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Gerber Suspension-NXT
Budget butterfly-opening multitool with scissors, outboard tools and a pocket clip.
71/100 best score, for all-round use
- Weight
- 6.7 oz (190 g)
- Closed length
- 4.25 in (108 mm)
- Functional tools
- 13
- MSRP
- $54.99
Strengths
- Lighter than 80% of the plier multitools we list (6.7 oz)
- Pocket clip included
- Has scissors
Trade-offs
- Tools do not lock open
- No saw
- No bit driver, only fixed screwdrivers
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: budget everyday carry. Not ideal for: one-hand use (butterfly opening needs two hands).
Scores by use
| Use | Score | Tool fit | Portability | Usability | Durability | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-round use | 71 | 85 | 94 | 40 | 45 | 62 |
| Fishing | 67 | 74 | 93 | 40 | 45 | 57 |
| Work and trades | 65 | 68 | 100 | 40 | 45 | 54 |
| Camping | 61 | 59 | 100 | 40 | 45 | 49 |
| Everyday carry | 59 | 73 | 56 | 40 | 45 | 57 |
| Hiking and backpacking | 50 | 61 | 38 | 40 | 45 | 51 |
| Cycling | 44 | 48 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 44 |
Scores come from the data on this page. See the formula.
Tools (13 functions)
- Needlenose pliers
- Regular pliers
- Wire cutter
- Knife (partly serrated)
- Scissors
- Phillips screwdriver
- Flathead screwdriver
- Can opener
- Bottle opener
- Awl / reamer
- File
- Ruler
- Wire stripper
Specifications
| Brand | Gerber |
|---|---|
| Form | plier based, mid |
| Weight | 6.7 oz (190 g) |
| Closed length | 4.25 in (108 mm) |
| Open length | 6.25 in (159 mm) |
| Width | 0.65 in (17 mm) |
| Blade length | 2.24 in (57 mm) |
| One-hand opening | No |
| Locking tools | No |
| Outside-accessible tools | Yes |
| Bit system | none |
| Price band | 50–100 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
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How much does the Gerber Suspension-NXT weigh?
6.7 oz (190 g), and it is 4.25 in (108 mm) long closed and 6.25 in (159 mm) open.
How many tools does the Gerber Suspension-NXT have?
13 functional tools by our count. We count each kind of tool once, so three screwdriver sizes are one tool.
Does the Gerber Suspension-NXT have scissors and a saw?
It has scissors and no saw.
Can I take the Gerber Suspension-NXT 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 Suspension-NXT?
Limited lifetime warranty.
Sources
Last verified 2026-11-01.
- gerbergear.com (manufacturer, 2026-11-01)
- gearjunkie.com (review, 2026-11-01)