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Gerber Armbar Drive
Pocket-knife-shaped multitool with a frame-lock blade, scissors, pry bar and an extended bit driver.
66/100 best score, for everyday carry
- Weight
- 3.1 oz (88 g)
- Closed length
- 3.6 in (91 mm)
- Functional tools
- 7
- MSRP
- $52.99
Strengths
- Tools lock open
- Takes standard 1/4-inch hex bits
- Has scissors
Trade-offs
Strengths and trade-offs are worked out from the specifications and compared with similar tools in our database, not from hands-on testing.
Good for: everyday carry, office and urban carry. Not ideal for: any task needing pliers.
Scores by use
| Use | Score | Tool fit | Portability | Usability | Durability | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday carry | 66 | 55 | 100 | 60 | 57 | 58 |
| Hiking and backpacking | 63 | 50 | 100 | 60 | 57 | 55 |
| All-round use (no needlenose-pliers) | 58 | 38 | 100 | 60 | 57 | 49 |
| Camping | 57 | 37 | 100 | 60 | 57 | 49 |
| Fishing (no needlenose-pliers) | 57 | 36 | 100 | 60 | 57 | 48 |
| Cycling | 53 | 27 | 100 | 60 | 57 | 44 |
| Work and trades (no needlenose-pliers, wire-cutter) | 51 | 22 | 100 | 60 | 57 | 41 |
Scores come from the data on this page. See the formula.
Tools (7 functions)
- Knife
- Bit driver
- Pry bar / nail puller
- Bottle opener
- Hammer
- Scissors
- Awl / reamer
Specifications
| Brand | Gerber |
|---|---|
| Form | pliers less, compact |
| Weight | 3.1 oz (88 g) |
| Closed length | 3.6 in (91 mm) |
| Width | 0.7 in (18 mm) |
| Blade length | 2.5 in (64 mm) |
| One-hand opening | Yes |
| Locking tools | Yes |
| Outside-accessible tools | No |
| Bit system | quarter inch hex |
| Price band | 50–100 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
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How much does the Gerber Armbar Drive weigh?
3.1 oz (88 g), and it is 3.6 in (91 mm) long closed.
How many tools does the Gerber Armbar Drive have?
7 functional tools by our count. We count each kind of tool once, so three screwdriver sizes are one tool.
Does the Gerber Armbar Drive have scissors and a saw?
It has scissors and no saw.
Can I take the Gerber Armbar Drive on a plane?
Not in carry-on bags: it has a knife blade, and TSA does not allow knives in the cabin. Pack it in checked luggage.
What bits does the Gerber Armbar Drive take?
It takes standard 1/4-inch hex bits.
What is the warranty on the Gerber Armbar Drive?
Limited lifetime warranty.
Sources
Last verified 2026-11-01.
- gerbergear.com (manufacturer, 2026-11-01)
- gearjunkie.com (review, 2026-11-01)