Mp1 Consideration...

Demel · **on:** January 16, 2015, 04:10:34 AM

I am seriously thinking about getting a gerber mp1. Does anyone have any good experiences with it? Also has anyone done a mod on theirs? Thanks ahead of time.

Kampfer · **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2015, 09:16:22 AM

Some discussion here:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,47044.0.html

Demel · **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2015, 11:16:38 PM

Thanks. Good convo there. Did you ever get one?

Kampfer · **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2015, 11:19:58 PM

Quote from: demel414 on January 16, 2015, 11:16:38 PM

Thanks. Good convo there. Did you ever get one?

I got one because it was on sale, then I sold it to a member in Germany.

parnass · **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2016, 05:49:03 AM

It has been a long time since a Gerber MP1 owner posted comments on this tool.

I am interested in hearing more recent owner reports about the MP1.

Thanks.

zoidberg · **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2016, 07:44:40 AM

This comment stuck with me.

Quote from: colt 1911 on July 31, 2015, 08:25:49 PM

Mp1, climber, 511. Love the OHO driver and the wire cutter on the mp1, the rest of it can go I the trash though !!!

(Image removed from quote.)

Sak's rule !

Padre · **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2016, 02:09:59 PM

If the toolset is enough its really good. I love the springloaded pliers. All the tools are good quality too. It doesn't have much in it, but everything they did put in, works.
It comes to the bit holder usually. If you don't use quarter inch bits, then forget MP1.

parnass · **Reply #7 on:** March 01, 2016, 01:24:22 AM

Thanks for the comments on the MP1. I'm still undecided about getting one.

I want to avoid getting another monster sized multitool which is difficult to carry, but doesn't perform any better than the tools I have.

Tom Munch · **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2016, 06:55:18 PM

I just ordered one. If I can pocket carry it I think I will like it. I'll let you know what I think of it when I get it.

parnass · **Reply #9 on:** March 06, 2016, 05:27:36 AM

Quote from: Tom Munch on March 05, 2016, 06:55:18 PM

I just ordered one. ... I'll let you know what I think of it when I get it.

Thanks!

jerseydevil · **Reply #10 on:** March 06, 2016, 05:57:36 AM

Quote from: Tom Munch on March 05, 2016, 06:55:18 PM

I just ordered one. If I can pocket carry it I think I will like it. I'll let you know what I think of it when I get it.

And that's the mark of an old-school veteran here.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on both it and your MP400.

Tom Munch · **Reply #11 on:** March 06, 2016, 06:03:42 AM

That's very kind. Thanks!

Tom Munch · **Reply #12 on:** March 06, 2016, 06:10:45 AM

parnass has been here longer than me.

jerseydevil · **Reply #13 on:** March 06, 2016, 06:11:22 AM

Quote from: Tom Munch on March 06, 2016, 06:03:42 AM

That's very kind. Thanks!

All good.

You and I really haven't met posting on here, but I certainly know who you are and read enough of your posts.

Tom Munch · **Reply #14 on:** March 06, 2016, 06:13:09 AM

Looks like you've made a ton of posts around here, so I'm glad to make your acquaintance.

jerseydevil · **Reply #15 on:** March 06, 2016, 06:13:49 AM

Quote from: Tom Munch on March 06, 2016, 06:10:45 AM

parnass has been here longer than me.

Has he? Damn, I'm a noob at times.....

parnass · **Reply #16 on:** March 06, 2016, 06:18:06 AM

Quote from: Tom Munch on March 06, 2016, 06:10:45 AM

parnass has been here longer than me.

Hi Tom,

One of my favorite threads early on MTO was your EDC Experiments discussion:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,817.0.html

Glad you returned so I could say thanks.

Tom Munch · **Reply #17 on:** March 06, 2016, 06:20:37 AM

You're welcome. I just reopened it. I'm ready to start experimenting some more. There's always something to fix. I really like to think of what I need and how to best accomplish a task.

Tom Munch · **Reply #18 on:** March 06, 2016, 06:27:22 AM

Did you ever get the small Knipex Cobra?

parnass · **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2016, 06:31:10 AM

Quote from: Tom Munch on March 06, 2016, 06:27:22 AM

Did you ever get the small Knipex Cobra?

Yes, it and the next largest size, too. They are gems. Got a couple of Knipex plier wrenches, as well, but don't pocket carry them like the smallest Cobra.

parnass · **Reply #20 on:** March 06, 2016, 06:32:42 AM

This, too:

Tom Munch · **Reply #21 on:** March 06, 2016, 06:34:30 AM

Love those!

Tom Munch · **Reply #22 on:** March 06, 2016, 06:36:23 AM

I love the video with the guy standing on the little 125. There aren't many multitools I would try that with.

Tom Munch · **Reply #23 on:** March 06, 2016, 06:37:53 AM

Tom Munch · **Reply #24 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:38:10 PM

Got in the MP1. Is give it a 6 out of 10. It's stiff, big, scratchy. Pics and details tonight.

Tom Munch · **Reply #25 on:** March 10, 2016, 02:51:05 AM

The MP1 is an odd tool. It doesn't have saws or files a lot of things you'd expect. It has odd tools like a curved driver/prybar and a utility blade/scraper thingy. The plier head is also skinny and long which doesn't seem to fit the beefiness of the rest of the tool, plus they already are showing rust in the pivot. The spring is nice, but the handles are spread wide enough that it doesn't seem necessary. But it doesn't follow the regular mold of multitools, and that's actually kind of nice for a change. The locking mechanism is very stiff on mine and difficult to unlock so far, but it looks like they will loosen up. The blades are really long and have an interesting shape to them. The G10 scales seemed cheap to me at first, but now I like the grip they afford. It's a big tool, and I don't see EDC'ing it, but I can think of some house jobs where the tool mix would be handy.

Tom Munch · **Reply #26 on:** March 10, 2016, 02:59:17 AM

I'm going to skip posting pics since there have already been some good ones posted unless someone has a specific pic they want.

parnass · **Reply #27 on:** March 10, 2016, 02:59:42 AM

Thanks, Tom. I think I will skip the MP1.

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