The Gerber Suspension-NXT is an update to their Suspension multi-tool, featuring a couple of improvements. It’s part of a limited selection of Gerber deals on Amazon, featuring this multi-tool and a couple of knives.
The Gerber NXT is typically priced at $30-35, and is on sale right now for $24.
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Compared to the Suspension, still in sale for $20, the Gerber Suspension-NXT is said to be slimmer while still being “up to the challenge of the professional tradesman.” It’s also said to have a “focused tool pack are ideal for EDC user.”
New features include a wire stripper, medium flathead screwdriver, awl, file, and ruler, while the following features are carried over from the classic Suspension: all outboard tools, all locking tools, and spring-loaded jaws.
In addition to being slimmer, the Suspension NXT sheds some weight and is a couple of ounces lighter than the Suspension (6.7 vs 9.0 oz).
The NXT looks to have decent user reviews. If you’re looking for last-minute gift ideas for yourself or others, you can snag this multi-tool for a discount right now. As mentioned, there are a couple of Gerber knives also on sale, you might want to check them out.
Deal Price: $24
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Features & Specs
- 4.25″ closed length
- 6.25″ open length
- Weighs 6.7 oz
- Needlenose pliers
- Regular pliers
- Wire cutter
- 2.25″ partially serrated knife blade
- Scissors
- Cross driver
- Large, medium, and small slotted drivers
- Can opener
- Bottle opener
- Awl
- File
- Ruler
- Wire stripper
- Limited lifetime warranty
Hilton
Nice thanks.
Gerald
While this is a good deal, I find it interesting that Gerber does not outright say this unit is not made in Portland Oregon. Almost as if they are hiding this information and do not want to admit this is made in China.
If there is nothing to hide, then there is no reason not to be transparent.
rob potson
When something is made in the USA, its usually prominently featured and even bragged about. So the omission of, automatically would make me assume China or similar outsourcing.
Koko The Talking Ape
I ordered this guy (thanks, Stuart!) Here are my reactions.
It’s my first full-sized multitool. I was looking at a Leatherman Wingman, but this was much cheaper.
I like:
– The spring-loaded pliers. Interestingly, the spring is hidden inside the joint, so it won’t gather dust or crap.
– Locking tools. That means I will actually use the screwdrivers, etc.
– A full-sized tool means the cutters are actually usable.
– A pretty good selection of tools. For me, a knife and scissors are not negotiable.
– Relatively light. I’ve played with multitools that feel like solid ingots of steel. This one feels like an actual tool, like a pair of pliers.
– The clip is long and sturdy.
I like not so much:
– The tools feel a little stiff when opening or closing them. But that’s common, and I’m sure they will loosen up with use. There is already some light oil visible, but if I get impatient, I’ll add a bit of Triflow (teflon-based, good for light loads like these tools.)
– The lock release sliders could be larger and grippier, given how often they will be used. The releases are about 5/32″ long, and don’t protrude much. Forget using this with gloves. It seems like they could have been 1/2″ without much trouble.
– The scissors seem smaller than they need to be. The cutting edges are about 1/2″ long, less than even some of the smaller Swiss Army Knife scissors.
– One of the tools, the larger slot-head screwdriver, is a little hard to open. Not impossible though.
– The “awl” is really an unsharpened, short knife blade. I can’t imagine actually using it as an awl.
– The plastic piece that has a lanyard hole is sharp, and will cause wear to the lanyard. The sharp edge is narrow and hard to reach with sandpaper or a file, so I’ll probably use a piece of string with maybe a little honing compound, and run it back and forth to soften that edge.
I think this tool would be an acceptable gift. They are still on sale at Amazon.
Notes:
– The tools are separated by what look like thin steel washers. Ambitious people might unscrew the joints and replace them with Teflon or brass washers. The joint screws appear to be T8 (I don’t have that particular Torx bit, so I can’t be sure.)
Eddie the Hook
I thinking about buying 1 or 2 for a teenager(s) , but would like to remove the knife blade. I’d rather not do it the messy way of cutting it off with a grinder. What other ideas are there ? unscrew it , remove the knofe blade & put a washer in its place ?
Koko The Talking Ape
I think that would work, if you could find a washer, or maybe just bar stock, of the right thickness. I just miked mine (with my cheapo digital calipers) and the blade is almost exactly 1/10″ thick.
Eddie the Hook
Thanks Koko. I just bought 2 of them at Home Depot. Ill give it a try tomorrow.
Eddie the Hook
It’s a no-go. I can’t remove the screw with out destroying it. I’m using the appropriate screwdriver, a T-9. I’ll have to see what / how the two mothers (my wife being one of them) want to proceed with it.