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The small flat-head screwdriver is useful not just for driving screws but also for depressing zip-tie tabs to loosen them. I haven’t used the wire stripper but the screwdriver is solid and I’ve also used it successfully as a scraper/small pry bar.Īdjacent is the can opener and bottle opener I haven’t had use for either but they appear serviceable. Next to the knife is a large flat-head screwdriver with built-in wire stripper notch. The knife feels slender but sturdy, suitable for most cutting tasks although as with any multi-tool knife I avoid rotational/torque forces as much as possible. The NXT’s sole knife is a 2.25” combination (serrated/plain edged) blade accessed via a thumb hole near the middle of the spine. The plier grip handles are smooth and comfortable to hold with less sharp edges pressing against your palm than some other multi-tools (such as Gerber’s own Center-Drive, itself a fantastic tool despite the sharper grip).Īll other tools are on the outside of the body allowing you to access the tools without having to open the handles.
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The handles open firmly without feeling too stiff and “click” into a fully open position. The needle-nose pliers include built-in regular pliers and a wire cutter.
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The NXT is a butterfly-open tool built around a pair of spring-assisted needle-nose pliers. Although it may not be beefy enough to sustain major forces (especially torque forces) it will handle the vast majority of what you’ll need to do on a daily basis with ease while being compact and light enough that you’ll forget it’s in your pocket until you need it. I consider it a “normal duty” tool, neither heavy-duty not light duty. If you read my article about multi-tools you’ll know that checks all the boxes of what’s important in a multi-tool! Available from several major retailers and of course from Gerber itself, the NXT is obtainable at very affordable prices. The Gerber Suspension NXT (herein “NXT”) is a simple, lightweight, affordable multi-tool that comes standard with a pocket clip. Here’s why I think it’s a fantastic option and deserving of a place in your pocket (or purse for the ladies ??). The one I carry every day is a Gerber Suspension NXT (pronounced “next”). I’m a big believer in multi-tools! I think you should carry a multi-tool as I explained here.