Gerber Shard 7-in-1 EDC Keychain Multitool, Bottle Opener, Pry Bar, Black

Your opinion of this product may well be dictated by what you intend on using it for and how well it performs that task (or tasks). For me, I was looking for a bottle opener that I could carry on my key chain, as there have been several instances where I've needed one but one wasn't at hand. With that in mind, my expectations were pretty low about how useful this item would be but I would say that it has exceeded my expectations. If you've ever found yourself in one of those "oh, if only I had this or that, I could fix it" situations (and who hasn't) then you may well find this "tool" useful. I hesitate to call it a tool outright because it's not exactly going to find it's way into every professional contractor's toolbox (or pocket) but it certainly has it's uses for a variety of day-to-day tasks (although by the basic dictionary definition it is a tool). In terms of what I wanted to use it for, bottle opening, it performs well enough. It's just about long enough to give you adequate leverage and while it might not be the cleanest at removing tops, or the most elegant, it works. What makes me appreciate this tool more though are the other uses. I've already used the screwdriver heads (both Phillips and flat) and they work well enough if you're caught in a situation without access to a real screwdriver. I'd mirror the mild complaints about the flat head screwdrivers not being quite right, as the primary function of those two heads is as a pry-bar. As such they seem a little off-kilter when screwing with. I'm not so taken with the Phillips head but perhaps I just haven't found the sweet spot in terms of screw head size that it works with. I was thinking it might be useful for removing battery compartments from toys but I've had limited success (I've actually had more success with the flat heads for that task even with Phillips head screws). Other reviews have praised the usefulness of the Phillips head screwdriver so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. I haven't used the pry-bar feature yet but opening cans of paint immediately springs to mind. I very much doubt I'd be using this to strip wires (I make a bad job of that with the best of tools) but again I suppose you never know when you might need it (and let's face it, if it's a situation where you get to show off your hidden MacGyver talents who wouldn't be up for that?). Calling the lanyard hole a "use" is pushing it a bit in my opinion but nevertheless, the large hole does make it easy to attach to your key chain. I had concerns that I might be stabbing myself regularly in the thigh while carrying this thing in my pocket but that has proved unfounded so far, I don't know the thing is there (until I actually need it of course). Overall the product seems well made; the black finished steel gives me a sense that it's durable and will stand the test of time. It's not overly bulky (3/4" or 2cm longer than my longest key, at about 2.75" or 7cms long), just the right size to be useable even with sausage fingers and weighty enough that it doesn't feel like it's about to snap without feeling excessively heavy. I certainly don't look at the product and feel that anything destined to break on it any time soon (like you sometimes do with cheap pocket knives). I'm a little skeptical that I'd get this thing past airport security without a fuss but I have no first-hand experience of that yet. Perhaps if I offer to open a bottle of beer for them I'll be good to go. I'm happy with my purchase but as I said, my expectations were low because I was really only interested in one particular feature and so it was perhaps easier for my expectations to be exceeded.

Honestly, people giving this less than three stars are pretty ridiculous. Reading through the one star reviews were laughable, one person was actually trying to make a point that you should just go with this other option, which was five times as much. Seriously people, how do you give this a negative review unless you really had no clue what you were buying. "No worries, I won't read the description, or pay attention to the fact that it's $6" As far as the tools, I was able to re-assemble my gear shifter in my car one day when it decided to suddenly come apart. I've been able to open cans and bottles with ease, I've pried at crap and screwed in loose screws in the stalls at random public restrooms. I think people underestimate the tools included, but if they don't it's $6.00 and the size of a key!!! Also, the finish is great. Pros: Useful, handy, great size, inexpensive, awesome Cons: None at all Overall, people need to stop expecting the world from products. Sometimes if you're spending a couple bucks for something, you might not be able to to climb a mountain with it. It's sure saved me in numerous cases and it fits on my keychain. UPDATE (2015-05-08): I've owned this little baby for over a year now, and since I've bought a couple more for myself and for various family members. I now know probably a dozen people that carry these on them on a daily basis and each of which has come insanely in handy. A quick update on the shard: the finish has worn amazingly, it has a very nice patina going and I love it. I've since tried a couple of other pocket multi-tools and none of them are built this stout. I have another one I carry that has a ruler on it, and that's seriously the most useful part, the bottle opener sucks and the screw-driver end is far too large. The Shard still has the spot in my mind for best pocket tool, and really the bottle opener is fantastic!

Contrary to some other reviewers, I think this little tool hits the mark for every one of its advertised uses. Moreover, it's truly keychain-ready: I weighed the key of my truck (just a regular key, not a fancy one with remote keyless entry built in) and my key weighed 17.9 grams. The Gerber Shard weighed 20 grams. And, the truck key is just a tad longer than the Shard. So, it really is something you'll use and carry, not something to lay aside somewhere and not be able to find when you need it, or keep in the console of your vehicle where it isn't always at hand. That's significant because you can find dozens and dozens of multi-tools (I own several, in fact) but if they're not with you and you're going to have to go get them, you might as well just go get the actual purpose-designed tool from your toolbox and forget the multi-tool. Okay, so how does the Shard work: 1. Wire-stripper: reasonably well if you understand that the best technique for using it is to press it straight down into the insulation just until you feel it contact the conductor part of the wire, then withdraw the tool, turn the wire over, repeat at a different position to score the insulation all the way around, and then slide the insulation off using your fingernail to slide it off, not the tool, to avoid damaging the wire. (If this is hard to visualize just think of how an actual wire stripper removes insulation and use this tool to perform the same type of action.) The people who claim this doesn't work as a wire-stripper may be trying to whittle the insulation off with it, which isn't how you strip insulation off wire unless you want to damage the actual conductor. Also given the size of the tool you're probably limited to no bigger than AWG 12 wire or so. But, you know what, if you're rewiring your barn you might want to invest in an actual wire stripper that has special places to strip each gauge. The Shard is for those times when you need to put a new plug on a lamp or extension cord and you don't have all your other tools around. And, I know it works for that exact repair because I did it, using no other tool but the Shard as both a wire stripper and screwdriver. Screwdrivers (3): better than some on advanced multi-tools owing to the small size and maneuverability of this compact item. You can not get a monstrous amount of leverage though for the same reason, so it's not going to work if the screw is super tight. The Shard's Phillips driver worked great for tightening some loose screws on a family member's screen door. Also very appropriate for minor electronic repair, such as removing the case from a computer. Flathead drivers (2) give a nice sizing variety and seem to fit a lot of commonly-seen screws. Bottle opener: pretty straightforward, no complaints. Does tend to distort the cap some on some bottles so it's sometimes better to use the opener in two different positions, making it a two-step operation. Minor issue, for certain. Prying: works great as long as the size of this tool gives you adequate leverage. Way better (and safer) than messing up your knives or screwdrivers by using them to pry. Lanyard hole: okay, calling this a "use" of the tool, as Gerber does, may be a stretch, but this ability to slip it right on your keychain is what makes it so valuable. Maybe they should replace the hole with a standard or metric wrench size/shape and then you have a bona fide seventh use, plus it doubles as a lanyard hole. In the overall picture, every single claimed function of this tool works great - and it's the size and weight of a key, and only costs a few bucks. The Gerber Shard is an outstanding, worthy little tool that everyone should own.

I find this tool to be very helpful and handy attached to my keychain. It would be better (in my opinion) if the box opener end was slightly sharper, but I understand it wouldn’t be practical to have something super sharp loose in your pocket. I’d recommend.…

Overall: This keychain tool is pretty useful. Its got a lot of function, but the bottle opener will likely get the most use. The material feels really sturdy. This tool is as slim as a standard key, but sticks out a bit with a little curve on the end for the flathead screwdriver. For less than $10 bucks, this is an awesome addition to my keychain. This IS NOT a Leatherman. Its NOT a swiss army knife. Don't expect it to be able to fit every screw in your house or use it to pry open a bank vault. It is what its advertised to be, all the functions work well (haven't tried wire stripper). Be realistic on what you will get out of this. I see a lot of reviews where people complain that it didn't fit some screw etc. If you are doing home repairs, use a real screwdriver set. If you want to have something on your keys to open beers, tighten an occasional screw or pry off a lid, this little guy will be your friend Detailed Review Bottle opener: very stable, so much better than those free ones the you get from beer companies. No problems opening any bottles, even the annoying hard to open Modelo bottles. I don't foresee this opener breaking like all the little cheapies do. Its also slimmer than those little bottle openers, which is nice when you don't want a thick wad in your pocket. Screwdrivers: Phillips head is the best one, its got a little length to it, so lets you work with the deeper screws nicely. The two flathead screwdrivers are decent, and I was able to turn a nice amount of screws with them. However, neither set will work with every screw you have. Think about your screwdriver set, you have about 6 sizes for each shape. Pry Bar: pretty strong for how small it is. It'll do jobs bigger than you expect, like opening a can of paint with no problem. A little awkward to use at first because you may be worried it'll snap, but it surprised me. Wire Stripper: Look okay, I haven't tried it, I can't imagine that it'll blow me away, and it looks like you would need to be very patient to use this feature. Keychain hole: I thought it looked huge at first, but I will say that its pretty great. The size allows it to more freely on any keychain. EXTRA USE: Its not listen, but with the two flat head screwdrivers being being on a curved end of the tool and being a little sharp, you can use it as a tiny fork. I would never try to eat a full meal with it, but if you are in a bind, it will definitely do the trick. Got a hot piece of meat on the grill that you don't want to burn yourself on and your grill tools aren't next to you? Yes you can. Warning: How clean is it in your pocket?

I love the concept of Every Day Carry (EDC), and I was brought up to have something like this in my pocket on a daily basis, but I'm also a minimalist: I don't like having a pocket full of gadgets or things on my belt. At least not in Every Day situations (I'm totally up for it in the backcountry). So when I read reviews of this device, I was compelled to give it a shot because it was (1) TSA compliant (verified; I've taken it through airport security), and (2) size and weight. If I was going to satisfy my minimalist side, this thing had to be simple and lightweight, but for it to survive in my pocket, it also had to be at least somewhat useful. With that in mind, I added it to my keychain and waited. Surprisingly, I've used it a LOT recently, and it has earned a place on my EDC. My first few interactions were when I needed something sharp. Although this doesn't have a knife or blade, the edge of the pry bar is flat and sharp, and I'm able to drag it along packages I need to open. The same is true for the philips head at the other side. It's just pointy enough that you can use it for simple puncturing and cutting. I don't know if this is all be design or chance, but it's enough for my purposes. I could certainly find a use for a blade (for example, cutting of paper), but if they put on on there, then I'm going to need a cover/sheath of some sort, and that adds weight and bulk. So I guess I'm okay with the way this works now. The prybar has proved useful too, even as small as it is. I've used it a couple of times to pull out staples or tacks/nails, and it does well. What surprised me the most was the philips head. We were moving our kid into college and had brought along a toolbox and assembled everything in the dorm. Then on the last day, we bought a last-minute vacuum and took it to the room. I thought it would be pre-assembled, but found it had four screws that had to be installed. I could have gone back to the garage and got my tools, but thought I'd give the Shard a try. Surprisingly, the philips head was able to turn the screws, and even when they got into a tight spot against the handle, I was still able to get the screws all the way tight using JUST the Shard. I won't say it was super easy, but the relevant point was that it worked just fine. This pretty much sold me on the utility of its EDC and position in my pocket. Where other small multi-tools haven't survived in my pocket, I think this one is going to make it. By the way, I am a huge fan of Gerber devices (mostly blades) and super excited to see that this is now EDC for me. My only complaint is that the black metal coating is quickly wearing off of the Shard due to having it on my keyring. I guess this fairly expected, but it's kind of disappointing to see it wearing off so soon. I'll have to see how it looks after the year mark. Overall, though, I'm very impressed with this device!

Tool purchased from Amazon directly. The Gerber Shard arrived in a very small box. Inside, the tool was wrapped in unsealed plastic. It was clean and obviously unused. For years, I had a large and heavy (but loaded) Leatherman Juice multi-tool on my keychain. Recently I replaced it with a Spyderco Delica knife, which I found Id use more often, beside being far, far (far far!) lighter. But that left me without some essential tools. Luckily, I found this Gerber Shard, and purchased it hoping it would fill some of the gap. It fits perfectly and conveniently on my keychain. There's no noticeable weight gain; it's a little longer than my keys, and it has a large lanyard hole so it will fit easily on any keyring. I do recommend a quick-release or detachable hookup of some sort because of the difficulty turning a screwdriver with a bunch of keys in hand! I use a small caribeaner as part of my keychain, and I can get this tool off in a snap. The Shard is satisfyingly strong. I have used the phillips head to tighten a variety of things, including a loose door handle which I made so tight, it dug into the wood. The head showed no sign of stripping. The medium flat head performs similarly, without any wear showing on the tool. I have also used the mini pry-bar, and it performed perfectly without even a hint of stress on the tool itself. The phillips head is not sharp enough to use an electronics screwdriver, but it is perfect for even somewhat small hardware screws. There are actually two flat-heads, though the caveat about electronics screws still applies. I have not tried the wire stripper, but I would most likely run my knife blade around the wire encasing before giving it a try. I have no issue with ergonomics. I certainly would not use this for heavy-duty repairs or buildouts, but that's not what I bought it for. As a handy touch-up tool, I have not experienced any issues like strain or cramping. The Shard fits neatly between my thumb and forefinger, and because it's somewhat akin to a 90-degree angled hex wrench in how you apply it, it provides a good amount of leverage even when held with just those two fingers. I highly recommend the Gerber Shard. It's a great tool that's met all my needs (so far), and at a great price too! I even bought a second one because I began using the original with my knife sharpening kit. It's that handy!

I've been carrying the Gerber Shard for about 4 months now and on the few days I've left the house without it in my pocket I really missed it. I decided to give it a try regardless of the reviews I have read, and it's been part of my EDC since. I think where most people go wrong with any tool or technology is believing it will perfectly meet all of their needs, but in my experience there has to be some give and take. The tool is not perfect, but what do you expect for less than $10? Yes, there is a lanyard hole - but I found that to be the perfect way to clip a Streamlite Nano to the Shard. Both slip in to the little change pocket on my jeans and ride there just fine. I've used the bottle opener much more than I ever guessed I would, and having the little flashlight attached has been invaluable. But the rest of the Shard has been extremely useful too. It is not made to be your primary tool, so if you expect to be able to pull the engine out of a car with nothing else you should probably pass on it. However, if you are in a pinch and need something to loosen a Phillips or straight screw and nothing else is available - the Shard will save you from trekking back to your toolbox. The screwdrivers absolutely do work if you are a little patient, and pry bar and nail puller features have also come in handy more times than I can tell you. Would I disassemble something with 20 or so case screws with it? No. But has it saved me when I needed to remove or tighten a screw in a pinch? More times than I can count. The Shard is the kind of tool you keep in your pocket or on your key ring to help with little annoyances that pop up. The best thing to do is to think outside the box and forget about what the packaging says it will do for you. I guarantee you will adapt it to fit lots of other every day needs aside from the obvious, although I will agree that the calling the notches on the sides a wire stripper is a bit of a stretch. Personally, I look at them as "grip enhancements". Pick one up, you won't be disappointed if you look at it as it was probably intended - an inexpensive enhancement to your EDC assets.

I expected this to be handy, it's more useful than I thought it would be. I've only had it 4 days but I've already used it to work Philips head screws (including accessing a loose indicator bulb on my car while in the middle of nowhere), tighten a loose mic holder mid-gig, open a couple of beers and pry some short nails. I'm a musician and recording engineer, both jobs involve me hauling a lot of gear around, and working to tight time margins. Having this in my pocket has already saved me a couple of trips to my car for a proper screwdriver, and a couple of trips from the couch to the kitchen for a proper bottle opener (there's a Rugby World Cup on, dontcha know). I'm not a tradesman. I'm not drilling into walls, cutting sheet metal or sawing through 2x4s while on a gig. I just need small, capable tools that'll do the job well enough, without adding much weight or bulk to the pile of gear I'm already hauling around. Between this and the Leatherman Surge that lives in my cable bag (the Surge is too big and heavy to keep in a pocket), I've got pretty much all the hand tools I find myself needing while out and about. Obviously, neither are replacements for the full size hand tools they share functions with. However, the Shard is excellent to have on a key chain for those simple little jobs when you don't have your tool box at hand. When I'm doing something that requires real tools, I use real tools. I'd assumed the Philips driver would be pokey in the pocket, but I've not noticed this thing on my keychain at all (my keychain also has a car key, some house keys, a drum key and a small pill box containing ear plugs, all hanging off a locking carabiner for quick removal). I was deciding between this and the Leatherman Brewzer. I'm very pleased I went with the Gerber Shard, it costs less and seems to do more. It's smaller than it looks from the photos online, but it's well designed and fits surprisingly well in my XL hands. I'll probably buy a few more of these to give as presents. Pros: Useful Philips/flat head drivers (these are the winners for me so far) Useful mini pry bar Decent bottle opener (Better than the cheapo aluminium one it replaced) Solid build quality. I don't expect this to fail, ever (it'll take a lot of abuse before the steel is stripped off the Philips driver) Disappears onto your keychain until you need it Comfortable to use, plus the shape of the body lends a surprising amount of torque to the Philips driver Cons: £6+ is a lot for 5p worth of steel The flat-head drivers are too thick for glasses screws (not an issue for me, but it might be for you) Because of the pry bend, it doesn't sit well in pockets on its own

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Excellent and handy little pry bar multi tool I immediately put this tool to work the day I received it, I wish I had purchased 2 of them 1 for work to get messed up with oils and one for my personal keys for around the house and yard, the finish may wear quick which is expected when its dangling around on your EDC key chain set up but over all very thick and tough also small size leaves a small foot print on your key chain and bends in well with your key chain gear... If you think you have a lot of gear on your EDC key chain but would really benefit from having a small pry tool this will not add much noticeable weight and won't take up much noticeable space on your in progress or already accumulated EDC key chain! Very happy with it very useful, I love it! I will post more info at a later time in the future when I use more features on it and I will report how it holds up and wears! Just a side note this item arrived with in a few days of ordering and shipped over the weekend very impressed with its arrival time!

鍵と一緒にリングにつけて持ち歩いています. ナイフのついていないツールなので気楽に持ち歩くことが出来て良いです. 主に栓抜きを使っており, 旅行先などで地ビールを飲むときなどに活躍してくれています. ワイヤーストリッパーは商品のタグを外すのにも使えるので, 外で買い物したものを使うときなどに便利です. GERBER製品を気軽に持ち歩けるということでテンションも上がりますし, とても気に入っています.