Gerber 22-01470 Diesel Needlenose Multi-plier

by Gerber Legendary Blades

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With its industrial strength, easy handling, and super versatility, the Gerber 22-01470 Diesel Needlenose Multi-Plier offers everything you need to tackle tough tasks and tricky problems. The Diesel showcases a robust design with 12 stainless steel tools that are larger and more durable than average, along with Gerber's patented Saf.T.Plus component locking system and the convenience of quick, wrist-flick deployment.

The Gerber 22-01470 Diesel Needlenose Multi-Plier includes: Needlenose pliers Wire cutter Partially-serrated knife blade Cross point screwdriver Small, medium, and large flat blade screwdrivers Can opener Bottle opener File Saw Scissors

A host of job-specific tools help you tackle the task at hand.

A nylon ballistic-cloth sheath keeps the tool protected when not in use.View Larger.

Bigger, Stronger, Job-Specific Tools
Whether you're at work, in the middle of an epic road trip, or taking some time off to get reacquainted with the natural world, you'll find that the strength and durability of the Diesel often come to your rescue. Crafted from high-quality stainless steel, the Diesel offers a thicker-than-average blade with a versatile, half-serrated edge. And when the task at hand calls for more than a knife alone can handle, you'll appreciate the way the Diesel's 11 other tools give you a real leg up.

Job-specific tools make any task safer and easier to accomplish quickly. That's why this tool also includes a cross-point screwdriver, small, medium, and large flat-blade screwdrivers, a can opener, a bottle opener, a file, a saw, and scissors, as well as a dedicated wire cutter/stripper.

Unlike the bulky squared-off pliers on many multi-tools, the needle-nose pliers at the center of this tool are designed to fit in tight spots. Plus they can be opened quickly using one flick of the wrist, which makes working with them easy, intuitive, and one-handed.

Safe, User-Friendly Design for Peace of Mind
If you've ever had a folding knife close on your hand in the middle of making a tough cut, you'll have a special appreciation for Gerber's patented Saf.T.Plus system, which locks each component securely in place for worry-free use.

The refined lock and sliding buttons associated with this system are easy to use, and they're intuitively placed on the tool's handle for easy access.

Despite its broad range of features, this tool weighs just 8.6 ounces. It measures 6.61 inches overall and 4.92 inches closed. The handle is well-balanced for comfortable use and showcases an elegant bead blast finish.

This Gerber Multi-Tool also comes with a nylon ballistic-cloth sheath so that you can keep it protected when it's not in use.

Gerber's History of Ingenuity
Savvy. Moxie. Craftsmanship. Attention to detail. These are just a few of the company traits that contributed to Gerber's emergence as a world leader in outdoor gear. Joseph Gerber started Portland, Oregon's Gerber Advertising back in 1910, and one Christmas, he hired a local knife-maker to craft 25 sets of kitchen cutlery as client gifts. The knives were so popular, Mr. Gerber ultimately left his agency to launch Gerber Legendary Blades in 1939.

For more than half a century, Gerber Legendary Blades has been helping people fend for themselves. Gerber designs popular, dependable tools and knives along with other outdoor gear that helps users accomplish whatever tasks they may be faced with, promoting the lost art of self-reliance.

What's in the Box
Gerber 22-01470 Diesel Needlenose Multi-plier and nylon sheath.

Product Description

The Gerber® Diesel™ Multi-Plier® is a large and tough multi-tool that features the ease and convenience of wrist-flick deployment. The individual stainless-steel tools are each large and rugged and lock into place for maximum safety and security with the Saf.T.Plus™ system.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 3 inches ; 8.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009JS1GM
• Item model number: 22-01470
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,573 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding tool!, November 24, 2007

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ISD PCMAN (New England, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gerber 22-01470 Diesel Needlenose Multi-plier (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased mine as a kit from W*Mart. It included the extra bit set for less than most were selling just the tool for.

I use mine in my work EVERYDAY! It was tight at first but a very tiny bit of graphite powder made that work-in go faster and it's a breeze to deploy the pliers with just a flick of the wrist (everybody I work with grins when they hear that snap-open sound.) The great bit set (standard 1/4" screwdriver bits) comes with a piece that fits over the otherwise disappointing standard phillips head that comes built in. But this bit set lets me have what I need for any situation in the field.

The wire cutters cut clean and smoothly (important for the wiring we do) and the knive will cut through just about anything I need it to. There's a great saw blade (saw/knife) that cuts through thick plastics and wood. The scissors in this are bigger than the other models and I use them all the time.

I've had this tool about a year now and all my colleagues with their Leathermans have gone to W*Mart and purchased one of these! We look like the Gerber brigade :) but that tool is one of those things I don't leave the house without, anymore!

I agree with others that it would be nice for them to have taken the 1/4 second to stamp the side with a ruler/scale like the other units. I, too, used that frequently. I've actually taken a nail/scribe and marked the thing off myself but it is silly they didn't add that feature.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Hardly "Diesel", despite the name..., January 15, 2008

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J. Marsano "Gerade aus Brooklyn" (Urban Gristle Mill) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gerber 22-01470 Diesel Needlenose Multi-plier (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've worked on the water (salt) for 15 years, so my tools see more rough environment treatment than the average. Over the years I've owned a Leatherman (original), SOG 'Paratool', the original Gerber 'slide out' needlenose plier, and most recently the Gerber Diesel.

The Diesel comes with a natty nylon sheath that goes right on your belt. The downside with the velcro closure is that over time, of course, it gets gummed up with schmutz and the like. I prefer a brass snap, but your mileage might vary.

Within a month and a half, my Diesel showed signs of oxidation, especially around the tips of the plier and the plier pivot. That was disappointing, to say the least. Although the tools did seem stronger than the original slide out design, the pivots that allow the tools to swing out became loose within a month. Halfway through the season they had developed so much play that getting the plier head retracted became impossible without manually jiggling all the loose tools.

I finally had the set sent in to Gerber for servicing. After six weeks of no response, I contacted Gerber and was informed that they had never received it.

Needless to say, I will not be purchasing any Gerber products any time soon. The Diesel was a terrible disappointment, and I bought it when it was new.

Best of luck if you purchase this device. I hope your mileage is better than mine.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Absolute crap - poor quality control, July 6, 2010

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R. Blackwood (Hamilton, Hamilton Bermuda) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gerber 22-01470 Diesel Needlenose Multi-plier (Tools & Home Improvement)

I love the Gerber 400 series multi-tool and decided to try this Diesel set. I bought 4 of these units and two have broken within 2 weeks of using them. The first unit the hinge button popped off and the second the safety lock fell off the knife side. The rivets came lose and bits fell off.

Don't let this review discourage you from the other Gerber 400 series. The 400 series is fantastic... this Diesel series sucks.