Multitool.org Forum
+-

Hello Lurker! Remove this ad and much more by logging in.


Serial numbers

Dunc · 24 · 9620

england Offline Dunc

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 11,191
  • Aggressive in defence
Serial numbers
on: January 20, 2015, 07:34:29 PM
I just recieved a new in box MP400 today and it a recent production. I've had loads of Mp400's over the years but this new one has a serial number stamped on the handle which matches the one on the box



I also recieved a Gerber Moment folder and that too has a serial number



I'm interested to know are theses numbers model pecific or is each tool and knife now being given individual serial numbers


england Offline Dunc

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 11,191
  • Aggressive in defence
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #1 on: January 21, 2015, 07:57:57 PM
No ones bought a new Gerber lately ?



hr Offline enki_ck

  • Global Moderator
  • *
  • Absolute Zombie Club
  • *
    • Posts: 20,903
  • I may get older but I refuse to grow up.
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #2 on: January 21, 2015, 08:07:18 PM
Well I have a standard MP600 sitting on the table here that has the number 0870314S3 on it if it helps. :D 


england Offline Dunc

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 11,191
  • Aggressive in defence
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #3 on: January 21, 2015, 08:30:01 PM
Well I have a standard MP600 sitting on the table here that has the number 0870314S3 on it if it helps. :D

Thanks  :tu: now we just need someone else with either a new MP600 or MP400 to see if the numbers match. Would be interesting if Gerber decides to individually number all its products.


england Offline Dunc

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 11,191
  • Aggressive in defence
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #4 on: January 21, 2015, 09:05:05 PM
I've just seen a photo of an MP400 online and it's serial number is 0870914K2

Mine is 0871114K2

Looks like to me Gerber have started to date code their products


hr Offline enki_ck

  • Global Moderator
  • *
  • Absolute Zombie Club
  • *
    • Posts: 20,903
  • I may get older but I refuse to grow up.
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #5 on: January 21, 2015, 09:25:30 PM
I've just seen a photo of an MP400 online and it's serial number is 0870914K2

Mine is 0871114K2

Looks like to me Gerber have started to date code their products

Looks like it

So 0871114K2 would be November 2014, 087 maybe made in the USA :think: (Where was the knife made?) and the last letter and number the model number?


england Offline Dunc

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 11,191
  • Aggressive in defence
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #6 on: January 21, 2015, 09:30:24 PM
The knife ( 4660813D1 ) is made in China


us Offline parnass

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 1,652
  • 4x4 since '74
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #7 on: January 22, 2015, 06:08:45 AM
The numbers on the box match those on the MP600 blunt nose tool I bought recently.
Retired engineer, author.

A man with one multitool always knows exactly which to use. A man with many multitools is never quite sure. - parnass


england Offline Dunc

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 11,191
  • Aggressive in defence
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #8 on: January 22, 2015, 07:37:35 AM
Thanks  :salute: we just need to find out what the numbers either side of the date mean. Like  enki_ck said my money's on country code and model number


au Offline PTRSAK

  • *
  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 4,754
  • I'm an Adult?!?! When did that happen?
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #9 on: January 22, 2015, 09:49:53 AM
ohh,  right little bunch of detectives we are!   :D



no, I'm not being sarcastic  (for a change)


us Offline Jetbo

  • Full Member
  • ***
    • Posts: 128
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #10 on: January 22, 2015, 01:06:30 PM
Not much to add but here is a pic of my new bladeless mp600's tattoo  :multi:



ca Offline derekmac

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 16,702
  • Little to the right...
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #11 on: January 22, 2015, 03:10:09 PM
My Torch II that I got for Christmas has one as well.  1910313A


us Offline parnass

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 1,652
  • 4x4 since '74
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #12 on: January 22, 2015, 03:43:14 PM
The numbers on the box match those on the MP600 blunt nose tool I bought recently.

 ... and the numbers are 0870914M1

Retired engineer, author.

A man with one multitool always knows exactly which to use. A man with many multitools is never quite sure. - parnass


us Offline parnass

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 1,652
  • 4x4 since '74
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #13 on: January 22, 2015, 03:47:18 PM
I've just seen a photo of an MP400 online and it's serial number is 0870914K2

Mine is 0871114K2 ...

My MP400 has a code of 0870214K1.

Perhaps the 'K' denotes the MP400 model.

Retired engineer, author.

A man with one multitool always knows exactly which to use. A man with many multitools is never quite sure. - parnass


england Offline Dunc

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 11,191
  • Aggressive in defence
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #14 on: January 22, 2015, 05:18:00 PM
I've just seen a photo of an MP400 online and it's serial number is 0870914K2

Mine is 0871114K2 ...

My MP400 has a code of 0870214K1.

Perhaps the 'K' denotes the MP400 model.

(Image removed from quote.)

Wonder why yours ends in 1 and mine in 2  :think:


us Offline ducttapetech

  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 18,707
  • Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over.
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #15 on: January 22, 2015, 06:12:38 PM
Tool load out maybe?

Nate

Nate

SEND IT!


england Offline Dunc

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 11,191
  • Aggressive in defence
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #16 on: January 22, 2015, 06:33:05 PM
Tool load out maybe?

Nate

That wouldn't be the case with the MP400 but could be for other models like the MP600


us Offline ducttapetech

  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 18,707
  • Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over.
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #17 on: January 22, 2015, 06:37:58 PM
Plierheads then?

Nate

Nate

SEND IT!


england Offline Dunc

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 11,191
  • Aggressive in defence
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #18 on: January 22, 2015, 06:45:17 PM
Yeh but Parnass's MP400 is the same as mine but his end in a 1  :think:

I did wonder if it was because his was made in the 1st half of the year and mine 2nd but this doesnt work with the MP600 I've seen , one was made in September but still ended in 1 so I guess that theory doesn't stand up


gb Offline AimlessWanderer

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 17,517
  • I'm not a pessimist, I'm an experienced optimist!
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #19 on: January 22, 2015, 06:45:37 PM
I'm guessing .....

(model number)(date)(batch)


The cantankerous but occasionally useful member, formally known as 50ft-trad


england Offline Dunc

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 11,191
  • Aggressive in defence
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #20 on: January 22, 2015, 06:47:34 PM
I'm guessing .....

(model number)(date)(batch)

But the MP400 and 600 both start with 087  :think:


england Offline Dunc

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 11,191
  • Aggressive in defence
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #21 on: January 22, 2015, 06:52:14 PM
I've just sent Gerber a Facebook message asking them to explain the numbers. Would be nice if we hear back


england Offline Dunc

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 11,191
  • Aggressive in defence
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #22 on: January 22, 2015, 09:52:46 PM
Just heard from Gerber. They said "It is just a date stamp, the other numbers are arbitrarily assigned." They also said the label on the box is printed at the same time the tool is engraved so they will match. 


hr Offline enki_ck

  • Global Moderator
  • *
  • Absolute Zombie Club
  • *
    • Posts: 20,903
  • I may get older but I refuse to grow up.
Re: Serial numbers
Reply #23 on: January 22, 2015, 10:28:45 PM
Not sure I believe the "arbitrarily assigned" part. :think:


 

Donations

Operational Funds

Help us keep the Unworkable working!
Donate with PayPal!
March Goal: $300.00
Due Date: Mar 31
Total Receipts: $379.86
PayPal Fees: $19.62
Net Balance: $360.24
Above Goal: $60.24
Site Currency: USD
120% 
March Donations

Community Links


Powered by EzPortal