David Konstant
2025-08-30 12:34:11
Overall: This keychain tool is pretty useful. Its got a lot of function, but the bottle opener will likely get the most use. The material feels really sturdy. This tool is as slim as a standard key, but sticks out a bit with a little curve on the end for the flathead screwdriver. For less than $10 bucks, this is an awesome addition to my keychain. This IS NOT a Leatherman. Its NOT a swiss army knife. Don't expect it to be able to fit every screw in your house or use it to pry open a bank vault. It is what its advertised to be, all the functions work well (haven't tried wire stripper). Be realistic on what you will get out of this. I see a lot of reviews where people complain that it didn't fit some screw etc. If you are doing home repairs, use a real screwdriver set. If you want to have something on your keys to open beers, tighten an occasional screw or pry off a lid, this little guy will be your friendDetailed ReviewBottle opener: very stable, so much better than those free ones the you get from beer companies. No problems opening any bottles, even the annoying hard to open Modelo bottles. I don't foresee this opener breaking like all the little cheapies do. Its also slimmer than those little bottle openers, which is nice when you don't want a thick wad in your pocket.Screwdrivers: Phillips head is the best one, its got a little length to it, so lets you work with the deeper screws nicely. The two flathead screwdrivers are decent, and I was able to turn a nice amount of screws with them. However, neither set will work with every screw you have. Think about your screwdriver set, you have about 6 sizes for each shape.Pry Bar: pretty strong for how small it is. It'll do jobs bigger than you expect, like opening a can of paint with no problem. A little awkward to use at first because you may be worried it'll snap, but it surprised me.Wire Stripper: Look okay, I haven't tried it, I can't imagine that it'll blow me away, and it looks like you would need to be very patient to use this feature.Keychain hole: I thought it looked huge at first, but I will say that its pretty great. The size allows it to more freely on any keychain.EXTRA USE: Its not listen, but with the two flat head screwdrivers being being on a curved end of the tool and being a little sharp, you can use it as a tiny fork. I would never try to eat a full meal with it, but if you are in a bind, it will definitely do the trick. Got a hot piece of meat on the grill that you don't want to burn yourself on and your grill tools aren't next to you? Yes you can. Warning: How clean is it in your pocket?
Linda Mitrovich
2025-06-08 18:21:27
This gadget is just COOL. It is so many little useful tools in one compact, well designed, and durable package. It's ideal on a keychain, or just keep it in your car or office drawer or wherever. The price is AMAZING -- making it even more irresistible.
JB
2025-05-30 14:23:05
Honestly, people giving this less than three stars are pretty ridiculous. Reading through the one star reviews were laughable, one person was actually trying to make a point that you should just go with this other option, which was five times as much. Seriously people, how do you give this a negative review unless you really had no clue what you were buying. "No worries, I won't read the description, or pay attention to the fact that it's $6"As far as the tools, I was able to re-assemble my gear shifter in my car one day when it decided to suddenly come apart. I've been able to open cans and bottles with ease, I've pried at crap and screwed in loose screws in the stalls at random public restrooms. I think people underestimate the tools included, but if they don't it's $6.00 and the size of a key!!! Also, the finish is great.Pros:Useful, handy, great size, inexpensive, awesomeCons:None at allOverall, people need to stop expecting the world from products. Sometimes if you're spending a couple bucks for something, you might not be able to to climb a mountain with it. It's sure saved me in numerous cases and it fits on my keychain.UPDATE (2015-05-08):I've owned this little baby for over a year now, and since I've bought a couple more for myself and for various family members. I now know probably a dozen people that carry these on them on a daily basis and each of which has come insanely in handy. A quick update on the shard: the finish has worn amazingly, it has a very nice patina going and I love it. I've since tried a couple of other pocket multi-tools and none of them are built this stout. I have another one I carry that has a ruler on it, and that's seriously the most useful part, the bottle opener sucks and the screw-driver end is far too large. The Shard still has the spot in my mind for best pocket tool, and really the bottle opener is fantastic!
Flindaddy
2025-05-03 16:01:40
It's a nifty little tool that comes in handy for prying and driving screws. Doesn't take up much room on the keychain. The only knock is the double tip thing is pretty sharp. I would recommend filing that down to prevent accidental hand injury or holes in pockets.
Ricardo Pinheiro Elias
2025-04-22 12:22:13
Excelente mini ferramenta que cabe perfeitamente no chaveiro. Leve e funcional além da qualidade Gerber que é indiscutÃvel.
Mayed Alredha
2025-04-11 11:23:21
Always passes airport security, easy to carry and has come useful a few times.
Rodrigo P.
2025-02-05 11:52:23
Bem pequeno para edc ficou bem no kit
Wilbur
2024-12-31 15:09:09
I expected this to be handy, it's more useful than I thought it would be.I've only had it 4 days but I've already used it to work Philips head screws (including accessing a loose indicator bulb on my car while in the middle of nowhere), tighten a loose mic holder mid-gig, open a couple of beers and pry some short nails. I'm a musician and recording engineer, both jobs involve me hauling a lot of gear around, and working to tight time margins. Having this in my pocket has already saved me a couple of trips to my car for a proper screwdriver, and a couple of trips from the couch to the kitchen for a proper bottle opener (there's a Rugby World Cup on, dontcha know).I'm not a tradesman. I'm not drilling into walls, cutting sheet metal or sawing through 2x4s while on a gig. I just need small, capable tools that'll do the job well enough, without adding much weight or bulk to the pile of gear I'm already hauling around. Between this and the Leatherman Surge that lives in my cable bag (the Surge is too big and heavy to keep in a pocket), I've got pretty much all the hand tools I find myself needing while out and about. Obviously, neither are replacements for the full size hand tools they share functions with. However, the Shard is excellent to have on a key chain for those simple little jobs when you don't have your tool box at hand. When I'm doing something that requires real tools, I use real tools.I'd assumed the Philips driver would be pokey in the pocket, but I've not noticed this thing on my keychain at all (my keychain also has a car key, some house keys, a drum key and a small pill box containing ear plugs, all hanging off a locking carabiner for quick removal).I was deciding between this and the Leatherman Brewzer. I'm very pleased I went with the Gerber Shard, it costs less and seems to do more. It's smaller than it looks from the photos online, but it's well designed and fits surprisingly well in my XL hands. I'll probably buy a few more of these to give as presents.Pros:Useful Philips/flat head drivers (these are the winners for me so far)Useful mini pry barDecent bottle opener (Better than the cheapo aluminium one it replaced)Solid build quality. I don't expect this to fail, ever (it'll take a lot of abuse before the steel is stripped off the Philips driver)Disappears onto your keychain until you need itComfortable to use, plus the shape of the body lends a surprising amount of torque to the Philips driverCons:£6+ is a lot for 5p worth of steelThe flat-head drivers are too thick for glasses screws (not an issue for me, but it might be for you)Because of the pry bend, it doesn't sit well in pockets on its own
Ivan C.
2024-12-25 16:07:31
Ya llevo usándola un tiempo y le he exigido bastante y abusado de ella y no tiene desgaste o daño alguno que sea de consideración manejo solventes pinturas y aceites trabajo con metal y madera y me encanta usarla a cada oportunidad que tengo pues es bastante práctica y me encato