Where to buy : Gerber Solstice?

AddictedToTools · **on:** February 01, 2010, 10:12:46 PM

Does anyone know of anywhere that sells the Gerber Solstice? Preferably in the UK.

John · **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2010, 10:39:10 PM

Here ya go mate

try here

http://www.appliedstorageproducts.co.uk/acatalog/Gerber_Mulitools.html

Gareth · **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2010, 10:44:47 PM

I think I'm right in saying that its not been produced for a few years now so you might have some trouble tracking one down. $:-\$ Try an ad in the 'Tools Needed' section someone might be able to help you out.

EDIT - looks like John's managed to prove me wrong.

AddictedToTools · **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2010, 10:52:22 PM

Thanks for the the help guys, I'll remember to post in the right place next time!

Gareth · **Reply #4 on:** February 01, 2010, 10:54:37 PM

Quote from: AddictedToTools on February 01, 2010, 10:52:22 PM

Thanks for the the help guys, I'll remember to post in the right place next time!

Don't worry it wasn't a dig, you might be able to find someone who'll have one for even less though. It never hurts to ask.

John · **Reply #5 on:** February 01, 2010, 10:58:32 PM

Quote from: Gareth on February 01, 2010, 10:44:47 PM

I think I'm right in saying that its not been produced for a few years now so you might have some trouble tracking one down. $:-\$ Try an ad in the 'Tools Needed' section someone might be able to help you out.

EDIT - looks like John's managed to prove me wrong.

I was going to get one from there awhile back but got a shortcut instead,and I'm assuming all their tools are in stock as it shows

ATT yeah as Gareth suggest ask around someone may have one

Sazabi · **Reply #6 on:** February 01, 2010, 11:22:20 PM

I can pick one up this Friday or Saturday; shipping to the UK should only be $3. Granted, that's if Target still has some left. :/

DaveK · **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2010, 12:36:02 AM

Why oh why would anyone want a Gerber Solstice

They are shocking - ask Ben (who slipped one into a parcel he was sending me without telling me, because he knew the deal would be off if he'd told me about it)

AddictedToTools · **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2010, 08:07:39 AM

Well... I've got a Swiss-Tech Micro-Max, which I use everyday, but I want something with scissors!

Why? Whats wrong with them?

DaveK · **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2010, 11:20:18 AM

When I get home later - I'll explain!

Benner · **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2010, 06:48:35 PM

Quote from: AddictedToTools on February 02, 2010, 08:07:39 AM

Well... I've got a Swiss-Tech Micro-Max, which I use everyday, but I want something with scissors!
Why? Whats wrong with them?

It would be far quicker to tell you what is good about it.

Seriously, I think they suck in every single element they are designed for. Dave has one so I'll let him fill in the details (hopefully with some pics

).

DaveK · **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2010, 08:36:56 PM

I'm back!

Hmm - it's hard to pick out one single negative from a tool that has so, so many......

I'll pick out the main couple:

1 - The handles spin round, rendering the scissors pretty much useless. You just can't get a decent grip on the damn thing without it collapsing on you!

2 - Closing the damn thing takes hours practice. After this, you should only cut yourself doing it occasionally.

3 - The drivers are rubbish.

4 - The can opener is rubbish

5 - The bottle opener is rubbish

6 - When you eventually do get it shut and folded away - it will decide whether it wants to stay that way. You will have NO say in the matter whatsoever.

Oh, sorry - I tried to stop at a couple, but couldn't.

My advice? Get a Micra

Gareth · **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2010, 11:24:39 PM

Or a Squirt.

John · **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2010, 11:38:02 PM

If your still interested look here

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,12394.msg323856.html#new

AHB · **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2010, 11:40:48 PM

Quote from: John on February 03, 2010, 11:38:02 PM

If your still interested look here
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,12394.msg323856.html#new

I think he's came to his senses..:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,17043.msg323808.html#msg323808

John · **Reply #15 on:** February 03, 2010, 11:43:11 PM

That was quick I just spotted it

Benner · **Reply #16 on:** February 03, 2010, 11:46:04 PM

Phew!

AddictedToTools · **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2010, 07:45:36 AM

Quote from: AHB on February 03, 2010, 11:40:48 PM

Quote from: John on February 03, 2010, 11:38:02 PM
If your still interested look here
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,12394.msg323856.html#new

I think he's came to his senses..:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,17043.msg323808.html#msg323808

I most certainly have!

AHB · **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2010, 05:16:45 PM

Quote from: AddictedToTools on February 04, 2010, 07:45:36 AM

Quote from: AHB on February 03, 2010, 11:40:48 PM
Quote from: John on February 03, 2010, 11:38:02 PM
If your still interested look here
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,12394.msg323856.html#new

I think he's came to his senses..:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,17043.msg323808.html#msg323808

I most certainly have!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2010, 05:29:51 PM

I suppose I'm in the minority here, but I like the Solstice. The scissors are very robust , the screwdrivers have a reasonable amount of reach and in my extensive testing, the bottle opener functions well. It's not Gerber's fault is Dave's tool is all floppy!

Def

DaveK · **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2010, 06:16:58 PM

Poll: Why is Dave's tool floppy?

Sazabi · **Reply #21 on:** February 04, 2010, 06:35:31 PM

Quote from: DaveK on February 04, 2010, 06:16:58 PM

Poll: Why is Dave's tool floppy?

Do we really want to know the reason? >.>;

John · **Reply #22 on:** February 04, 2010, 06:46:27 PM

I'll keep it clean

Benner · **Reply #23 on:** February 04, 2010, 08:59:41 PM

Quote from: DaveK on February 04, 2010, 06:16:58 PM

Poll: Why is Dave's tool floppy?

The cold weather

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2010, 05:35:48 AM

I figured if he got it from Ben it must have been worn out...

Def

Benner · **Reply #25 on:** February 05, 2010, 12:56:43 PM

Hey!

DaveK · **Reply #26 on:** February 05, 2010, 03:09:07 PM

Ignoring the smutty innuendo

.....

I have often wondered if this one is defective, because it's totally useless!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #27 on:** February 05, 2010, 08:22:14 PM

Mine has seen some use, and one handle is somewhat looser than the other, but I haven't had any significant problems with it holding together or flopping around. I'll admit that it's a bit of effort to fold up, but it's not nearly the challenge you seem to have with yours. I would be seriously tempted to fiddle a bit with the rivets holding the legs on and see if you can't somehow tighten them up a bit. At least, that's what I'd do if mine were that bad.

Def

DaveK · **Reply #28 on:** February 05, 2010, 10:43:16 PM

Yeah maybe I will. But I'm not convinced at this stage

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

Where to buy : Gerber Solstice?

Donations

Community Links