What's your latest GERBER?

[kirk13]

Nice, John!   I really need to get my hands on one.

Yes,Tom,you do!

You know we need pics, right?

You should have them later today

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,64023.msg1208987.html#msg1208987

[WoodsDuck]

This arrived today. The tools are kinda tight and gritty, like my Dime was, so I'll have to fiddle with it. No big deal there. But the pliers are also nearly impossible to flick out. Don't know if they just need some exercise/oiling or what 

[kirk13]

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This arrived today. The tools are kinda tight and gritty, like my Dime was, so I'll have to fiddle with it. No big deal there. But the pliers are also nearly impossible to flick out. Don't know if they just need some exercise/oiling or what 

My Octane was the first Gerber I could flick! Needs a different grip to a MP

[WoodsDuck]

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This arrived today. The tools are kinda tight and gritty, like my Dime was, so I'll have to fiddle with it. No big deal there. But the pliers are also nearly impossible to flick out. Don't know if they just need some exercise/oiling or what 

My Octane was the first Gerber I could flick! Needs a different grip to a MP

After a bit of fiddling, I've noticed that the pliers get really tight in the rail at the bottom. So there's friction sabotaging my flick attempts 

[WoodsDuck]

I went to work on the Octane, loosening a few screws (thankfully it's plain old torx) and now it's considerably easier to operate 

[super m]

I went to work on the Octane, loosening a few screws (thankfully it's plain old torx) and now it's considerably easier to operate 

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Cool I thought they were hard to find ? WoodsDuck.

[WoodsDuck]

I went to work on the Octane, loosening a few screws (thankfully it's plain old torx) and now it's considerably easier to operate 

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Cool I thought they were hard to find ? WoodsDuck.

The Octane? Well, it is discontinued, but...

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/gerber-blades--octane-multi-tool--11872462

[super m]

I went to work on the Octane, loosening a few screws (thankfully it's plain old torx) and now it's considerably easier to operate 

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Cool I thought they were hard to find ? WoodsDuck.

The Octane? Well, it is discontinued, but...

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/gerber-blades--octane-multi-tool--11872462

Thanks

[WoodsDuck]

Update:

Whilst testing out different grips to see which one most reliably works for flicking out the Octane's pliers, I managed to hurl it across the room and knock my glass of milk off the table  . . . 

[captain spaulding]

Update:

Whilst testing out different grips to see which one most reliably works for flicking out the Octane's pliers, I managed to hurl it across the room and knock my glass of milk off the table  . . . 

 

You live, you learn.

[Monrogue]

Update:

Whilst testing out different grips to see which one most reliably works for flicking out the Octane's pliers, I managed to hurl it across the room and knock my glass of milk off the table  . . . 

Ha, good one   There's a thread here somewhere about flicking accidents....

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[WoodsDuck]

Alright, it's time for another Stupid Question™

Are there any scissors that will fit in the Octane's blade slot? I really like the blade itself, but feel that I'd end up getting more utility from a pair of scissors on this kind of minimalist tool. I know the blade can easily be removed, but I want to keep a cutting implement in there.

[kirk13]

Maybe from a Flik?

[sLaughterMed]

Its a liner lock right? Maybe from a Wingman?  Vic Scissors can be have the pivot drilled out to fit in slots like that

[WoodsDuck]

Yeah, it's a liner lock. I don't have a Wingman to test, or the room in my budget currently to buy any more tools, so it may have to wait. I was planning to get a Flik eventually, though not so much to dismantle. Well, if/when I get my hands on one or the other I'll test it out

[AimlessWanderer]

Alright, it's time for another Stupid Question™

Are there any scissors that will fit in the Octane's blade slot? I really like the blade itself, but feel that I'd end up getting more utility from a pair of scissors on this kind of minimalist tool. I know the blade can easily be removed, but I want to keep a cutting implement in there.

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I took the blade off completely, including the channel, and carry a SAK with it. Rides even slimmer and less obtrusively than it did before, and a very easy mod to do.

I did originally look at putting scissors in, but the Wingman scissors looked like too much work, and I think the abutment (backstop) when open was in the wrong place

[WoodsDuck]

Alright, it's time for another Stupid Question™

Are there any scissors that will fit in the Octane's blade slot? I really like the blade itself, but feel that I'd end up getting more utility from a pair of scissors on this kind of minimalist tool. I know the blade can easily be removed, but I want to keep a cutting implement in there.

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I took the blade off completely, including the channel, and carry a SAK with it. Rides even slimmer and less obtrusively than it did before, and a very easy mod to do.

I did originally look at putting scissors in, but the Wingman scissors looked like too much work, and I think the abutment (backstop) when open was in the wrong place

I'd probably think about doing that if i hadn't already modded my MP400 to be workplace friendly. I like the Octane well enough as it is, really. The only thing that would be a significant improvement for my purposes is adding scissors.

[NetsNJ]

Just got a Gerber Bear Grylls Compact Multitool.  Total impulse buy on Amazon ($10).  (Must stop doing that....)

I like it!  It feels a lot more solidly constructed (with closer tolerances) than the Gerber dime, but honestly that may just be my mind being tricked by the weight.  The pliers definitely feature a more robust head, although I suppose the weak point is the backspring not the plier head.  The pliers come together precisely and the spring action is well-calibrated.  Not too weak, not too strong.

The drivers are nicely machined, and the Phillips driver worked better than I anticipated.  (It is very difficult to get out, but all the other tools have fine walk-and-talk.)  The drivers are definitely made from thicker sheet metal than those found on the dime and feel sturdier.

I like the blade size/shape.  A little touching up on a ceramic rod and the plain edge is in great shape.  (Gerber mystery steel blah blah but honestly it is freaking fine for the boring stuff I end up doing.)  The tweezers are frankly, excellent.

The screws holding the thing together appear to be made out of pâté.  Luckily the tension on all the tools is pretty good out of the box, but it can't be adjusted. 

Overall, I give it a solid B.  A nice offering from Gerber for the price and it looks great looks, too.  No garish orange Bear Grylls branding.

[kmanct3]

New Paraframe

[clown]

Recently grabbed this blunt nose.  Its my only Gerber but I like it so much I now have a Pro Scout on the way!

[jerseydevil]

Nice!  Enjoy the Pro Scout! Just remember the Flicky mantra - Keep calm and annoy the crap out of someone flicking the pliers open.

[Monrogue]

Nice!  Enjoy the Pro Scout! Just remember the Flicky mantra - Keep calm and annoy the crap out of someone flicking the pliers open.

+1 

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[clown]

Nice!  Enjoy the Pro Scout! Just remember the Flicky mantra - Keep calm and annoy the crap out of someone flicking the pliers open.

Will do! Been practicing with the OHT!

[ThePeacent]

My last addition to the MP collection I'm building up...





yay! So cool. Smooth as silk, already broken in by previous user, I guess!

[jerseydevil]

Bunch of lovely tools here lately guys.

[clown]

So my new Pro Scout with bit kit was in my mailbox when I got home today.  Pretty excited about this one.  I think it will make a great weekend/not at work companion.  Kinda bummed that the sheath has an extra pouch but the bit kit won't fit in it.  Blade could have come sharper (still has burrs on it) but thats a quick fix.  Also the flathead drivers and can opener are stupidly tight.  Really difficult to open and close.  I'm surprised it escaped the factory that way.  Tried some mineral oil with no immediate results but I'm hoping they will ease up with use.  Overall I'm pretty pleased though.

[jerseydevil]

Damn.   Hopefully it'll smooth out for you.

[zoidberg]

If they don't just loosen the pivot screw a fraction.

[clown]

If they don't just loosen the pivot screw a fraction.

I may have to try that.  Not sure if I have the proper tool to fit those pivot screws.

[sLaughterMed]

If they don't just loosen the pivot screw a fraction.

I may have to try that.  Not sure if I have the proper tool to fit those pivot screws.

Regular pliers suck for that job, but I use a SOG Pocket PowerPlier for openeing Gerber tools. The Compoind Leverage realy helps grip that tight screw.

Locking Pliers would also work i imagine.