I was looking for a decent bottle opener for EDC ( I'm rather fond of a Guiness Stout every once in a while, and they don't twist off), and of course I wanted a multi-purpose item if possible. I decided to try the Gerber Shard, which I picked up from Best Glide a few weeks ago for around $5.00. The Shard is nothing special really, but it has proven useful a few times since I've started carrying it. The screw drivers (2 flat and 1 phillips) are actually decent for small jobs. I removed one of the hinges from my office door as a test. The pry bar, though small, is more than enough to get elevator doors to open enough to get fingers in place to finish the job... Yes... I tried this too. The nail puller is all but useless. It will dig under most smaller nails easily(8p and smaller) but only lift the head 1/2" or so out of the wood. Oddly, the bottle opener was the biggest let down (for me) of all of the functions. It takes a little patience to line the bottle cap tooth (Yes tooth...singular.. the Shard will not contact more than one at a time) with the Shards opener. I plan to remedy this with lots of practice.:cool:
Overall, I like the Shard, and it will continue to have a home on my keychain until it fails or I find something different.

Just thought I'd share:D
Overall, I like the Shard, and it will continue to have a home on my keychain until it fails or I find something different.

Just thought I'd share:D
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