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ro Offline Corwyn

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Beat up Gerber question
on: March 26, 2014, 09:11:21 AM
Saw this ad, and figured for about 10 euros shipped I might snag it.
http://www.tocmai.ro/gerber-15723953.html

Have some questions for you though:
  • Never had a Gerber before. What is this? Looks like an MP600 BO if I look on the forums but...
  • It looks really bad (they say it was left out in the rain). Do you think warm bath+WD40+oiling will revive it?
  • I have a Leatherman Supertool lying around and I didn't want this to overlap too much with it. Do you reckon it is different enough in size and tools to warrant a purchase?

PS: I don't think it's a fake, they are selling it this cheap because it looks homely and they only marked it as Gerber
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Re: Beat up Gerber question
Reply #1 on: March 26, 2014, 09:21:22 AM
Buy it!

It's an EOD plier head,that makes it interesting. It is a MP600. It generally doesn't have the same tool load as a Supertool,usually fewer tools.

However,the flicky Gerber is a classic. It's tough,easy to strip...look for Lynn LeFaes recent thread on her rebuild. For ten euros,you can't say no!
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Re: Beat up Gerber question
Reply #2 on: March 26, 2014, 09:44:42 AM
Doesn't look like one of the fakes to me.  Yes it looks like it needs a bit of work, but I don't think it's beyond saving either.  For the money I'd say it's worth picking up. :tu:
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Re: Beat up Gerber question
Reply #3 on: March 26, 2014, 11:31:29 AM
I agree. Go for it. That is an MP600 EOD with C4 Spike. Doesn't look rusty at all. Looks like the BO is worn off.
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Re: Beat up Gerber question
Reply #4 on: March 26, 2014, 12:35:52 PM
Thank you all for the replies. Called him now... it seems he sold it yesterday...  :cry:
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Re: Beat up Gerber question
Reply #5 on: March 26, 2014, 02:34:20 PM
Just weird how it's missing the locking tabs.... :think:
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