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Gerber Dual-Force
Heavy Gerber built around double-layer pliers with a slip joint and a center-axis 1/4-inch bit driver.
50/100 best score, for work and trades
- Weight
- 12.0 oz (340 g)
- Closed length
- 4.65 in (118 mm)
- Functional tools
- 11
- MSRP
- $124.99
Strengths
- Tools lock open
- Takes standard 1/4-inch hex bits
Trade-offs
- Heavier than most plier multitools (12.0 oz)
- You have to open the pliers to reach the blades
- No scissors
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: work and trades, heavy gripping. Not ideal for: pocket carry, ultralight carry.
Scores by use
| Use | Score | Tool fit | Portability | Usability | Durability | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work and trades (no needlenose-pliers) | 50 | 71 | 40 | 25 | 45 | 41 |
| All-round use (no needlenose-pliers) | 41 | 67 | 6 | 25 | 45 | 39 |
| Cycling | 35 | 55 | 0 | 25 | 45 | 34 |
| Everyday carry | 33 | 50 | 0 | 25 | 45 | 32 |
| Camping | 31 | 36 | 25 | 25 | 45 | 26 |
| Fishing (no needlenose-pliers) | 25 | 32 | 0 | 25 | 45 | 24 |
| Hiking and backpacking | 24 | 30 | 0 | 25 | 45 | 23 |
Scores come from the data on this page. See the formula.
Tools (11 functions)
- Regular pliers ×3
- Wire cutter
- Wire stripper
- Knife
- Bit driver
- Saw
- File
- Chisel / scraper
- Phillips screwdriver
- Flathead screwdriver
- Ruler
Specifications
| Brand | Gerber |
|---|---|
| Form | plier based, full |
| Weight | 12.0 oz (340 g) |
| Closed length | 4.65 in (118 mm) |
| Width | 0.84 in (21 mm) |
| Blade length | 3.25 in (83 mm) |
| One-hand opening | No |
| Locking tools | Yes |
| Outside-accessible tools | No |
| Bit system | quarter inch hex |
| Price band | 100–150 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
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How much does the Gerber Dual-Force weigh?
12.0 oz (340 g), and it is 4.65 in (118 mm) long closed.
How many tools does the Gerber Dual-Force have?
11 functional tools by our count. We count each kind of tool once, so three screwdriver sizes are one tool.
Does the Gerber Dual-Force have scissors and a saw?
It has no scissors and a saw.
Can I take the Gerber Dual-Force 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 Dual-Force take?
It takes standard 1/4-inch hex bits.
What is the warranty on the Gerber Dual-Force?
Limited lifetime warranty.
Sources
Last verified 2026-11-01.
- gerbergear.com (manufacturer, 2026-11-01)
- www.cleverhiker.com (review, 2026-11-01)