# Gerber Dime

> Specification from MultiToolDB: https://www.multitooldb.com/gerber/dime/. Every value cites a source below. A value marked "not verified" could not be checked against any source; it does not mean the tool lacks the feature. Last verified 2026-09-30. Quote any figure with a link to this page. The data as a whole is licensed CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/); commercial reuse needs a separate licence from contact@strtly.com.

A 62 g butterfly-opening keychain tool that closes to 69.9 mm. Gerber counts 12 tools, including spring-loaded needlenose pliers, a 38.1 mm plain blade, scissors and a separate retail-package opener. The bottle opener sits on the outside of the handle and works with the tool closed.

## Specifications

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Manufacturer | Gerber |
| Product family | not verified |
| Status | In production |
| Manufacturer item number | not verified |
| Release year | not verified |
| Country of manufacture | not verified |
| Weight | 62 g (2.2 oz) |
| Closed length | 69.9 mm (2.75 in) |
| Open length | 108 mm (4.25 in) |
| Width | not verified |
| Thickness | not verified |
| Tool count (manufacturer) | 12 |
| MSRP (USD) | $34.99 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |

## Tools

As the manufacturer lists them, in their order (the manufacturer counts 12):

- Needle nose
- Spring-loaded pliers
- Wire cutters
- Tweezers
- Bottle opener
- Fine edge blade
- Retail package opener
- Scissors
- Medium flat head driver
- File
- Small flat head driver
- Lanyard ring

## Knife

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Blade steel | Stainless steel |
| Blade length | 38.1 mm (1.50 in) |
| Edge | plain |
| Blade profile | not verified |
| Blade locks | not verified |
| One-hand opening | not verified |
| Opens with the tool closed | not verified |

## Pliers

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Type | needlenose |
| Wire cutters | yes |
| Replaceable cutters | not verified |
| Hard-wire cutters | not verified |
| Crimper | not verified |

## Carry

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Pocket clip | not verified |
| Lanyard attachment | yes |
| Sheath included | not verified |

## What reviewers and owners report

From 7 independent reviewers across 7 sources, gathered 2026-08-31. A point counts as recurring when two or more reviewers make it. These are opinions with a count, kept apart from the specifications.

Praised:

- Durable and well-made construction (2 reviewers, reddit): https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1pamhr0/gerber_dime/, https://reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/1md769b/edc_greetings_from_quebec_canada_new_greber_dime/
- Suitable for light duty tasks (2 reviewers, reddit): https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1m19xsb/why_no_dime_update/, https://reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/1lr060m/gerber_dime_anything_better_in_the_same_sizeprice/
- Pliers are functional and convenient (2 reviewers, reddit): https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1m19xsb/why_no_dime_update/, https://reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/1aynza5/gerber_dime_after_a_year/
- Compact size and pocket comfort (2 reviewers, reddit): https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1pamhr0/gerber_dime/, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1adl0m0/why_do_some_people_not_like_the_gerber_dime/
- Positive overall experience (2 reviewers, reddit): https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1pamhr0/gerber_dime/, https://reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/1lr060m/gerber_dime_anything_better_in_the_same_sizeprice/

Criticised:

- Pliers are weak and break easily (3 reviewers, reddit): https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1adl0m0/why_do_some_people_not_like_the_gerber_dime/, https://reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/1u99fdy/gerber_dime_with_bent_pliers_support/, https://reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/1aynza5/gerber_dime_after_a_year/
- Screwdriver and file are useless (2 reviewers, reddit): https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1m19xsb/why_no_dime_update/, https://reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/1aynza5/gerber_dime_after_a_year/

## Sources

- Weight: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-black-30-000469n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Converted from 2.2 oz stated by Gerber.
- Weight: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-red-30-000417n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "| **Weight**  | 2.2 oz  |"
- Closed length: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-black-30-000469n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Converted from the 2.75 in closed length in Gerber's specification table.
- Closed length: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-red-30-000417n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "| **Closed Length**  | 2.75 in  |"
- Open length: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-black-30-000469n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Converted from the 4.25 in Overall Length in Gerber's specification table.
- Open length: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-red-30-000417n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "| **Overall Length**  | 4.25 in  |"
- Blade steel: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-black-30-000469n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Specification table states Steel Type 'Stainless Steel'. Gerber gives no grade.
- Blade steel: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-red-30-000417n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "| **Steel Type**  | Stainless Steel  |"
- Blade length: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-black-30-000469n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Converted from 1.5 in stated by Gerber.
- Blade length: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-red-30-000417n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "| **Blade Length**  | 1.5 in  |"
- Manufacturer tool count: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-black-30-000469n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Product description states the tool 'has 12 useful tools', matching the 12 illustrated callouts.
- Manufacturer tool count: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-black-30-000469n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. States 10, which differs from the accepted value. The feature list on the same page states '10 tools'. Recorded as a disagreement within Gerber's own copy.
- Manufacturer tool count: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-red-30-000417n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "This butterfly open tool fits on your keychain yet has 12 useful tools."
- Tool list: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-black-30-000469n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Mapped from Gerber's 12 illustrated tool callouts. 'Retail package opener' maps to package-opener and 'Lanyard ring' to lanyard-ring. The prose description also mentions a 'crosshead driver', which appears in neither the feature list nor the callouts, so no Phillips driver is recorded.
- MSRP (USD): [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-black-30-000469n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Regular price $34.99 as listed by Gerber.
- MSRP (USD): [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-red-30-000417n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Regular price $34.99"
- Wire cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-red-30-000417n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "  * Wire cutter"
- Lanyard attachment: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-red-30-000417n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "  12. #### Lanyard ring"
- Production status: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-red-30-000417n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-01. Gerber lists the Dime in its current product catalogue.
- Edge type: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-red-30-000417n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-01. Official tool list names a plain-edge blade.
- Pliers type: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-red-30-000417n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-01. Official tool list identifies needlenose pliers.
- Warranty: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/dime-red-30-000417n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Limited lifetime warranty"

## Not verified

No source confirmed these fields, so they are left blank rather than estimated: Width, Thickness, Blade locking, One-hand opening, Outside-accessible blade, Replaceable cutters, Hard-wire cutters, Crimper, Pocket clip, Sheath included, Release year, Country of manufacture.