Gerber Fan Club.

DIYMultiTool · **Reply #150 on:** June 30, 2012, 05:33:28 AM

Quote from: David on June 29, 2012, 07:19:09 PM

Quote from: DIYMultiTool on June 29, 2012, 06:53:31 AM
11 of my Multi-Tools are Gerber (85%). I guess that makes me a fan

Which models do you have?

All Gerber 600's. Original

After I searched the vehicles, shop, and house, I found 11 total. I really did not know I had that many. I really like my one Swiss Tool and one Leatherman Super Tool, but I just seem to find way better deals on these Gerber MP600's.

I refuse to buy the China ones. So these three fit my style.

David · **Reply #151 on:** June 30, 2012, 06:35:30 AM

Quote from: DIYMultiTool on June 30, 2012, 05:33:28 AM

Quote from: David on June 29, 2012, 07:19:09 PM
Quote from: DIYMultiTool on June 29, 2012, 06:53:31 AM
11 of my Multi-Tools are Gerber (85%). I guess that makes me a fan

Which models do you have?

All Gerber 600's. Original After I searched the vehicles, shop, and house, I found 11 total. I really did not know I had that many. I really like my one Swiss Tool and one Leatherman Super Tool, but I just seem to find way better deals on these Gerber MP600's. I refuse to buy the China ones. So these three fit my style.

The MP600 is a good tool and one I like alot!

Gareth · **Reply #152 on:** June 30, 2012, 09:38:01 AM

And if you like the MP600 you really might want to give it's smaller siblings a go, the MP400 and MP450. Same blades and screwdrivers etc as the MP600 but a shorter frame and smaller plier head.

DIYMultiTool · **Reply #153 on:** June 30, 2012, 07:26:22 PM

Quote from: Gareth on June 30, 2012, 09:38:01 AM

And if you like the MP600 you really might want to give it's smaller siblings a go, the MP400 and MP450. Same blades and screwdrivers etc as the MP600 but a shorter frame and smaller plier head.

I will look into them. Thanks!

AHB · **Reply #154 on:** July 01, 2012, 07:02:07 AM

11 MP600s..

Any pics mate?

DIYMultiTool · **Reply #155 on:** July 01, 2012, 08:18:57 AM

Quote from: AHB on July 01, 2012, 07:02:07 AM

11 MP600s.. Any pics mate?

New on this forum. Is it easy to upload pics?

AHB · **Reply #156 on:** July 01, 2012, 08:39:01 AM

Quote from: DIYMultiTool on July 01, 2012, 08:18:57 AM

Quote from: AHB on July 01, 2012, 07:02:07 AM
11 MP600s.. Any pics mate?

New on this forum. Is it easy to upload pics?

To add pics from your HD use the Attachments and other options and Attach:
when making a reply..

If you're using Photobucket/Picasa ect. use the IMG tag (without the spaces..
[ img ]add link to pic here[ /img ]

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #157 on:** July 02, 2012, 01:14:01 AM

Quote from: DIYMultiTool on July 01, 2012, 08:18:57 AM

Quote from: AHB on July 01, 2012, 07:02:07 AM
11 MP600s.. Any pics mate?

New on this forum. Is it easy to upload pics?

You'll need a special license. Contact your local government about where you can get a Form 336(a)-XIV and the fees for the mandatory six week course. Assuming you are successful (minimum 85%) with both the written and practical parts of the exam you will be issued a probationary picture posting certificate valid for up to 18 months and renewable for an additional 36 months after that. During that time you will only be allowed to post up to three pictures a day, and even then, only in the presence of a qualified, licensed adult with at least 43 years of Official Internet Photo Posting Experience, Grade III or above. The process is actually simpler than it sounds, so don't be intimidated by it. These guidelines are for your protection. Imagine what the 'net would be like if they just allowed anyone to post images online!

Seriously, we have a bit of a guide to posting pics here:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,2306.0.html

And, if you have any questions or problems we have a whole forum full of people who will be happy to help because we ALL want to see your collection!

Def

DIYMultiTool · **Reply #158 on:** July 02, 2012, 06:16:21 AM

OK, this looks easy. I will get a picture up when my daughter brings back my camera this weekend from her trip. This site looks great.

The blade forum is not as easy. I think you need to be an IT nerd not a blade nut

Chako · **Reply #159 on:** July 09, 2012, 08:40:36 PM

I was finally able to track one of these.

DIYMultiTool · **Reply #160 on:** July 09, 2012, 10:20:38 PM

Quote from: Chako on July 09, 2012, 08:40:36 PM

I was finally able to track one of these.

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Now you need one of the official US Military Gerber Sheath in Tan or ACU

lowtech · **Reply #161 on:** July 16, 2012, 09:17:44 PM

...thought i´d share my EDC MT. I´v started some 15 years ago with a Gerber Multiplier, upgraded to a MP 600 a few years later when i received a new tool after sending mine in for sharpening.
after this one got stolen i bought this BO MP600.

Bad pic of a great tool. I added the Mini Prybar to teh sheath about 2 years ago, and it´s a good addidtion.

I tried to betray the MP 600 a few times. Bought and sold a Skeletool (to light, tools missing).
Tried a Swisstool. Hm. Very well made, but not my used to tool and very heavy.
In the last weeks i EDCed a Spirit, which i find very nice although it could be a bit bigger.

Yesterday i made a MP 600 with Remgrit/saw coupler, scissors and a Bluntnose with Carbide cutters out of 2 different MP 600s i bought - We´ll see if it will be my new EDC.

Gareth · **Reply #162 on:** July 16, 2012, 09:22:41 PM

That's a tool that has seen some action.

Pics are obligatory of any Gerber PM600 mods BTW.

David · **Reply #163 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:00:06 AM

Reckon that`s a fine looking BO MP600 lowtech.

lowtech · **Reply #164 on:** July 18, 2012, 11:39:20 AM

Thanks guys. I do use my tools. Tools i don´t use usually get sold or given away. so my MP 600 has seen some service.

As requested, here is a pic of my "Mod" which basically was only a Plier head change.

I took the head of a regular MP 600 with carbide cutters and implanted it on the once Needlenosed MP 600 with the Remgrit/saw coupler and scissors.

Second pic is of the donor ith it´s new needlenose to compare tool configuration. Note the broken file.

Gareth · **Reply #165 on:** July 18, 2012, 06:37:22 PM

They did actually do a version of the MP600 with that configuration, but it seems to be very uncommon.

I picked one up a couple of months ago without realising it was anything odd. Very good version of the PM600 IMO.

lowtech · **Reply #166 on:** July 18, 2012, 07:38:23 PM

I was kinda sure that this version must have existed, but could not get my hands on one.
I only came to love scissors when EDCing my Spirit for the last weeks, so it seemed a nice addition, just like the saw - you don´t need it often, but when you need it 2 knife blades won´t help.

I am asking myself if i do miss the big flat screwdriver and what tool i would leavo out instead - maybe the can opener. If going outdoors I´d carry another tool setup anyways.

And i´m thinking about how to implement something like the chisel/wirestripper - it´s a very nice tool on the spirit.

Oh, how teh Swiss folks have spoilt me - i have been lucky with Mr. Pinchy and the MP 600 for 15 years....

Gareth · **Reply #167 on:** July 18, 2012, 07:48:16 PM

Well, much as I like the scraper/wire stripper of the Spirit, it's not a tool I use very often and I don't miss it all that much when I'm not carrying it.

I do agree that the can opener can be more than a little redundant most of the time though and it would be nice to see more models with other features in their place.

Gareth · **Reply #168 on:** July 18, 2012, 07:52:21 PM

And, as I'm posting in the Gerber fan club, I'm happy to say that my MT choice for today was my modified MP400.

Note the lack of can opener.

lowtech · **Reply #169 on:** July 18, 2012, 10:23:26 PM

...what i noted was the presence of the awl. I remember my first, non locking MP to have a pretty massive awl/spike thet more than once folded in while using it... Ouch.

The scraper/ stripper is nice as i work as a janitor and constantly fight stickers or sticky stuff on different surfaces and the scraper gets them off fine.

And not to bore you to death, a little pic of My old EDC, the BO MP 600, The new Bluntnose and the donor of the Blunt-, now a needlenose.

Gareth · **Reply #170 on:** July 18, 2012, 11:15:04 PM

I've seen the awl on the Multiplier, it's a beast.

The awl on mine came from a MP600 Sportsman.

IIRC it can also be seen on the Fisherman.

Vladimir · **Reply #171 on:** September 11, 2012, 04:19:18 PM

I just received my first Gerber ever (I'm not counting my Shard & Artifact).
I found it for $12 + free shipping.

Gareth · **Reply #172 on:** February 02, 2013, 04:35:47 PM

Quote from: Gareth on June 02, 2012, 04:17:50 PM

These pics have already appeared in the mod squad section but I thought they'd fit nicely here as well. My modified MP400 (now known as the MP475 ).

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Dropped the knife blade to make room for the file and dropped the can opener in favour of the awl. Now the awl is a tool Gerber should really offer on more MT's, it's a very handy tool.

Also did a little blade swap on my MP450 as I never really warmed to the Wharncliffe blade shape.

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My Gerber's have really pushed a lot of my other MT's to the back of the drawer, the sliding pliers and tool selection just work very well for me ATM.

Well, thanks to Dunc's inspiration, I've got an additional feature added to my MP475.