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Gerber Armbar Drive vs Gerber Center-Drive
Gerber Armbar Drive ($55) vs Gerber Center-Drive ($154.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Gerber Armbar Drive | Gerber Center-Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55 | $154.99 |
| Weight | 67g | 269g |
| Tools | 8 | — |
| Thickness | 16mm | — |
| Weight | 67g | 9.5 oz / 269 g (gerbergear.com) |
| Blade | 420HC 2.5" | — |
| Driver | Full-size bit | — |
| Carry | Pocket clip | — |
| Closed length | — | 4.7 in |
| Blade length | — | 3.25 in |
| Steel | — | 420HC |
| Cutters | — | Replaceable and hard-wire |
| Includes | — | Crimper, wire stripper, saw, awl, ruler, can opener |
Pros & Cons
Gerber Armbar Drive
- 16mm thinnest multi-tool
- Full-size driver bit
- 67g extremely light
- Pocket clip carry
- $55 accessible entry
- 8 tools limited
- No pliers
- Blade short at 2.5"
Gerber Center-Drive
- Hard-wire cutters for real jobs
- 3.25 in 420HC knife and serrated blade
- Replaceable cutters
- Full tool list for the work truck
- 9.5 oz is heavy for a pocket
- 4.7 in closed is long
- Priciest tool in this set
Gerber Armbar Drive is the better value at $55. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.