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Title: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 30, 2017, 06:38:34 AM
So a search didn't show up a club for the original Gerber Multi Plier. Also known as the legendary Mr. Pinchy!

So here it is. The Gerber Original Multi Plier Club! :multi:

Please folks, we need some pinchy pics! Sorry my pics are kinda crappy, but I am lazy after work.  :D

I'll start with my MPs.
Left is V. 2 w/awl, middle (I used over 10 years) is V. 3, and right is a later version with needle nose pliers w/rivets. You can tell Gerber tried to reduce the pinch on the NN version, because the handles don't close as closely as the older ones. Nice try, but they still bite. :ahhh
I have a V. 1 w/scissors on the way as well. :)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Kev D on November 30, 2017, 10:16:35 AM
I'm in the club. I've got 2 of them but only have pics of one. I'll get pics of the other.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4367/36740235373_0000ea1bc1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XYBiY2)20170930_131944 (https://flic.kr/p/XYBiY2) by Kevin Davey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142788496@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 30, 2017, 03:08:38 PM
Beautiful multi plier Kevin! That version is the same one I used survived over 10 years of daily use and was only retired, because I started collecting MTs!
I would go weeks sometimes with nice blisters on my palm. Especially with lighting repair and those thin polished 3/8th IPS nuts they use on lamp pipe. :ahhh
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Kev D on November 30, 2017, 03:31:14 PM
Beautiful multi plier Kevin! That version is the same one I used survived over 10 years of daily use and was only retired, because I started collecting MTs!
I would go weeks sometimes with nice blisters on my palm. Especially with lighting repair and those thin polished 3/8th IPS nuts they use on lamp pipe. :ahhh

Thank you  :cheers:

I only got it a few weeks ago off a member on here. My other one is an earlier one I think as where the screws are on this one to hold the plier head in, my other one is riveted. I'll get side by side pics tonight.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 01, 2017, 02:19:25 AM
 :tu:
I really like the button screws holding the pliers in on the early MPs! The first versions had button screw heads on both sides of the handles for the tools and looked very nice. The first version has a high polish as well, which is really nice. :) The later riveted versions seem a bit cheaper made. But, they function just as well it seems.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Alan K. on December 01, 2017, 10:47:51 PM
Here's mine. Almost 30 years old.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 01, 2017, 11:54:50 PM
Nice pinchy Alan! Thanks for sharing! :like:
The Multi Plier is true old school multi tool!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: vadsoom on December 03, 2017, 03:27:37 AM
Whoa! I carried one of these for a while two days before doing some serious damage to my hand after slipping while applying some decent torque. Went back to Leatherman and haven’t looked back since. Ouch! It hurts just thinking about it!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 03, 2017, 03:50:34 AM
The pinchy served me well for over a decade, so I cannot cut it down. But, I don't believe I could use one everyday at work again. The mp600 blunt nose is fantastic as an upgrade though! Right now I carry a LM wave and a blunt nose 600. Very happy with each of them! I do miss the days when I was perfectly in tune with using the pinchy though. Before I started collecting MTs. :(
The one in the middle was involved with hundreds of thousands of dollars of repairs through my employers (I didn't get a lot of that money, but my bosses were happy). :)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 04, 2017, 01:32:20 AM
Messing around with Pinchy.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 07, 2017, 03:57:05 AM
Version 1 has arrived. A beautifully polished MT. All tool are butter smooth to open. The quality exceeds that of my v.2, v. 3, and v.4. A very pleasant surprise! The scissors are pretty lame though. It really has a 'hand crafted' excellence about it. :multi:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 07, 2017, 12:27:50 PM
Version 1 has arrived. A beautifully polished MT. All tool are butter smooth to open. The quality exceeds that of my v.2, v. 3, and v.4. A very pleasant surprise! The scissors are pretty lame though. It really has a 'hand crafted' excellence about it. :multi:

it's one of those "the first ones, the good oldies, were the best"   :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on December 07, 2017, 02:55:22 PM
Version 1 has arrived. A beautifully polished MT. All tool are butter smooth to open. The quality exceeds that of my v.2, v. 3, and v.4. A very pleasant surprise! The scissors are pretty lame though. It really has a 'hand crafted' excellence about it. :multi:

Nice one  :tu:

Unless my eyes are deceiving me it looks has even had one of the the running improvements they made to the V1s as they went - a nail nick on a blade that actually lines up with the cutout in the handle (the very early V1s didn't)   ;)

But nobody can convince me that that that enormously thick lanyard ring isn't also serving duty as a spacer.  I reckon they could have added at least 3 more (admittedly very short) tools in that width.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 07, 2017, 04:14:08 PM
Version 1 has arrived. A beautifully polished MT. All tool are butter smooth to open. The quality exceeds that of my v.2, v. 3, and v.4. A very pleasant surprise! The scissors are pretty lame though. It really has a 'hand crafted' excellence about it. :multi:

Nice one  :tu:

Unless my eyes are deceiving me it looks has even had one of the the running improvements they made to the V1s as they went - a nail nick on a blade that actually lines up with the cutout in the handle (the very early V1s didn't)   ;)

But nobody can convince me that that that enormously thick lanyard ring isn't also serving duty as a spacer.  I reckon they could have added at least 3 more (admittedly very short) tools in that width.
Thank you!  :tu:
Indeed the nick lines up! And the lanyard ring is absurd, but the quality of the MT overall probably took most of the budget. For the money they used on the lame scissors, they could have filled most of that jumbo lanyard loop with more implements for sure. :)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 08, 2017, 05:51:25 AM
Version 3 hanging around. :)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 08, 2017, 06:15:09 AM
Multi-Plier family.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 14, 2017, 06:27:51 AM
Even Mr. Pinchy needs some holiday spirit!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4573/38161803525_e57e5a223c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/219edDK)MTs at Christmas (https://flic.kr/p/219edDK) by None (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexkerhead/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 14, 2017, 02:20:47 PM
Even Mr. Pinchy needs some holiday spirit!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4573/38161803525_e57e5a223c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/219edDK)MTs at Christmas (https://flic.kr/p/219edDK) by None (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexkerhead/), on Flickr

good one!  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 14, 2017, 03:14:06 PM
Much appreciated!  8)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 19, 2017, 05:22:25 AM
Infamously bad Version 1 Multi Plier Scissors. They work on copy paper...sometimes. :P
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 19, 2017, 01:17:00 PM
Infamously bad Version 1 Multi Plier Scissors. They work on copy paper...sometimes. :P

inspired by Lynn's scissors thread?
I sure like the MP series' scissors, but never tried the ones in an old Mr.Pinchy!   :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 19, 2017, 03:16:52 PM
Infamously bad Version 1 Multi Plier Scissors. They work on copy paper...sometimes. :P

inspired by Lynn's scissors thread?
I sure like the MP series' scissors, but never tried the ones in an old Mr.Pinchy!   :salute:

Indeed. :D
The shame of it is that the scissors have a decent grind on the cutter portion, but the geometry of cutting causes them to open apart when in use. I tightened the screw on the scissors pivot, but the same issue is there. If the version 1 wasn't a shelf queen, I am certain the pivot screw could be removed and the scissor blades bent slightly to make them more usable.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Sam Lim on December 19, 2017, 03:35:39 PM
Recently got one that in very good condition.. Almost new. But but but.... How do you use these things...? It's like zero handle splay.. I am sure everyone that uses these gets pinch in the palm/fingers and it's no joke... It's built like a tank.... Btw, I notice there's these 2 holes on both sides of the pliers pivot. Are they adjustable? Mine  is kinda too tight to be usable.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 19, 2017, 06:36:12 PM
Recently got one that in very good condition.. Almost new. But but but.... How do you use these things...? It's like zero handle splay.. I am sure everyone that uses these gets pinch in the palm/fingers and it's no joke... It's built like a tank.... Btw, I notice there's these 2 holes on both sides of the pliers pivot. Are they adjustable? Mine  is kinda too tight to be usable.
And that's why we call them the infamous Mr. Pinchy. :tu:
Post a pic and I may be able to help you with the issue at hand. I used one for over ten years! There are three different pivot types. Only one that is an issue is the pliers that slide on rivets instead of screws.  If it is a rivet type, then some good silicone oil and a few hours of open/closing may work. If the sliding mechanism has screws, then we're going to get that pinchy working like butter! :cheers:
If it has the two little holes on each side of the plier pivot, then it is an earlier one with the best pivot and can be adjusted. The four screws that slide the pliers out can be removed for easy adjustment.

I found ways to avoid getting pinched a lot. Best thing it to look closely at what you will be using them on and think about where your palm is when squeezing.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on December 20, 2017, 08:50:41 AM
And avoid cutting anything hard with the wire cutters.  When it goes through, the handles close up very rapidly indeed, and hey presto, instant blood blister on your palm ! 

 :cry:   :ahhh
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 20, 2017, 03:13:11 PM
And avoid cutting anything hard with the wire cutters.  When it goes through, the handles close up very rapidly indeed, and hey presto, instant blood blister on your palm ! 

 :cry:   :ahhh
Indeed! Those are the best blisters.  :D
When possible cutting hard wire, place 1/2 pinchy handle on hard surface and push down other handle.  If no way to push with a hard surface, a piece of plastic sheet or cardboard can be used between your palm and the pinch zone. :)
I used mine for lamp repair half the time I carried it, so I had systems in place to avoid he pinch. :rofl:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 23, 2017, 03:56:03 AM
Got a second V. 3 Pinchy in today to replace the one that has a bunch of wear and damage. It'll be put away for sentiment, and this one will be carried once in a blue moon, when the palm feels strong.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4640/39201586782_c83aa81c15_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22J7nZh)Multi Plier with MT.o Patch. (https://flic.kr/p/22J7nZh) by None (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexkerhead/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 24, 2017, 08:53:56 AM
Took the MP out yesterday for "old-time-sake" and had forgotten how to avoid the pinch after not using one for so long. Not a bad pinch, but a pinchy bite nonetheless. Slipped off a 3/8" lamp pipe nut.  :facepalm:

Badge please. :angel:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: zoidberg on December 24, 2017, 09:51:46 AM
Not quite a blood blister but it is christmas so awarded.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 24, 2017, 09:58:03 AM
Not quite a blood blister but it is christmas so awarded.   :cheers:
Thank you and Merry Christmas! :salute:

Fortunately it wasn't a bad pinchy bite. I've literally burst my skin open two inches long with a pinchy years ago. My palm is much tougher now......thankfully. But wow, the early days of my Mr. Pinchy were brutal. The man I worked for up North used to say "what the smurf" and walk away every time he saw me slip the jaws and get pinched.  :rofl:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Sam Lim on December 24, 2017, 06:32:02 PM
Took the MP out yesterday for "old-time-sake" and had forgotten how to avoid the pinch after not using one for so long. Not a bad pinch, but a pinchy bite nonetheless. Slipped off a 3/8" lamp pipe nut.  :facepalm:

Badge please. :angel:

Sounds like this tool will have a permanent parking lot on my shelf.  :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 30, 2017, 03:41:29 AM
The mint BO and SS MPTs arrived. Took group pics with the Multi-Pliers. :)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: MusicMen on December 30, 2017, 05:01:51 AM
Nice collection   :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: MusicMen on December 30, 2017, 05:03:45 AM
Nice collection   :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 30, 2017, 06:51:49 AM
Nice collection   :like:
Thank ya, MM! :)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: docfossil on January 03, 2018, 03:16:53 AM
I believe that this is a "Mr Pinchy" though it has treated me well :)

I believe that I obtained it in the last 1990s. I have carried it with me almost daily in my briefcase. It also has accompanied me on pre-2001 trips, and on most camping trips.

I am hoping that someone might be able to provide a bit more information about it.

I also have a more recent one with locking tools. It resides in my Subaru.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 03, 2018, 03:25:12 AM
Nice Mr. Pinchy, docfossil! It is a very nice looking version 4 riveted needle nose multi-plier. One of the last ones Gerber produced before the multi-lock. :tu:
I have found that regular usage will reduce the likelihood of getting pinched. Thank you for posting!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: docfossil on January 03, 2018, 03:32:33 AM
Gerleatherberman,

Thanks for the reply and information.

The other thing which I noticed regarding my two Gerber multitools is that the tools on the 1990s version are somewhat primative and not very finished. The screwdrivers, for example, are somewhat rounded. On my more recent version, the tools are much more polished and professional looking.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 03, 2018, 03:52:17 AM
Indeed. Gerber went all out when they moved to the Multi-Lock (Mp600). Nicer drivers, locks, and best of all; they widened the handle spacing to keep people from getting pinched. :)
The earlier Multi-Plier drivers can be honed on a stone or sandpaper for a more defined profile though.  I have done that on mine and it helps the drivers (flat heads) immensely. Much more bite when turning a screw.  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Sjoqvist on January 14, 2018, 05:20:03 PM
Picked up my first Gerber with a sliding plier head a few days ago :multi: I’m usually a Leatherman type of guy, but it sure is fun to play around with :D It was in bad condition when I got it, but after some cleaning it works great! The spring tension for the folding tools is kind of bad, so there’s some wiggle in the lockup though :think:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 14, 2018, 05:36:12 PM
Picked up my first Gerber with a sliding plier head a few days ago :multi: I’m usually a Leatherman type of guy, but it sure is fun to play around with :D It was in bad condition when I got it, but after some cleaning it works great! The spring tension for the folding tools is kind of bad, so there’s some wiggle in the lockup though :think:
Congrats on the Gerber multi-plier! Looks to be in nice condition after you worked on it!
The spring retention is an issue on multi-pliers that were well-loved. You can unscrew the button head screw on the tool ends of the handles and remove the tools. Then you can gently(easy...tiny bit at a time ) bend the spring tab in 2-3 millimeters inwards.
Re-install the tools the same way you removed them and put the pivot bolt/screw back in. Oil up and see how you like it.  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Sjoqvist on January 14, 2018, 05:50:17 PM
Picked up my first Gerber with a sliding plier head a few days ago :multi: I’m usually a Leatherman type of guy, but it sure is fun to play around with :D It was in bad condition when I got it, but after some cleaning it works great! The spring tension for the folding tools is kind of bad, so there’s some wiggle in the lockup though :think:
Congrats on the Gerber multi-plier! Looks to be in nice condition after you worked on it!
The spring retention is an issue on multi-pliers that were well-loved. You can unscrew the button head screw on the tool ends of the handles and remove the tools. Then you can gently(easy...tiny bit at a time ) bend the spring tab in 2-3 millimeters inwards.
Re-install the tools the same way you removed them and put the pivot bolt/screw back in. Oil up and see how you like it.  :tu:

I see, thanks for the advice! Should I apply heat to the spring when I bend it, or do I mess up the heat treat that way? :think:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 14, 2018, 09:11:19 PM
Picked up my first Gerber with a sliding plier head a few days ago :multi: I’m usually a Leatherman type of guy, but it sure is fun to play around with :D It was in bad condition when I got it, but after some cleaning it works great! The spring tension for the folding tools is kind of bad, so there’s some wiggle in the lockup though :think:
Congrats on the Gerber multi-plier! Looks to be in nice condition after you worked on it!
The spring retention is an issue on multi-pliers that were well-loved. You can unscrew the button head screw on the tool ends of the handles and remove the tools. Then you can gently(easy...tiny bit at a time ) bend the spring tab in 2-3 millimeters inwards.
Re-install the tools the same way you removed them and put the pivot bolt/screw back in. Oil up and see how you like it.  :tu:

I see, thanks for the advice! Should I apply heat to the spring when I bend it, or do I mess up the heat treat that way? :think:
I've never had to heat one to get it to move. The spring tab seems to have a poor spring steel treatment from the factory. The only tools I have ever had to bend the tab on were early multi-pliers and two of my early bear jaws MTs. Just be careful and stop bending the tab if it starts to bend too much. :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Sjoqvist on January 15, 2018, 03:03:42 PM
It worked well! I also took the time to polish up all the individual implements on the contact surface and applied some oil. Now the tools open butter smooth too! Thanks for the help :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 15, 2018, 03:52:11 PM
It worked well! I also took the time to polish up all the individual implements on the contact surface and applied some oil. Now the tools open butter smooth too! Thanks for the help :cheers:
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You're welcome!  Congrats on getting your Multi-Plier in tip-top shape! They are awesome MTs (aside from the pinchy part) for sure. A lot of tool in a small package.
And being a version 3, the plier head uses a screw and bolt for the pivot. If the pliers ever develope play, they can be tightened very easily. Most MTs have to have the plier peened with a hammer and punch, but the versions 1, 2, & 3 are so much easier to tighten. :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Sjoqvist on January 15, 2018, 04:53:23 PM
It worked well! I also took the time to polish up all the individual implements on the contact surface and applied some oil. Now the tools open butter smooth too! Thanks for the help :cheers:
You're welcome!  Congrats on getting your Multi-Plier in tip-top shape! They are awesome MTs (aside from the pinchy part) for sure. A lot of tool in a small package.
And being a version 3, the plier head uses a screw and bolt for the pivot. If the pliers ever develope play, they can be tightened very easily. Most MTs have to have the plier peened with a hammer and punch, but the versions 1, 2, & 3 are so much easier to tighten. :tu:
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Really? You can tighten the pivot with a screw? I learn something every day from you! :D The pliers are just a tad wobbly. I think it’s time to dissasemble the slidy part too :tu: I just have to get myself a hex bit kit with inch instead of my metric ones. I noticed they don’t fit all that well :think:

I’ve been modifying and rebuilding Leathermans for years, but this Gerber stuff is all new to me :tu:

Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 15, 2018, 05:11:18 PM
A T10 torx driver fits quite snuggly into the hex screws on the plier system as well.  :) Once you remove the plier system,  one side looks flat and smooth and the other has a specialized nut with the pivot bolt showing.  The bolt has two slots on the edges. I use two thin flat head drivers to turn the bolt side a bit.
When taking out the pliers, be careful the spring loaded buttons don't fly away(happened my first time). The last thing I noticed is that the four screws on the sliding system are best put back in the holes you removed them from.
I uaually run the slider screws in to make sure it is the right screw for the hole, and then apply a tiny tiny amount of loctite before re-installing the pliers. If you tighten the slider screws too much, the pliers won't flik out right. Once all the four screws are in, adjust them all to your liking before the loctite sets up. And with that done, you have a practically brand new Gerber Multi-Plier.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Sjoqvist on January 15, 2018, 05:27:17 PM
I see! You don’t happen to know if these tools usually have problems with implements closing ”too far”? The only thing that’s not perfect now is the knife blade. The edge is touching the inside of the handles in closed position and dulling the blade. The blade itself does not look ”worn” near the pivot where the metal should ride against the inside of the handle to keep the edge from touching :think:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 15, 2018, 06:11:59 PM
Could you post a photo of the issue? I'm wondering if the blade is bent possibly or the washer between the handle inside and blade tang is gone. Is it the serrated or plain blade?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Sjoqvist on January 15, 2018, 07:23:36 PM
It is the plain blade. I don’t see any wear on the ”bump” on the blade, and I don’t see any wear inside the handle where the ”bump” is supposed to touch. The tool had no washers at all between the implements when I got it. But I’m sure this is not the first time someone took it apart :think:

The first picture shows where the edge hits the inside of the handle, and the second picture shows the ”bump” on the plain blade. It looks intact in person
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 15, 2018, 10:40:07 PM
I took two pictures of mine to show how far it is supposed to go before touching the handle.

I would bet your multi-plier came from the factory with that issue. The only thing I can think of to fix it would be to reshape the blade to a point the edge is not rubbing on the handle.
Although, based on gow often you'll carry/use, the blade would still be fairly useful without reshaping it.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Sjoqvist on January 15, 2018, 11:04:07 PM
I see :cheers: It’s not that big of a deal, I was just curious if all tools had the same issue :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 15, 2018, 11:11:19 PM
I wish every MT was as user serviceable as the Multi-Plier. :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 05, 2018, 06:11:14 AM
Oh yeah. Pinchy V.3 was out to play today. :multi:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 05, 2018, 01:21:50 PM
Oh yeah. Pinchy V.3 was out to play today. :multi:

stainless trio!   :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Sam Lim on March 11, 2018, 05:07:13 PM
Not quite sure which version I have here. But I just couldnt resist taking things apart. :facepalm: Initially wanted to remove the super wicked awl for something else but realised its a different size pivot hole.

But what I found out contrary to the above posts, the pivot screw at the tools are actually barrel pivots. Not sure if I got the correct term for it. Its one threaded post, with 2 screws on each side. Meaning I have to remove both screws before I can remove any of the implements. Its a bit of a challenge to remove the other end of the screw as theres nothing to hold on to properly.

Being the usual itchy hand here, I added 2 tiny washers to the screw at the sliding part, opening up the splay a little. One side of the lock is disabled. With one side, it locked up still fine. Just for a bit of fun and messing around. Not too keen to get the Coveted Blood Blister Badge...
(https://i.imgur.com/4arOXhu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1yHYZqT.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 11, 2018, 10:31:40 PM
Thanks, ThePeacent! :cheers:

Sam,
Version 2 right there. Probably my favorite of the pinchy types. Version 3 went to the more common screw through barrel with the captive nut on the other side.
The V1 and V2 had the threaded barrels with a screw on each side.  :tu:
The awl is also indicative of the V2. The V3 replaced the awl/reamer with a file. :tu:
Nice job on opening the splay. Probably the best thing I ever did on my original pinchy. :)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on March 12, 2018, 02:23:18 AM

Being the usual itchy hand here, I added 2 tiny washers to the screw at the sliding part, opening up the splay a little. One side of the lock is disabled. With one side, it locked up still fine. Just for a bit of fun and messing around. Not too keen to get the Coveted Blood Blister Badge...

You chicken ! ....  :pok:    :rofl:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Sam Lim on March 12, 2018, 02:58:45 AM

Being the usual itchy hand here, I added 2 tiny washers to the screw at the sliding part, opening up the splay a little. One side of the lock is disabled. With one side, it locked up still fine. Just for a bit of fun and messing around. Not too keen to get the Coveted Blood Blister Badge...

You chicken ! ....  :pok:    :rofl:

Yes I am! And I am proud of that!  :cheers:

Hey Greg, have u receive your stuff yet?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on March 12, 2018, 09:14:47 AM
Hey Greg, have u receive your stuff yet?

Yes thank you, and very happy with it too  :tu:   

I've sent you two emails so far, have you checked your junk folder ?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Sam Lim on March 12, 2018, 10:11:04 AM
Hey Greg, have u receive your stuff yet?

Yes thank you, and very happy with it too  :tu:   

I've sent you two emails so far, have you checked your junk folder ?

Hmm. I cant find those emails. But good to know that it have reach u safe and sound. Thanks again!  :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 21, 2018, 06:15:49 AM
I'm gonna pinch ya..five times.  :ahhh
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on April 21, 2018, 08:54:27 AM
I'm gonna pinch ya..five times.  :ahhh

Nice older Gerbers   :salute:   :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Sam Lim on April 21, 2018, 10:43:15 AM
I'm gonna pinch ya..five times.  :ahhh

The 2nd row, 3rd and 4th doesn't look so pinchy. Did you do something or are they stock? I bet your blood blister badges are piling up..  :rofl:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 21, 2018, 01:57:21 PM
I'm gonna pinch ya..five times.  :ahhh

Nice older Gerbers   :salute:   :tu:
Thank you, gregozedobe! :cheers:

I'm gonna pinch ya..five times.  :ahhh

The 2nd row, 3rd and 4th doesn't look so pinchy. Did you do something or are they stock? I bet your blood blister badges are piling up..  :rofl:
Good eye, Sam! The 3rd has little washers I installed between the handles and plier body. 1/16" extra gap, so the bite isn't so bloody. :ahhh
The 4th is a version 4 needle nose with rivets holding in the pliers. I guess by version 4 they designed the plier head to give the handles some splay. Which is nice. :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Sam Lim on April 21, 2018, 02:58:30 PM
I'm gonna pinch ya..five times.  :ahhh

Nice older Gerbers   :salute:   :tu:
Thank you, gregozedobe! :cheers:

I'm gonna pinch ya..five times.  :ahhh

The 2nd row, 3rd and 4th doesn't look so pinchy. Did you do something or are they stock? I bet your blood blister badges are piling up..  :rofl:
Good eye, Sam! The 3rd has little washers I installed between the handles and plier body. 1/16" extra gap, so the bite isn't so bloody. :ahhh
The 4th is a version 4 needle nose with rivets holding in the pliers. I guess by version 4 they designed the plier head to give the handles some splay. Which is nice. :cheers:

I have a version 2 ( I think).. I tried to install a washer inbetween where you mentioned but it's not exactly working. The spring and the buttons are rather short.. Not enough to lock up the pliers when extended.. I ended up only doing on one side only..
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 21, 2018, 03:06:13 PM
Quote from: Sam Lim

I have a version 2 ( I think).. I tried to install a washer inbetween where you mentioned but it's not exactly working. The spring and the buttons are rather short.. Not enough to lock up the pliers when extended.. I ended up only doing on one side only..
It takes quite a bit of fiddling to get it perfect. Mine has washers on the "top and bottom" screws on one side and a washer in the "bottom" of the other side.
I carried a v.3 pinchy for over a decade before I got into Multitools as a hobby. At some point, using one everyday, you learn how to use it without getting pinched. Unfortunately I got my badge when I started putting the pinchy back into my edc rotation(and had forgotten the muscle memory to avoid putting my palm close to the handle gap) and got bit. :rofl:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 07, 2018, 05:55:25 PM
Finally got a good deal on a V.4 BN. The other photos show it with the other Pinchy tools.
(http://imgur.com/n70Vfdw.jpg)

Left to right: V.1, V.2, V.3(small plier pivot), V.3(large plier pivot), V.4 BN, and V.4 NN. Please forgive the little piece of tissue in the V.3(small pivot) pliers. :facepalm:
(http://imgur.com/AMbpbIJ.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/pcQfNjZ.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/DcSSCEk.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/T4VeyYe.jpg)


Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 08, 2018, 02:57:09 AM
Apologies for the bad photos earlier. Hope these are a bit better. :)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4882/45499764154_a1baa88426_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cjEbGj)Gerber Multi-Plier 1 (https://flic.kr/p/2cjEbGj) by None (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexkerhead/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4863/46173002542_916fc2ff37_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dm9H1J)Gerber Multi-Plier 2 (https://flic.kr/p/2dm9H1J) by None (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexkerhead/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4849/45499763984_4c85001980_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cjEbDo)Gerber Multi-Plier 3 (https://flic.kr/p/2cjEbDo) by None (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexkerhead/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4910/46173002212_da0f1624c6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dm9GV3)Gerber Multi-Plier 4 (https://flic.kr/p/2dm9GV3) by None (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexkerhead/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Sam Lim on December 08, 2018, 05:39:31 PM
That's alot of Pinchies!!  :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 08, 2018, 07:08:34 PM
That's alot of Pinchies!!  :like:
They want your palm! >:D

I've got one more on the way. NIB V.3(small pivot). Since the current one is the only used one in the group.  :facepalm:
That does mean one thing. The current V.3 small pivot is getting a mod or two  :)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 16, 2018, 01:01:35 AM
Got more than I bargained for with this NIB Pinchy. I bought it thinking it would be good to have in the collection since my v.3 with small plier pivot is my user pinchy. Well, this V.3 is more of a mix between a V.2 and V.3. It has the death awl instead of the file, lathe cut button rivots in the handles, and a less "finished" version of the small pivot V.3 pliers. It also only has a single Patent No. V.2 has Pat. Pend. And my other V.3s have two Patent Nos.
Anyway, I know there are about 20 variations of the Pinchy, so here are the photos.



(http://imgur.com/jL5z2TN.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/J8BS0rY.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/7nnpPPZ.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/hABw8DI.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/gFo5GEl.jpg)

Top is V.3 small plier pivot with sharper defined pliers.
Middle is the one from the packaging - note the handle rivot and patent No.
Bottom is a V.3 large plier pivot.
(http://imgur.com/b5m5Vfm.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/IIpjfiZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on December 16, 2018, 02:49:36 AM
Nice writeup GLBM.  :tu:   Yep, Gerber definitely made lots of different variations of Mr Pinchies.

There was a Fiskars branded version which had some of the characteristics of the later Mr Pinchies but had the "death awl".  Your V2/3 might have been made around the same time. 

I wonder if some of these "transitional" versions were simply the result of the factory assemblers using up left-over parts from previous versions ?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 16, 2018, 03:02:12 AM
Thank you for the information, Greg! :cheers:

That definitely makes sense with the single Pat. No, death awl, and lathed rivets. It may be I have never noticed single patent handles, but that was really neat to see on it.
I appreciate you chiming in, because I am pretty late in the MT collecting world and it seems many collectors have gone dormant. :ahhh
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 21, 2018, 05:19:50 AM
Finally got a brand new small pivot V.3 to stand in for ny user Pinchy in the collection. :woohoo:

(http://i.imgur.com/QDNtn5N.jpg)
*user Pinchy top left.
(http://i.imgur.com/xARdjyi.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 21, 2018, 05:29:34 AM
Different pliers versions. :)

(http://i.imgur.com/gqt4QOY.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 04, 2019, 02:58:21 AM
More Pinchy tools! :woohoo:

Mint FPR V.1 and Mint V.1 BO.
(http://imgur.com/y02voNn.jpg)

(http://imgur.com/GHDoDJQ.jpg)

(http://imgur.com/I3IEyoQ.jpg)

(http://imgur.com/uUsfVfi.jpg)

(http://imgur.com/eY6rCvL.jpg)


I don't think the box for the SS is the right one and am not sure if the sheaths are correct(especially the FPR, which should have had a leather sheath according to the instruction pamplet).  :think:

But, I knew all of that when I blew the money. I'm not as into boxes and packaging as some collectors, so I am pretty happy. :woohoo:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 04, 2019, 04:54:37 AM
V.1 FPR, V.1(later with fixed nail knick), V.1 BO(early with reverse nail knick - out of order for photo symmetry), V.2, V.2/V.3 transitional, V.3 w/small plier pivot, V.3 w/large plier pivot, V.4 BN, V.4 NN, and early CK&T version.

I know...'stop with the Multi-Pliers, GLBM'....but....I can't help myself. :ahhh :D

(http://imgur.com/3lgGWnB.jpg)

(http://imgur.com/CDUlefR.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 15, 2019, 09:00:28 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/8g9sx3x.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/O6w9Pld.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 01, 2019, 03:50:31 AM
Added a few more Multi-Pliers to the collection, so a few more photos.  :woohoo:

Group shot.
(https://i.imgur.com/cOmGxix.jpg)
_________________________________
Left to right:
MP V1.0 First Production Run - Polished SS, MP V1.0 Black Oxide, MP V1.1(fixed nail nicks) - Polished SS, MP V2 Black Oxide, MP V2 Satin SS, and MP V2/V3 transitional(Factory Mix of both versions) - Satin SS.
(https://i.imgur.com/0To5R9i.jpg)
Left to right:
MP V3(small pliers pivot) - Satin SS, MP V3(small pliers pivot) - Black Oxide, MP V3(large pliers pivot) - Satin SS, MP V4 Blunt Nose - Satin SS, MP V4 Needle Nose - Satin SS, and CK&T Clone by Fiskars - Polished SS.
(https://i.imgur.com/7OIPBPA.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 19, 2019, 09:26:24 AM
Updated Pinchy crew.

(https://i.imgur.com/kGsG4gj.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/TWiahaN.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vT2DVnU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cUP4yHL.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cUP4yHL.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wMHCaaL.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/T9suhp4.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 01, 2019, 05:47:47 AM
Finally added a Fiskars marked example. Tool was absolutely filthy to begin with. Two hours of break down and cleaning made this example look brand new.  :woohoo:
The Fiskars marked sheath is going in for a few wash cycles to clean it up. Hopefully it will look good when it is done as well.

(https://i.imgur.com/P3bqUOY.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/SDI3YUQ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ymye62L.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zbnj8d1.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/RlMVbW1.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 01, 2019, 06:51:19 AM
Sheath came out of the wash looking pretty nice.  :woohoo:

(http://i.imgur.com/gBSAFAq.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 05, 2019, 06:34:40 AM
More updated Pinchy pics!
I did remove the dirt from the stamping on the Fiskars as well, as I noticed how much dirt was in the stamping after I posted the photos. :ahhh
Far right is my user V.3(large pliers pivot).
Top row:
V.1.0 FPR, V.1.0 BO, V.1.1(fixed nail nicks), V.2 BO, V.2 SS, V.3 BO(small pliers pivot), and V.2.2 SS(hybrid V2/V3 pliers w/ death awl).
Bottom row:
V3 SS(small pliers pivot), V3 SS(large pliers pivot), V.4 SSBN, V.4 SSNN, Fiskars branded MP, CK&T Early tool, and CK&T Later tool.

(https://i.imgur.com/Tydmc7E.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/VUv07YX.jpg)

I corrected the order for this last photo. V2.2 is before V3 BO.
(https://i.imgur.com/8t5OYUX.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on March 05, 2019, 07:39:52 AM
More updated Pinchy pics!

Excellent assortment of Mr Pinchies, GLBM   :tu:   :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 05, 2019, 08:25:24 AM
Excellent assortment of Mr Pinchies, GLBM   :tu:   :hatsoff:
Thank you much, Greg! :cheers:

The only Pinchy I can think of that would kind of round the set off is a BO V.4.

Are there any important oddball versions I'm missing that you know of, Greg?
Just as something to keep an eye out for later down the road. :)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on March 05, 2019, 03:26:00 PM
Thank you much, Greg! :cheers:

The only Pinchy I can think of that would kind of round the set off is a BO V.4.

Are there any important oddball versions I'm missing that you know of, Greg?
Just as something to keep an eye out for later down the road. :)

Here is an updated version of a list I wrote a while back (the major change is the addition of v1.1.5 ), hope that helps:

I copied much of the following info from a earlier post on MTo (possibly by Bob ? ), with revisions and additions from looking at various Mr Pinchies (and some assumptions on my part).  Naturally any errors/omissions are my fault.  If anyone has any corrections and/or extra info please speak up (eg which versions were made with a BO finish).  Sorry, I can't do photos.  I hope this helps out all those interested in the development of gerber's (in)famous "Mr Pinchy".

EARLY GERBER MULTI-PLIERS ("Mr Pinchy")          

Gerber kept making small changes to their Multi-Plier throughout the 1990's, so we tend to see a lot of subtle variations. Some were stamped and sold with the Fiskars logo, and at least some of these had slightly different tool loads (Fiskars owned Gerber at that time).  At some stage Gerber started making a BO finish available, as well as the much more common bead blasted SS finish.   Here's a summary of the main steps along the way:

Version 1) The very first models had a high-polish finish, instead of the bead blast we've seen on Gerber tools since. It also had button-head screws in all four blade pivot points, and button head screws on the plier slides. Also note the pivot bushing between the plier jaws. A crude pair of scissors was included, and a VERY thick Lanyard clip.  The very first run of Multi-Pliers were etched with “FIRST PRODUCTION RUN” (a.k.a. “FPR” ) on one handle.

V1.0  FPR
V1.1  One handle cut-out, mis-matched nail nicks (don’t line up with cut-outs)
V1.1.5  One handle cut-out, matched nail nick on PE blade, mismatched nail nick on SE blade
V1.2  One handle cut-out, matched nail nicks
V1.2  Two handle cut-outs, matched nail nicks

All ?     “PATENT PENDING”


Version 2) The second version went to the now-familiar bead blast finish. The scissors were replaced by a big triangular shaped awl. This version still has button head pivots, button head sliders, and the pivot bushing between the plier jaws. The pliers had slightly beefier jaws with a squarer shape, while the lanyard clip was slimmed to a more “normal” thickness.  There seems to have been some variations in the font of the labels on the handles.

V2.0  “PATENT PENDING”
V2.1  “U.S. PATENT NO 5142721”


Version 3) This version wasn't much of a change really. They simply did away with the pivot bushing. Later production V3s had the round nut on the handles.

All ?  “U.S. PATENT NO 5142721”


Version 4) Changes: On one side of each handle, the button head screw was replaced with a round nut, while a file replaced the large awl.

V4.0   “U.S. PATENT NO
         5142721/5142844”        NB The 5142844 # was possibly an error, as later versions all used 5212844.

V4.1      “    U.S.    5142721
            PATENT    5212844
         PAT PEND”


Version 5) This introduced a new, even beefier shape to the blunt nose plier jaws, and needle nose jaws were offered for the first time as well.  Gone were the button head slider screws, replaced by two different sizes of round-headed rivets.

All ?     “U.S.      5142721
         PATENT    5212844
       PAT PEND”


At this point Gerber stopped with the minor evolutions of the Multi-Plier (Mr Pinchy) and came out with a major overhaul. Called the Multi-Lock when it first hit the market, the new tool had all-locking blades, plastic sliding lock releases, unique blade-pivot screws, the now familiar little circlip spring steel slider clips, etc.

After a while this tool became the 600-series Multi-Plier (MP600), with all its many tool component and plier type configurations. The very first ones were also stamped "First Production Run" (FPR).
All ?     “U.S.      5142721
        PATENT    5212844
       PAT PEND”           NB This is stamped inside the handle, not externally as before (and in a very small font).


This information was last updated by gregozedobe on 6 March 2019

Note there are are quite a few odd-ball Mr Pinchies floating around, some are definitely prototypes, others seem to be transitional variants with components/handles from two different versions (or they could be repair jobs by Gerber or private individuals).  Substituting the awl for the file seemed to happen a bit on some later versions (and on all the Fiskars labelled ones I've seen) .  BO variants are way less common then their SS counterparts.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 05, 2019, 04:36:51 PM
Wow! Great list and information. Thank you, Greg! :salute:


Looks like I need to reclassify some of the ones I listed, based on the information. Will do that at some point today. :cheers:

I felt lucky getting a V1 BO and V2 BO, as they seem to be extremely rare.  :ahhh

The biggest difference I've noted with what I've been calling V3s, is that there are two very different pliers designs. One with a classic smaller plier pivot and clean casting and ones with a larger pivot and casting flaw in the mounting areas.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 05, 2019, 05:15:12 PM
Top row:
V1.0 FPR, V1.1 BO, V1.2 SS, V2.0 SS, V2.0 BO, V4.1 BO(older pliers head), & V3 SS.
Bottom row:
V4.1 SS(older pliers head), V5 BN SS, V5 NN SS, Fiskars(with awl and file - awl instead of can opener - factory), CK&T old, & CK&T new.

I'll take an updated photo at some point as well to put the V3 before the 4.1 BO.

(https://i.imgur.com/Tydmc7E.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 05, 2019, 05:26:12 PM
Here are two photos showing(what you've designated V4.1) the two different pliers heads on the 4.1. All of this(with 5142721/5212844/PAT.PEND on handles) have either og these two pliers heads from what I have seen. And the later, larger pivot, usually has casting flaws in the mounts. Doesn't hurt the function, but is cosmetically ugly.


The two different heads, and both have the small nut/bolt fasteners in the pivot centers.
(https://i.imgur.com/g3Dr2rZ.jpg)

The inside, where the casting flaws are obvious.
(https://i.imgur.com/pnNDSP6.jpg)

Some early MP pliers heads also had casting flaws aound the mounts, but not as gnarly as the flaws on the lg. pliers pivot on the 4.1.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 05, 2019, 06:13:46 PM
Doesn't hurt the function, but is cosmetically ugly.


(https://i.imgur.com/VUDyyQz.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 05, 2019, 06:35:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VUDyyQz.jpg?1)
Basically. Yeah.  :rofl:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 05, 2019, 06:43:13 PM
Corrected order and version designations.


V1.0 FPR, V1.1 BO, V1.2 SS, V2.0 SS, V2.0 BO, V3 SS, & V4.1 BO(older pliers head).
Bottom row:
V4.1 SS(older pliers head), V5 BN SS, V5 NN SS, Fiskars(with awl and file - awl instead of can opener - factory), CK&T old, & CK&T new.


Full view.
(https://i.imgur.com/Mn1ZXUB.jpg)

Top row close.
(https://i.imgur.com/8KrXGEs.jpg)

Bottom row close.
(https://i.imgur.com/0hd1VZI.jpg)]

Top row open.
(https://i.imgur.com/Uy3H8CX.jpg)

Bottom row open.
(https://i.imgur.com/u7bZHlg.jpg)

Top row side-by-side.
(https://i.imgur.com/Zczk5JA.jpg)

Bottom row side-by-side.
(https://i.imgur.com/N6P2Ysg.jpg)

Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on May 24, 2019, 05:32:48 PM
New member. Only got the one though >:D
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on May 24, 2019, 06:10:54 PM
New member. Only got the one though >:D
Very nice, D_T! :like:

A must-have for any MT enthusiast and a real piece of MT-history. :woohoo:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on May 25, 2019, 10:42:05 AM
Thanks :hatsoff:

First impressions:
It feels solid and hefty, yet compact; very beefy sheet metal used for the handles. Built for life. Better feeling in that respect than the CD I idly handled at Paragon when I bought the Wave+ last year. Quick-draw stubby nose pliers (refreshing after all these needle nosed ones on all the tools nowadays). Nice file too (much better than what SOG offer currently). Inner implement extraction is a multi-step procedure though.

There is a little bit of rattle in the slider mechanism - I wonder if I can tighten the slider screws just a tiny bit without impeding the sliding movement. I assume these are loctited?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on May 25, 2019, 01:25:40 PM
No need to worry about the rattle. That is inherent to all sliding pliers Gerbers. That is why I am always yapping about the Multi-Pliers being the most reliable MTs made. Loose tolerances makes for tools that hold up longer than tight tolerance tools.  :)

You can try tightening the screws  possibly, but the loctit is so old it break free easily without heat. Tightening will make the tool less confidence

And for grip/splat,  the Multi--Pliers is a bear. . :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on June 11, 2019, 10:08:00 AM
Pinchy fun-night. :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/jtRanjn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/H2BdCkB.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Yhx6H72.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QYQ7NB9.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/aUs3Rx3.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/tnhMLJo.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on June 11, 2019, 05:55:47 PM
 :like:

An impressive array GLBM :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on June 11, 2019, 10:12:39 PM
:like:

An impressive array GLBM :tu:
Many thanks, D_T!  :cheers:

Just two more Pinchy versions to locate and I will consider the OG Multi-Plier group complete. A BO NN V.5 and a BO BN V.5.   :ahhh
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Go Army, Beat Navy on June 12, 2019, 11:52:13 PM
Hello - I am new to this forum (actually, any forum) so ask for leniency as I probably commit forum-etiquette faux pas.  I inherited this Gerber multitool and while I fancy my internet search skills I can't for the life of me figure out what model this is -- or what the purpose (tool) the hook is.  I mean, I get the basic idea of a hook, but I've never seen a hook like this on a multitool ...
I asked Gerber (twice) but never got a reply.  I hope I attached the picture properly.  Any assistance anyone has is greatly appreciate.
Thank you
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on June 12, 2019, 11:58:20 PM
Early Trailrider perhaps? Looks like a hoof pick. Either it is a really rare Trailrider-type run, a prototype equestrian MT, or someone made it(to act like the later Trailrider).
Welcome to MT.o, Go Army!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Go Army, Beat Navy on June 13, 2019, 12:09:27 AM
Early Trailrider perhaps? Looks like a hoof pick. Either it is a really rare Trailrider-type run, a prototype equestrian MT, or someone made it(to act like the later Trailrider).
Welcome to MT.o, Go Army!

Thank you - took me a few seconds to even figure out how to reply.  I thought about the trail rider but that looks like a more pronounced "L" than this hook.  Based on your experience does this seem a factory-type tool or more, as you say, a sort of made-up tool?  do you think this is an original? I'm not concerned about value, just trying to figure out what this is .. the other Gerber I have was a gift from the Army for a trip to Iraq and that one is easy to find out about -- so really just sort of fascinated by this (hoping it's not counterfeit, as I'd hate to unwittingly support that indirectly).  Thanks
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: zoidberg on June 13, 2019, 12:25:12 AM
Welcome to the boards mate.   :cheers:

Have a look around the pivot area and see how well the machining matches up with the other tools.
It's definitely a cool piece.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Go Army, Beat Navy on June 13, 2019, 12:45:02 AM
Welcome to the boards mate.   :cheers:

Have a look around the pivot area and see how well the machining matches up with the other tools.
It's definitely a cool piece.
I own another multiplier (don't have picture) but this one (the one in question) seems nearly identical in quality, etc. - I feel confident it's not a counterfeit based on the other two I own (but I guess that's the point of a counterfeit ... to look real).  Sort of really sounding ignorant, but is the value of a hook tool?  Truth told I won't use it, it will be put in a  drawer as it seems to have some "value" (even if from a novelty standpoint...) and it would be a shame to ruin it....thanks
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on June 13, 2019, 02:21:27 AM
 :iagree: with zoidberg. That's a good idea. Maybe a photo of the pivot but-end would shed some more light?

Thank you - took me a few seconds to even figure out how to reply.  I thought about the trail rider but that looks like a more pronounced "L" than this hook.  Based on your experience does this seem a factory-type tool or more, as you say, a sort of made-up tool?  do you think this is an original? I'm not concerned about value, just trying to figure out what this is .. the other Gerber I have was a gift from the Army for a trip to Iraq and that one is easy to find out about -- so really just sort of fascinated by this (hoping it's not counterfeit, as I'd hate to unwittingly support that indirectly).  Thanks
You're quite welcome. :cheers:

It is a curiousity for sure. The prototypes don't seem to fetch a premium these days. The old, "is it collectible when only one person can get it?" idea.
But as an oddity, factory or homemade, it is really cool. :)

Gerber doesn't tend to have production tools with tools shaped like that. Like you mentioned, the Trailrider is abruptly styled/shaped and the Trailrider pick seems more at home in a Multi-Plier than the tool pictured. Doesn't mean it isn't a factory prototype though. It very well could be. :)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on June 13, 2019, 01:45:03 PM
:iagree: with zoidberg. That's a good idea. Maybe a photo of the pivot but-end would shed some more light?
You're quite welcome. :cheers:

It is a curiousity for sure. The prototypes don't seem to fetch a premium these days. The old, "is it collectible when only one person can get it?" idea.
But as an oddity, factory or homemade, it is really cool. :)

Gerber doesn't tend to have production tools with tools shaped like that. Like you mentioned, the Trailrider is abruptly styled/shaped and the Trailrider pick seems more at home in a Multi-Plier than the tool pictured. Doesn't mean it isn't a factory prototype though. It very well could be. :)

Firstly, welcome to MTo.  You've come to the right place to discuss old Gerber MTs  :tu:

Definitely an interesting odd ball.  I'm sure it is a genuine Gerber Multi-Plier (a.k.a. "Mr Pinchy"), but that hook is new to me.

I have never seen a tool like that in a Mr Pinchy (and I have seen a number of different Gerber prototypes, I even own some of them).  As said, it doesn't look even remotely like the hoof-pick that Gerber put in their MP600 TrailRider.

Does it look like a finished, ready-for-production tool, or is it a bit rough around the edges ?  If it looks like a well finished component then I would guess it is either a Gerber prototype, or someone had decided to make their own custom-made component.  Most Gerber prototypes I've seen are quite well finished an all components.

Can you tell us a bit more about where it came from before you got it, that may shed a bit more light on its origins ?

I have a prototype Mr Pinchy with a Golfer divot tool that I'm sure was made by Gerber, but it never made it to production.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Go Army, Beat Navy on June 13, 2019, 05:42:44 PM
Hello again

I added two more pictures - the tool (hook) looks very well made, matches the tool color, etc. precisely and closes perfectly as if it's clearly designed for it.  It someone made this after-the-fact (and presumably replaced it with another tool), they did a wonderful job.  I'm partial to the "prototype" possibility just because it makes it seem unique and cool.

As to where it's from - well....I put "inherited" in the post to make it simple...but I will tell you where I got it and I'll assume I will make some folks upset.  I am blessed to work about 3 miles from a state surplus store that gets possession of all knives confiscated by TSA.  Now, I have mixed feelings here - because I know I am buying what others lost (I have been a victim of TSA myself - or, actually, of my negligence) -- I do not sell them on Ebay or anywhere - it started as a fun (and inexpensive) way to get my young daughters interested in knives then the next thing you know I have quite a cache of knifes, multitools, etc.  In one case an unusual name was engraved so I tried to find the person, to no avail.  Under our system the knives are sealed at the store, so you don't know the condition or sometimes brand, location of origin, etc.  So, it's a toss up...some junk, some decent. In this case, I picked up the Gerber in question in a sealed package...got it home, was pleased to see the knife was sharp, all tools in great shape -- was happy.  But this cursed hook got the best of me and I spent hours online, Ebay, other forums, etc., trying to figure out what I had.  I decided to post here as everyone seems quite knowledgeable.

I'm not trying to sell this - not trying to make up a great story of how it was handed down by my grandfather the lumberjack on his dying bed as it told me about Oregon in the 50s (none of which is true...) .... I just found myself obsessing about what this tool is and pretty much my wife telling me to shut-up about it.   

Thanks

(SIDE NOTE - I am impressed by the collection many have here.  I have about 5 Leatherman and what I think is an obsessive amount of Victorinox/Wenger's, but wow - some of you take this to a whole new level!   Neat to see!)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on June 13, 2019, 06:13:11 PM
Thanks for the info and photos, Go Army! :cheers:

A very neat and unique Gerber tool for sure. If you're going to have an OG Multi-Plier, might as well be a unique one. :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Go Army, Beat Navy on June 13, 2019, 06:28:13 PM
Thank you again for all the replies - very helpful. 
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on June 13, 2019, 07:23:17 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: fred2892 on July 09, 2019, 11:09:49 AM
While up in the attic searching for a long lost Victorinox champion I dug around in one of my old kitbags and found this.  I bought this at the BX at Eielson AFB, Alaska in June 97. It saw regular use and abuse until I retired in 2010 and looks to have held up nicely with minimum maintenance on my part. In that time it performed well in many parts of the world including Arctic and Desert conditions.
Nice to see it again, brings back many memories.
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Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on July 09, 2019, 04:05:59 PM
Very cool history on that Multi-Plier, Fred! Thank you for sharing! :cheers:

IMO, the Multi-Plier is one of the least "needy" pliers-based tools, in terms of maintenance, ever made. I carried one for over 10 years as well as a primary tool, and almost 15 years now as a backup tool. The simple design still has me keeping it in my back pocket for when I need some pliers that the teeth won't ding up on.  :)

Quick question though, if I may. Is there a driver bent in the tool end of the MP?
The reason I ask is, because the pliers should be able to retract completely on any of the blunt pliers tip versions. :ahhh
Title: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: fred2892 on July 09, 2019, 05:49:52 PM
No, none of the tools are damaged in any way. The plier head had just slipped forward a little. Trust me, it still pinches
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190709/1ba48740a475b2067346b299d6ccd19e.jpg)


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Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on July 09, 2019, 07:39:10 PM
Nice!

Pinching.  :ahhh That is does well too. :iagree:

Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: jaya_man on July 24, 2019, 01:44:30 PM
Don’t know if I’ve posted here... here’s the only Mr. Pinchy I have...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190724/15b846d19ea31711bd0873b68a8b9209.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on July 24, 2019, 01:49:00 PM
Don’t know if I’ve posted here... here’s the only Mr. Pinchy I have...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190724/15b846d19ea31711bd0873b68a8b9209.jpg)
Version 2. Very nice! :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: jaya_man on July 24, 2019, 02:20:11 PM
Thanks GLBM... Haven’t yet gone through the pinchy evolution... didn’t know this was a version 2 :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on July 24, 2019, 02:27:28 PM
Thanks GLBM... Haven’t yet gone through the pinchy evolution... didn’t know this was a version 2 :cheers:
:cheers:

The large pliers pivot bushing bolt was only on the first(which are identifiable by the silly scissors and polished finish) and second(which are identifiable by the pliers bushing, satin finish and awl instead of scissors) versions. :)
The later versions, up until 5(which had rivets instead of screws mounting the pliers and had a pressed pivot pliers pivot) had a smaller bolt pivot in the pliers and has a file instead of the awl. :ahhh
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on August 03, 2019, 09:34:56 AM
Hello everyone.This is my first post in this forum.
I will respect your active discussions and wonderful collection.
I am not good at English. So when I write something strange or rude, I don’t mean that. Please don’t get angry just laugh out.

I also love Mr. Pinchy very much. I have been collecting these charming tools in Japan.
Now, I will show you summary of my collection.

NOTICE
@ This table only depends on my own Mr. Pinchies. It doesn’t take into account any forum members collection. Of course it doesn’t include all of products in the world.
@ I lined up the materials according to my arbitrary judgment. I’m not sure it is correct order.
@ I chose these tool part name selfishly. Please tell me the proper name.
@ Any errors and omissions are my fault.

In making this table, I received many suggestions from this forum.
Thank you very much.
I hope this helps you and this forum.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on August 03, 2019, 09:36:20 AM
3 more jpegs
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on August 03, 2019, 03:04:58 PM
Hello everyone.This is my first post in this forum.
I will respect your active discussions and wonderful collection.
I am not good at English. So when I write something strange or rude, I don’t mean that. Please don’t get angry just laugh out.

I also love Mr. Pinchy very much. I have been collecting these charming tools in Japan.
Now, I will show you summary of my collection.

NOTICE
@ This table only depends on my own Mr. Pinchies. It doesn’t take into account any forum members collection. Of course it doesn’t include all of products in the world.
@ I lined up the materials according to my arbitrary judgment. I’m not sure it is correct order.
@ I chose these tool part name selfishly. Please tell me the proper name.
@ Any errors and omissions are my fault.

In making this table, I received many suggestions from this forum.
Thank you very much.
I hope this helps you and this forum.

Wooooaaaa! :o
Fantastic work in Pincheology, hiraboo! :salute:

Thank you so much for putting that all together, and sharing your knowledge, and collection! You're English reads well!  :)

Welcome to MT.o, hiraboo! :cheers:

Mr. Pinchy is an all-time favorite of mine. I am looking forward to looking at my Pinchy assortment this evening and noting the evolution of Mr. Pinchy with your charts and info!

Thank you again, and great first post! :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on August 04, 2019, 04:01:44 AM
Wooooaaaa! :o
Fantastic work in Pincheology, hiraboo! :salute:

Thank you so much for putting that all together, and sharing your knowledge, and collection! You're English reads well!  :)

Welcome to MT.o, hiraboo! :cheers:

Mr. Pinchy is an all-time favorite of mine. I am looking forward to looking at my Pinchy assortment this evening and noting the evolution of Mr. Pinchy with your charts and info!

Thank you again, and great first post! :like:

What he said ^   :tu:  :tu:  :tu:  :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on August 04, 2019, 03:28:32 PM
Thank you for your friendly and kindly response ;)
I'm very happy these data may help you.

If you tell me more information about your lovely Pinchies, I will be grad to add that in this charts and remake :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on August 04, 2019, 04:17:26 PM
If you're interested, here's a break-down of Mr Pinchies I did back in 2014:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,48158.msg928733.html#msg928733
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on August 05, 2019, 04:21:33 PM
If you're interested, here's a break-down of Mr Pinchies I did back in 2014:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,48158.msg928733.html#msg928733

Oh, yes I read that. I found your post on Google. I have read that many times using English/Japanese dictionary.
I was tremendously influenced by that, and made up my mind to break-out Mr.Pincy.
So almost every idea and method I have adopted is in your(or Bob's) post.I just applied archievements of this forum!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on August 05, 2019, 07:24:54 PM
Not sure if these will help any, but here are the Pinchy tools I have currently.

V1.0 -FPR, V1.1 -BO, V1.2, V.2.0 -BO, and V.2.0.
(https://i.imgur.com/Ya1lBOv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/clUScCN.jpg)

V.3/V.4 Factory Hybrid(still retains awl and has V3 pliers with V4.0 pat. stamp), Fiskars Branded version(with awl and file), V4.1, V4.1 -BO, and V4.1(with large pliers pivot).
(https://i.imgur.com/goUX8aB.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/aVMwRns.jpg)

V5 BN and V5 NN.
(https://i.imgur.com/IfPHfUB.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ALNUDUI.jpg)


I am still not sure why the V.3 is just a variant of the V.2. Why does a pliers pivot change garner a complete version designation?  :think:

IMO, the designations should stop at 4. V.1.X being the ones with the old style "Gerber" on the tool side of the handles, V2.X being the ones with the old style "Gerber" on the pliers side of the handles, V.3.X being the ones with the standard style "Gerber" on the tool side of the handles and updated nut/bolt tool-end contruction, and finally the V.4 being the ones with riveted pliers mounts.
Just a suggestion, as the current'y utilized designations are overly complex and needs revision in my opinion.



EDIT:

Proposal of Version designations be simplified to these, with variations applied to ".X". This is not my original designation idea, but was a system I remember from another thread.
(https://i.imgur.com/1VVx7hO.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on August 07, 2019, 06:57:31 AM
Beautiful great collection gerleatherman! And you are very good at taking photos!!

I think I can put your tools in photos like that.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on August 07, 2019, 07:13:23 AM
Beautiful great collection gerleatherman! And you are very good at taking photos!!

I think I can put your tools in photos like that.

親切な言葉をありがとう、そしてそれらをチャート内に配置してくれてありがとう、hiraboo! :cheers:

Quote from: GLBM English
Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for placing them within the chart, hiraboo!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on August 23, 2019, 06:53:52 AM
Amazing :o
I didn't know that Japanese characters could be displayed.
Translation into Japanese is perfect :tu: Thank you, gerleatherberman!
( May I call you GLBM like others do? )

I agree with GLBM’s opinion about Version designnations.
I’ll provide reference materials about plier jaws.
These are  some pictures when I cleaned up my Pinchys.

Now I’m revisioning my chart with new data  :think:
Please wait a little longer.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on August 23, 2019, 08:48:40 PM
Amazing :o
I didn't know that Japanese characters could be displayed.
Translation into Japanese is perfect :tu: Thank you, gerleatherberman!
( May I call you GLBM like others do? )

I agree with GLBM’s opinion about Version designnations.
I’ll provide reference materials about plier jaws.
These are  some pictures when I cleaned up my Pinchys.

Now I’m revisioning my chart with new data  :think:
Please wait a little longer.
Most definitely, sir! :cheers:

Do you have a preference to be addressed as, or is hiraboo fine? :)

Looking forward to seeing more of your work!  :popcorn:

The Pinchy identification system you've created is excellent so far! :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on August 26, 2019, 06:44:55 AM
Most definitely, sir! :cheers:

Do you have a preference to be addressed as, or is hiraboo fine? :)

Looking forward to seeing more of your work!  :popcorn:

The Pinchy identification system you've created is excellent so far! :like:

Thank you for looking forward to it, GLBM :cheers:
Please call me as you like. (except “Sweetheart” :D)

Well, A revised version chart is available.

CHANGES
Positioned new items ( red sample No. ) include collection of GLBM. Thank you very much.
Fixed some component names according to the manual.
   e.g.  plier head → pliers, awl → utility blade

I know you feel something uncomfortable around the V2 section :dunno:
Please consider this work incomplete.
I want to research more data and revise this chart over time :think:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on August 26, 2019, 08:54:17 AM
ありがとう、ヒラブー!  :cheers:

チャートはよく見えます。ガーバーがマルチプライヤーで何回反復したかは驚くべきことです。  :o

彼らは間違いなく、新しいモデルで既存の部品を無駄にしないようにしました。  :)


Fiskarsブランドの例をチャートに組み込むことを検討しましたか?
それは間違いなくプロジェクトを複雑にしますが、Fiskarsブランドでマルチプライヤーを製造するという決定は常に私を魅了しました。


Quote from: English
Thank you, Hilaboo! :cheers:

The chart looks good. It's amazing how many times Gerber repeated it with a multiplier. :o

They definitely tried not to waste existing parts with the new models. :)


Have you considered incorporating Fiskars brand examples into your charts?
It definitely complicates the project, but the decision to manufacture multipliers under the Fiskars brand has always fascinated me.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on August 27, 2019, 06:49:40 AM
Thank you, GLBM!
Yes, my name is ヒラブー :angel:

>They definitely tried not to waste existing parts with the new models. 

I think these words accurately represent the facts. And I see you respect GERBER and its employees. They will be proud to have such a great fan  :woohoo:

I will do my best to realize your proposal about FISKARS brand example.
I’m sorry I don’t have FISKARS brand one. So please give me detailed information.

I saw your previous post↓

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg1887382.html#msg1887382

The tip angle of utility blade (awl) looks sharper than the others.
Is there anything difference ???
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 01, 2019, 11:52:01 AM
Thank you, GLBM!
Yes, my name is ヒラブー :angel:

>They definitely tried not to waste existing parts with the new models. 

I think these words accurately represent the facts. And I see you respect GERBER and its employees. They will be proud to have such a great fan  :woohoo:

I will do my best to realize your proposal about FISKARS brand example.
I’m sorry I don’t have FISKARS brand one. So please give me detailed information.

I saw your previous post↓

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg1887382.html#msg1887382

The tip angle of utility blade (awl) looks sharper than the others.
Is there anything difference ???

すみません、ひらぼう

このスレッドからのメール通知を見逃していました。 Fiskarsをすぐに入手し、バージョン2のマルチプライヤーの1つと共に詳細な写真を撮ります。

親切な言葉もありがとう!

Quote from: english
Sorry, hiraboo

I had missed the email notice from this thread. I will get the Fiskars out soon and take some more detailed photos alongside one of the version 2 multi pliers.

Thank you for the kind words as well!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on September 02, 2019, 06:33:19 AM
Sorry, hiraboo

I had missed the email notice from this thread. I will get the Fiskars out soon and take some more detailed photos alongside one of the version 2 multi pliers.

Thank you for the kind words as well!

No problem, GLBM  :tu:
Please when you have time :)

By the way,

I purchased the FIRST PRODUCTION RUN model with box, cloth sheath and instructions on ebay.
As I wrote above, to revise my charts, I read FPR instructions for the first time.
( We usually don’t read the instructions very often, do we? :D )

Maybe someone pointed out this before, but I want to mention it again.

FPR have a scissors. But in the instructions, there is how to pull out UTILITY BLADE/ALTERNATE COMPONENT. :o
Moving on to the next chapter, there is the word “scissors/file”.
I had thought that they changed alternate component depending on demand, user request, or cost. Now I came up with the idea that they were thinking about producing three different models from beginning.
As if there are various models in MP600.

Wait, in case of Mr. Pinchy, all models have a common serial number.
Regardless of the ALTERNATE COMPONENT, I think all silver models have #55800 and all black models have #55860. ???

Hmm, I found a little mystery. :ahhh
But it’s fun to imagine all about Mr. Pinchy and the people who made it. ;)

FIGURE
   Above - instructions of FPR
   Below - instructions of MP600
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on September 02, 2019, 02:27:57 PM
Wait, in case of Mr. Pinchy, all models have a common serial number.
Regardless of the ALTERNATE COMPONENT, I think all silver models have #55800 and all black models have #55860. ???

Hmm, I found a little mystery. :ahhh
But it’s fun to imagine all about Mr. Pinchy and the people who made it. ;)

I have a couple of older Mr Pinchies still NIB

Gerber printed it as "ITEM NO. 55800" (stainless) and "ITEM NO. 55860" (black) on my boxes

I think it is better regarded as a part number or item number rather than an individual serial number.  A part number is shared with all the other tools that are the same model, whereas a serial number is usually unique to each individual example of the tool (and incremented by 1 as each tool is made).  Perhaps it is a language/nomenclature confusion ?

Thanks for the images of the instructions, it is quite useful in showing the difference between the MP600 variants that it covered.  It would be nice to see the same for the Fisherman and Cable Cutter variants.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on September 03, 2019, 06:17:49 AM
I have a couple of older Mr Pinchies still NIB

Gerber printed it as "ITEM NO. 55800" (stainless) and "ITEM NO. 55860" (black) on my boxes

I think it is better regarded as a part number or item number rather than an individual serial number.  A part number is shared with all the other tools that are the same model, whereas a serial number is usually unique to each individual example of the tool (and incremented by 1 as each tool is made).  Perhaps it is a language/nomenclature confusion ?

Thanks for the images of the instructions, it is quite useful in showing the difference between the MP600 variants that it covered.  It would be nice to see the same for the Fisherman and Cable Cutter variants.

gregozedobe (Let me call you Greg),

Thank you for correcting my mistake. :iagree:

As you say, I should have written “item number” instead of “serial number”. I had misunderstood their meaning. (>_<)
Your explanation is very easy to understand. I appreciate you for teaching me new knowledge!!

( There are many things I don't know about MT. For example, I think "NIB" means "New Item in Box" (;´д`) )

I’m sorry, I have only a few MP600s.
If there is any useful material, I would like to introduce it again!!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 03, 2019, 06:31:50 AM
No problem, GLBM  :tu:
Please when you have time :)

By the way,

I purchased the FIRST PRODUCTION RUN model with box, cloth sheath and instructions on ebay.
As I wrote above, to revise my charts, I read FPR instructions for the first time.
( We usually don’t read the instructions very often, do we? :D )

Maybe someone pointed out this before, but I want to mention it again.

FPR have a scissors. But in the instructions, there is how to pull out UTILITY BLADE/ALTERNATE COMPONENT. :o
Moving on to the next chapter, there is the word “scissors/file”.
I had thought that they changed alternate component depending on demand, user request, or cost. Now I came up with the idea that they were thinking about producing three different models from beginning.
As if there are various models in MP600.

Wait, in case of Mr. Pinchy, all models have a common serial number.
Regardless of the ALTERNATE COMPONENT, I think all silver models have #55800 and all black models have #55860. ???

Hmm, I found a little mystery. :ahhh
But it’s fun to imagine all about Mr. Pinchy and the people who made it. ;)

FIGURE
   Above - instructions of FPR
   Below - instructions of MP600

ヒラブーの最初のプロダクションで素晴らしい発見!おめでとうございます! :like:

それはあなたが指示で読んでいるクールです。 V1.1BO用に箱を掘り出し、指示を確認する必要があります。確かに、使用しないものに関する指示のみを読んでいます。 :rofl:

確かに、私のすべては同時にアイテム番号も持っています。ステンレスと酸化物。

初期のマルチツール作成に携わった人々についても同じように感じています。彼らは自分たちがしていることについてどのように感じましたか?彼らは仕事を楽しんでいましたか?上司がもっと生産が必要だと言ったとき、彼らは何を思いましたか?等々。 :dd:

ピンチとマルチプライヤー600の手順と、マルチプライヤーの混乱を解決するための努力、ヒラブーを投稿していただきありがとうございます。 :cheers:

ここに私が約束した写真があります。私はまだ新しい電話カメラに精通しているので、彼らが大丈夫であることを願っています。

(https://i.imgur.com/hHhYOGU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EL7ztTk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/2Fft4sU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bqagFkl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/WGPfLSw.jpg)

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Great find with the first production run, hiraboo! Congratulations!

That is cool what you read on the instructions. Will have to dig the box out for my V1.1BO and check the instructions. True, as we only read the instructions on things we won't be using.

Indeed, all of mine have the concurrent item numbers as well. stainless and oxide.

I feel the same way about the people who were involved with early multi tool making. How did they feel about what they were doing? Did they enjoy the job? What went through their mind when the boss said he needed more production? and so on. 

Thank you for posting the instructions for the pinchy and multi plier 600, as well as your efforts in helping sort the multi plier mess out, hiraboo!

Here are the photos I promised. Hope they are OK, as I am still getting acquainted with a new phone camera.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on September 03, 2019, 07:54:04 AM
gregozedobe (Let me call you Greg),

Thank you for correcting my mistake. :iagree:

As you say, I should have written “item number” instead of “serial number”. I had misunderstood their meaning. (>_<)
Your explanation is very easy to understand. I appreciate you for teaching me new knowledge!!

( There are many things I don't know about MT. For example, I think "NIB" means "New Item in Box" (;´д`) )


No worries, I'm happy to help a fellow MT enthusiast, and especially one who makes such good contributions to the general MTo knowledge.   :tu:

For me, NIB = "New In Box", similarly "NIC" = New In Clamshell"

If you want more reading on abbreviations and acronyms, have a look here:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,2260.150.html

Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on September 04, 2019, 08:27:17 AM
GLBM,

I feel like climbing up to heaven because of your compliments. (*゚▽゚*)
I hope we can get something new about the early days of this tool!!

Thank you for the detailed photo. You already master the DIGITAL MT (your new phone).
These photos are really helpful. (^o^)
Now I know, when compared, there is no difference about utility blade.
I will incorporate the FISKARS model into the next revision. ٩( ‘ω’ )و

…And I envy you possess it (and of course V1.1 BO). (´ρ`)

Greg,

Thank you for teaching me a lot about abbreviations and acronyms. d(⌒o⌒)b
I was relieved to know that even English-speaking people may need help with abbreviations and acronyms.
By the way, it took me a while to realize that Clamshell means Blister pack.  :think:
(I beg your pardon? MT in a shell like a pearl?  ???)

Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 07, 2019, 03:48:04 PM
Quote from: hiraboo
GLBM,

I feel like climbing up to heaven because of your compliments. (*゚▽゚*)
I hope we can get something new about the early days of this tool!!

Thank you for the detailed photo. You already master the DIGITAL MT (your new phone).
These photos are really helpful. (^o^)
Now I know, when compared, there is no difference about utility blade.
I will incorporate the FISKARS model into the next revision. ٩( ‘ω’ )و

…And I envy you possess it (and of course V1.1 BO). (´ρ`)
それが千枚通しの質問を解決するのを助けてくれてうれしいです!

こでの作業に感謝します。多くのメンバーがマルチプライヤーの歴史を整理するために素晴らしい仕事をしましたが、あなたのようにそれを全く示していません。これらの種類のチャートのほとんどは、通常スイスアーミーナイフに関連しています。別の、しかし同じように重要なマルチツール会社であなたがそれをすることに費やした仕事を見てうれしいです。

実際に、最終的にマルチプライヤーのバージョンをしっかりと歴史的に描き、ツールのスタイルや違いのさまざまな理由を確認することもできます。

優しい言葉をありがとう、ひらぼう!新しいチャートを楽しみにしています! :cheers:

V1.1黒色酸化物は、売り手がV1.0の最初の生産ツールで私にペアでそれを販売したので、運の純粋なストロークでした。良い価格も。私はあなたがすぐに1つを見つけると確信しており、フィスカーも同様にブランド化されています。私のFiskarsブランドバージョンが、私のものよりも良い状態にあることを願っています。


Quote from: English
Glad it helped clear up the awl question!
And thank you for your work here. A lot of members have done fine work in getting the history of the Multi Pliers straightened out, but have not quite shown it like you have. Most of those types of charts are usually related to Swiss army knives. Nice to see the work you've put into doing it with a different, yet just as important, multi tool company.

Indeed it will be great to finally have a solid historical depiction of the Multi Pliers versions and possibly even ascertain different reasons for tool styles and differences.

Thank you for the kind words, hiraboo! Looking forward to the new chart!

The V1.1 black oxide was a pure stroke of luck, as the seller sold it as a pair to me with the V1.0 first production tool. Good price as well. I am sure you'll find one soon, and a fiskars branded one as well. I hope your Fiskars branded version is in better condition than mine was to start.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on September 11, 2019, 07:30:38 AM
Glad it helped clear up the awl question!
And thank you for your work here. A lot of members have done fine work in getting the history of the Multi Pliers straightened out, but have not quite shown it like you have. Most of those types of charts are usually related to Swiss army knives. Nice to see the work you've put into doing it with a different, yet just as important, multi tool company.

Indeed it will be great to finally have a solid historical depiction of the Multi Pliers versions and possibly even ascertain different reasons for tool styles and differences.

Thank you for the kind words, hiraboo! Looking forward to the new chart!

The V1.1 black oxide was a pure stroke of luck, as the seller sold it as a pair to me with the V1.0 first production tool. Good price as well. I am sure you'll find one soon, and a fiskars branded one as well. I hope your Fiskars branded version is in better condition than mine was to start.

Thank you too for always the kind words. o(´▽`*)/♪

I thought it was more simple job, didn’t expect to be so complicated. <(; ̄ ・ ̄)=3
However, thanks to the achievements of the forum so far, I was not at a loss. It was a lot of fun to research what I liked.
And above all, I'm glad to share my knowledge with friends of the same hobby. (^_^ )
If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.
(Of course, you are one of giants! )

I purchased one Mr. Pinchy on ebay that can be added to the charts.
And fortunately, I find the FISKARS model on Japanese auction! (≧∇≦)
I think you have brought good luck, thank you, GLBM!!
I will start job when they arrive.

FIGURE
Oh, my GERBER!! This is’t version 6 model…
May I join the “knock-off owners club”?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 11, 2019, 02:12:58 PM
Thank you too for always the kind words. o(´▽`*)/♪

I thought it was more simple job, didn’t expect to be so complicated. <(; ̄ ・ ̄)=3
However, thanks to the achievements of the forum so far, I was not at a loss. It was a lot of fun to research what I liked.
And above all, I'm glad to share my knowledge with friends of the same hobby. (^_^ )
If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.
(Of course, you are one of giants! )

I purchased one Mr. Pinchy on ebay that can be added to the charts.
And fortunately, I find the FISKARS model on Japanese auction! (≧∇≦)
I think you have brought good luck, thank you, GLBM!!
I will start job when they arrive.

FIGURE
Oh, my GERBER!! This is’t version 6 model…
May I join the “knock-off owners club”?

どういたしまして、私の友人!
ひらブー、お返しに親切な言葉をありがとう! :cheers:

オークションでFiskarsバージョンが見つかりました。趣味が利用可能な買収と一致する場合は常にクールです。 :woohoo:

また、多くの中国製マルチプライヤーのクローンの1つを見つけたのは素晴らしいことです。メモリが適切に機能する場合、Fiskars(Gerber)ライセンスのマルチプライヤーの他のバージョンがいくつかあります。カロライナナイフとツール(4つのスライドネジと鈍ペンチを備えた初期バージョン)、カロライナナイフとツール(2つのスライドネジと2つのリベットネジを備えた最新バージョン)、ウィンチェスターブランドのブリントプライヤーバージョン、ウィンチェスターブランドの釣りツール(スーパーロングジョー-2ネジ)および2つのリベットスライド)、レネゲードブランドの釣りツール(スーパーロングジョー-2つのネジと2つのリベットスライド)、および未知の固定プライヤークローン(グレゴゼドベがチョッパーチャールズから購入したもの)。
クローンは、Carolina Knife and Toolブランドの品種と非常に似ているように見えますが、「ステンレス」としか表示されません。面白い!

Quote from: English
You're certainly welcome, my friend!
And thank you for the kind words in return, hiraboo!

Congrats on finding the Fiskars version at auction. Always cool when hobbies align with available acquisitions.

Great to see you also found one of the many Chinese made clones of the multi plier. If memory serves me correctly, here are a few other versions of the Fiskars(Gerber) licensed multi plier; Carolina Knife and Tool(early version with four slide screws and blunt pliers), Carolina Knife and Tool(later version with two slide screws and two rivet screws), Winchester branded blint pliers version, Winchester branded Fishing tool(super long jaws - 2 screw and 2 rivet slide), Renegade branded Fishing tool(super long jaws - 2 screw and 2 rivet slide), and an unknown fixed plier clone(that gregozedobe bought from ChopperCharles).
Your clone looks to be very similar to the Carolina Knife and Tool branded variety, but it only says "stainless steel". Interesting!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on September 24, 2019, 06:17:55 AM
A revised version is available. (´∇`)

CHANGE
Positioned new items.
The FISKARS model and No. 073 (V3).

It has become difficult to obtain new materials to add to the chart. ( ·᷄⌓·᷅ ) So, it will take more time for the next revision.
On the other hand, It is my pleasure to think this may be evidence that the work is nearing completion. (*’▽’*)♪

Anyway, I will take a break from this work.
I will publish the original charts (large PDF and Excel file), so feel free to use it. (*´∀`)つ⬜️
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gyul1Ol-GJtqsZzN1t9d2OeLJd5fiuMf

If there are any new topics, I will post them here. φ(*'д'* )
Goodbye for a while. May the Pinchy be with you.
(^Д^)ノシ
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Rapidray on September 24, 2019, 04:03:02 PM
Very nice post and photos!  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 25, 2019, 06:40:55 AM
Wow, hiraboo! :o
That is a fantastic collection of Pinchy versions!  :like:

And thank you once more for the work in charting the differences and changes in the model through its' long production run!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on October 01, 2019, 06:12:18 AM
Rapidray,

I'm glad to make you happy. (^▽^)/
Thank you!!


GLBM,

Thank you for patiently trying to understand my funny English. (* ̄m ̄)
And thank you for your always kind words.
I got a little more confident in English communication. I'll try to post something in another thread. c⌒っ*´з`)φ.....
I hope to meet you elsewhere!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 02, 2019, 06:25:02 AM

GLBM,

Thank you for patiently trying to understand my funny English. (* ̄m ̄)
And thank you for your always kind words.
I got a little more confident in English communication. I'll try to post something in another thread. c⌒っ*´з`)φ.....
I hope to meet you elsewhere!


Your English is fine, hiraboo!  :)

See you around MT.o, my friend!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: captain spaulding on October 04, 2019, 11:35:05 PM
Glad to see a Mr. Pinchy thread is alive and well. I have two new in clamshell Mr. Pinchys if anyone is interested for their collection. I’m not really into collecting multitools anymore and would rather see them go to a collector. If anyone is interested feel free to send me a PM and I can get some pics to you.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: captain spaulding on October 04, 2019, 11:44:09 PM
Found a picture!




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Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 05, 2019, 01:45:23 AM
Great examples, Captain! :like:
I've got those versions, so gotta pass. But, anyone who needs them, the Captain is great to deal with!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: captain spaulding on October 05, 2019, 02:49:52 AM
Great examples, Captain! :like:
I've got those versions, so gotta pass. But, anyone who needs them, the Captain is great to deal with!

Thanks bud!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on October 08, 2019, 06:40:21 AM
It’s a wonderful bluntnose and needlenose set! (゜□゜ψ)ψ
I have never seen Pinchies NICs.
It is very interesting that they printed “Pocket Survival Tool” on the package. (≧◇≦)
Thank you for the valuable photos, Captain! .+:。(´∀`)゚.+:。
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Ivo on November 12, 2019, 03:14:48 PM
My modest MP collection  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 16, 2019, 11:03:20 PM
My modest MP collection  :hatsoff:
Very nice group, Ivo! :like:

Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Ivo on November 22, 2019, 12:39:25 PM
Thanks gerleatherberman  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: CarbideCruzer on November 28, 2019, 07:35:05 PM
Well I finally have my first experience with an MP400 living up to the name Mr. Pinchy the other day.  Thankfully not that bad, but wow did this pinch haha.  Still the MP600 and MP400 remain one of my favorite Gerber multi tools around and the MP400 especially is very helpful with EDC. 

For the life of me though, I cannot understand why Gerber put the nail nick on the inside of the knife rather than the outside with the MP400 though.  Better yet would have to have the same blade design, but with a rectangular slot as the first generation MP400 did. 
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 28, 2019, 08:03:59 PM
Well I finally have my first experience with an MP400 living up to the name Mr. Pinchy the other day.  Thankfully not that bad, but wow did this pinch haha.  Still the MP600 and MP400 remain one of my favorite Gerber multi tools around and the MP400 especially is very helpful with EDC. 

For the life of me though, I cannot understand why Gerber put the nail nick on the inside of the knife rather than the outside with the MP400 though.  Better yet would have to have the same blade design, but with a rectangular slot as the first generation MP400 did.
Glad it wasn't bad, CC!

Only thing is, the 400/600 handles are WAY further apart than the Mr. Pinchy handles. The Mr. Pinchy is the original Gerber Multi-Plier. With a little patience and skill, pinches are avoidable though. :)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: CarbideCruzer on November 28, 2019, 08:19:21 PM
Thank you, honestly I was somewhat distracted so this pinch was more user error than not.  Recently I managed to find fairly unused first production MP600, so I may very well have a true Mr. Pinchy experience yet haha.  Even came with the original Gerber Multi Plier sheath and remarkably still is in pristine condition.



Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on January 13, 2020, 12:10:12 PM
With a number of MT choices, I seem to keep gravitating back to the Multi-Plier as a popular daily carry. Can’t quite put my finger on it, maybe a combination of the simple ruggedness, compact size and tactile quality all play a role.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Rapidray on January 13, 2020, 02:37:53 PM
I love being able to flick it open! The fastest I have ever own.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on January 13, 2020, 02:40:59 PM
Yes,  :iagree: such a simple yet effective system.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Rapidray on January 13, 2020, 02:51:34 PM
And I just remembered...doing it one handed!  :rofl:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on January 13, 2020, 02:58:07 PM
...which I guess is the whole point...  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on January 17, 2020, 01:59:20 PM
BO V2 has landed! Has the patent number typo and inches on each handle.  :woohoo:

Needs a little TLC (clean and adjustment) but the tools are in good condition. Will join my SS version when I get home.  :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: cody6268 on January 17, 2020, 04:54:53 PM
My modest MP collection  :hatsoff:

 :like:  Those Winchesters, despite only being ten dollars when new (and even then, it had a bit set), seem to be just as hard to find as the real Gerber Fisherman models. But, they cost pocket change. The Gerbers are a huge chunk o' change.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on January 17, 2020, 08:44:19 PM
Ok just a correction. This BO model appears to be a V3 as it has the file and not the awl, and the nut/bolt construction.

Still interesting as it has the larger plier pivot compared to my other V3, and no Pat Pend stamp, but clearly a number typo that’s corrected on the later version. The slide pin is also different and inches on both handles!

Stripped and cleaned. All good and ready for lots of flicking practice.  :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on January 17, 2020, 08:48:22 PM
Pivot. Turns independently to pliers.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Rapidray on January 17, 2020, 09:00:58 PM
Nice MT’s - especially your BO. Great info  :cheers: :drink:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on January 17, 2020, 09:19:25 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on January 18, 2020, 05:47:23 AM
Nice one Max ! :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on January 18, 2020, 08:47:03 AM
Thanks Steve.  :hatsoff:
I’ve since learnt that this particular plier bushing can be adjusted/removed with circlip pliers (I guess you’d need one for each side). Just helps to make this multitool the easiest to disassemble and adjust of any MT out there. No wonder these are so popular!  :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: ReamerPunch on January 19, 2020, 10:56:49 AM
I'm in! :like:
(https://i.imgur.com/pd0CYtJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on January 19, 2020, 02:16:37 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on January 19, 2020, 03:39:14 PM
>Max Stone

Very nice photos. Mr. Pinchys look very cool. (☆3Д3))
I want to take cool pictures like you, but I have no talent.
il||li _| ̄|○ il||l

By the way, what detergent do you use when cleaning BO tools?
Unless it is made of aluminum or plastic, I always boil tools with baking powder.
(^~^;)

>ReamerPunch

I'm surprised that it cuts cleanly. Awesome!
(p゚∀゚q)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on January 19, 2020, 08:53:11 PM
Great use ReamerPunch  :hatsoff:

And thank you hiraboo for your kind words  :salute:

Photos are easy. You emoji text constructions are real talent  (づ。◕‿‿◕。)づ

I don't use anything special for cleaning BO. Just warm water with dish washing liquid and a toothbrush. But I've never tried boiling water  ☉_☉
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Elgrego on February 09, 2020, 09:10:34 AM
Hi guys,
Just stumbled onto this page while trying to work out what model Gerber I have so I can get a leather pouch for it, I actually found it in a back country hut in New Zealand.

Looks like a “Mr pinchy” as you call it, an excellent name for it  :) Oh and no scissors on my one?!

See attached pics...
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Rapidray on February 10, 2020, 04:31:14 AM
Nice  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Elgrego on February 11, 2020, 10:46:40 PM
Does anyone know if these Mr Pinchies will fit into the mp600 pouch?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on February 11, 2020, 11:09:03 PM
They are a little smaller so definitely.  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on February 11, 2020, 11:26:43 PM
Hi guys,
Just stumbled onto this page while trying to work out what model Gerber I have so I can get a leather pouch for it, I actually found it in a back country hut in New Zealand.

Looks like a “Mr pinchy” as you call it, an excellent name for it  :) Oh and no scissors on my one?!

See attached pics...
Looks like a nice condition Mr Pinchy you have there from the mid-90s.  :like:

Sometimes the slide cap screws work lose or get tightened by previous owners. Their height is quite critical for the smoothness of the ‘flick’. So you may need to adjust these slightly if the action is not smooth. The pic shows mine, you want a small amount of play below the base of each screw head.

When setup, these MPs are really fun to flick and use!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Elgrego on February 16, 2020, 07:12:42 AM
Thank you for that  :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on February 16, 2020, 07:41:41 AM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on February 16, 2020, 10:16:48 AM
Replaced a cigarette power plug on my camping light today. Mr Pinchy and the soldering iron was all I needed. All good now...  :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on February 16, 2020, 11:00:36 AM
Nice one Max  :like:
And great to see that the BO one is being used  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on February 16, 2020, 11:24:34 AM
Thanks Matt. Promised myself to do a rotation this weekend. Still to make a decision... MP has been a joy to carry and use this last week.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on February 16, 2020, 01:42:53 PM
More usage. Mr Pinchy to pinch close a faulty zipper on a tent bag. These things always too small for the tent and pop open.  :(
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Rapidray on February 16, 2020, 02:52:03 PM
Replaced a cigarette power plug on my camping light today. Mr Pinchy and the soldering iron was all I needed. All good now...  :salute:
Light is always a good thing! Nice set up  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Rapidray on February 16, 2020, 02:53:07 PM
More usage. Mr Pinchy to pinch close a faulty zipper on a tent bag. These things always too small for the tent and pop open.  :(
Nice use!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on February 16, 2020, 07:02:03 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :hatsoff:
Rotation time so Mr Pinchy getting a rest for a while.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on February 20, 2020, 07:53:12 PM
While you're doing that I'm just starting!
What may follow is all your fault Max  :D
Well... and GLBM's too !

 :mail:

(https://i.imgur.com/UO0FOCI.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/D5oqMpS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cv3FvvD.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cn3M2ZD.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4VvAyJi.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ExJIX2F.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uX584w9.jpg)


It looks like a late version 2 Gerber Multiplier  :tu:
So from about '93 - '94. I was exactly looking for one from this era.

Over the next days I'll give it a proper edge (I hope) and try it out a bit  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on February 20, 2020, 08:08:03 PM
 :drool: That’s a sweet example you landed there Matt!  :like:

The flick gets quite addictive and with a little practice, needs very little effort. I love how easily it carries in the pocket and feels in the hand.

I have to blame gerleatherberman who generously provided my first MP. Now have three and eyeing another  :facepalm:

I guess we are just spreading the love!  :cheers:

Looking forward to your impressions.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on February 20, 2020, 08:36:43 PM
Thanks Max  :cheers:
That flick is fun  ;)

As per the seller it was never used.
And I think that's true.
The sheath is a little dirty (not worn though) and the pliers show some marks from frequent contact to the handles inside.

It might have been kept in the car for ages I guess.

Oh, and I just figured where the small marks on the blade might come from. The handles must be fully opened and not close any bit when folding back the blade... if you know what I mean.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Rapidray on February 20, 2020, 10:03:15 PM
Oh boy, that is a nice one in great condition!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on February 20, 2020, 10:32:25 PM
Cheers Ray  :cheers:
It's a weird experience this one!
It feels very solid, but it wobbles everywhere  :think:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on February 21, 2020, 12:00:57 AM
Great score, McStitchy! Looks almost new; a very nice awl; oooooh, and the adjustable pliers pivot ...   :drool:!
 :tu:
Does the sheath has the bit/"coupler" compartment, or is it just a regular one?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on February 21, 2020, 12:31:03 AM
Cheers Juan  :cheers:

It's just the regular one.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on February 21, 2020, 02:25:16 AM
Alright. Thanks Mc!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on February 22, 2020, 01:12:05 AM
I'll soon be joining you fellas

Just bought this on the bay, not sure what version, V2 maybe    :dunno:


sellers pics

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DToAAOSw1LJeTywo/s-l1600.jpg)

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/zHIAAOSw1qVeTywk/s-l1600.jpg)


I was surprised it doesn't have a file but maybe I can add one   :dunno:

Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Rapidray on February 22, 2020, 01:49:50 AM
Nice score Steve!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on February 22, 2020, 09:14:40 AM
Excellent score Steve   :ahhh

By all the info provided from our dear Mr.Pinchy friends here it looks like a late version 3, just before they replaced the awl-of-death with a file.

BTW, that plier head seems to be a bit of a rare one. It got the big screwed pivot again for a short while  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on February 22, 2020, 03:28:10 PM
> Max Stone

It is wonderful to use Mr. Pinchy as a actual tool.
You and your MP are already 人馬一体(the horse and the rider cooperate as if they were a single creature)!
( ・∀・)=b

> McStitchy

How beautiful your Mr. Pinchy is!
I like this early types pliers which were processed rounding corners.
It's somehow sexy. ヾ(´ε`*)ゝ
Congratulations!!

> SteveC

As McStitchy stated, I think this type of pliers is valuable.
Great find! (*´ο`*)=3
Will you exchange this awl(utility blade) to the file?
I think it's better to buy another later model with a file.
(*・∀-)☆


Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on February 22, 2020, 04:21:45 PM
Thanks hiraboo,
also for all the info you're providing about them.
Very interesting and appreciated  :hatsoff:

Btw, did you ever take the tool implements out of the handles?
Do you know how the tools pivot screws look like maybe?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on February 22, 2020, 04:50:31 PM
Thank you hiraboo (ʃƪˆ▿ˆ)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on February 24, 2020, 09:59:02 AM
> McStitchy

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6eDaQdmh3C9cfGtJVbemQ69oEyoOHpcMJ60SW_W0jvSz-AKaCc2X9fw0mKRiTk2_rTIXx41SybOwTjXnF3rERI78NvVF5Q-08m8loaJYk2pF_-25HcABKb3bJaiKzqE7YXV_hs3tQw=w1800-h2400-no)
To take the tool implements out of the handles, you need to use 1/16 inch hex wrench.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ekFX7WM-y9z8zn3K0oadXnwLo1Yxp5WI_rkBCLfPThn7H8NXWAA24C6rSoo6L8kJQY3gic3YXnbJEVImcH8Lv6Do4Krtykpsk6c-hf_CVcfFV9DbFrf-jvRHcvcAA6-h8exQyVJwyw=w1800-h2400-no)
Usually, one screw is tight, and the other is a little loose. So you can loosen one side easily. But the other screw does not loosen because it runs free.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KQey1sZBjBiFttDcqoJ1TovWZooJhgFTSKWEdUqPU_WJ4IDW5LRfR14JeV9UKNaScTP17795dOsL4YiLJR336A8s940Cs6rFnhb62oF59LIYiLAizl-vjRSWordQT8o1cnRI-vXwqg=w1800-h2400-no)
Opening one implements halfway, you can add tension to the center shaft.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/EG7JRzdmnL9S0k04LOpzBwERcH2wpH9hkoNMktc_LnYEJzMLODgXLTdgnmUPfeFfbpk6HLA_b_3Yn0wtZTeHpnLOwywUJCnx_nLCYRLh0mn76DLrUrzsRtb0hpOmLv94xtpxGmxjZQ=w1800-h2400-no)
Now you can prevent the screw from running freely. Let's loosen them.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/h0mKe0CNhvWfoOxyyBWo_M8e5B63fr0QdGZq_zronlIOcdU3Oqg9fhweszKV-zev6a-W0E3mxYtysJ74p1PnmjJUnrNPT64Jc5ca0CWxJpgBCYYqPt9TxhpbiJoNgLKZPL35jHqIMQ=w1800-h2400-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ns9hu_k74PVtFkOhulI54S-dhxUlwIGN7e0TDgYWGC58Y85eNngfGErQStzZOEJjgSSuK0VnSWIXy1deHTl3XvZnxGMTXttmn808z9MqMGCtQa41WEdxcMMBMy--yyv0RN5c7Gyo6A=w1800-h2400-no)
If your Mr. Pinchy has round nuts instead of button head screws, it is easier to loosen the screws.



CAUTION
From here, a very grotesque image follows. (´ж`;)
If you are eating, or you have a heart disease, please do not watch.



(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/j5I3Z-vAnT40Z_1A_z86FEpC_IkRFbKgMbD6kM5H2Ua2gBM_mHNN2R4r3kfWyHC4h7FM-FbaCEFPCI1SDwOceX6IaqLBOsOtcbpxc_EipC2vDVdnVnr1MiYjM6CtH626IVJUsEL3ww=w2400-h1800-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jPM27hnGR_PnZsYkaOKw3nY3EIL8qY1to8yjcpTh7Yk9cUZ4RqisQcq7lV_xUthlJE0mJdDdxcFP4SQXT_OU3cwSMsNWlL3DyNXOnS11PTikw9LhTcM_Zn0Fgpx1RrC2389w_jJ0Ww=w1800-h2400-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/aBIIrBI6DLTtkuMdEkfTqLuCmhchxi9neBI6IB8TnMxghQzLjIwGct1HGFpjLEI4qmLFIYymWZpB30T_vHRaLKHY_rD9cG5dos6DSYDZVnQ16cKBY-pDTIGmGVM1QF80byWRKiAfiQ=w2400-h1800-no)
When removing the pliers, you need to use 3/32 inch hex wrench.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PiU18PlkgCbFPpRLsBHnpcOJ_KBqjC_jx9mdhPtx8OlMFZZOgIDclXhRCfsvLC-66qd_bmtwPBOY_2ftN8bwOijHwQsUmFJ9IHhurvqyhR3rfqYeecStkLFwb43Ps_NW-NcunfcFFQ=w2400-h1800-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/j8C-bD7pZHbP2lkWWG0NXZ0xTdJPMmA97Le9_f2HAhyS8Rfd3UVKPUnY0ZFNdAwauuhMEdLaUBzsgsXLQ4Pb1NnJVnvsfOhRYdzRvQSABMAhJAsCY5ymWKLVDSrsUZwNH-MBcKlBUQ=w2400-h1800-no)
I made these small tools from a paper clip to disassemble the pliers head.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zMuD0Ci-YgeMS9zLqfOnAUJ1pyiMfqn1o_MQdqxjFd-GKLvrx15khuD2CCst5rvgLXrpu2gBEtQh8-lDX-BjB8mio6E484Dm4ushMZTnvVFL4wH5RTKXRUp0SQl0tF8zgW9W3IJq4g=w2400-h1800-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/I9yWusIRYefWAeLGps29c8ZvluVhCzo6aFPg8f4d2_J6wWq3LXApXtgZUHCxMG0rhnY7Z132XstHYQqSEtNuo3cqcbUwP66Ng6ww5Dmu26IOfve1_rfpmqYLYFDereaOQeGGel0MIA=w2400-h1800-no)
I don't want to imagine what cause this messy thing... (;´д`)
All I need is clean up!


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1cOatq9rcCn2nyGSZ9VEJbH4mUQ45jIpk5gjg_dV0Hq667MbL8wfe4YldyKRT-dVtHX1SE2JZYJbi1hJmneEG3TWAJe8S-2vL1VBMNQouvPQnf8ZWl4FTux6PXjlWDKcSfhybRE0uA=w1530-h1148-no)
Fini ━━━━ヽ('∀`)ノ━━━━ sh !!!!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on February 24, 2020, 02:33:48 PM
Wow... thanks a million Hiraboo !   :hatsoff:
That's exactly what I was looking for  :tu:

That explains why I couldn't tighten the tool implements play on one side.
It looks like the "pivot-barrel" is a tiny bit too long as it's on full contact already.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Rapidray on February 24, 2020, 03:25:52 PM
Oh boy, that’s like night and day! Thank you for the photos and explanation  :like: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on February 25, 2020, 04:29:02 PM
Nice job on cleaning up that Mr. P hiraboo !   :tu:


Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on February 25, 2020, 04:30:13 PM

> SteveC

As McStitchy stated, I think this type of pliers is valuable.
Great find! (*´ο`*)=3
Will you exchange this awl(utility blade) to the file?
I think it's better to buy another later model with a file.
(*・∀-)☆

No, I would add a file in place of one of the blades
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on February 25, 2020, 04:33:12 PM
Mr P in the house   :D


(https://i.imgur.com/n4AZIcG.jpg)

A little rust here and there but otherwise in unused condition. I removed the plier head to clean it up and may do the same to the tools although they are mostly clean after soaking in WD-40.

Love how compact this is and it fits in an OG Supertool leather sheath perfectly. Even self deploys when you slide it out of the sheath  :tu:


Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on February 25, 2020, 06:27:48 PM
That's a great find Steve :like: :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on February 28, 2020, 06:12:32 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on March 01, 2020, 09:22:33 PM
Mr. Pinchy got me the other day. Not in the usual spot though. My fingertip got pinched between the can opener and back spring when openning it up.

Got a nice little blood blister for my troubles.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on March 01, 2020, 09:29:55 PM
 :ahhh

... that's a very creative way of doing it Steve  :angel:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on March 01, 2020, 09:33:53 PM
:ahhh

... that's a very creative way of doing it Steve  :angel:


Sometimes you have to think outside of the box   ;)


 :rofl:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on March 01, 2020, 09:36:38 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on March 12, 2020, 08:56:27 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Td7wWbA.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on March 12, 2020, 09:02:53 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on March 13, 2020, 09:41:16 AM
> SteveC

   I like your photos very much cause the Mr. Pinchy looks much cool.
   Looks painful! o(;>△<)o
   I'll handle my MP carefully not to hurt myself. 



   As mentioned before, I am trying to classify Mr. Pinchies using the method
originally advocated by J-sews
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,2792.msg36032.html#msg36032

and developed by gregozedobe.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,48158.msg928733.html#msg928733

   Dear gerleatherberman has named this work "Pincheology."
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg1986225.html#msg1986225


   I found some new MP models to be classified. I will introduce them to you, and revise the chart. Before that, please see classification table in my previous post.
 ・About Pliers Classification, Appearance (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg1986105.html#msg1986105)
 ・About Other Tool Component (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg1986107.html#msg1986107)


   Now, time to Pincheology!



New items


・The V2.0 with A Parallel-Processed Can Opener Craw

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/THBMfsiUs4pS05fHr7nEhVfweX_M59EkVhGP7bIXdYbzwo02_mbh8gKoIZ2mHXupPaP7HHmP47mzhH2rl6CAkUZBbGCAs6WRwZxwhentlqJPfaTGStLii9w-bdIdCvWOgXkKix1gnw=w2400-h1600-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TZMztC0E3PeZpG2gUujG4dOXhuZ5_rWmnYs5OR4o4Uzp818cAPXIymodvYJou33xT1ojA9m-507Dz2ABvHUkLMIconYUe9Te-gBifawWZ8V0z4jvei21w052IoFyH4VeRgeI27GS3w=w2400-h1600-no)


   Almost all V2.0 have a slanting-processed can opener craw. But this MP has a parallel-processed can opener craw.
(Please tell me if there is more suited name of this processing method/shape of craw.)

   There is a MP(already listed) having same component except for the wide handles-gap.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/K-9nU01DkYCHD6YnPN6qvM2v6DTZn62abYfWt8XTMN1ZmMCX0Ul-2sGL75YY_777jvdguVctdKnSxWH0VjQv-VJpzCyzXacTQ08i66-SFxrcaR-r4Abbxgb2mq4KDS0ahf6Spq0iQg=w2400-h1600-no)


   By the way, I have thought handles-gap had widened when pliers changed P-2 type to P-3. So, I think the above right model is an irregular model with P-2 pliers and wide handles-gap.
But looking closely, I think pliers seems slightly different between these MPs.



・The V2.1 with A Slanting-Processed Can Opener Craw

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/BvHwwHxEvdzPjCAGVh4rGxJXeN0HK_tz98bx9gjcqX1J3pbD_YyCMYpgo0tw6haZ-V3JeOd2cGXL68Ob-7zTYikBCYt_lhKR6x8qwH6PTh0C5GAXfohShMU077saHDAUTWCO5UR3FA=w2400-h1600-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ein3iV5FHe0c2P9zR_57Oe-6guvZkOJB5aNFdrAWT_D6DMZ802mB4FWZuB1l6QxtVmksuKD0ptqDlDDWzNTwY7UFzfpH-1eiXbjAKhBTfFta0Jnl57GO4GvPB90EsYIQlptsYF5xVA=w2400-h1600-no)
The patent on the serrated blade side is marked with a slightly large font.


   There is a MP(already listed) having same component except for the can opener craw.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GjT3tKdviAeA7XiNNDu3QN1CWuPBrPmHOwzRYZF4mPM6cao4NiPZKOtlq8yGwhXo_daKtQ0CkMwl6iZclh-X4oIEkHEFZ2R_uhDH98ieSidCbv5TcUEDZOiInPs1f6AUrmFPD31VaA=w2400-h1600-no)



・The BO V4.1 with P-6 Type Pliers

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a8m77NIOB1rHLn6FYFWhuc6XXvf9zWaFFdifxypta3OVVUyNUQwO72hIc3J_DUBKHPH0DVF83Q3X310lOX15XeiA0hR6mPhSb5Y71zPv_OGLHlEuE_7gFBv9L8ndtwnZTZwVqmz9Yg=w2400-h1600-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/C3jxnb4rc02l1-M9JlUUeXonpbYeB8JnTRS561VmhvhYiPdbkcTldrAEAJwDT0uYSLNvGG27OnreCXYFjnYC13Hn90yT6FgmGJMDo56WIGEqx6j-GkoemRg7JLujKOqS-pAOY5ZhxA=w2400-h1600-no)
The M-3 type patent marking on the serrated blade side, The M-4 type on the drop point blade side.

   There is a SS MP(already listed) having exactly same component.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/DT2yHMRep2RTpEF3v3YfA8Tx0J3NyKcA_0TTBn1q6vdMDgdm6BEL1q8DrOSGu2CeF5jgmgj6JMPCq-kYNK3DuKMj5GVdKHQaizphWghMR06U5ErmJR-4p7E8FlcU3a2QdeNsX-zuxw=w2400-h1600-no)



・The FISKARS Model with P-8n Type Pliers

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/edA7DyfelRjoL34R1pMEG7pMDs8yYtduk0dilzu1QO73u2bNOY0cmmVc9TftnRn6u-mzNJwOuH1-GW1UfEgSRfaiCv7t3GpTLq7zOq6ity1TkOpNa-8VoT9OUyfMnC7an_1sSPyvdg=w2400-h1600-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9HMhPMnXZGlk0yxq6GE0eewlkRuwxeS0K-FJdHa99uu0_R9r2XyF7bS9tD8OzizBa1k9hw0nBYy9xZHdMO7SAdy_laMf7eCTv6jy_i9_dHqzqOPU2XM31aXLnV4jACEtaxNQZSkGGg=w2400-h1600-no)


   There is a FISKARS model with P-4 type pliers(already listed) having same component except for the utility blade/can opener.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XLVWw0hmGt5eM_lG5S7CqZz_QhjqZhpiyYO-yv72g3u1A6dkMJQHn8UcMqn8omjYeZvciZwgtEJuPiYJdeGoTlJYE-Py9otrSScm8LZNxXXnFpAgKiHoJl9Ah0sd6IFsxq0p54rUEw=w2400-h1600-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pM7Q3ZNB8DisJb6xYS_-cK43CwVo2zp_YLqXDtgmiOFXDIanx-MbI4xAU_XlJWTFC49qjEgEwvN5-QyGu6LfsWeROE6IKjDsu8z5TSJ12NSCKTpWGjiioimuxUPQi78H3C8QlVuCpQ=w2400-h1600-no)
Left → Right
 ・ A FISKARS model with P-4 pliers
 ・ A FISKARS model with P-8n pliers
 ・ A V5 needle-nose model with P-8n pliers
 ・ A V5 needle-nose model with P-8N pliers 


   There is another FISKARS model reported by m47mu74nt.
[HELP] Identification : Fiskars Pliers (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80487.0.html)
   It is resemble the V5 blunt-nose model with a P-8B pliers. It have a utility blade instead of a can opener. 



・The V1.2 with Two Handle Cut-Outs, Thin Lanyard

   Despite Greg's report of this model, I doubted if it really existed.
   I'm sorry Greg, you are right!
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Iz5e44UUR0dBiygB_Eiq8KG-Zr-q1G9QKH8tDcY3aiMjDapu7iWRT-BOTLPjASHRcwGeFk31LSfOl6bqX5745G1ojG48BNRoYjt83hCZmWY75AolJ36WEhWJ-GAviEWEiiO4Xkt9lg=w2400-h1600-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uM2ikFA1GzzUT8kXeq4urdYSb_8a6ST3DuzRxSiaF5aNLwWnsQuHWzN3b48ypE4_HqNy_Y0yUFvfE29qey5-vCRC7PIBAxR07O9ChPGAAVm_S9BmtFHEmTFSPR7XjeEwKicbwObvrw=w2400-h1600-no)


   Let's compare another V1.2 model with one handle cut-out.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KKxEIoNrtTv7sM19JoT2_vM1gvuJuiP0yrECya-Vnnq_KQ-NFisPVrCi9CWaynxmW5U8-_pjA7420ec6YGNaSmALcGUznoSG_zxspaSQFD2diHQ1EGjjBHV8n4SZ6kcxmnfTKfBljg=w2400-h1600-no)
Upper ) V1.2 with one handle cut-out
Lower ) V1.2 with two handle cut-outs


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JXYnzfVlw7rDdrPGpTX3KQc_Gny4H2QI7LFtq_WluXOwtbdjtXplve6RoBZYltTbOCmAhnIn2nubC-bABf90-Ia5MGn4-hlmQR2Vu18i8nNt4wLrpXJKjfuN0Sdr048q5zXP3pCbpA=w2400-h1600-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/rXoLSK_9AdRTkiNDTKFZwRhNFL5yU_czB1oz_sHuI3L2K1FDixXzJgjsKqPk0NLnwAG6ff0eXISsUroPdJ1j9W9fHrT5uF4fbBBb62CNGWJ9xQLxWvmq55V8nngOX6bN3QxjAd5FHg=w2400-h1600-no)
Left  ) V1.2 with two handle cut-outs
Right ) V1.2 with one handle cut-out
The two handle cut-outs model have a thin lanyard with a spacer. Another all V1 model have a thick lanyard.



   And now I revise the chart.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KbHq12Y9bxQO73ydduun99MwFf5TXBeLA6xp1Zcq-poUXjsmkjTemaHQCOBIZJnOlv1xmpJNPYm_iRlaiMmTqf5ijXtgIaIa4h5R9OttIehdpPqnul_pymlXtEkLEfrtx1hhHBKxWA=w4900-h2974-no)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on March 13, 2020, 11:01:06 AM

・The V1.2 with Two Handle Cut-Outs, Thin Lanyard

   Despite Greg's report of this model, I doubted if it really existed.
   I'm sorry Greg, you are right!


Thank you hiraboo for your continuing contributions to MTo knowledge  :tu: :salute: :hatsoff:

I had no doubts about the existence of this particular early Mr Pinchy, as I have 7 examples of it.  :D  ( I have a fairly extensive collection of V1.x Mr Pinchies)

All have the "thinner" (but still fairly thick) lanyard loop, matched nail nicks, and the angled machining on the can opener.

I am unable to post photos of my MTs, but am happy to answer all reasonable questions  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on March 16, 2020, 05:51:13 AM
> Greg

Thank you very much!  :hatsoff:

I had no doubts about the existence of this particular early Mr Pinchy, as I have 7 examples of it.  :D  ( I have a fairly extensive collection of V1.x Mr Pinchies)

All have the "thinner" (but still fairly thick) lanyard loop, matched nail nicks, and the angled machining on the can opener.

I am unable to post photos of my MTs, but am happy to answer all reasonable questions  :tu:

That’s amazing! Σ(・ω・ノ)ノ
Of course I have countless questions about your entire collection and knowledge.
I have so many questions that I can make a book. (*'-^*)b
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 18, 2020, 10:25:04 AM
Great work! :like:

Also,  :o
How thick is that lanyard loop? :ahhh
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on March 18, 2020, 01:41:16 PM
How thick is that lanyard loop? :ahhh

The early ones have a 4.6mm !!  thick lanyard loop, the later ones are 2.5mm "thin" ;) with a 2mm spacer to fill the gap
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: MTSebastian on May 08, 2020, 06:42:39 PM
Hey folks, I'm in

I've became these old men Today. Hr is in a very good condition! And I wonder about the Scale. The ruler on the both side has Inch   

Only the pivot is shaky. Mayby a service on the pliers and pivot would help him out

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200508/efd5da891fcda5cf49bb5a0f093efe43.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200508/9b41c6b232a0e8b512b76aec9f88356a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200508/5507275ac4a3026cbcf25021e5d04fda.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200508/290046fe06f6dc23c662d1fd292b889f.jpg)

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Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Mechanickal on May 08, 2020, 07:00:38 PM
Metal slide buttons?
That's an old one!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: MTSebastian on May 08, 2020, 08:26:51 PM
Metal slide buttons?
That's an old one!
I think it is a V2.1

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Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Mechanickal on May 08, 2020, 08:28:36 PM
I was just trying to point out I'm the same person here and there :D
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: MTSebastian on May 08, 2020, 08:30:33 PM
I was just trying to point out I'm the same person here and there :D
I wondered cool


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Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on May 09, 2020, 03:04:48 PM

Only the pivot is shaky. Mayby a service on the pliers and pivot would help him out


Nice old tool  :tu:

The plier pivot on these can be pulled apart, cleaned, lubricated and put back together.

It may take some adjustment (of the hex cap screws) afterwards to get the sliding mechanism for the pliers to slide nicely, but persevere and you should get there.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Mart0923 on May 17, 2020, 02:10:10 PM
Hi guy's I'm after a bit of advice,  I've been offered a brand new in the box black oxide pinchy for  £70 and I was wondering if it's worth it?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on May 17, 2020, 03:38:21 PM
Hi guy's I'm after a bit of advice,  I've been offered a brand new in the box black oxide pinchy for  £70 and I was wondering if it's worth it?

Depends which version, some are rarer than others.  Do you have any photos ?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Mart0923 on May 17, 2020, 07:54:44 PM
Sorry no pictures but I have taken a gamble and got it  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Mart0923 on May 22, 2020, 03:13:51 PM
Hi guys just paid £70 for this mint condition pinchy did I get a bargain?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on May 26, 2020, 01:42:04 PM
Very nice, congrats  !     :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: scrounger on November 07, 2020, 05:55:58 AM
Here is one of my Mr Pinchys that doesn't quite seem to fit into Hiraboo's chart.

It appears to be a BO version of sample 058 in chart.


Surface finishing: BO
Plier head: P-2
Nail mark position: Match
Handle cutout: Both Sides
Unique tool: Awl
Lanyard ring: Thin/Ground
Patenr Marking: M-2L
Font: solid (not outline)
Can opener claw: Parallel
Gap between handles: Pinchy. So very pinchy.
Joining methods: All button head screws.
Ruler: Inch both sides.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on November 07, 2020, 03:04:00 PM
Oh man, these were my first multitool! I bought them when I was back in high school, but when I went to college and my cousin was going into the marines I gave him this tool for doing so and bought the newer locking one for myself, what a joke, I ended up braking like three of the tools doing such simple stuff, I think I just switched to leatherman, idk what I did with the tool :think:
JR
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on November 09, 2020, 04:41:23 AM
> scrounger

Thank you for using the charts I made. And thank you new information.
I admit you have a unique tool I don't know. w(゚ロ゚)w
Wonderful!
I have to revise the chart. ヽ(^Д^)ノ

> MadPlumbarian

Thank you for your wonderful memories. ٩(^ᴗ^)۶
The tools helped you in tough situation. And it would also have helped your cousin.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on November 10, 2020, 08:41:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/a7YaJjH.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on November 10, 2020, 09:31:01 PM

> MadPlumbarian

Thank you for your wonderful memories. ٩(^ᴗ^)۶
The tools helped you in tough situation. And it would also have helped your cousin.

You want a good memory! I was on my way to the doctors, a good hour drive, and I was on the highway and stuck behind some truck, I decided to pass him so I drifted over to the next lane tapped the gas and went a little faster, I passed him then drifted back into the lane and took my foot off the gas, only thing was I didn’t slow down :think: so I figured maybe if I tap the gas peddle it would loosen? Bad idea, it stuck even further, next thing you know I’m really cruising, passing vehicle after vehicle, I didn’t know what to do? I was only a teen, I reached my foot under the pedal, and pulled up, notta, like crap,, here’s my exit, so I’m flying get off, and am coming up to a stop sign and I have both feet on the brake, the engine is going nuts, I let off the brake and the truck takes off, I come up to another stop sign and this lady is being an idiot, come on let’s go, TURN!! so she does and let off the brake and take off, and finally make it to my doctors office, slapped it into neutral and cut the truck off, I rolled in and found a parking spot put it in park, the hearts going, I look up and steam is just blowing between the hood and fenders, I go to pop the hood yet it was so hot, I found a rag to cover my hand and as I opened it, it was like a freaking cloud! Like OMG! So I drop the hood go to my appointment, which was forever, and the engine was cooled down, popped the hood look around, and notice the spring on the carburetor was broken and wasn’t pulling it back!
   Now, the fun part I have no tools only my original gerber, but what do I do? :dunno: What would MacGyver do? So I look around and found a clicky pen, unscrewed it, took the spring out, rigged it to fit so I could make it to my grandfathers so he could get a better spring on it! Needless to say that one had so much tension on it, only problem a week later the throttle cable frayed and I ended up having to replace that!
JR
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Gareth on November 10, 2020, 09:53:15 PM
Somehow I can't see that I've posted in this club before.  :think:

Big awl Multiplier for me.  8)

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=74830.0;attach=492531)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on November 11, 2020, 01:35:51 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on November 12, 2020, 05:38:32 AM
> SteveC

An old and tasteful knives and the Mr. Pinchy.
 :like:


> MadPlumbarian

My heart have beaten as if i saw the movie "SPEED". p(> <)q
But I'm little surprised that the EDC tool saved you was a clicky pen, not a multi-tool! (´∀`)


> Gareth

What a cool pics!
 :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: ReamerPunch on January 25, 2021, 07:02:13 PM
Big awl Multiplier for me.  8)

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=74830.0;attach=492531)

I want one! :drool:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on January 27, 2021, 04:37:43 AM
I want one! :drool:

PM me with some details of what you want, I might be able to help you out - I have some that I might let go (well, dozens actually).
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: ReamerPunch on January 27, 2021, 10:24:54 AM
PM me with some details of what you want, I might be able to help you out - I have some that I might let go (well, dozens actually).

 :ahhh :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: ReamerPunch on January 27, 2021, 10:35:35 AM
Could an MTO wizard please post a link to the post that lists all the different versions of MrPinchy? :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on January 27, 2021, 05:27:59 PM
Could an MTO wizard please post a link to the post that lists all the different versions of MrPinchy? :salute:

Your wish is my command:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,48158.msg928733.html#msg928733

There is also a later Mr Pinchy badged as "FISKARS" (not "GERBER") that has the giant awl.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: ReamerPunch on January 28, 2021, 12:05:07 PM
 :salute:
I saw the Fiskars one in Chako's episodes thread.  :drool:

Why is the MP evolution not a sticky? :pok:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on January 28, 2021, 02:13:46 PM
:salute:
I saw the Fiskars one in Chako's episodes thread.  :drool:

Why is the MP evolution not a sticky? :pok:

Because it's in the middle of another thread .
Title: Mr. Pinchy timeline
Post by: SteveC on January 28, 2021, 02:14:44 PM
It probably should be in this thread    :tu:


I copied much of the following info from a earlier post on MTo (possibly by Bob ? ), with revisions and additions from looking at various Mr Pinchies (and some assumptions on my part).  Naturally any errors/omissions are my fault.  If anyone has any corrections and/or extra info please speak up (eg which versions were made with a BO finish).  Sorry, I can't do photos.  I hope this helps out all those interested in the development of gerber's (in)famous "Mr Pinchy".

EARLY GERBER MULTI-PLIERS ("Mr Pinchy")          

Gerber kept making small changes to their Multi-Plier throughout the 1990's, so we tend to see a lot of subtle variations. Some were stamped and sold with the Fiskars logo, and at least some of these had slightly different tool loads (Fiskars owned Gerber at that time).  At some stage Gerber started making a BO finish available, as well as the much more common bead blasted SS finish.   Here's a summary of the main steps along the way:

Version 1) The very first models had a high-polish finish, instead of the bead blast we've seen on Gerber tools since. It also had button-head screws in all four blade pivot points, and button head screws on the plier slides. Also note the pivot bushing between the plier jaws. A crude pair of scissors was included, and a VERY thick Lanyard clip.  The very first run of Multi-Pliers were etched with “FIRST PRODUCTION RUN” (a.k.a. “FPR” ) on one handle.

V1.0  FPR
V1.1  One handle cut-out, mis-matched nail nicks (don’t line up with cut-outs)
V1.2  One handle cut-out, matched nail nicks
V1.2  Two handle cut-outs, matched nail nicks

All ?     “PATENT PENDING”


Version 2) The second version went to the now-familiar bead blast finish. The scissors were replaced by a big triangular shaped awl. This version still has button head pivots, button head sliders, and the pivot bushing between the plier jaws. The pliers had slightly beefier jaws with a squarer shape, while the lanyard clip was slimmed to a more “normal” thickness.

V2.0  “PATENT PENDING”
V2.1  “U.S. PATENT NO 5142721”


Version 3) This version wasn't much of a change really. They simply did away with the pivot bushing.

All ?  “U.S. PATENT NO 5142721”


Version 4) Changes: On one side of each handle, the button head screw was replaced with a round nut, while a file replaced the large awl.

V4.0   “U.S. PATENT NO
         5142721/5142844”        NB The 5142844 # was possibly an error, as later versions all used 5212844.

V4.1      “    U.S.    5142721
            PATENT    5212844
         PAT PEND”


Version 5) This introduced a new, even beefier shape to the blunt nose plier jaws, and needle nose jaws were offered for the first time as well.  Gone were the button head slider screws, replaced by two different sizes of round-headed rivets.

All ?     “U.S.      5142721
         PATENT    5212844
       PAT PEND”


At this point Gerber stopped with the minor evolutions of the Multi-Plier (Mr Pinchy) and came out with a major overhaul. Called the Multi-Lock when it first hit the market, the new tool had all-locking blades, plastic sliding lock releases, unique blade-pivot screws, the now familiar little circlip spring steel slider clips, etc.

After a while this tool became the 600-series Multi-Plier (MP600), with all its many tool component and plier type configurations. The very first ones were also stamped "First Production Run" (FPR).
All ?     “U.S.      5142721
        PATENT    5212844
       PAT PEND”           NB This is stamped inside the handle, not externally as before (and in a very small font).


This information was last updated by gregozedobe on 5 August 2014
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on February 01, 2021, 09:37:38 AM
> Greg

Oh, if you're thinking of letting go of your valuable collection :drool:, please give me the detailed information. I would like to put your collection on my chart.
(For the time being, please tell me about your V1 collection.)

Please fill in the following items like scrounger did before. (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2177026.html#msg2177026)




Sorry to trouble you, but I would like to keep a record of your rare collection.  :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on February 01, 2021, 02:22:47 PM
> Greg

Oh, if you're thinking of letting go of your valuable collection :drool:, please give me the detailed information. I would like to put your collection on my chart.
(For the time being, please tell me about your V1 collection.)

Please fill in the following items like


  • Surface finishing:
  • Plier head:
  • Nail mark position:
  • Handle cutout:
  • Unique tool:
  • Lanyard ring:
  • Patent Marking:
  • Font:
  • Can opener claw:
  • Gap between handles:
  • Joining methods:
  • Ruler:


Sorry to trouble you, but I would like to keep a record of your rare collection.  :salute:

I'll have to think about that.  It would be a lot of work as I have around forty v1.x Mr Pinchies.  Maybe if I only documented one of each of the different variants (I have a lot of duplicates) ? 
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on February 01, 2021, 03:16:22 PM

:popcorn:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on February 02, 2021, 09:36:18 AM
> Greg

Thank you for replying.
Wow, I never imagined you had so many collections. 
As many as around forty in v1.x Mr Pinchies!?
w(゚ロ゚;w(゚ロ゚)w;゚ロ゚)w  :ahhh

It's hard for you to do it all, so please tell me the rare v1.x models. p(・ω・*q)
Title: Re: Mr. Pinchy timeline
Post by: ReamerPunch on February 02, 2021, 07:04:25 PM
It probably should be in this thread    :tu:

I am thinking of starting a new thread with this information, and include pictures of as many versions as I can, so we can have a  reference guide detailing the evolution of MrPinchy with pictures. Since I only have one version, I would be reposting pictures originally taken and shared by other members. I am new to MrPinchy, compared to other members, so I do not want to step on anyone's toes and make the thread. Even though it will be a valuable resource, it feels wrong for me to simply copy/paste other people's hard work and make the thread. So if anyone wants to make the thread, please say so.
Title: Re: Mr. Pinchy timeline
Post by: gregozedobe on February 03, 2021, 09:21:24 AM
I am thinking of starting a new thread with this information, and include pictures of as many versions as I can, so we can have a  reference guide detailing the evolution of MrPinchy with pictures. Since I only have one version, I would be reposting pictures originally taken and shared by other members. I am new to MrPinchy, compared to other members, so I do not want to step on anyone's toes and make the thread. Even though it will be a valuable resource, it feels wrong for me to simply copy/paste other people's hard work and make the thread. So if anyone wants to make the thread, please say so.

Feel free to copy/paste anything I've written, as long as it stays within MTo and appropriate acknowledgement is given to the author I'm happy  :tu:   :)  I don't have the energy to create a full reference Mr Pinchy thread myself, but am willing to contribute.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on March 25, 2021, 07:15:38 PM
 :multi:


(https://i.imgur.com/YLtA7IE.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 23, 2021, 11:38:54 AM
What is that microscopic pivot screw size? Could they not use a larger Allen size? :rant:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on April 23, 2021, 12:53:09 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on April 23, 2021, 08:10:12 PM
A special thanks to Greg for helping me out on this one  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/LrqMQuk.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Mechanickal on April 23, 2021, 10:31:14 PM
A special thanks to Greg for helping me out on this one  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/LrqMQuk.jpg)
Nice example!! :drool:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on April 24, 2021, 12:37:57 AM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 25, 2021, 03:00:30 PM
A special thanks to Greg for helping me out on this one  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/LrqMQuk.jpg)

Nice color contrast. :drool:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on April 25, 2021, 04:21:51 PM
 :hatsoff: RP
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 08, 2021, 06:34:45 AM

(´-`).。oO( It's been a while since I revised the chart last time. )
Since then, I've gotten some unique Mr. Pinchys.
I will introduce them, Unidentified Pinchy Objects, and revise the chart in a few days. σ(^0^ )

As ReamerPunch said (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2207643.html#msg2207643), it may proper to post new thread. Oh, but it is difficult for me because I (and my assistant Google translation) are not good at English. So I hope ReamerPunch would make new thread of Mr. Pinchy timeline. Please feel free to use my posts and data.
Until then, please forgive me to post UPOs in this thread. ( ><)

Before that, I will repost Mr. pinchy component catalog again.
I revised a little, but it is almost same as I posted before (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg1986105.html#msg1986105). Please right click to download.
I also put same pdf version catalog, small file size, at the end of this post.



By the way, I found one of Mr. Pinchy on ebay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/234001256445

The seller is describing their item as “Version 2.0 with M1 Patent mark, has unique tool the Awl, P2 Jaws/Pliers".
I'm glad the seller read this thread, and referred to my post.
But, hey dear seller, this chart and term is not common knowledge. You may need to guide folks to M.T.o. ヽ(*´▽`*)



(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWg2735NrrErfwafzlHTogfgyrMBQ2NzF4INhrXBxd5RGmrR4ikUQKxXjryVrPT8GCu3ODs2IvmqqZu9eDfxM6afwvydcM8moMACDmOkYv5dUpORRSf_WbZyTIIY3KUQrZ88j5zhXHleuSn9y0Tjh85=w3507-h2480-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVpJs1_lkfuXpLEQEo8ziSN-dtimavkO99g3vnwsNoCaKy1mBVkEYUQjl1moOZUiD6jiRnff6-bsE0WBjpuu8Bobz1RwKDFflUeYrK2H_cdtbHAaaBjLKn-qi7rTlY6yGBKY-p3uHl7a2roe8OxKc-m=w3507-h2480-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWWjtQ4wLCXplWX52vWE2zlrhajwKOQKSRO7qrH2qdDFvSehC4hMtU-pW-k-ALpKOLDtzj71PVat7WVMFYhZLvUp3FEWt1rUsjI4FflUds7jEUg8KgNRKhxA2EOqUzSD7U4m88F_5eaVBRk8s3MDCEr=w3507-h2480-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVKD5lYbxmY8AjePwoBnKhB03gHsDxdO3Z441C3Ish0b-S9KPncXjkRbp7dOSpnaRhJQg-nBqv7cbbE-VnmUH4A2GOfdiJaGmx7CgcbWNJV7dJWafmCNoRl1A_a2Uds5Q2rGQMKBFKwQ6VsBOF5a9vG=w3507-h2480-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXGjAZlchk1sIy6ut6kH5Jo5k7qo6VZl5PjSx2LYHZ7uZO7pSeTdejhTAkOpwgrn7V8aSiC4EFu0GApJcVcHoUrJTNEFFIPwG9Bnj3ZdJGzhqgAgXlVfHAwDKRp_U-WLgje0Nxyp0qa_QXz2PYj1qOf=w3507-h2480-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUObtqIT84zA-BXgvP1_tYCBcqFeGwybUAXMZqNuSu_o5FVHNkw6rt9mTYJXyrm6TSkaTcGWgDhtnxpSQQ6EL04OzTLPTlM8Z3Onk1wpNCQ6g5eKcXk0O20-2o5u1JsvhAsb6sUA1z0XnFt7teFoiy2=w3507-h2480-no)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on July 08, 2021, 07:23:49 AM
Thank you hiraboo for these updates.  :like:
This information is most valuable for collectors and clearly shows the variations.  :tu:
I agree that this should be added as a new tread sticky so it will always be easy for people to find in the Gerber forum.  :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on July 08, 2021, 10:05:44 AM
Thank you very much Hiraboo for creating and sharing these charts and info, this is awesome   :hatsoff:

With all your knowledge about the Gerber MPs, would you be able to put an estimated timeline to the models/variations?

Without any date code stamping this would be fairly difficult I guess  :P
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 09, 2021, 06:06:38 AM
Thank you warm words. ( ´͈ ᵕ `͈ )
But my work relies on the great achievement of J-sews and gregozedobe. What I did is just to visualize them.

As you said, it is hard to determine the timeline. I think I can only guess when the particular model has appeared looking closely to pictures on Gerber catalogs, or sellers advertisement on magazines. But I don't have catalogs from that time at all. ┏(-_-;)┓

Of course, Professor Greg knows all the timelines as usual.
But he just forgets where his notes are. (ノД`)
 ( ´ー`)。о (Sorry Greg, I'm just kidding.)



UPO 1 / 20
Black FISKARS with P-8n pliers

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWZvOz-PVMceV_mpIQRTjk1_-0oc1BR3OfUbgW8E0fUsUAclkUStzjfgev5WGGBORSPdkEBBGiLUhYiPHLvu22Jwt6JrrASjvuonEmnRubFZvBLrKEy3R7mvvU-2zz-aznq_iaOvAbxAY3e7OR0UBez=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU1IGq-PKDZOoTqw34RfeyKCRkZFfWZ4BV4CXuCsWf9atapZ5MAvqnKIoqrihL9KPL40MW0sbht_MtyjmiVWyBLrGa_fI-JIdKiA_0Xw_Xw9ewaQ4h7oOo5j-4D0wb1fi2daMO99T1gUZR0rePkZFHc=w1600-h1200-no)


Almost  all FISKARS models have a utility blade instead of a can opener.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVRPP03gL-UhxVs15vzJ4_ZVQ39plHRgX2-tYP80xG1EOiuxcbWLW0mA1HWVZKaU6ed5GzaVPRBuO8-cQN4LLsYvrX7G6gS7EI1d8H2J90jIOxzSqA939k1Dft0zT1oAYWEjcH1LIJKucfxV8d3zjyh=w1600-h1200-no)


P-8n pliers is shorter than normal(P-8N) needle nose pliers.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV5tTa-YU0Yv35G4uxt-8X_mmq_3tozETh60KMHKz76etUnexcup8ksjy4C-x7TWqYScDSHpH-kbhiHt_xWvnTlXZGx6M4eue-6Swv1-Iz8gg3OLRw7aBRmVLlRn9IkYEczFXeR657AHQST7jVQP_5n=w1600-h1200-no)


So P-8n pliers is not overhang when sliding to inside.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on July 09, 2021, 12:38:11 PM

Of course, Professor Greg knows all the timelines as usual.
But he just forgets where his notes are. (ノД`)
 ( ´ー`)。о (Sorry Greg, I'm just kidding.)

Thanks for the organising of all that detailed info on all the variations.  Gerber certainly did like to alter their multi-tools as time went on.

No problem (my notes on Gerber dates simply do not exist (or I've totally forgotten I have them, which amounts to the same thing ;)  ). 
I have some idea of the order a lot of the changes happened, but no real knowledge of the dates they happened.

Some of the catalogues I've seen pictures of haven't been very helpful in establishing timelines, as the actual production tools had significant differences to some of the ones pictured in the catalogues.  I think they were most likely pre-production mock-ups built just for the catalogues.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on July 09, 2021, 12:58:43 PM
Thank you warm words. ( ´͈ ᵕ `͈ )
But my work relies on the great achievement of J-sews and gregozedobe. What I did is just to visualize them.

As you said, it is hard to determine the timeline. I think I can only guess when the particular model has appeared looking closely to pictures on Gerber catalogs, or sellers advertisement on magazines. But I don't have catalogs from that time at all. ┏(-_-;)┓

Of course, Professor Greg knows all the timelines as usual.
But he just forgets where his notes are. (ノД`)
 ( ´ー`)。о (Sorry Greg, I'm just kidding.)



UPO 1 / 20
Black FISKARS with P-8n pliers

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWZvOz-PVMceV_mpIQRTjk1_-0oc1BR3OfUbgW8E0fUsUAclkUStzjfgev5WGGBORSPdkEBBGiLUhYiPHLvu22Jwt6JrrASjvuonEmnRubFZvBLrKEy3R7mvvU-2zz-aznq_iaOvAbxAY3e7OR0UBez=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU1IGq-PKDZOoTqw34RfeyKCRkZFfWZ4BV4CXuCsWf9atapZ5MAvqnKIoqrihL9KPL40MW0sbht_MtyjmiVWyBLrGa_fI-JIdKiA_0Xw_Xw9ewaQ4h7oOo5j-4D0wb1fi2daMO99T1gUZR0rePkZFHc=w1600-h1200-no)


Almost  all FISKARS models have a utility blade instead of a can opener.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVRPP03gL-UhxVs15vzJ4_ZVQ39plHRgX2-tYP80xG1EOiuxcbWLW0mA1HWVZKaU6ed5GzaVPRBuO8-cQN4LLsYvrX7G6gS7EI1d8H2J90jIOxzSqA939k1Dft0zT1oAYWEjcH1LIJKucfxV8d3zjyh=w1600-h1200-no)


P-8n pliers is shorter than normal(P-8N) needle nose pliers.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV5tTa-YU0Yv35G4uxt-8X_mmq_3tozETh60KMHKz76etUnexcup8ksjy4C-x7TWqYScDSHpH-kbhiHt_xWvnTlXZGx6M4eue-6Swv1-Iz8gg3OLRw7aBRmVLlRn9IkYEczFXeR657AHQST7jVQP_5n=w1600-h1200-no)


So P-8n pliers is not overhang when sliding to inside.

Thank you Hiraboo  :hatsoff:
And that's a very cool iteration of a needle nose Pinchy  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on July 09, 2021, 01:02:22 PM
...
Some of the catalogues I've seen pictures of haven't been very helpful in establishing timelines, as the actual production tools had significant differences to some of the ones pictured in the catalogues.  I think they were most likely pre-production mock-ups built just for the catalogues.

A common problem on packaging too saving the costs for taking new pictures and making prints etc.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 10, 2021, 02:36:01 PM
Hearing discussion, I learned a lot. Thank you very much. (*´∇`*)
I hope someone will make breakthrough about timeline !



UPO 2 / 20
V5 FISKARS with P-8B Pliers

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVD_a-fwd2XO8o2PPBA0v1tFN_pOOHbBSEdjma5ZGF6NwgMUMVPSEr7gmYc2QK01vxqmbue8Nl_aAcxdno0MZX_Yad6wR4KG8ZXaxetb1ePmM5mkmvEB2usM0qKugNNGJ_8aA9I4XDKIrCHJvT99Pyz=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLW4H9axjZlkGhH2WpMKDFShIx73rkUC4EPM6vqxUkYY6z9lNTtGKGuOaw-AEuQ1l1-yFdSbBJo82tnsG7NzKzQ0ZRRF81eyNWrUVXR2XHBbgrvOggJnyODmlMwsi9rkLTYCnzth_moYjpGHIrOBB1PQ=w1600-h1200-no)


I think this model is the same as m47mu74nt reported in that thread earlier.
[HELP] Identification : Fiskars Pliers (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80487.0.html)


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVGdai7y4jD2A9M69j91pbRTAEWxzIaK1Ep48buHtt-WPAtijB1u_ZGESQJCPThO470HtqDnuv0K7Eg8nOjGKEPmc1WjkNtAq6t5kNIToxWopi-9eoDooi8_DipKOmU1x8l4yZH-dVu-XLUp_qme5u_=w1600-h1200-no)


M  P  E
Small letters are engraved. The name of the screw manufacturer ?


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUy4c4GDkx9Ch5qfiLyafHrQhChHT6GCqsFEOY2ZaX8wOok66eGwQMsGnUb84fqL6B0fH21N0WiDqCaIHnl_2QnQywYw9xwgsgTCtV37bRMNHm4EamwZeUbGk9svEwUMI1rqsQdYDtvt11Nqv66kVNV=w1600-h1200-no)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on July 10, 2021, 05:00:19 PM
Maybe it could be EMP  :think:
They specialize in fasteners, studs, pins, rivets & bolts...established in 1981
https://www.industrynet.com/listing/339652/emp-manufacturing-corp (https://www.industrynet.com/listing/339652/emp-manufacturing-corp)
They don't have a web site, but they have a respectable facility: https://bit.ly/3hvBN3s (https://bit.ly/3hvBN3s)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 11, 2021, 02:43:06 PM
> Max Stone


I've been wondering about that for a long time. (´⌒`;)
I am very happy to know EMP. Σ(゚∇゚;)!!
Thank you very much !



UPO 3 / 20
P-6 Pliers Black Model


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUi44AtlLD2GrQaBoMfseQgKXv3uO8VmdBkExGRnM4z_Pk0pHJUNmYQut2bUy1f8mTx6f_AFLLgo-66UGgJDlg3a-6qqX2Kh0C0y9FjgJPBvenEzQmApPhcCX1uaunQALYhK871eLG8bY6IbRH77MdW=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/37hMXpGnYr1-DzMToK9Sv9LaROxKOmaVpa0GmgsiDn4RGuwfYJlU8AceNx3jsdUKDqzTzOmJuf9N_ndAsmZIjt3d7Ud6Wi1fJ0JHzuBtciznbxFzZaOr9E5h0eQX-XguEGclVNQ2Vw=w946-h709-no)


P-6 and P-7 pliers have quite similar shapes. Please see the catalog above.
I named those as if P-6 was earlier model than P-7. But I'm not sure if that's correct. I may change this order if I have new discoveries.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXPMrL07ht751slhovYbVNOjbIOtCMrMMjMoqNlL6hs3nkER6v2-d3uYfMH71Ms-blN4R5X2fO-O5eXHZEypG4m56eQhPrIQ8MltJrV0UmaxaCXjvGCiFenl2AmKDAD3OX_0FOcPTZ0oGw62WkyQBaA=w1600-h1200-no)


They had eliminated the constriction from the pliers since P-6 / P-7 pliers.
So P-6 and P-7 pliers are also quite similar in shape to P-8B pliers.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV-vMPK3OnF0iNFAo9VEYbj7M1xoxVLS-3nfmsqR22VFzouoyQSZzm5-fiN9vg7tPbrFaumx8tAN6hlkugri1UaanlyJsMn7OQOxLrbXDBSgmc7weDS5G5op3IrmKssYPgfZPNXSKpSB_OBLVX78NZO=w1600-h1200-no)


To distinguish P-6 / P-7 pliers from P-8B pliers easly, you may attention the button head screws on the slider.
All P-8B pliers models have round-headed rivets on the slider. There are no exceptions so far. 

I have never seen a P-7 pliers BLACK model. I'm looking for it !
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on July 11, 2021, 04:35:04 PM
Nice  :2tu:

I have a BO P6er too  :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/8AXEUQW.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 12, 2021, 04:05:28 PM
> McStitchy


Thank you for the cool photo. (゚o゚*)
Let's organize "P-6 BO owners club" ! ( ̄∇+ ̄)v



UPO 4 / 20
Black FISKARS with P-4 Pliers


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXpNqjjyi72w8s4lYiRMgBDzHBlro1KiK6iS7HnmUlmp1MiYTdXUE6_sSzu5hFyPM8zT3wPS1AZrQ-SZ6f37WRNQb5GiUB_XrdxUy2NhoWLitlhfQri-r5W8jbeNQmCZOYeEE0IHVIz1xfZPYrEqJ6q=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWPOCkdidff0OH5F3zfds5_S2kkpuQijbSWmbQz2DkcJQ3YMSjmIcosP8plamQeKMalNN_JuUz76CBI2aY37eyC2o2BCiN4ixZKQtAz_cgwyhjuxYynuzDLxEI9UCjwSsK2mVlp3mUXVaTmHBdmRNbA=w1600-h1200-no)


The previous owner wrote "FKF" on the handle. It was engraved. I am sad because I can't erase it.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWtaWhHhQrBuNZyosqXq1JeUQvfAt5-1b911wjpRINeo-67jNRV6jdercXumXsLOf57Vu9147-OxupH_hbK_JMl-9gWJgnCwQLCo6DoqKu-mvMyHsYELPT84AQBpm_OQxfTA7j95LVbwTtU9XuoTI8w=w1600-h1200-no)


An isomorphic SS FISKARS model was reported by gerleatherberman before.

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg1887382.html#msg1887382
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2003730.html#msg2003730


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU5gAw2dfPaQO0B4Auc4kEAILe2JjZQpk46huqw8TOwGxcLn-WdX2fR98YuP5PSQuB9YJMZrMGZlotB2dQXSqrQJiq90ast8FySS5uoGCqfWP0biDwHxz34SBYJChLXTMrz96ALB7yCjLQ00BVNAN0Y=w1200-h1600-no)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 13, 2021, 04:52:41 PM
UPO 5 / 20
P-5 Pliers Black model with File



(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV9LPs_GEou3lFbkJORFgb8IT8BWVUEPRb5F7jW9ED18XOu6Im4geo5Op2rQCfu2MM6LaD5hvO4kpsuJqaEsqhXO7QrB3TAYOh2M9r792SiE9oWTCpScPDWIL8CBXt_Kdh3LgHv3vI25Auq136TnBz6=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUCn7L0fDTaJX7dB-LOrxfkuI6ZppOVTBkCWq2hXzqrwEo0-qMQxT2Qw14ctB7cYFWyr0Wi11H7Dn97PsF1SizPcX-JdruEUZQ5vqfPfwwd_wMJPo82MSif-RNmHkIZnCnfoYZ-4qIfWm38QFidpkVE=w1600-h1200-no)


Oh... The can opener and the large flat-head screwdriver are broken.  :cry:


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVaTpwN5PvgLL6ResUx2-CZyI8lxUHWqodOoTpkyvpeAbbqoGlX0pB0iG6Xs9BU4uk_ufRef54ErgSmdYcF1Objv8iEPDlg5kuiP8J1Rz93sxP6p-_QjhnvMRZR3bNSdPcuZ1xfoFec9ipzslJD-C6S=w1600-h1200-no)


P-5 pliers are very similar to P-4. They are same shape except the pivot bushing.
I made the chart (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2099505.html#msg2099505), attentioning when they changed the alternate component (utility blade/file).
I thought that they changed the utility blade to the file while they were making P-5 pliers models.
So looking the chart, it seemed that they repealed the pivot bushing once (since P-3 pliers), then they suddenly and temporary revival it.


SteveC reported P-5 pliers black model with the utility blade before.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2091084.html#msg2091084


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV4Hil-oPlLrFRACArvDTgT3jLu_snDOTBndqEf3wTjOTjWrkpIvASsrKw5cKWoH8PTGh2jXRxY8U7efFrmMmmPn2V9dJCaLIudCuRjbOTOeQSFTm7i9FmqWIL9LILBGoAAhPJbOGOgrYYEDwRubQej=w1600-h1200-no)


But about the utility blade / file, it seems not to be a simple story.
I will mention it after.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on July 13, 2021, 06:02:48 PM
Hello hiraboo, very nice BO Multi-Plier  :like:

I only have one BO model, which looks like the same model as yours:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51310072185_46e8b67643_h.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51310072360_b5796e8a53_h.jpg)

I am fortunate that the tools are still OK  :D

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51308325517_1aae8f98ef_h.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51310072465_4f05f67b4c_h.jpg)

I am not the original owner, but I expect that the tools are all original.  :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 14, 2021, 03:47:34 PM
> Max Stone


I was pretty surprised more than you expected. ( ̄□ ̄;)!!
Wow quite same situation, same angle !

Whenever I got a new unknown model of Mr. Pinchy, I always wondered if it was modified by previous owner. I am very happy you have the same model. It is evidence this model was sold as it was.

And now I can confirm the can opener of this model have the flat craw.
Thank you very much ! ヾ(☆´3`)ノシ



UPO 6 / 20
Reconditioned Model



(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWQhcKctVcg76eAyIXccZc4L_fYmaebWPFazBKiIX6wTm0WXEz5y8Jpgabc8MA8_JJsILe1a_jIN4ZNIdq_n2TfRE7TxYYq15O5CkY1gjQIJ2Q0RtChUwWInaMnNDfMikfbzfGfjXx1uOiHigIWiUwS=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXzmKePg_GPCZJsJk-qq8PzmQmkpYJKUU2MRdAh_O8D_VRSlYm5xO92wfQglf66OuJGtSivKB1Qn0XwHfUMTAj_qwIZ-RkAF_nCbqwRmGQAEW4At-m0Tn3jVKE4b6ckkuwCKnEQRfCdGApoYpr6imaz=w1600-h1200-no)


This model was based on V5.
There may be other models based on other version.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV6KSgWN5y9EMWXAToNQ-Nyncl_EwsDW3vALnIcu7Mm5CQBiQf21MSNhS4Y_AI0hgFhaTifXYXd2RoVamHLX2LwCFvH4SEs3EhAH0_KYSmKMoLevS3JBC_UdkqsZj43-cAlZnz037xx89BolNwK9VUU=w1600-h1200-no)


"Reconditioned" was printed on the serrated blade side.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUZ4xoJfyDRkOadrDO04z84QNe1VKsptqFapYGOPdxTzbyaiB2aaTTLVn_3pqMCzIoqcEmQf65KSDzzOzCVu0jST7ILumDjPmKERcyluzCzNL2uIez5Xn_uD5DhXnE2h90B0UUOsFSlzi1dZCOLiV6U=w1600-h1200-no)


V5 models usually have the M-4 type patent marking. But this model have M-2.
This is clearly an irregular model. So I will not put it in the next chart.



(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUOT3uFrs8o3UK1QefKqaIDuc9W_JJHiX0ASIVfPovYAlwDhMgYhEAjL7_UGfJX70UWMPfZ4YyqDx3rtVtS290Vu_t8WqTFUUaN2p86V50iONi2voacAOG7mnb8hvUuJaRlFohevgFi2YKs3V5s6E1P=w1142-h1028-no)

I picked up this image from ebay. It is probably not NIB. May I call it RIB ?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Gareth on July 14, 2021, 06:06:10 PM
Thank you for all the work Hiraboo.  :hatsoff:  I wasn't really aware of the Fisker branded versions.  I do have a "Carolina Knife and Tool" version of the Multiplier somewhere, but that is made to a very different (lower) quality than the Gerbers.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 15, 2021, 03:51:24 PM
>Gareth


Thank you for information about Carolona Knife & Tool.
Wow you have very unique tool !  ;)
In this thread, gerleatherberman reported these tools before.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg1948957.html#msg1948957

Also there are some threads about these tools.

・Carolina Knife and Tool find.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=23946.0

・What...? Carolina Knife and Tool - Gerber looking Multi-tool
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=48441.0

I posted this note in other thread. About relation between Gerber, Carolina Knife & Tool, and Blackie collins. Please right click to download.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Z8lLiGkbh8SiNuImQOAy39nDwC9x_wl_X4jukiLA_AnZU-ZBedK7-igzlcmzM0dDjnfRNcFE9R0YQZTCPnN7I9U6baWxzDP7d8y8tiLteFJhbt3JSB6U1OgA59ksyjAsUu0dIRr8CA=w1600-h2400-no)

Today I am so tired.
I will introduce UPO tomorrow.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 16, 2021, 01:28:24 PM
UPO 7 / 20
P-3 and P-4 mixed pliers



(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXP0N9g_U9Pxg15aAf7RJtdMUu1zuJNk8h9I3jkFPlCb5_Tn6srTyRZryyyJ7fqi07otOYaWurCFetTgsNVwqjeFU7eH4B-iq9OrOHcDRtn7lGLo1CrzjAAHtLqTDkgCw1QcgTZZmnJcNI99oVc7g9O=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVAxd6QDCNs7IaeOUZDlDJpHZFbhXPQbvksNmd8kgExtOm4zQ47TQCukBCifNOSRxGT_wMxgrDFzj_vv6X2Vl67LpAByEwJ5kiCjLoFRArf33vcG_OaUpfriO626D_F32je9R-fKFQ5if0ZG6SHUhZN=w1600-h1200-no)


I have seen some mixed models, such as M-3 patent marking on one handle and M-4 on the other. Or one handle has double lined font "GERBER", the other has single lined.
Now I find P-3 and P-4 mixed pliers. Wow...


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUeNtCAfPRu7XbIserE00Sh4lfalgN9b08p3OzX_slZfbQ1V7Fk0Zd4W4RMLHpuC1e_UPPkBvuS3_E5h_hlz6_AyCo9mRw4bggAriUdmm6GOw9OL6WOiZA7MpF2xwB8syAJdk-aEqYg7zZpm_orY24j=w1800-h1200-no)


All P-3 pliers models have M-2 patent marking, instead early P-4 have M-3 so far. 
This model has M-3 patent marking.
So it is certain that this model stands by the double border (P-3 to P-4 pliers / M-2 to M-3 marking).


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV_q9mm2CeoH0cE84-ijtDVbjrKZpc6HXdsKSro2R38_E3KBmGonzXRoK8tbyAoUynOy3WYiO3QDKusQbwr5pNEKcM_LK1eiWJS0FSfUzMgIQfClhbs90GIQ-rn_lkMDQuLkbqlHY7DBMd2vE1y0zHe=w1600-h1200-no)


All P-3 and early P-4 pliers models have the utility blade instead of the file.
But this model has the file. I think it is slightly early event in timeline. A mysterious point.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on July 16, 2021, 04:03:44 PM
A very good looking Multi-Plier hiraboo  :like:
I think it is normal to see overlap between tool and design changes, maybe up to a year or longer, as they use up production stock and phase in changes.  :think:
It is a shame that there are no date codes to help put a timeline to each change, but with all the examples you are finding, and the progression (order) of each change mapped, it may be possible to create a master reference table based on your excellent diagrams, to help show what combination of tools and features are possible?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 17, 2021, 04:02:47 PM
> Max Stone


Thank you for your thought-provoking opinions. :hatsoff:
I was very encouraged.

Please go out with a little play. (o≧▽゚)o
I think, so far, there are these subtypes of each component.


The number of combinations is the product of all of these.
There are some combinations that are not possible in practice, but let's simply calculate.

3 x 10 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 4 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 2
= 829,440

In calculation, there may be 829,440 models ! Σ(ОД○*).
I regret having calculated. (ノ゚ο゚)ノ



UPO 8 / 20
P-3 Pliers and M-3 Patent Marking


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUSf6ang_rn51rdAmZsbQfAWlORAP6-h-VIO9O4_QSbnYKE2zE2pP9jO80FILw4IuXAn6cBVWmPmH6lN83IXUBexX4cnVtfzyHPVTI-ADxu6FaP2fkUogZLN1_aiVpilx3nh68_JKwp6YDxsJnH_DhA=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVSS2ji3-m3NdyyGHiBz55uHEWkqEupAlekJ2s7zFZCkHHCBTvkwN-QuME1AGqbeJzvorjK_eKNnlY-tgRbTWv5BOSYY1xfvYpi0wWvV_FaLHZwK1-tkhDHNN6xv5ACykUUI_h5jFQvFUNLNY3nPFqf=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXcNJHEycCLUhrIkPIWGeJSURLR1i4Xny1tsViuVS5KNiDIXI9QM7uD0Dnfqswv8D_K_5lecsMUFz8oLwnOEJ2AJh0W_vCCOMAnKI6Fx-AhnA7hS1dqQVRnCAQ4r9jGWGxpJgBWtNTOBSDBMUqnF2le=w1600-h1200-no)


This is P-3 pliers. The pliers of this model has rough surface.
I have other P-3 models that have more smooth surface.
It may be possible that pliers can be subdivided to more detailed versions. But I will not consider it this time...
Maybe someday.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXaXi2JutV-q_W8R_xRNtla1XAqDLJb_NmkArlj9gnajHRBVe18VRFgDal-nrr5q2nu3kxYmjSozFeBDUvCE1BXYbU7Xd-8rJTQEUy9OC6s0ZtIhOmADNJfFdgaAO9yfxfpijB457nVQvn64kGvV9HV=w1600-h1200-no)


I wrote "All P-3 pliers models have M-2 patent marking..." in previous post yesterday.
But I find the unusual model that has P-3 pliers and M-3 patent marking.
That's one small step for man, one giant leap for Pinchology.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on July 17, 2021, 05:41:30 PM
Hello hiraboo, that is a lot of combinations!

I was thinking a table like this?

Still incomplete, but you can add each feature that is found for each Plier type.

With this table, you will be able to see how each feature develops and maps to each Plier type.

I will PM you to send the spreadsheet (too large to attach here) that you are welcome to use. It does have your excellent pictures  :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 18, 2021, 03:17:54 AM
> Max Stone


I can't believe you create this amazing chart in such a short amount of time.  :hatsoff:
Thank you for your hard work, spending time to do that.
I am very impressed this "International cooperation project".

But I apologize to you that I should have explained more.
I also created my chart before (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2099505.html#msg2099505). And my explanation about "Unidentified Pinchy Objects" was dependent on this↓ chart.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV6xgJnRLzrsNxnhkU9bkJqI0wqqs10caATUBg6oxcz6dfB0Wc4Y1omY3H-XdxqH2wLhdePbMstmt5gSoLhaVwoTVb6dQ5tP33spw2GEdesCH_JJg8U9til-_DC5s3bUwTtLPR9Jboi3JshIMcnWh6Q=w4900-h2974-no)
Pinchology rev5
Please right click to download.



The reason for "Unidentified" is they are not included in this chart.
Without this chart and explanation, I think my post didn't make sense to many members. I am sorry.  :bnghd:

Now I am preparing to revision my 5th edition chart to 6th, including them.
The easy-to-understand table you made was very helpful.
Thank you very much !


This is 5th edition chart PDF version same as above.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on July 18, 2021, 10:28:14 AM
This chart is excellent hiraboo  :like:
And it shows how the Multi-Plier developed over time, with the different features and design elements.  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 18, 2021, 03:53:42 PM
> Max Stone


( *´ω`* )



UPO 9 / 20
P-3 pliers FISKARS 


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXfy65_dfOhqQkHNxeYWqsjw5sYFLrjaCkmHzG0xElX-lLfeNkZAZMDzII7AoG3sXKW9-A4ZT269ZNKuj0YmEkn1mfLVfX229bahsZoLc6sUEu9tUZOJ6-dL3TfqLJ-raBOrcaM1wxvQozkpIpHN37C=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVvMB7Wb3ch1M_gragmU4lmR1FO057vUmBAhDTpo7UZDJgbc8XWoy710PEHmhvkOFxSNrff70ebc_7h1QoWZ2Nt6skIJXIe_pIkOig9R6ixXvD5wsHvanilMwYKoEBTFx1s6b1U8_8kEnBwsDp_A6EW=w1600-h1200-no)


Are you tired of FISKARS ?
Rest assured. This is the last FISKARS model I will introduce in UPO series.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWlj8KYw_l-fjbXZe1foY-5uo7fN9cNCwRsqwexPOptLFuH7ZhEqTM8-vGOAud4bfYpeoRuT3He3GAqeuU0YK-nihXQ48dF7P1kglfA1yrRVSnrwZ90dXRC_xs9sSeCpKaI8cS1-GX7zBY0zRnVLoHf=w1600-h1200-no)


The P-3 pliers model is earliest FISKARS model I own.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLW7Yh9fISFTEKdxPxu_zPvdIPWrpziMNYb4cT3JTCOEuKp2VUPENAn_VzG4qpZh5rAPK7lJOoN-KAX7BQQIOwcCo_sGoW2nVZmcUsBJcV9c0E7ya8XMSsr-9F7amdGSqy-Pohdq1G_YzUDqvcgnT5E7=w1600-h1200-no)


M-2 patent marking is same as normal P-3 GERBER models.
But as I mentioned before, normal P-3 GERBER models don't have the file.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 19, 2021, 04:12:09 PM
UPO 10 / 20
Black P-2 Pliers M-2 Patent Marking

UPO 11 / 20
Black P-2 Pliers M-2 and M-2L Patent Marking Mixed


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLW-FLhUngjZRzdCzKwUcfQRKbJZVHWRZb_QK8k7rYdQsQdqFxu9Td-OO1ZEEOIbje12Qvrp9rXC45YNeQA9iGCfjFF8MbO0-EPKHl4sqMCFW5xWASBs2Lj4q3SL7OSBr-mpi2ToAjds2LW9JD6hvN7w=w1600-h1200-no)
Upper: M-2 and M-2L mixed model
Lower: M-2 patent marking on the both handles


These two models have quite same component except the patent marking.
The mixed model has M-2L patent marking on the serrated blade side.
 

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVdaZjetG5J4nh6Pvs5L1QVjT9SnRtfu6dz6vbMNJCQ2Ry6vsEsBJm-yhSkEBP3RgQTmFkKi9TIv4Rj09IC7Ai1jAVOB6zlPCrp2gDdgM5zFzZdZbI1DHC6h1XfM74zceGi0AMSk8A4Nvjtqpvk6G4I=w1600-h1200-no)


Gap between handles: Extreme pinchy !

The mixed model is similar to what scrounger previously reported.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2177026.html#msg2177026


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU7QLlxIw_gAz5BYzhRmic8Oft8AlMApraPn3clfhxv7kDqCt4_ss6sprJj-9vQowXkQLVaZdJ9qJ9ZGH6cHPDcT_nQM88-o1mLdpzzeVDgxUoIqDRtDL9e7gAAHOIWYxEKjrt0rFi1PdMJ66Vth-Cw=w1600-h1200-no)


Upper: M-2L patent marking
Lower: M-2 patent marking

The font of M-2L seems to be the same size as M-1.
So it is possible that M-2L was earlier than M-2.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWgkMxaJPjsbb7DbtjVG6Vbn1jFSBmFwyjq05udGtWC4-HBRT3CuO8yYoQibraBuPxuUiKEWWbuQpVz1Wwli9JbXMBsIvs_zt-nEGvO69Vto_DZ5_GHKWUsmDwT1B_4957gTSDfCykbZ-rQ1eMJiPDc=w1600-h1200-no)


I described the shape of these lanyard ring as "Thin, grinded". Please let me know if you have a more accurate expression.

The grinded lanyard ring sticks out a little when folded inside the handle.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on July 19, 2021, 04:32:39 PM
Nice to see more of your collection hiraboo  :like:

I think your description of the lanyard types is OK. It will be difficult to offer a more detailed description without pictures. Having the comparison pictures is always the best to make a selection, unless you are already an expert  :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 21, 2021, 02:52:48 PM
> Max Stone


Thank you for your confirmation. I feel relief. \( ˆoˆ )/

Even in Japanese, it is difficult for me to explain the shape of a component.
And I am worried that I may inadvertently use nasty slang, even though I am explaining it seriously. (;´д`)
Just like "May I cut the cheese ?" =3



UPO 12 / 20
M-2L on Both Handles


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV2E7C2WiRwxVVp2AGpM5Bww27jN077O1zyz4fIYTPt-m60Ei9lA-zd723t7EnsWneaNRVhY-OasqwoCNDZj4_-_nyegBnDvqQow1zOoi_aZ6Spo7NIyP_sRSCbfnzmJwdrpLCS8ww8m1xLTsP6AV81=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWjsskL9_6aXnXgm5WYzmLbU3gfPnl4t68SNWDp-UkwFK1NQVNzFFovK5OewoDoH790nyRbH77BlOhXqB3oxWc9krEDwDpwAT1NP_wZWfGV23eF2UUzcfr4zPFlnIL5w3wTreLJsscdeInJraQFAMKP=w1600-h1200-no)


This model is V2.1.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWxLu_InRyU0UdnmZYiH0Hr9mKO8Tub1BMT4RfVZNeCfOYWleUb3fT5kUp-B-R8xnjzEuyHqAUh2MoWyl315PvkF49VN5z__7WHU5DcfI1o4QSmZtED8k4D3aSvUX3FGi_WZLhAHzmTNvVm6BbQ9Ubd=w1600-h1200-no)


In the last post, I mentioned M-2L patent marking(larger font) seemed earlier than M-2(smaller font). The number of models with M-2L seems to be less than M-2. I saw a model with M-2L patent marking on both handles for the first time.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXZe9JhbW9EhBLTrAKuzT2APbZ6Uz5ZaIsZRu-g-XxCTefQNUEFbrVdHZocSGsqlbA-B4z0gHp3mXPvBjqM2kGptQvcMPpzopqj2tjxPz4sceBo3p22TTpIGPSP9I8a6T4V8SCsedSig_-6irk_k9Kf=w1600-h1200-no)


But, ah... When I got it, one slide unlock button was gone.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 22, 2021, 03:26:33 PM
UPO 13 / 20
Break Time


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVYoFs-str0g2_uw2AIpOKK7J90qap_uarhO4ISMLhDVaZ57dvxbGZniMpTidkaybkIYz-cGm08R05lcs86zrRU96XPLpZMKdh--BApXAtPuUhUqvrSnTF9Q-tqlJXfiyf3ZPD_TgnB_y7FS5tPKxX_=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUzJGaV_sWXM6zWhzfGNh__EHoQksDLPSJGRuSX3_RdMun9TCHXHVe6fchmqNJIFCGSEyoNndt6OOVfgCxmejzBRO93d0yc49rA0gxhi5YHoCuVUPNDPsbIyD2lpfIywUyAk5_jpXCeCRFTbki_gfqd=w1600-h1200-no)


When I saw it at first, I thought it must be a new discovery.
Oh yeah I got an unknown model with a cable cutter !


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLX3DVs222QoK3DiSd8IDWLvdMIPUz6SX-YxdQd74xEs-jpgvnEcSf5Ejt26X7AY5tM1x-OvZZjagqpTiUuYM7ju7pCR0EiQEm4beQOk08d16wi9vJcbLx3KKJZ4VmB5ZOuzLYaKKj-2gCoYDVNGYtCe=w1600-h1200-no)


But it is not a cable cutter.
Somebody processed the original pliers.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWQdYuUgNmbevzrTFg_td2angXgZzQP8tGy-dzUEZBPxwyaiVL3LmpCSRotVPb8WxTeTbuDt9j6bIRk6ZCzCs6l66FA7K-v5a1moN0e7KCxG-xEgSgHqbbKFRuaFArFMqU5DK2THQyhM5-A50vOeDYC=w1600-h1200-no)


Apparently the original pliers is the P-4 type.

If someone needs a tool like this, something like a nippers, it is easier to buy a nippers than to make it.
So I thik someone cut the broken pliers.

If it is a prototype, I am very happy.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on July 22, 2021, 07:08:25 PM
I agree with your suggestion that the tip was broken and then reshaped. This is the most plausible explanation.  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 23, 2021, 04:13:31 PM
> Max Stone


Thank you for your reply. :hatsoff:
It's fun to imagine a lot about Mr. Pinchy ! (*´∇`*)



UPO 14 / 20
V2.0 with File


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLX-cchHJxxBj6creaC66CloAaRF2g4lMlmGwwmE6O-2HVXjLAC-51SOnGnlH_tiimu4uF8-EWxLLUOjZEtQy9UTOWs7HMMcODhX78y9S07j7jf6kehe-GRBWL5UPQNGlIhyaNC2RpPKm8WG9hHpdh8V=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV7V1SMg8tE0U4MbLya3TaYKR4oVeHuXXbmwH1pLGySxwA5xJvJdPOFmSoDyKZ-9VbTazOE8QCRu_BTjgh___oEdrMzDHjGO5a5bC68zBNiQOqC9uyznEFtbhKqzKI3WgtUNa0kWHjW6y5JQ7c7NU8w=w1600-h1200-no)


As I mentioned before (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2263056.html#msg2263056), the file have appeared instead of the utility blade since P-4 type pliers era.
So combination of P-2 pliers and the file is too early event. I am very surprised to find this one.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWxHQFFlEKXugEPBrfVJYimD-kA5FAgiQbdPiEWYyPxG0dDxvScK1HEN0h3WWvATBmsFdwNTkP32Qd4R7dJUiHwG2BKbVUa42ZXfvaAVF89bzSZxadr8nDVHFF9QFtPKwlMbPLLtwETmok3HaTumv_G=w1600-h1200-no)


The double lined font of GERBER, the thin grinded lanyard ring, the angled can opener craw and M-1 type patent marking are all early features, except the file.
Has anyone modified this?


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVzxL0vrQSU7KwQdGeUteaVaPaPbgPj4H_68p8z1qr6oLEQTaEyuet-RZQilDsbSH5PHgkdUGyNkNZftK08pyxXHMvL9OvctWqeUEDsyHVjERRKkHJA17IDTk67QrNZAfQZHi21apZWvYJ2CmK2hKxt=w1600-h1200-no)
Patent markings
Right to left: M-2, M-2L, M-1


Oh I also talked about the size of patent markings before (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2264481.html#msg2264481).
I think they made M-2L marking with same font as M-1 at first, then they changed it to a smaller font and made M-2 marking.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 24, 2021, 04:46:31 PM
UPO 15 / 20
Black Pre-production Utility Blade


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWZrw1GahQypJ2bW7cvovf5cGUjJR8LuMMEoZnrWfue2y_bOhsl8YqIPk__NSzVu2_43JGsQzBiVL4dkCQ_9tNTpQYUQcP5IS6LQK40D04vp5PVw9xzE4wjiNISxJfo3OMVcUbKNgKQvMSl0S3lPsM8=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVA6hC9vV6vqsNzwGUQdnz0E2GGDx7csGWwGFEYZuCsox9cSNmLMEjPA9VhsVhG1EpE0TmsJO9LJKz3gI3ABy7JfzjpLojt43pNM-Rt_NcBazVwThu42QILPz2egoUBWN-D8xHzknvJWrl9p3_2qWZ9=w1600-h1200-no)


This is black V2.0, early model with P-2 pliers.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUQqyPLt35jkpiXVfPxPdo5kToSCOOhnkrHnpiJqZOTdg7vQKa4WYHJtkD-3Fj2fkVeqTvde1_oBdQC2D5L6QWa18CG75_TjopO2wdCgyeryu8mn0lFX3R3orQzoO4QNDcyQnH0mC2hRveO1wpG2qL9=w1600-h1200-no)


If you look closely, you can see that the nail nick on the utility blade is not in the correct position.
I think this is pre-production utility blade.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWi8uDCLzzQu67OM7ebLU5CFWswAs_QxDnnXLByIngP-UkW6Ask4QVd6L6oavP9ThA2GN0VX7Rekpv95b0k0T-v9Pdt49CoVl1NQFWc9qUr4Ql34JH7fqKvX2tz-n86DBZ0kgamVBiYLQgcbCbSyx--=w1800-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVMEZMhgemHy6Ey0XN6GQVYPFRa_cJ-WLXTC2WcX2LYm4eap0_xqBOvUl1fllN89dbaX9gieNYh9v6Y8ejNh_BqM6cRvFSNS8rGErPio8PxWK5Ohz3wAqqrKxvakLhZIg9S4BDW6SwJMLqdDP7hk_PJ=w1800-h1200-no)
Upper: pre-production utility blade
lower: normal utility blade


One difference between them is the location of the nail nick. Another difference is the presence/absence of the "GERBER" mark.
I suspect that the pre-production utility blade had the same manufacturing process as a regular blade, until engraving "GERBER".
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on July 24, 2021, 07:53:04 PM
Very nice to see the pre-production model  :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on July 24, 2021, 09:00:46 PM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 26, 2021, 04:03:08 PM
> all


Thank you very much ! ( ˘ ³˘)


About the pre-production utility blade;

Until recently, I decided it was a prototype because I found only SS one.
But now I have a total of three. I introduced BO one in last post, I will mention another SS one after.
So it may not proper that I call them "pre-production". They may be just a "early model". (´~`)
I welcome new discoveries and new opinions!



UPO 16 / 20
V2.0 Black One/Two Handle Cut-outs Mixed


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUCij7R1eaFzV7mB8hwhgU39HohVqD-_L9PvrTiCkYKtpZuQGX_2DPceYdmgF0pXzOEhi_gDuBuwBpDWl_xVsN8JfCN8nZsgbWxCOwzuIHnO99MX8msVKYR_Wf392SaePgDECE-j4xqqz49KyT0-9f2=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWn5ryWjAshYJD70E18M0uapR0HBJgDHGoBcuao6Q66WK961LAQ_t9FuMbt9X3sDU-ZCK5XeWLysK9HixpR8Gaoe6U8h8KADzp_ilhPgooZN7l4pcOZ7-xM-cAV9oWSHwOVC9EM_Qhk_yylghX5-J3V=w1600-h1200-no)


This is a V2.0 model.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVY7Mu6CSaItEC5Gy43Iybe7E8rgPsCjDHhI3DBKCJMAvcJxBYVbKurQP_eBpquK3xOtBFR-85n25I-wUchBTCMcCCtfbQDap-QLpdB3rAwD1dMtMKusWPyI5wg2htCT0YwTijtJaqMQmtzhIKkynGb=w1600-h1200-no)


As you see, the handle of serrated blade side has only one cut-out. The other handle has two cut-outs.
One cut-out handle was a feature of the early V1(mirror finish) models. So I am surprised the combination of P-2 pliers, one cut-out handle and black oxide finish.
The black color of the one cut-out handle seems pale. It may have something to do with its origin(mirror finish parts).


By the way, this utility blade is a normal type. The nail nick is useless because it is behind the handle when folded.

...Oh, wait !

Is this the answer to why the nail nick of pre-production utility blade was placed inside ?


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU5k6ApuBy5q4SKKkUqMZZHUtViHpIZ0rcVMwDMSdmIvYx08GZFV9Da1yPJkU-DyJ5YSmoXMKxU86BKiidvr67ymjV6ynjAeXlQXz7Me2wBPIZvh9_-0TATFsM5HOLUc_1e8nzOlRR9nBPE-Qfd3a5k=w1600-h1200-no)


And the thick and grinded lanyard ring is also a feature of V1 models... C'mon !
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on July 27, 2021, 07:51:19 AM
I think you have the answer why the nail nick was on the inside. Good discovery!  :like:

It seems that Gerber was fine-tuning the design during early production and there were examples of parts being mixed up as design features changed.  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on July 27, 2021, 07:53:25 AM
I think you have the answer why the nail nick was on the inside. Good discovery!  :like:

It seems that Gerber was fine-tuning the design during early production and there were examples of parts being mixed up as design features changed.  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 28, 2021, 11:33:42 AM
> Max Stone


Thank you very much !
It's fun to see the history of Gerber's improvements, but it is a hard work. ┐('~`;)┌
I'm glad if my opinion is correct.



UPO 17 / 20
V1.2 with Thick Lanyard


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWJEhb57nN-kR9pMJjNlCs0LPCit9m0TeyAz8OshDPxZe__AcV7D2ZFzoIOT9ED2g7HRNQW8n1hAjMD70AnSxZ3kxGYF60wP9jAGM0tcG4Y3PCsF-1-x4e5EeqrJ4xlzPo-oaCrYq1r9ZPxAOKCCUTA=w1600-h1200-no?authuser=0)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWzaGa_4DRvTBNLhWbvj16eIyAJna--BEwxH0x-hDTZf7fSHxwZC-TKYM31lNuUadGGh6eHp7Vb-8cFHO1paJZNXRfGMDudYF4yslQBaWLtjhIyD12tTnSV7cw-ZQZgbExLun9s6mVi4liDfpZJCOlr=w1600-h1200-no?authuser=0)


This is a V1.2 model. Both handles have two cut-outs. And the position of nail nicks are correct.
 
I introduced almost same model except the lanyard before (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2099505.html#msg2099505).


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUDoeXW9kuUa_N5IIx7T_Xj3oVX7x_b0r_M3n74vfP7ADPf3h6ku8YOikgyaVzCCD7mrUM8Yuf1UQXe34tcNsGtwltFa_4tK_nFdwC1c2fNZ2fP1eaHPn9zjOaT2_2BJVduiQ7w2EJkOcj1TcW9i6Is=w1600-h1200-no?authuser=0)
Upper: V1.2 with thick lanyard (same as above)
Lower: V1.2 with thin lanyard (introduced before)


The turning point of thick lanyard to thin, and one cut-out on handle to two were almost same timing.
So, these two models could be a judgement material when I decide which event was occurred at first.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXHnOy9aLzaYuRJmA2Eui29wk4XvJTbw4ayLbNCDUWfbRX-r7ZCDuWB0TlG3R_kuQnW7-rP_W2bAeDNJiiuxgriLvpTHWTCHU0tkEZW0s1mslf6xowgu8E8Gz6Ljit-wyXwYgguhiIrDI8DJTb9iY27=w1600-h1200-no?authuser=0)
Upper: V1.2 with thick lanyard
Lower: V1.2 with thin lanyard


Comparison of thickness.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on July 28, 2021, 03:51:29 PM
Off topic but, why can't Fiskars bring back that scissors size, with the current spring design!?!? That would make the Pro Scout and Bladeless an even better tool!!! (or even incorporate it to the Basic model by replacing the current openers for the combo tool of the Suspension NXT!) :think: :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on July 28, 2021, 06:14:05 PM
Off topic but, why can't Fiskars bring back that scissors size, with the current spring design!?!? That would make the Pro Scout and Bladeless an even better tool!!! (or even incorporate it to the Basic model by replacing the current openers for the combo tool of the Suspension NXT!) :think: :tu:

Because these were terrible scissors - the later Fiskars scissors were much better. There's a reason Gerber stopped fitting them very early in their evolution of the Mr Pinchies.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on July 28, 2021, 11:31:56 PM
Oooh, ok; thanks, Greg. I thought they might have been better. :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Gareth on July 29, 2021, 10:14:32 PM
Oooh, ok; thanks, Greg. I thought they might have been better. :tu:

I've never tried them myself but I remember it being said that these were the worst scissors "Fiskars" ever made. :D 
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on July 30, 2021, 06:04:01 AM
I've never tried them myself but I remember it being said that these were the worst scissors "Fiskars" ever made. :D

To be fair I had an idea these might have been designed and made before Fiskars actually got control of Gerber MT production.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Gareth on July 30, 2021, 02:10:01 PM
To be fair I had an idea these might have been designed and made before Fiskars actually got control of Gerber MT production.

I think I'm right in saying that they did start making them after Fiskars had bought Gerber.  However I also suspect that the moment Fiskars realised what was going on they quickly put a stop to it.  :D
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 30, 2021, 04:21:32 PM
I have try to cut klinex several times. But I couldn't ! (´Д`|||)


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWAiK0U5z5oOGDiyqIoyCp2mD9oWNCjN9YlyEfO0NXfx2zQbm8ZZBcagar-NNhR58gdwhsQjk9fkiXQFXT58C1TTA7X6W0XygDeBIHnQNB7yBVwfTE-g5NqZ2XttwjwE7cdDwvK4ytKMEp2n_1oNUrO=w1600-h1200-no)


Totally useless... but I really love this shape. (´ε`*)


Now I am preparing next post to introduce UPO 18 / 20. But on the way, I made a new discovery. ('O'*)
So please wait next post just a little.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on July 30, 2021, 05:55:46 PM
Just want to say a huge thanks for all your work to this Hiraboo. And of course to all the others that add new informations and keep this thread going  :cheers:



...
Now I am preparing next post to introduce UPO 18 / 20. But on the way, I made a new discovery. ('O'*)
So please wait next post just a little.

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Max Stone on July 30, 2021, 08:25:34 PM
Just want to say a huge thanks for all your work to this Hiraboo. And of course to all the others that add new informations and keep this thread going  :cheers:

100%  :iagree: great work hiraboo. I look forward to see a group photo of all your Pinchys when you finish showing each in such good detail.  :salute:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on July 31, 2021, 12:01:11 AM
Quote from: Max Stone link=topic=74830.msg2267322#msg2267322 date=1627669534[b
]
100%  :iagree: great work hiraboo[/b]. I look forward to see a group photo of all your Pinchys when you finish showing each in such good detail.  :salute:

Just want to say a huge thanks for all your work to this Hiraboo. And of course to all the others that add new informations and keep this thread going  :cheers:


  :iagree:
Thank you all for your research, knowledge, collections, web site management and most of all, your time; the wealth of information found in MT.o (also fun to go through and participate) is invaluable to appreciate "these crazy gadgets".
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on July 31, 2021, 07:44:24 AM
> All


The honor is more than I deserve.  :hatsoff:
Thank you, thank you very much. (*ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)



UPO 18 / 20
Match and Mismatch Nail Nick Mixed


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLULWj5vI7HVWU6lRqXxhHKeGRE8dPI8HpGtkCHN6mlhcbnhNAY1R-tAYu8aOwbkhvtrkWNWBbwDmavEb8CiZc05B4PKo4ZAH6gyj3dvXcNAGd7s8YP4w0wR2tFo_wtCnCesxG6vLzDxG2RevF6KkI-c=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVa6eRS8d37NLTOohBMn5uI7D-6TAKmO4zldcVpuVIt82KqIAYY3NLP6-x4Z8GZlZDzCF3_spjdHjgjEJiIHnYEqc-ManVJv3TBOZB09qWFk_zs1Tpsqdn8XpqIGzBlM9sfSOvDRYdyZRBoZR2GKSiD=w1600-h1200-no)


In previous post (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg1890686.html#msg1890686), Greg reported the V1.1.5 model.
The features of V1.1.5 are one handle cut-out, matched nail nick on PE blade, and mismatched nail nick on SE blade.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWKnLmgTY6KNb9p9QVqHpK_0n-MPjbtT-wvM-AtTDkSG9jK-dS14ebJzOMBolqes564yqbDzaEBt6q1LhHSJyRiewyms756r29Hqgr_kLQsSkNocu91WdfJ1KWblkq_ONSys7MxDJi4_nWa3IuEmiaZ=w1800-h1200-no)


But about this model, the match and mismatch are the opposite.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXNm7XXhvBMcRwILPbvwRdTZh09zLwElzSt3EThcoZgUlgpMLs9UxZ1M_nWXCg6GANBsuD5JImUOcXy2meHsruLI3GmQ-NxLDbIllzqtFVL7vSzv5MTK3I4E8DmEozIl4OQm_axug9WXlntQ6SSWyqx=w1600-h1200-no)


Looking closely, there is no "GERBER USA" engraved on the PE blade.
Do the blades with mismatched nail-nick have no "GERBER USA" engraving ?
I checked other V1 models.

So I made a new discovery.
In conclusion, there are three types of blades.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXLQ_JhRdUL7YlL7sK3YCPeycATOW_n5_1yADUaQQfaqztcrcbyaMnJygWe5UEvgzw5dPh3_hE_hBDwxkViVsLeiM0oeUCsse7zAMBzGBgvqOqZTwLsQEiLMhkrXyGaGx8sDI0ahssXRLltzAd6Edwt=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWhiLs93TKxC00--Sl4r8ocwMrdPdI6foIbitLrTS-VMr9xLyYzUmVJver1C2oTTeyoBoMpS_aXKQuQxW9tHV4tgI7dkV2ifYzDM2A5KhSO5lgDuPUhFxfdinSjWZNSxhOQ_KWwjOijYWUrvLGBEi4e=w1600-h1200-no)


Blades variation

          "GERBER USA"
          Engraved
                       
          Nail nick position
・Type I
   (upper)
-
inside
(mismatch)

・Type II
   (middle)
inside
(mismatch)

・Type III
   (lower)
outside
(match)




And about the serrated blades, there are quite the same three variations too.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXpP8aXRcpT4FNqoXYHdxeEcbHM2ghd2AoJyzPJ-Harxzxfxk-MT8gRyjW9nFsQjrf_oTQ0yTd1_NI_fW4fEJxv-mZsvLhl2CUyqcj6JCz0B0vkiTeKPPVSah60ma4pmpgeFD-TwdRP7v8goK9QgMCX=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWlO6pnkKIdFmbiti8KSua_pG1vQSuf_JQWCThTVQoHzD7Iyen556fT6QjdcIwLKdTCQeVd7Tp9DwvpOhX50Y3hoMT-kOJHJuh91ayV9n4-XaDkg15_62Ue-j_jIOLSKx1Tri2EuhJ6lf-E0k_HIzXg=w1600-h1200-no)
Type I (Upper), Type II (Middle), Type III (Lower)
The features are the same as in the table above.


I must include these information and revise next chart !


By the way, do you remember I said (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2263367.html#msg2263367) there are 829,440 models in calculation.
Now we know there are three plain edge blades and three serrated edge blades.
Let's calculate again !

829,440 x 3 x 3
= 7,464,960

Things are getting worse...
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on July 31, 2021, 08:06:41 AM
By the way, do you remember I said (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2263367.html#msg2263367) there are 829,440 models in calculation.
Now we know there are three plain edge blades and three serrated edge blades.
Let's calculate again !

829,440 x 3 x 3
= 7,464,960

Things are getting worse...


It's a bit scary to think about just how many variations there are in the "Mr Pinchy" world alone (and I have 3 boxes full of them !    :facepalm:  )
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on August 01, 2021, 11:59:29 AM
> Greg


3 boxes ?
I heard you store your collection in 3 cargo containers.
(  Д ) ⊙ ⊙



UPO 19 / 20
Black V1


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLW3xPz8dnztJYffo-nfI4h4G0xv7F8BlTf1RTRYEeQN5IiWJHBOpHv5IGNApLArw0v7MwQi98XcA0DTefRDJ-P56yB-k7LEOXW-jpFZjnEScE0syuf4ZqtJHtw6dUu7hVWD-ZHDFjt8eO2VRKJcGfSx=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXCyHbIdYXXHitR-45ZG9GIUVcuEALH16baxWve_EnrDqaAEk5kTt8HbkF-cSabYBF7zmv6uq4ommgX6GHwQqo1WvO2bA8z1hTJzW0MHbIIAQxRPx9jeeYutYPmYNQ1MtgLTx3AQQgefC-YfjMSqzW3=w1600-h1200-no)


To be honest, black V1 model is not Unidentified Pinchy Object.
It was reported by gerleatherberman before (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg1843817.html#msg1843817). And I put it in the previous chart.
Finally I got this, so this time I will introduce my black V1.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV7d8xWczukexMchJ6TC0rGJllYoKvgagvTVR0a6l6rHrmtZ39l--1VnbCwCjoKkNJ1d0ALKiA2QUWeNfz2v_WALtgvQ2_ru5AOQytGrmNYhqwK9ZcMJ89cc6Z4p1sS5xl-WbJkv_cj6AuORPB-0SRx=w1800-h1200-no)


Both handles have only one cut-out, and both blades have mismatched nail nick ("GERBER USA" engraved on). This model is classified as a V1.1.
V1.1 is the same as the V1.0 except for the "FIRST PRODUCTION RUN" etching. So GERBER seemed to produce the black model very early on.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV31SB0Q6LYKn1UKsHtVKlOMNQJxnMvz1Y6f-K5VaKW4SbqEu93GTNjVp9-QE23SdnFQc7VcCJmfKr6-rhjkABIcXhhXkGt-oTuwdl2nI1LfYorZbH7yWfHWyGhrUybMASo-yYRJBMTfOcEpvpsoflO=w1600-h1200-no)


I tried to cut Kleenex again, using the black scissors. But I couldn't cut it again.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on August 01, 2021, 03:43:07 PM
 :like:

It's a pity. I think with a bit of some tuning those scissors could have worked  :think:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on August 01, 2021, 04:56:07 PM
> Greg

3 boxes ?
I heard you store your collection in 3 cargo containers..


 :rofl:

That's a slight exaggeration, I've only got  96 Mr Pinchies   ;)  I will admit the missus insisted I spread all the boxes out a bit  ( I think she was worried about them being too heavy in one spot and going through the floor ....  :o  )
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on August 01, 2021, 05:50:58 PM
 :o   :ahhh
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on August 03, 2021, 04:14:10 PM
> McStitchy


I gave up the adjustment. (T▽T)
This scissors is not something to use, it's something to enjoy watching.



> Greg

7,464,960 - 96 = 7,464,864
I will advise your wife that her husband has no intention of stopping the collection.
( ̄∀ ̄*)



UPO 20 / 20
Matt Finished P-1 Pliers


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXfSw-_kfSv6rHQb2qgMcwdDRvi4IL2UE06qr6bL0vjwiGmUtLsHdF00_G5DvvQZpdqaXSI2IVEaU8vtrRT59Lfqrbze1QDhsGpY-P7zhJ-hr72ThLFexwhdUM48kYS6FtOWJtZdeceQvD-QiSQzflr=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWqwJtMjsFeJbDfc1kn4WHq-wHR8g1fM4nttvXJTlU9p6iUejds-fRzQMJFEwH1EukPIpybqcxCfSTtKWNadqASJ9BqCd5AGnMtX1qJoXEvnm1TVgH5LeUUVfH-OBWxBErUhmTu4y_KcnTymv0ROLi9=w1600-h1200-no)


There are many variations of Mr. Pinchy. Among them, I think the V1 models with a beautiful mirror finish are exceptional. Not only the surface finish, but also the pliers head is made very conscientious.
Therefore, I had thought that the mirror finished surface and the P-1 pliers were inseparable attributes, until I found this matt finished P-1 model.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXxiqqc7ObNtVBjS6n8D4GP_62DT09K18jG_vMfC9yEyg8_-BNn1TeYw67WnSoHlrGxTVF_I6YfiUJcSU6ThKTY16i4KE1qJ6W9rB4THzNrUKRrb5PGj2eV5iUPTk0l8HO2Tbts7uHQp0hCOnekoVVc=w1600-h1200-no)


And this one also have pre-production utility blade. It is rare but several times I find this type of utility blade on ebay. As I mentioned before, I think it is proper that this type may be named "early type", not "pre-production".

It is difficult to distinguish between P-1 pliers and P-2 in the pictures, on an auction site for example. I will point out some differences to determine the P-1 and P-2 pliers.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWbhqJ2mmnmusY4huRiORwZtJmegVJJjrkwlJyqoWCdUtVFA3YhbmKMVed5GvXB0rNenLc3JYxdCdS7eKeGtm9Y0ZyJ_LiQJk6i11m9ai6P41NDNxCT9kBDfC8awT8SVpEi4jhAnNdjk1-fRAhlsGuY=w1600-h1200-no)
Right to left;
The order is the same in the pictures below.


They are very similar!

You can see a little difference between them when closed position.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXS-YcIPjQslKKx9nV1Lk3KRK5sEJ51ewyAUEF5uMDdC-Su8R0Ef7oxVMbyzJIW-BIILGCD7gbSR8fDoPiWS8uGIfeLWqqohZrlAFOK13PVNomnxVVj9eHHK1JrEinwyPy85t1_IiG8kXK58mRH170L=w1600-h1200-no)


The root of P-1 pliers looks thick and the tip looks thin. And the whole looks more like a triangle.
Ah...I think it is hard to understand.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWYb3nvToNowKSAhyqatWG6pkfAPHee-gR_YL-Q0hVCSRZa0dZXkmz461yAGHvVcFRW17uNm0MNNPXXI3-0GkJ61lYKKe2XWOVJDRmClMdo3k64UU_rbU6u9pdkpgBhBPW36IKxIFsPz_VoQ7UOKxjj=w1600-h1200-no)


The number of pliers "teeth(I don't know their real name)" is also different.
P-1 pliers have 11 "teeth". On the other hand, P-2 pliers have 5 "teeth".

The most characteristic is the side view.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUpKYokp3lRL6YXxP1Zspbvz42lIWB786t5mkIerUpIbRzSOBYKuSL2jJuQset8XIiFfNWGF9uLBKiMidMACbUcZHnQbIjBAce7gSfRrM17VUqBBO3qgn5gROujG5JyIA2L7fQcTLi1BiCCdZyp4f11=w1800-h1200-no)


Looking at the P-1 pliers from the side, it looks like a needle-nose.
On the other hand, P-2 pliers looks like a blunt-nose.

I hope you find this information useful.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on August 03, 2021, 05:50:09 PM

The number of pliers "teeth(I don't know their real name)" is also different.
P-1 pliers have 11 "teeth". On the other hand, P-2 pliers have 5 "teeth".

I hope you find this information useful.

Excellent, interesting & useful info hiraboo, thank you  :tu: :tu: :tu: :salute: :hatsoff:

How would you classify a V1.? Mr Pinchy with no teeth on the pliers at all (yes, completely smooth) ? 

I'm pretty sure it was a prototype or pre-production tool as it also has a file machined into a long skinny awl.  The seller was the son of an ex-Gerber employee, and I have purchased several oddities from him over the years.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on August 03, 2021, 06:44:50 PM
Oh, till now I thought Mr.Pinchy pliers were all the same thickness at the tip until the needle-nose appeared with v5  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on August 05, 2021, 10:48:53 AM
> Greg


Wow toothless, it's so funny ! Σ(~ロ~;)

It seems that there are other prototype components as well.
For example;
・The long screwdriver Gareth reported (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,17190.msg2262338.html#msg2262338) in the "New for 1992" thread.
・The hoof pick ? Go Army, Beat Navy reported (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg1950005.html#msg1950005) in this thread before.

I don't know how to classify them. I think it's the only one. It is an unclassifiable treasure. (○´∀`)b



> McStitchy


Oh yes, I am surprised too. Σ(゚口゚;)//
P-1 pliers don't seem to be strong enough. So it seems they quickly improved the pliers.
 


UPO Extra Edition
Two Types of FPRs


I have thought that "FIRST PRODUCTION RUN" meant "the first production lot". In other words, I have thought they produced FPRs under the same situation, assembling same parts.
So I have thought all FPRs were exactly the same.

Oh, I was wrong. They didn't say that it was the first lot.
Do you remember that I mentioned there are sub types of blades in previous post about UPO 18 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2267513.html#msg2267513) ?
The blades of the FPR have the mismatched nail nick. The blades with the mismatched nail nick classified into two types, depending on the presence / absence of the "GERBER USA" engraving.
Therefore, there may be at least two types of FPRs.


It is not my fantasy...


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWeCpH5_2tSmPkNhIuLDfjvT498vVnfTkJrU6WecHppJDLJD8MWfkMkyUhBwAw9pT5d5aOGkhRfIytIW4RGdPbFMTsZNINHtwntS_EI6tCx9Gce97PoJM6mD2OpnBw668f55VjyA2MpR7TG8MomyacA=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXW2klGKyVpxJe1p0ufwTtXXjXH-wz_Jh2gFRO9adCN-g3JvezLTetN0wA8JHNu14N72EGOjoVG4xQLPPTHsYbjPgW9UHF-1O_O2uq-_VuQ5N7WhPyzQeD8DPjs4GPgjsWKEKQ8IvbVFlY5AwkA1SMk=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLW1R77CYPDvSi0q2DyPEsFkrzg01LF4KywgTVT5O5vEnrB88cWWXcbpUzy0Se9k11FxNs8jOpnPm1KeZnBic6m77Z4er545XoG5OxzoJQ8j-2uGItp8RLExYD0gqQjVKvc4lSqog6tuEU-GralNyIci=w1600-h1200-no)
Upper: FPR, "GERBER USA" engraved on both blades
Lower: FPR, nothing engraved on both blades
The position of the "FIRST PRODUCTION RUN" marking seems to be slightly different.


This time I revised the chart including these two types of FPRs.
Sorry I made you wait.



GERBER MULTI-PLIER Pinchology 6th Edition


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLW3R3QuwhLCd7c548RmCLAJpqfFVHUlBdRLpIq-2a8AnF6KNdAwlKp4X4jENldk2kH5b6BBA9HBokVIbUoT6kN_YagbT626D5L0vK3W8OQyH_C5DC5dkdbrLboUXEfbko2cLr7KIqnRSz54NoGkG1h0=w4962-h3568-no)
Please right click to download.

↓PDF version here.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on August 05, 2021, 03:17:39 PM
Excellent work! Thank you Hiraboo  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on August 11, 2021, 05:39:38 AM
 :iagree: :like: :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Vjdotson on August 17, 2021, 06:04:39 AM
Newish to the forum and thought I'd join in on the fun.  Here is my Mr. Pinchy that I have slightly modified and love using. I have had this thing since early to mid-90s if my memory serves me correctly.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on August 17, 2021, 08:31:50 AM
Welcome VJ  :hatsoff:
Cool mod on the can-opener  :tu:

Looks lkke a version 4.1 Mr.Pinchy to me which puts it to the mid to late 90s in my estimation.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Vjdotson on August 31, 2021, 10:52:00 PM
And my newest tool...I believe it is the version 5 from what I have read on the forum.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on September 01, 2021, 05:37:42 AM
Cool !  :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on September 01, 2021, 08:43:04 AM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on September 04, 2021, 06:35:52 PM
About Gerber Multi–Plier Timeline


As you know, there seems no clear evidence to determine when the subtypes of Mr. Pinchy were manufactured. I also had given up thinking about the timeline.
But I overlooked something important.
Now I will try to guess the timeline.



About Gerber Patent


Gerber Multi-Plier were related to at least two patents, US 5,142,721 and US 5,212,844.
Here are the first pages of these patents document.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVYLy6eYgl6wfU-aSyG11gM0R8TVVmUOcnGIyQ_Kb3hbMoJKQ574oqkf86AQ_Lgk5dvptFVJQXwEBegzrFWHQ8IcPU6OkzTAlDCDyRZtks5DECzeUEoQV-8LmOO2bvoOUr2sDo3OMuHb3q6MhKho1PU=w2320-h3408-no)
Patent US 5,142,721
POCKET TOOL WITH RETRACTABLE JAWS
Filed Mar. 8, 1991
Date of Patent Sep. 1, 1992


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUfGuHFTSENC5r8u1uXpu8HmNxyAaV1HpNnARt3suEisN8nlwuwek8UCpEph_FM0kVFCl0Msa7NVk9wNQrVPjNopwUoNuvgJ92MtlYHXei7CmMOgHwn-m1QrENfiDDVB10fMJX80hCP7_ReNjlNJf0x=w2320-h3408-no)
Patent US 5,212,844
POCKET TOOL WITH RETRACTABLE JAWS
Filed Jul. 28, 1992
Date of Patent May. 25, 1993


Usually there is some time lag among filing the patent documents and authorization.
Between this time lag, most manufactures will indicate “PATENT PENDING” and caution other rivals not to make similar items. After the patent authorization, they will get the patent number and indicate it proudly.

Of course Gerber did that. So I need to look up the patent indication / mark closely.
OK, let's go.



M-1
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVq14QCYsb0QRdlb4XUknO3uJG1a2K0RhMncAb5UWwShjEmHwC9XRsRKOJLP2fVuVfGSWhyrWxp4rfd09GzEhX4G8YIkUCwIjuS4msktuSzpIPaqNI5pUp7JtO9gFiidYvC2zLqPfZMt1tATFPDZ_LM=w320-h160-no)
PATENT
PENDING


Term,
From the first production to the patent US 5142721 authorized date.
Start ~ Sep. 1992


M-2
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU-jAF6mMZl10cTL61xAR3amf_K2-CAP0hsZSav-_KPE5maAmHGta0JleqTk8cQpR8SmmefEWElt_w48_ugttWhiXumBdNvR__dvdVrZrZrGIpnNrVk7-bEg0YWcGlDx1MOyz1PmL1VYXWU9sT5ovkf=w320-h160-no)
U.S. PATENT NO.
5142721


Term,
From the patent US 5142721 authorized date to the patent US 5212844 authorized date.
Sep. 1992 ~ May 1993



M-3
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUJslQRn9wAQSV8eTgsocUFOEChIdJfcEBzBpAhw10N8ilXiAs-eHOI_QU4JSZNYT5dJ_F2vgfE2pzwb6oyqSjBweaIArDA1Ehdc2_v2YwoyWd9oUPo_kxAZNZVgCpAzIOCqu2b-GbZGz3SXcg-7oOA=w320-h160-no)
U.S. PATENT NO.
5142721 / 5142844
Gerber mistyped “5212844” as “5142844”.


Term,
From the patent US 5212844 authorized date to the day when the M-4 type patent marking was appeared.
May 1993 ~ Nov. 1995?



M-4
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLX_t6Mw4PD7fX8z0q50Sf-4K73hlu6rogvHvAgfsc6u4xMaS6xCpJP5yngs5sDvOf3Qd_ad0VPJISlekv1hhabR4HflaSWQv9Fn9clpqZZvsFtWTI9qkjR9M6D_TjN1DUyK8XhhnvMZl8Oh3MZJ7VwU=w320-h160-no)
U.S. PATENT
5142721
5212844
PAT PEND


It suggests the existence of a third patent. But I could not detect it. I need to take another way to approach.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWA7mNvoQVqh633mpLHOwvOyaHxnI3iBmCfA9YPs5i34uHF08duYkXgFRVUopl9mqSMt4nmGWfL2ksDpI87yDeHI0Sjnv9B7RjBRkSMjXQoYsYXAeRbW80QQqqSm-z8rW5EeUWqrCjgc4iqqJeco-Jv=w1600-h1200-no)
Reference: A box of MP600 D.E.T.
Related patents; US 5,142,721; US 5,212,844; US 6,088,860; 5,946,752; 610,520,260; 6,305,041; DE 29708077.6; DE 692232120.9; EP 0653975; FI 108621.
Is there what I'm looking for?


The M-4 type patent marking was appeared with V5. Fortunately, I think I can guess when V5 was newly released. Needle-nose pliers were one of the features of V5, so some sellers might have introduced it as the new model of Multi-Pliers in the advertisement.
Yes, I found such an advertisement in a Japanese magazine.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWhMaVRyq7f6BNOTQIv9mqaqaAbvlPu-Hcl37Mi5kSa5NUX6QoGs-YIz7WoxUi-mab2No5JpKj3zBji74Y4kStXX0iviMhrL9PQ5GRefh6E61plZfSznkjurzeitX8GhC_nG4vv991Rbboj3SgPeS8P=w1600-h1200-no)
Nishimura, N. (Eds.) (December 1995). "Advertisement of knives shop CREEK," Knife Magazine No.55 (Vol.10 No.6), p39. Japan: KK World Photo Press


This magazine was published on Dec. 1, 1995 in Japan. So, I think V5 was sold at least on Nov. 1995.

Term,
From production of V5 model to the end.
Nov. 1995? ~ end


Summary

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVq14QCYsb0QRdlb4XUknO3uJG1a2K0RhMncAb5UWwShjEmHwC9XRsRKOJLP2fVuVfGSWhyrWxp4rfd09GzEhX4G8YIkUCwIjuS4msktuSzpIPaqNI5pUp7JtO9gFiidYvC2zLqPfZMt1tATFPDZ_LM=w320-h160-no)   Start ~ Sep. 1992

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU-jAF6mMZl10cTL61xAR3amf_K2-CAP0hsZSav-_KPE5maAmHGta0JleqTk8cQpR8SmmefEWElt_w48_ugttWhiXumBdNvR__dvdVrZrZrGIpnNrVk7-bEg0YWcGlDx1MOyz1PmL1VYXWU9sT5ovkf=w320-h160-no)   Sep. 1992 ~ May 1993

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUJslQRn9wAQSV8eTgsocUFOEChIdJfcEBzBpAhw10N8ilXiAs-eHOI_QU4JSZNYT5dJ_F2vgfE2pzwb6oyqSjBweaIArDA1Ehdc2_v2YwoyWd9oUPo_kxAZNZVgCpAzIOCqu2b-GbZGz3SXcg-7oOA=w320-h160-no)   May 1993 ~ Nov. 1995?

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLX_t6Mw4PD7fX8z0q50Sf-4K73hlu6rogvHvAgfsc6u4xMaS6xCpJP5yngs5sDvOf3Qd_ad0VPJISlekv1hhabR4HflaSWQv9Fn9clpqZZvsFtWTI9qkjR9M6D_TjN1DUyK8XhhnvMZl8Oh3MZJ7VwU=w320-h160-no)   Nov. 1995? ~ end
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on September 04, 2021, 07:09:06 PM
Wow !  Amazing detective works Hiraboo !
We have a timeline now thanks to you  :ahhh
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on September 06, 2021, 06:48:37 AM
> McStitchy

Thank you very much! But I apologize, because...

M-4 patent marking was appeared during the period when V4 was sold. V5 was sold later.
So my guess is not correct that they changed M-3 to M-4 around later 1995. (´Д`|||)
It should be earlier.

Looking the chart closely, it seems that M-4 was appeared at the same time when the metric scale was put on one handle. I need to find that some sellers ware advertising the metric scale as a new feature of Multi-Plier. <●><●>

And in addition, it is possible if I can find in ad the utility blade and the file as new features, guess when they were newly sold.
I will try it. (# ̄3 ̄)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on September 06, 2021, 02:26:21 PM
> McStitchy

Thank you very much! But I apologize, because...

M-4 patent marking was appeared during the period when V4 was sold. V5 was sold later.
So my guess is not correct that they changed M-3 to M-4 around later 1995. (´Д`|||)
It should be earlier.

Looking the chart closely, it seems that M-4 was appeared at the same time when the metric scale was put on one handle. I need to find that some sellers ware advertising the metric scale as a new feature of Multi-Plier. <●><●>


That sounds about right  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on September 29, 2021, 04:09:27 PM
About Gerber Multi–Plier Timeline 2


In the previous post, I tried to guess when the patent markings of Mr. Pinchy were appeared. It seems to help you know when some models were manufactured. However, there should be some time lag between the date of the patent and the date when the patent number was actually englaved on handles.
So this information is very rough guide to find the timeline.

As a next step, I searched for advertisements for some knives shop on Japanese magazines.
And I found some shops are introducing characteristic models as new models of Mr. Pinchy. Now I can determine directly when some models were released.
But there are some problems with this method.
I welcome you to bring new information and correct my mistake.

Ok, let's go.



V1

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXuzikuaAQGiDSTS9c0elnhYlZ0GLZ5qwX-vAjL9RtFwnSppZtk76otPsMFQKMir0AzAwPMLSGb2lP6tm0KqdkibqXRs_J54v1u7acaamTY0HrTw8eZE386Vfah_XMbBeajEnXZBf99dJCmoV2M0aTx=w1800-h2400-no)
Nishimura, N. (Eds.) (June 1, 1992). "Advertisement of knives shop Oyasuya," Knife Magazine No.34 (Vol.7 No.3), p164. Japan: KK World Photo Press


This is the first time Mr. Pinchy has appeared in this magazine. This model had P-1 pliers and one handle cut-out. Obviously this is a V1 model.
Gerber first introduced Mr. Pinchy in the catalog in 1992 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,17190.0.html).
Because of this magazine was published on June 1, 1992, I think the V1 model was released at the latest in May 1992.



V2

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLW8KzMyFLv1RUlf6Q46AQuwtwwHQ1XgrFKnge3R75jc4mULLNKkgGf5j5iQoC7h4Rl3aST_7yRLRdATWU_Pna6RRpOWhe1vRldCJVkhK1PJPz32h-qWJ1idBWFIKxlTRzzQnbDl0BkFGO7vnAs37Qwr=w1800-h2400-no)
Nishimura, N. (Eds.) (April 1, 1993). "Advertisement of knives shop A&F Corporation," Knife Magazine No.39 (Vol.8 No.2), p4. Japan: KK World Photo Press


The seller introduced this as "the new model of the Gerber multi-tool".
Obviously this is a V2 model. There have been many changes from V1 to V2. However, there was only one functional change. So I think "the new model" means "the new model equipped with a utility blade instead of scissors". Yes it's V2, certainly.
Because of this magazine was published on April 1, 1993, I think the V2 model was released at the latest in March 1993.



V4 and Toolkit

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWXWXq_S1W4QlA1onbsriQRHuYHc3H9eUjAUwcEQHb-OKBN3aK_lkyB4Lzmxv38jFRs8rTfG3iTEFAIFCoPx9smpfVwo0P5eahJBZVrgH8UAS5TbDqoW521STpPtddp4G79EzzScEy2Sc6Rcy6O_jQR=w1800-h2400-no)
Nishimura, N. (Eds.) (June 1, 1994). "Advertisement of knives shop CREEK," Knife Magazine No.46 (Vol.9 No.3), p67. Japan: KK World Photo Press


The seller said this model is "The latest model with a second improvement".
The first feature change was the equipment of the utility blade. The second change was the equipment of the file. That is a feature of V4.
Because of this magazine was published on June 1, 1994, I think the V4 model was released at the latest in May 1994.

In addition, the seller announced "The toolkit of multi-plier was newly released".
So the toolkit and V4 seemed to release at the same time!


This story goes on a little longer...
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on September 29, 2021, 08:45:18 PM
This is great, thank you for keeping at it Hiraboo  :hatsoff:

I now know that my buddy most probably bought a v4 Pinchy at our time in El Paso, TX back in '95  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Gareth on September 29, 2021, 09:42:48 PM
Stunning detective work hiraboo.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on October 02, 2021, 12:07:01 PM
> McStitchy


Thank you very much  :hatsoff:
I'm glad to hear your memory about Mr. Pinchy. It's been a quarter of a century since Mr. Pinchy became your other buddy.
(ᵒ̤̑ ◁ ᵒ̤̑)wow!



> Gareth


Thank you very much  :hatsoff:
I use my brain only when talking about Mr. Pinchy.
I am wonkish.(^~^;)



About Gerber Multi–Plier Timeline 3



V5 Needle-nose


The time when V5 Needle-nose model was released is as I posted before (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2276736.html#msg2276736).


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWhMaVRyq7f6BNOTQIv9mqaqaAbvlPu-Hcl37Mi5kSa5NUX6QoGs-YIz7WoxUi-mab2No5JpKj3zBji74Y4kStXX0iviMhrL9PQ5GRefh6E61plZfSznkjurzeitX8GhC_nG4vv991Rbboj3SgPeS8P=w1600-h1200-no)
Nishimura, N. (Eds.) (December 1995). "Advertisement of knives shop CREEK," Knife Magazine No.55 (Vol.10 No.6), p39. Japan: KK World Photo Press


The seller said "the needle-nose model of Multi-Plier is newly released". Needle-nose pliers were a new feature of V5.
Because of this magazine was published on December 1, 1995, I think the V5 needle-nose model was released at the latest in November 1995.



V5 Blunt-nose ?


There is also the V5 blunt-nose model. I thought the V5 needle-nose and the V5 blunt-nose were released at the same time.
But I can't find any evidence.

For example...


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUIiKjidkymMbYpCzKMHFj0vgiAPh2eSwf7lnmAXKKdegkD26Jdxbid93_G7oC38c-nU-vKLlSftk6iozpRQiWvzgN9znZq8YtQCuTbRqS7_M-BGaVKeQPFNNDGAbO5yiEvxWXp9J1RQDGCbhRA6gNi=w1600-h1200-no)
Nishimura, N. (Eds.) (February 1996). "GERBER knife catalog," Knife Magazine No.56 (Vol.11 No.1), p21. Japan: KK World Photo Press
Upper:V4 P-6 pliers model
Lower:V5 Needle-nose pliers model


I think it is natural that the writer borrowed the latest items from import agents to take pictures. But they didn't get the V5 blunt-nose yet at that time.

Was there many V4 surplus in stock?
Didn't Gerber manufacture V5 blunt-nose yet?

I couldn't figure out why. No pictures of V5 blunt-nose appear in subsequent issues of this magazine.



Similarity of MPT5 and V5 Needle-nose


GERBER MPT5 was released just before Multi-Plier V5 needle-nose model was released.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUJmP8vD-7V-0EgfjETqGx_cgV-W8b6Q9EFWGkyemeXQLdQKffqyLOmHl_YPOJykcL0veBEddME0TFmnVzlCiA5Q_oFDHAuB_Rrmn_o0p7JC1cZ8XKoGQWERHToFbUDdrndLCQb6fLjYzNjx2etJP2e=w1600-h1200-no)
Nishimura, N. (Eds.) (February 1996). "Advertisement of knives shop CREEK," Knife Magazine No.56 (Vol.11 No.1), p67. Japan: KK World Photo Press


The seller said "(75) GERBER multi tool (Leatherman-type)[New product] 12 samples in stock". There was no photo about this tool, but it is clearly the Leatherman-type butterfly opening multi tool MPT5.
Because of this magazine was published on February 1, 1996, I think the MPT5 was released at the latest in January 1996.

In 1996, the MPT5 was released first, then the V5 needle-nose model was released.
Hmmm I see...
I will compare these two models.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXPcIXb1rL9PNYPglUUQCeRMSruRaR2s4M01BxRK_xE_M69-g40Q2jhVPDYex5k9HLOK0Z3PSsB-D5tLAOUIX-aoGZFh_ypMZB3-11J6z8JCsVM5z_L0SgAcgkjDMIzqJ_ij86hls-DAC_o40IX8JrQ=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVLrQWTZZIJE1V2boJz9E4hAvIlnZ9KW_A7dr1Unj9MJDWiE84Rmrq_3bNp570es4mcELASFgTYVP-MRpr0ZhqG6nYHL1v3GDMwae1SRAeOjhOvExyCxi_OOFYNwwT42DiLrXJLv8PUuQrZo_nYLH2O=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU_0Dg88YT2EVrfynDXsC0EbgC885tp1M3Ro2E9rpHxChdWBHsDYV3b7WZLsKjfIlzA9S5j05w0MlgnlvtXZOnsZmFVEnkaDj1NH4DtS0X_aVV6nPNFRniYdFd-iJRD2LejFJNiYoCJsBlrJHxaLMZU=w1600-h1200-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWe4_Gap0XXi2OdSW0ydTDScQkS6ROuxbWQ2jjPf0fuird1745k-Bj5hAlJuNdftCQRgtRqPt7ydOyWLbE0-GKf8WHYemwJ4BBh-spxmU6U-DbR5lEM3b2SB-Ry28O5kIHTOtW0KHk2HiyZ-qXr7d9Z=w1600-h1200-no)
Black: MPT5
Silver: V5 needle-nose


Wow ! It's obvious their pliers are very similar !
See another thread (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,50619.0.html) for more information on MPT5.
Influenced by the success of the MPT5, Gerber may have improved the Multi-Plier, the V5 needle-nose model.



When Multi-Lock Released: End of Product


GERBER Multi-Lock(now called MP600) is the successor model to Multi-Plier.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXImlrzW7Gr-ad1ECvBpA82-RD9PReoeW36LTn7nacY2UIXnPQjWb6HmFCxOuUobXGqqw4eSaUn2iEhQDnZT6SnMdAY9Gca_qNizbncBN42RNpv_jKd0TVC8FujnfiPB-Hf38ycAuHINf1R9c4WWIin=w1600-h1200-no)
Nishimura, N. (Eds.) (June 1997). "The latest catalog of tool-knives '97 ③," Knife Magazine No.64 (Vol.12 No.3), p91. Japan: KK World Photo Press


The article says, "Multi-Lock will be released in April."
So I think the Multi-Lock was released in April 1997, and the Multi-Plier was discontinued at the same time.

Good work Mr. Pinchy. Thank you very much.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on October 02, 2021, 07:13:19 PM
Great read ! Thank you very much Hiraboo  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on October 02, 2021, 11:07:10 PM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on October 03, 2021, 03:19:35 PM
> McStitchy


It must be very hard to understand my funny English. Thank you to read !
(*´▽`)/



> SteveC


(*′∇`*)φ.。.:*・тндйкуO∪.。.*・゜☆.。



> All


I made a mistake.

Quote
In 1996, the MPT5 was released first, then the V5 needle-nose model was released.
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Influenced by the success of the MPT5, Gerber may have improved the Multi-Plier, the V5 needle-nose model.

The V5 needle-nose was released in November 1995. MPT5 was released in January 1996.
The V5 needle-nose was released first, then the MPT5 was released.
The order was reversed.

I think that the MPT5 was first developed as a military item and then released as a consumer product.
So I don't know the true birthday of MPT5. It is possible that they are twins !


Digression


When I introduced UPO14 before (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2265135.html#msg2265135), I said "combination of P-2 pliers and the file is too early event." To tell the truth, I was worried that someone might have modified it.
But I find a photo in the magazine.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV7V1SMg8tE0U4MbLya3TaYKR4oVeHuXXbmwH1pLGySxwA5xJvJdPOFmSoDyKZ-9VbTazOE8QCRu_BTjgh___oEdrMzDHjGO5a5bC68zBNiQOqC9uyznEFtbhKqzKI3WgtUNa0kWHjW6y5JQ7c7NU8w=w1600-h1200-no)
UPO14, reposted

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLW-wVlcHev_KWnzKhTPsKE3HxqKTkKau_xorm3lCtWfswv6bR_dzKerMae26VmFeVDbDnNW1pU2_5FPs4c_PErjdP9lhg46RjPSdIRNB5OPfSI784H1826t1wv117swN9ZCHMxYGEJDg-9j-6Cay7la=w1600-h1200-no)
Nishimura, N. (Eds.) (April 1996). "Visiting GERBER factory," Knife Magazine No.57 (Vol.11 No.2), p9. Japan: KK World Photo Press


This is a banner once raising at the GERBER factory in Portland, OR.
I am very surprised it is just same as UPO14.


GERBER Multi-Plier Pinchology 7th revision


Now I revised the chart !



(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVrD5oZsGjqzpkPeGwaeB6CtD95pQIHcgVKOf_eJuWs-HMivx23Gerbj_tyebkdQibf70AJ5zfOv5ruXy1JrXQk_4AL0_3caZnLq9d0idUqjI1VOfs_gkRPnGnF81PVpIbP1_QNbHXxqBZY3sukd_1F=w4757-h3363-no)
Please right click to download.


And PDF version is here ↓
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on October 03, 2021, 05:04:59 PM
Your English is great Hiraboo  :tu:
Thank you for the new chart  :ahhh

Btw, I think a banner with a "sketch" of a tool doesn't necessarily make it a real tool.
They probably had the plan to implement a file very early but couldn't find a supplier.
UPO14 could be a prototype maybe.
What do you think?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: hiraboo on October 04, 2021, 01:48:53 PM
> McStitchy


I still can't believe I can communicate in English.
Thank you for your kindness, and also for your patience. (*´▽`人)

Btw,

About the mystery of alternate components (scissors / utility blade / file), please see my previous post (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74830.msg2003159.html#msg2003159).


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWJsEJgEyZlObx6ux3Q9Kbu_gUyGguE6yATi-_eX-PmEI9ThhrOGvURqvkrbDoruHGV05nHbQjiOlkDpAhoI15-07qFTwxh05kUjFVj4r5Vr0n0sQN3inNEhoSuqL3x46U0EGyqGw0mzvXb5IeR4Aqy=w3132-h2135-no)
Instructions of the FIRST PRODUCTION RUN model, which I purchased with the tool. (reposted)


Please take a closer look. It has the word "UTILITY BLADE / ALTERNATE COMPONENT" and the next section has "scissors / file".
As you say, Gerber seems to have decided very early on to use these three alternate components. And I agree that UPO14 could be a prototype maybe.

And It may have something to do with the Mr. Pinchy FISKARS models, which have both a utility blade and a file.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on October 04, 2021, 09:44:56 PM
Oh, yes  :ahhh
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on December 14, 2022, 08:40:23 PM
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=10834.0;attach=546602;fs=371563)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on December 14, 2022, 09:09:40 PM
Ah.... there it is  :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on December 14, 2022, 09:15:22 PM
 :D
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Adam5 on December 15, 2022, 12:47:41 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/Uc8woQW.png) (http://imgur.com/Uc8woQW), that's (http://i.imgur.com/hEXNxNs.png) (http://imgur.com/hEXNxNs)

 :D
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on February 16, 2023, 08:18:53 PM
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=48590.0;attach=549625;fs=314925)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on February 16, 2023, 09:30:04 PM
:ahhh      :like:       :ahhh
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on May 25, 2023, 10:59:21 PM
 :hatsoff:

Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: BPRoberts on July 26, 2023, 03:15:31 AM
I got what I think is a 4.1 today, along with a pretty nice little holster for it. Never realized how much variance there was pre MP600. Kind of cool to have something close to the 600 toolset in a body around the size of the 400.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on July 26, 2023, 02:48:29 PM
Yes, looks like a v 4.1. And a very nice BO one of that  :drool:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: BPRoberts on July 26, 2023, 07:51:38 PM
Got a lucky ebay find from a guy clearing out his collection. It's just so damn cool. I don't know why I like it more than my 600s and 400s, but it just clicked the second I got it out of the package.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on July 26, 2023, 08:28:42 PM
For me they reminds me of some great time in the US back in the 90s where a friend bought a Gerber Multi Plier while I got a Leatherman Super Tool.

Aaaaand it's just so cool  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/LrqMQuk.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: BPRoberts on July 26, 2023, 08:32:12 PM
Who do you think made the better choice all these years later?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on July 27, 2023, 04:21:37 AM
I can't say, but I think the Mr Pinchy's are definitely cool! 
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on July 27, 2023, 06:34:55 AM
Who do you think made the better choice all these years later?

I'm biased there. The LM Super Tool was my first MT beside a SAK  :P
I wanted my MT to have a wood saw.
Anyhow, we were both happy with our choices  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on July 27, 2023, 10:50:35 AM
I got what I think is a 4.1 today, along with a pretty nice little holster for it. Never realized how much variance there was pre MP600. Kind of cool to have something close to the 600 toolset in a body around the size of the 400.

Congrats !   That's a nice one  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: BPRoberts on July 27, 2023, 02:10:27 PM
I'm biased there. The LM Super Tool was my first MT beside a SAK  :P
I wanted my MT to have a wood.
Anyhow, we were both happy with our choices  :tu:

I have always considered Gerber's "reluctance" around saws to be a bit odd.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Gareth on August 15, 2023, 05:35:21 PM
I'm biased there. The LM Super Tool was my first MT beside a SAK  :P
I wanted my MT to have a wood saw.
Anyhow, we were both happy with our choices  :tu:

OG Supertool was my first LM and I carried it for many years without issue.  Maybe if I wasn't carrying it for work reasons I'd have been tempted with something else but for what I was using it for nothing else at the time would have been better.  With that said; in my current life I've not felt the need for a heavy duty MT in a long time so a Multiplier is far more likely to find it's way into my pocket.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Rich_SD on August 15, 2023, 09:43:42 PM
Story time

My first multitool was a Gerber Multi-plier that I received from the Navy in the mid-90s while managing the server and network infrastructure for a command staff.  I used it frequently, but I didn’t become a heavy multitool user until I purchased my house.  As all homeowners know, maintaining a house is a ton of work, and my Gerber Multiplier always rode in my back pocket while I did it.  I can’t count how many hours it must have saved me from running back to my garage for a tool.  I bought some other multitools over the years, and some were even objectively better (e.g. a Wave), but I always stuck with the Multi-Plier, probably because I was used to it.

Fast forward to May 2020.  I had a leak in the water pressure regulator in my garage.  I had a plumber come out and fix it, and I discovered a couple days later that he also stole some tools from my workbench, including my Gerber.  I tried using my other multitools (Wave, Skeletool, MP600, etc), but none of them felt quite right.  It was then that I started doing a lot of research on multitools, trying to find one I loved as much as the Multipliers.

I bought several multitools over the next year, but there was always something that bothered me about a tool – the size, the tool selection, etc.  After a year of not finding the perfect tool, I decided to try to modify a tool, and that’s when I stumbled across Multitool.org. You enablers, along with having extra disposable income due to the pandemic, led to an explosion of my tool purchases and to the collection I have now.
I recently realized that I never got around to replacing my original Multiplier with a used tool from eBay.  At this point, it’s a must-have for my collection... so here it is!  It feels just slightly different than I remember, but this is the same version that I used for decades. 

(https://i.imgur.com/NdSduTl.jpg)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on August 15, 2023, 11:14:41 PM
It looks brand new Rich!  Congratulations on getting a new old friend  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Rich_SD on August 16, 2023, 01:12:03 AM
Thank you, Barry  :hatsoff: 
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on August 16, 2023, 12:03:26 PM
OG Supertool was my first LM and I carried it for many years without issue.  Maybe if I wasn't carrying it for work reasons I'd have been tempted with something else but for what I was using it for nothing else at the time would have been better.  With that said; in my current life I've not felt the need for a heavy duty MT in a long time so a Multiplier is far more likely to find it's way into my pocket.

Nice combo and good thinking  :like:

Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on August 16, 2023, 12:08:31 PM
It looks brand new Rich!  Congratulations on getting a new old friend  :tu:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: marlowe221 on October 06, 2023, 08:26:11 AM
Well... I seem to have posted in the wrong thread earlier today because I thought I owned a MP600.

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,52129.msg2443259.html#msg2443259 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,52129.msg2443259.html#msg2443259)

I posted about how I've owned a Gerber multitool for 25 years or so now and didn't realize what I had... and didn't even really think of it as being a multitool! I've linked the thread and won't repeat all the text of it here... but I will repeat the pictures!

So here it is - I bought this when I was 15 or 16 years old, which was in 1997 or 1998. I'm the only owner and it has been kept in its pouch and only used a few times per year since that time...

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Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 07, 2023, 01:33:25 AM
 :like: :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on November 28, 2023, 01:52:50 AM
I'll be joining this club soon as I have a couple in route in nice condition.
But curious, as I just bought this one in very used condition, since I thought it would make a good candidate to try my cleaning skills.
Would you have bought it?  Might be a $15 mistake...we will see. 
Ad is still up:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/404647618499

Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: VICMAN on November 28, 2023, 01:59:26 AM
I'll be joining this club soon as I have a couple in route in nice condition.
But curious, as I just bought this one in very used condition, since I thought it would make a good candidate to try my cleaning skills.
Would you have bought it?  Might be a $15 mistake...we will see. 
Ad is still up:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/404647618499

It should be worth $15. :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: VICMAN on November 28, 2023, 02:00:59 AM
Well... I seem to have posted in the wrong thread earlier today because I thought I owned a MP600.

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,52129.msg2443259.html#msg2443259 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,52129.msg2443259.html#msg2443259)

I posted about how I've owned a Gerber multitool for 25 years or so now and didn't realize what I had... and didn't even really think of it as being a multitool! I've linked the thread and won't repeat all the text of it here... but I will repeat the pictures!

So here it is - I bought this when I was 15 or 16 years old, which was in 1997 or 1998. I'm the only owner and it has been kept in its pouch and only used a few times per year since that time...



Very nice marlowe! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 29, 2023, 01:12:29 AM
Glad to have you both here Lisa and Vicman!   I just missed out on a nice Mr. Pinchy but I'm just getting started Gerber wise.  I have a single black oxide MP 600 that I got because it reminded me of my Army days and I love the oho style tools.  Just like Vic and Leatherman, this is a collector's spider hole  :rofl:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 29, 2023, 01:13:15 AM
Looks great to me!!
I'll be joining this club soon as I have a couple in route in nice condition.
But curious, as I just bought this one in very used condition, since I thought it would make a good candidate to try my cleaning skills.
Would you have bought it?  Might be a $15 mistake...we will see. 
Ad is still up:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/404647618499
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on November 29, 2023, 02:48:37 AM
Thank you Barry and Vicman!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on November 30, 2023, 10:24:34 PM
My first one arrived today so I can put in my request to officially join the club.  My MiniChamp had to open the package because I'm in that challenge until midnight.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 01, 2023, 12:36:34 AM
 :like: :like: :like: :like:  I can't believe the condition, especially of the sheath! 
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on December 01, 2023, 12:43:30 AM
Thank you Barry!  Seller said it came from an estate of a knife collector...so possibly unused.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 01, 2023, 12:51:37 AM
It certainly looks so.  Everything is there and in new condition 😍. Are there dates anywhere on it?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on December 01, 2023, 01:01:41 AM
Are there dates anywhere on it?
Can't find any.  Looked inside both handles.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 01, 2023, 02:11:29 AM
I'm so new to Gerbers, but someone should be able to help us out.   That's an amazing find my friend!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on December 03, 2023, 11:16:01 PM
Mr. Pinchy in the middle:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: VICMAN on December 03, 2023, 11:41:40 PM
My first one arrived today so I can put in my request to officially join the club.  My MiniChamp had to open the package because I'm in that challenge until midnight.  :hatsoff:

Nice find FB!  :cheers: :ahhh
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: VICMAN on December 03, 2023, 11:42:36 PM
:like: :like: :like: :like:  I can't believe the condition, especially of the sheath!

 :iagree:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: VICMAN on December 03, 2023, 11:43:31 PM
Mr. Pinchy in the middle:

Nice pic FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 04, 2023, 10:39:52 PM
 :iagree: You're getting a great collection Lisa!  :D
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: marlowe221 on December 04, 2023, 10:41:44 PM
Well, if this doesn't make me want to scour eBay....
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on December 04, 2023, 11:03:53 PM
Well, if this doesn't make me want to scour eBay....
Do it!  :rofl:

Thank you Vicman and Barry.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: powernoodle on December 04, 2023, 11:09:51 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/jwYxXDo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hmVZ9mP.jpg)
In 2014, I found a super duper deal on MP600's at Dick's Sporting Goods (I don't remember what I paid), so I bought 2 cases of them - 24 units. I think I've given away about half of them since then.



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Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on December 04, 2023, 11:19:12 PM
Awesome powernoodle!  :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: VICMAN on December 04, 2023, 11:24:00 PM

In 2014, I found a super duper deal on MP600's at Dick's Sporting Goods (I don't remember what I paid), so I bought 2 cases of them - 24 units. I think I've given away about half of them since then.[/i]



That was an amazing find powernoodle! :ahhh :ahhh :woohoo:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 05, 2023, 02:55:58 AM
That's amazing Powernoodle! 
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: marlowe221 on December 06, 2023, 06:02:47 AM
That’s wild! And this may be the time of year to look for sales too.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gpracer1 on January 01, 2024, 12:35:40 AM
Bought this from a store a looong time ago but didn’t know its nickname till now.
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Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: JonesE on January 01, 2024, 12:43:33 AM
Bought this from a store a looong time ago but didn’t know its nickname till now.

Looks like a well cared for pair of Multipliers gpracer1.  :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 01, 2024, 04:25:27 AM
 :iagree: Very nice!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 01, 2024, 03:55:07 PM
Nice one and in great condition; good one GP! :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 01, 2024, 07:24:30 PM
Finally found and purchased a First Production Run Mr Pinchy.  It is used, but it was the only one I found.  Photo from sales ad.
Might need some tips on which polish to use on it to get the original shine back.  It is arriving tomorrow, can't wait!  :woohoo:

Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 01, 2024, 07:25:00 PM
Duplicate.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 01, 2024, 09:03:56 PM
Good for you Lisa!  After the holidays I'm going to pick one up.  The 600 Challenge has really revived my interest in Gerber multitools.  Noah is still carrying his.  If I weren't in the OHT Challenge I'd be too. 

Post pics when it arrives!  I'm excited to see them  :ahhh
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 01, 2024, 11:43:32 PM
Hopefully some photos tomorrow Barry!  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: VICMAN on January 02, 2024, 01:27:50 AM
Finally found and purchased a First Production Run Mr Pinchy.  It is used, but it was the only one I found.  Photo from sales ad.
Might need some tips on which polish to use on it to get the original shine back.  It is arriving tomorrow, can't wait!  :woohoo:

Very cool find FB! :like: :woohoo:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 02, 2024, 09:16:21 PM
Gerber First Production Run arrived today, very shiny.  Shows reflection of the leaves on the tree.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: VICMAN on January 02, 2024, 09:52:10 PM
Gerber First Production Run arrived today, very shiny.  Shows reflection of the leaves on the tree.

Very cool find FB! :like: :woohoo:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: McStitchy on January 02, 2024, 10:27:28 PM
Oooooh... that's nice  :dd:

Congrats on a great find  :drink:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 02, 2024, 10:35:16 PM
Thank you Vicman and McStitchy!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 03, 2024, 05:26:14 AM
 :iagree: It's absolutely gorgeous!  It looks brand new!  Nice find Lisa  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 03, 2024, 05:07:08 PM
Thank you Barry.   :hatsoff: It does show use, but somehow that photo made it look new, but no matter, I do like it and glad I found it.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: VICMAN on January 04, 2024, 12:36:38 AM
Thank you Vicman and McStitchy!  :cheers:

You are welcome, FB! :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 04, 2024, 02:37:03 AM
Me too Lisa!  That's a great addition to the collection  :tu:
Thank you Barry.   :hatsoff: It does show use, but somehow that photo made it look new, but no matter, I do like it and glad I found it.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on January 04, 2024, 08:04:22 PM
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Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: powernoodle on January 04, 2024, 09:52:51 PM
Though not the original Mr. Pinchy, I just received a (very stiff) Coyote Rebar and it pinched the bleep out of me too.    :ahhh
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 05, 2024, 02:20:17 AM
Oh yeah, I've been bitten by one too!  :ahhh

Nice pic Steve!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 07, 2024, 04:32:19 PM
I believe this sheath does not belong to this Mr Pinchy.
I bought this on eBay and it is in route to me.  The Multiplier looks to be a version 3 or 4 thereabouts.  :dunno:
I haven't seen that sheath before.
Does anyone here know what version it might belong to? Thank you for your help.  :salute:
Photos from the sales ad.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 11, 2024, 05:27:23 PM
Are any of the Ver 2, high gloss?  This one looks glossy to me.  Photo from sales ad.
I bought this today and it isn't a Ver 1 since it doesn't have scissors, it has the Awl.
Maybe it isn't glossy, it's hard to tell from the photos.  :dunno:

Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: VICMAN on January 11, 2024, 08:45:53 PM
Are any of the Ver 2, high gloss?  This one looks glossy to me.  Photo from sales ad.
I bought this today and it isn't a Ver 1 since it doesn't have scissors, it has the Awl.
Maybe it isn't glossy, it's hard to tell from the photos.  :dunno:

Very cool find FB! :like: :woohoo: :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 12, 2024, 12:58:50 AM
 :iagree:  I wonder if it didn't get the Case Paste treatment?
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 14, 2024, 12:34:19 AM
Based on post #86 in this thread, this lies between a 1.2 gloss/scissors and a 2.0 which is bead blast and awl.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 14, 2024, 01:36:14 AM
Very nice!!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: VICMAN on January 14, 2024, 02:06:59 AM
Based on post #86 in this thread, this lies between a 1.2 gloss/scissors and a 2.0 which is bead blast and awl.

Cool find FB!  :like: :woohoo:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 14, 2024, 03:47:40 AM
Thank you Barry and Vicman!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on January 14, 2024, 04:25:43 AM
Based on post #86 in this thread, this lies between a 1.2 gloss/scissors and a 2.0 which is bead blast and awl.

I'm leaning more towards a V2.0 that has had a good polish.  The pliers look like V2.0 pliers to me (significantly more robust than the weird looking "skinny" V1 pliers), as do the internal tools.  How thick is the lanyard attachment ?  It was super thick on all of my V1's, but somewhat narrower on V2's (still thick though).
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 14, 2024, 06:34:55 AM
I'm leaning more towards a V2.0 that has had a good polish.  The pliers look like V2.0 pliers to me (significantly more robust than the weird looking "skinny" V1 pliers), as do the internal tools.  How thick is the lanyard attachment ?  It was super thick on all of my V1's, but somewhat narrower on V2's (still thick though).
Ahhh, the lanyard attachment, forgot about that.  This is the narrower one with an equally sized spacer next to it....your version 2.0 seems right to me.  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 19, 2024, 06:13:04 PM
Just posted this in the what's your latest Gerber thread, but thought it belongs here too.
A new-to-me black oxide Multiplier never opened from what I can tell with the seal wrap still on.
Unsure when I will open it.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: VICMAN on January 19, 2024, 06:18:56 PM
Just posted this in the what's your latest Gerber thread, but thought it belongs here too.
A new-to-me black oxide Multiplier never opened from what I can tell with the seal wrap still on.
Unsure when I will open it.  :dunno:

That is a great find FB! :like: :woohoo:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 19, 2024, 11:58:47 PM
Thank you Vicman!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 20, 2024, 04:26:55 AM
You know Lisa, it's almost worth preserving.  I had a new in package OG Super Tool that I opened up, as well as a 2006 Vic Soldier that was the same way.  It was a tough call but I love those seals on your MP.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 20, 2024, 05:21:18 AM
I figure I'm not going to use it anyway, so I'll keep it sealed, at least for a while longer.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 21, 2024, 01:15:01 AM
 :tu: Sounds like a plan!  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on January 22, 2024, 05:37:21 PM
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=10834.0;attach=563694;fs=366597)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 23, 2024, 11:26:53 PM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 23, 2024, 11:48:38 PM
:like: :like:
:iagree:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 02, 2024, 04:36:27 AM
One more Mr. Pinchy in route.  Never had one with Fiskars on it.  I don't think that sheath is original.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: gregozedobe on February 02, 2024, 01:08:16 PM
One more Mr. Pinchy in route.  Never had one with Fiskars on it.  I don't think that sheath is original.  :dunno:

Does it have the infamous Gerber "Awl of Death" instead of the file ? 

I'm not sure why, but Gerber kept fitting the awl to the Fiskars branded Mr Pinchy, long after they replaced the awl with the file on their regular Mr Pinchies. 

I guess someone at Fiskars (and IIRC Fiskars swallowed up Gerber at some stage) really, really liked awls.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 02, 2024, 05:31:40 PM
Yep, sadly that Awl is in there.
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: VICMAN on February 02, 2024, 10:51:52 PM
One more Mr. Pinchy in route.  Never had one with Fiskars on it.  I don't think that sheath is original.  :dunno:

Nice find. FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 03, 2024, 12:21:39 AM
Thank you Vicman!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 18, 2024, 07:48:58 PM
When Gerber accepts a warranty on a Mr. Pinchy via photo, what replacement item do they send?  :think:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 20, 2024, 07:09:36 PM
When Gerber accepts a warranty on a Mr. Pinchy via photo, what replacement item do they send?  :think:
I'm quoting myself because this mystery will soon be solved.
I'm expecting a package from Gerber today that will be a replacement for a broken Mr. Pinchy.  Stay tuned.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 20, 2024, 08:29:57 PM
The replacement for a broken Mr. Pinchy, at least what I received, is the MP600.

Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: VICMAN on February 20, 2024, 08:50:48 PM
The replacement for a broken Mr. Pinchy, at least what I received, is the MP600.

That is a wonderful replacement, FoBe! :woohoo: :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 20, 2024, 09:01:08 PM
Thank you Vicman!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: VICMAN on February 20, 2024, 09:10:38 PM
Thank you Vicman!  :cheers:

You are welcome, FoBe! :cheers:!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 20, 2024, 09:37:30 PM
Gerber is definitely serious about their Lifetime warranty!  Congratulations Lisa!
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 20, 2024, 11:41:15 PM
 :iagree:  Thank you Barry!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 21, 2024, 03:47:31 AM
You're welcome Lisa!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on February 27, 2024, 07:53:46 PM
You are acquiring some nice ones Lisa !   :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on February 27, 2024, 11:06:06 PM
One more Mr. Pinchy in route.  Never had one with Fiskars on it.  I don't think that sheath is original.  :dunno:

Congrats on such a nice tool and, right you are; that sheath, although not original to your tool (or even vintage), belonged to an interesting multi tool from Gerber, aimed at cyclists (Bicyclists, that is). Here's a picture, and a link to some info.
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https://bicyclist.cc/product/cool-tool-multitool-with-pouch/amp/
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on February 27, 2024, 11:07:02 PM
You are acquiring some nice ones Lisa !   :like:

 :iagree: 100% :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 28, 2024, 12:11:58 AM
I had no idea Juan!  What a unique Gerber
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 28, 2024, 02:10:49 AM
You are acquiring some nice ones Lisa !   :like:
Thank you!  :hatsoff:
Congrats on such a nice tool and, right you are; that sheath, although not original to your tool (or even vintage), belonged to an interesting multi tool from Gerber, aimed at cyclists (Bicyclists, that is). Here's a picture, and a link to some info.
Cool Juan!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on March 08, 2024, 08:28:27 PM
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=58920.0;attach=565606;fs=438997)
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 08, 2024, 10:53:50 PM
Great combo buddy!  :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on March 08, 2024, 11:11:31 PM
Thanks Barry !   :cheers:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: JonesE on March 09, 2024, 02:31:46 AM
I don’t know what is more impressive Steve. Really like the Ebony on your folder. The Gerber ain’t half bad either.  :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: SteveC on March 15, 2024, 11:55:01 PM
I don’t know what is more impressive Steve. Really like the Ebony on your folder. The Gerber ain’t half bad either.  :like: :like: :like:


Thanks !  :tu:
Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: WECSOG on March 23, 2024, 09:12:58 PM
I used to have an early one (25+ years ago), and carried it daily for a few years. Don't know where it is now. But here's a later one that I picked up used.

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Title: Re: Gerber Mr. Pinchy Multi Plier Club
Post by: the-accumulator on March 28, 2024, 06:52:44 AM
Just posted this in the what's your latest Gerber thread, but thought it belongs here too.
A new-to-me black oxide Multiplier never opened from what I can tell with the seal wrap still on.
Unsure when I will open it.  :dunno:
I have three of the original versions, but I've never seen the original version in black, much less still with the original seal! If it were mine, I would keep it sealed, but that's just my 2 cents. Enjoy it however you choose. T-A