Gear Armbar Trade 8-in-1 Pocket Knife EDC Multitool with Blade, Pry Bar, and Hammer for Camping, Burnt Orange

The Armbar Trade is a great everyday carry option for regular tasks. I use it multiple times a day, from open packages, quick fixes, replacing toy batteries etc. I usually carry a pocket knife or a small fixed blade, but I wanted something with a bit more versatility without the bulk of a full-sized multi-tool. My Leatherman and Gerber multitools were just a bit too heavy or stood-out more than I wanted to for daily carry. This one fits seamlessly in the pocket — compact, practical, and ready when you need it. With regular use and a quick shot of WD-40, the straight blade opens much smoother while still maintaining a solid, confident lock. It strikes a perfect balance between function and convenience, making it an excellent lightweight EDC companion.

Positives -At the $20 price point this is an awesome tool. At $30 it’s still ok but I wouldn’t pay that for it. -I love the straight locking blade. It’s locks very strongly and it’s a good side for a lot of tasks. The overall side of the tool makes this a much more convenient knife to use than a lot of multitools. -The hex bit holder is the real star of the show, and it includes both a philips and flathead. The holder doesn’t truly lock but does snap into place and retains hex bits well. I never realized how much versatility a universal hex bit holder gives a tool like this. I can carry a small container of assorted heads and have more like 20-30 tools in my pocket. That’s a lot easier than carrying two whole sets of Allen keys. On the not so positive side: -I’m not sure how the head of this is in any way a hammer or a useful pry bar. It feels like it’s made of aluminum. It is a nice bottle opener though. -I don’t know why you’d want a saw on a tool like this, and if you’re going to have a saw why not have a can opener instead of an awl? I’d be happy to ditch the saw so that the tool was thinner, or I’d prefer scissors. -The thickness of the tool means it’s not especially comfortable to carry like a regular pocket knife. I usually drop it all the way into my pocket and only clip it to my jeans if I’m going to be using it a lot. It’s just not that comfortable to wear all the time. -I’d really like a little nub to make the knife one-handed opening.

This is a pretty versatile tool, overall I really like it. I do have a couple minor gripes, one being the bit driver tool folds shut pretty easily if you have to apply good preassure while turning a screw, luckily I haven't pinched my hand in it yet but It probably will happen some day, my other issue with the tool is the retention of the philips/flat head bit, I have had it fall out when I dropped it one time and luckily I found the bit a month later in my driveway rusted over, but it came off with a wire wheel. Also it's very convenient size wise as it fits neatly clipped to my pocket to where I can easily get to my phone still, though I don't have a large phone.

This is a solid, quality multi tool with a slim design, yet still very robust in build quality. I cannot speak to the other functions of this knife, such as blade performance, as I mostly just purchased it for the bit driver and incase I need the other tools it contains. I always have a multi tool on me, as well as multiple pocket knives, and this Gerber Armbar Trade is the one that has been living in my pocket since it arrived. Not tiny, but I am still able to keep it in my 5th pocket on my jeans. Very happy with my purchase, as this is the BEST bit driver on any of my tools, and that is what I purchased it for. (Most of my other tools are Leatherman, which I love but their drivers don’t even come close to this design. However if you are needing a tool such as pliers, this obviously won’t be the right fit). Pick one up and see if you like it as much as I do!!

I got this for my husband. Its the perfect size to fit in his pocket. He said its very useful as well as durable. Its easy to open for quick use.

Gerber quality is second to none! So mamy different tools to have at your disposal in one sleek compact small unit will stand up to just about any job you trow at it . Tazor sharp straight out the packag. Functions flawlessly durability again is amazing takes any reasonable Abuse you throw at it

Does exactly what I need it to do. Perfect size, easy to deploy featuring a sharp knife that holds its edge & is easy to care for. The multitool looks good too. Good value for the price but look for discounts. I will purchase more of these to stash about.

I received the multi-tool in the original packaging brand new but was surprised to find I already came with scratches and dents all over. The blades were Sharp however the rest of the tool has these weird scratches and markings on them. Long-term durability is probably not great. The grip is pretty good, not too thin not too thick. I have not used the saw blade on this one but I have used similar saw blades on other Gerber products and can confirm that they are some of the best to use. The knife blade came Sharp and is easily able be used for light and medium use. The blade locks in place with a simple metal tension spring lock. The Dual sided screwdriver bit has a small magnet at the end however I can definitely see this being knocked loose over time (2 years perhaps). Luckily the magnetic bit stays in place. I have not used the hammer functionality yet, but this is one of the areas in which the product had previous wear and tear before I even was able to use the multi-tool brand new in the package. Bottle opener functionality is better than most thin bottle openers found in other multi-tools, seems like the bottle opener functionality was not an afterthought on this one (bottle opener is actually good!). The pointed awl component is probably one of the least used items on any multi-tool, however this one is sharp and stiff. Gerber did something right by placing the tool in the center unlike Leatherman which sometimes puts it on the edge. It functions correctly and locks in place. The integrated pocket clip is a nice touch however it is a bit stiff and may wear out quicker than other parts of this multi-tool. Overall it gets a 3 out of 5 stars, it loses one star for having arrived brand new with scratches and dents (quality control issue), and it loses one star for the overall lack of repair parts and support from Gerber for this product. Hopefully there is a second or third iteration of this specific multi-tool, with swappable parts and Blades, and the ability to choose more durable materials. But once again I tried contacting Gerber support and was not able to find any help regarding my my multi-tool came already sporting some wear and tear.