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We put two travel-friendly multi-tools to the test. Here, the Leatherman Style PS takes on the Gerber Dime Travel.

Ounce for ounce, multi-tools are some of the most valuable wilderness companions. But if the path to your next adventure winds through an airport security terminal, you may find yourself out of luck.

I’ve been on nearly as many planes as hiking trails this past year, which led me to test two of the most popular travel friendly multi-tools – the Gerber Dime Travel ($25) and the Leatherman Style PS ($25).

Gerber Dime Travel vs.  Leatherman Style PS

The gimmick here is simple — since blades and airlines don’t mix, Gerber and Leatherman took two popular models and replaced the sharps with something a little less threatening.

This allows you to address everyday tasks, even within the confines of the terminal. But which is the better option for you? Here’s how they stack up.

What’s the Same

At first glance, these multi-tools appear to be very similar. Both retail for $25 (though the Dime is noticeably cheaper on Amazon). Both companies build these around a set of pliers, with an assembly of files, drivers, and bottle openers. Heck, both even include an onboard set of tweezers.

Best of all, the Dime and the Style PS each have a set of scissors. This allows you to head to the airport armed with at least a modest amount of cutting power. No longer will you have to yank tags from items purchased on the concourse or use pens to punch through plastic wrap. It’s a small advantage, but a noticeable one.

Both of these multi-tools can be handy in other ways too. I’ve used each to help disassemble larger items and perform various tasks around the house. They’ve also come in handy at work, turning the occasional bolt or screw. For superficial tasks, the Gerber and the Leatherman perform almost identically.

What’s Different

Upon diving into the details, however, you’ll discover two very different tools. Most noticeable is the build quality.

While the Leatherman’s surface is smooth and nicely contoured, the Gerber is sharp and roughly finished. It will, without hesitation, claw at whatever else is in your pocket. The Gerber is also noticeably thicker than the Style, though they share a closed length of just under 3-inches. At 2.2-ounces, the Dime is also heftier than the 1.58-ounce Style.

While these may seem like trivial differences, they cause the Gerber to carry much less pleasantly than its counterpart.

Then we get to the tools themselves. Sure, the Dime has a couple more functions. But one of these is advertised as a “zipper puller.” Why would you go through the trouble of pulling out your multi-tool just to open a zipper?

“Well,” you might say, “perhaps it’s stuck.”

But in my experience, yanking on a caught zipper will just break the thing. Do you really need a tool for that?

As mentioned, both are built on a butterfly pliers platform. But if you look closely at the accompanying wire cutters, you’ll notice that the Dime’s aren’t very sharp. I decided to test them anyway, and came to a conclusion – these are wire crushers, not cutters.

Any attempt to snip metal will cause the jaws to deform, forcing you to use the wire itself to pry open the jaws.

The Leatherman has no such issue. I was able to cleanly snip several pieces of wire without difficulty.

Comparing the scissors is, as the expression goes, same song, different verse. The Dime’s can cut, but nowhere near as well as the Style’s.

Ditto for the function of the file and bit drivers. The Gerber’s bottle opener is perhaps a bit more robust than its counterpart, but the perpetual protrusion swings the convenience factor back to the Leatherman. It also gets in the way of one of the bit drivers, which is a pretty unfortunate design flaw.

This wasn’t a close call for me — the Style PS is a better tool on every front. But things may not be as cut and dry as they appear.

The Winner: Leatherman Style PS

To be honest, I came into this test expecting to hate the Dime Travel. I’ve previously tested a standard model , and it was one of the worst multi-tools I’ve ever owned.

The Travel shares a few issues with the bladed model — questionable assembly, gritty action, and iffy materials. But with a cost of just over $15 on Amazon, it really isn’t a bad deal. Compare this to something like the Victorinox Jetsetter 3 ($18), and the Dime looks like a good option.

But the Dime is not great for everyday carry, let alone trekking into the wilderness. The Style PS, on the other hand, is compact and rugged enough to throw in a pocket or pack while still passing muster with the TSA. I should know, because I actually do EDC the little guy in these photos.

So, if you find yourself in need of an airline-friendly multi-tool on your next adventure, check out the Leatherman Style PS and the Gerber Dime Travel. While my preference for the former is clear, the latter is a serviceable option at a bargain price.

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Traveling through airports never goes as smoothly as you'd hope to begin with, but getting your favorite multi-tool confiscated by security could be the unwelcome cherry on top. Still, multi-tools are some of the most versatile items you can carry, and going anywhere without one can leave you feeling woefully unequipped. Your best bet is to have a small TSA-friendly multi-tool for when you travel (even better, one you'd find useful even when you aren't). In this guide, we've rounded up 10 EDC tools designed to fly with you this travel season.

How to avoid getting your tools getting confiscated by security

One travel hack that works for some Everyday Carry members to avoid getting your multi-tool taken away is to open up all the tools and place it in the change tray.

If that doesn’t do the trick, another quick tip is to pack an envelope with pre-paid postage. That way, if you run into any problems, you can avoid confiscation by mailing it home or to a friend instead.

To avoid that situation altogether, here are some of the best TSA-friendly tools that you can take with you on your next trip.

Now, it’s worth mentioning that a TSA agent’s main priority is safety. If they feel like anything you have can be used as a weapon, it’s their job to make sure that doesn’t make it onto a plane. Keep in mind that that's ultimately up to the officer's discretion. That said, these tools are compliant with the most recent rules and regulations.

10 TSA Compliant Tools to EDC

• 1 - Griffin Pocket Tool
• 2 - Victorinox Jetsetter 3
• 3 - Leatherman Style PS
• 4 - NiteIze DooHicKey
• 5 - Gerber Shard
• 6 - Gerber Dime Travel
• 7 - BigIDesign TPT
• 8 - CRKT Viva
• 9 - SOG PowerLock Traveler
• 10 - Zootility Tools Wildcard

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Leatherman Style PS

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Review: Six years with the Gerber Dime

Here's how the Gerber Dime stacks up after half a decade.

By Joel Mason | Published Aug 16, 2021 10:36 AM EDT

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The Gerber Dime multitool is a fun-sized and practical everyday multitool, affordably priced at around $25. Capable of handling many small jobs, the Dime — which is named as such as “the most valuable change you’ll find in your pocket,” according to the company — is a direct competitor with other micro multitools such as the Leatherman Micra, all of which go head-to-head against utility pocket knives like the prototypical Swiss Army Knife made by Victorinox and Swiss Gear.

Designed as a companion small enough to always have in your pocket or on your keychain, this device allows for quick access to a small set of tools for household repairs such as mundane box opening and minuscule jobs that shouldn’t require dragging out even the home toolbox, known in my house as “mom’s tools.” At 2.2 ounces and less than three inches long when closed, this tiny tool packs a big wallop when it’s put to the task.

I have owned and used this tool for over six years, and it still continues to impress, both with its durability and the high level of value I’ve gotten from it. At the low cost of under $25, this thing costs the same as lots of gas station knives and won’t break when you first use it.

Gerber Dime

Weight: 2.2 ozrnrnMaterial: Stainless steelrnrnTools: Needle nose spring-loaded pliers, wire cutter, plain edge blade, retail package opener, scissors, medium flat driver, crosshead driver, bottle opener, tweezers, filern

Unboxing this tool was likely super fun, and may have involved fireworks and a shirtless warrior riding in on a stunning, shimmering unicorn, but I cannot for the life of me remember it, as I unboxed this tool well over six years ago. From what I can find, this tool comes either in a small bag inside of a small cardboard box, if ordered from Gerber and some online retailers, or it comes in a plastic blister package when purchased at a physical store, or at some other online retailers.

The packaging looks to be fairly cheap, which checks out, considering the device inside is a budget-level pocket multitool. However, the tool itself is incredibly sturdy. As I mentioned, it’s been the better part of a decade since I received the Dime as a Christmas gift from my wife, and I have carried it every day. This shows in what is left of the anodized finish, applied over the stainless steel used in its construction.

While I couldn’t find a lot of info on the metal used to construct the Dime, I did find one website which says that it utilized stainless steel for both the tools and housing, and from what I can tell, it is then anodized and the cutting edges sharpened. I have not had any issues with rusting of the various exposed edges, even those which came coated, so unless you try to fight a Balrog with it, the Dime should stick around for a while. 

Pliers are an obvious necessity for a Gerber, and these itty bitty pliers actually do have quite a bit of utility. The point of the pliers meet up with a slight separation closer to the wide section intended for grabbing nuts, bolts, and other wide objects. There are also a pair of wire cutters built directly into the pliers, as found on most pliers nowadays.

The rest of the tools and functions are all found on the outside of the Gerber Dime without opening it, which I found to be quite useful as it means getting to a tool takes next to no time. Directly along the outside of the spine on one side is a very sturdy bottle opener that stays deployed full-time but, surprisingly, rarely gets caught in my pocket. A keyring, to which I affixed a paracord keeper bent to hang on my pocket, and a small pair of bent-nose tweezers finish out the most exterior of tools. 

The rest of the tools fold out from the outside of the body, and include a sheepsfoot straight-edge blade, which does still cut quite well but, lacking a lock-out device, has limited utility. In a pinch, you could eat a banana with it, though large apples may prove challenging. 

Perhaps the most useful tool on the Dime: a package opener with a small angled blade that allows cutting of tape and packaging materials without damaging the contents. This is my most-used tool, by a lot. There is a pair of scissors, which work well but are possibly made for ants. You could hypothetically create arts and crafts with them, but they are tiny and rarely used. 

Finishing out the list are the pair of screwdrivers, one a wide flathead, useful for driving screws as well as prying, and a smaller pointed screwdriver, for Phillips head and smaller flathead screws. This is where the file is also found, on either side of the Phillips driver are a hatched, and double-hatched file, neither of which have been found to be useful.

How we tested the Gerber Dime

Long-term, daily carry of this tool for six years included countless packages sliced open plus hundreds of small jobs, all of which perhaps put this tool to its longest endurance test, though certainly not its most grueling. I’ve probably pulled this in and out of my pocket a couple thousand times, and aside from the edges rubbing down to bare metal, the construction quality is very good. 

Given this multitool was a gift from my wonderful partner, I did not abuse it terribly, but it has still been pushed quite far for what it is, being pulled from my pocket literally thousands of times, and used recklessly more than a few times. I have not had many issues with breakage on this tool, though I have not tried to use it for anything crazy, like leveraging vehicle lugnuts off their threads with it. 

The one breakage it has experienced is when I had some trouble getting to a bolt head with a proper tool, and tried to use the needle-nose pliers to hold the head still, which twisted the tips of the pliers out of alignment. They still didn’t break, but they don’t line up anymore, which hasn’t stopped them from being used, nor whether it closes properly.

The finish of the tool, if I remember correctly, did stick around in its original form for a couple of years, but enough friction with even the softest of pockets will eventually strip most of the anodized material away. The only real downside to this is it no longer looks like a tool that comes standard with the Batmobile as the stainless steel construction means there is no rust on this tool.

What we like about the Gerber Dime

I absolutely adore the package opener on this multitool, and it does not seem to be a standardized tool on every multitool yet, which I find appalling. Prior to having a package opener, I thought a knife or scissors would always be more than enough, and obviously, we’ve survived this long without having itty bitty blades built into our multitools, but being able to split open a box without being cautious with the rest of the blade is a time saver for sure.

The weight and size of the tool as a whole is also a huge plus. This thing is tiny, weighs nearly nothing, and provides a ton of function to my every-day-carry. Construction is incredibly well done, without much excess. 

Finally, the tweezers are more useful than any of the others I’ve seen in my day, such as those found in a Victorinox, and I’ve pulled bee stingers and splinters out with no issue as to their ability to grasp. 

What we don’t like about the Gerber Dime

Not a single one of the tools actually locks in place. This does, I’m sure, save on manufacturing cost, weight, and size, but it does make me always pick a locking pocket folder for any real cutting versus using the knife blade on this multitool (I’ve cut myself way too many times with non-locking blades). 

Additionally, the pointed small-tip screwdriver is right up next to the keyring when it gets used significantly more than the wide-tip flathead driver, which seems backwards to me. I utilize this driver much more than the large one, but if my lanyard is in the way when in use, I am certain a set of keys would be as well.

This knife is well worth the price for what it does, though it has never replaced a tool in my daily pocket loadout. I would absolutely buy another should this one break somehow, and will be keeping it around for years to come. I highly recommend that if you don’t carry a multipurpose tool like this, you get one. You won’t notice it hanging around until you need it, and it has well surpassed its cost with its value. Seriously: 11/10, would be happy to see in my stocking at Christmas again. 

FAQs about the Gerber Dime

More questions? Here’s Task & Purpose’s additional brief.

Q. How much does the Gerber Dime cost?

A. This multitool can be found on sale for under $20 on Amazon , or up to $25 direct from Gerber.

Q. Is the Gerber Dime TSA Approved?

A. The base Gerber Dime is not technically approved, given the knife blades, but there is a separate Gerber Dime Travel, with many of the same features, that is approved.

Q. How big is the Gerber Dime?

A. The Dime is seriously pint-sized, measuring 2.75 inches long and weighing 2.2 oz.

Q. Will the Gerber Dime replace a full-sized multitool?

A. No, though many features are shared with a larger multitool, the Dime is meant for smaller jobs and menial tasks, not the heavy-duty usage of a full-sized multitool. I would say that they occupy separate levels of size and utility.

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Joel Mason did six years in the Iowa Army National Guard as an infantryman, with one tour in Afghanistan. Now he does firearms courses through his business, Libertas Instruction, as a USCCA Certified Instructor.

Joel Mason did six years in the Iowa Army National Guard as an infantryman with one tour in Afghanistan. Now he teaches firearms courses through his business, Libertas Instruction, as a USCCA Certified Instructor.

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Gerber Dime Review

• Functions - 40% 3.0
• Construction Quality - 25% 6.0
• Ergonomics - 20% 3.0
• Portability - 15% 9.0

Our Verdict

Compare to similar products, our analysis and test results.

As compared to the full-sized tools, the Dime doesn't score very well overall; the larger models are all more durable, and most of them have more features. For use of any of the included functions, a larger form-factor is more ergonomic. In our overall, weighted scoring matrix, the bigger tools are generally rewarded. It is only in portability that the Dime indeed edges to at least near the top of the heap. In our overall scoring, the excellent portability gets overwhelmed by the larger tools and their utility.

Performance Comparison

The number and size of an ultra-compact multi tool's individual features are inherently limited. The Dime is a very small set of pliers with a knife blade, small scissors, a dedicated "package opener", and a pair of basic screwdrivers built to fold into the handles. On the end of one plier handle is a bottle opener that stays deployed and ready to use at all times.

None of the tools are ideal, but all will find at least occasional use. For some, the bottle opener will see daily use. For others, the readily-accessed blade or pliers will be the most popular. The pliers are small, and the materials are thin. For light-duty pliers tasks, these are suitable, but the limited reach and flexible nature of the thin materials limit the utility of the pliers. The blade is basic, sharp, and small.

The larger tools have up to three times more features than the Dime. You don't choose the Dime for maximum versatility. You choose it for maximum portability.

Construction Quality

Gerber makes good tools, but the Dime is just so incredibly tiny. To fit all these features into such a product, Gerber had to use thin metal in crucial places. They are not alone. Multi-pliers are inherently less strong than dedicated pliers, because of the extra hinges etc. The tiny Dime pliers, however, are flimsy enough that one could conceivably break or bend them with average strength and use. In fact, we once broke an older (non-Dime) keychain-sized Gerber multi-tool in testing. The Dime is considerably stronger than this discontinued product and is strong enough for minor to moderate household and mechanical use. Just don't expect the pliers of the Dime to crack frozen bolts or bend thick gauge wire. The other tools of the Dime are similarly compromised. Torque hard on the screwdrivers and we can't guarantee your results. The blade of the Dime is decent, but it isn't the sophisticated piece of metallurgy you'll find on a dedicated, high-quality pocket knife.

Any direct comparison of the Dime to the construction quality of most larger tools would be silly. The most casually engineered full-size multi-tool is going to be stronger than the Dime, if only by virtue of the greater volume of materials involved. It is when stacked up next to a similarly sized tool that the Dime stands out. It is at least a little better than others we have reviewed, in terms of construction quality. First, the pliers are just a little stiffer than the closest competition. All small tools flex when squeezed and twisted, but this Gerber a little less. The Gerber is assembled with serviceable Torx bolts. The blade of the Gerber is a versatile double-bevel. The sum of these small construction quality differences edges the Gerber ahead in this category, which in turn pushes it to the overall top of this compact sub-category. It is the construction quality, then, that really earns the Gerber our Top Pick for the ultra-portable keychain tools.

Small tools are inherently more difficult to use than full-size ones. Pliers work best when they just fill your closed fist. The pliers of the Dime are better operated with fingertips than with your fist. One cannot exert nearly as much force on the pliers of the Dime , even disregarding the construction and strength limitations of the smaller tool, as one can on the larger tools. The other attributes are similarly diminutive and therefore limited in utility. A larger knife blade would be better. Larger scissors are easier to deal with. Bigger screwdrivers generate more leverage. Of the functions of the Dime, the only one that suffers none for its miniaturized status is the bottle opener. The bottle opener of the Dime works as well as any full-size version.

The Dime and other tiny tools are essentially tied here. All "keychain" multi-tools suffer mainly for their compact stature. It is the bottle opener of the Dime that scoots it ahead of even larger tools. The larger tools are all easier to use in every other way. The bottle opener of the Dime is always available, from the moment you pull it from your pocket.

Portability

Gerber makes the Dime the second smallest product in our test. In assessing portability, it is size and weight that primarily determine portability. The Dime is actually more compact than most modern automobile key "fobs" and weighs just 66 grams. In even the most crowded pockets the Dime will virtually disappear. The tool comes ready to slide onto a keychain with a little split ring, and the external contours are smooth enough to cause no more damage to the fabric of your pockets than your house keys will.

All else equal, the fact that the Dime is literally just over 1/4 the weight of the Editors Choice puts it well into its own class. It doesn't matter that some of the larger products add two other carry modes (sheath and pocket clip) that the Dime doesn't have. The Dime is just so much smaller. All the other full-size tools are much closer to each other than to the Dime.

The Dime is one of the least expensive tools in our test. Gerber generally is known for making tools and knives with good value. With construction quality that we found to be above par and a price below many of the rest, this is an excellent value. It is only because most multi-tool users are looking for more functions and better ergonomics that more expensive options earned our Best Buy Awards. As a specialized product, the Dime is certainly a good value.

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Gerber Dime Multi Tool Review

There’s been growing demand in the multi tool market for tools small enough to carry everyday on your keychain or bag. The Dime is Gerber’s main entry in this micro multi tool market, packing shrunken versions of the basic multi tool loadout in a pint sized package. Today’s Gerber Dime review will cover the design of the Dime, its tool loadout, build quality, and our overall opinion of it.

• 1 Gerber Dime Overview
• 2.1 Pliers and Wire Cutters
• 2.2 Knife Blade
• 2.3 Scissors and Tweezers
• 2.4 Bottle and Package Opener, Zipper Pull
• 2.5 Screwdrivers, File and Lanyard Ring
• 3.1 Gerber Dime Pros – Things We Liked
• 3.2 Gerber Dime Cons – Things We Didn’t Like
• 3.3 Who’s The Gerber Dime For?
• 4 Gerber Dime accessories and extras
• 5.1 Comparison Table
• 5.2 Dime Vs Vise
• 5.3 Dime Vs Leatherman Squirt PS4
• 5.4 Dime Vs Leatherman Micra
• 5.5 Dime Vs Leatherman Style PS
• 5.6 Dime Vs Bear Grylls Compact
• 6 Conclusion – Final Thoughts On the Gerber Dime

Gerber Dime Overview

The Gerber Dime was built to be the tool you always have on you. It’s tiny, coming in at 2.8 inches when closed and weighing just 2.2 oz. The tools you’re able to put into something that small will necessarily be less capable and durable than those on full size multi tools.

This isn’t intended to be your only multi tool. It’s meant to be the tool that you can bring with you no matter where you’re going. It’s small enough to fit on your keychain and light enough that you won’t even notice it’s there. Gerber offers the Dime in two versions and several different colors.

Gerber Dime Tools

The Gerber Dime comes with 12 tools in a standard butterfly open package. Unlike the majority of Gerber’s other multi tools none of the tools on the Dime lock open. The secondary version of the Dime, the Dime travel, also offers 12 tools.

It’s important to understand when reviewing these tools that we were grading on a curve. It’s a given that the tools on the Dime aren’t as capable as those on full sized multi tools. What we’re looking for is how they hold up and function for everyday tasks.

Pliers and Wire Cutters

The pliers in the Dime have a needle nose point and a standard plier grip below it. They’re spring action and pop open well. We’ll be blunt, these pliers aren’t particularly useful. They have a reasonable bite pattern on them but the size of the handle doesn’t allow you to apply any real torque. You might be able to turn a very small bolt, but even that’s in doubt. Another issue is the numerous reports of broken spring arms, cracked plier joints, and general breakdown during regular use.

The wire cutters on the Dime are only useful for cutting very thin wires. Speaker wires and things of that thickness will easily and cleanly part for the Dime. Anything larger than that becomes a real struggle.

Knife Blade

The knife blade on the standard Gerber Dime has a straight blade and comes in at just barely an inch long. Interestingly, it doesn’t have a traditional point but something closer to a modified sheepsfoot blade profile. The blade isn’t particularly sharp straight from the factory but was easy to sharpen up to a nice razor edge. The small size of the blade means you won’t be using this for much more than cutting string, opening packages, and maybe cutting up a very small piece of fruit.

The Dime Travel, Gerber’s TSA compliant version of the Dime, replaces the knife blade with a blunt tip file.

Scissors and Tweezers

The scissors on the Dime are small but effective. They cut through paper reasonably well but aren’t quite as useful as those on some other multi tools of similar sizes. There have been reports of the scissor spring arm breaking frequently with regular and even light use but we can’t really hold this against the Dime. Most micro multi tools share this problem, with all manufacturers doing a pretty good job honoring warranty repairs.

Anyone who’s ever owned a swiss army knife will recognize the thin metal design of the tweezers. They share the same issues all tweezers of this style do, lack of gripping strength and purchase. We found it difficult to grab hold of small objects and very difficult to really get a grip on something like a stubborn splinter. Again though, just about every multi tool tweezer shares this issue. Given their small size and sharp point, you might have better luck using the needle nose pliers as tweezers.

Bottle and Package Opener, Zipper Pull

The Gerber Dime doesn’t have a traditional multi tool bottle/can opener combo tool. Instead the body of the tool itself is shaped into a larger bottle opener that works quite well for its intended purpose.

The package opener is something we’ve started to see in a lot of value priced and micro sized multi tools. The one on the Dime works well, easily cutting through packing tape and envelopes without any issues. On the Dime Travel the package open is replaced with a zipper pull tool to get around blade restrictions. We didn’t expect to like this feature but actually found it to work well for its designed purpose. It easily grabs broken zippers and lets you apply extra strength to stuck ones. How often you find yourself needing such a specialized attachment is another story.

Screwdrivers, File and Lanyard Ring

There are two screwdrivers on the Dime, a flathead driver and a cross driver intended to be used in phillips head screws. The flathead driver is medium sized and works as well as could be expected for something of its size. It can stand up to light prying as well but don’t push your luck.

The cross driver is meant to slip into one slot of a phillips head screw and slide down until it covers most of the width of the slot. In practice this doesn’t work well. The point is very small and doesn’t give you much purchase on the screw. Both screwdrivers suffer from the small size of their attached handle. It’s very difficult to get any torque on them with something that small.

The file is double sided, with both a fine and coarse grind on it. Gerber lists them as full function files but they’re honestly not good for much more than filing your fingernails. Anything more will quickly wear them down, especially with the black oxide coating on them.

The lanyard ring is of much greater importance on micro multi tools than full sized ones. The one on the Dime unfortunately doesn’t seem to take this into account. It’s a tiny little ring with a small keyring on it. It makes it very easy to connect to your keychain but also breaks when just a little force is applied to it, leaving you with a keychain multi tool that won’t stay on your keychain anymore.

Gerber Dime Review

The Gerber Dime is available in several different color options and two finishes. The colors are purple, red, black, and green while the available finishes are black oxide and stainless steel. The Gerber Dime is built around portability. Everything else, from tool loadout to material quality, is secondary to that.

The thin metal used to create such a tiny multi tool just isn’t strong enough for any heavy application. Critical joints and attachment points buckle and give way with regular use. The spring arms on both the pliers and scissors are often the first things to go.

That being said, it’s still a useful little tool to have. It feels cheap because it is cheap, coming in at a tiny fraction of the price of a full size multi tool. It’s not going to be the only tool you need, but it is going to be the only tool you always have on you.

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Gerber Dime Pros – Things We Liked

• Highly portable
• Mostly useful tools
• Attractive design
• Warranty swiftly honored
• Inexpensive

Gerber Dime Cons – Things We Didn’t Like

• Pliers difficult to use
• Black oxide finish quickly shows wear
• Flimsy feeling steel
• Lanyard ring easy to accidentally break
• Spring action arms delicate at best

Who’s The Gerber Dime For?

The Gerber Dime is for anyone who wants to make sure they always have at least some tools with them. It gives you a tool at hand to turn a small screw or get a better grip on something. It isn’t going to give you a tool boxes worth of value but it’s not priced at that level.

EDC enthusiasts and people who already carry a full size multi tool will enjoy adding this to their daily carry.

Gerber Dime accessories and extras

Because of its small size the Gerber Dime doesn’t really have the traditional accessories a larger multi tool would have available. The only real choices available for it are the color and finish options.

Different Colors – The Dime is available in four different colors, purple, red, black, and green. The color is only on one of the handles as the other is always black. The finish options aren’t available on all colors.

The black oxide looks sharp and provides good protection from corrosion, but we always recommend you go stainless. Nicks and scratches that are invisible on stainless steel are extremely evident on black oxide. There have also been reports on some of Gerber’s other black oxide multi tools that the coating flakes off onto hands and pockets during frequent carry and use.

Gerber Dime Vs Comparable tools

The micro multi tool market is rapidly becoming as crowded as the full size one. Here is a basic overview of some of the Dime’s biggest competitors and how we think it shapes up compared to them.

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Dime vs vise.

The Vise is a redesigned version of Gerber’s older Clutch micro multi tool. It replaces the scissors on the Dime with a second serrated knife blade but otherwise has similar tools. To be honest though, the Vise feels generally cheaper than the Dime. The pliers especially don’t feel sturdy, with numerous user reports of fatal failure.

If you really feel like you need two knife blades on such a small multi tool the Vise provides them. For build quality and overall usefulness though, we say go with the Dime.

Dime Vs Leatherman Squirt PS4

The Dime and the Squirt PS4 have almost identical tool loadouts. The only difference is the PS4’s lack of tweezers and box cutter. They’re almost exactly the same length and weight as well. In build quality though, the Dime just edges out the PS4.

The Dime uses torx bolts in it’s assembly while the PS4 is riveted. Being able to disassemble, clean, and repair your tools is always a good feature in our book. This one is very close, with the biggest determinant being which one you like the appearance of more.

Dime Vs Leatherman Micra

The Leatherman Micra was one of the earliest micro multi tools to hit the market, being released in 1996. It looks just like someone took Leatherman’s Super Tool and shrunk it down. The big difference between the Micra and the Dime is the substitution of scissors for pliers as the main tool. Other than that it has mostly the same tools in the same sizes.

The Micra has been around for a while and is extremely popular. It has a good reputation for quality and maintains it by keeping things simple. The scissors in the Micra work better at this size than the pliers on the Dime do, but many people prefer pliers to scissors even so.

Read our Leatherman Micra review

Dime Vs Leatherman Style PS

The Style PS is Leatherman’s TSA compliant multi tool. It has no blade and a much more basic tool loadout than the Dime, consisting of just pliers, tweezers, a pair of scissors, and a combination file cross driver. It also shares many of the same fail points as the Dime. In our previous review of the Style PS we were very impressed with its overall construction.

The Style PS just feels slightly nicer than the Dime. The metal is smoother and the tools work just a bit better. If you travel frequently or pass into secured areas we recommend you go with the Style PS. This is true even compared to the Dime Travel.

Dime Vs Bear Grylls Compact

The Bear Grylls Compact multi tool is another Gerber offering that falls under their Bear Grylls line of survival gear. It has a set of straight and serrated blades similar to the Vise but packs in four different screwdrivers instead of a bottle opener, box cutter or scissors.

Like the rest of Bear Grylls’ products it’s designed with the wilderness in mind. If you need something to throw in a bug out fanny pack or add to your hiking bag zipper pulls, definitely go with the Bear Grylls Compact. Otherwise, pick up a Dime for general tasks.

Conclusion – Final Thoughts On the Gerber Dime

The Gerber Dime is no one’s choice for best multi tool . It’s too small to be really useful for most tasks and too fragile to be put through serious use. Despite that, we like this little tool. It was never meant to compete with full size tools in either durability or usefulness. It’s small enough to comfortably fit on your keychain and light enough to always be with you.

For what it is, and especially for what you pay for it, it provides one of the better sets of tools on the market.

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2 thoughts on “gerber dime multi tool review”.

I’ve been using the Gerber Dime for several weeks. It’s a handy little tool with a good variety of functions. The scissors and bottle opener are particularly useful. However, I’ve noticed the steel does feel a bit flimsy, especially the lanyard ring. Overall, for the price, it’s a decent addition to my EDC, but I wouldn’t rely on it for heavy-duty tasks.

I’ve had the Dime for a few months now. Love how it fits easily on my keychain!

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The multitool has been around since the 80s when Dan Leatherman introduced his prototype. In the 90s, they exploded onto the scene and haven’t quit. The reason is: A good multitool gets a lot done without having to pack a toolbox around. As human beings, one of the things we are known for (besides philosophy and mathematics) is our tool-making ability. You can trace the earliest version of a multitool back to Roman times, a surprisingly well-put-together knife, spike, pick, fork, and spatula combo. Engineering saw another milestone in 1897, with the introduction often poorly imitated, never duplicated Swiss Army knife. This timeless tool earned its chops during World War II and has been a staple ever since. You know it when you see it because of its iconic red handle. Many classic design aspects can still be seen in modern multi-tools, but they have also advanced to include more tools or be more specific for certain activities. Regardless of the design, the best multi tools are the ones that fit your needs, are durable, and are easy to use.

Best Overall: The Leatherman Wave Plus

Best edc:   leatherman wingman, best for bikes: topeak ninja master + toolbox pt30, best for fishing: swiss army huntsman.

• Best for Firearm Maintenance : Leatherman MUT Multitool

Best for Traveling: Gerber Dime Travel

Best budget: gerber suspension nxt, how we picked the best multi tools.

Choosing the best multi tools came down to the practical application of each tool within the given category. With field experience and brand/product knowledge, we were able to compile a list of tools that would suit many outdoor purposes and sports. To help narrow down the choices, we also considered:

Durability:  how long the tool lasts may be one of our top considerations. Since multi tools serve such an essential role in so many backcountry activities, having one that you can trust for years to come is essential. We looked at materials and the design to ensure we found the tools that last the longest.

Versatility:  Although many of the best multi tools are for specific activities, having one that is versatile enough to take on a variety of purposes is ideal.

Ease of Use:  Even if a multi tool has many tools, that doesn’t mean much if it is a pain to use. The best multi tools make it easy to retrieve the tools you need, and they’re easy to use when needed.

The Best Multi Tools: Reviews & Recommendations

Let’s dive in to determine the best multi tools for your needs.

The Leatherman Wave Plus. Amazon

Why It Made The Cut: The Leatherman Wave Plus is our best multi tool pick overall because of the unbeatable durability, versatility, and value the tool provides.

Key Features

• Weight: 11.2 oz
• Materials: Stainless Steel
• Number of Tools: 18
• Tools lock into place
• Includes both a serrated and straight edge blade
• Made in the USA
• Easy to access tools with one hand
• No pocket clip

When any product sells heads and tails above the rest, there are good reasons for it. In the case of multi tools, the Leatherman Wave Plus is killing it.

Why? It’s not the cheapest, and this is telling. Throughout my life as an outdoorsman, I’ve tried to pinch pennies where I can. I’ve learned that when you really want something to work well, it’s better to cry once and get the right piece of gear. When it comes to footwear, clothing, and tools that work, life is better if you skimp elsewhere.

The Wave Plus runs around $100, but you don’t hear anyone complaining about it. In addition to abounding positive user feedback, I can tell you firsthand that I wanted one from the minute I picked one up. The thing that impressed me most was its ease of use. This multitool is a smooth operator. It opens and gets to work without a fight.

The Wave Plus packs a total of 18 tools that get to work quickly. Pliers, wire cutters, scissors, two blades, two saws, screwdrivers galore, and Leatherman’s proprietary bit driver. External access to the blades and saws doesn’t require unfolding the entire tool. The biggest complaint folks have is the lack of a pocket clip and the proprietary bit driver (I like the option of a pocket clip). Proprietary designs, while innovative, can sometimes create headaches. However, we are at the point of splitting hairs. Still made in the U.S.A, the Leatherman Wave comes in ahead of the rest.

The Leatherman Wingman. Amazon

Why It Made The Cut: The Leatherman Wingman is another classic loved by many because of its compact size, ease of use, and functional design.

• Weight: 6.88 lbs
• Number of Tools: 14
• Spring loaded pliers
• Excellent value
• Knife accessible without opening pliers
• Can be awkward to use some tools

Life is busy. The day starts early and ends late. When your multitool leaves the house every time you do, it needs to function well but be an afterthought to take with. In terms of EDC (Everyday Carry), there is no one-size-fits-all option. Everyone’s EDC needs are different, but there are a few basics to consider. Knife, pliers, wire cutters, and a couple of screwdriver options are where you want to start. The bigger the tool, the more likely it gets left at home. If you’re like me, my work knife and multitool never leave my work pants or work belt (except when it’s time to wash them). I never think about taking it with me. It just goes.

Leatherman offers a good EDC option to consider, the Wingman. The Wingman runs slightly smaller than average size for a multitool, rocks 14 tools, a pocket clip, and is made of stainless steel. Tools include a blade, scissors, several screwdrivers, file, spring-loaded pliers, and bottle opener. The price is $60.

The Topeak Mini PT30. REI

Why It Made The Cut: The Topeak Ninja Master PT30 is a bike tool you should never leave behind when you hit the trail. The compact design comes equipped with 30 functions and a waterproof toolbox.

• Weight: 9.92 oz
• Materials: Aluminum and chrome vanadium steel
• Number of Tools: 30
• Convenient carrying case
• Can be mounted under water bottle cage
• 30 functional tools
• Easy to access tools
• Case attachment to bike can be tricky and can rattle loose

If you’re a cyclist, you understand tools are essential. If you mountain bike, then tools become even more important. Trail riding practically ensures you will be tweaking and repairing your ride on a consistent basis. Flat tires, popped chains, bent spokes, or wheels will happen.

During my law enforcement career, I spent considerable time as a bike cop on the street. I also ran a bike patrol course for officers. Part of this training involved basic bike maintenance and field repair. Bike multitools are an essential piece of gear for any cyclist, and they are a specialized piece of equipment that gets a lot done.

When I ride, I carry a standard multitool and bike multitool. I consider both essential. Regardless of type, all bikes will have a certain range of adjustment points that require hex wrenches and torx bits. These adjust everything from seats and handlebars to brakes. Then there are chain tools, spoke wrenches, and tire tools. These are essential tools you can’t get basic repairs done without. Aside from packing a small toolbox, only a bike multitool will have this stuff in a portable package.

Topeak is one of the top-selling names and brands I use. Their latest model is the Mini PT30. It has 30 tools made of lightweight alloy steel. It’s got hex heads, torx bits, screwdrivers, a tubeless repair tool, a removable chain tool, and a master link tool. The chain tool is compatible with single and multi-speed chains up to 12 speed, but it does not work with Campagnolo hollow pin chains. The PT30 is on the higher end of the price range at $50.

The Swiss Army Huntsman. Amazon

Why It Made The Cut: The Swiss Army Huntsman has the iconic design along with unbeatable quality, impressive functionality, and innovation needed to make it one of the best multi tools for fishing.

• Weight: 3.42 oz
• Materials: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
• Number of Tools: 15
• Compact size
• Easy to sharpen blades
• Doesn’t rust easily
• All tools function well for the size
• Carrying case included isn’t the best quality

Fishing and multitools go hand in hand. I’ve always carried various tools while fishing, whether on the boat, raft, canoe, or foot. If your needs are basic and you’re not packing around too much gear, all you really need is a Swiss Army Knife.

I’ve owned one version or another ever since I was a young Boy Scout, and one has lived in my fishing vest for the last 20 years. I consider the Swiss Army Huntsman to be the perfect fishing multitool. You can scale a bluegill with the blade, and the spring-loaded scissors are perfect for trimming fishing line. The screwdrivers are adequate for minor reel repairs. The toothpick is a great knot fixer, and the bottle and can openers are indispensable. If I’m just fishing on foot for the day with a chest pack or vest and not much else, it’s all I need. 

Best for Firearm Maintenance: Leatherman MUT Multitool

The Leatherman MUT. Amazon

Why It Made The Cut: The Leatherman MUT EOD is a unique and specialized tool that folks in and out of the military will enjoy.

• Easy access configuration
• Heavy duty materials
• Specialized tools
• 25-year warranty

When it comes to firearms maintenance, Leatherman again rises to the top with its patented MUT multitool. The Leatherman MUT was designed for combat soldiers. It has many tools to reach into those tight spots that are always difficult to clean, whether it’s an M4 Carbine or 240B Machine Gun. What works well on the battlefield will work great on the range too. It has a punch handy for disassembly, cleaning rod adapter, replaceable bronze carbon scraper, replaceable wire cutters, electrical crimpers, standard pliers, needle nose pliers, a large bit driver, and a hammer. 

The MUT’s most distinctive feature is the bolt override tool, which is designed for clearing malfunctions on any AR platform. This is a highly specialized, overbuilt tool intended for Murphy’s Law. It’s just waiting for something to go wrong. But at $160, you will probably want to ask yourself, is this what I need? It’s a tool for the guy or gal that handles firearms regularly and may encounter a variety of problems on any given day, whether at work or play. Though I think any recreational shooter who can afford it will find it useful on a regular basis.

The Gerber Dime Travel. Amazon

Why It Made The Cut: The Gerber Dime Travel multi tool is a traveler’s best friend with a compact and functional design and versions that are TSA-approved.

• Weight: 2.12 oz
• Materials: N/A
• Number of Tools: 10
• Lightweight and compact
• The bladeless version is TSA approved
• Affordable price
• Durable design
• Limited application due to size and tool inclusion

When we travel by air, we do so at the whim of the airlines once we’re through security. As someone who has flown with guns and knives for work and play, I have learned to scale down my carry on. Yet I have had to mail a knife home to myself and have barely gotten through security due to an errant bullet I forgot to remove from the backpack. 

One problem with most multitools and traveling is the blade or other sharp objects could, if so desired, be used as a weapon. But now that we’ve been living with tightened security measures for 20 years, the demand for a travel compliant multitool has been met and there are more than enough to choose from. So, what are they and which one is best?

Gerber’s Dime Travel Bladeless comes with the same tools as the regular Dime but without the knife. It has scissors less than 4 inches long, which are TSA-compliant and sell for around $25. 

The Gerber Suspension NXT. Amazon

Why It Made The Cut: The Gerber Suspension NXT provides decent quality at a price that remains affordable for most budgets.

• Weight: 6.4 oz
• Slim and compact design
• Locking feature for tools
• Pocket clip
• Durability is questionable

Let’s face it when it comes to just about anything, the price is always a consideration. We have families to care for, bills to pay, and oftentimes we must make our money go as far as it can. It simply may not be feasible to pay $100 for a multitool. I’ve been there, and still am at times, so I want to make sure nobody feels priced out of a multitool market and that their money gets the best it can buy. 

Gerber’s Suspension NXT is comparable to the Rev. It sports the basic tools you need: knife, pliers, file, screwdrivers, and scissors which you don’t find on most budget models. It would also fit the bill for an EDC multitool with its pocket clip. It runs about $35.

What to Consider When Choosing a Multi Tool

If you’re like me, you carry a multitool of some kind everywhere you go. They have been a part of my life outdoors, indoors, overseas, and underwater since I can remember. Multitools have always been there for me from my earliest days in Boy Scouts (a Victorinox Huntsman I got when I was 11), a lifetime outdoors, and serving in the military and law enforcement.

I’ve used them at my best and worst. You can never have too many, and I keep multitools just about anywhere I think I’ll need one—hunting pack, fishing vest, boat box, blind bag, chest rig, duty belt, and yes, the junk drawer.

The best thing about modern multitools is how general or specialized they can be.

Ask yourself the following questions:

• What am I doing?
• Where am I going?
• Who am I going with?
• When am I going?
• Why and how?

If you’re a hunter or fisherman, you need a good blade, screwdrivers, pliers, and a file. Bowhunter or mountain biker? You need hex wrenches and torx bits. Fishing saltwater or scuba diving? Rust resistance is critical.

Q: Is Leatherman still made in the USA?

Leatherman, founded in 1983, is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. While they source a handful of components internationally, the overwhelming majority of the parts and materials that go into one of their multitools is from right here in the States. All manufacturing and assembly take place in their Portland factory.

Q: What are the best multi tools for survival?

The one you have on you. But seriously, just about any high-quality multi tool can help out when the chips are down. Just make sure you select a model with a full-size blade and stout pliers. Other implements, like saws and serrated blades, and scissors can also help.

Q: Which multi tool has the best scissors?

The scissors on most multi tools are a bit lacking. Unless of course, you’re talking about the Leatherman Raptor line . This unique multi tool is built around a set of EMT shears, which can perform wonders in an emergency situation or when you need to cut through braided fishing line. Unfortunately, their uses are limited by the scissor blades making up the main tool.

Q: What is a multi tool good for?

What a multi tool is suitable for depends on the intended purpose of the overall design and the tools it includes. There are fishing-specific, hunting-specific, and even biking-specific multi tools that will all vary in their tool inclusion. In general, a classic multi tool design is good for survival, gear repair, and a variety of common camp tasks.

Q: How durable are multi tools?

The durability of a multi tool depends on the materials, construction, and overall design. When in doubt, stick with reputable brands instead of buying the cheapest option you find online. Buying a Leatherman will more often than not guarantee you invest in a multi tool that will likely outlast you.

Q: What tools come in a multi tool?

What tools come in a multi tool often depends on the type of multi tool you buy. Some only include a few tools, while others may have up to 20+ tools. While these tools can vary dramatically, the most common ones in a multi tool design include needle nose pliers, scissors, wire cutters, screwdrivers, bottle openers, and a blade (serrated or straight).

Final Thoughts on the Best Multi Tools

As you can see, multi tools fulfill an essential role in the lives of avid outdoorsmen, military and law enforcement personnel, and just about anybody else. They are as much an expression of who we are and how we go about our daily work and play. Hopefully, I’ve given you some things to consider and a range of options that fits your needs. Remember WWWWH (When, Where, What, Who, and How) of everything you do and that will tell you which is the best multi tools for your purpose.

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The idea is simple: always be prepared. The Dime is a mini multi-tool with an impressive list of features, ensuring you are ready for anything. This butterfly open tool fits on your keychain yet has 12 useful tools. 

• Compact, lightweight size fits perfectly in pocket - a daily companion for any task
• Convenient, easily accessible butterfly opening
• Sturdy stainless steel construction
• Needle nose spring-loaded pliers
• Wire cutter
• Plain edge blade
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• Limited lifetime warranty

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Developed to be the ideal tool to work with in virtually any situation, the Gerber Dime Travel Bladeless Multi-Tool is an excellent instrument for pretty much anyone. A highly effective multi purpose instrument will make a great partner for virtually every activity. And because of the Gerber Dime Travel Bladeless Multi-Tool , there's not ever been a better opportunity to get hold of one of these amazing tools. In an effort to ensure you are selecting some of the finest multi-tools on the market, these Multi-tools on sale at discount prices from top brands from Gerber are manufactured making use of resilient and dependable resources. Gerber has been generating good quality multi-tools for a long time, and the Gerber Dime Travel Bladeless Multi-Tool is the immediate result of their dedication and motivation. For a great way to verify that you are prepared for any scenario with the right tool to complete the job, choose the Gerber Dime Travel Bladeless Multi-Tool .

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• The City Tour along wooden and brick houses preserved from the time of the city’s founding will enable you to feel an unmistakable charm of Khabarovsk. The oldest Komsomolskaya Square houses the remarkable redbrick building dating 1901(now the Public Library). Splendid view of the St.Innokenty church – the first church built in the city. During the Stalin’s period, a well known GULAG Camp existed near the Ulakhan village which was located close the city.
• The Archaeological Museum contains over 40,000 artifacts; among them, there are the world famous petrogliphs of Sikachi Alyan and cultural heritage of the Golden Empire of the Jurchen People.
• The Art Museum possesses a unique collection of the Far Eastern aboriginal crafts and arts that includes fish skin outfits, beautiful carpets and bone engraved items. Some wonderful ancient Russian icons and paintings by famous Russian artists Ilya Repin, Ivan Shishkin and Isaac Levitan, as well as works by Western masters, such as Rembrandt, Rubens and Monet are exhibited in the Art Museum.
• The Cruise along the Amur River is might be a beautiful journey within a live archeological museum. The riverside rocks make an unusual display of man-made carvings – petrogliphs that are the images of ancient cultural heritage of local ethnic groups. The Bolshekhetsirsky State Nature Preserve has conifer-broadleaved forests rich in typically virgin nature and genetic stock of organic life. In 30 miles to the southwest of the city, there is the Khekhtsir State Nature Reserve, a unique place where southern lianas, Manchurian walnuts grow side by side with evergreen conifers. Bears, foxes, wolves, elks and tigers could be watched occasionally there. The Badjal Range – one of the most picturesque parts of the Russian Far East with unique flora and fauna is abundant in sable, musk deer and bears.

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Khabarovsk: Keystone of the Russian Far East

Photographs by William Brumfield

By rail, the city of Khabarovsk in the Russian Far East is a six-day, 5,300 mile journey from Moscow. Given the distance, it’s unsurprising that most visitors prefer to make the trip by air. The nine-hour flight has the added advantage of giving travelers a dramatic overview of the Amur River on the approach.  

Indeed, Khabarovsk is a city of two great strategic rivers: the Amur, which flows eastward along the border with China; and the Ussuri, which flows northward some 560 miles from its origins in the southern Sikhote-Alin Mountains, not far from the Sea of Japan. The confluence of these two rivers near Khabarovsk, and the state boundaries they define have created one of the most important geopolitical zones in northern Asia.   

Russian explorers attempted to gain control of the north bank of the Amur as early as the 1640s, but Russia was compelled to abandon the area by the Treaty of Nerchinsk, signed in 1689.  Russian troops did not return to the region in substantial numbers until the mid-19 th century, under the leadership of Governor-General Nikolai Muravyov.

He was later given the title “Amursky” for his role in acquiring the territory for the Russian empire. In the Treaty of Aigun (1858), negotiated with the Qing Dynasty, China ceded to Russia territory north of the Amur and east of the Ussuri.

Khabarovsk arose as a consequence of the Treaty of Aigun. The first Russian settlement was established in May 1858 by a detachment of Siberian troops under the command of Captain Yakov Dyachenko. The post was initially named Khabarovka in homage to the renowned 17th-century Cossack leader Yerofei Khabarov, who explored the area.

The settlement rapidly expanded, and by 1864 it already had a formal plan for development on hilly terrain along the left bank of the Amur. A telegraph line to Vladivostok began operating in 1868, and a proper river port was completed in 1874. By the end of 1880, Khabarovsk had gained over 4,000 inhabitants and an official status as a town.  

How to get there

To get to Khabarovsk from Moscow of St. Petersburg take a regular flight. The trip takes approximately 7,5 hours.

Entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on the development of river trading routes were quick to settle in the young town, which offered considerable potential for commerce with China. Progress in transportation also led to increased government authority. In 1884, Khabarovsk became the administrative center of a vast area stretching from the Amur River to the Pacific.  

The town’s status was further enhanced in late May 1891 when the heir to the throne, Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich (subsequently Nicholas II) included Khabarovka on the itinerary of his nine-month-long world tour.

At the time of his visit, the town unveiled a heroic monument to Muravyov-Amursky by the noted sculptor Alexander Opekushin. Dismantled during the Soviet period, the monument has since been restored to a prominent position overlooking the river. In 1893, the town’s name was changed from Khabarovka to the more formal Khabarovsk.

Perhaps the greatest catalyst for the town’s early growth was the completion of a rail line from Vladivostok in 1897. Khabarovsk now had a direct link to a growing international port, even as it controlled interior river traffic over the extensive territory of the Amur River basin.  

The town’s strategic location was not lost on military planners, who developed local machine factories to equip the armed forces of the Far East. At the same time, Khabarovsk, like the rest of Russia, experienced severe labor and military unrest in 1905-06 following the country’s defeat in the Russo-Japanese War.

With the return to stability under Prime Minister Pyotr Stolypin (1862-1911), Khabarovsk continued its rapid growth. During the three decades from 1884 to the beginning of World War I, the population increased more than 10-fold. And in 1908, Khabarovsk became the headquarters of the Amur River Flotilla, with responsibility for patrolling the long frontier with Manchuria.  

In 1914, connections were improved with the Trans-Siberian Railway, which gave Khabarovsk access to distant Moscow and St. Petersburg. At that time, however, the rail route to the Russian Far East still went through Manchuria along the Chinese Eastern Railway.

The town was linked directly to eastern Siberia only in 1916, with the completion of a bridge across the Amur just to the northwest of Khabarovsk. Built in difficult conditions within three years, the bridge was one of the major achievements of Russian engineering.  

To this day the attractive, often imposing architecture of central Khabarovsk reflects the prosperity of the town at the turn of the 20 th century. Using an eclectic mixture of neoclassicism and medieval Russian elements, architects designed enduring, well-built structures for housing, commerce and administration. A peculiar local feature was the use of high quality, unstuccoed red brick for the structure, with gray brick for decorative trim.  

The most visible indicator of prosperity and rising consumer demand was the large department store. Firms such as Kunst and Albers, which had stores in several towns, and the Pyankov Brothers used architecture to create an impressive display for retail trade. The large Plyusnin building, subsequently converted to the Regional Library, contained one of the town’s many banks. The best of these buildings are on the main street, which is named after Muravyov-Amursky.  

Other historic buildings display the style moderne that was fashionable at the beginning of the 20 th century, with traces of traditional Russian decoration. The best example is the former building of the city council, now carefully restored.  

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The devastation of World War I occurred far from Khabarovsk, and the city actually grew with expanding military production. But the civil war following the Bolshevik Revolution caused major damage and disruption.

The last major battles of the Civil War occurred near Khabarovsk. Red partisan forces recaptured the town in early 1920, but they were suddenly attacked by the Japanese in April. Fierce fighting led to significant destruction in the central district. Instability continued until December 1921, when the city was retaken by a White army led by Viktorin Molchanov.

At the battle of Volochaevka in February 1922, Molchanov’s defenses were breached and Khabarovsk was retaken by Red forces, but not without further damage to the area, including partial demolition of the magnificent Amur River Bridge. Authority was vested in the Far Eastern Republic, a Communist ally that formally merged with the new Soviet state in November 1922.  

During the Soviet period, the expansion of Khabarovsk accelerated thanks to its strategic military, industrial and administrative position. The pace of growth is reflected in modernist buildings designed by prominent Constructivist architects such as Ilya Golosov, who built the large complex for the House of Soviets in 1929-30.

In the 1930s the Gulag concentration camp empire expanded and prison labor was used in construction. A number of building projects in Khabarovsk were undertaken by the NKVD, which preferred a pompous neoclassical style. Relics of that time include the GlavDalStroi Building and the Commune House, all on Muravyov-Amursky Street.

World War II, like the first, occurred far from Khabarovsk, but the city played a major role in defending the Far East from a Japanese attack. And it served as headquarters during the brief Soviet-Japanese War in August 1945

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Greatly expanded after the war, Khabarovsk maintained its momentum into the post-Soviet period. The city’s vitality is reflected in the improved appearance of Muravyov-Amursky Street, from a renovated Lenin Square to Cathedral Square, with its new Dormition Cathedral visible from the Amur. In 2004 the Transfiguration Cathedral was consecrated on Glory Square near the river.

With a population of just over 600,000, Khabarovsk has witnessed a building spree of contemporary apartment houses in colorful post-modernist forms. And the city’s good management was acknowledged in 2000 when it was chosen as the headquarters of the Far Eastern Federal District.

In the late summer of 2013 the Khabarovsk area experienced a record-setting flood of the Amur, but the main part of the city — on high ground — avoided the worst of the destruction. Among the city's promising economic developments is its pivotal role in the massive "Strength of Siberia" gas pipeline project, which will link the gas fields of Yakutia to the rapidly expanding Chinese market. With its well-maintained central district, Khabarovsk preserves its heritage as it looks to the future.

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