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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #60 on: May 20, 2018, 04:47:07 PM
I need two more, one day i will get them too :tu:

You are definitely off to a good start.  :tu:

The standard SS needle nose pliers are usually not super difficult to find (most MP650's came with them, and they were also sold as a separate accessory: part # 48273).  But of course some sellers put a high price on them.

The SS needle nose pliers with cap crimper are much harder to find - AFAIK they were only ever sold as part of the large military MP650 kit in the large sheath,
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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #61 on: May 20, 2018, 05:42:49 PM
I need two more, one day i will get them too :tu:

You are definitely off to a good start.  :tu:

The standard SS needle nose pliers are usually not super difficult to find (most MP650's came with them, and they were also sold as a separate accessory: part # 48273).  But of course some sellers put a high price on them.

The SS needle nose pliers with cap crimper are much harder to find - AFAIK they were only ever sold as part of the large military MP650 kit in the large sheath,

Yes, I think the standard pliers are not the biggest problem. The cap crimper version should (like you said before) be harder to find. I like the packaging and the style of the older Gerber stuff...  :cheers:


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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #62 on: May 25, 2018, 01:15:29 AM
This thread needed a few more photos.  :whistle:















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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #63 on: May 25, 2018, 03:29:31 AM
This thread needed a few more photos.  :whistle:

There's always room for more Chako photos  :D   :tu:   :salute:
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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #64 on: May 25, 2018, 05:52:34 AM
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Very nice


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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #65 on: May 25, 2018, 04:50:34 PM
This thread needed a few more photos.  :whistle:

There's always room for more Chako photos  :D   :tu:   :salute:

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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #66 on: January 12, 2019, 05:22:46 AM
Count me in as a MP650 owner. :woohoo:

Neat tool, but now see why they are rare. A Gerber MP model with non-retractable pliers. :ahhh









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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #67 on: January 12, 2019, 08:10:34 AM
Count me in as a MP650 owner. :woohoo:

Neat tool, but now see why they are rare. A Gerber MP model with non-retractable pliers. :ahhh

Yep, interesting and promising concept, but the final execution was a tool with a lot of unused space in the handles.
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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #68 on: January 12, 2019, 09:49:09 AM
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Very very nice  :tu:


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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #69 on: January 12, 2019, 02:23:10 PM
Quote from: gregozedobe

Yep, interesting and promising concept, but the final execution was a tool with a lot of unused space in the handles.
:iagree:

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Very very nice  :tu:
Thank you, CeHo! :cheers:
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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #70 on: January 12, 2019, 03:23:18 PM
 :cheers:


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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #71 on: January 16, 2019, 03:59:00 AM
How's this for a retrofit plier head?





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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #72 on: January 16, 2019, 01:08:05 PM
With it, I see nothing wrong,
now you can crimp a bomb  :D
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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #73 on: January 16, 2019, 02:14:25 PM
Thanks, TP!  :rofl:
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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #74 on: January 16, 2019, 02:43:01 PM
How's this for a retrofit plier head?

Cool !   :salute:   Where did you find a Gerber MP600 SS CC plier head ?   Or did you cheat ?   ;)   :pok:
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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #75 on: January 16, 2019, 07:26:44 PM
Very very nice! Your great collection is growing... it’s an amazing und unique collection


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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #76 on: January 16, 2019, 11:36:16 PM
How's this for a retrofit plier head?

Cool !   :salute:   Where did you find a Gerber MP600 SS CC plier head ?   Or did you cheat ?   ;)   :pok:
Thanks, Greg! :cheers:
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Went through several wire wheels on the dremel as well. :ahhh
So, in short, I cheated. :rofl:

Very very nice! Your great collection is growing... it’s an amazing und unique collection
Thank you very much, CeHo!  :cheers:
« Last Edit: January 16, 2019, 11:37:33 PM by gerleatherberman »
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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #77 on: February 12, 2019, 12:21:56 PM
One big item taken off my wishlist!!

The military version in pretty much new condition with just one ss needle nose. The Ebay seller probably not very sure what he's selling.. Slapped it right off his shelf!  :D :D :D





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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #78 on: February 12, 2019, 03:35:11 PM
Very nice, Sam! :like:

The Military version is the one to have if anyone is looking into 650s. :)
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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #79 on: February 13, 2019, 10:34:32 AM
Very nice, Sam! :like:

The Military version is the one to have if anyone is looking into 650s. :)

+1   :like:

The split locating clips for the plier heads inside the Civilian handles (no springs) are very prone to breaking, so be careful when removing heads.
« Last Edit: February 13, 2019, 10:38:06 AM by gregozedobe »
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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #80 on: February 13, 2019, 10:18:32 PM
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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #81 on: September 08, 2019, 07:04:41 AM
I just posted these pictures on another thread inquiring as to just what I had.After reading the answers I did some research and found this thread. Hope no one minds me posting on it as it is an old thread.
Bought this at a local flea market today from a friend who looks for knives for me.I'm more of a knife collector than a multi-tool person but have quite a few anyway."Anything with an edge";that is my motto.It only came with the blunt nose and regular needle nose.I don't think I'll be looking for any other heads after seeing some of the prices for them.
I won't say what I paid for it because it might sound like I was bragging.
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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #82 on: September 08, 2019, 08:23:39 AM
I just posted these pictures on another thread inquiring as to just what I had.After reading the answers I did some research and found this thread. Hope no one minds me posting on it as it is an old thread.
Bought this at a local flea market today from a friend who looks for knives for me.I'm more of a knife collector than a multi-tool person but have quite a few anyway."Anything with an edge";that is my motto.It only came with the blunt nose and regular needle nose.I don't think I'll be looking for any other heads after seeing some of the prices for them.
I won't say what I paid for it because it might sound like I was bragging.
Congrats on finding one of the rarer Gerbers out there, Ray!  :like:

Glad you didn't have to pay the crazy eBay prices! I got lucky and got mine for about half of eBay normal prices, but it was still around $80.  :facepalm:
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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #83 on: November 16, 2019, 08:28:06 AM
I just noticed that the cap crimper you have is black. Oddly enough, the one that came with the military kit isn't. Curious.  :think:
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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #84 on: November 16, 2019, 04:24:30 PM
I just posted these pictures on another thread inquiring as to just what I had.After reading the answers I did some research and found this thread. Hope no one minds me posting on it as it is an old thread.
Bought this at a local flea market today from a friend who looks for knives for me.I'm more of a knife collector than a multi-tool person but have quite a few anyway."Anything with an edge";that is my motto.It only came with the blunt nose and regular needle nose.I don't think I'll be looking for any other heads after seeing some of the prices for them.
I won't say what I paid for it because it might sound like I was bragging.
Thats nice!  :cheers:


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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #85 on: November 16, 2019, 04:26:20 PM
One big item taken off my wishlist!!

The military version in pretty much new condition with just one ss needle nose. The Ebay seller probably not very sure what he's selling.. Slapped it right off his shelf!  :D :D :D

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What type of head is that? Photo with it open?  Thanks :cheers:


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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #86 on: November 17, 2019, 03:07:05 AM
What type of head is that? Photo with it open?  Thanks :cheers:

That is a "Cable Cutter" head, designed for cutting copper wires (anything harder will damage the cutting head).
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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #87 on: November 17, 2019, 05:11:29 AM
That is a "Cable Cutter" head, designed for cutting copper wires (anything harder will damage the cutting head).
Awww...thanks!  :cheers:


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Re: Gerber MP650
Reply #88 on: March 25, 2020, 06:50:50 PM
:bump:

Should have an MP650 on it's way to me now too :D


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Re: Gerber MP650
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