Gerber Fan Club.

[Gareth]

These pics have already appeared in the mod squad section but I thought they'd fit nicely here as well.  My modified MP400 (now known as the MP475  ). 



Dropped the knife blade to make room for the file and dropped the can opener in favour of the awl.  Now the awl is a tool Gerber should really offer on more MT's, it's a very handy tool.

Also did a little blade swap on my MP450 as I never really warmed to the Wharncliffe blade shape.



My Gerber's have really pushed a lot of my other MT's to the back of the drawer, the sliding pliers and tool selection just work very well for me ATM.

[David]

I like that mod Gareth.             

[Dunc]

Looks really good Gareth 

[jerseydevil]

I like that tool loadout, Gareth.    The blade swap is nice too.  The 450 is probably my favorite multi, but I'm not crazy about that blade.

[jerseydevil]

My latest Gerber showed up today, courtesy of nelly1974.  It could very well be my oldest too, not sure if it's older than my Mr. Pinchy or not.    Anyway, the MPT :



Very neat tool.  Non-locking and the drivers are a bit stubby, but very cool nonetheless.  And the awl kicks ass!


I especially like the rounded edges to the hollow part of the handles, makes it much more comfortable to use than a PST.  This sucker is in great shape, and a very neat bit of kit. 

[Grant Lamontagne]

I like the MPT- it is an important piece of multitool evolution and scored a lot of points for the folks at Gerber.  It's very similar in design to the PST but solves a couple of the PST problems- notably the uncomfortable handles, and it does it in a simple, elegant method.

While the overall tool is a bit gangly and awkward I think it's actually pretty cool in it's own way. 

And yes, that is the King of Awls!

Def

[Sazabi]

Also, for those interested, the MP600ST has been out for a month now; SMKW and eBay both have them available; I've handled one and it's a nice feeling piece of kit, as is the Balance - good run for the Juice S2, IMO.

And yes, the Balance does feel like a bar of soap. 

[jerseydevil]

While the overall tool is a bit gangly and awkward I think it's actually pretty cool in it's own way. 

Gangly - THAT'S the word I was looking for!  Thanks Def!      I was doing a bit of searching on the web, looks like the one I have is an earlier one - brushed finish, cutouts only on one side of the handle, no edge on the file, no bumps to slow down the opening of the pliers, the "shoulders" on the handles at the pliers pivot.  That makes it a bit cooler IMO.  I've been playing with it since I got it, and I do have to say I think it's neat in a slightly odd sort of way. 

[Grant Lamontagne]

Searched the web for multitool info?   

We've got more MPT info than I think anyone else has right here on the Multitool.org Encyclopedia!

Just in case you happened to find any info we were missing, feel free to add it so the Encyclopedia is up to date for the next person that is looking for info!

Def

[jerseydevil]

   Mia Culpa.  Where's the Hara Kiri smiley?  In my defense, the encyclopedia was the first link to pop up on Google, and that's where my info came from.  That and a bizarre thread involving Mike and Benner from '08.......Seems to be a lot of those floating around here.....

[Grant Lamontagne]

Yes, there used to be a LOT of odd Benner/Mike threads.... I find I actually miss the two of them carrying on, but don't tell them that or they'll both get swollen heads!

As for the Encyclopedia, a friend of mine was asking me about a fly fishing tool last week.  I was telling him about this discontinued model from Xikar and he sent me a link asking "Is this the one?"  It was a link to the Encyclopedia!  He sent me a link to my own site! 

Def

[DIYMultiTool]

11 of my Multi-Tools are Gerber (85%).  I guess that makes me a fan

[Gareth]

11 of my Multi-Tools are Gerber (85%).  I guess that makes me a fan

good man.   I have to admit that though I am indeed a fan of all my Gerbers, I still own many more Leatherman's.

[David]

11 of my Multi-Tools are Gerber (85%).  I guess that makes me a fan

Which models do you have?

[jerseydevil]

Gerbers outnumber my LM's 9 to 4, with the two Swiss staying neutral.    The Leatherman side is getting reinforced next week though......