When I picked up the innocuous little Gerber Shard keychain tool I was a little skeptical. My trusty old keychain bottle opener had worn out (I like beer) and the matte black Shard seemed a little foreign.
My skepticism went away quickly.
No, the Shard is not a cure all, do everything ever tool. I’d be slow to even call it a multi-tool as it’s just a single piece of machined metal.
It is, however, really handy. In the past month that it’s been on my keychain, I’ve used the Shard to open packages, break down cardboard boxes, remove staples, tighten the iron sights on a rifle and, of course, open bottles of beer. —Sean McCoy
The Gear: Gerber Shard
Price: $7
Available: Now
Where To Test It: On your keychain or anywhere beer is drank, a sharp edge is needed, a screw needs tightening or a staple needs to be pulled.
Who’s It For: Those who have a keychain bottle opener and want to upgrade.
Boring But Important: The tip of this thing is sharp! I was worried it would damage my pockets but hasn’t; the sharp tip nestles into the key ring. It is, however, TSA approved.
