Gerber Shard Review - Affordable and Versatile Multi-tool for your EDC Keychain

I love efficient gear that provides maximum utility for it's size.  That's exactly what you get with the Gerber Shard.  For under $10 and weighing in at about 0.6 oz you can EDC a bottle opener, screwdriver, and mini prybar.  Gerber also advertises this little one peice multitool as being TSA friendly.  Though I haven’t flown with mine, I have taken it on multiple cruises with no issues of any kind.

This little guy features:

• Small Flat Screwdriver
• Medium Flat Screwdriver
• Philips Screwdriver
• Bottle Opener
• Pry Bar
• Wire Stripper
• Lanyard Hole (Not sure that this should count as a “feature”)

Of these features I’ve used the bottle opener and pry bar the most.  This pocket pry bar has saved my EDC knife from being exposed to several foolish tasks.  Many staples have been removed with this little pry bar. The bottle opener feature will get the job done, but may require more than one pry per bottle.

I’ve only found a handful of downsides with this little guy.  Like most EDC items the teflon finish on the Gerber Shard will scratch and fade.  I enjoy a nice faded, pocket worn finish on my EDC items so I don’t mind the patina that forms.  The screwdrivers are adequate but if you find yourself using them often, I would recommend supplementing the Gerber Shard with a compact screwdriver set such as Stanley 4-in-1.

Also, I highly recommend tying on a high visibility paracord lanyard if you don't attach the Gerber Shard to a keychain.

Final Verdict:

Specs:

Gerber Shard

Overall Length: 2.75”
Weight: 0.6 oz
Components: 7