OVERVIEW:
This is the Gerber Gear Suspension pocket-sized multi tool, the modern equivalent of a pocket knife, and as far as I can tell, it has everything a regular multitool should have...but just not everything I need for photo & video creation (so, I'm hoping to get some SmallRig tools).

MAIN POINTS:
PART 1: IS IT PORTABLE?
PART 2: IS IT AFFORDABLE?
PART 3: IS IT COMMON?
PART 4: HOW’S THE QUALITY?
PART 5: IS IT EASY TO USE?
PART 6: NEEDS ADD-ONS?
PART 7: WHERE DO I BUY?

PART 1: IS IT PORTABLE?
To some, the answer might be yes, but as I've been trying to cut out everything I don't need (to save weight) out of my camera backpack, I've omitted this piece, because it's heavy.

PART 2: IS IT AFFORDABLE?
Yes, compared to the competition, it's a good deal...and I don't consider cheaper multi tools as competitors (only good ones).

PART 3: IS IT COMMON?
Yes, it's pretty common on Amazon, but the version I have may have been updated (so this exact one may not be as common).

PART 4: HOW’S THE QUALITY?
No complaints. The quality is good, actually great. In fact, it's so heavy-duty and well-built that my only complaint was how heavy it is.

PART 5: IS IT EASY TO USE?
No, but I think that's a good thing for a knife (you don't want people using it as a quick-draw weapon or something). The good thing is it has locks on most of the tools, and the locks work well, yet they aren't easy to unlock, which is a good thing.

PART 6: NEEDS ADD-ONS?
No, it comes with a belt-loop case, and that's all it really needs (the newer version may not include this, so I would check on that).

PART 7: WHERE DO I BUY?
I bought mine on Amazon.

RECOMMENDATION:
I don't need a knife, so I'd rather get a tool that is specifically made for filmmaking (& content creation) like the Film Riot ones from SmallRig. So, if you do need a knife, and saw, and don't mind carrying a tool that is pretty heavy, this seems like it should survive on-location use. However, I leave mine at home because it's too heavy to justify adding to my already heavy camera pack.

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These reviews are just my opinion and are focused on my Q.P.A.C.E. packing method, so they're not comprehensive. I wrote these mostly to help me remember what items worked for my KIT PLANS (and which didn't). If I said anything negative I apologize, as these products still may work well for you in your situation, but they were not Q.P.A.C.E (Quality, Portable, Affordable, Common, Easy-to-Use) enough for my budget filmmaking KIT PLANS.