What's your latest GERBER?

[WiseDuck]

Not a multitool, but it's a Gerber!

A Gerber Propel with a 420HC blade. I liked the S30V version so much I decided to get this one too and make it my beater blade. I've used it a fair bit lately and I really love it. You'd be surprised how useful a blade with tanto tip and partial serrations can be as a utility knife. I've used it a lot lately to help cut and install windbreak paperboard at my parents summer house.

[WoodsDuck]

Bought a couple broken MP600s to break down for parts;

[zoidberg]

Bought a couple broken MP600s to break down for parts;

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[sawman]

Not a multitool, but it's a Gerber!

A Gerber Propel with a 420HC blade. I liked the S30V version so much I decided to get this one too and make it my beater blade. I've used it a fair bit lately and I really love it. You'd be surprised how useful a blade with tanto tip and partial serrations can be as a utility knife. I've used it a lot lately to help cut and install windbreak paperboard at my parents summer house.

Sweet utility knife

[WiseDuck]

I don't know if that was sarcastic or not. But yeah, let's call this 80 dollar assisted fighting knife with tanto tip and serrations my "utility knife".  But hey, that's how I use it. Today is Christmas and I used it to cut cardboard boxes to size, to fit the presents I had to wrap.

[sawman]

I don't know if that was sarcastic or not. But yeah, let's call this 80 dollar assisted fighting knife with tanto tip and serrations my "utility knife".  But hey, that's how I use it. Today is Christmas and I used it to cut cardboard boxes to size, to fit the presents I had to wrap.

No sarcasm whatsoever buddy   I really dig your knife

[WoodsDuck]

[captain spaulding]

What are you going to make?

If you have extra parts let me know.   . I'm specifically interested in the Blunt nose pliers and blades if you do not use them. 

[WoodsDuck]

What are you going to make?

If you have extra parts let me know.   

I'm going to see what I can do with my MP400 as soon as there's time, and I also have a 600 Pro Scout in the mail which I plan to mod a bit. I've got another MP600 (BN) so I figure in the end I'll have 3 functional 600s and one empty set of handles.

Edit: Not sure what I'll have left over yet, since I haven't completely decided what to do, and some of the implements in the pile are broken.

[WoodsDuck]

[lowtech]

My latest Gerber is a MP600 I absent mindedly bid on - I only realized the PO modded it with lock picking inserts after I won the auction...
I am undecided wether to keep it for it´s novelty character, dismantle it for parts or just pass it on to someone who would get soem use out of it.

it cam with a self made Bit adaptor and bits, too.

[zoidberg]

The picks decent? Let me know if you decide to move them on.

[WoodsDuck]

My latest Gerber is a MP600 I absent mindedly bid on - I only realized the PO modded it with lock picking inserts after I won the auction...
I am undecided wether to keep it for it´s novelty character, dismantle it for parts or just pass it on to someone who would get soem use out of it.

it cam with a self made Bit adaptor and bits, too.

Sounds like an interesting mod, if it's well done. Can we see some pics of that and the custom bit adapter?

On a somewhat related note, I've considered getting into lockpicking as a hobby, but with the situationally  questionable legality it may not be a great idea. My car trunk and EDC bag already look like a burglar's kit, or worse 

[captain spaulding]

My latest Gerber is a MP600 I absent mindedly bid on - I only realized the PO modded it with lock picking inserts after I won the auction...
I am undecided wether to keep it for it´s novelty character, dismantle it for parts or just pass it on to someone who would get soem use out of it.

it cam with a self made Bit adaptor and bits, too.

Sounds like an interesting mod, if it's well done. Can we see some pics of that and the custom bit adapter?

On a somewhat related note, I've considered getting into lockpicking as a hobby, but with the situationally  questionable legality it may not be a great idea. My car trunk and EDC bag already look like a burglar's kit, or worse 

As far as I know lock picking as a hobby is perfectly legal. Carrying lock picking tools outside your home is not. Now to be completely honest I have not really looked into the laws on this, but it is just what I remember from years ago. I need to do some legal research to see if you can carry those tools outside your home. Its the same with tools to unlock cars. I do not believe you can carry those unless you are a tow truck driver or similar. I could definitely be wrong though.



EDIT: Here is the law for CA.

Penal code - 466-469

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=pen&group=00001-01000&file=466-469


Basically you can own and have them with you as long as you are not intending to use them in a crime. Other "burglary tools" listed are hammers, pliers, and screwdrivers, so anything can be considered a burglary tool. Its all about how they perceive your intentions.

This is only for CA. Check your own local laws. 

[derekmac]

Picked up a Gerber Gator machete today.


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[Monrogue]

Picked up a Gerber Gator machete today.


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Pics man!

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[derekmac]

Picked up a Gerber Gator machete today.


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Pics man!

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With my Swisschamp for size reference.

I received a gift card for Canadian Tire, so I used it to get this. Been wanting a machete for the Jeep for awhile now.


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[Monrogue]

Nice one Dmac

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[SteveC]

Picked up a Gerber Gator machete today.


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Pics man!

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With my Swisschamp for size reference.

I received a gift card for Canadian Tire, so I used it to get this. Been wanting a machete for the Jeep for awhile now.


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Sweet machete   

[WoodsDuck]

My latest Gerber is a MP600 I absent mindedly bid on - I only realized the PO modded it with lock picking inserts after I won the auction...
I am undecided wether to keep it for it´s novelty character, dismantle it for parts or just pass it on to someone who would get soem use out of it.

it cam with a self made Bit adaptor and bits, too.

Sounds like an interesting mod, if it's well done. Can we see some pics of that and the custom bit adapter?

On a somewhat related note, I've considered getting into lockpicking as a hobby, but with the situationally  questionable legality it may not be a great idea. My car trunk and EDC bag already look like a burglar's kit, or worse 

As far as I know lock picking as a hobby is perfectly legal. Carrying lock picking tools outside your home is not. Now to be completely honest I have not really looked into the laws on this, but it is just what I remember from years ago. I need to do some legal research to see if you can carry those tools outside your home. Its the same with tools to unlock cars. I do not believe you can carry those unless you are a tow truck driver or similar. I could definitely be wrong though.



EDIT: Here is the law for CA.

Penal code - 466-469

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=pen&group=00001-01000&file=466-469


Basically you can own and have them with you as long as you are not intending to use them in a crime. Other "burglary tools" listed are hammers, pliers, and screwdrivers, so anything can be considered a burglary tool. Its all about how they perceive your intentions.

This is only for CA. Check your own local laws. 

Right you are, Cap. My issue is just the "as long as you're not planning to commit a crime with them" part. It's a bit vague usually, and ill-defined laws are the ones that most often bite law-abiding citizens in the rear, from my observation. And of course if I learn to pick locks, I'd want to have a set around for emergency situations. You never know, picking a lock could save someone's life. Hopefully my pry bars, axes, and hammers (I have quite a few of each scattered about) can stand in if the situation ever arises 

[WoodsDuck]

Picked up a Gerber Gator machete today.


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Pics man!

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With my Swisschamp for size reference.

I received a gift card for Canadian Tire, so I used it to get this. Been wanting a machete for the Jeep for awhile now.


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Have you had a chance to use the Gator yet? I've been curious about it for a while and would like to hear opinions.

[derekmac]

Picked up a Gerber Gator machete today.


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Pics man!

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With my Swisschamp for size reference.

I received a gift card for Canadian Tire, so I used it to get this. Been wanting a machete for the Jeep for awhile now.


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Have you had a chance to use the Gator yet? I've been curious about it for a while and would like to hear opinions.

No, not yet.  I was going to try it out on some brush in the backyard, but we ended up getting a foot of snow, so haven't made it back there yet.  I also haven't been offroading since getting it, and the next run is on a pretty open trail, so won't need to use it.

[kirk13]

Id a brand spanking new MP600 Bladeless arrive today!

First new Gerber in ages...first new MT in ages for that matter!

[AimlessWanderer]

Id a brand spanking new MP600 Bladeless arrive today!

First new Gerber in ages...first new MT in ages for that matter!

Nice one John 

[kirk13]

Id a brand spanking new MP600 Bladeless arrive today!

First new Gerber in ages...first new MT in ages for that matter!

Nice one John 

Cheers Al

I've been wanting another 600 since I gifted my old home brewed bladeless to my flatmate

[AimlessWanderer]

I'll be going to a home brewed bladeless at some point, but I want a blunt nose with the standard non-replacable cutters to do it with

[kirk13]

I'll be going to a home brewed bladeless at some point, but I want a blunt nose with the standard non-replacable cutters to do it with

Might be a good choice,that

[jerseydevil]

Nice, John!   I really need to get my hands on one.

[Gareth]

You know we need pics, right?

[kirk13]

Nice, John!   I really need to get my hands on one.

Yes,Tom,you do!

You know we need pics, right?

You should have them later today