Armbar Drive

Of the armbar options available, drive fit me best as I wanted a screwdriver and scissors on hand, but the so-so reviews gave me reasons to reconsider. I purchased it and am very glad I did. Its a very nice size, not at all bulky, and even though there is no pocket clip, it fits in the small, coin pocket in the right hand pocket of jeans (see photos). It won't fall out, it doesn't jab me, and its always on my person. If I'm wearing cargo pants, it rides along in a cargo pocket. I've owned it for roughly 10 days and have used it much more than I expected. The screwdriver is a common size and is perfect for changing batteries in toddler toys. I've also used it for tightening electrical outlets and assisting switching out my florescent to LED ballasts in my garage. Even though it doesn't lock, its held in place securely under light to medium duty use. I do enjoy the option to use it at a 90 degree angle if necessary. I feel like this will come in handy working on interior panels in vehicles and other mechanical needs. The magnet has been quite strong and the bit hasn't fell out. It takes a bit of force to pull the bit out to switch it around. The Scissors are also for light duty use but of a better quality than I expected. I've used this to open a bag of apple chips for the kids that my wife couldn't tear open. I havent tried cutting a zip tie yet, but I think it could handle it, along with smaller diameter ropes and paracord. The knife is capable for anything larger. The knife is sharp and locks in place. I really enjoy that I can open it with the side of my thumb rather than a fingernail. The awl is incredibly sharp. I wish I needed this but I never needed to poke holes in leather. However this is sharp enough that it could be used for ripping, tearing, poking, or scoring. A practical use could be opening packages and cutting cardboard for kid's crafts. I had used its very fine tip to scrape detritus out of a tiny gear for my son's toy car. You have to be very careful closing this tool. The pry bar / bottle opener has a satisfying click when opening and closing. I've found myself playing with this feature from time to time. I feel that the edge, although blunt and smooth, may also work as a large size flat head screwdriver. I honestly envision using this pry feature to assist in removing interior panels in vehicles where a larger pry bar may be too large and damage the panel. The hammer feature i havent used yet but should be just right for lightly tapping items into place. Its likely perfect for tapping down paint can lids and nails, such as picture frame or finishing nails that just need a little extra effort. Overall I'm very happy I purchased this tool. It's largely for light and medium duty use but thats exactly why it exists. We have stand alone tools for heavy duty use. It fits my life well as a dad to younger kids and someone who repairs house fixtures and vehicles. Its priced right, feels good in the hand, feels substantial (high quality metal) for its size, yet is is fairly compact. I purchased the orange (gold) color so I dont loose track of it. It feels like it should hold up over time as well. I'd recommend this product for every day carry and for the uses I've mentioned above.

I love multitools...but I hate how big they are and the need for a separate pouch or holster. When I saw the armbar drive I was very excited to give it a try. I can firmly say it is my favorite EDC multitool. The unit is incredibly small and easily pocketed. The tools included (locking blade, screwdriver with double ended bit, big scissors, awl, bottle opener/pray, hammer end) are a great selection for everyday use and I end up using something just about every day. Some things to know 1. The blade is excellent, very sharp and locks securely. 2. The "hammer" is not meant for actual hammering but if something needs a small tap to get two pieces to fit right, or ensure a picture tack is in the right depth, it works really well 3. The awl..ok I don't use it much but it's really sharp so be careful 4. The scissors are awesome, very large for a multitool and cut well. The folding action is a little odd but it has a nice tab to pull them out without needing to unfold every tool on that side. 5. The screwdriver is great, really long reach and a very strong magnet so the bit won't jiggle and fall out. HOWEVER, the screwdriver does not lock open and so it will occasionally start to close on you if you don't apply enough forward pressure into whatever screw your driving. It's not a huge deal just something to remember, you shouldn't be using this to assemble furniture or build a swingset with, but for tightening things up or small projects it's really handy Great product, I just hope they add a screwdriver frame lock and a pocket clip in the future!

I enjoy EDC (everyday carry) type products, I'm always looking for the next knife, wallet, pen, or backpack, when I got sent the ad for this product I was pretty excited about it. I mean the thing has a legitimate screw driver instead of an almost useful tool that you end up using in a pinch. So after breaking an older knife I pulled the trigger. This is a good knife. It probably compares most to a swiss army knife or the Leatherman Free T4 (which I own as well). I always carry my knife in my back pocked and the T4 is a little bit thick and is pain in the ass to carry. Ill just do a quick break down. Good - Bottle opener is on the "outside" of the knife so its quick and easy to access without having to "open" anything. - Hammer/pry is a very useful tool that i am glad to have. These are all part of the bottle opener, but its much more robust than your standard bottle opener. - knife is good sized, larger than the T4. - Screw driver is awesome. the socket is magnetized so it hold on to screws. The socket can also hold standard screw driver bit heads. So that's useful. Although if you are going to carry around a bunch of bits you might as well carry a screw driver. But never the less, it came in handy when I was already using one screw driver and needed a second one and used this with a different style bit. Bad - IT DOESNT HAVE A BELT CLIP. I read some reviews after I ordered the knife so I wasn't shocked when it arrived. I also found a dude on Etsy who makes a 3d printed clip for this knife, so after it arrived i ordered that as well. But what kind of pocket knife doesn't have a clip? If it had a clip it would be a 5 despite the problem below. - The only tool that locks is the knife. This doesn't affect the scissors or the awl (which I haven't used so maybe it will be a problem in the future, but I might never use the awl), but it does affect the screw driver. It has nice to be able to operate the tool at different angles but the tool wont stay fixed anywhere. So its kind of a problem. Okay that's it. Make your own decision on whether or not you want to buy this thing.

The EDC community seems to abhor this thing, which makes me laugh. The blade is sharp out of the box. The toolset is broad and versitile for the small size of this thing. It wont weight you down. The lockup is solid with no play. All the tools can be opened and used with one hand. I'll admit, the scissors arent the best but they'll cut a straight line in fabric and paper so they're perfectly serviceable. The lack of a pocket clip is noticable but at the very least there are easily accessible holes for mounting a pocket clip and pretty good compatible aftermarket clips are sold on amazon. Sure, the blade isn't some super steel, but it's easy enough to sharpen and is far from the worst steel out there. Now, I need to make it clear, I may have just gotten very lucky. I might be the outlier, getting an Armbar Drive with a solid lockup, tools that are neither too tight nor too loose, and decent scissors. But that is what I got, so based on my experience, this is the highest quality and most versatility you can get out of a multitool at this price. I have heard others complain about play in the blade and loose slip joints on the tools. I believe them, but I also believe this is a mass produced product and even with decent quality control you will see those issues. For me though, mine came with near perfect tolerances, it almost even has the opposite issue where the slip joints on the tools seem almost a little too tight for my liking. Either way, be warned, I'm sure the quality of these varies, but if you're lucky enough to get a good one you'll be very pleased with what you get

I bought this because I realized that the tools I used the most weren't my single-blade folders, and my OG Leatherman Wave weighs half a pound. Long story short, this tool is great, and any tools that are better are less likely to get carried around. Things I like: Size: it's less than half the size of the Leatherman Wave. It's not going to bash into my leg if I just threw it in my pocket. It's small enough that I'll probably end up having it on me all the time. Screwdriver: I've used it to set up an air conditioner vent, and to tighten up a drawer pull. Other reviews were really worried about it closing up in use, but I haven't seen that. The screwdriver is angled slightly so it puts the point on the axis of the tool body, but the line of action points toward forcing the pivot open. So if you really push on it should tend to stay open. It also sticks out farther overall than my Wave, and has swappable bits. This is the single best feature and the one I use the most. Awl: I've used this to scribe part of the window trim for the AC unit. It's not carbide, but I think this is how I'll end up using it. Are ok with caveats, and the caveats are all basically "these can't be improved without screwing up the form factor of the tool, but they are still pretty great to have in your pocket" Bottle opener: it's too short to reach halfway across the bottle cap, so it takes two hits to open. One to bend up an edge really far, then a second hit farther over to ease the cap off. Overall it's reminiscent of the "You Earned It" opener that bends the cap in half, other than it's only big enough to bend a quarter or so of the cap, and isn't half a pound. Pry bar: I've used it to get battery covers open, but it is a little short. Better than my fingernails though, which is the key here. Knife: it's sharp, it's decently shaped, but opening one hand is a bit slow and fidgety. The problem is that the tool is basically square in cross section, so as you push the blade out with your thumb, the whole tool wants to spin in your hand. I tested this by holding one side only of my Wave, and had the same problem. The best I've come up with was while cutting strapping, I popped the blade out partway with one hand, and let the cutting stroke open and lock the blade. To the extent that it's a pain to open, it's unavoidable for this form factor of knife. Bashing face: I haven't actually used it yet. The tool is under an inch square, and under a quarter pound, so I doubt I'll be pounding in nails with it. However, this does seem like it would be an improvement over whacking stuff with a closed fist, or with any other pocket tool that's not made for whacking. The bad: Scissors: they can be opened and closed with one hand, but they just feel cheap and ill-thought. The opening is just bizarre, the angle of opening seems weird, the cutting action isn't smooth, the spring loaded return isn't smooth. Cutting paper, it's hard to tell if you're cutting, because the drag on the blades is so much. These are about the same closed size as the Wave scissors which are so much nicer in every way. These are really the only thing that are deficient in an obviously fixable way, and it's glaringly obvious.

I’ll begin with saying that I love this knife, but it definitely has some pros and cons. I’ll list them and then add a more detailed review. Pros: - Really good screwdrivers - Amazing scissors (they’re going to take some getting used to, but the design allows for much bigger scissors in such a small space—so a net positive) - Bottle opener/pry bar will work amazing & is super easy to access, but I’d not venture to say it’s a hammer too - Knife is super easy to access and the lock works excellent without being obtrusive (this does make it slightly harder to unlock but I’m not complaining) - Has both a Phillips and flathead that’re way better than any other multi tool I’ve used - Blade is way better steel than my other gerber, any of my victorinox knives, or my SOG snippet Cons: - Screwdrivers are chisel-ground, not a hollow grind (I may be able to find others that are though) - No tools but the knife lock, but I don’t personally need any of them to, although it would be EXTREMELY nice for anyone who uses the screwdriver a lot - No pocket clip or spot to affix a lanyard My more detailed review: I’m going to love this knife. It feels like way better quality than any other similarly priced multi I’ve ever felt or used. It has a couple drawbacks but I’d say it’s easily worth $60, but I (on my part-time, minimum wage budget) wouldn’t personally pay more than $40, because it can be found for $30 (price I paid on 14.March.2024). Great for anyone who could use these tools everyday, 10/10 would recommend!

I purchased this for potential cub scout knife. I am not a fan of the swiss army knives. Some brands are amazing some are garbage. Those blades and tools do not lock when opened. the blade locks when opened. the blade is made better with a quality metal that will hold an edge. the swiss army's will not. The lock for the blade could be better. Any teen can do it. an 8-10 year old can not unless they use a tool to help them. (a stick, pencil, marker) they do not have the thumb strength. You need to put your hand infront of the blade and close the blade towards your hand to close. NOT A SMART IDEA! But I get it. it was an option for including a lock open. The awl is sharp. The point is piercing. be careful. I do not know the hardness but if they used a quality steel it could be a scribe. that would be impressive! an awl and a scribe. it will scribe on wood, plastics and soft metal. The double headed screwdriver is nice to have! It too needs a lock on it to stay open or a ball indent that simi locks it in place at different angles! I reached out to Gerber 2 months ago and they have not called or emailed me back! I guess they do not like my ideas. The screw driver has been helpful. alot more helpful than a corkscrew. I can not recall the last time I went camping where I needed a corkscrew! I know in college we needed one but none of us had one so we used a hammer and a screw driver. It worked but that was 20 years ago. The scissors. Those are the best tool on this! i use them frequently! They do open very weird, you have to flip them around. They need to include a feature so the scissors will not push back into the knive containment area. the small piece of bent metal is a joke as it does not work well to prevent that. it does work well as an extra wide handle. Please keep that and make it bigger and add something inside the scissor recess area to prevent it from pushing in! The hammer/ bottle opener is a great fidget device. I find myself opening it and closing it. they both work but the hammer is only for tacks and soft things. It will not drive a large nail into wood but a tack nail into gypsum board. I did buy this for my Bear Scout and one for dad and older sister.

Love the design and tool options on this! However the tolerances are poor, the tools stick, and even with alignment and sharpening fail to perform. Pass on this, get a solid knife and scissors separately. Or just buy a SAK.