Gerber 22-01470 Diesel Needlenose Multi-plier
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Product Details
Manufacturer: GerberModel: 22-01470
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Gerber Multi-Plier Diesel with Sheath packs a toolbox into your pocket
- Patented one-handed opening, now with more intuitive operation
- Refined styling of lock and sliding buttons
- Ballistic nylon sheath included
- Backed by Gerber's limited lifetime warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Gerber 22-01470 Diesel Needlenose Multi-plier
Customer Review: No Champ - but a Contender
Summary: 4 Stars
As owner of two Swiss Army Champs over more than twenty years, the Gerber Diesel is disappointing. It lacks the design flair and obvious quality materials and workmanship of the Victorinox products. This is probably not much more than an excellent School Metalwork Project. Fresh out of the box today, the pliers already show signs of oxydisation.
Other than the outer tools (knife, saw, file, scissors), opening other tools is a nail-tearing operation but I'm sure it'll loosen up with use.
The plastic locks are poorly made/fitted on my Diesel and have a habit of locking open, requiring considerable coaxing to close the tool (deeply irritating). Probably not a common fault.
I find the Phillips/Posidriv crosshead driver is prone to slip out of screw heads so care is needed in use to avoid damage.
The cutting blades, for my taste anyway, should face the other way - I can see this might be a safety measure. But that's the only measure - There's no ruler?! Come ON now.
The nose of the pliers protrudes when fully closed and I suspect this is going to chomp its way quickly through the ballistic nylon pouch.
Really pernickety, I know, but... why isn't a lanyard supplied?
BUT! Even given all of the above gripes, the Gerber Diesel represents good value for money. The tools included are limited but appear to be of simple but sturdy construction and I'm confident they're up to most tasks.
It's going to require far more TLC than the Swiss but I anticipate a good few years service. I'd recommend it.
Description of Gerber 22-01470 Diesel Needlenose Multi-plier
The GerberŪ Diesel? Multi-PlierŪ is a large and tough multi-tool that features the ease and convenience of wrist-flick deployment. The individual stainless-steel tools are each large and rugged and lock into place for maximum safety and security with the Saf.T.Plus? system.With its industrial strength, easy handling, and super versatility, the Gerber 22-01470 Diesel Needlenose Multi-Plier offers everything you need to tackle tough tasks and tricky problems. The Diesel showcases a robust design with 12 stainless steel tools that are larger and more durable than average, along with Gerber's patented Saf.T.Plus component locking system and the convenience of quick, wrist-flick deployment.
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 A host of job-specific tools help you tackle the task at hand. |
 A nylon ballistic-cloth sheath keeps the tool protected when not in use.View Larger. |
Whether you're at work, in the middle of an epic road trip, or taking some time off to get reacquainted with the natural world, you'll find that the strength and durability of the Diesel often come to your rescue. Crafted from high-quality stainless steel, the Diesel offers a thicker-than-average blade with a versatile, half-serrated edge. And when the task at hand calls for more than a knife alone can handle, you'll appreciate the way the Diesel's 11 other tools give you a real leg up.
Job-specific tools make any task safer and easier to accomplish quickly. That's why this tool also includes a cross-point screwdriver, small, medium, and large flat-blade screwdrivers, a can opener, a bottle opener, a file, a saw, and scissors, as well as a dedicated wire cutter/stripper.
Unlike the bulky squared-off pliers on many multi-tools, the needle-nose pliers at the center of this tool are designed to fit in tight spots. Plus they can be opened quickly using one flick of the wrist, which makes working with them easy, intuitive, and one-handed.
Safe, User-Friendly Design for Peace of Mind
If you've ever had a folding knife close on your hand in the middle of making a tough cut, you'll have a special appreciation for Gerber's patented Saf.T.Plus system, which locks each component securely in place for worry-free use.
The refined lock and sliding buttons associated with this system are easy to use, and they're intuitively placed on the tool's handle for easy access.
Despite its broad range of features, this tool weighs just 8.6 ounces. It measures 6.61 inches overall and 4.92 inches closed. The handle is well-balanced for comfortable use and showcases an elegant bead blast finish.
This Gerber Multi-Tool also comes with a nylon ballistic-cloth sheath so that you can keep it protected when it's not in use.
Gerber's History of Ingenuity
Savvy. Moxie. Craftsmanship. Attention to detail. These are just a few of the company traits that contributed to Gerber's emergence as a world leader in outdoor gear. Joseph Gerber started Portland, Oregon's Gerber Advertising back in 1910, and one Christmas, he hired a local knife-maker to craft 25 sets of kitchen cutlery as client gifts. The knives were so popular, Mr. Gerber ultimately left his agency to launch Gerber Legendary Blades in 1939.
For more than half a century, Gerber Legendary Blades has been helping people fend for themselves. Gerber designs popular, dependable tools and knives along with other outdoor gear that helps users accomplish whatever tasks they may be faced with, promoting the lost art of self-reliance.
What's in the Box
Gerber 22-01470 Diesel Needlenose Multi-plier and nylon sheath.
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