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jaya_man · **Reply #360 on:** July 24, 2019, 01:47:06 PM

Did a quick job of swapping handles... as in immediately after the stainless one arrived...

Hevy (CT-782) · **Reply #361 on:** July 24, 2019, 04:24:21 PM

Nice job! Good looking MP-400

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jaya_man · **Reply #362 on:** July 25, 2019, 02:42:41 AM

Thanks Hevy

gerleatherberman · **Reply #363 on:** July 25, 2019, 06:03:18 AM

Quote from: jaya_man on July 24, 2019, 01:47:06 PM

Did a quick job of swapping handles... as in immediately after the stainless one arrived...

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Ah very nice!

Why Gerber doesn't sell those like that, I'll never understand. They could nake a mint calling it the MP400+.

jaya_man · **Reply #364 on:** July 25, 2019, 06:21:27 AM

Yeah... original CD looked badass with dual tone... I wish there was an option for a Bladeless MP400...

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Hevy (CT-782) · **Reply #365 on:** July 26, 2019, 06:35:24 PM

Just arrived today:
MP-400 with sheat!
Finally I have another Gerber who opens with one hand to call mine.
(My old, loved and trusted Flik was stolen a couple of months ago after years of devoted service. And Gerbers aren't easy to find in my country)
Needing some care, a lot of oil, a little job to remove rust spots and dirt...
(Rusty as a U-boat MP-400)

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gerleatherberman · **Reply #366 on:** July 27, 2019, 06:07:28 AM

Congrats on finding an MP400, Hevy!

The MP400 and MP600 are two of the best tools out there. They aren't super modern or fancy, but they work well in environments that newer tools can't go without constant maintenance.

magentus · **Reply #367 on:** July 27, 2019, 10:16:04 PM

Sweet '400's people

Hevy (CT-782) · **Reply #368 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:23:09 PM

Thanks guys!

The MP400 is a very nice tool!

Question: Does any pocket clip fit in the MP400?

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Hevy (CT-782) · **Reply #369 on:** August 06, 2019, 09:54:02 PM

MP400 and friends

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Juan el Boricua · **Reply #370 on:** August 07, 2019, 12:12:16 AM

JonesE · **Reply #371 on:** August 08, 2019, 02:58:43 AM

JonesE

gerleatherberman · **Reply #372 on:** August 08, 2019, 06:38:00 AM

Looks like a good combo there, Hevy!

Rapidray · **Reply #373 on:** October 01, 2019, 05:44:46 PM

I was digging in my bike pack and found a MP400. So now I have two MP’s - a 600 and a 400.
Does have one broken tool that is next to the Phillips.

Hevy (CT-782) · **Reply #374 on:** October 09, 2019, 03:10:31 AM

MP400 after a hard day of work

Rapidray · **Reply #375 on:** October 09, 2019, 04:24:21 AM

Quote from: Hevy (CT-782) on October 09, 2019, 03:10:31 AM

MP400 after a hard day of work(Image removed from quote.)

Nice to kick back isn’t it!

CarbideCruzer · **Reply #376 on:** November 17, 2019, 12:49:09 AM

Recently I bought a MP400 brand new and I am very happy with this unit. Small enough not to weigh down my pockets, but robust enough to handle light duty to potentially medium duty tasks. Being a tool that can be relatively easy to open with one hand is very helpful in my opinion. In my opinion, is the best multi tool design and the only other design rivaling this is Sog's PowerLock's design.

While this would have been great to have a slot in the knife instead of a nail nick, I also much prefer the sheep foot design over the standard drop knife as well. If there is to be a trade off with the second variation, I'd call this an improvement. 420 high carbon steel is certainly an improvement over a standard utility knife blade, so I am fine with this steel. Similar to the MP600, you can use the Phllips driver as as a 1/4" bit driver if you have the bit adapter. For delicate packages and letters, I have found the bottle opener to work fairly decently as well.

What I appreciate about Gerber is that while some of the components of this tool are imported (Taiwan, India based on the packaging), this tool was assembled in Portland Organ with the knife and perhaps other components as well. While I am not going to use the sheath, not surprisingly this was made in China, but there is a large market for sheaths out there. While I own several multi tools; I have to say this is easily one of my favorites for every day carry.

Barry Rowland · **Reply #377 on:** November 17, 2019, 01:57:59 AM

Honestly, the sheath is really the only thing I could complain about. The 400 is a great M/T!

CarbideCruzer · **Reply #378 on:** November 17, 2019, 02:00:35 AM

Yeah I gave the sheath to a someone else, but I figured I wouldn't be keeping the sheath anyway. Now the sheath that came with my Center Drive Plus is definitely a keeper and one of my favorites. Proudly stamped made in USA and there is even room for 1/4 inch screwdriver bits, so that is a positive.

Barry Rowland · **Reply #379 on:** November 17, 2019, 02:06:49 AM

I agree... that's a sheath!!

CarbideCruzer · **Reply #380 on:** November 17, 2019, 02:42:18 AM

Agreed, the Gerber 30-001603 and also the USA made Gerber 30-001222 are my favorite sheaths from them. Granted I do keep my Fiskars MP600 in a American Bench Craft sheath. This company uses thick rivets instead of stitching. Truly proud to also support a veteran owned family run company. Always a plus to be able to help the wonderful men and women that have served.

SirVicaLot · **Reply #381 on:** September 13, 2020, 12:16:44 AM

Quick question before I order my first MP400 and join this club: Is it possible to mod the saw holder from the MP600 into the 400‘s frame, and have the holder + attached saw fold into the handle? Or is there not enough space in the handle?

Gareth · **Reply #382 on:** September 13, 2020, 10:55:49 AM

Quote from: SirVicaLot on September 13, 2020, 12:16:44 AM

Quick question before I order my first MP400 and join this club: Is it possible to mod the saw holder from the MP600 into the 400‘s frame, and have the holder + attached saw fold into the handle? Or is there not enough space in the handle?

I'm doing an eyeball side-by-side and I'm sorry to say I don't think it'll work. Almost certain it's a 1/4" too long for a start. Also I'm pretty sure the thickness of the holder means that the blade wouldn't be held near enough the side of the handle to give the head room to slide. So the holder itself should drop in OK but you couldn't store a saw blade in it.

Saw from a Diesel might be a better fit.

SirVicaLot · **Reply #383 on:** September 13, 2020, 01:32:18 PM

Darn it, was afraid of that

Thank you for checking, Gareth!

Not sure if I should get one now. Without the saw holder it is only half the fun. Are the scissors in any way better than the ones of the 600’s?

Gareth · **Reply #384 on:** September 13, 2020, 03:10:28 PM

Quote from: SirVicaLot on September 13, 2020, 01:32:18 PM

Darn it, was afraid of that Thank you for checking, Gareth!

Not sure if I should get one now. Without the saw holder it is only half the fun. Are the scissors in any way better than the ones of the 600’s?

Exactly the same scissors. In fact as far as I can remember all the other tools are identical.

SirVicaLot · **Reply #385 on:** September 14, 2020, 01:56:14 AM

Thanks again!

Juan el Boricua · **Reply #386 on:** September 14, 2020, 10:57:56 PM

Not sure if I should get one now. Without the saw holder it is only half the fun.

In fact as far as I can remember all the other tools are identical.

You can always try ... if the blade does not fit, you can carry it in the sheath or your wallet, you may turn it back to OE state or, add a Diesel saw.

N+1, remember?

SirVicaLot · **Reply #387 on:** September 15, 2020, 04:00:01 AM

I thought about that too, and I could even make a leather sheath for the tool, that has a small insert for the saw blades.

The whole idea was to basically have the bladeless MP600 in a smaller package. In order to achieve that, I would have to get like 2 MP’s: A 400 for the file and a 600 for the saw holder and the scissors. Then combine it into one. I might do that if I can find cheap donors. Maybe ones with damaged tools that I don’t need

Juan el Boricua · **Reply #388 on:** September 15, 2020, 12:31:06 PM

That's a good idea there... a Compact Bladeless! An MP600 file will work fine in an MP400, and I think that the 400 already has scissors so, it will be a matter of replacing the combo blade and deciding what to sacrifice between the flat drivers and can opener.

SirVicaLot · **Reply #389 on:** September 15, 2020, 03:44:38 PM

I would remove the can opener. Never needed it and I have always a SAK on me anyway. Also hate to carry tools twice

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