Re: Question about the Gerber MP600 camouflage model...

[Anthony]

I don't recall ever seeing a camo Gerber

Either it's a pretty rare produciton model, or someone customized it...what kind of material is the camo made out of?  Is it like an adhesive tape?

[Fisting_Chili]

I don't recall ever seeing a camo Gerber

Either it's a pretty rare produciton model, or someone customized it...what kind of material is the camo made out of?  Is it like an adhesive tape?

I'll try to take pics of it tomorrow...its really weird looking, lol

[Chako]

Where is Bob when you need him? I think he has ever known Gerber ever produced.

[Fisting_Chili]

Where is Bob when you need him? I think he has ever known Gerber ever produced.

Yeah, he would be helpful! 

[J-sews]

Where is Bob when you need him? I think he has ever known Gerber ever produced.

The guy is totally unreliable though




There was a Gerber 600 Pro Scout produced in camo, as well as a Diesel model. The finish on both were made using the water borne dip coating process. It leaves a heavy film on the surface which then dries. I haven't experienced any flaking with mine, but I imagine when it starts to let go it probably comes off in big flakes...?

[Fisting_Chili]

Where is Bob when you need him? I think he has ever known Gerber ever produced.

The guy is totally unreliable though


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There was a Gerber 600 Pro Scout produced in camo, as well as a Diesel model. The finish on both were made using the water borne dip coating process. It leaves a heavy film on the surface which then dries. I haven't experienced any flaking with mine, but I imagine when it starts to let go it probably comes off in big flakes...?

I'll post pics of mine later so you can see what I mean.  I tried to peel it off, but no real luck....  Ok..off to church.  Cya

[Fisting_Chili]

Alright, here she is....FrankenGerber!




Now...how do I get that coating off?

[AHB]

Now...how do I get that coating off?

Why do want to do that..?  
It's just a Gerber, so why not just keep it as that..?  

[Fisting_Chili]

Now...how do I get that coating off?

Why do want to do that..?  
It's just a Gerber, so why not just keep it as that..?  

Don't want it...want to sell it.

[AHB]

Now...how do I get that coating off?

Why do want to do that..?  
It's just a Gerber, so why not just keep it as that..?  

Don't want it...want to sell it.

Are you sure it would have the matte finish underneath the camo..? 

[Benner]

Sell it on here and peeps might like the camo 

[Spoonrobot]

That's a weird one alright.

I've heard that Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK/Butanone) removes pretty much every surface coating but it's very nasty stuff. Another problem may be the surface prep underneath that coating may not be the same as the other handle. If it's a rough finish you'll be in worse shape than if you just left it alone.

If you want to sell it I'd recommend cleaning up the implements and trying to sell it on the forums first. That way you can set your price and if it doesn't sell you can then go the removal route.

You could always take it apart and send the handles to this guy over at Bladeforums. He offers different media (like bead blasting) finishes for no charge. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=690572

[WH867]

Now...how do I get that coating off?

Why do want to do that..?  
It's just a Gerber, so why not just keep it as that..?  

Just a Gerber? .                                                                                       

[Fisting_Chili]

That's a weird one alright.

I've heard that Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK/Butanone) removes pretty much every surface coating but it's very nasty stuff. Another problem may be the surface prep underneath that coating may not be the same as the other handle. If it's a rough finish you'll be in worse shape than if you just left it alone.

If you want to sell it I'd recommend cleaning up the implements and trying to sell it on the forums first. That way you can set your price and if it doesn't sell you can then go the removal route.

You could always take it apart and send the handles to this guy over at Bladeforums. He offers different media (like bead blasting) finishes for no charge. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=690572

That is awesome, thanks for that link!  Good thing I registered there a while back!

[AHB]

Now...how do I get that coating off?

Why do want to do that..?  
It's just a Gerber, so why not just keep it as that..?  

Just a Gerber? .                                                                                       

 


 

[Fisting_Chili]

Sell it on here and peeps might like the camo 

Is anyone interested in buying this, as is?  Maybe a trade?  I'd just as soon work a deal here...be much easier!

[Benner]

Think up a price and stick it in the trade section.  The members here are a bunch of nutters and like things a little different. 

[WH867]

Sell it on here and peeps might like the camo 

Is anyone interested in buying this, as is?  Maybe a trade?  I'd just as soon work a deal here...be much easier!

PM me your price. Or what kind of trade your lookin for.

[MultiMat]

That thing sure looks odd , even by Gerber standards  .
A previous owner would of combined 2 tools to come up that

[J-sews]

That thing sure looks odd , even by Gerber standards   .
A previous owner would of combined 2 tools to come up that

I took it that the camo finish peeled off from the one handle...

[MultiMat]

If that was the case Bob it looks like the coating does not leave any evidence of it being there  .

Why only do one side  , probably a lazy bugger   

[Fisting_Chili]

If that was the case Bob it looks like the coating does not leave any evidence of it being there  .

Why only do one side  , probably a lazy bugger   

It does look like it was peeled off.  I looked closer at the inside of the metal side and there are camo remnants.  Its just so weird...especially with the black pliers...really makes it look like a frankengerber...lol

[Benner]

So did this oddity find a new home?

[Fisting_Chili]

So did this oddity find a new home?

Yes!  I made a trade with WH867 for a Nitecore EZ 123.  I had to add a bit to the deal to make it fair, but its a surprise.  Actually...its kinda  a surprise to me too...I did 4 trades in one day and now I can't remember what I stuck in there!

[Pacu]

i like the unique-ness to it. One of a kind.