Gerber Truss 17-in-1 EDC Multitool Pliers, Pocket Knife, Molle Sheath,Black

The Gerber Gear Truss Multitool is a masterclass in practical engineering—tough, refined, and ready for anything. After putting it through weeks of real-world use, from garage repairs to camping trips, I can confidently say it punches far above its price tag. This isn’t a gimmick gadget; it’s a serious piece of kit designed for people who actually use their tools. Build Quality & Engineering: From the moment you unfold it, the Truss exudes confidence. The all-steel construction feels rock solid—no flex, no rattle, no shortcuts. Each of the 17 integrated tools deploys smoothly and locks into place with satisfying precision. Gerber’s design team clearly prioritized balance and ergonomics; it feels equally at home in your hand whether you’re cutting, prying, or turning a screw. The spring-loaded needle-nose pliers have excellent tension and alignment—tight enough for control, but never stiff or sticky. Metal Quality & Durability: The stainless steel used here is excellent. It resists corrosion, holds a sharp edge, and shrugs off abuse that would scar lesser tools. The wire cutters handle both copper and steel wire cleanly, and the knife blade sharpens easily while retaining an edge longer than expected for this price point. This is a tool you can throw in a truck, take on the trail, or keep in a workshop without worrying about it giving up under pressure. Packaging: Even the presentation feels premium. The Truss comes in a compact, protective box with a sturdy nylon sheath that mounts horizontally or vertically—simple, secure, and clearly built for longevity. Pros: Superb all-steel construction with tight tolerances. The design is perfect! Smooth tool deployment and solid locking mechanisms. Durable materials built for real-world wear. Versatile 17-in-1 configuration covers nearly every EDC need. Exceptional value—rivals tools costing twice as much. Cons: Slightly heavier than some competitors (a fair trade for the strength). Use Cases: Perfect for EDC, vehicle kits, camping, construction work, or general home repairs. Compared to premium multitools from Leatherman or Victorinox, the Gerber Truss delivers nearly identical functionality and build integrity at a fraction of the cost. In short: it’s rugged where it needs to be, refined where it counts, and built to last a lifetime.

The Gerber Truss does fine for what I need it to do. It comes with a lot of tools and two knives. The awl's edge is pretty sharp and works well as a package opener. The phillips screwdriver has a surprisingly long reach for a multitool. The outermost tools have fingernail holes to assist in opening and with a little practice you can open them one-handed. The sheath is crap. It feels flimsy and I am not a fan of velcro closures. The snap-closure mag pouch I bought for my old multitool (an mp400) on my duty belt is just too small for this guy, so I had to buy a new one. I am a little concerned that the thicker spring-assisted plier handles might be an issue with some of the very tight confines I have needed pliers in. The plier's jaws don't open as wide either. If I had a least favorite tool from this set its definitely the wire stripper. Overall, for the price, I think this is a perfectly fine entry-level multitool. The lower price point means you can more easily replace it if it breaks, gets lost, or is stolen, and I have had all three happen with various gear at my job. If I had to pick between replacing a $60 workhorse that is good enough and I can beat the bejesus out of and not feel bad or a top-tier $180 EDC queen I'll cry over for scratching, I'll pick the workhorse every single day.

Perfect edc multi tool. Have one in my edc bags

Great multi-tool. The carry case would fit horizontal on my belt which made it much easier to carry around all the time. Good Sharp Blade too. Would buy again.

I bought this product to keep around in my camping bag for when I need a multipurpose tool for any little tasks while camping. This thing is made of pure heavy metal and feels very sturdy in my hands. The blades that come on it are very sharp. The pliers grip very well too. My biggest criticisms are that the mechanism that locks the blades and tools into place is pretty hard to retract and can hurt your fingers. It’s also a little difficult to draw out some of the tools and you have to kind of dig your finger into the tool in order to get the job done. I’ve owned quite a few multitools and so far this is one of the harder one to use. I will say that it’s not a bad product for the price. I also do wish that the blades and tools were a little bit larger. Overall, I’m fairly happy with the product and I don’t plan on sending it back. It’s going to stay in my backpack for the foreseeable future as it has been useful.

Great tool!

Overall, I can’t complain. Sheath is included in packaging… I don’t like it so I’ll carry the tool in my bag though. Knives, scissors, and saw came very, very sharp hence you have to be very careful and no sharpening is required. It is well lubricated with oil everywhere. I’ll see if the sharpness lasts long after many uses and edit this review. The difference between swiss army knife and this is definitely a plier and it works flawlessly. But I agree other reviews saying that it doesn’t look like it will endure super heavy uses such as desperate hold or strong torque. And yeah, it is needle nose plier, definitely not for plumbing jobs even if it was a stand alone plier. Hence I’ll spare this plier for minor repairs or emergency situation, not for major repairs. 20-30$ stand alone pliers at shop will work better and sturdy. Oh and it can only hold things less than like 2 inches in diameter since it can’t be open wider. You can’t expect it to work like smooooth butterfly knife like a contract killer or spy’s knife, even if it is butterfly “style”, in fact you can’t open it using only one hand. Size is just about fine, even small and compact enough for women to handle it. I’m not saying it is too small for big men. I found few drawbacks. Inner side(or center) tools especially awl, are very hard to pull out with your nail, I almost broke my nail while trying it. There’s no way to pull out awl without pulling out all other tools first for me, but thinking of frequency of usage of it, it’s fine. All other tools can be drawn out with little force. Either pinching it or hold a little handle. Tool locking mechanism and a spring inside is a little too tough so the lever digs in to my finger and it hurts. But it never let go extended tools accidentally so it is not that bad. If you have a boyfriend, husband, friend who’s into fixing things or any outdoor activities, give them this as a gift. They will shed a tear in joy and carry it everyday for sure.

Great product

La calidad de Gerber en general me parece muy buena en cuanto a su relación con el precio que tienen sus artículos, está herramienta se ve bien y funciona perfecto, ls navajas vienen bien afiladas sus pinzas son muy precisas y en general su diseño tamaño y ergonometria son cómodos y estéticos, si la recomiendo, me la entregaron en tiempo y forma.

Material de qualidade e entrega super rápida. Parabéns ao vendedor

It’s fine in general but coming out of the box with these smears which can’t be removed makes it look beaten. Disappointed in the quality controls on gerber products.

Very nice piece. Looks sturdy ... Very happy with it ...

Estive pesquisando bastante sobre multitools, e acabei comprando esse da Gerber, a qualidade de construção é excelente, o sistema de trava das ferramentas é uma mão na roda, principalmente para as ferramentos que possuem fio.