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Gerber Truss
Full-size butterfly-opening Gerber with locking outboard blades, scissors and saw at a mid-range price.
71/100 best score, for all-round use
- Weight
- 8.4 oz (238 g)
- Closed length
- 4.35 in (111 mm)
- Functional tools
- 15
- MSRP
- $64.99
Strengths
- Tools lock open
- Has scissors
Trade-offs
- 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: general purpose on a budget, work and trades. 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 | 92 | 66 | 50 | 45 | 71 |
| Work and trades | 69 | 72 | 100 | 50 | 45 | 61 |
| Camping | 68 | 73 | 89 | 50 | 45 | 61 |
| Fishing | 66 | 83 | 59 | 50 | 45 | 66 |
| Everyday carry | 55 | 73 | 26 | 50 | 45 | 62 |
| Hiking and backpacking | 49 | 68 | 7 | 50 | 45 | 59 |
| Cycling | 40 | 48 | 8 | 50 | 45 | 49 |
Scores come from the data on this page. See the formula.
Tools (15 functions)
- Needlenose pliers
- Regular pliers
- Wire cutter
- Knife
- Serrated knife
- Scissors
- Saw
- Phillips screwdriver
- Flathead screwdriver
- Can opener
- Bottle opener
- Awl / reamer
- File
- Ruler
- Wire stripper
Specifications
| Brand | Gerber |
|---|---|
| Form | plier based, full |
| Weight | 8.4 oz (238 g) |
| Closed length | 4.35 in (111 mm) |
| Open length | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
| Blade length | 2.25 in (57 mm) |
| One-hand opening | No |
| Locking tools | Yes |
| Outside-accessible tools | Yes |
| Bit system | none |
| Price band | 50–100 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
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How much does the Gerber Truss weigh?
8.4 oz (238 g), and it is 4.35 in (111 mm) long closed and 6.5 in (165 mm) open.
How many tools does the Gerber Truss have?
15 functional tools by our count. We count each kind of tool once, so three screwdriver sizes are one tool.
Does the Gerber Truss have scissors and a saw?
It has scissors and a saw.
Can I take the Gerber Truss 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 Truss?
Limited lifetime warranty.
Sources
Last verified 2026-11-01.
- gerbergear.com (manufacturer, 2026-11-01)
- gearjunkie.com (review, 2026-11-01)