Gerber Recoil Autoplier

[DaveK]

I'm becoming ever more interested in the more innovative designs that manufacturers have come up with. For example, I currently have Def's Gerber Flik here, and I like it, because it's not just another rehash of the Leatherman design.

I've a SOG Powerlock on the way, again because it's a bit different.

I'm now thinking of getting a Gerber Recoil Autoplier, and wonder what people think of them!

Thanks.

[Benner]

I'm becoming ever more interested in the more innovative designs that manufacturers have come up with. For example, I currently have Def's Gerber Flik here, and I like it, because it's not just another rehash of the Leatherman design.

I've a SOG Powerlock on the way, again because it's a bit different.

I'm now thinking of getting a Gerber Recoil Autoplier, and wonder what people think of them!

Thanks.

Sorry to go OT on the first post  , but don't you find the drivers are just pathetic though?

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Back on topic

I aways thought they were a case of gimick over substance, but I'd be interested on your take on them once you've got a set 

[Roadie]

Damota has one that he carries a lot, i seem to remember him doing some sort of mod to it, possibly involving a Paul Chen tool.... i may be wrong though It doesn't have a lot of other tools to it but it is an interesting design, i'd like to get one at some stage

[DaveK]

Veering temporarily off topic....

Yeah, drivers are awful.

...and back on topic again:

That's what I want to find out about really, gimmick or useful! For starters, the fact that it's not simply "another LM clone" appeals to me. I suspect it will be like the Flik, in as much as I'll want to own one, but probably wouldn't use it much.

@Roadie - I think you and I are on the same wavelength. That's the word in fact - interesting! If I get one, I'll send it for you to have a gander for a few days!

[Benner]

Veering temporarily off topic....

Yeah, drivers are awful.

...and back on topic again:

That's what I want to find out about really, gimmick or useful! For starters, the fact that it's not simply "another LM clone" appeals to me. I suspect it will be like the Flik, in as much as I'll want to own one, but probably wouldn't use it much.

@Roadie - I think you and I are on the same wavelength. That's the word in fact - interesting!

They are bad aren't they. 

Anyway (moves swiftly on) I would be very interested in the Autoplier as I am keen on the Gerber plier design and I also like the fun element of the Switchplier.  The Autoplier combines both of these and it does look like a fun tool to have. 

[Roadie]

That's what I want to find out about really, gimmick or useful! For starters, the fact that it's not simply "another LM clone" appeals to me. I suspect it will be like the Flik, in as much as I'll want to own one, but probably wouldn't use it much.

@Roadie - I think you and I are on the same wavelength. That's the word in fact - interesting! If I get one, I'll send it for you to have a gander for a few days!

Yeah Gerber aren't afraid to try new and different things are they, yes they may not get it right everytime but at least they give it a go

And that would be awesome of you!

I was right about damota too
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,2053.0.html

[DaveK]

Right then, now we need someone to sell us one on the cheap They're £60 on ebay, b****r that! I'm off to the trade forums....

[Roadie]

Right then, now we need someone to sell us one on the cheap They're £60 on ebay, b****r that! I'm off to the trade forums....

Yep!! That's what's always put me off getting one

[Grant Lamontagne]

I'd be willing to loan mine for the next UK meetup... 

Def

[DaveK]

I'd be willing to loan mine for the next UK meetup... 

Def

That would be very cool Def! Would you be wanting the ones from last year back too? 

[Grant Lamontagne]

Eventually...

I am going to send all tools to Micky this year- he's the only one that makes certain all the tools I sent him come back!  Some of the others either couldn't find their way to a post office or became permanent parts of other members' collections! 

Def

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Bugger off, I don't want to be saddled with that much postage again

[Benner]

Eventually...

I am going to send all tools to Micky this year- he's the only one that makes certain all the tools I sent him come back!  Some of the others either couldn't find their way to a post office or became permanent parts of other members' collections! 

Def

Wasn't my fault Dave stole them. 

[Grant Lamontagne]

Well, he did have ample time!

Def 

[Benner]

Well, he did have ample time!

Def 

Ok my bad. 

[DaveK]

Lol.

I shall have to send them back to you def. You still saying I can't keep that Switchplier?

[Grant Lamontagne]

That would be a resounding "Hell No!" 

If you keep that one I'll have no recourse but to show Dunc some photos of your wife holding a banana so he starts stalking her too!   

Def

[Benner]

That would be a resounding "Hell No!" 

If you keep that one I'll have no recourse but to show Dunc some photos of your wife holding a banana so he starts stalking her too!   

Def

Trust me Dave, you don't want Dunc parked outside your house with a pair of binoculars 24-7.  I know this first hand. 

[DaveK]

ROFL.

Okay, okay, I'll send it back

I had to think about it though, I really do like this thing