🛠 Gerber Dime Review in 2022 (10 years later!)

[@2371Anita]

I equipped all 3 of my daughters with a minitool and a full sized tool. My youngest has a dime. And it helped her tremendously in being able to craft. She has fysical issues, espacially with her hands. And this little gem, makes thing possible for her! I rotate my own dime on my Keychain.

[@shouldhavenotshouldof2031]

I hope they’re not home skooled.

[@2371Anita]

@@shouldhavenotshouldof2031 it pretty normal in the Netherlands, that kids go to school. 😁

[@shouldhavenotshouldof2031]

English not being your first language I apologize profusely. I can be an asshole.

[@2371Anita]

@@shouldhavenotshouldof2031 I don't think you are an a-hole. But I must admit that I don't understand why you thought that. Did I use a wrong word? (curious to learn!)

[@dannygallagher9290]

@@2371Anita he probably thought that because in your comment you said “fysical” issues, instead of “physical” English is weird

[@hunterglaspell]

I have had a dime for more years than I can remember. It’s beat to hell now but it still works great! Given it’s price relative to the competition, it’s one of the better choices. I would love to see a dime 2.0 with slight improvements. It would be a good addition.

[@icarrymyrevolverinsingleac9564]

Try the Sog Power Pint

[@joshfa5526]

Dime 2.0 with better steel, better file and a 1/4 bit adapter would be insanely cool. They could replace the blase for a decent file and make it travel friendly. Maybe include a big spacer so customers who want to can remove the box cutter to make it travel friendly.

[@shannonquinn8687]

Gerber doesn't care about it's customers, only profit. I fully expect to see this same model sold 10 years from now with no improvements, not even a new color.

[@crux314]

Gdime: Great concept, lousy quality control. The wire cutters is a joke!

[@Nick3618W]

@@crux314 Amen… if it was made with better steel it’d be amazing. I broke three of these. One had a rivet snap as I was trying to loosen a screw. The second, a rivet snapped when I was just using the package opener on a box. The third, the pliers bent and jammed the tool open. Amazing concept, awful execution.

[@isuzuoasis]

I have had one of these in my work backpack for 5 years now and it is a great little multitool for simple tasks.

[@PowerMadHeadBanger]

I have a lot of experience with the Gerber Dime. About 6 years as it is right now part of my EDC. On mine the spring for the scissors and one of the springs from the pliers both broke. The spring from the scissors broke very soon. The one from the pliers took more time. The key ring also broke/bent as it snagged on the fabric of my clothes. People would be surprised on how many things you can fix around the house with this tiny tool. It's no substitute for a full size multitool by any means but you can do a lot.

[@maxx620s]

Multi year user of the dime. The package opener is phenomenal. The most used tool BY FAR. Recently started carrying the James brand ellis. Hesitant at first because I like a straight blade. But the scissors. Holy shit. They are SO GOOD ✂️🤯

[@germanicus5066]

Can you reverse clip and is it slip joint?

[@JakeHabermansYouTube]

A few months ago I was looking into the light duty MT's. It was between the Dime, Squirt, and Style CS. I chose the Squirt mainly because of the file size and I did not need the cap lifter. It has performed superb when needed and rides in my backpack as a secondary pair of small pliers to the on body carry of a SOG PowerPint.

[@anothorestes]

I love a mini-tool like this, but I found the dime mostly unusable (I still have it in storage somewhere). The only mini-tool i've found with usable pliers is the SOG power pint, which lives in my EDC/work bag. The SOG is pretty excellent all around, actually, most all of its tools are quite usable. The little leatherman micra with scissors instead of pliers was pretty good too, the scissors were quite robust.

[@hollyhockNYC]

"I'm sure somebody out there can do it with a carrot." lol... Best line ever when talking about a botte opener.

[@AtomicBleach]

Bottle opener and tweezers are game savers. Also I use the package opener way more often than I thought I would. That being said I already broke my first pair within 6 months of owning it. Only really used the plyers for removing splinters and the internal spring piece in the handle broke on me one day when I went to open the pliers.

[@escapetherace1943]

even broken it's a good tool, now it's just a knife + tweezers and a bottle opener, still a good keychain implement

[@chevy4x466]

I got the dine as a gift. The scissors ✂️ r hot garbage. I love the pliers and package opener. It is a nice keychain multi tool

[@tonyrome655]

I’ve had my dime for years. Works great for my needs. This is not a heavy duty tool. Pliers work great for small office tasks and small parts on the machines out in the shop. Scissors and tweezers are great for my beard. Cap lifter gets plenty of use in summer and package opener works great. If I need a heavy duty tool my leatherman is in my backpack.

[@2play4win10]

Just lost my leatherman PS after years having it everyday with me. I just got it cleaned and was looking like new again. The scissors where loose indeed but overal a great mini multitool. Plus you can fly with it,i went to many EU cou tries with it

[@fahadkamaleen1957]

Did they allow to carry that with cabin luggage??

[@marilynm5024]

I just bought a Dime for 14.00 at Rural King. Cheapest price I've seen. I like the Dime. Its small and fits anywhere

[@ChoySekMunSimon]

Wonderful insight into this compact tool. I just picked up a Dime and I had no idea that Gerber has been marketing this tool for more than a decade already. My other multitools are all primarily Leatherman and the odd Swiss army knife. The compact dimensions and affordable price point was a big deciding factor I choose as a tool to go with my car key.

[@dwarvengamesmith9726]

Been carrying a dime on my keys for about 3 years. Great scissors, pliers work great as tweezers, flat head makes a great prybar / ticket scratcher

[@nunyabiz1712]

The leatherman scissors tested better than everything else. I mean, yeah, it broke, but still. Seriously? SERIOUSLY?

[@suburbanjackedc9792]

great to hear your thoughts on this one.the dime served me well since I’ve had it.the package opener and tweezers are why i purchased it over other options.🔪

[@hellsing56666]

I've got the dime, crunch, PS4, various style (CS and PS) and sailor mini. The PS4 is the best. Sailor is more robust than the dime. I exploded my crunch with light use, the plier retention spring is weak .

[@simonh6371]

I reckon you mean Gerber Clutch rather than Crunch which is Leatherman?

[@hellsing56666]

@@simonh6371 yes you're right.

[@edisontrent5244]

Oh one benefit of that little phillips is that the tip is small enough to use on my eyeglasses.

[@TheQuantumPotato]

I'll say this re: the bottle opener not being a tool: I take your point in a general sense, but you can chew through a branch just the same way you can open a bottle with a carrot. Does that mean a saw isn't a tool? The whole point of a tool is that it makes your life a bit easier.

[@EduardoRobertoSales]

I have a Dime and think in the same line, it will do. Not worried about damaging or losing it, sharp blade when I need to without being threatening in the office space. I miss the file, so I usually also have a victorinox classic on me, that way have a much better pair of scissors and a decent nail file.

[@REB4444]

The package opener is probably the number one used feature of this tool, by far. Also, some one told me that the crappy scissors works better for left-handed use and he was right. I sharpened the scissor blades with a sharpening rod and use it left handed and it works well now. The blade is just for emergency use since most people that EDC have a dedicated pocket knife. I have these in two first aid kits and in one EDC Cargo pocket pouch when I go hiking.

[@AndersTornqvistsvedbergh]

I just sawed the bottle opener stuff away. Now this dime is 15% shorter and smooth in the pocket, not actively trying to poke holes.

[@AndersTornqvistsvedbergh]

I guess some boss/marketing person forced the bottle opener in at a very late stage of the design

[@khludeyev]

Great comparison, thank you! Sorry, may be I missed that on video but Letherman PS also have tweezers.

[@theartofprepping]

Got my Dimes for $9.99 a few years back on a lightning deal, great bargain. I bought several and use them a few times a month.

[@lawrencehubbard2985]

I just bought a brand new Dime for $14.99 it’s a great little tool. You can use the the Gerber Tool Kit with it giving you full size Philips and Flat Tip bits. I also have the Vise, Clutch, Mini Suspension, Shortcut, Splice and Curve you can use the Gerber Tool Kit with all of them. With them you get four plier heads, two sizers and the Curve with four blades and bottle opener. The Gerber Bit Kit works with all of them plus the Leatherman Style CS and Leatherman Skeletool. The only bad thing is that only one locks 🔒 the smallest one the Curve 😂.

[@Martin-pb7ts]

Great review thanks. Every multi-tool should come with a bladeless option. I really think there are a lot of people out there that don't need a blade on most tools.

[@SlyEventides-vq2ii]

So my 'dime' cents. I'll take the Dime over the Leatherman Style PS any day. For a couple reasons. What you said about the bottle opener, spot on. I find the Leatherman one a little more cumbersome. But, the leatherman philips screwdriver is flimsy, weak, and trash. I don't know how you're supposed to get any tension with that without breaking it. I broke mine within the first month. You shpuld know your point about the blade has been answered. I use the gerber dine travel and I've been through the airport without on more than one occasion. The file you don't like, well the blade is replaced by a dedicated file. The package opener blade is replaced by a zipper pull. Handy for broken luggage zippers. I think it's great. Awesome review. Take care

[@richardvirchow3390]

I bought a Gerber Dime multi tool about 5 yrs ago and promptly put it into an Altoid mint tin as a part of an emergency/“survival” kit.

[@paulx7620]

I just love my dime! I actually wore it around my neck for years.the end of the dime being flat let you grab very thin things like ear hair. Yes I'm a man who gets ear hair but I do pull them out.

[@bravo_the_broken4003]

I have the dime and the squirt but I have to say my favorite is the dime travel it has a dedicated file and hook, the file is mediocre but the hook was actually surprisingly useful especially when dealing with smaller wires and stuff. I'm not huge on small blade on micro multitools either and the dime travel kind of hit a sweet spot for me

[@dougbotimer8005]

Hard to find the Travel Dime now. Great little tool.

[@OX71]

When I had the dime I used it for a lot of tasks that needed more than the tweezers of any of my sak's , anything to do with tying and finishing paracord lanyards, the small side of the plier tip was really good for pulling the ends of the paracord through and then mushrooming the ends after burning them. I have the sog powerlitre now and that does the same things in a larger more robust tool. My son was always playing with the dime so I gave it to him as a starter multitool.

[@justinrausch8819]

Not being able to carry a huge multi tool in high school I used this for pretty much my 4 years of highchool daily. Especially mostly for a nail cleaner but when I needed a multi tool it was great. Pliers are not a strong point bc of how much play there is. But other than that amazing tool. Since high school I keep it on my keychain and it’s a great keychain edc. Use it everyday for the pull cutter

[@Datsyukiandeke]

The spring for the scissors on my Squirt Ps4 snapped as well.

[@simonh6371]

Mine too, and according to LM if I send it in under warranty, I'll get a Micra back instead, which is hardly the same. So I guess I'm keeping it.

[@sutekhxaos]

I've had a Gerber Dime for about 4 or 5 years now and it finally died while trying to undo something overtightened with the pliers. The scales bent the tension spring. Knife has been dull for a few years now. Loved that thing but I'm keen to upgrade to a proper Leatherman

[@Mrb00st]

I agree with you, a bottle opener isn't really a tool, but I will say I use the bottle opener the most of all the tools on my Skeletool CX. It's my constant companion at home, and it's outside accessible and it is a KILLER bottle opener. Really good. I've gotta try a Dime some time too.

[@maxlvledc]

It's acceptable because it basically was free realistate, is quick and easy, and unobtrusive. This think is just annoying as hell.

[@c4professional96]

Great review mate, insightful and concise.

[@Clearanceman2]

Style PS is $90 and the dime is 24.05 right now on amazon.

[@thedukeparty]

A bottle opener is as much a tool as any other tool. You can cut things with a sharp rock. That doesn’t mean a knife isn’t a tool.

[@kahuna1247]

I have the green variant. Knowing this is a light duty tool only, I respect it for what it is and work within its limits. It's served me well and have no complaints. I found it's also easy to sharpen, so getting an edge back is no problem. It would be interesting if you sharpen the scissors and try the paracord test again...

[@maxlvledc]

It won't fix it because of blade flex.

[@Leftyotism]

I am not a big multitool guy, and even I got the Dime. It was a gift though, and I have no "dealbreaking" issues with it so far. I sharpened up the small blade, which can be expected, the little file on the small flathead screwdriver is for the ass (since it is coated and doesn't grip onto anything really), and the tweezers are not even enough to be considered pleasant to use. Other than that it is a quite good backup that needs almost no space at all. It is even light enough for me to consider clipping it to my keys, where my Nitecore Tiki and my Lil' Friend Arrowhead from Böker Magnum are also attached to. I mostly used its bottle opener, or cap lifter as they say, so I wouldn't mark my lighter or my folding knife. I think I will attach it to my keys now and see how I like it, I assume it will be fine, and if I don't like it I will edit this comment!

[@ttmac8948]

I carry a dime every day. It is useful for small tasks around the house and work. If I need a real screw driver or pliers I go to my truck or garage and get the right tool for the job.

[@J1c80]

I just picked up one of the Gerber Dime in the Long discontinued " Color " at Ocean State Job Lot for $17 ...all they had was the Blue version it looks like New Old Stock the back of the barcode package say it's from 2015 ..Check your local Ocean State Job Lot they also had some other Gerber folders ,fixed blades , & small saws was pretty surprised & happy to finally find a brand new Gerber Dime in the Blue color scheme I had been looking for the blue for past couple years .

[@AtomicBleach]

If you come up with a pocketclip for the Gerber dime or decide to modify it, that would be huge. I don't really care for keychain knives as big things just get caught on stuff on a keychain. The dime would fit well in the 5th pocket or on a backpack strap if it had a pocket clip though. Maybe making a single sided plierless multitool with the bottle opener end. Would be great dedicated bottle opener with package opener

[@freddy2141]

IS A GOOD OFFICE TOOL, MY WIFE IS VERY HAPPY USING THIS GERBER DIME MULTITOOL . 🇺🇸👍🏼

[@ashsmall8103]

curious as to how scissor based multi tools like the cas hanwei would do on the gauntlet as well as stationary scissors

[@maxlvledc]

Really good I'm guessing

[@kabayan9746]

I have this for years now, never carried it. Its chunky little multi tools to be in my key chain, I just keep it for the little plier. Its good to have it in the collection. To be honest I bought gerber dime because Leatherman squirt/ps4 are too expensive :)

[@kmcel190]

This thing has saved my ass A LOT! Only real bad thing is the blade, it is horrendous in size and sharpness. A quick grinding straightened that out, and vastly improved an otherwise excellent backup multi-tool.

[@dobie-at-home]

I have all the little Leatherman’s (Micra, Squirt, Style, etc., etc..) but back in the late 90’s, when my brother got married, all the groomsmen gifts were a Gerber Shortcut… I’m gonna say its more of Gerber’s answer to the Micra, than it is the Dime’s predecessor… ‘cause it’s scissor based instead of plier based. But it wound up being a fairly decent pocket or key ring sized tool, or at least as good as tiny tools can be. Not counting Leatherman’s, of course.

[@vintageswiss9096]

The groomsmen all got Micras at my uncles wedding. Was the first year they released in 99. That's such a coincidence lol.

[@dobie-at-home]

@@vintageswiss9096 not that it’s important, but the Micra came out in 1996… I already had a Micra when my brother got married in ‘97 and gave us all Gerbers, so I wasn’t too disappointed!😄

[@Leftyotism]

9:22 Sure it is a tool, it is specifically made to lift caps. Hence it's called a cap lifter too, and not just a bottle opener.

[@syncopatedlatinverbs]

I take my Dime when traveling domestically in Canada. Its a great option to travel with.

[@pinikpikantv3555]

I have 2 dime together with an LM Skeletool CS. The dime has good size with average but handy features. The thing I like from it is the package opener. The CS has good size scissors but does not retain sharpness in the long run. My go to edc is a Victorinox manager for having great tiny scissors ✂️ and a pen. I would love to have an LM Skeletool PS in my collections soon if ever. Overall for me Victorinox Manager=CS LM->Gerber Dime value for money wise.

[@sandy_knight]

I can open any beer bottle with any disposable lighter without damaging the lighter. Once you understand how to apply the leverage in the right place/direction almost anything with a right angle edge can work. Edit: The tools on my Leatherman Wingman ordered by most used: - Scissors (toe nails and other random stuff) - Package/box opener (Amazon/eBay deliveries etc) - Pliers (for pulling gear cable and shaping brake pad split-pins on my mountain bike) - Knife (very occasionally I need a knife for something other than eating) - The rest (I'd happily forego for a full sized bit driver)

[@Milkman4279]

Yep, I used to insist on having a bottle opener on all of my gear. Then l saw a video showing you how to open a bottle with 100 different things. I noticed the common denominator of all of the things, so now I don't need a dedicated opener to open things.

[@Lurchtacular]

Any Company that still adds a bottle opener, garbage blades, and useless stupid "pliers", should just close up shop. What is anyone going to use a 4in long rattley plier on? Just replace the "plier" with a better, larger pair of scissors. I'm with you my guy. This shit is wack

[@rudylacarl7975]

That's why I love my Free P2 quick and easy bottle opener🤙🏽 haha I'm also the guy in the group who's known to constantly use my MT though😂 haha

[@concretejungle6583]

My company just gifted me this and some gloves had to KZbin this multi tool lol

[@jerdog333]

Great review! The Gerber Dime. is always in my pocket! That is part of my EDC. I have 4 of them and keep one in my cars and in bags...The scissors is the weakest part of the Dime. It's such an downfall, but the package opener is so good it makes up for it.

[@knoef82]

Agree with you on package opener.

[@michaelafton9916]

The file tip makes a great awl for small stuff when tinkering UPDATE:the spring for the scissors broke

[@statuescher]

I love my Gerber Dime, pretty good price, love the box opener. Yeah the black finish wears off and I wish they did a raw stainless finish which would be perfect. Agreed on the file which is pretty useless. I’ve got the Leatherman Style PS too and I don’t use that so much.

[@Goearthtour]

Good for gerber. Been a fan of gerber for a long time. So many brands have increased prices way to much. But gerber hasn’t also victorinox has kept prices down.

[@Milkman4279]

I'm shocked he's had one for 10 years. I broke four of them in about six months. After the fourth one died on me, I got the hint, and stopped buying them.

[@a2xd94]

These are great but I had one pair one which the threads for one of the fasteners (the one on the scissors side/end of the tool), stripped out. Now the scissors aren’t fully held in and it can’t be fixed because the thread is TINY. Hopefully I just got a fluke. Good little tool otherwise. I keep my second one in my motorcycle tool roll. Perfect for places where you have minimal space.

[@williamyoung369]

I run mine along with a #Gerber shard & a #Goldsteel Recon 1 in a small belt pouch. Their all small items for minimalist carry. Angle the file when you use it.

[@edisontrent5244]

Now that the leatherman ps4 is over $60 on amazon there is no comparison. It is better than the nexttool with small scissors. I really like the package opener which I would like to see on more tools.

[@joshfa5526]

Hey Dominic. Happy New year. Question: can the Gerber Dime be used with Leatherman's Removable Bit Driver Kit?

[@evelyngengan8213]

Can you do the Gerber Knockoff(well one of them)

[@skiostrich7626]

Thanks for the insight

[@Leftyotism]

8:00 You don't need that though, since it is made for cutting and not for stabbing.

[@ytJnC]

My dime failed recently. The pliers broke close to the main pivot. The metal there is hollowed out and quite thin. They broke while trying to hold a small nut, not what I would have considered hard use.

[@janmer315]

What i like with gerber dime is the bottle opener and package opener, the pliers just a little bit. Eveything elsre are useless.

[@Traderjoe]

I don’t know, I never really have a problem using a blade as my package opener. In other words, if you had this and it did not have the package opener, and you had a package to open, what would you do? You’d use the blade, right? But, if you only had the package opener and you wanted to slice something, the package opener would be kind of awkward and difficult. It’s a matter of functionality. At least with this, you have both options. I just wish they could have given a real 3D Phillips and a more substantial scissors. Then it would be a monster. I’d rather they lose the bottle opener. I don’t drink anything that needs a cap to be pried off. And if I did, I would use the screwdriver if I had nothing else.

[@Welther47]

YES. They need to make those small tool thicker! The 2D screwdrivers of almost always too thin. It's not better than nothing if it breaks; then it's a waste of money.

[@stujo718]

With you on the bottle opener. 🥕 😂. In the UK this style of tool will be legal👍. But again with the scissors 🤦🏻I’ve yet to use them on any tool. (Just me). Keep em coming. 👌

[@alexanderjosefsen]

I subscribed based on your opinion on bottle openers. Thank you! I am from Norway and i haven't seen others or used a bottle opener myself other than on a wine cork (different kind of bottle opener i know but still) i have wondered for year if English speaking EDC/survival "specialists" on youtube that know how to build snaretraps and make fires and shelters in a million different ways can't open a bottle with out a bottle opener..¿! So every tool/knife producer out there: USE THE SPACE FOR SOMETHING ACTUALLY USEFUL, we can all open a bottle i other ways!

[@marcocastillo368]

I lost the tweezers on mine. Would you happen to know where I can order a replacement? I couldnt find anything on the Gerber website.

[@frogturtle]

The Dime is cool for what it is, no hate but I’d just never buy it over the Style PS. That bit exchanger mod plus higher quality in general just makes it far and away the best multi tool for its size IMO. Only downside is no knife blade but I carry a Spyderco for knife stuff anyway. I will say the little box cutter tool on the Dime is very nice. Thanks for the vid!

[@naka-YAYA-plaza]

Tool : noun 1. a device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function. Yes sir. Bottle opener is a tool.

[@dualsportedc]

I hate where they put the bottle opener on the Dime. It makes it so you have to open the tool up in order to use the screwdriver. I would love to see a TSA compliant version though

[@maxlvledc]

They had one! Discontinued

[@chemicalbenzeneccl4]

What do you know. I love this little thing.

[@bretts6127]

Tough to beat for the price. Small but usable tools and it fits in watch/change pocket. Great for light tasks and you can get 3 for the price of 1 squirt.

[@crabtrap]

bottle openers need to just 'go away' arnt all bottles screw top now?

[@simonh6371]

No they're not at least not in Europe. Only Budweiser (pish) is screw top here.

[@lordgrinz]

Get rid of the package opener (the knife can do double duty), replace it with a full size Phillips driver (and fix the horrible file on it), then lengthen the Flathead driver. Then it would be more useful, the file is useless as-is though, probably the worst file I have ever seen.

[@happyknife8785]

LOL, you love scissors don't you, I'd get rid of scissors off all my multi tools if I could

[@insanogeddon]

LM Removable Bit Driver works on the dime !

[@mingshey]

You're absolutely right about the bottle cap lifters. People usually use a spoon to pop the bottle cap, don't even bother for a dedicated opener.

[@Better_Call_Bulba-Saur]

It's a great tool but much like the PS4 the bulk from having tools outboard and the thinned out brittle pliers keeps me from actually taking these tools with me. Those $5/giveaway plier-type micra clones make more sense with beefier pliers and more tools, just because they kept them inboard.

[@gearstuffs8007]

I got both Leatherman Style scissors both spring broken 😣 guess not just me ha ha

[@robbowman5857]

I want to like the Dime. It looks cool, has some good functions, but the scissors are a major let down. They're also left hand orientation, too. The grind isn't as fine as Victorinox so they are even worse when trying to use for finger nail cutting. Dime with 58mm Victorinox scissors would be pretty good, even the nail file. Maybe that's something you could try as a mod? The file on mine would struggle to cut melted butter. The tweezers also not up to snuff with Vic. It was half the price of the Squirt when I bought it, though. I carried it for about a year, opened a coconut in the Cook Islands, so it's not completely worthless!

[@simonh6371]

The scissors on the Squirt too are pretty piss poor, there is so much blade play that finer materials like thin plastic (of shopping bags for example) and cotton thread wedges between them rather than being cut, and of course they won't cut thicker material like thick cardboard, paracord etc. To add insult to injury the spring on mine broke a couple of weeks ago and looking on Leatherman's website it appears that if I send them in under warranty, they'll send me a Micra back instead, which isn't the same type of tool imo. Rather have a Style PS although the scissors on that are probably crap too.

[@robbowman5857]

@@simonh6371 the scissors on the Style PS are exactly the same as those on the Squirt. Better than the Dime, but still no match for Victorinox. A mini 58mm plier based tool from them would be outstanding

[@simonh6371]

@@robbowman5857 If they redesigned it, considering that the pliers on 91mm Vics like Deluxe Tinker, Swisschamp etc. are equivalent to the Squirt/Style PS pliers in size. I've often thought how cool it would be if they made a Juice format multitool, with a decent little pliers head enclosed by 2 folding handles in the form of 93mm alox models. The same could be done in 58mm format but I don't think it's going to happen soon.

[@joshfa5526]

Have mixed feelings about my Dime but appreciate it a lot. It's a great first tool for kids or a great stocking stuffer! PROS: - cheap! - decent blade for what it is lol - large flathead compared to one's on a SAK Manager/Rambler - can be disassembled so has mod potential! - fantastic package opener - pliers are good for small hobby electronics (i.e. bending wires) - tweezers are cool CONS: - wire cutters are a joke - file is ok for nails but it's kinda gimmicky (Squirt PS4 is one of the few small multitools with a REAL file) - scissors could be better - steel is soft, so it will break easily if pliers are used too hard - coating at base of pliers rubs off quickly due to friction when opening pliers A bit holder instead of the bottle opener woulda been KILLER. All this said, it's probably a better investment to get a used Squirt PS4 for $25-$35 off eBay... except they can't be disassembled :(

[@icarrymyrevolverinsingleac9564]

Love my Dime

[@snosov]

Its my favorite small multitool, always take it with my for lite weekend hiking. This tiny pliers are good for things you dont want touch with your bare hands, like take steel mug full of rock boiling water from coals.

[@NLMnt88]

I just picked one up for $8 because it was priced wrong on the shelf lol

[@lawrencehubbard2985]

I have a question for you I was watching your older video’s. One from 6 months ago caught my attention the OTF and that it maybe discontinued. I have 3 MP600 and 1 MP600 Pro. Is there that big a difference to spend $89.99 I noticed that it didn’t get the $10 increase. Should I buy one or look for something else. I have a Surge, Skeletool CX and Style CS already and over 30 Gerber’s.

[@maxlvledc]

The pro has the saw exchanger is the only real difference i can see...not sure it's worth it.

[@AtomicBleach]

I bought this because I wanted a very light multitool to take with me when hiking. I wanted a light pair of pliers for my ultralight fly fishing set up and I've had zippers mess up on me in the field and didn't have anything to fix then... honestly speaking I shouldn't have been such a gram weenie and just spent the extra $ on a SOG PowerPint and I would have had a tool that also would be useful for other applications and as a daily EDC. The dime as it stands is just a dedicated package opener and bottle opener on my computer desk. Not sure I even trust it in the field after seeing it just self destruct. I do wish Gerber would come back to this tool, improve on it a bit and remarket it towards fellow gram wienies. They need a model that has a better pair of scissors, remove the knife because the package opener works better, remove the bottle opener for weight saving, improve the internal structure of the pliers and make them a hair thicker, allow us to completely remove the keychain and include a deep carry pocket clip for your watch pocket. Move the screwdrivers internally because having them on the outside with the aluminum scales just makes them nearly useless, also make the screwdrivers a hair thicker... That would be the move that makes sense and I feel would sell like hotcakes.

[@crabtrap]

"skip the blade" point is just dumb. its the must fundimental tool item. i agree on package blade tho

[@maxlvledc]

Only if it's a decent blade..the ones on a dime are mostly comical

[@crabtrap]

@@maxlvledc i guess it depends on a persons needs. I use the blade alot and its much like a swiss army blade. Trick is to sharpen it

[@syncopatedlatinverbs]

How would you recommend sharpening those scissors?

[@maxlvledc]

Won't fit the problem because of the blade flex sadly. Sharpening a scissor is easiest using the cutting sandpaper trick

[@syncopatedlatinverbs]

@@maxlvledc just looking to sharpen them as I've had one a few years. What grade do you recommend? Have you tried the aluminum foil trick?

[@kgbizy]

Review the Keychain Size NexTool… the Scissors are decent!

[@maxlvledc]

The scissors are actually amazing scored a 17/20 on my gauntlet test.

[@absolutez3r019]

I liked the look of the Dime, but the QC is terrible. I had 3 each with different problems, Gerber replaced them under warranty. I just ended up throwing the 3rd one away and getting the ES4

[@maxlvledc]

Yep, I pick on leatherman...but they are still the best out there.

[@absolutez3r019]

@@maxlvledc I was interested in the Center Drive too. But the crappy Carbide cutters makes me stay away

[@unfi6798]

Gerber Dime is mostly a novelty rather than practicality. It's a gimick EDC carry, something that you have in your pocket, backpack & glove box. It's a tool kit that you rather have on hand with a mind set "it's better than nothing"! Cheers for the vid.

[@maxlvledc]

Hmmm, yea your probably right.

[@dougbotimer8005]

Used one for years and it is small, but does lots. I’ve used mine camping, working on guns, many things. It may not be a robust heavy duty tool, but no gimmick either.

[@unfi6798]

@@dougbotimer8005 Totally agree mate. We have one in each Outback survival & first aid kit. Cheers matey.

[@calebcristofolini]

You should check out the Gerber Crucial (black).

[@maxlvledc]

Thin plier head, not good reviews as far as I've seen

[@calebcristofolini]

True, they are thin, but very precise. It's not a full size tool, you can't expect more than it's capable of. But the locking implents on all of the tools is nice. I mentioned the black because it has a nice seat belt cutter, instead of the carabineer, and a decent pocket clip. And the best part of all, there is NO bottle opener.