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Gerber Dime
Keychain-size butterfly plier tool with scissors, small blade, file and an outside bottle opener.
65/100 best score, for fishing
- Weight
- 2.2 oz (62 g)
- Closed length
- 2.75 in (70 mm)
- Functional tools
- 8
- MSRP
- $34.99
Strengths
- Has scissors
Trade-offs
- Tools do not lock open
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: keychain carry. Not ideal for: heavy work, anyone who needs a locking blade.
Scores by use
| Use | Score | Tool fit | Portability | Usability | Durability | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing | 65 | 74 | 100 | 25 | 45 | 60 |
| Everyday carry | 63 | 70 | 100 | 25 | 45 | 57 |
| Hiking and backpacking | 61 | 66 | 100 | 25 | 45 | 55 |
| All-round use | 58 | 59 | 100 | 25 | 45 | 50 |
| Work and trades | 50 | 41 | 100 | 25 | 45 | 40 |
| Camping | 48 | 37 | 100 | 25 | 45 | 37 |
| Cycling | 48 | 36 | 100 | 25 | 45 | 37 |
Scores come from the data on this page. See the formula.
Tools (8 functions)
- Needlenose pliers
- Wire cutter
- Knife
- Scissors
- Flathead screwdriver
- Bottle opener
- Tweezers
- File
Specifications
| Brand | Gerber |
|---|---|
| Form | keychain, keychain |
| Weight | 2.2 oz (62 g) |
| Closed length | 2.75 in (70 mm) |
| Blade length | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| One-hand opening | No |
| Locking tools | No |
| Outside-accessible tools | Yes |
| Bit system | none |
| Price band | under $50 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
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How much does the Gerber Dime weigh?
2.2 oz (62 g), and it is 2.75 in (70 mm) long closed.
How many tools does the Gerber Dime have?
8 functional tools by our count. We count each kind of tool once, so three screwdriver sizes are one tool.
Does the Gerber Dime have scissors and a saw?
It has scissors and no saw.
Can I take the Gerber Dime 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 is the warranty on the Gerber Dime?
Limited lifetime warranty.
Sources
Last verified 2026-11-01.
- gerbergear.com (manufacturer, 2026-11-01)
- www.packstack.io (review, 2026-11-01)