How many variations on the MP600?

Gareth · **on:** January 12, 2011, 11:54:44 PM

OK so I was given a MP600 for Christmas and quickly realised it wasn't exactly what I was expecting. The box says it's a MP600 and it has a different tool line-up than I'd seen;

Disappointed it doesn't have a small screwdriver and would have preferred two separate blades (one plain one serrated) but I do rather like the little awl. I'm actually rather pleased with the Gerber overall, though my playing with the sliding head rather drove SWMBO to distraction.

So my question is this: just how many tools go by the name MP600 (current or recently retired) and do you have any pictures?

Sazabi · **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2011, 12:56:06 AM

That's the first time I've seen an awl like that.

Gareth · **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2011, 01:16:51 AM

It seems like a good tool but I've not really tried it yet, very confident it will be fine though.

WH867 · **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2011, 02:25:59 AM

There are many versions of the MP600. I think that one is the Sportsman. I would call it an economy model of the 600 since it only comes with one blade. Most other versions that only have one blade come with a scissors and or saw,or both. Like the Proscout.

J-sews · **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:40:40 AM

There's a dang big bunch of 600 versions.

Needlenose, blunt nose, stainless finish, bo finish, camo finish, painted color finishes, different blade combinations, carbide inserts, no carbide inserts, etc etc. The variations seem endless!

Here are three recent ones, with blunt nose jaws and carbide wire cutters.

ivanov · **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2011, 11:13:07 AM

What is the version of MP600?

J-sews · **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2011, 04:22:34 PM

I don't know if that version has its own unique name Ivanov

But it is the newest revision of the MP600, with a Wharnecliffe knife blade and carbide insert wire cutters.

ivanov · **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2011, 04:51:27 PM

Really? This MP600 came from Ebay as "used", I can not find it in Gerber catalog...

J-sews · **Reply #8 on:** January 16, 2011, 04:58:11 PM

Quote from: ivanov on January 16, 2011, 04:51:27 PM

Really? This MP600 came from Ebay as "used", I can not find it in Gerber catalog...

Ah, because of the saw coupler? Maybe somebody swapped it in for the sheepsfoot knife blade?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #9 on:** January 16, 2011, 08:43:27 PM

I have some old .pdf's with about ten different MP600 variants in them. I'll get them posted as soon as I find them. It's not a complete listing, but enough to get us started.

Def

Gareth · **Reply #10 on:** January 16, 2011, 08:44:06 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 16, 2011, 08:43:27 PM

I have some old .pdf's with about ten different MP600 variants in them. I'll get them posted as soon as I find them. It's not a complete listing, but enough to get us started.

Def

scrappy · **Reply #11 on:** January 19, 2011, 07:38:37 AM

I think this tool has more variations than any multi ever made.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #12 on:** January 19, 2011, 07:45:08 AM

This link should take you to a zip file with the pdf's in it:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/762283/gerber.tgz

Someone let me know if it doesn't work and I'll extract and post them individually.

Def

joebw · **Reply #13 on:** January 19, 2011, 02:08:12 PM

Hi Grant,

Doesn't work. Appreciate the help.

Best - Joe

Carlos · **Reply #14 on:** January 19, 2011, 02:39:26 PM

It worked for me. This is a tar file gzipped. You must use a modern archiver (winzip, 7z, izarc, ...) that understand this format. Or in linux: tar zxf gerber.tgz

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #15 on:** January 19, 2011, 03:40:40 PM

Quote from: joebw on January 19, 2011, 02:08:12 PM

Hi Grant,

Doesn't work. Appreciate the help.

Best - Joe

As soon as I get a chance (unless someone beats me to it) I'll open it, separate the files and post them individually.

Def

Whoey · **Reply #16 on:** January 19, 2011, 04:13:50 PM

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1418134/Gerber_PDF.zip

actual ZIP format for the winjunkies...

Install 7zip already! http://www.7-zip.org/

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #17 on:** January 19, 2011, 04:16:33 PM

Thanks buddy!

Def

ivanov · **Reply #18 on:** January 27, 2011, 05:28:54 PM

One more variation of... pouch.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2011, 05:00:24 PM

Nice pouch! I ahd one like that some time ago, but I think I traded the tool with someone.

Def

Eyegor · **Reply #20 on:** January 29, 2011, 05:27:23 PM

Thanks everyone for these scans. I am a fan of the MP400 and this is the first time I've seen the 400 Fisherman. I'll have to keep my eyes open for that one.

AHB · **Reply #21 on:** January 29, 2011, 08:03:37 PM

Quote from: Eyegor on January 29, 2011, 05:27:23 PM

Thanks everyone for these scans. I am a fan of the MP400 and this is the first time I've seen the 400 Fisherman. I'll have to keep my eyes open for that one.

Dennis has a Gerber 400 fisherman for sale here:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,25610.0.html

buckknives · **Reply #22 on:** February 01, 2011, 09:51:48 AM

Quote from: ivanov on January 27, 2011, 05:28:54 PM

One more variation of... pouch.
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(Image removed from quote.)

It is maybe GI. edition Gerbertools,by ACU nylon sheath

J-sews · **Reply #23 on:** February 01, 2011, 06:28:53 PM

Quote from: buckknives on February 01, 2011, 09:51:48 AM

Quote from: ivanov on January 27, 2011, 05:28:54 PM
One more variation of... pouch.

It is maybe GI. edition Gerbertools,by ACU nylon sheath

Nice! I'm surprised that the pouch has a Made In USA logo on it.

buckknives · **Reply #24 on:** February 02, 2011, 03:22:13 PM

It is Standard GI. edtion 600series 07550G Gerbertools,including tools,ACU sheath and Hex wrench.

ivanov · **Reply #25 on:** February 02, 2011, 05:40:58 PM

Quote

including tools,ACU sheath and Hex wrench.

Hmm... Sheath with fastex. My sheath with velcro. Hex wrench is under velcro.

I want to make gifts for my father, father-in-law and brother-in-law in February 23. In Russia this day is great public holiday - day of Defender of the Fatherland (ex Red Army Day

)
I bought whis army issue gerber mp600 and 2 ordinary black mp600 with blunt nose.
I think they will enjoy these tools.

Chako · **Reply #26 on:** February 07, 2011, 12:11:21 PM

Those will make very nice gifts ivanov.

RFOneWatt · **Reply #27 on:** February 07, 2011, 04:31:13 PM

Here are some OK macro pictures of the Gerber USGI MP600 07550G.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ham4mhzr9o8i2k5/F9jcuSEOh_

I really like this tool a lot. The one handed "flick" opening of the pliers is invaluable when on a ladder, etc. You really become addicted to it.

I have a few of these NIB for sale/trade. If anybody is interested, PM me.

Also, another alternative to 7ZIP (not sure if 7ZIP is 64bit or not) is a program called WinRar. It can be downloaded from here: http://rarlabs.com/download.htm - It does all popular archive formats. (Zip, 7zip, Tar, RAR and many more..)

ivanov · **Reply #28 on:** February 08, 2011, 06:59:44 AM

Quote from: RFOneWatt

Also, another alternative to 7ZIP (not sure if 7ZIP is 64bit or not) is a program called WinRar. It does all popular archive formats. (Zip, 7zip, Tar, RAR and many more..)

WinRAR is shareware (29$ for single user), 7ZIP is freeware.
There are more interesting applications of 29$

For example one more MP600

RFOneWatt · **Reply #29 on:** February 08, 2011, 07:14:12 AM

Haha.. True.

WinRAR is "basically" free though. The trial version never expires.

Quote from: ivanov on February 08, 2011, 06:59:44 AM

Quote from: RFOneWatt
Also, another alternative to 7ZIP (not sure if 7ZIP is 64bit or not) is a program called WinRar. It does all popular archive formats. (Zip, 7zip, Tar, RAR and many more..)
WinRAR is shareware (29$ for single user), 7ZIP is freeware.
There are more interesting applications of 29$ For example one more MP600

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