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Tool Talk => Gerber Tools => Topic started by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on February 01, 2008, 11:31:39 PM
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Only just got it, I quite like it as it go's and the rolled edge's are certainly a lot more comfortable than I expected :)
Sadly it's not got the BO finish I'd hoped for, but I'm not that bothered :)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/mickyd1234567/DSC00504.jpg)
The fit and finish is quite good, for a tool made for the military, and I can see it can take a fair bit of punishment :)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/mickyd1234567/DSC00503.jpg)
The only thing I'm not sure about is the way the tool line's up when closed ???, sorry for the crappy pic, but the side's aren't parallel, it looks as though it's been made that way, rather than a defect, is that right ???
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/mickyd1234567/DSC00508.jpg)
Full review to follow later :)
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So it's not BO! :) Hmmm might have to go for that other one then. :)
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So it's not BO! :) Hmmm might have to go for that other one then. :)
Go for it mate, just be warned this is a working tool, it's not as well finished or apointed as your pst ;)
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So it's not BO! :) Hmmm might have to go for that other one then. :)
Go for it mate, just be warned this is a working tool, it's not as well finished or apointed as your pst ;)
I want it for EDC so I am not too fussed on that front. I really like the tool selection and it's size looks pretty good as well.
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So it's not BO! :) Hmmm might have to go for that other one then. :)
Go for it mate, just be warned this is a working tool, it's not as well finished or apointed as your pst ;)
I want it for EDC so I am not too fussed on that front. I really like the tool selection and it's size looks pretty good as well.
It's pretty big (exactly the same length as my dads supertool, but waaay lighter and thinner, plus it's legal edc :)
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So it's not BO! :) Hmmm might have to go for that other one then. :)
Go for it mate, just be warned this is a working tool, it's not as well finished or apointed as your pst ;)
I want it for EDC so I am not too fussed on that front. I really like the tool selection and it's size looks pretty good as well.
It's pretty big (exactly the same length as my dads supertool, but waaay lighter and thinner, plus it's legal edc :)
That is why I am so keen. :) BO, like my Supertool. The same size as my Supertool. Has all the tools that I find important on my Supertool. PLUS I can carry it anywhere (unlike my Supertool :()! :)
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I can see myself using it, where a locker would be a bit of a no no!
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Can you butterfly it easily?
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Can you butterfly it easily?
Not yet, as although it's BNIB, it's still a little tight, with light surface corrosion, but given time (and a lot of playing :D) it will :)
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Nice old Gerber you got there micky, do the tools lock on that one? I'm gonna take some piccies of my stuff hopefully tomorrow when its light, think I've had a couple more since I lasted posted some pics of my Spirit :)
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Can you butterfly it easily?
Not yet, as although it's BNIB, it's still a little tight, with light surface corrosion, but given time (and a lot of playing :D) it will :)
Good good! :)
I have been keen on this since Spoon got his so I can blame him this time. :P
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See now you're hooked on Gerber! I have been looking at the MPT for a while as well, one of these days i'll own one! Does the file have a metal saw on it?
Roadie
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See now you're hooked on Gerber! I have been looking at the MPT for a while as well, one of these days i'll own one! Does the file have a metal saw on it?
Roadie
I believe it does.
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Interesting.
Your model has several differences between the one I have.
- Scallops only on one side of the handles
- Plier head is finished way differently
- Does no appear to have stop bumps for holding the tool open/closed
- Flairing at the top of the handles on the plier end
Now I have another variation to find! :cry:
P.S. Mine has a metal saw, on the file.
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What sort of numbers were these things made in?
Were they ever exported to any impressive degree? (do I have any chance of ever finding one in Oz)
More Pics please micky.
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Congrats on the new toy Mike! FYI, the handles on my MPT are misaligned a bit just like yours.
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Nice old Gerber you got there micky, do the tools lock on that one? I'm gonna take some piccies of my stuff hopefully tomorrow when its light, think I've had a couple more since I lasted posted some pics of my Spirit :)
Nope there all slippies, which is cool as it make's it totally legal edc :)
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See now you're hooked on Gerber! I have been looking at the MPT for a while as well, one of these days i'll own one! Does the file have a metal saw on it?
Roadie
No :cry:, which is a bit of an over sight, I might cut one into it though :)
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What sort of numbers were these things made in?
Were they ever exported to any impressive degree? (do I have any chance of ever finding one in Oz)
More Pics please micky.
I'll post more pics tonight :)
Spoony, I find it a bit odd that your's is scalloped on one side, seems a bit wierd for gerger to do that :think:
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Congrats on the new toy Mike! FYI, the handles on my MPT are misaligned a bit just like yours.
Phew, thank's Bob, thats a bit of a weight of my mind :)
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Best thing about the MPT in my opinion is the shape and style of the plier head. Its different than any of the other Gerber tools. Looking forward to seeing more pictures. :)
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How much bigger are these things than a LM PST?
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I would also love to see a side by side with one. One shot for length one for width.
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More piccies as promised, along side a supertool and a Lm sideclip for scale :)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/mickyd1234567/DSC00510.jpg)
The reverse...
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/mickyd1234567/DSC00511.jpg)
and closed obviously :D
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/mickyd1234567/DSC00512.jpg)
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Big bugger huh.
The Effeneff definitely doesn't look as swell, how does it feel in the hand?
(Tell me more tell me more, can she get me a friend?)
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Great pics mate! The MPT looks like a good match to the Supertool in size.
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Oh, what thickness is the sheet the handle is made out of?
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Is there any rattle?
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Big bugger huh.
The Effeneff definitely doesn't look as swell, how does it feel in the hand?
(Tell me more tell me more, can she get me a friend?)
It's very light in the hand, and because of the rolled edges it pretty comfortable, certainly more so than the sideclip :)
As a good, solid and cheap beater, I'm pretty chuffed with it :)
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Oh, what thickness is the sheet the handle is made out of?
About the same as the PST family :)
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Is there any rattle?
Nope, Its a stealth tool >:D
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Is there any rattle?
Nope, Its a stealth tool >:D
>:D Cool.
So what don't you like buddy? Come on, put me off buying that BO one. :D
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Is there any rattle?
Nope, Its a stealth tool >:D
>:D Cool.
So what don't you like buddy? Come on, put me off buying that BO one. :D
If I was being really padantic, I'd have a moan about the shortness of the screwdriver's, and the lack of saw edge on the file, plus the general fit and finish isn't as good as say leatherman, so obviously it falls miles short of a vic or wenger effort, but for all that it is a sound, comfortable tool :)
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Is there any rattle?
Nope, Its a stealth tool >:D
>:D Cool.
So what don't you like buddy? Come on, put me off buying that BO one. :D
If I was being really padantic, I'd have a moan about the shortness of the screwdriver's, and the lack of saw edge on the file, plus the general fit and finish isn't as good as say leatherman, so obviously it falls miles short of a vic or wenger effort, but for all that it is a sound, comfortable tool :)
That's odd as Spoons had the saw edge ???
The screwdrivers are short, but look the same as my Multiplier which I have found to be ok.
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Can I be a real pain and ask for a pic of the MPT and Supertool side on to see the thickness of it please?
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The Two-sided file is a bit of a let down. I rarely use the edge for cutting with my PST, but I like to know it is there.
It does look a little "knock off"-ey, but then, I get people asking if my PST is "real" since some think the 2004 models are the Genuine leatherman range.
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Is there any rattle?
Nope, Its a stealth tool >:D
>:D Cool.
So what don't you like buddy? Come on, put me off buying that BO one. :D
If I was being really padantic, I'd have a moan about the shortness of the screwdriver's, and the lack of saw edge on the file, plus the general fit and finish isn't as good as say leatherman, so obviously it falls miles short of a vic or wenger effort, but for all that it is a sound, comfortable tool :)
That's odd as Spoons had the saw edge ???
The screwdrivers are short, but look the same as my Multiplier which I have found to be ok.
The lack of saw file, is annoying, but it's the only real fault I can find :)
I think gerber has a huge range of individual differences in there earlier tool's, wether it's by design or someone falling asleep at the cnc machine I can't say :D
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Can I be a real pain and ask for a pic of the MPT and Supertool side on to see the thickness of it please?
Bloody pestering sod >:( ;) :D, hang on then ::)
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Can I be a real pain and ask for a pic of the MPT and Supertool side on to see the thickness of it please?
Bloody pestering sod >:( ;) :D, hang on then ::)
Damn kids! :D
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That's just starting to get annoying!
- Can we get some other MPT shots for comparison? (saves my lazy butt from looking for other threads)
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Grrr! >:(
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The Two-sided file is a bit of a let down. I rarely use the edge for cutting with my PST, but I like to know it is there.
It does look a little "knock off"-ey, but then, I get people asking if my PST is "real" since some think the 2004 models are the Genuine leatherman range.
You do get the impresion that gerber just tried to make a ''product improved PST'' bbut then built it down to a price.
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What was the going rate for an MPT in its day?
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What was the going rate for an MPT in its day?
Mike should remember, he was 40 at the time. :D
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Here ya go side on shot's
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/mickyd1234567/DSC00514.jpg)
Do you really need any more of my crappy pics :o
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What was the going rate for an MPT in its day?
Mike should remember, he was 40 at the time. :D
...finger hovering over the ban button...
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What was the going rate for an MPT in its day?
If I remember I was 18 at the time! and it was about £45 versus the LM Supertools £70 :o
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What was the going rate for an MPT in its day?
Mike should remember, he was 40 at the time. :D
...finger hovering over the ban button...
It's a miracle I am still here to be honest. :D
Thanks for the pics. :)
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What was the going rate for an MPT in its day?
Mike should remember, he was 40 at the time. :D
...finger hovering over the ban button...
It's a miracle I am still here to be honest. :D
Thanks for the pics. :)
Yes it is :D
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@30$ I think. I found some new ones for 27.95$ but I'm not sure if they are priced accordingly to the time it was released.
micky, does your file say "SIMONDS USA" on it?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1795.jpg)
The file is among the thickest I've seen on a multi so I'm not sure how well the saw would work, but it is nice having it there.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1796.jpg)
Also, it looks like your model is lacking the "speedbumps" seen here. Is the opening/closing cycle smooth like a typical butterfly tool?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1797.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1798.jpg)
Which one is the newer production?
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It seems odd that they would take away features like the Bumps and Saw edge, unless the Government was lowering their $$$ offer for the tools.
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My file on the Multiplier has Simonds on it.
What is Simonds???
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Yep the file is made by simmonds, but mine hasn't got the speed bump's, as for how quickly it open's well it's still pretty tight, but I expect it'll loosen up soon :)
I'd say your's was the newer, better version, as I'd imagine they'd add feature's rather than take them away :-\
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My file on the Multiplier has Simonds on it.
What is Simonds???
Worth noting, the older Gerber Multi-Pliers we have are equipped with files that are stamped "Simonds," a highly respected old-line American file manufacturer.
Seems to be the case that my model is newer, I wonder what Bob has to say on the matter.
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I'm sure Bob will point out a third, forth and 5th option :D
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Think we are gonna have to wait a few days though because of SHOT. :(
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:o We stayed more or less on topic for 54 posts :D
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:o We stayed more or less on topic for 54 posts :D
Yep and now you've just gone and blown it! :D
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:o We stayed more or less on topic for 54 posts :D
Yep and now you've just gone and blown it! :D
It was my thread :P :D
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:o We stayed more or less on topic for 54 posts :D
Yep and now you've just gone and blown it! :D
It was my thread :P :D
LOL, like that is it! :D
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:o We stayed more or less on topic for 54 posts :D
Yep and now you've just gone and blown it! :D
It was my thread :P :D
LOL, like that is it! :D
You just can't reign Mike in with rules man :D
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Any more thoughts now you have had this a few days?
Hopefully mine will be here soon! :)
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Well I've used it for a couple of days at work (were still refiting) and overall I'm quite happy with it, the pliers have been great to use, and feel impossibly light compared to my regular work Spirit :), the screwdriver are however waaay to short :(, I've been spoilt by the reach of my Vic tool's ::)
The utility blade I've not really made my mind up about :-\, I've used it for scraping ancient sellotape off some shelving I've been working on, but it's a really limited blade design, with not much of a range of uses :(
It is comfortable though, certainly it must be amoungst the best of it's generation in that regard :)
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The screwdrivers do look short. You could always invest in the bit driver for it. I think it would still fit the MPT.
Do the tools firmly snap open?
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The screwdrivers do look short. You could always invest in the bit driver for it. I think it would still fit the MPT.
Do the tools firmly snap open?
I'm not really too bothered about getting a bit kit for it, as i only bought it for occational edc, where a locker would be a no - no, I'm much to wedded to my Vic stuff to let any interlopers get any serious edc time :D
No the tool's don't firmly snap out, and there's not a lot of spring pressure to hold them in place, you'll probably find it'll be very similar overall to your PST :)
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The screwdrivers do look short. You could always invest in the bit driver for it. I think it would still fit the MPT.
Do the tools firmly snap open?
I'm not really too bothered about getting a bit kit for it, as i only bought it for occational edc, where a locker would be a no - no, I'm much to wedded to my Vic stuff to let any interlopers get any serious edc time :D
No the tool's don't firmly snap out, and there's not a lot of spring pressure to hold them in place, you'll probably find it'll be very similar overall to your PST :)
I thought you would say that. :( The tools on my multiplier sort of flop open and then flop closed. There seems to be very little snap to the hold.
I am hoping to edc mine most of the time. Because of my job, a locker is a big no no so the MPT looks perfect for EDC. Twinned with a SAK of course! :D
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Well while the snap isn't anywhere as good as a SAK it's not terrible, maybe I'm a bit more lenient toward it, because of the number of slippies I've had?
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Well while the snap isn't anywhere as good as a SAK it's not terrible, maybe I'm a bit more lenient toward it, because of the number of slippies I've had?
If it's as good as the PST I'll be happy. :) I just hope it has more than my Multiplier which is a bit pathetic really.
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Well while the snap isn't anywhere as good as a SAK it's not terrible, maybe I'm a bit more lenient toward it, because of the number of slippies I've had?
If it's as good as the PST I'll be happy. :) I just hope it has more than my Multiplier which is a bit pathetic really.
Given that there of the same era...I doubt it, but at least the tool's can't close on your fingers :)
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1795.jpg)
The file is among the thickest I've seen on a multi so I'm not sure how well the saw would work, but it is nice having it there.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1796.jpg)
Also, it looks like your model is lacking the "speedbumps" seen here. Is the opening/closing cycle smooth like a typical butterfly tool?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1797.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1798.jpg)
Which one is the newer production?
My BO and stainless ones look exactly like Spoonrobot's. Simonds file blade, speedbumps on the handles, also nail nick cutouts. My opinion is also that Mike's is an earlier model.
Mike, no doubt this earlier model is far inferior. It will probably fail on you at the worst possible moment. Best bet would be to send it on to me for safe keeping lad. :police: :D
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Good idea, you'd best PM me your address :D
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Bob is one generous guy that's for sure! :)
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Bob is generous to a fault, i'd be stupid not to take him up on his kind offer :D
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Bob is generous to a fault, i'd be stupid not to take him up on his kind offer :D
Always thinking of others instead of myself, its a burden I live with every day :D
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Bob is generous to a fault, i'd be stupid not to take him up on his kind offer :D
Always thinking of others instead of myself, its a burden I live with every day :D
It must be a great strain on you :D
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Well it is here! :) I will take a few pictures and share a few thoughts later.
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Well it is here! :) I will take a few pictures and share a few thoughts later.
Congrate's Ben mate :), so what do ya think of it ???
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Come on where are them pics :D Here's Benner with another super duper BO tool. You'll have more BO tools than most of us put together soon :D
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Keep hasseling him for picture's, he's always hounding me for them :D
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Come on Ben :pok: whats taking you so long!?
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He's probably having a kip, bloody youngens...no stamina ::)
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The youth of today eh, why when i was a lad i was up 3hrs before i went to bed. Then worked down the pit for 25hrs every day!
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The youth of today eh, why when i was a lad i was up 3hrs before i went to bed. Then worked down the pit for 25hrs every day!
Yep, we were real men back then, grumble grumble :D
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LOL :D Actually I was working my butt off at work. :( Pics will happen soon I promise! :)
Initial thoughts? Hmmm :think: Like it has been said before the quality is not amazing. The snap is non existant, even worse than my multiplier. :( But I do like it's size and tool selection. Have had little time to play with it yet though so I am not jumping to anything.
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I don't think it's one of those tools, say like the swisstool's that instantly grabs you, I think it takes a while to appreciate it :)
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LOL :D Actually I was working my butt off at work. :( Pics will happen soon I promise! :)
Initial thoughts? Hmmm :think: Like it has been said before the quality is not amazing. The snap is non existant, even worse than my multiplier. :( But I do like it's size and tool selection. Have had little time to play with it yet though so I am not jumping to anything.
I don't think anyone should expect superb quality from such an early design. I think the MPT looks a good one to have in any multitool collection and its a BO :D
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Don't get me wrong, I do like it, but I don't love it like I have done with some others... yet! :)
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Whats with you being an Admin now anyway, has Def gone mad ;) :P And he's dropped you down to 1 star... what you done to deserve that :twak:
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Whats with you being an Admin now anyway, has Def gone mad ;) :P And he's dropped you down to 1 star... what you done to deserve that :twak:
I paid him lots and lots of money, and showered him with diamonds, rubies and flattering compliments. :D
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Worked for me too :D
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Whats with you being an Admin now anyway, has Def gone mad ;) :P And he's dropped you down to 1 star... what you done to deserve that :twak:
I paid him lots and lots of money, and showered him with diamonds, rubies and flattering compliments. :D
Lol :D I knew it must have cost you a bit ;) I was going to say I'll be an admin one day, but I just don't have enough diamonds to offer him.. never mind :D
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I'm sure he'll accept flousies if you've got some spare, and I'll take a couple too if your offering :D
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I'm sure he'll accept flousies if you've got some spare, and I'll take a couple too if your offering :D
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Well I haven't got any spare at this moment in time micky, but it might be an easier way through than getting some diamonds. Let me work on it :P ;)
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I'm sure he'll accept flousies if you've got some spare, and I'll take a couple too if your offering :D
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Well I haven't got any spare at this moment in time micky, but it might be an easier way through than getting some diamonds. Let me work on it :P ;)
Ok well you've got my email address :D
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Ok, here are the MPT pics as promised.
First up is the tool closed;
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/benniehunts/IMG_0291.jpg)
My MPT is different to that of Mikes, so I do have the "speed bumps" that Spoonrobot refers to in his thread. This makes opening and closing very stiff and the handles close with a snap. Mine also has the file edge that Spoonrobot has.
Next up are a couple of the plier head;
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/benniehunts/IMG_0293.jpg)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/benniehunts/IMG_0294.jpg)
I really like the pliers. The head is a nice size and shape and looks like it has had little to no use.
Below is a picture of half of the implements. Here you can see the only real wear on this tool which is on the phillips;
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/benniehunts/IMG_0295.jpg)
More tools...
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/benniehunts/IMG_0296.jpg)
And lastly, a pic showing the rolled edges. I am still torn as to whether these improve the comfort or not. :think:
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/benniehunts/IMG_0297.jpg)
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Good pics benner, nice collectable multitool is that MPT :)
Is the tool next to the straight blade a smaller blade or something else?
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That tool is an awl/punch if i remember rightly. The tools been on my list for a while now, just waiting till i have a few of the others before i get one of these.
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That tool is an awl/punch if i remember rightly. The tools been on my list for a while now, just waiting till i have a few of the others before i get one of these.
It is an awl yes. Looks quite handy actually.
I like the tool, but my biggest complaint is the snap in the blades. There is none. None at all. Infact they are the worst I have ever seen in any tool or knife and that includes some knock offs. But maybe that is just my one.
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That tool is an awl/punch if i remember rightly. The tools been on my list for a while now, just waiting till i have a few of the others before i get one of these.
Thanks :) My list is always changing, I can't keep up with myself :ahhh
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That tool is an awl/punch if i remember rightly. The tools been on my list for a while now, just waiting till i have a few of the others before i get one of these.
It is an awl yes. Looks quite handy actually.
I like the tool, but my biggest complaint is the snap in the blades. There is none. None at all. Infact they are the worst I have ever seen in any tool or knife and that includes some knock offs. But maybe that is just my one.
Hmmm, it will be interesting to see if mikes is like that. Are the tools stiff, if so it probably wont be so much of a problem?
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That tool is an awl/punch if i remember rightly. The tools been on my list for a while now, just waiting till i have a few of the others before i get one of these.
It is an awl yes. Looks quite handy actually.
I like the tool, but my biggest complaint is the snap in the blades. There is none. None at all. Infact they are the worst I have ever seen in any tool or knife and that includes some knock offs. But maybe that is just my one.
Hmmm, it will be interesting to see if mikes is like that. Are the tools stiff, if so it probably wont be so much of a problem?
Not really. When the knife blade is open for example it takes very little force to close it.
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For the feature-obsessed like myself; another variant of the MPT. Based on the changes I believe this is the latest model made before discontinuation.
Differences between my other MPT:
1.) Round fasteners/rivets at the plier pivots instead of the hex bolts. Not sure if these are rivets since they are so uniform and clean but who ever heard of round bolts?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF2063.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF2056.jpg)
2.) The file is ground for a large flathead driver at the end and has the fine/coarse sides reversed. This is the same file model as benner's black oxide version below but his lacks the other differences.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF2057.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF2058.jpg)
3.) The awl has a nailnick inplace of the cut-out, has more severe angles on the cutting edges and has the cutting edges reversed from the earlier version.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF2059.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF2060.jpg)
4.) The lanyard ring and large flathead implements are replaced by a thick and a thin washer. This may be due to the new awl design being incrementally thicker than the old.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF2061.jpg)
5.) The cutouts for the backsprings are shorter and less refined than earlier. I did not note a difference in the amount of lock pressure though.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF2064.jpg)
6.) The plier tips are thinner. This may be a simple production variation not specific to this model but the finishes between the two are also different enough that I suspect this was a concious change.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF2062.jpg)
7.) Miscellaneous; the overall finish and the finishes on some of the implements are much different but I'm not sure if this is counts.
So far I think that is 4 different variants. The easily seen features that seperate them:
A.) Scallops on only one side of the handles. "Shoulders" on the handles at the plier pivots.
B.) Scallops on both sides of the handles.
C.) Scallops on both sides of the handles, black oxide finish.
D.) Scallops on both sides of the handles, no lanyard ring or large flathead driver, round fasteners at the plier pivots.
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Great pics Spoon, thanks for sharing.
Does anyone know how long the MPT was in production for? I thought that it wasn't particularly long, but with all these variables I am beginning to think it was produced for longer than I thought. :think:
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Hmmm, no idea how long the MPT was in production. ???
There are indeed more variables out there than I'd ever suspected! Take those handle cutouts for instance. Looking very closely, you can see that the longer ones were cut with a milling machine. (An expensive process for sure).
Whereas the model with shorter cutouts was stamped out of the sheet metal that way, then was formed into a channel shape.
I would wager a considerable amount of money that the long-cutouts model came first, followed by the short-cutouts model after Gerber retooled their stamping dies.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/MPTcutouts.jpg)
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Only you would notice that Bob. :P Interesting thing to point out though. It looks like this could have run for a few years then ??? I can't imagine changes to production like these happening that quickly.
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Only you would notice that Bob. :P Interesting thing to point out though......
Gotta give credit to Spoony, I never noticed it before he posted that picture! :-\
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if i remember right,when i bought my rk62 bayonet army knife mentioned on other thread,i got this gerber catalogue that i might have somewhere still,mpt´s were in it and those...plierbased....i just cant remember..hmm.
well anyway i was so sad since i didnt have the money to buy mpt and rk62,both of them,and i choosed rk62 and just drooled that catalogue.
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if i remember right,when i bought my rk62 bayonet army knife mentioned on other thread,i got this gerber catalogue that i might have somewhere still,mpt´s were in it and those...plierbased....i just cant remember..hmm.
well anyway i was so sad since i didnt have the money to buy mpt and rk62,both of them,and i choosed rk62 and just drooled that catalogue.
Any possibility you could post a picture or a scan of te MPT catalogue page?
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yep if i find that old cat,i have quite few outdoor/weapon/gear/knife catalogues from last....almost twnety years around.
if i find it and go to someone who has a scanner,ill post it or email to you.
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if i remember right,when i bought my rk62 bayonet army knife mentioned on other thread,i got this gerber catalogue that i might have somewhere still,mpt´s were in it and those...plierbased....i just cant remember..hmm.
well anyway i was so sad since i didnt have the money to buy mpt and rk62,both of them,and i choosed rk62 and just drooled that catalogue.
Good job someone has sent you one ey. :D
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I don't know how you could bear to be parted from it :D
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I don't know how you could bear to be parted from it :D
I do! :D
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Your's was a tad loose as I recall :D
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:D
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first thing tomorrow is to call to my girlfriend back at home and ask her has my BO(hey im learning these shortened things) MPT arrived :D
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first thing tomorrow is to call to my girlfriend back at home and ask her has my BO(hey im learning these shortened things) MPT arrived :D
Well?
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nope,but ill keep waiting ;)
the only parcel ive got is some odd package from hong kong,but i sure as H-ll havent ordered anything from hong kong recently.
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nope,but ill keep waiting ;)
the only parcel ive got is some odd package from hong kong,but i sure as H-ll havent ordered anything from hong kong recently.
Perhaps we were just lucky on the quick postage last time.
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i think so.but im sure the pack will arrive someday.
ive been huntin for that kydex to make two sheaths atleast(you know what :D for),but here they dont even know the kydex name in plastic shops >:(
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i think so.but im sure the pack will arrive someday.
ive been huntin for that kydex to make two sheaths atleast(you know what :D for),but here they dont even know the kydex name in plastic shops >:(
A kydex sheath would be sweet! :drool:
It might be worth giving Dunc a shout to see if his mate can help.
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Got me an MPT indeed today.
i like the NO-nonsense simple design a lot.
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Got me an MPT indeed today.
i like the NO-nonsense simple design a lot.
Glad you got it ok mate. :)
I think the BO has survived pretty well. :)
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yes it has.
now iam in deep deep trouble....should i use this or start some girlish safe queen collection :D
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yes it has.
now iam in deep deep trouble....should i use this or start some girlish safe queen collection :D
You don't want to be starting one of them mate. :D
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yep i think so,but on the other hand...... 8)
my collection wouldnt be so BIG now,i only have minitool,mpt and 20 anniversary wave,taht i dont use.the wave is new,never ever used,and minitool has emotional value and its completely polished like a mirror by my dead father.
but those are the only even a bit un usuals i got.
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Got me an MPT indeed today.
i like the NO-nonsense simple design a lot.
Let us know what you think of it once you've had a play mate :)
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will i have a PLAYMATE :D ?
which of them?
(drool emoticon placed here)
well thats the problem,this one seems to be so goon,almost good as new so should i just execute the ordinary stabbing thru car door tests or just keep staring at it at build a temple for it?
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will i have a PLAYMATE :D ?
which of them?
(drool emoticon placed here)
well thats the problem,this one seems to be so goon,almost good as new so should i just execute the ordinary stabbing thru car door tests or just keep staring at it at build a temple for it?
Well as it's your tool, I'd recommend the car door tests :D
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i think ben wouldnt me too happy chap after seeing the results :D
i did my first bash tests some 15 yrs ago with Cold Steel SRK,it wa sreally good with any brutal actions and kept its blade rather good too after i hit it thru windshield and doors.that one i went and sold when i was in army,was i stupid or what.but there i bought my hackman vietnam blade from this moron who took it as worthless rambo blade :D
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I've still got my SRK it's pretty old and beat up in place's, but I wouldn't sell it for all the tea in China :)
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i think u would actually ;).
back then it cost about 60 euros :o
i managed to cut me self badly with it,that bad i couldnt walk for two weeks but the doctor said it was nicely sharpened and therefor easy to stitch atleast.
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i think u would actually ;).
back then it cost about 60 euros :o
i managed to cut me self badly with it,that bad i couldnt walk for two weeks but the doctor said it was nicely sharpened and therefor easy to stitch atleast.
Nope my SRK never bit me, but it sounds like your's took a sodding great chunk out of you :D
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i was pryin some frozen roots of dead tree in lappland and i slippped somehow and of course hitted into my leg into frontside of ankle,thru muscles to the bone.boy was i glad;).especially when i first had to cripple-walk in 40-100 cm snow,about 15 km´s to nearby village >:D
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:o
Well at least you learned you lesson :D
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i surely did.now i pack some thred and needle so i can do some do-it-yourself frankenstein stitches and continue the trip :D
before that i owned a ka-bar too,in army times.it was so great disappointmentat all points of view,it bent,cracked and the handle broke totally,sheath was crap too..id like to give these new ones a try nut the cool models arent availeable here.
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I think the original Kabar is an icon, a true legend in it's own life time :)
Is it a good field knife?, no :(
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yes i had that thought too but mine was genuine kabar,not any copy,paid a lot for it and it didnt last even for two months and i didnt do any stupid action that arent allowed for battle-blade,with it.
but....i assume that a fighting knife should survive some chopping and twisting,turning,and stabbin but no,this one bent a lot,lost its shape/sharpness all the time and the handle made from leather shims bent too so much that they started to roll around tang and the blade ate its way thru sheath just like that when it was tied to my thigh from the loop it had at tip op sheath.finally i just threw it into one tree,and it stuck there but it BENT again so i left it there and burned the sheath.if u want one,get it there from that tree.i dont know are ka bars meant for arctic warfare at all but this individual Ka-bar sucked a lot.
do u have any experiences with these new ones without leather handles ?
i like the design of that WartHog( are u surprised :D ) model,it looks sturdy and powerful stubby.
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I've never handled the new generation of Kabar's, but to me the biggest problem with the original was that it was far too thin to be strong enough at combat/utility tasks ::)
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I've never handled the new generation of Kabar's, but to me the biggest problem with the original was that it was far too thin to be strong enough at combat/utility tasks ::)
i hear you.
its really too thin,if i hit it into some log and twist even a bit,it bent immediately and didnt even try to remain its shape.like some 3mm tin plate.yuck.
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I think the new ones are about 5.5mm thick :)