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Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety

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us Offline mcb

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Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
on: November 10, 2016, 03:09:16 PM
So this was the first multi-tool I ever had.  My brother gave it to me as a Christmas present back in the mid to late 90's, I don't remember the exact year.  It lived in my backpack and was used many at time to keep my old pieced together commuter bike functional while commuting to/from Grad School  (Ohio snow and salt is hard on a bike).  It later was replaced with upgraded tools but I still have it and use this on occasion.  But as my multi-tool collection has grown I realize that I am not sure exactly what this tool is.  I can't seem to find anything about this specific model on Gerber's tool archive.  Any addition info would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance.







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fi Offline Padre

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Re: Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
Reply #1 on: November 10, 2016, 04:31:50 PM
Sorry, but I cannot see the pictures.  :(
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SOG:
PPP, PowerLock, SwitchPlier 2.0, Paratool, PowerAssist, Reactor, CrossCut, PowerPlay
Gerber:
FliK, MP600 ProScout, MP600 blunt, Dime, MP-1, Diesel, MP400
Bahco:
MTT151, MTT051, MTT121
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Spyderco PM2, Tatanka, Bug, ZT 0452CF, CS Recon1XL, Benchmade 940-1 and 482
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Re: Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
Reply #2 on: November 10, 2016, 04:48:21 PM
Quote from: Padre on November 10, 2016, 04:31:50 PM
Sorry, but I cannot see the pictures.  :(

I think I have fixed the photos.  Let me know if you still can't see them.

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Re: Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
Reply #3 on: November 10, 2016, 04:58:24 PM
Don't know much about Gerbers, but I believe that is an early (maybe first release?) Mutli-Plier, AKA Mr. Pinchy.
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Re: Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
Reply #4 on: November 10, 2016, 05:03:01 PM
That is exactly, an old "Mr.Pinchy"  :D
It has the very characteristic awl and plier head shape
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Re: Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
Reply #5 on: November 10, 2016, 05:21:45 PM
"Mr. Pinchy"   :rofl:

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Re: Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
Reply #6 on: November 10, 2016, 05:23:01 PM
Yeah! Lovely mr. pinchy!
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SOG:
PPP, PowerLock, SwitchPlier 2.0, Paratool, PowerAssist, Reactor, CrossCut, PowerPlay
Gerber:
FliK, MP600 ProScout, MP600 blunt, Dime, MP-1, Diesel, MP400
Bahco:
MTT151, MTT051, MTT121
Knives:
Spyderco PM2, Tatanka, Bug, ZT 0452CF, CS Recon1XL, Benchmade 940-1 and 482
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Re: Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
Reply #7 on: November 10, 2016, 05:53:07 PM
So is there an official name for the "Mr Pinchy" model?  What years was this model made?

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Re: Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
Reply #8 on: November 10, 2016, 06:20:59 PM
Its just "Gerber Multi-Plier".
I think it was originally released in 1992.
Don't remember when they stopped making it. Its predesessor to MP600.
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SOG:
PPP, PowerLock, SwitchPlier 2.0, Paratool, PowerAssist, Reactor, CrossCut, PowerPlay
Gerber:
FliK, MP600 ProScout, MP600 blunt, Dime, MP-1, Diesel, MP400
Bahco:
MTT151, MTT051, MTT121
Knives:
Spyderco PM2, Tatanka, Bug, ZT 0452CF, CS Recon1XL, Benchmade 940-1 and 482
SAKs:
Too many to list here...

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Re: Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
Reply #9 on: November 10, 2016, 06:31:54 PM
Sorry, checked it out. It was made 1991-1998.
Leatherman:
Charge TTi, AL, Squirt PS4, Surge, Juice XE6, CS4, S2, ST300, Crunch, OHT, MUT, Rebar, Brewzer, Signal, Raptor, Tool Adapter, Croc, Wave, Style CS, Freestyle, Skeletool RX, Micra, Wingman
SOG:
PPP, PowerLock, SwitchPlier 2.0, Paratool, PowerAssist, Reactor, CrossCut, PowerPlay
Gerber:
FliK, MP600 ProScout, MP600 blunt, Dime, MP-1, Diesel, MP400
Bahco:
MTT151, MTT051, MTT121
Knives:
Spyderco PM2, Tatanka, Bug, ZT 0452CF, CS Recon1XL, Benchmade 940-1 and 482
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Re: Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
Reply #10 on: November 10, 2016, 06:36:31 PM
Thanks Padre!

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Re: Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
Reply #11 on: November 10, 2016, 06:41:46 PM
Hello, Mr. Pinchy! :waving:  Always nice to see an older tool like that. :tu:
There's no such thing as "Too pretty to carry".  There's only "Too pretty NOT to carry"...... >:D
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Re: Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
Reply #12 on: November 10, 2016, 06:59:34 PM
Yeah! Legendary tool for a reason.  :)
Leatherman:
Charge TTi, AL, Squirt PS4, Surge, Juice XE6, CS4, S2, ST300, Crunch, OHT, MUT, Rebar, Brewzer, Signal, Raptor, Tool Adapter, Croc, Wave, Style CS, Freestyle, Skeletool RX, Micra, Wingman
SOG:
PPP, PowerLock, SwitchPlier 2.0, Paratool, PowerAssist, Reactor, CrossCut, PowerPlay
Gerber:
FliK, MP600 ProScout, MP600 blunt, Dime, MP-1, Diesel, MP400
Bahco:
MTT151, MTT051, MTT121
Knives:
Spyderco PM2, Tatanka, Bug, ZT 0452CF, CS Recon1XL, Benchmade 940-1 and 482
SAKs:
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Re: Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
Reply #13 on: November 11, 2016, 02:39:42 AM
Here is a post I made with some details about the Mr Pinchy variants:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,48158.msg928733.html#msg928733
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Re: Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
Reply #14 on: November 11, 2016, 03:34:12 AM
Mr. Pinchy is an informal name we came up with years ago because the handles cone together too close and often pinch the flesh of your hand, sometimes even causing a nasty blood blister.

We actually have a Mr. Pinchy merit badge because Mr. Pinchy is a multitool for only the bravest users out there!   :ahhh

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Re: Help identify this older Gerber Multi-tool, I think it's a MP400 of some variety
Reply #15 on: November 11, 2016, 04:44:09 AM
Quote from: gregozedobe on November 11, 2016, 02:39:42 AM
Here is a post I made with some details about the Mr Pinchy variants:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,48158.msg928733.html#msg928733

Great info, thanks for sharing.  From reading that I am pretty sure my Mr Pinchy is a V2.1.  It has socket head button screws on the sliders and a bushing on the pliers with the patent number stamped on both handles.  Thanks.

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