# Gerber Truss

> Specification from MultiToolDB: https://www.multitooldb.com/gerber/truss/. 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.

The Truss is built on the Suspension chassis with each handle formed from a single piece of steel, giving 17 tools at 238 g. All tools are outboard and locking, and it carries separate 57.2 mm plain and serrated blades rather than one combination edge. Closed length is 111.8 mm.

## 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 | 238 g (8.4 oz) |
| Closed length | 111.8 mm (4.40 in) |
| Open length | 165.1 mm (6.50 in) |
| Width | 16.8 mm (0.66 in) |
| Thickness | not verified |
| Tool count (manufacturer) | 17 |
| MSRP (USD) | $64.99 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |

## Tools

As the manufacturer lists them, in their order (the manufacturer counts 17):

- Needlenose pliers
- Regular pliers
- Wire cutter
- 2.25" plain edge blade
- 2.25" serrated edge blade
- Scissors
- Saw
- Real cross driver
- Small, medium, and large flathead drivers
- Can opener
- Bottle opener
- Awl
- File
- Ruler
- Wire stripper

## Knife

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Blade steel | Stainless steel |
| Blade length | 57.2 mm (2.25 in) |
| Edge | plain |
| Blade profile | not verified |
| Blade locks | yes |
| One-hand opening | not verified |
| Opens with the tool closed | yes |

## Pliers

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Type | needlenose and regular |
| 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 | yes |

## What reviewers and owners report

From 4 independent reviewers across 4 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:

- Product performs its intended function adequately (2 reviewers, reddit): https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1sud4s5/after_years_of_lurking_finally_sharing_the_state/, https://reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/1t5q4qs/better_multi_tool_than_a_gerber/

## Sources

- Weight: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Converted from 8.4 oz stated by Gerber.
- Weight: [Manufacturer page](https://www.gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "| **Weight**  | 8.4 oz  |"
- Closed length: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Converted from the 4.4 in Closed Length in Gerber's specification table.
- Closed length: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. States 4.35 in, which differs from the accepted value. Gerber's feature list on the same page states a 4.35 in closed length (110.5 mm).
- Closed length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "| **Closed Length**  | 4.4 in  |"
- Open length: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Converted from the 6.5 in open length in Gerber's feature list.
- Open length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "  * Open length: 6.5""
- Width: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/truss-black-30-001779), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Converted from 0.66 in. Gerber states a width only on the Truss - Black page (30-001779), which is the same tool in a different finish.
- Blade steel: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Specification table states Steel Type 'Stainless Steel'. Gerber gives no grade.
- Blade steel: [Manufacturer page](https://www.gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "| **Steel Type**  | Stainless Steel  |"
- Blade length: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Converted from 2.25 in stated by Gerber for both the plain and the serrated blade.
- Blade length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "| **Blade Length**  | 2.25 in  |"
- Edge type: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. The Truss carries two separate blades, a 2.25 in plain edge and a 2.25 in serrated edge. edgeType records the main plain blade; the serrated blade is captured separately in tools.
- Manufacturer tool count: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Product description states '17 tools'.
- Manufacturer tool count: [Manufacturer page](https://www.gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "The Truss is an all-inclusive multi-tool, with 17 tools built to the exacting needs of the professional user in a size-conscious design."
- Tool list: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Mapped from Gerber's feature list. Gerber counts the small, medium and large flathead drivers separately, which is why toolCount is 17 while tools has 15 entries.
- MSRP (USD): [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Regular price $64.99 as listed by Gerber.
- MSRP (USD): [Manufacturer page](https://www.gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Regular price $64.99"
- Blade locking: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "An evolution of the original Suspension chassis, the Truss includes the benchmark features: all outboard tools, all locking tools, and spring-loaded pliers"
- Blade locking: [Manufacturer page](https://www.gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "An evolution of the original Suspension chassis, the Truss includes the benchmark features: all outboard tools, all locking tools, and spring-loaded pliers"
- Outside-accessible blade: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "An evolution of the original Suspension chassis, the Truss includes the benchmark features: all outboard tools, all locking tools, and spring-loaded pliers"
- Wire cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "  * Wire cutter"
- Wire cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "  * Wire cutter"
- Sheath included: [Manufacturer page](https://gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "  * Improved sheath"
- Sheath included: [Manufacturer page](https://www.gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "  * Improved sheath"
- Pliers type: [Manufacturer page](https://www.gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Needlenose pliers; Regular pliers"
- Warranty: [Manufacturer page](https://www.gerbergear.com/products/truss-30-001343n), 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: Thickness, One-hand opening, Replaceable cutters, Hard-wire cutters, Crimper, Pocket clip, Release year, Country of manufacture.