This little device is one of many of the multi tools on the market. It has the usual multi tool features like assorted knife blades, screw drivers, pliers, etc. that make these tools so useful to have near by on a small boat. The really cool feature that caught my fancy is that it transforms into a micro tripod that is sturdy enough to support a point and shoot type camera. I like to use a tripod and often pack around a mini tripod (and a multi tool) so I picked one up. It comes with a rugged nylon belt case that I carry on my right hip which is odd considering I am left handed.
The review:
The Gerber Steady Tool looks and feels on the cheap plasticy side. The pliers are deployed by turning the hands inside out. Curved textured grips are nice. The neon coloured tips are for style I guess.
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| The fancy new kid |
This is no more apparent when compared to my fifteen year old original Gerber Multi Tool that has the manly feel and heft of all steel construction.
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| The original (no plastic or neon) |
That said the Steady Tool delivers the goods and does the job. The tripod is easy to deploy and reasonably solid. Gerber claims this is made of 'stainless steel components' but I am seeing rust spots on all the blades that look more like painted than stainless steel. Bottle opener but no can opener seems a little backwards these days (?)
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| Tripod legs deployed |
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| The larger and serrated of two blades |
While the Gerber Steady Tool may not become a family heirloom like its predecessor it is totally useful and get the job done and the tripod feature has already earned its keep.
http://www.gerbergear.com/Outdoor/Tools/Steady-Tool_31-001043
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