The Center-Drive is built around a full-size bit driver that sits on the tool's center axis, so it drives like a real screwdriver, with 14 tools at about 9.5 ounces and 4.7 inches closed. Gerber sells it with or without the Bit Sidecar, a bit holder that clips to the tool, and the sidecar changes the sheath you need.
A tool people buy for the driver needs its bits with it. We make one sheath for the bare Center-Drive and one molded around the Center-Drive with the Bit Sidecar attached, so the bits travel in the same shell. Both hold by the frame with adjustable retention and click in.
Quick specs
| Sheath | Material | Retention | Carry | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kydex Sheath for the Gerber Center-Drive | Kydex | Adjustable | Belt clip; Tek-Lok and MOLLE sold separately | $29.99 |
| Kydex Sheath for the Gerber Center-Drive w/ Bit Sidecar | Kydex | Adjustable | Belt clip; Tek-Lok and MOLLE sold separately | $29.99 |
Fitment
Order the plain sheath for a Center-Drive without the sidecar, and the Sidecar sheath if you carry the Bit Sidecar attached. Every sheath here is formed on the actual tool, so if your model is a variant, check the dimensions or ask before ordering.
The sheath, reviewed
1. Kydex Sheath for the Gerber Center-Drive
Molded in kydex to the tool it is named for, handmade in the U.S.A. by military veterans, with adjustable retention and an audible click when the tool seats. Available in black, black carbon fiber, and coyote brown carbon fiber. Guaranteed for life.
2. Kydex Sheath for the Gerber Center-Drive w/ Bit Sidecar
Molded in kydex to the tool it is named for, handmade in the U.S.A. by military veterans, with adjustable retention and an audible click when the tool seats. Available in black, black carbon fiber, and coyote brown carbon fiber. Guaranteed for life.
How to carry it
On a belt
The sheath ships with the standard Clip & Carry belt clip, which is universal across all our multitool sheaths and carries the tool vertically on a normal belt.
On a duty or work belt
Swap the clip for the Tek-Lok belt clip, which fits belts up to 2.25 inches wide and attaches with the sheath's existing holes.
On a pack, vest or bag
The MOLLE clip replaces the belt clip using the same screws and mounts the sheath to MOLLE webbing on a bag or plate carrier.
Why kydex
Kydex is a thermoformed plastic that is molded directly on the tool, so the sheath holds it by shape rather than by squeezing it. It does not absorb water, oil, or sweat, does not stretch, does not fray at the belt loop, and lets the tool draw with one hand. A retention screw sets how firmly it holds. It is why every sheath here is guaranteed for life.
Frequently asked questions
Does the plain sheath fit the Center-Drive with the Bit Sidecar?
No. The sidecar adds width. Order the Sidecar version.
Does it fit the Center-Drive Plus?
The Plus shares the body. Confirm sidecar or no sidecar and order accordingly.
Can I carry it on a duty belt?
Yes, with the Tek-Lok clip.
Does the sheath fit the MP600?
No.
The bottom line
If you carry the tool daily, the Kydex Sheath for the Gerber Center-Drive is the upgrade that keeps it on your belt, clicks it in, and outlasts the pouch it came with. Add the Tek-Lok for a duty belt or the MOLLE clip for a pack.
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