Everyday Carry

Gerber Center Drive Plus

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Jonathan Tayag
Gerber Center Drive Plus

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When it comes to EDC, some of the best gear you can carry is the result of feedback-driven design from within the community. That ear-to-the-ground approach is exactly how Gerber improved upon their Center Drive multi-tool, now in an upgraded 'Plus' variation that has a new set of features that's even more suited for everyday carry compared to the original. But not everything is new: the Center Drive Plus retains the easy one-handed operation that made it a favorite choice in the first place.

The new Center Drive Plus features a combination straight- and serrated edge knife that's more versatile than the original plain blade featured on the original, especially if you find yourself cutting through rough material like thick ropes on a regular basis. And it's still a full-sized 3.25" blade, which is longer than knives on many other multi-tools in its class. When you need precise cuts and a knife won't do, the new Plus model now also packs a pair of spring-loaded scissors.

Like the original, the new Plus model allows you to access all of the tools with a single hand, without having to fumble with the handles like on a traditional butterfly-style tool. This includes the pliers themselves, which pop out of the handles, ready to go. And the long-extended bit driver flips out easily as well; now augmented with a set of common bits as part of the package. It retains its namesake centered positioning, making driving screws comfortable and efficient.

With the new Gerber Center Drive Plus multi-tool in hand, you can take on bigger and more varied tasks compared to its original incarnation. It’s a great choice whether you’re in the market for your first multi-tool or looking to upgrade from the original. You can pick one up in your favorite of three colors available at the link below.

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Jonathan Tayag is secretly an information technology and corporate security expert who prefers to moonlight as a creative event and commercial photographer whenever possible. His varied experience and substantial travels have led him to seek, without even thinking about it at first, the best gear for the best use at the best price available. Before the concept of EDC (everyday carry) firmly took hold, Jonathan already spent untold amounts of time optimizing for the best-in-slot pieces of gear, from cameras and lenses to pocket knives, pens, and bags and packs. In November 2015, Jonathan joined EverydayCarry.com and has since written numerous articles and guides to help impart his knowledge to the community as a whole.

Jonathan's photographic works have appeared on numerous online websites, print, video, and television outlets for over a decade. Jonathan's previous clients include Blizzard Entertainment, Red Bull, ESL, Razer, and several other endemic and non-endemic esports sponsors and brands. His work also features heavily in online competitive gaming communities, especially those of the StarCraft and Fighting Game genres. You've likely seen his work if you've spent time in a stream or in-game chat over the years.

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