A keyring you forget until a box appears
You want a solid tool on the keys for tape, a staple or a short screw. The Gerber Shard 7-in-1 is about £10.00, with 4.6 from 5,463 amazon.co.uk ratings, the largest sample in this set. It has no pliers.
Gerber multi tool comparison 2026
The best Gerber multi tools, compared.
Top pick: Gerber Shard 7-in-1 – 4.6 from 5,463 amazon.co.uk ratings, the largest sample in the 4.6 band, at about £10.00. A keychain pry, not pliers. Best value: Gerber Hatchet – About £8.28, the lowest shelf price among the 4.6 listings, with 415 ratings. The written UK sample is short. Updated 22 October 2026.
A Gerber multi tool is a hand tool that combines a few small jobs. It is not a corded oscillating cutter. In the UK you buy a solid, light one for a keyring when the job is tape, a staple, a paint-tin lid or a short screw, and a folding pliers tool when the job needs jaws. A suitable one is solid steel, with a driver that fits the screw you actually meet, and with a clear limit on leverage. About 20–28 g is the point of a keyring tool. A longer pocket pry is heavier and still has no jaws. A locking blade is not the folding-pocketknife exception. Before a tool lives in a public pocket, read the [UK carry rules](/hub/lawn-and-garden-equipment/gerber-multi-tool/sub/gerber-multi-tool-uk-carry-rules) for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. A sharply pointed pry is not automatically outside those rules, and a maker’s cabin line is not a UK clearance. Quality is a tip that seats and a review sample large enough to read, not a longer list of functions.
A Gerber multi tool is a hand tool that combines a few small jobs. It is not a corded oscillating cutter.
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Our view
The Gerber Shard 7-in-1 is a one-piece stainless keychain tool with a titanium nitride coating, listed at 2.75 inches closed and under 1 oz, for £10.00 on amazon.co.uk. Across 5,463 ratings it sits at 4.6, the largest sample in this comparison, and UK reviewers use the pry on boxes, staples and packages and the bottle opener in ordinary use. Several also turn a Phillips tip soon after it arrives and keep a second one on another set of keys because the weight stays under an ounce. It is still a backup rather than a dedicated screwdriver: the same UK notes say it is not as good as a proper tool, and one well-made example sat awkwardly on a keychain or carabiner. The pry edge is not a knife, which matches a listing that names no blade, and a line that says airline safe is not a UK cabin clearance. The listing warranty says lifetime, while Gerber’s published term outside North America is 25 years and excludes wear, so both wordings stay side by side. On listing evidence it is the top pick here for a keyring pry and opener, not for pliers or a long lever.
Pros
- UK reviews use the pry on boxes, staples and packages
- Under 1 oz and 2.75 inches closed, for a keyring
- Bottle opener and a screwdriver tip used in practice
- 4.6 from 5,463 amazon.co.uk ratings, the largest sample here
- Stainless steel with a titanium nitride coating
Cons
- Not as useful as a dedicated screwdriver
- Can sit awkwardly on a clip or carabiner
- No pliers, and no knife blade is named
- Airline-safe wording on the listing is not a UK cabin clearance
Best for: A keyring spare for tape, staples and a small screw when a full-size tool is not to hand.
Less suitable: A job that needs pliers or a longer pry, or a cabin bag you hope the listing’s airline line will clear.
Specifications
- Model
- Gerber Shard 7-in-1
- Brand
- Gerber
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(5,463)
- Tool type
- Keychain tool
- Pliers
- No
- Blade
- No
- Drivers
- Screwdriver
- Bottle opener
- Yes
- Opener
- Pry bar
- Carry
- Keyring
- Length
- 7.0 cm
- Weight
- Under 28 g
- Material
- Stainless, TiN
Common questions
Does this Shard have pliers?
No. The listing describes a one-piece keychain tool with a pry bar, a screwdriver, and a bottle opener, not folding pliers.
Is a knife blade named?
The amazon.co.uk bullets do not name a knife blade. The listing does say airline safe. That line is not a UK cabin clearance.
How is it carried?
On a keyring or an EDC belt. Closed length on the listing is 2.75 inches, and the weight is under 1 oz.
Our view
The Gerber Hatchet keychain tool is 6.6 cm and 20 g of stainless steel at £8.28, with a miniature axe, a package opener, a flat screwdriver and a bottle opener, and no pliers. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.6 from 415 ratings, a useful count, though the scraped UK text is only three short blocks. Those notes say it opens small boxes, feels sturdy, and has been worn on a work lanyard, and one buyer called it as described and good value. The same short UK sample also calls the price a bit high and still worth it, so the value comment is thin. Non-UK comments in the file disagree about the bottle opener and the package edge, and they are not treated as British consensus. Warranty and country of origin are not stated on the listing. At the lowest shelf price among the 4.6 tools here, it is the best value keychain row if you accept a miniature axe and a short written sample, not a full-size hatchet.
Pros
- Lowest shelf price in the 4.6 band, at £8.28
- 20 g and 6.6 cm, for a keyring or a work lanyard
- UK notes mention small boxes and a sturdy feel
- Flat screwdriver and bottle opener are named on the listing
Cons
- Only three short UK review blocks in the file
- One UK reviewer still called the price a bit high
- No pliers, and a miniature axe is not a folding knife spec
- Warranty and country of origin are not stated
Best for: A light keyring or lanyard tool for small boxes when £8.28 is the budget and you can live with a short written sample.
Less suitable: A buyer who wants a long UK review record, pliers, or a full-size cutting tool.
Specifications
- Model
- Gerber Hatchet
- Brand
- Gerber
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(415)
- Tool type
- Keychain tool
- Pliers
- No
- Blade
- Axe head
- Drivers
- Flat
- Bottle opener
- Yes
- Opener
- Package opener
- Carry
- Keyring
- Length
- 6.6 cm
- Weight
- 20 g
- Material
- Stainless steel
Common questions
Does the Hatchet have pliers?
No. The listing names a miniature axe, a package opener, a flat screwdriver, and a bottle opener.
How large is it?
The contents line says 6.6 cm and 20 g, in stainless steel, colour silver, model 1074043.
Where do UK reviews say it is used?
The short UK reviews mention small boxes, a work lanyard, and a tool that matches the description. One reviewer called the price a bit high and still worth it.
Our view
The Gerber Broadhead is a black stainless keychain tool, 6.5 cm and 26 g, at £9.99, listing a package opener, a bottle opener, Phillips and flat drivers, and a 1/4-inch hex. It scores 4.6 from 253 amazon.co.uk ratings, and several UK buyers call it light, well made and as described on a keyring. The opener is the fault that repeats: one UK review calls the bottle opener terrible and painful because of the shape, and another says the package opener needs real effort and feels like a gimmick. It also clinks against other keys. No pliers and no knife blade are named, and the warranty line is empty. Country of origin is China. It suits you if the drivers and the hex are the jobs you actually do, and it is a poor bet if the bottle opener is the reason you are buying.
Pros
- Five named tips: package opener, bottle opener, Phillips, flat driver, 1/4-inch hex
- 26 g and 6.5 cm on a keyring
- 4.6 from 253 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Several UK reviews call it well made and as described
Cons
- UK reviews call the bottle opener painful
- Package opener needs real effort and was called a gimmick
- Clinks against other keys
- No pliers, and warranty is not stated
Best for: A keyring driver set, including a 1/4-inch hex, when you will not rely on the bottle opener.
Less suitable: Anyone whose main job is opening bottles or tough packaging with one hand.
Specifications
- Model
- Gerber Broadhead
- Brand
- Gerber
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(253)
- Tool type
- Keychain tool
- Pliers
- No
- Blade
- No
- Drivers
- Phillips, flat, hex
- Bottle opener
- Yes
- Opener
- Package opener
- Carry
- Keyring
- Length
- 6.5 cm
- Weight
- 26 g
- Material
- Stainless steel
Common questions
What functions does the Broadhead list?
Package opener, bottle opener, Phillips screwdriver, flat screwdriver, and a 1/4-inch hex. Length 6.5 cm, weight 26 g.
Does it have a knife blade?
No knife blade is named on the listing. It is sold as a keychain tool.
What do UK reviews say about the bottle opener?
One UK review calls the bottle opener terrible and painful to use, and says the other functions are the useful part. Another says the package opener needs real effort.
Our view
The Gerber Chonk Micarta is a pocket pry, 9.9 cm and 68 g, at £17.99, with a Micarta scale, a belt clip and a key ring. The description lists a pry bar, a nail puller, small and large flat drivers, a bottle opener and a wire stripper, while the included-components line says nail clippers, so that clash stays. Across 175 amazon.co.uk ratings the line is 4.6, and UK reviewers use it on paint-tin lids, boxes and jammed lockers, with at least one person finding the clip faster than fishing a Shard off a keyring. The same reviews call it large for a trouser pocket, and one buyer removed the clip with a T10 bit because it dug into the palm while prying a glued box. A folded-knife-size field of 9.9 cm is the tool length, not proof of a blade. The listing offers a limited lifetime warranty, which is not the same as Gerber’s 25-year term outside North America, and wear is excluded on that published page. It is the longer pry in this set if you want a clip and a bit more steel, and it is still not pliers.
Pros
- UK reviews use it on paint tins, boxes and jammed lockers
- Belt clip and key ring, with a Micarta scale
- Two flat drivers, a bottle opener and a wire stripper on the description
- 4.6 from 175 amazon.co.uk ratings at £17.99
Cons
- Clip dug into a palm; one UK buyer removed it with a T10 bit
- Called large and clunky for a trouser pocket
- Nail puller in the description, nail clippers on the components line
- No pliers, and 68 g is more than a keychain Shard
Best for: A clip-carried pry for paint-tin lids and boxes when you accept 9.9 cm and 68 g in a pocket.
Less suitable: A slim keyring, a pliers job, or a buyer who needs the nail function named the same way twice.
Specifications
- Model
- Gerber Chonk Micarta
- Brand
- Gerber
- Price
- ∼£18
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(175)
- Tool type
- Pocket pry
- Pliers
- No
- Blade
- No
- Drivers
- Two flat drivers
- Bottle opener
- Yes
- Opener
- Pry bar
- Carry
- Clip, keyring
- Length
- 9.9 cm
- Weight
- 68 g
- Material
- Steel, Micarta
Common questions
Is the Chonk a pliers multi-tool?
No. It is a pocket pry with a nail puller, two flat drivers, a bottle opener, and a wire stripper. Length 9.9 cm, weight 68 g.
Does the listing mention a pocket clip?
Yes, a belt clip and a key ring. One UK review removed the clip with a T10 bit because it dug into the hand while prying.
Nail puller or nail clippers?
The description says nail puller. The included-components line says nail clippers. Both are on the listing, so the clash stays.
Our view
The Gerber MP600 is the only pliers tool in this folder: needle-nose jaws with a crimper, one-hand opening, and an M4/M16 front-sight tool, in stainless steel, at £92.11. The listing weight is 308 g and the folded size is 4.92 inches, with package dimensions of 22.9 x 14 x 5.1 cm that describe the listing figures, not a weighed pocket load. It scores 4.5 from 64 amazon.co.uk ratings, and the saved listing contains one United Kingdom review, which praises product quality and states no fault. The title says Black and the colour field says Silver, and the pack-size line says 3 while the piece count says 1, so both clashes stay. Bullets do not name a knife blade, so a blade length from another Gerber page is not this ASIN’s spec. Non-UK comments about loose pliers and clips are in the file and are not used as British consensus. It is the tool when you must grip or crimp, at a price and a weight the keychain rows do not approach.
Pros
- Needle-nose pliers with crimper jaws
- One-hand opening is named on the listing
- M4/M16 front-sight tool in the bullets
- 4.5 from 64 ratings, with one UK review praising quality
Cons
- £92.11 and a listed 308 g, far above the keychain tools
- Only one UK review in the file, with no fault stated
- Title says Black and the colour field says Silver
- Pack size says 3 and the piece count says 1
Best for: A pliers and crimper job where you accept £92.11, 308 g on the listing, and a thin UK write-up.
Less suitable: A keyring, a buyer who needs a long UK review record, or anyone treating a non-UK complaint as the British pattern.
Specifications
- Model
- Gerber MP600
- Brand
- Gerber
- Price
- ∼£92
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(64)
- Tool type
- Pliers tool
- Pliers
- Yes
- Length
- 12.5 cm
- Weight
- 308 g
- Material
- Stainless steel
Common questions
Does the MP600 listing include pliers?
Yes. Needle-nose pliers with crimper jaws, stainless steel, and one-hand opening. An M4/M16 front-sight tool is also in the bullets.
Which colour is it?
The title says Black. The colour field says Silver. The listing does not resolve that, so both stay.
How many are in the pack?
The pack-size line says 3. Number of pieces says 1. Included components say a product and an instructions guide. The clash is unresolved.
Our view
The Gerber Shard DT is a blue stainless keychain tool, 6.5 cm and 28 g, model 1075359, at £9.49, with a Phillips screwdriver, a package opener and a bottle opener. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.4 from 57 ratings, and the review text in this file is the sample that also appears, word for word, on the Shard 3-in-1 listing, so it is counted once, here. UK notes say it is about the size of a house key, light enough to forget until you need it on tape or a lid, and one reviewer likes the bottle opener. The repeated comparison is with the original Shard: buyers call this one less useful, and one calls it a lump of metal beyond the bottle opener. One UK review also calls £9.49 too much for three functions. There are no pliers and no named blade, and the warranty line is empty. It is a slim spare if three tips are enough, and a step down if you already know the 7-in-1 Shard.
Pros
- About house-key size, 28 g, easy to leave on a ring
- UK notes mention packing tape, lids and the bottle opener
- Phillips, package opener and bottle opener are the three named jobs
- £9.49, below the original Shard’s £10.00 shelf price
Cons
- UK reviews say it is less useful than the original Shard
- Called a lump of metal beyond the bottle opener
- Only 57 ratings, and the same text sits on another ASIN
- Three functions only, with no pliers and no stated warranty
Best for: A light three-function keyring spare when you will not miss the original Shard’s extra tips.
Less suitable: A buyer who wants the 7-in-1 pry set, or who will treat the 57 ratings as two separate products.
Specifications
- Model
- Gerber Shard DT
- Brand
- Gerber
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(57)
- Tool type
- Keychain tool
- Pliers
- No
- Blade
- No
- Drivers
- Phillips
- Bottle opener
- Yes
- Opener
- Package opener
- Carry
- Keyring
- Length
- 6.5 cm
- Weight
- 28 g
- Material
- Stainless steel
Common questions
How many functions does the Shard DT list?
Three: a Phillips screwdriver, a package opener, and a bottle opener. Length 6.5 cm, weight 28 g, colour blue, model 1075359.
Does it have pliers or a knife?
Neither is named. It is a keychain tool with a mountain motif on the listing.
How do the UK reviews compare it with the original Shard?
Reviewers call it light on a keyring and less useful than the original Shard. One calls it a lump of metal beyond the bottle opener.
Our view
The Gerber Shard 3-in-1, model 1074008, lists a package opener, a cross driver and a bottle opener at 2.5 inches and 1 oz, for £16.79. That is well above the Shard DT shelf price of £9.49 for another three-function keychain tool, and the colour field is empty. The 4.4 from 57 line matches the Shard DT file exactly, and the review text names the Shard DT, so those sentences are not a separate UK verdict on this ASIN. Listing facts still stand: stainless steel, keychain carry, and a title that says it clips to a pocket, without a separate clip part in the contents. A limited lifetime warranty appears in the bullets, beside Gerber’s 25-year term outside North America, which excludes wear. No pliers and no knife blade are named. Buy it only if this model number is the one you mean to order, and do not read the star line as a second cohort of 57 reviews.
Pros
- Package opener, cross driver and bottle opener named on the listing
- 2.5 inches and 1 oz, sold for a keychain
- Limited lifetime warranty in the bullets
- Title says it clips to a pocket or a keychain
Cons
- £16.79 against £9.49 for the Shard DT’s similar three-function brief
- Review text is the Shard DT sample, not an independent cohort
- Colour is not stated
- No pliers, and no separate clip part is listed
Best for: An order where model 1074008 is the specific 3-in-1 you have already decided to buy.
Less suitable: Anyone comparing star ratings as if this were a second set of 57 UK reviews, or shopping on price against the Shard DT.
Specifications
- Model
- Gerber Shard 3-in-1
- Brand
- Gerber
- Price
- ∼£17
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(57)
- Tool type
- Keychain tool
- Pliers
- No
- Blade
- No
- Drivers
- Cross
- Bottle opener
- Yes
- Opener
- Package opener
- Carry
- Keychain
- Length
- 6.4 cm
- Weight
- 28 g
- Material
- Stainless steel
Common questions
What three functions are listed?
Package opener, cross driver, and bottle opener, plus keychain carry. Overall length 2.5 inches, weight 1 oz, model 1074008.
Are the reviews a separate sample from the Shard DT?
No. The review text in the saved listing is the same as ASIN B0F59YBB8W and names the Shard DT. The 4.4 from 57 figure is the same. Do not count it twice.
Does the listing name a knife or pliers?
No. It is a stainless steel keychain tool. The title says it clips to a pocket or a keychain.
How we compared
Scores on this page are the amazon.co.uk star rating divided by five and shown out of 100, from the seven listings kept on 22 October 2026. A 4.6 line scores 92, a 4.5 line scores 90 and a 4.4 line scores 88. Review count and shelf price decide the badges. They are not a second formula inside the number. The top-pick badge and the best-value badge are the two awards in the method file. This is not a lab test of pry strength, edge retention or carry legality.
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Amazon.co.uk star line
100%The published score is the amazon.co.uk star rating divided by five and shown out of 100. A 4.6 line is 92, a 4.5 line is 90 and a 4.4 line is 88. That is the only figure in the method file, so it is the whole of the weighting. Job, blade, size, the driver you will use, review count and shelf price are buying checks. They are not given percentages in the method file, and they are not turned into a second split here.
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Gerber multi tool buying guide
Name the job before the price. Pliers and crimps need a folding pliers tool. Tape, a staple, a paint-tin lid or a small screw can be a solid keychain tool or a longer pocket pry. Pruning and a powered cut are a different category. Then check any blade against the UK carry exception, the weight you will actually pocket, and the driver or opener you will use. A large amazon.co.uk sample on that exact listing beats a longer function list.
What is a Gerber multi tool?
A Gerber multi tool, for a UK shopper, is a hand tool that combines several small jobs, not a corded oscillating cutter. The range splits into one-piece keychain tools, a longer pocket pry, and folding pliers tools. People buy the small ones for keys, tape, a staple, a paint-tin lid or a small screw. They buy the pliers ones when they need jaws. Pruning and powered cuts are the wrong category.
Best for
- A keyring spare for tape, staples and a short screw
- A clip-carried pry, or needle-nose jaws when you accept the weight
Not ideal for
- Pruning, thick wire, or a powered oscillating cutter
- A public pocket or a cabin bag you hope a listing line will clear
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Buying a powered cutter
A hand multi-tool and an oscillating cutter are different tools. A longer function list does not prune, cut thick wire, or replace a powered garden tool. If that is the job, leave this comparison.
- 2
Trusting a cabin line
A US airline-safe line is not a UK cabin clearance. The UK CAA tells passengers to put multi-tools in the hold, because pointed parts may be prohibited even when a knife blade is under 6 cm.
- 3
Counting one review sample twice
The Shard 3-in-1 review text matches the Shard DT file, and both show 4.4 from 57. That is one sample. A 26 g keychain tool is also a poor bet for large screws.
What to weigh up
Job, size and the tip you will use
HighPliers and crimps need a folding pliers tool. In this set that is the MP600, with needle-nose jaws, a crimper and one-hand opening, at about £92.11 and a listed 308 g that may include the parcel. Tape, a staple, a paint-tin lid or a small screw can be a solid keychain tool or the Chonk. About 20–28 g is the point of the keyring tools: the Hatchet is 20 g and 6.6 cm, the Broadhead is 26 g and 6.5 cm, and the Shard DT is 28 g and 6.5 cm. The Shard 7-in-1 listing says 2.75 inches and under 1 oz.
Blade, carry and the review sample
HighA locking blade is not the UK folding-pocketknife exception. The exception, in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, is a folding pocketknife whose cutting edge is not over 3 inches and which does not lock. Ask the Police says a multi-tool with a prohibited blade can still be an offence even if it also has a screwdriver. A bladeless pry is not automatically lawful in public if it is sharply pointed. Most knives cannot be sold to under-18s, and a cabin line is not a UK clearance.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
A longer pry for a paint tin
You will accept more bulk for a paint-tin lid or a jammed locker. The Gerber Chonk Micarta is 9.9 cm and 68 g, about £17.99, with 4.6 from 175 ratings, a belt clip and still no pliers.
Jaws or a crimp
You need needle-nose pliers. The Gerber MP600 is the only pliers tool here, about £92.11, with 4.5 from 64 ratings and one UK review in the file. The title says Black and the colour field says Silver.
Common questions about Gerber multi tools
Which Gerber multi tool is the top pick in this set?
The top pick is the Gerber Shard 7-in-1, ASIN B077926SLG, at about £10.00. It is 4.6 out of 5 from 5,463 amazon.co.uk ratings, the largest sample in the 4.6 band. The Hatchet, the Broadhead and the Chonk also score 92, because the score is the star line divided by five. The Shard takes the badge on sample size. It is a one-piece keychain pry and opener, not pliers, and the score is not a lab test.
Which Gerber multi tool is the best value?
The best value is the Gerber Hatchet, ASIN B0F59WL76K, at about £8.28. It is 4.6 out of 5 from 415 ratings, the lowest shelf price among the 4.6 listings on 22 October 2026. The written UK sample is only three short blocks, so the badge is that price in the star band, not a long review record. It is a 20 g keychain tool with a miniature axe. It is not pliers and not a full-size hatchet.
How much does a Gerber multi tool cost?
On 22 October 2026 the cheaper keychain listings were about £8.28 to £10.00: the Hatchet, the Shard DT, the Broadhead and the Shard 7-in-1. Mid in this folder is the Shard 3-in-1 at about £16.79 and the Chonk at about £17.99. The MP600 pliers tool is about £92.11. A rule of thumb for a wider pliers range is about £24–£55, or about £90–£105, from named shop prices, not a market average.
What should you check before you buy?
Start with the job. Pliers and crimps need a folding pliers tool. Tape, a staple, a paint-tin lid or a small screw can be a solid keychain tool or a longer pry. Then check any blade, because a locking blade is not the UK folding-pocketknife exception. Size is next: about 20–28 g for a keyring, and more steel for a pocket pry. Prefer a large amazon.co.uk sample on the exact listing you will order.
Can you carry a Gerber multi tool in public in the UK?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Criminal Justice Act 1988 section 139 covers a blade or a sharp point in public unless a defence applies. A folding pocketknife is excepted only if the cutting edge is not over 3 inches and it does not lock. Scotland has the same 3 inch exception. A bladeless pry is not automatically outside the rule if it is sharply pointed. This is not advice on your own carry.
Does an airline-safe line clear UK cabin baggage?
No. The UK CAA tells passengers to put multi-tools in the hold. Work tools such as screwdrivers are prohibited in the cabin, and pointed parts may be prohibited even when a knife blade is under 6 cm. A line on a listing that says airline safe is the maker’s wording. It is not a UK cabin clearance, including on the Shard 7-in-1 listing that prints that phrase.
Is the Shard 3-in-1 a separate review sample from the Shard DT?
No. The review text on the Shard 3-in-1, ASIN B0F696ZS9K, matches the Shard DT file, ASIN B0F59YBB8W, and both show 4.4 from 57 ratings. Count that sample once, on the Shard DT. The 3-in-1 is about £16.79 against about £9.49 for the Shard DT, for another three-function keychain brief. Do not read the star line as a second cohort of 57 reviews.
Will one of these replace a powered garden cutter?
No. These are hand tools for tape, a lid, a small screw, a pry or a pair of jaws. They do not prune, cut thick wire, or replace an oscillating cutter. A powered garden cut belongs with a garden multi tool. Stop for live mains, gas fittings and head-height pruning, and for any personal question about a locked blade.
Our verdict
The top pick is the Gerber Shard 7-in-1 at about £10.00. The score is the amazon.co.uk star rating divided by five, so 4.6 is 92. The Hatchet, the Broadhead and the Chonk also score 92. The top-pick badge goes to the Shard because it has the largest sample on that line, 5,463 ratings. The best value is the Gerber Hatchet at about £8.28, 4.6 from 415 ratings, the lowest price in that band. The written UK sample on the Hatchet is short. Neither score is a lab test of pry strength or of whether you may carry the tool.
Best overallView offer
Gerber Shard 7-in-1
4.6 from 5,463 amazon.co.uk ratings, the largest sample in the 4.6 band, at about £10.00. A keychain pry, not pliers.
Best value
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Gerber Hatchet
About £8.28, the lowest shelf price among the 4.6 listings, with 415 ratings. The written UK sample is short.
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: 22 October 2026
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Guides to Gerber multi tools
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Gerber multi tool buying guideThe order of questions before price: job, blade, size, the tip you will use, and the review sample.Best Gerber multi toolWho the strongest listing evidence is for, and who should skip that pick.How to use a Gerber multi toolShort jobs, grip, and the point where you stop. Not the statute and not the table.Gerber multi tool UK carry rulesPublic carry, sale age and cabin baggage. Law and the UK CAA, not star ratings.Pliers or a keychain toolWhen you need jaws, and when a solid keychain tool or a pocket pry is enough.
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Sources
Sources from the research digest, last checked on 22 October 2026. Shelf prices and star lines are the amazon.co.uk listings captured on 22 October 2026.
- GOV.UK, Buying and carrying knives and weapons (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Criminal Justice Act 1988, section 139 (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995, section 49 (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Ask the Police, Q337, lock knives and multi-tools (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- UK CAA, CAP 1555, cabin baggage (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Gerber warranty (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Prevention of Crime Act 1953, section 1 (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015 (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- amazon.co.uk listings for the seven tools in this set (retrieved 22 October 2026)
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