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I'm looking to replace my current EDC keychain tool with something new. I came across these Ricardo Vintura things on eBay and on the official Gerber site:
"Great, this thing has everything that I've been looking for: corkscrew, medium sized blade, scissors, and a bottle opener...all in under 3 inches closed!"
Then I run across "Made in China."
I, like most people, have a propensity to run in the other direction when purchasing anything "Made in China," especially when I'll be using this tool on a daily basis and want it to last a long time. I also know that Gerber produces low-end crap along with their good quality knives and tools, and I'm thinking this is more on the low-end of that spectrum.
Does anyone own one of these or know anyone that uses these tools? Or should I just go with the Victorinox Waiter and sacrifice the scissors in favor of better quality and durability?

"Great, this thing has everything that I've been looking for: corkscrew, medium sized blade, scissors, and a bottle opener...all in under 3 inches closed!"
Then I run across "Made in China."

I, like most people, have a propensity to run in the other direction when purchasing anything "Made in China," especially when I'll be using this tool on a daily basis and want it to last a long time. I also know that Gerber produces low-end crap along with their good quality knives and tools, and I'm thinking this is more on the low-end of that spectrum.
Does anyone own one of these or know anyone that uses these tools? Or should I just go with the Victorinox Waiter and sacrifice the scissors in favor of better quality and durability?