jobs.

CONS - knife wasnt as sharp as it could be, the magnet that holds the bit in the tip came unglued ( i reglued it with super glue no biggy) no magnet for side bit driver(only on tip driver) too small for some jobs, no lock for blade.

Gerber products last. I've never had one that broke or had issues. This one is great but the release on the pliers is a little tough. Sometimes when I pull the pliers out I have to use two hands because it won't open all the way.

I have a Swiss army knife that has everything I need on it, but the players on the knife or a little dainty and there are no locking blades. I bought this to supplement my Swiss Army knife. It is a pretty nice multi-tool, but I wish it had more useful tools like my Swiss Army knife. Many of the tools on this multi-tool seem redundant and unnecessary.Pros: Sturdy, has locking knives and tools, its compact, has a really nice saw, and has really nice needle nose pliers that are retractable and can be deployed with the flick of the hand.Cons: some of the tools seem redundant and unnecessary. You have to deployed the pliers in order to open the knife, which is an extra step that I don't always want to take when I'm ready to cut something.

This is a great piece, but mine came with what I would consider a major flaw. The main joint was lubricated with metal shavings and almost no grease at all. When I operated it at first, you could hear and feel grinding metal. I ended up using gear oil to clean it out over a period of a few days, and then used a syringe with anti seize to re-lubricate it. After that, it was a whole new animal and felt like butter.With that said, this is an outstanding tool that I have no doubt will last me forever. It's built like a tank and worth every penny, which is why it gets 4 stars even with the QC issue. I never contacted Gerber for it, because I was able to resolve it myself, so I have no idea what the experience would be like there should you need it.Highly recommended, you're not going to find a USA multi tool that holds a candle to this at this price.

This is a really solid piece of equipment and all the tools on it function the way they should . I've owned a few gerbers in the past and this one has a slight edge over any I've had. There are a couple things I don't love about it which keeps it shy of a five star rating; the one hand operation some adverts boast about isn't exactly as easy as I was led to believe and for the price you can get another Gerber tool with about the same performance for a good bit cheaper. Honestly unless you're planning to use yours frequently on a daily basis you don't need this model, especially if all you want is a handy tool for those tricky situations that seem to pop up every so often. Although if you're like me, you just think it looks really cool and it's worth it to you. One more tip, out of the packaging you'll want to handle this with paper towels or a cleaning rag since there is still oil and other junk on it from the manufacturing. I didn't mind this too much since it means it keeps the joints nice and safe but it is annoying seeing residue on your hands for the first couple days you use it.

I ordered this about 3 months ago and it is still like new. I read that some users couldn't get the wrist flicking action down. I've had absolutely no problems. There are set screws that you can back out to adjust the tension of the sliding mechanism, also you can lube it for more "slideability". I use to have a suspension model a few years back, but lost it. I also had the bit driver adapter for it, and it works great for the diesel. There are however two suggestions that I'd make to Gerber.1. Replace the lanyard for a non serrated blade and just serrate the other blade completely ( they could easily just drill a lanyard hole at the end where the pliers are.2. Make it so that the tip of the pliers don't stick out when closed (it sticks out about a half inch). That way it doesn't have a chance to ruin whichever pocket you have it stored in.

Received this today, was looking for a replacement for my aging Gerber multi-tool, and decided to give this Diesel a try after seeing the almost universal praise it has received. I won't go into the tools it has, it has the standard multitool loadout: flathead screwdriver, knife with serrated blade, pliers, wirecutters, scissors, etc. So far I like the Diesel, though compared to my previous multitool, it has a few minor issues:*Pliers aren't spring-loaded. I would have preferred they be spring-loaded, as it makes them easier to use and allows better access to the other tools in the handles.*Tools can't be used unless pliers are extended, as they are on the insides of the handles. My previous multitool had the tools sitting on the outside of the handles, so they could used even when the entire thing is folded up. Not so with the Diesel. Its a minor issue, and I'm sure I'll get used to it in time, its just a little inconvenient.*The black oxide coating comes off a little bit onto my fingers. Wiping it off with a paper towel is definitely recommended.*At least on my specific Diesel, the smaller tools (bottle opener, flat-head screw-driver) are very difficult to unfold.Apart from these issues, this is a solid multi-tool, and I'd recommend it if the above issues are of no concern to you. As I said, they're minor and do not impede its function.

I loved this tool but unfortunately mine did not come with belt/hip attachment like the ones in the photo.
It came with a separate carrier device that I personally never used because it was too bulky.

As a result the tool was lost when it fell from of my pocket.

Works, but looks like a novelty gift more than a real tool.

Not bad for the price. My gripe is the holder for the screwdriver bits. It was very difficult to pop open, and when it did, all the bits fell out, as well as a spring. No idea where the spring came from. All the bits just fall out of their holder, so unless you put tape over them, you'll loose the bits very quickly

Knife is NOT locking. I was using it and it clamped down on my finger, digging pretty deep. Luckily the blade is smoothe and sharp so it was clean.
Overall, the construction is acceptable, but there are aspects of the assembly that could be tighter. I like the design and the metals are all good.

Not bad for the price, teeth are soft and will strip.

Durable, Stable, and awesome! This has a great feel and weight to it.Cons:Yes it's black, but what they don't tell you is that the black residue comes off and your hands look like you have been doing oil changes.Secondly, the unit is not a butterly open unit. The Unit cannot open up past a certain point and does not have spring loaded pliers. A little tricky.

This feels like a premature review because I have really not used this tool that much in the field over the past few months. I got the black anodized version of the tool and it took awhile for the black to stop getting on my hands. I've owned other anodized products and that is just an affect of the process, but with a multi tool with so much surface area and tools the material didn't get out properly. Overall all the tools were excellent and the plyers were super convenient. My only real problem with the multitool is the locking mechanisms for the tools , for me it required 2 hands to unlock the tools and that kind of defeats it's purpose as an edc tool. Unless you use plyers alot I guess. This multi tool is made for true work which again defeats the point for me because why have this massive multitool when you can just have a toolbox with proper tools in your truck. If I were to buy it again I would just get the stainless steel

I had a Gerber multi-tool years ago and was highly satisfied with the quality. I broke the plier by putting a lot of pressure on it and twisting in the wrong direction so decided to buy another one. I couldn't find one with the same features so switch to Leatherman which I have had for 5-6 years. I recently ordered an emergency supply kit that came with a really cheap multi tool so decided to replace it with the Gerber Black Diesel. This definitely was not the same quality Gerber that I owned previously. in order to extract the screw driver bits I first had to open the knife blade and then the bits were so still I almost broke a finger nail trying to get one out of the slot. Then there is the same complaint on other reviews, ie; the black coating. Don't know what that is all about. Tried wiping it down with WD-40 but it still turns my fingers black. It is going in my emergency supply kit so will probably be alright for emergency use if I have to use my kit after an earthquake, severe storm or some other catastrophe event but for everyday use like my Leatherman? Not so much. My headline says it all. Quite Disappointed!

I purchased this recently after having some Gerber knives for a few years. They definitely make quality products (though I switched to Benchmade for my everyday knife) and they set a very reasonable price point for a US manufactured product.Unfortunately, these multi-pliers fall short. They seem much more cheaply made than others, with the pliers being attached with sheet metal pieces instead of being drilled and attached directly to the frame of the tool. This seems to cause the unwanted and excessive lateral play. Gerber's sliding mechanism always has some play, but in the Pro Scout/MP 600 this is minimal. Also, most of the tools seem to be stamped out of sheet metal, and in particular the "phillips" screwdriver is particularly weak. I had trouble with a basic drywall screw and would not trust the phillips to hold up. Additionally, none of the tools can accept the bit adapter that Gerber makes, which allows you to use any standard 1/4" drill/screw bit.The only advantage this tool seems to have over the Pro Scout is that the saw is more robust. If you want to cut wood with it fairly often, the saw blade is definitely superior to the replaceable jigsaw blades in the Pro Scout. Otherwise, I am very happy with the Pro Scout.

I have a couple other similar multipliers - a Leatherman Wave, and another Gerber one similar to this one. I forget the name of the other Gerber one, but it's the same style, but with a few different tools.Anyway - this one seems pretty nice. I've been using it almost every day at work since I got it. I think the only tool on it I haven't used yet is the saw. It feels sharp though, so I don't really have any doubts about it working.There are no crimpers on these pliers, which I find kind of odd. Almost all other multipliers have crimpers - omitting them seems like a strange choice. The #2 Phillips screwdriver is very thin - the same thickness as the other blades. It does seem to work well though as long as you don't need to apply a ton of torque with it. Making it thicker, like on my other Gerber multiplier, would require the removal of two tools to make room for it. Faced with the decision on which two tools you would get rid of to make a better screwdriver, I'd say they made a good compromise.The knife blade had a burr on it and required a couple passes on the stone. That isn't a big deal, really, but that is the first Gerber blade I've seen that required any work right out of the box. Hopefully that is just a fluke.The wire cutter on these is not very good. It cannot cut safety wire without damage, and I expect it would be damaged by something like fencing as well. Copper wire only for these cutters. They also cannot be resharpened if you do damage them - the overlap is so small that if you tried to put a new edge on them, they would not close all the way.

I've been carrying Gerber multi-tools for years and use them for industrial maintenance applications multiple times per day. Honestly, I use one more in a month than most will in a lifetime. I've had leatherman's and other brands but none have ever equaled the Gerbers for toughness and ease of use. I bought this one as a replacement for a well worn 400 that was lost at work. Dispite my being a loyal Gerber man, I gave this one 3 stars because honestly this is no where near as well made as the others that I have owned.All of the blades are much thinner than they were on previous models. I was especially disappointed in the philips screwdriver. The others all had forged philips drivers that were roughly 1/4" square drive. In other words, they had actual philips drivers. This one has a "philips" driver that is stamped from sheet stock about the same thickness as the slotted drivers. Overall, it is just not as well made as previous models.

I'm saddened. It says Jeep, but it doesn't come close to the name. Open 5 minutes, bits fell out of holder. Wasn't sure how the holder really works. Should have gone Gerber or Leatherman. Guess I'll just deal with because it too much of a hassle to return it.

I bought this specifically for the Jeep Logo, and the product did not deliver on that. I knew that it would be marginal as an actual multi-tool, but it was a gift for the wife for her new jeep and this did not deliver. I'm highly disappointed that the tool came without the Jeep logo when the pictures clearly show it in the ad.

Bought this as a gift for a friend who has a Jeep. This does not have the Jeep logo on it. I see in the questions above someone says theirs did. I wouldn't count on yours having it. I'll probably give it to him anyway but disappointed. So this is a 2 only because other than not being as advertised, functionally I assume it's fine.

I purchased two of these. Neither have "Jeep" anywhere on the product. This was one of the main reasons I purchased it. I'm disappointed. The instructions are not in English, which makes figuring out how it works a little complicated. I have not used it (Christmas gift) so I can't give a fair evaluation of the functionality/quality of the product. I don't recommend purchasing it due to the advertisement is misleading...and makes me question what else is also misleading.

I bought this solely because of the Jeep branding and the one that arrived has no branding. It will still go in my Wrangler but I'm not happy. Tool is of mediocre quality. Think Harbor Freight instead of Leatherman or Gerber. It came in a white chipboard box with no sheath as described in other reviews. The smell of machine oil dripping from the latch takes me back to my days in a Chinese factory. Good times... Sometimes there's a reason something is one-of-a-kind; because it's stupid.

Utter junk compared to a Leatherman. Pliers are difficult at best to get to the usable position. The tools and blades are not very sharp and they do not hold an edge. Spend the extra loot on a nice Leatherman and you will be hhapp

This had to be returned. The finish was not well applied. It left my hands black. I tried to wipe the excess off the tool but it just kept coming off, to the point where the stainless was starting to show. Very nice tool otherwise.

the pros:- feels sturdy- looks good- gets most of the jobs donethe bad:- when you unfold the knives the blades are on the inside, which limits your range of motion by a lot ( -1.5 stars)- the unlocking mechanism for the knives and other stuff is not convenient; when you pull it down with your thumb you're blocking the blade with your other fingers because of the way you are grabbing the device ( -1.5 stars)- pulling out the pliers is also inconvenient and you might have to battle it for a few seconds ( -1 star)- it's true that it stains your hands black a bit (not a big deal for me though)TL;DR: if your job/life depends on this, keep searching. if not but don't want to spend > $100, then buy it.

Immediately upon opening the package, it became apparent that Gerber tools are not what they used to be. The plier mechanism wouldn't actuate properly, several other mechanisms appear to be constructed of cheap plastic, and the black finish began rubbing off on my hand.I ordered this directly from Amazon, so no, I did not receive a fake Chinese knockoff.It could just be this particular model, sometimes tools labeled "tactical" are meant to ride a trend of attempting to be "hard" or whatever.

My first try at a moderate-level multi-tool, and I've returned it. While it seems to be okay in execution, the design is... well, pretty awful. The pliers extend through the nose of the handle, not by opening the handle completely open as most multi-tools. That means that to open up the other tools (which are all inside the handles, not on both sides like most multi-tools), you have to open the handles, extend the pliers to allow you to open the handles the rest of the way, open the tool of your choice, then retract the pliers and close the handles together. Not an easy, fast, or convenient way of getting to the tools.

The diesel, as its name implies, is basically a fancy set of pliers.The quality and durability is okay. Its deceptively heavy and the case is larger than a Leatherman Super Tool.If you use pliers 85% of the time, its decent since it has other tools in the handle. The other tools, however, are hard to get to and the device will not fully close. The black finish is annoying and rubs off.It lacks the ease of use and functionality of the five Leatherman multi tools I have. While the pliers slide out easily after a break in period, that function is off set by its limitations.It will get relegated to the kitchen knife drawer, or, perhaps the truck glove compartment. Sorry... Thanks for reading.

In the images it shows a tool that is branded as a Jeep tool, I was specifically purchasing it because of this as something to give to my fiancee to keep in the Jeep. It is not branded with a Jeep logo anywhere, it came covered in some sort of lubricant, with scratches and a few rust spots on it. All in all this is an overwhelmingly disappointing purchase which I will be returning.

Cheap, terrible tool. The 2 pliers are modestly acceptable for the money, but the screwdriver bit was broken upon first opening. Even if it wasn't, the comment from another buyer is correct about the fact that the holder is horrible. The bits don't stay in place. It's too bad, because for the money, if the screw driver function had been even fair, the tool might have been worth the money. DO NOT buy this. There are other options on AMazon.

1. Definitely not Jeep product.
2. Very loose knife
3. Very tight spare screws, can't get them out

Either I overlooked the description of the product or the size was not provided. This tool would be nice IF I were an elf, but it's so small that it's not functional for anything in real-life situations other than changing a screw on a watch or pair of glasses. It does have a blade too, which I suppose you could use to open a stubborn envelope.

The screw driver bits fall out of the handle after the first use. Took way to long for delivery

Flimsy! I hate it! Back to the drawing board, and I won’t be looking to Gerber for another. I love tools. Having the proper tool for the task is important to me. So the implements that I store in the bug out bag have to be proven reliable. This isn’t it.

What a piece of garbage. The spring on the scissors pops out and does not work. The pliers stick and take multiple tries to open. Oh, and the black finish coats your hands. I even tried wiping it down, but black powder gets on everything.I have owned the suspension model for about ten years and wanted a spare for the car, but this was returned immediately. It seems quality control isn't what it used to be.

Ordered the Diesel, got the Bushman instead which is half the price and fewer utensils. Appear to be instructions in the box that don't apply to multi-tool, and Gerber box has been relabeled a couple of times. Very disappointed.

I am a Gerber fan, but the Gerber diesel i am not.I own the Gerber strong arm 5 stars, the Gerber Bear Grylls axe hatchet. And the smaller version of the Gerber multi tool military style. The diesel can opener is harder to use and leaves jagged edges on the outside of the can. And I stripped out the Phillips head first day of work. It will not work for me at work, camping or my bag !!!!

PARTS MADE IN CHINA - assembled in USA. Sloppy workings. Hard to open and does not close completely. Pliers need a pair of pliers to pull out.I own a 100% made-in-USA Gerber tool that exceeds a 5 star rating. This is not even close to the quality I expect from Gerber.

The paint or coating got all over my hand as soon as I took it out of the box. Once I got all the stuff off there were scratches all over it as if had been used and the nose was super loose. Definitely would not recommend buying from here.