They will not even file finger nails. Single cut file surface does little more than buff finger nails, “… attaches to a broken luggage zipper for troubleshooting while travelling”, Comparing the small Phillips head drivers on Dime Travel (left) and Dime (right). Possibly the most useless tool that has ever been included on a multi-tool. Gerber Dime Travel Bladeless Knife: Amazon.sg: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors. ( Log Out /  It is a ‘Spey Point’ shape, with a good belly. Despite being pretty small Three Points of the Compass still thinks multi-tools are too large for hanging comfortably from a keychain, though the more modest dimensions of the Dime, combined with its rounded profile makes it less bulky than the Gerber Vice and Splice forerunners if carried in that manner. Was: $17.99. Gerber Dime Travel Multitool With plenty of pocketable features at an affordable price, the Gerber Dime has cemented itself as one of the best and most popular budget multi-tools you can EDC. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The colour on the scales wears badly with time. If you searching to check New Gerber Dime Travel Bladebarrelbezel Com And Bullpup Rimfires Bullpup Armory price. Descubre la mejor forma de comprar online. Encontrá Gerber Dime Travel en Mercado Libre Argentina. $15.47. Pocket this cool little multi-tool whenever you’re headed out of town. Quality remains just so-so, reflecting the fact it is a low budget, Chinese made tool available for a competitive price in direct competition with the various Leatherman offerings. Folding in to the same handle as the two drivers is a pair of folding scissors. Cuenta y Listas Cuenta Devoluciones y Pedidos. The package opener on the Dime would be mostly superfluous when camping and the file is too small and ineffectual to handle fingernails, the list goes on. The end of the file is a 6.5mm flat tip that will handle light work but any tight screws will produce sufficient torque to twist or even snap the tool. $5.00 shipping. Gerber Dime Travel Bladeless Knife: Amazon.com.mx: Deportes y Aire Libre. Descubre la mejor forma de comprar online. Some of the tools, such as the smaller file surfaces and zipper pull are beyond useless and should be totally discounted when it comes to making a decision. Descubrí la mejor forma de comprar online. stuck zips- though the tips would benefit from serrations, or grabbing pots off a stove etc. It’s also light and compact enough to hang off your keychain at 2.2 ounces and 2.75" long when closed. Click now to learn more. The dime travel takes Gerber clever mini key chain multi-tool and adds features for use during and after air travel. It looks fantastic and the finishing on the tool is a real step up, with smooth edges and little rough machining. The tool is constructed with torx screws so an attempt at loosening, or even disassembly, can be made, if not on trail. Saltar al contenido principal.com.mx. Compralo en HELTRONICS a $ 5.922,00 - Comprá en 12 cuotas - Envío gratis. however they will not handle even moderately tough work. It would also mean that the tool were less likely to be damaged due to attempting heavy work. Three Points of the Compass has looked at quite a few knives and multi-tools that may, or may not, be suitable for backpacking, day treks or Every Day Carry. In 2015 Gerber released a ‘TSA friendly’ version of the Dime that has no blade beyond those on its small scissors. Descubrí la mejor forma de comprar online. File surface does not extend to the edges so it can not be used for light sawing or notching. While there is no knife, the Dime Travel does have these useful implements: Regular & Needlenose Pliers Only the tips of the needle nose pliers meet and there is a very small gap to the rest of the serrated pliers when closed. Gerber is not consistent in announcing when models are retired but the Dime Travel appears to be discontinued. Other manufacturers were also struggling in the wake of these disastrous events, Knife manufacturer Wenger never recovered and were eventually taken over by rival Victorinox. The Dime Travel takes Gerber’s clever mini keychain multi-tool and adds features for use during and after air travel. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! ( Log Out /  The pliers of the Dime are better operated with fingertips than with your fist. They cut through paper reasonably well but aren’t quite as useful as those on some other multi tools of similar sizes. Gerber even managed to squeeze a zipper-hook into the tool…, Gerber Dime Travel- a supposedly ‘carry-on friendly’ multi-tool. Gerber Legendary Blades introduced their first multi-tool in 1991 and in 2009 the company released two little tools that improved on their earlier smaller multi-tools- these were the Gerber Vice and Gerber Splice. 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