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What did I buy??? BO Gerber Model ???

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What did I buy??? BO Gerber Model ???
on: February 14, 2009, 10:30:25 PM
I just picked up this beater BO Gerber multi (model ???) and I'm sure I saved it from the junk heap.  :D  She really only needs a good cleaning and I will put her to work. What model Gerber is this?  Thanks in advance for your help...  :cheers:






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Re: What did I buy??? BO Gerber Model ???
Reply #1 on: February 14, 2009, 10:35:46 PM
Coming from my inexperience with Gerbers :P

It looks like maybe a Gerber MP600...but it looks like to be in a EOD config...with that spike that resembles the SOG C4 Spike and Blasting cap crimpers

Don't quote what I said....I could be wrong(probably am)
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Re: What did I buy??? BO Gerber Model ???
Reply #2 on: February 14, 2009, 10:36:23 PM
Pretty sure it's one of the MP600 variants GG - but best if Bob or someone confirms it.
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Re: What did I buy??? BO Gerber Model ???
Reply #3 on: February 14, 2009, 10:41:09 PM
Yep and yep! That there is the creme de la creme (according to MSRP) of the Gerber tools. Nice grab GG! 8)
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Re: What did I buy??? BO Gerber Model ???
Reply #4 on: February 15, 2009, 12:03:27 AM
Quote from: J-sews on February 14, 2009, 10:41:09 PM
Yep and yep! That there is the creme de la creme (according to MSRP) of the Gerber tools. Nice grab GG! 8)

Thanks guys!  :cheers:  I guess I did ok by saving it then.  :D
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Re: What did I buy??? BO Gerber Model ???
Reply #5 on: February 15, 2009, 12:17:54 AM
Quote from: Gadget Guy on February 15, 2009, 12:03:27 AM
Quote from: J-sews on February 14, 2009, 10:41:09 PM
Yep and yep! That there is the creme de la creme (according to MSRP) of the Gerber tools. Nice grab GG! 8)

Thanks guys!  :cheers:  I guess I did ok by saving it them.  :D

I'm waiting for Roadie to stop in. He spent forever looking for one of those. :D
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Re: What did I buy??? BO Gerber Model ???
Reply #6 on: February 15, 2009, 12:39:01 AM
You utter &%$&^!!! :D Nice score!! Yep i spent a fair bit of time looking for a DET model, got an ok deal on one in the end :)
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Reply #7 on: February 15, 2009, 12:46:46 AM
Quote from: Roadie on February 15, 2009, 12:39:01 AM
You utter &%$&^!!! :D Nice score!! Yep i spent a fair bit of time looking for a DET model, got an ok deal on one in the end :)

Do you have some more info on it? What makes it special?  I'm giving it a good cleaning right now.  :tu:
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Re: What did I buy??? BO Gerber Model ???
Reply #8 on: February 15, 2009, 12:58:09 AM
Quote from: Gadget Guy on February 15, 2009, 12:46:46 AM
Do you have some more info on it? What makes it special?  I'm giving it a good cleaning right now.  :tu:

Things that set it apart from a "normal" MP600:
- The plier head with its blasting cap crimper
- The saw blade adaptor is black
- C4 spike

Apart from that its not "special" per se but i don't think it was produced in huge quantities :)

I could be wrong but i think that your one also looks like it has been back to the Gerber factory for repair (the black spot on the bend in the handle, could be similar to the cross dunc found on one of his he sent in?) :think:

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Re: What did I buy??? BO Gerber Model ???
Reply #9 on: February 15, 2009, 01:15:40 AM
Quote from: Roadie on February 15, 2009, 12:58:09 AM
Quote from: Gadget Guy on February 15, 2009, 12:46:46 AM
Do you have some more info on it? What makes it special?  I'm giving it a good cleaning right now.  :tu:

Things that set it apart from a "normal" MP600:
- The plier head with its blasting cap crimper
- The saw blade adaptor is black
- C4 spike

Apart from that its not "special" per se but i don't think it was produced in huge quantities :)

I could be wrong but i think that your one also looks like it has been back to the Gerber factory for repair (the black spot on the bend in the handle, could be similar to the cross dunc found on one of his he sent in?) :think:



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Re: What did I buy??? BO Gerber Model ???
Reply #10 on: February 15, 2009, 01:46:41 AM
I need one of those :D
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Re: What did I buy??? BO Gerber Model ???
Reply #11 on: February 15, 2009, 02:44:21 AM
Do they still make that?
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Re: What did I buy??? BO Gerber Model ???
Reply #12 on: February 15, 2009, 02:58:40 AM
The DET model is still listed on Gerber's site. It can be purchased seperately, or as part of their Explosive Ordnance Disposal kit.


(ps ~ there are a few used ones on eBay right now)
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Reply #13 on: February 15, 2009, 03:01:48 AM
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Reply #15 on: February 15, 2009, 04:16:18 AM
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Reply #16 on: February 23, 2009, 05:37:29 PM
He she is after a good long cleaning and oiling:  :tu:




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Reply #17 on: February 24, 2009, 12:14:17 AM
Before & After:  :D






Now you can get an idea of how much better it looks!  :tu:
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Reply #18 on: February 24, 2009, 12:15:19 AM
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Re: What did I buy??? BO Gerber Model ???
Reply #19 on: February 24, 2009, 12:19:05 AM
One last picture with her new sheath compliments of "scrappy".  :tu: 




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Reply #21 on: February 24, 2009, 12:20:53 AM
Good job GG.  :tu:
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Reply #22 on: February 24, 2009, 12:21:20 AM
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Reply #24 on: February 24, 2009, 12:23:53 AM
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Good job GG.  :tu:

Thanks!  :cheers:  It's amazing how much better a multi can look with a good cleaning. The only hard part was getting the paint out of the grooves. My guess is the last owner was a painter and had no idea what this tool is. His loss, my gain....  :D
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Reply #25 on: February 24, 2009, 07:51:17 AM
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Reply #26 on: February 24, 2009, 08:42:30 AM
Just checked with my supplier...190 AUD roughly under 100 pounds

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Re: What did I buy??? BO Gerber Model ???
Reply #27 on: March 01, 2009, 08:45:04 PM
 that hack saw is the only reason i have almost bought this tool.
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Reply #28 on: March 03, 2009, 05:39:55 AM
Nice work GG  :tu: :tu:

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