Gerber 01471 Suspension Butterfly Opening Multi-Plier, with Sheath
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Tool information: Manufacturer: Gerber Model: 22-01471 Product features:
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Price List for Gerber 01471 Suspension Butterfly Opening Multi-Plier, with Sheath
| New | SkyBox USA | New Usually ships in 1-2 business days | $22.50 | |
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| New | GizmosForLife | New Brand New in Original Retail Packing. Ships same or next day. Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed. You will receive a tracking no after item is shipped. Usually ships in 1-2 business days | $23.51 | |
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| New | LG Outdoors | New Usually ships in 1-2 business days | $25.43 | |
| New | Design A Product LLC | New Usually ships in 6-10 business days | $25.75 | |
| Used | warehouse_deals | Used, verygood Open box unit. Cosmetic blemishes on main unit. Minor damage to outer box. Package resealed. All purchases eligible for Amazon customer service and 30 day return policy. Usually ships in 24 hours | $25.99 | |
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of the Gerber 01471 Suspension Butterfly Opening Multi-Plier, with Sheath
Tool Review: Better than Leatherman? No, but a good price.
Summary: 3 Stars
"Made in China" was an automatic loss of 1 star. Gerber used to sell high-quality, US-made products.
The other star was lost for stiff blades/tools. I had to move them out the first time with a separate tool. Trying to do so with a fingernail (the design-intended method) resulted in a ripped nail. (I keep mine well-trimmed and short.) I then had to cycle them repeatedly to make them rotate freely.
Other than the two items noted above, it's a decent tool and the suspension frame will make it easy to clean.
The locking mechanism works great and the plier spring was a nice design touch.
I haven't tried them yet, but I suspect the wire cutters on the pliers won't survive much beyond soft copper. (unlike the carbide inserts on my US-made Gerber Urban Legend multi-plier) A multi-tool should be a trusty companion for the odd jobs encountered on a day around the farm. Fixing electric fence wire is one of those frequent jobs.
One big improvement I'd make to the sheath is a way to release the belt loop. I wear no belt, so being able to put a sheath's belt loop around my pant's belt loop is always a desirable feature.