{"id":6882,"date":"2018-12-17T20:34:37","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T20:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/?p=6882"},"modified":"2020-03-16T19:05:04","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T19:05:04","slug":"gear-review-gerber-center-drive-multi-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/?p=6882","title":{"rendered":"Gear Review: Gerber Center-Drive Multi-Tool"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gerber&#8217;s Center Drive multi-tool may be one of many in the highly competitive multi-tool market, but its name clearly tells you what its key design feature is. Gerber have gone all out with the capabilities of the built-in screwdriver bit holder, along with considering the ergonomics when using a screwdriver which has a multi-tool as the handle. So Gerber aligned the axis of the bit holder to be as close to the centre line of the tool as possible. The Center-Drive tool also includes a larger than normal knife blade, powerful sprung pliers with replaceable wire cutters plus even more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-17-the-driver-P1330036.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"370\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-17-the-driver-P1330036.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-17-the-driver-P1330036-600x278.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-17-the-driver-P1330036-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-17-the-driver-P1330036-768x355.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>A few more details:<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ll be taking a good look round this tool, first what is in the box, then focusing on the headline feature before taking in the rest of it.<\/p>\n<h4>What&#8217;s in the box?:<\/h4>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-6884 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-6884 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-m-col2 fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom fg-no-js\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-6884\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;src&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;srcset&quot;}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-01-box-P1320975.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6885\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 01 box P1320975\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-01-box-P1320975\/1428059483.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-02-box-contents-P1320980.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A quality pouch is provided.\" data-caption-desc=\"A quality pouch is provided.\" data-attachment-id=\"6886\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-02-box-contents-P1320980\/2859532090.jpg\" title=\"A quality pouch is provided.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A quality pouch is provided.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-03-bits-P1320984.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The bits are standard 1\/4&quot; Hex fitting.\" data-caption-desc=\"The bits are standard 1\/4&quot; Hex fitting.\" data-attachment-id=\"6887\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-03-bits-P1320984\/1016769800.jpg\" title=\"The bits are standard 1\/4&quot; Hex fitting.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The bits are standard 1\/4\" Hex fitting.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-04-bits-P1320987.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6888\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 04 bits P1320987\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-04-bits-P1320987\/3215379380.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-05-pouch-P1320995.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6889\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 05 pouch P1320995\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-05-pouch-P1320995\/4145448738.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-06-pouch-embroidery-P1320997.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The pouch has an embroidered logo.\" data-caption-desc=\"The pouch has an embroidered logo.\" data-attachment-id=\"6890\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-06-pouch-embroidery-P1320997\/1455652691.jpg\" title=\"The pouch has an embroidered logo.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The pouch has an embroidered logo.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-07-pouch-back-P1330004.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Usable as a belt pouch or MOLLE mount.\" data-caption-desc=\"Usable as a belt pouch or MOLLE mount.\" data-attachment-id=\"6891\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-07-pouch-back-P1330004\/3404539239.jpg\" title=\"Usable as a belt pouch or MOLLE mount.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Usable as a belt pouch or MOLLE mount.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-08-pouch-popper-P1330007.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6892\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 08 pouch popper P1330007\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-08-pouch-popper-P1330007\/3270523442.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-09-pouch-pals-P1330012.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6893\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 09 pouch pals P1330012\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-09-pouch-pals-P1330012\/1250845900.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-10-pouch-open-P1330014.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Separate compartments for the tool and bits keeps things neat.\" data-caption-desc=\"Separate compartments for the tool and bits keeps things neat.\" data-attachment-id=\"6894\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-10-pouch-open-P1330014\/227431590.jpg\" title=\"Separate compartments for the tool and bits keeps things neat.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Separate compartments for the tool and bits keeps things neat.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-11-pouch-space-P1330018.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6895\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 11 pouch space P1330018\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-11-pouch-space-P1330018\/1155044088.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-12-pouch-bits-P1330021.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6896\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 12 pouch bits P1330021\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-12-pouch-bits-P1330021\/3029662010.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-13-pouch-bits-side-P1330024.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Tool and bits both fitted in the pouch does make it a bit thicker.\" data-caption-desc=\"Tool and bits both fitted in the pouch does make it a bit thicker.\" data-attachment-id=\"6897\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-13-pouch-bits-side-P1330024\/1065736265.jpg\" title=\"Tool and bits both fitted in the pouch does make it a bit thicker.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Tool and bits both fitted in the pouch does make it a bit thicker.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-14-with-pouch-P1330026.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6898\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 14 with pouch P1330026\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-14-with-pouch-P1330026\/3621546643.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-15-cleaning-P1330030.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Beware the black finish (as is typical) initially comes off enough to make things dirty.\" data-caption-desc=\"Beware the black finish (as is typical) initially comes off enough to make things dirty.\" data-attachment-id=\"6899\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-15-cleaning-P1330030\/3563533799.jpg\" title=\"Beware the black finish (as is typical) initially comes off enough to make things dirty.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Beware the black finish (as is typical) initially comes off enough to make things dirty.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<h4>The driver in the Center Drive:<\/h4>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-6900 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-6900 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-m-col2 fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom fg-no-js\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-6900\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;src&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;srcset&quot;}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-18-centre-P1330045.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The &#039;centre&#039; in Gerber Center-Drive.\" data-caption-desc=\"The &#039;centre&#039; in Gerber Center-Drive.\" data-attachment-id=\"6901\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-18-centre-P1330045\/1203868462.jpg\" title=\"The &#039;centre&#039; in Gerber Center-Drive.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The 'centre' in Gerber Center-Drive.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-19-driver-folded-P1330049.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"That long bit holder folds in neatly.\" data-caption-desc=\"That long bit holder folds in neatly.\" data-attachment-id=\"6902\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-19-driver-folded-P1330049\/668151520.jpg\" title=\"That long bit holder folds in neatly.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">That long bit holder folds in neatly.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-20-driver-folded-P1330058.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6903\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 20 driver folded P1330058\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-20-driver-folded-P1330058\/2865687303.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-21-driver-details-P1330059.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The Center-Drive&#039;s bit holder gives more reach than other multi-tools.\" data-caption-desc=\"The Center-Drive&#039;s bit holder gives more reach than other multi-tools.\" data-attachment-id=\"6904\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-21-driver-details-P1330059\/4260974080.jpg\" title=\"The Center-Drive&#039;s bit holder gives more reach than other multi-tools.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The Center-Drive's bit holder gives more reach than other multi-tools.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-22-driver-lock-P1330062.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A liner-lock style lock secures the bit holder in the open position.\" data-caption-desc=\"A liner-lock style lock secures the bit holder in the open position.\" data-attachment-id=\"6905\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-22-driver-lock-P1330062\/2001622908.jpg\" title=\"A liner-lock style lock secures the bit holder in the open position.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A liner-lock style lock secures the bit holder in the open position.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-23-driver-lock-P1330065.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6906\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 23 driver lock P1330065\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-23-driver-lock-P1330065\/3746453878.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-24-driver-locked-P1330068.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6907\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 24 driver locked P1330068\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-24-driver-locked-P1330068\/771796507.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-25-driver-offset-P1330076.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Though centred in one axis, the bit holder does sit slightly to one side.\" data-caption-desc=\"Though centred in one axis, the bit holder does sit slightly to one side.\" data-attachment-id=\"6908\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-25-driver-offset-P1330076\/88269517.jpg\" title=\"Though centred in one axis, the bit holder does sit slightly to one side.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Though centred in one axis, the bit holder does sit slightly to one side.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-26-driver-hex-P1330077.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"It takes standard 1\/4&quot; Hex bits.\" data-caption-desc=\"It takes standard 1\/4&quot; Hex bits.\" data-attachment-id=\"6909\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-26-driver-hex-P1330077\/2857022985.jpg\" title=\"It takes standard 1\/4&quot; Hex bits.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">It takes standard 1\/4\" Hex bits.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-27-driver-magnet-P1330082.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A magnet holds the bits in place.\" data-caption-desc=\"A magnet holds the bits in place.\" data-attachment-id=\"6910\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-27-driver-magnet-P1330082\/2547720067.jpg\" title=\"A magnet holds the bits in place.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A magnet holds the bits in place.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-30-driver-catch-P1330086.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A small friction-ramp holds the bit holder in the closed position.\" data-caption-desc=\"A small friction-ramp holds the bit holder in the closed position.\" data-attachment-id=\"6913\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-30-driver-catch-P1330086\/4024485959.jpg\" title=\"A small friction-ramp holds the bit holder in the closed position.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A small friction-ramp holds the bit holder in the closed position.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-29-driver-catch-closed-P1330090.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6912\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 29 driver catch closed P1330090\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-29-driver-catch-closed-P1330090\/2433641867.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<h4>A good look round the Gerber Center Drive &#8211; Things to look out for:<\/h4>\n<p>With the featured functions of the bit driver and large knife blade, the Center Drive has an asymmetrical layout with one handle carrying these features on the outside, and the other handle having further tools folded into the inside; this gallery takes you around all of these.<br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-6915 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-6915 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-m-col2 fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom fg-no-js\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-6915\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;src&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;srcset&quot;}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-31-knife-P1330092.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Working our way round - the knife blade.\" data-caption-desc=\"Working our way round - the knife blade.\" data-attachment-id=\"6916\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-31-knife-P1330092\/45116527.jpg\" title=\"Working our way round - the knife blade.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Working our way round - the knife blade.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-32-knife-blade-P1330096.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A longer than average blade for a multi-tool.\" data-caption-desc=\"A longer than average blade for a multi-tool.\" data-attachment-id=\"6917\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-32-knife-blade-P1330096\/961508069.jpg\" title=\"A longer than average blade for a multi-tool.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A longer than average blade for a multi-tool.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-33-knife-lock-P1330101.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A liner-lock keeps the blade open.\" data-caption-desc=\"A liner-lock keeps the blade open.\" data-attachment-id=\"6918\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-33-knife-lock-P1330101\/1805840714.jpg\" title=\"A liner-lock keeps the blade open.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A liner-lock keeps the blade open.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-34-knife-open-P1330107.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6919\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 34 knife open P1330107\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-34-knife-open-P1330107\/2079535692.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-35-knife-tip-burr-P1330108.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"This blade arrived with burrs left on. A quick strop and this was fixed.\" data-caption-desc=\"This blade arrived with burrs left on. A quick strop and this was fixed.\" data-attachment-id=\"6920\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-35-knife-tip-burr-P1330108\/3328967870.jpg\" title=\"This blade arrived with burrs left on. A quick strop and this was fixed.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">This blade arrived with burrs left on. A quick strop and this was fixed.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-36-knife-opening-hole-P1330111.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A long and thin opening hole needs to be used with care.\" data-caption-desc=\"A long and thin opening hole needs to be used with care.\" data-attachment-id=\"6921\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-36-knife-opening-hole-P1330111\/33534701.jpg\" title=\"A long and thin opening hole needs to be used with care.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A long and thin opening hole needs to be used with care.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-37-plier-slider-P1330121.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"With the pliers retracted the locking button sits low.\" data-caption-desc=\"With the pliers retracted the locking button sits low.\" data-attachment-id=\"6922\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-37-plier-slider-P1330121\/24927724.jpg\" title=\"With the pliers retracted the locking button sits low.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">With the pliers retracted the locking button sits low.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-38-plier-lock-P1330127.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"When the pliers are open the locking button clicks into place.\" data-caption-desc=\"When the pliers are open the locking button clicks into place.\" data-attachment-id=\"6923\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-38-plier-lock-P1330127\/3287538749.jpg\" title=\"When the pliers are open the locking button clicks into place.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">When the pliers are open the locking button clicks into place.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-39-pliers-open-P1330130.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The pliers are sprung so the handles open themselves.\" data-caption-desc=\"The pliers are sprung so the handles open themselves.\" data-attachment-id=\"6924\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-39-pliers-open-P1330130\/3279266537.jpg\" title=\"The pliers are sprung so the handles open themselves.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The pliers are sprung so the handles open themselves.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-40-plier-jaws-P1330133.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"It has multi-purpose needle-nose pliers.\" data-caption-desc=\"It has multi-purpose needle-nose pliers.\" data-attachment-id=\"6925\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-40-plier-jaws-P1330133\/4159295314.jpg\" title=\"It has multi-purpose needle-nose pliers.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">It has multi-purpose needle-nose pliers.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-41-wire-cutters-P1330136.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Rotatable and replaceable wire cutting jaw inserts are used.\" data-caption-desc=\"Rotatable and replaceable wire cutting jaw inserts are used.\" data-attachment-id=\"6926\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-41-wire-cutters-P1330136\/1201908863.jpg\" title=\"Rotatable and replaceable wire cutting jaw inserts are used.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Rotatable and replaceable wire cutting jaw inserts are used.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-42-wire-cutters-close-P1330148.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"These inserts have a wire trapping notch.\" data-caption-desc=\"These inserts have a wire trapping notch.\" data-attachment-id=\"6927\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-42-wire-cutters-close-P1330148\/1333884692.jpg\" title=\"These inserts have a wire trapping notch.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">These inserts have a wire trapping notch.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-43-plier-jaws-fit-P1330141.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Jaw alignment is very good.\" data-caption-desc=\"Jaw alignment is very good.\" data-attachment-id=\"6928\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-43-plier-jaws-fit-P1330141\/2022989957.jpg\" title=\"Jaw alignment is very good.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Jaw alignment is very good.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-44-spare-bit-P1330150.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Inside one handle is a single bit holder.\" data-caption-desc=\"Inside one handle is a single bit holder.\" data-attachment-id=\"6929\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-44-spare-bit-P1330150\/2508102310.jpg\" title=\"Inside one handle is a single bit holder.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Inside one handle is a single bit holder.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-45-spare-bit-out-P1330158.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The tool can have one bit here and one in the main bit holder.\" data-caption-desc=\"The tool can have one bit here and one in the main bit holder.\" data-attachment-id=\"6930\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-45-spare-bit-out-P1330158\/1324015733.jpg\" title=\"The tool can have one bit here and one in the main bit holder.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The tool can have one bit here and one in the main bit holder.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-46-handle-2-P1330166.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The other handle has four other folding tools.\" data-caption-desc=\"The other handle has four other folding tools.\" data-attachment-id=\"6931\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-46-handle-2-P1330166\/1154564170.jpg\" title=\"The other handle has four other folding tools.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The other handle has four other folding tools.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-47-handle-2-lock-P1330168.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A plastic slider locks and unlocks these tools.\" data-caption-desc=\"A plastic slider locks and unlocks these tools.\" data-attachment-id=\"6932\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-47-handle-2-lock-P1330168\/642063476.jpg\" title=\"A plastic slider locks and unlocks these tools.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A plastic slider locks and unlocks these tools.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-48-handle-tools-P1330170.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6933\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 48 handle tools P1330170\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-48-handle-tools-P1330170\/2234612528.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-49-awl-P1330177.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"As you open each tool the sliding lock is pushed back.\" data-caption-desc=\"As you open each tool the sliding lock is pushed back.\" data-attachment-id=\"6934\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-49-awl-P1330177\/3948477135.jpg\" title=\"As you open each tool the sliding lock is pushed back.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">As you open each tool the sliding lock is pushed back.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-50-awl-locked-P1330179.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Once fully open the lock slides back forwards to lock the tool in place.\" data-caption-desc=\"Once fully open the lock slides back forwards to lock the tool in place.\" data-attachment-id=\"6935\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-50-awl-locked-P1330179\/2755652619.jpg\" title=\"Once fully open the lock slides back forwards to lock the tool in place.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Once fully open the lock slides back forwards to lock the tool in place.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-51-awl-close-P1330184.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"First is an awl.\" data-caption-desc=\"First is an awl.\" data-attachment-id=\"6936\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-51-awl-close-P1330184\/2206898319.jpg\" title=\"First is an awl.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">First is an awl.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-52-pry-P1330185.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Then a multi-purpose prying tool \/ bottle opener.\" data-caption-desc=\"Then a multi-purpose prying tool \/ bottle opener.\" data-attachment-id=\"6937\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-52-pry-P1330185\/3051112285.jpg\" title=\"Then a multi-purpose prying tool \/ bottle opener.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Then a multi-purpose prying tool \/ bottle opener.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-53-pry-P1330191.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"The other side of the prying tool.\" data-caption-desc=\"The other side of the prying tool.\" data-attachment-id=\"6938\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-53-pry-P1330191\/249248168.jpg\" title=\"The other side of the prying tool.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The other side of the prying tool.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-54-file-P1330193.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A double sided file.\" data-caption-desc=\"A double sided file.\" data-attachment-id=\"6939\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-54-file-P1330193\/1871824821.jpg\" title=\"A double sided file.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A double sided file.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-55-file-P1330194.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6940\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 55 file P1330194\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-55-file-P1330194\/594378089.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-56-serrated-P1330202.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Plus a serrated blade.\" data-caption-desc=\"Plus a serrated blade.\" data-attachment-id=\"6941\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-56-serrated-P1330202\/1673507612.jpg\" title=\"Plus a serrated blade.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Plus a serrated blade.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-57-serrated-P1330204.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6942\" data-caption-title=\"Gerber Center Drive 57 serrated P1330204\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-57-serrated-P1330204\/3028993344.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-58-serrated-P1330206.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Even the edge bevels are black coated.\" data-caption-desc=\"Even the edge bevels are black coated.\" data-attachment-id=\"6943\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-58-serrated-P1330206\/695786595.jpg\" title=\"Even the edge bevels are black coated.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Even the edge bevels are black coated.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-61-tool-lock-P1330229.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Here you can see the lock spring with the lock engaged.\" data-caption-desc=\"Here you can see the lock spring with the lock engaged.\" data-attachment-id=\"6944\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-61-tool-lock-P1330229\/2223331426.jpg\" title=\"Here you can see the lock spring with the lock engaged.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Here you can see the lock spring with the lock engaged.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-62-tool-lock-P1330231.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"And the lock released.\" data-caption-desc=\"And the lock released.\" data-attachment-id=\"6945\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-62-tool-lock-P1330231\/1876181430.jpg\" title=\"And the lock released.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">And the lock released.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<h3>What it is like to use?<\/h3>\n<p>Having seen some less than positive comments about this tool, I felt the need to address these first before going into more on how I have been getting on with it. In particular I wanted to mention the often overlooked aspect that a multi-tool, by its very nature is a jack-of-all-trades and as such a-master-of-none. All tools have their limits and it is up to the user to apply appropriate force and use the tool in a reasonable way. Multi-tools will get you so far, and are a tool-kit in one package, they can&#8217;t do it all. In every job I&#8217;ve used the Center Drive for I&#8217;ve not been trying to push it to its limits; heavy jobs need dedicated tools. Use it appropriately and enjoy the benefits.<\/p>\n<p>With that said, there is one design aspect you should be warned about. The knife blade has an opening hole for one-handed use, however there is a high likelihood you will cut yourself if you use it. In the sample on test, the knife blade has a good resistance to movement (which helps keep it closed) and this requires a certain amount of force to rotate the blade open. This amount of force pushes the thumb quite hard onto the side of the blade, so much so the cutting edge touches your skin. Initially I found small skin flaps forming on my thumb, then realised where they came from. Check the images I took from my Instagram posts on this in the gallery below an you will see what I mean.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-6947 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-6947 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-m-col2 fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom fg-no-js\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-6947\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;src&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;srcset&quot;}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-59-in-hand-driver-P1330215.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Excellent reach and usability of the main bit holder.\" data-caption-desc=\"Excellent reach and usability of the main bit holder.\" data-attachment-id=\"6948\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-59-in-hand-driver-P1330215\/2447635507.jpg\" title=\"Excellent reach and usability of the main bit holder.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Excellent reach and usability of the main bit holder.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-60-in-hand-pliers-P1330221.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Sprung jaws make this very easy to work with.\" data-caption-desc=\"Sprung jaws make this very easy to work with.\" data-attachment-id=\"6949\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-60-in-hand-pliers-P1330221\/2134652142.jpg\" title=\"Sprung jaws make this very easy to work with.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Sprung jaws make this very easy to work with.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_20180824_100910_026.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6952\" data-caption-title=\"IMG_20180824_100910_026\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/IMG_20180824_100910_026\/2726568857.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_20180824_100910_023.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Watch that cutting edge when OHO!\" data-caption-desc=\"Watch that cutting edge when OHO!\" data-attachment-id=\"6950\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/IMG_20180824_100910_023\/1960937086.jpg\" title=\"Watch that cutting edge when OHO!\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Watch that cutting edge when OHO!<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_20180824_100910_025.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Oh so useful to have around.\" data-caption-desc=\"Oh so useful to have around.\" data-attachment-id=\"6951\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/IMG_20180824_100910_025\/276093208.jpg\" title=\"Oh so useful to have around.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Oh so useful to have around.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<p>With all that out of the way we can look at what makes this tool particularly good. Personally, my main uses of a multi-tool, in order, are as a screwdriver, then the pliers, the file, pry-bar, awl, after which it depends on the tool, and as I carry a dedicated knife, using the multi-tool knife is generally only a last resort backup.<\/p>\n<p>So my most frequent need will be for the screwdriver tool, and the Center Drive has an extended, centred, standard 1\/4&#8243; Hex bit-holder. That is something to take in and consider. No special bits are required, any 1\/4&#8243; Hex bits you have can be used. The first thing I did was pop a PZ2 (not supplied) into the bit holder as this is my number one bit type used. Multi-tool screwdrivers are often awkward to use as they are generally to one side or other and not that long; not so with the Center Drive. The extended bit holder make it so much easier to see the screw head, and access internal screws, or those near a corner. Clearly with a folding tool like this you can&#8217;t 100% centre the bit holder, but it is centred in relation to the widest part of the tool, and this makes it much easier to use. This is the best built-in multi-tool screwdriver I&#8217;ve used.<\/p>\n<p>Onto my second most needed tool, the pliers. Since I first used sprung pliers (probably some jewellers pliers), it makes non-sprung pliers seem a pain to use, especially when manipulating the work piece. Having OTF pliers, the Center Drive is able to have sprung pliers (the unfolding type of multi-tool pliers typically have no spring), and thanks to the spring just become an extension of your hand, allowing you to focus completely on the work.<\/p>\n<p>As you might expect from a multi-tool file, it is not that sharp, but it lets you take off those rough edges from softer materials and non-ferrous metals well enough.<\/p>\n<p>One disappointment is the serrated knife blade, which, in this example, is blunt. The cutting edge has the same black coating as the blade, making it appear as if it never got a final sharpen.<\/p>\n<p>The awl has no sharp cutting edge, so is really just a metal spike, useful for all sorts of little jobs. Next to this is one of the best prying tools I&#8217;ve seen on a multi-tool and will get into narrow gaps as well as being able to lift small nails.<\/p>\n<p>All of this is no good if you don&#8217;t have it with you. The included pouch has two compartments, one for the set of bits, and one for the tool. Should you want to go lower profile, you can leave the full set of bits out (still having two in the tool itself) and the pouch slims down &#8211; belt or MOLLE mounted you&#8217;ll have it with you.<\/p>\n<h3>Review Summary<\/h3>\n<p><i>The views expressed in this summary table are from the point of view of the reviewer\u2019s personal use. I am not a member of the armed forces and cannot comment on its use beyond a cutting tool or field\/hunting knife.<\/p>\n<p>Something that might be a \u2018pro\u2019 for one user can be a \u2018con\u2019 for another, so the comments are categorised based on my requirements. You should consider all points and if they could be beneficial to you.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>_______________________________________________<br \/>\nThings I like<br \/>\n_______________________________________________<\/b><br \/>\nCentred, extended, 1\/4&#8243; standard Hex bit holder.<br \/>\nSpring loaded Out-The-Front pliers.<br \/>\nVersatile prying tool.<br \/>\nQuality carry pouch.<br \/>\nReplaceable wire cutter.<\/p>\n<p><b>_______________________________________________<br \/>\nWhat doesn&#8217;t work so well for me<br \/>\n_______________________________________________<\/b><br \/>\nOne-Handed-Opening the main knife blade can cut you.<br \/>\nSerrated blade was blunt.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-16-closed-P1330035.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"481\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-16-closed-P1330035.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-16-closed-P1330035-600x361.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-16-closed-P1330035-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gerber-Center-Drive-16-closed-P1330035-768x462.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Discussing the Review:<\/h4>\n<h5><i>The ideal place to discuss this reviews is on a forum. If you started reading the shorter forum version of the review, but followed the link this full exclusive review, please return to that forum to discuss the review there.<br \/>\nIf you read the review entirely on Tactical Reviews, please consider one of the following to join in, or start, a discussion.<\/i><\/h5>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bladeforums.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BladeForums &#8211; Knife Reviews<\/a><\/b> (US based Forum for Knife Discussion)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.candlepowerforums.com\/vb\/forumdisplay.php?181-Knife-Reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CandlePowerForums &#8211; Knife Reviews Section<\/a><\/b> (Largest and Friendliest Flashlight Community Forum)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0.png 200w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Round-Sticker-V1-0-45x45.png 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gerber&#8217;s Center Drive multi-tool may be one of many in the highly competitive multi-tool market, but its name clearly tells you what its key design feature is. 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