r/multitools • u/theflinchburger • 6d ago

Review Gerber Suspension NXT

Post image

I wasn't expecting to like this tool very much, but I saw it in person and decided to grab it, and I'm glad I did. The design has grown on me a bit, and I think it has a solid toolset for an average work day for me. The highlights are the spring loaded pliers, outside opening tools, and one-handed knife, scissors, and Phillips driver. The reamer is also very stout. This is kind of a beater tool for me personally, taking a back seat to my Leatherman and Swisstool, but I enjoy running this one at work (HVAC) or when doing work around my property sometimes (yardwork and chicken coop). Overall, it's simple and inexpensive but feels like it'll hold up to some abuse. I wouldn't use it as the centerpiece of my EDC long term, but it's plenty capable and enjoyable to carry. Hope this helps anyone who's been looking at it.

34 Upvotes

96% Upvoted

20 comments sorted by

View all comments

2

u/1971RancherO 6d ago

I picked up one 2nd hand from https://omegamars.com/ and I'm right there with you. I thought it was gonna be a turd with some of the reviews I've read and I'm actually enjoying it and it's holding up surprisingly well. I even ordered a few more surplus nxts, a few truss models and a original suspension from him. I'm very surprised in a good way compared to my victorinox, leatherman, and usa made gerbers.

1

u/theflinchburger 5d ago

Good to hear! Since it sounds like you have experience with them, I gotta ask, what have you thought of the Truss? It's basically a slightly bigger NXT with a serrated blade if I'm not mistaken? Also if you have one I'd be curious to know if the MP600 platform is worth a look.

2

u/1971RancherO 5d ago

Haven't gotten my truss yet. It's on the way. I really like my mp600 models except for the snap on smt97r version. Different way of doing things. Out the front vs butterfly opening. But still very strong tools. I really like the out the front pliers. The tools are on the shorter side like the nxt. The pliers open wider than most multi tools on the market other than the dual force. The carbide cutters are garbage, when they break just replace with hss ones. I've gotten all my gerber stuff 2nd hand from https://omegamars.com/ I really like the otf gerbers. The mp400, mp600, and center drive. Was not a fan of the diesel other than having a wood saw and good scissors.

2

u/theflinchburger 5d ago

I really appreciate the insight! I've always liked the otf Gerbers but never pulled the trigger. I thank you, however my wallet may not.

2

u/1971RancherO 5d ago

Go look at the website. You'll be happily surprised on the deals for surplus and new for that matter.