PRY BARS

A pry bar is a smaller variant of a crowbar. The tool is often simply called a "pry," which is the English word for prying. This is a very useful tool that should be part of every smart EDC! In short: a small, miniature crowbar that can fix things your other pocket tools aren't designed for. Just as you don't cut with a pry bar, you shouldn't pry and force with your knife – use the right tool for the right job!

Different sizes, materials, and functions

There are countless models, variants, and manufacturers of pry bars. Some are simple with one or a few functions, while others are more advanced multitools. As usual, needs, along with taste and preference, guide the choice. A small pry on your keychain is never wrong – it can open bottle caps, loosen jar lids, open paint cans, strip cables, and save you from hopeless plastic packaging. Once you discover this amazing little tool, you'll definitely use it often! Variants in copper and brass are beautiful and decorative but cannot withstand as much heavy use as steel and titanium.

A smart tool that isn't a knife

Many problems can be solved without having to carry a knife. If you want a tool that works for many tasks but doesn't cause offense – go for a pry bar! A small variant on your keychain is a great starting point – the Gerber Shard is an excellent choice. A larger variant like the Gerber PryBrid fits perfectly in your pocket or EDC kit.