Color | Black |
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Brand | GERBER |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.75 x 4 x 0.6 inches |
Item Weight | 0.14 Pounds |
Included Components | Multitool |
Number of Pieces | 12 |
Manufacturer | Gerber Legendary Blades |
Part Number | 30-000469 |
Item Weight | 2.2 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 2.75 x 4 x 0.6 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 30-000469 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | New |
Style | Multi-Tool |
Pattern | Keychain |
Power Source | Hand Powered |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number of Handles | 1 |
Special Features | Lightweight |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warranty |
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Gerber Gear Dime 12-in-1 Mini Multi-tool - Needle Nose Pliers, Pocket Knife, Keychain, Bottle Opener - EDC Gear and Equipment - Black
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Color | Black |
Brand | GERBER |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.75 x 4 x 0.6 inches |
Item Weight | 0.14 Pounds |
Included Components | Multitool |
About this item
- 12-IN-1 MULTI-TOOL: Features spring-loaded needle nose pliers, wire cutters, tweezers, bottle opener, retail package opener, plain edge blade folding knife, scissors, small and medium flat head driver, fine and coarse file, and lanyard ringr
- SURVIVAL GEAR AND EQUIPMENT: Made from stainless steel that will stand the test of time, a lightweight multi-tool knife that can conveniently travel with you on a lanyard ring
- SLIM DESIGN: Easily accessible and fits compactly in a pocket or on a keychain; Butterfly opening makes it easy to pull out and use
- CAMPING ACCESSORIES: Great for any hunter, tradesman, and the everyday carry consumer; Perfect addition to camping essentials, backpacking gear, your toolbox, work wear, and fishing and hiking gear
- CONVENIENT SIZE: 2.75" closed length and 4.25" overall length; 2.2 oz weight; Backed by the Gerber Guarantee, a limited lifetime warranty
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Versatility | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.3 |
Sturdiness | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | — | 4.1 |
Giftable | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 4.4 | — | — |
Lock Feature | — | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.4 | — | 4.1 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | TSKECN | Amazon.com | M Emporium | ABCD Sales |
material | — | Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel | — | — | Metal |
included components | Multitool | Truss | including pliers heads (long nose pliers, round nose pliers, cutting pliers), sharp knife, philips screwdriver, slotted screwdriver(S), serrated knife, hook remover, double-sided file, slotted screwdriver(L), small scraper, slotted screwdriver(M), can opener and bottle opener. | Multi-Tool, Sheath | Unit^Instruction Guide | SOG PowerPint Multitool (PP1001-CP) |
number of pieces | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
weight | 0.14 pounds | 8.4 ounces | — | 0.5 pounds | 56.6 grams | 135 grams |
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Dime Multi-Tool
The idea is simple: always be prepared. The Dime is a mini multi-tool with an impressive list of features, ensuring you are ready for anything. This butterfly open tool fits on your keychain yet has 12 useful tools. Available in multiple colors and a bladeless version as well.
Components
We took the standard keychain multi-tool and made it better. In addition to stainless steel pliers, wire cutters, a fine edge blade, spring-loaded scissors, flathead screwdriver, crosshead driver, tweezers and file, the Dime includes a unique blade designed to safely cut and score plastic packaging and a bottle opener that is exposed even when the tool is closed.
12 Tools:
- Spring loaded needlenose pliers, standard pliers, & wire cutters
- Tweezers
- Bottle opener
- Fine edge blade
- Retail package opener
- Scissors
- Medium flat head driver & cross driver
- Coarse + fine file & lanyard ring
Dime | Suspension-NXT | Truss | MP400 | Center-Drive | |
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Tools | 12 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
Spring Loaded Pliers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Overall Length | 4.25" | 6.25" | 6.5" | 5.63" | 6.6" |
Closed Length | 2.75" | 4.25" | 4.35" | 4.37" | 4.7" |
Weight | 2.2 oz | 6.7 oz | 8.4 oz | 6.8 oz | 9.5 oz |
Opening Style | Butterfly | Butterfly | Butterfly | One-Hand | One-Hand |
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ASIN | B006M9NIDO |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,159 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #5 in Multitools |
Date First Available | August 31, 2011 |
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With the Gerber Gear 12-in-1 Dime Multi-tool Mini, we took the standard keychain multi-tool and made it better. The idea is simple: always be prepared. In addition to stainless steel pliers, this all-in-one tool includes wire cutters, a plain edge blade, spring-loaded scissors, a flathead screwdriver, a crosshead driver, tweezers, and a file. The Dime multi-tool includes a unique blade designed to safely cut and score plastic packaging and a bottle opener that is exposed even when the tool is closed. Compact and lightweight, the Dime multi-tool is the most valuable change you'll find in your pocket. This butterfly open tool fits on your keychain yet has 12 useful tools. Elevate your camping gear, emergency survival kit, hiking accessories, and job performance with this state-of-the-art multi-tool pocket knife that can travel with you anywhere.
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Customers like the performance and weight of the multitool. For example, they mention that it works well, is sharp, and is useful for everyday carry. They also like the value, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on size, sharpness, quality, and ease of use.
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Customers like the performance of the multitool. They mention that the tools work well, are sharp for their size, and can be useful. Some say that it works great for everyday carry, and is a great little edc tool.
"This compact powerhouse delivers an impressive array of functionalities in a pocket-sized design, making it an invaluable everyday companion...." Read more
"...I also love the box cutter that is included. It works great for my Amazon packages. This one also gives me a small pliers as well as a scissors...." Read more
"...The operation is good, springs open.The pliers are probably the best part of the knife. They are small but usable...." Read more
"Makes a nice little gadget to gift or use, Came decently sharp for the knife part, pliers albeit not heavy duty work on smaller stuff...." Read more
Customers find the weight of the multitool to be very useful for an everyday carry. They say the compact size makes it easy to have on hand for any situation. Customers also say that it makes a nice lightweight prying tool. They mention that it's durable and convenient.
"...of functionalities in a pocket-sized design, making it an invaluable everyday companion...." Read more
"Well built product. I have it with my keys and very convenient to have when I need a tool wherever I’m at." Read more
"...in the handle are all on the outside of the tool, so they are very easy to access. The knife itself was very sharp...." Read more
"...Fits on my keychain and very handy to have." Read more
Customers like the value of the multitool. They say it provides excellent value for money, is worth the repurchase, and is cheap.
"...Great tool for the price and fits well in the pocket." Read more
"This is certainly the small form factor I wanted. For the price it’s decent but the strength of the handles to plier jaws is questionable...." Read more
"...up to my family’s PS4 Squirts and if this ever breaks, the price is easy enough that I would replace it without thinking twice...." Read more
"...I wish it had an actual, usable file. I also think it's overpriced currently ($30). But that's me...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the multitool. They say it has an attractive design, and is a nice, small multitool with cool colors. Some customers also mention that the pliers are not dull, and the chisel blade is well shaped. Overall, most are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...The classic is cheap and comes in all manner of colors and the Rambler is roughly the same price for infinitely better fit and finish...." Read more
"...I bought it. Its been17 years and still works grea and look great. I keep it well oiled with WD-40 Specialist Corrosion inhibitor...." Read more
"...The best replacement I could find was the Gerber Dime. The Gerber is impressive...." Read more
"...Well-designed and thought-out. The black coating is already showing signs of wear" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the multitool. Some mention that it's well made, heavy-duty, and has no problems with strength or durability. However, others say that the tools are a bit weak and with repeated use will break.
"...The build quality is exceptional, with durable stainless steel construction that withstands the rigors of daily use...." Read more
"...The spot welds on the tweezers are rather weak and with repeated use will break and the parts will separate...." Read more
"Well built product. I have it with my keys and very convenient to have when I need a tool wherever I’m at." Read more
"...It works great for my Amazon packages. This one also gives me a small pliers as well as a scissors. The Leatherman only had a scissors...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the multitool. Some mention it's a handy selection of tools in a small but practical size, and a perfect pocket/keychain carry size. However, others say that the tools are loose, super small, and not of much use.
"...powerhouse delivers an impressive array of functionalities in a pocket-sized design, making it an invaluable everyday companion...." Read more
"...Then I found this perfect one from Gerber. It is small enough to fit comfortably on my keychain and has more than enough tools to be used every day...." Read more
"...the scissors (which I need frequently) are very bad. Loose, super small, dull.B) the nail file (also frequently used) is all but useless...." Read more
"...For its size and price I have no complaints. Fits on my keychain and very handy to have." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the multitool. Some mention that the scissors are sharp and well engineered, while others say that the blade isn't particularly sharp and will make the scissors hard to sharpen once they dull.
"...The knife itself was very sharp. I also love the box cutter that is included. It works great for my Amazon packages...." Read more
"...Loose, super small, dull.B) the nail file (also frequently used) is all but useless. Too short, doesn't really cut...." Read more
"...The many tools come in great use all the time. The blades come sharp and can be easily resharpened with a good sharpening kit...." Read more
"...The blade isn’t particularly sharp but for what it is, it’s fine. The box opener is a great little tool...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the multitool. Some mention that it has a lot of tools in a very small package, a handy selection of tools, and the rest of the tools are easily accessible. They say it has tools for all needs and the tools included are decent, except for the scissors. Others say that it is difficult to use because it is in the path of other items, inconvenient to access, and hard to pull them out and close them.
"...The 12 integrated tools, including pliers, scissors, and a variety of screwdrivers, cover a wide spectrum of needs without compromising on..." Read more
"...The blades come sharp and can be easily resharpened with a good sharpening kit.The only issue I have with the tool are with the tweezers...." Read more
"...of the non-cutting part of the package opener makes it easy to slide your finger down (right on to the cutting part) when opening...." Read more
"...They both have a much better file, pair of scissors, tweezers, a blade sharp from the factory, a finer flathead for small applications...." Read more
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The spring loaded pliers are commendably well aligned and come together very precisely. So much so that they could work as tweezers in some applications (although the Dime actually comes with a small set of tweezers that slide into one of the tools outer scales). The pliers have a unique stepped tip design, only the outer 1/8" actually make contact when the jaws are fully closed. That might sound bad, but in practice the arrangement works quite well for small, delicate tasks, allowing the user to work very closely and precisely. And let's be honest: any tool this small is only going to be useful for small, relatively delicate tasks; you can forget about working with any fastener larger than about 3/8". If you find that unreasonably limiting, you should really be looking at a full sized multi-tool, like the excellent Leatherman Wave.
Gerber eschewed a more conventional spear or clip saber shape for the knife blade and instead went with a modified sheep's foot design. An unusual choice, but that shape, along with a slight belly along the honed edge, makes the most of the blade's minuscule 1 1/4" length. It also encourages use that applies pressure only in direct opposition to the way the blade closes (no stabbing or auguring with this blade shape); a sound engineering decision given that this is a non-locking blade.
The package opener is a very pleasant surprise. It absolutely excels at opening those infernal clear plastic clam-shell retail packages without damaging the contents, something all too easy to do if you're using a regular knife blade (do NOT ask me how I know that). The actual cutting edge is positioned at the end of the tool blade, is reverse swept and only about 5/16" long. It requires more of a pulling than a pushing stroke, which fosters much better control. The end result is a tool that's very efficient at slicing through that hard plastic while staying clear of the package's contents. So much so it easily earns it's keep as dedicated, single-purpose tool on the Gerber Dime.
The scissors are sharp and well engineered, but any substantial cutting job would be extremely tedious due to their diminutive size. I use them to trim my nails. The flat head and pseudo-phillips head screw drivers are what they are: tiny and limited to light duty tasks. I call the smaller a "pseudo-phillips" head because it's only 2-dimensional; really just a scaled-down flat head that's tapered so it can fit a phillips head fastener. The phillips driver blade also sports a dual-sided file. The file is one of only two real nits I have with the Gerber Dime. It's a true cut-file design, but the cutting isn't very deep or aggressive on either side. At best it could relieve some bothersome edge on a small piece of metal or hard plastic. Beyond that it makes a serviceable nail file.
The other minor complaint I have is the split ring that is attached to the lanyard hole. It's just spring wire and not particularly strong. I like to use a paracord lanyard to suspend my mini-multi tool inside my pants pocket with the other end attached to a belt loop. I find it rides much more comfortably than just resting at the very bottom of my pocket. But after about a week of supporting the tool's (tiny) weight at the end of the lanyard, that split ring began to deform and pull apart. I discarded it and now run the lanyard through the bottle opener (which, by the way, is quite effective at its intended function).
The Gerber Dime is a much better and more thoughtfully executed design than the mini multi-tool it replaces, a clunky version sold exclusively at Cabelas. Don't be put off by my rating of only 4 stars; I'm really quite enthusiastic about the Dime; it's just that I'm a bit more realistic and conservative in my product ratings than some reviewers are. Very few products are perfect, including this one. But its as nice a mini multi-tool as I've yet found.
More than adequate scissors might sound like faint praise, unless you've tried the many inferior offerings out there. The blade is useful, A reliable tweezers is included. But the most handy thing for me is that package opener, well shaped and a chisel blade that's easily touched up
A fair price for something so useful, yet compact enough to carry habitually.
The only issue I have with the tool are with the tweezers. The spot welds on the tweezers are rather weak and with repeated use will break and the parts will separate. When in good condition they work amazingly but they could serve with stronger and larger welds to hold them together.
Overall an amazing tool that I cannot recommend enough!
Likes:
1) nice to have the pliers and wire cutters
2) love the box opener
Dislikes:
A) the scissors (which I need frequently) are very bad. Loose, super small, dull.
B) the nail file (also frequently used) is all but useless. Too short, doesn't really cut.
Everything else about the knife is fine. If you don't care about A & B above, then it's a 4-star product you should go ahead and buy. I'm going back to Leatherman. More expensive, but a better product for my needs.
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Reviewed in Brazil on January 28, 2024
The dime is tiny and as long as you realise you won't be doing anything heavy with it you'll find it useful.The pliers have come in handy and especially good for splinters!The blade is very think but again realise the limitations of a keyring tool and it's up to small tasks.The package opening tool is great and the bottle opener is great and sturdy.
The scissors are the worst part of this cool little tool but I have to give it 5 stars as it's survived 8 years so far and works as well as the day I got it.So small you'll forget about it on your keys and super handy.Great product and if I lost mine I wouldn't hesitate to buy a replacement.
Je l'ai renvoyé d'ailleurs.