New MP600 version

[Grant Lamontagne]

We forgot to get shots of this one at the show yesterday so we made sure to stop by and get them this morning before Bob left to go back home.  Before I go any further, I'd like to thank Bob for making the time to come out here and help with the show coverage.  Things are very busy at work for him right now and I'm certain they didn't get any better while he was here for three days!

Anyways, moving on, Bob told me last night when we got back to the hotel that we'd forgotten the new MP600, this incarnation called the MP600ST. 



To the untrained eye, this might just look like a standard BO MP600, but that eye should know better! 



One of the first things you should notice is the cutouts in the handle that allow for thicker tools like a 3D phillips without compromising internal space.  As Bob put it, 3D phillips in a 2D spot.



Speaking of internal space, it's mostly standard stuff in there with a few bonuses.











On top of the cool scraper, site adjustment tool and 3D phillips driver Bob wanted to make certain I got some good pics of the markings.





When we saw it on display yesterday Bob had mistakenly ID'ed it as some kind of new military Diesel since it has very Diesel-like locks.  I am wondering if the new MP600's are all going to this kind of lock tab, or if it's just this one.







That's about all I know about it, but here's the Sell Sheet from Gerber:



Def

[Gareth]

I'm very pleased to see them still working on the MP600 line, and I hope the longer Phillips and sleek lock tabs make it on to the rest of the range.

[Mercury]

I like that phillips a lot!

[Zed]

It looks good and has plenty of flat heads  phillips looks nice and long and the awl  looks a solid tool, another possible for me this year is a gerber as other than a clutch ive not tried any of the bigger MTY's and there prices arent too bad, thanks again boss for posting this up and all the other products for us to oogle at 

[Chako]

I don't think I have to say anything here other than....


 

[scrappy]

That Philips looks cool

[J-sews]

I'm very pleased to see them still working on the MP600 line, and I hope the longer Phillips and sleek lock tabs make it on to the rest of the range.

That is EXACTLY what I was thinking Gareth. Oooh, and the awl/scraper tool too.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Official photos from 2012 Gerber Press Kit:





Def

[J-sews]

Another significant differance on this model is the knife blade. (see comparison below)

current MP600 wharnecliffe-style blade

 

New MP600ST knife blade

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[Grant Lamontagne]

Look at Bob, picking away at the details!  Go Bob Go! 

Def

[Gareth]

I'm really liking the blade shapes that Gerber are putting on their MT's right now.   I just wish they could get over their combo edge fetish they seem to be stuck on.

[Mercury]

Official photos from 2012 Gerber Press Kit:

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Def

I take it they plan on putting an edge on that can opener for the first production run? 

 

[Mike]

If they made a civilian version by replacing the sight adjustment tool with a standard hex bit adapter, I'd get one.


Mike

[Mercury]

If they made a civilian version by replacing the sight adjustment tool with a standard hex bit adapter, I'd get one.


Mike

That is an awesome idea!!  I would love having one of those.  I am just getting familiar with my new MP600, but I can tell I will be carrying it for a long time.  I love the platform, and it's speediness allows me to forego my SAK or folder and just carry two multis, which doubles my overall tool abilities.  I work in a body shop but since I am not a tech, I'm management, I don't have any tools there so my multis get put to some serious use when we are trying to deliver a car and the techs are either too busy or have gone home.  And a hex adapter on the MP600 platform would thrill me to death, I would buy one tomorrow!

[Grant Lamontagne]

Official photos from 2012 Gerber Press Kit:

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Def

I take it they plan on putting an edge on that can opener for the first production run? 

 

That's why we take our own pictures rather than relying on fancy mockups! 

If they made a civilian version by replacing the sight adjustment tool with a standard hex bit adapter, I'd get one.


Mike

I can pretty much guarantee that someone at Gerber is paying fairly close attention to these threads.

Def

[Mike]

If they made a civilian version by replacing the sight adjustment tool with a standard hex bit adapter, I'd get one.


Mike

I can pretty much guarantee that someone at Gerber is paying fairly close attention to these threads.

Def

That would be great if Gerber is reading some of the feed back here.

Everything else on this tool looks really good. But as a civilian I have no need for a sight adjustment tool. The sight tool is removable, so a hex bit adapter should be no problem.

Mike

[Grant Lamontagne]

Gerber is perhaps the best example of a company paying attention to what we are doing here.  The feedback they have gotten from members here put the Shard into production, got rid of the so called "bikini tools" like the Suspension, and brought back the 3D phillips.

If you ever think that no one is paying attention to the comments here, remember the above.  And if you still aren't convinced, ask yourself this- if you were a designer at one of these companies, how much of a bumbling egotistical boob would you have to be to ignore a valuable resource full of enthusiasm and real world experience such as this place?

Def

[Mercury]

Gerber is perhaps the best example of a company paying attention to what we are doing here.  The feedback they have gotten from members here put the Shard into production, got rid of the so called "bikini tools" like the Suspension, and brought back the 3D phillips.

If you ever think that no one is paying attention to the comments here, remember the above.  And if you still aren't convinced, ask yourself this- if you were a designer at one of these companies, how much of a bumbling egotistical boob would you have to be to ignore a valuable resource full of enthusiasm and real world experience such as this place?

Def

Well put.  Seriously, this website is a treasure trove of information about Multitools of all shapes and sizes, and there is a distinct representation from each category of user.  There are those who are die hard outboard tool lovers, those that use only keychain tools, those (like me  ) that prefer inboard tools, awl lovers, scissor lovers, and many many more.  The big 4, or any manufacturer for that matter, can average all this information and get a good idea of what the public is going to read about when they come here, and I know they do because I have had friends ask me if I'VE ever heard of this place. 

[sawman]

I'm just impressed    Although I have no use for a sighting tool, the rest of it meets my wish list.  And +1 on the can-opener needing an edge.

[JAfromMn]

I am really liking there Logo on this tool more and more.

[Grant Lamontagne]

If you like the logo, wait till you see the rest of the tool! 

Def

[J-sews]

Dang! That reminds me, I bought one of these a couple weeks ago!


Uh....


Hang on a sec, lemme try to remember where I put it.

[JAfromMn]

If you like the logo, wait till you see the rest of the tool! 

Def

If they make a civilian version I will get a good look when I buy one

[Chako]

No luck on eBay as of yet...and I am definitely needing this tool for the collection. 

[Mercury]

Keep trying dude, it's bound to appear sometime!  I'll keep an eye out on Ebay US for ya.

[Chako]

Much appreciated. I only lurk on the Canuck side of eBay.   

[Mercury]

No luck so far. There are a couple blunt noses with replaceable cutters but none with the t shank adapter.

[Chako]

 

[jekostas]

I'd rather have scissors instead of a hex adapter, and use an adapter on the Philips.  I mean, the tool already has good reach to it.

[DIYMultiTool]

The new Gerber MP600ST (sight adjustment tool) looks great.    I need one for the range