Gerber Dime vs Victorinox Tinker
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 9 of 26 rows read the same on all of them; the ones that differ are what follows. A rust value is the better one in that row, grey is the worse, and a dash means we have not verified the field rather than that the tool lacks it.
Folded, the Gerber Dime is 69.9 mm (2.75 in) long and the Victorinox Tinker 91 mm (3.58 in). By the manufacturers' own counts both carry 12 tools, but not the same ones. The Victorinox Tinker has no pliers.
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
Folded, the Gerber Dime is 69.9 mm (2.75 in) long and the Victorinox Tinker 91 mm (3.58 in).
Sources: Dime: gerbergear.com (checked 2026-08-26), Tinker: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Tools
By the manufacturers' own counts both carry 12 tools, but not the same ones. Only the Gerber Dime has needlenose pliers, wire cutters, package opener, scissors, file and lanyard ring. Only the Victorinox Tinker has small blade, can opener, wire stripper, reamer / punch, phillips screwdriver, key ring and toothpick.
Sources: Dime: gerbergear.com (checked 2026-08-26), Tinker: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Pliers
The Victorinox Tinker has no pliers.
What they share
Both carry tweezers, bottle opener, plain-edge knife, flathead screwdriver.
What reviewers say
Points raised by at least two independent reviewers on YouTube or Reddit, with how many made each one. The quotes behind every point are on the product pages.
Gerber Dime
7 independent reviewers. All quotes
- ✓ Durable and well-made construction 2
- ✓ Suitable for light duty tasks 2
- ✓ Pliers are functional and convenient 2
- − Pliers are weak and break easily 3
- − Screwdriver and file are useless 2
Victorinox Tinker
No point was repeated by independent reviewers yet.
Questions
Which is better, the Gerber Dime or the Victorinox Tinker?
Neither leads in every measured field, so it depends on the use. Choose the Gerber Dime if you need a tool only it carries (needlenose pliers, wire cutters, package opener, scissors and 2 more). Choose the Victorinox Tinker if you need a tool only it carries (small blade, can opener, wire stripper, reamer / punch and 3 more).
Is the Gerber Dime worth it?
The Gerber Dime lists at $34.99, $2.92 per counted tool. Among 7 independent reviewers, the most repeated praise is "Durable and well-made construction" (2 of 7), and the most repeated criticism is "Pliers are weak and break easily" (3 of 7).