I used to joke that you could center your entire collection on MP600's and probably never get all the variants.... well, it seems that statement is a bit more accurate than I thought! Def
And before I forget...
There is also the Trailrider MP600 (with hoofpick) variant, the Cable Cutter MP600, and the various First Production Run MP600s, sadly all discontinued, and recently Snap-On have released a re-labelled red MP600 (model smt97r). Did the 26 include the camo MP600 ?IIRC The blue, red, yellow and green MP600s were from the "build-your-own-Gerber" process where you could specify a custom tool load-out as well as handle colour, so a huge number of possible combinations there .......
I think that list is stretching it a bit.For example, the bluntnose only comes with insert cutters now, so bluntnose black and bluntnose black with inserts are the same thing.And again for the packaging, sheath types, tool kits and flashlight etc.Really you have five models, basic, pro scout, blade less, det, and sight tool.I believe it's only with the basic model that you can choose between a few options.
There are too many versions from my brain to handle. So I don't try. Though I can tell the difference between blunt nose and not blunt nose.
Really you have five models, basic, pro scout, blade less, det, and sight tool.I believe it's only with the basic model that you can choose between a few options.
Now what I don't get is why LM doesn't do the same? So we get a Rebar, a BO Rebar and a knifeless Rebar, but that's about it AFAIK. So much scope for more.
Quote from: zoidberg on March 13, 2017, 12:57:12 AMAnd before I forget... Since I don't have all of the variations to take pictures of, these screenshots from the price list will have to suffice for now!Def
Half MP600?Got to disagree with you there. The only things the Center Drive has in common with the MP600 is the serrated blade and file. Two components are the same, everything else is new and purpose built for the Center Drive.Seems pretty different to me.Def
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on March 13, 2017, 05:46:38 PMQuote from: zoidberg on March 13, 2017, 12:57:12 AMAnd before I forget... Since I don't have all of the variations to take pictures of, these screenshots from the price list will have to suffice for now!DefWait a minute! How long have you been carrying stuff for me to buy?
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on March 15, 2017, 01:08:18 AMHalf MP600?Got to disagree with you there. The only things the Center Drive has in common with the MP600 is the serrated blade and file. Two components are the same, everything else is new and purpose built for the Center Drive.Seems pretty different to me.DefYour right it's almost all new exclusive tools. I misspoke. What I meant to say isn't so much that the "Center Drive is half-MP600" and more that "Gerber likes to reuse components and engineering when possible". It's an efficient way to do business. Kind of like how automakers share body platforms. One handle of the new Center Drive looks pretty much like a CAD copy/paste of the MP600 with added parts. Now they don't have to stamp out 20 different serrated blades. They've got one in two colors that fit into 20 or so models. Would your average collector consider those variations desirable like how SAK-collectors will buy a tool just for the scale colors? Likely not to that extent but it's a windfall for the average consumer who gets what they want without having to buy something else.I would actually love to see the Center Drive awl and prybar come to the MP600 side or visa versa, scissors being the first big one. I doubt that will happen anytime soon because the CD is such a money maker. If I could stand losing a long tool on the CD, thanks to the MP600 platform: I could buy another tool, sacrifice my warranty and possibly do that swap myself.
I am surprised there isn't a BO version of the Center-Drive, especially considering that it is half BO already.Def
Quote from: JP on March 15, 2017, 03:03:24 AMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on March 13, 2017, 05:46:38 PMQuote from: zoidberg on March 13, 2017, 12:57:12 AMAnd before I forget... Since I don't have all of the variations to take pictures of, these screenshots from the price list will have to suffice for now!DefWait a minute! How long have you been carrying stuff for me to buy?I started carrying SOG within the past couple of weeks, but I am also an authorised Gerber dealer and have access to a number of other brands.I'll be making a big announcement in a couple of days, so don't go too far. Def
I'll be making a big announcement in a couple of days, so don't go too far.
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on March 15, 2017, 11:37:40 AMQuote from: JP on March 15, 2017, 03:03:24 AMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on March 13, 2017, 05:46:38 PMQuote from: zoidberg on March 13, 2017, 12:57:12 AMAnd before I forget... Since I don't have all of the variations to take pictures of, these screenshots from the price list will have to suffice for now!DefWait a minute! How long have you been carrying stuff for me to buy?I started carrying SOG within the past couple of weeks, but I am also an authorised Gerber dealer and have access to a number of other brands.I'll be making a big announcement in a couple of days, so don't go too far. DefKilling my wallet this year, boss, slow down... nah, can't wait for more new interesting stuff really. Come on, talk!