Editing Gerber multitool

[[File:Mp 400 sport.jpg|thumbnail|A "Multiplier 400 Compact Sport" Gerber multi-tool, in the open position, with all tools partially opened.]]
A '''Gerber multitool''' is a compact [[Multi-tool]] made by [[Gerber Legendary Blades]], part of the [[Fiskars Corporation]].

There are similarities and differences between the Gerber multitool and tools made by [[Leatherman]]. Some of the Gerber tools are accessed by opening the handles, but no longer unique to Gerber is a system in which the [[plier]]s slide straight out from the end. The sliding Safe-T-Loc system (similar to the Blackie Collins "Bolt Action" lock) locks each tool securely in place.<ref>{{cite web  |author=Joe Talmadge |url=http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/leatherman/opinion.html |title=Multi-tool Review |publisher=The Knife Center | accessdate=29 December 2012}}</ref>

Different sizes of Gerber tool are available, with various combinations of components from the mundane ([[screwdriver]]s) to the esoteric (demolition detonator crimps), and from the key-chain sized, like the "Shortcut" to hefty, {{convert|8|oz|g|0|adj=on}} models like the "Diesel".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bacpacgeartest.org/reviews/nives/Multi-tools/ |title=Multi-tools |publisher=Bacpac Gear Test}}{{dead link|date=December 2012}}</ref>

The company is based in [[Portland, Oregon]], USA. It was acquired by [[Fiskars]] in 1986.  Portland remains the headquarters of the Finnish company's outdoor recreation group.

==Gallery==
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File:Gerber suspension blades.jpg | A Gerber "Suspension" multi-tool, with skeleton handle and locking blades.  Blades are accessible with tool closed, and knife blades have a thumb stud for one handed opening.
File:Gerber suspension pliers.jpg | A Gerber "Suspension" multi-tool, with pliers open.  Pliers are spring-loaded, for easy use.
File:Gerber Vise 1.JPG|Gerber Vise Keychain, 60mm when closed
File:Gerber Vise 2.JPG|Gerber Vise, fully opened
</gallery>

== See also ==
* [[Leatherman]]
* [[Victorinox]]
* [[Wenger]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.gerbergear.com/  Official Gerber Legendary Blades website]

[[Category:Mechanical hand tools]]