Gerber 30-000419 Steady Tripod Multi-Tool

by Gerber

• Twelve components
• Tripod functionally with camera and cell phone mount
• Fine and serrated blade
• Micro flat. Square cross and medium flat screwdrivers
• Bottle opener, needle nose pliers and wire cutters

Product Description

Built for the weekend adventurer, the Gerber Steady combines the utility of a multi-tool and the functionality of a camera tripod. It comes equipped with an adjustable cell phone and screw-in camera mount and two foldable legs that serve as a tripod. The rest of the tool is all Gerber ingenuity - a fine edge blade, a serrated blade, three screwdrivers, a bottle opener, pliers and wire cutters. Steady on down the trail.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the worst, but not as expected March 2, 2012

By Brett Blaauw

Amazon Verified Purchase

I do a lot of field work and use my Gerber Crucial Tool nearly every day. I also take a lot of photographs while in the field, so I thought this Steady Tripod Multi-Tool would be an ideal multi-tool for my day-to-day work. Unfortunately upon receiving this tool I quickly realized that it was not going to be my ideal multi-tool. The images and advertisements make the Steady Tripod appear to be made entirely of metal (much like that of the Crucial). This is not the case. The frame, blades, and tools are all metal (obviously), but the handle and the fold out legs are actually plastic. This not only makes this multi-tool bulky, but it is also quite un-steady.

With that said, it is not a terrible product. I did not buy it to use with an DSLR or large camera. I bought it to use with a small point-and-shoot digital camera, so it should be sturdy enough to handle that. Another plus is that the suction cup mount for phones works really well. I have a rubberized case on my phone and the mount stuck amazingly well to it. Now for another complaint. Like the previous reviewer mentioned, the tools are incredibly hard to open. You really do need another tool just to open these...well, that or tough nails. I assume though, that this will become less of a problem over time as these tools loosen up a bit.

Despite being very disappointed in the plastic handle and tripod legs, I am giving this multi-tool 3 stars, rather than one, because it is actually reasonably well made. The blades and tools are high quality, and the phone suction cup mount works very well. In the end though, I would instead recommend buying the Gerber Crucial Tool and an inexpensive portable tripod.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice tripod functionality ... average everything else March 18, 2012

By Jon & Taylor

Amazon Verified Purchase

I collect pocketknives, and I felt I should get this one when I saw it in a magazine. I definitely didn't have one with a tripod attachment! I figured this could come in useful, especially the suction cup part that held up your phone as a camera.

The tripod functionality didn't disappoint. However, the rest of the multitool was mediocre. I've owned several Gerbers before and they all have been easy to use (easy to get the attachments out) and polished. This one, the attachments were very difficult to get out. It seemed like perhaps Gerber rushed this to market - or maybe I got a defective one.

I decided to keep it because of the tripod functionality. But, this is not my everyday knife.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Casual Photographers' Must Have March 19, 2012

By wjcurtis

Amazon Verified Purchase

Awesome product. Always having a good multi-tool is a must, but having a built-in tripod is a bonus. The Steady is perfect for a small point-and-shoot, or by using the included suction cup, for a smooth surfaced smartphone. I wouldn't trust the suction cup for more than a few minutes with my trusty iPhone, but it's more than secure for those moments when you need to get a steady shot or two.

Great price and quick, no-hassle shipping too. Double Plus Good. : )