What's your latest GERBER?

zoidberg · **Reply #720 on:** February 11, 2016, 08:57:11 PM

Quote from: sLaughterMed on February 11, 2016, 04:28:44 PM

Quote from: clown on February 11, 2016, 03:42:05 PM
Quote from: zoidberg on February 11, 2016, 07:00:32 AM
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.

Grip the points by the dimples, most any pliers will do.
If needed heat screw with a lighter to break the loctite.
Post runs through the handle and won't turn, the screw is on the scissors side.

clown · **Reply #721 on:** February 12, 2016, 01:08:05 AM

Awesome. Thanks for the advice guys! Will try with my PowerLock if they don't loosen up in a week or so.

gregozedobe · **Reply #722 on:** February 12, 2016, 03:06:28 AM

Quote from: clown on February 11, 2016, 03:42:05 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on February 11, 2016, 07:00:32 AM
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.

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Have you looked at Set 8 or 9 here ?

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,61708.msg1199526.html#msg1199526

clown · **Reply #723 on:** February 12, 2016, 04:44:57 AM

Yes I have been thinking about getting a set of tools for my new Gerber and my Leathermans. Haven't gotten around to it yet though. I did, however, break out my PowerLock and it worked like a charm. Was able to loosen the pivot screw about 1/4 turn. Now all the tools are are silky smooth and easy to open. Thanks everyone!

sLaughterMed · **Reply #724 on:** February 12, 2016, 05:18:20 PM

Quote from: clown on February 12, 2016, 04:44:57 AM

Yes I have been thinking about getting a set of tools for my new Gerber and my Leathermans. Haven't gotten around to it yet though. I did, however, break out my PowerLock and it worked like a charm. Was able to loosen the pivot screw about 1/4 turn. Now all the tools are are silky smooth and easy to open. Thanks everyone!

Fantastic! Glad it worked. Now use it and tell us about it.... with pics

clown · **Reply #725 on:** February 13, 2016, 12:43:48 AM

Will do!

SteveC · **Reply #726 on:** February 13, 2016, 05:48:29 PM

loki-mobile · **Reply #727 on:** February 17, 2016, 08:24:59 PM

Old version

gregozedobe · **Reply #728 on:** February 18, 2016, 12:41:19 PM

Quote from: loki-mobile on February 17, 2016, 08:24:59 PM

Old version

Nice old original Mr Pinchy v1

(with the fattest lanyard ring you are ever likely to see on an MT)

They are a bit rare, and even less common with a promo - I don't think I've seen an "Eddie Bauer" one before. I do have a "Mac Tools" one (v1.1).

limatime42 · **Reply #729 on:** February 22, 2016, 04:01:26 PM

Here's every Gerber I own including my new to me MP600

I'm in the market for a sheath. She currently lives squeezed in my LM Charge sheath with a bit kit. I'm considering a Maxpedition Molle or Niteize Tool Holster, or maybe a Skinth. I already have a L Shield on the way but I doubt it'll fit this tool. How do y'all 600 owners carry?

WoodsDuck · **Reply #730 on:** February 22, 2016, 04:55:26 PM

It fits a bit better in the bigger version of that same Leatherman sheath, with the bit kit. It will fit in a Nite Ize stretch holster, but it's a very tight fit and the pliers will still poke out. Plus the bit kit slot in the back is very thin. The standard kit in the rubber boot is impossible to get in there, but I don't have the one in your pic to confirm how it works with that.

Here's a pic of it crammed in the Nite Ize holster;

It will fit in a Maxpedition single sheath, and possibly others, but that's the only one of theirs I have personally. Also, Gerber has their own line of molle sheaths that fit it perfectly. The most common one seems to be the kind with velcro closure, but there's also a buckle version.
I don't know which Skinth is the best choice for an MP600, but you can't go wrong with the quality there.

SteveC · **Reply #731 on:** February 22, 2016, 05:22:19 PM

I use this Leatherman sheath for my BN MP600, the needlenose would stich out a little bit. There is an elastic holder for a bit kit and side loops as well. It was for the Surge or Supertool 300. They are retired but you can still find them on E-bay. They are quite sturdy with a nice two way belt loop.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leatherman-Maglite-Combo-Leather-Sheath-934895-LM82440-/391236667781?hash=item5b1785c985:g:0vAAAOSwjVVV3Ktx

limatime42 · **Reply #732 on:** February 23, 2016, 03:12:26 PM

Thank you Duck and Steve

jerseydevil · **Reply #733 on:** March 04, 2016, 02:32:45 AM

Nelly1974 should be here in about 20min, bringing a T3 MP700 we just agreed to trade for a G shock.

. Nice to have a fellow nut so close, we've met up numerous times.

jerseydevil · **Reply #734 on:** March 04, 2016, 03:07:59 AM

And here it is!

I've owned several of these, very nice, underrated tool.

Padre · **Reply #735 on:** March 04, 2016, 10:12:51 AM

Pulled the trigger on Gerber Diesel.
I have to say that I still like MP600 more, but its nice too, the inner tools feel bit nicer in Diesel. MP600 has better feel on the pliers.

Tom Munch · **Reply #736 on:** March 05, 2016, 06:57:21 PM

Just ordered an MP1 and an MP400. I haven't had a new Gerber since the Crucial, I think.

jerseydevil · **Reply #737 on:** March 05, 2016, 08:52:03 PM

The 400 is a great tool.

I can't speak for the MP1, I've yet to handle one.

Tom Munch · **Reply #738 on:** March 05, 2016, 09:10:46 PM

I have the old Mr. Pinchy from when it first came out and a LM OHT, but I haven't handled any recent sliders from Gerber.

Tom Munch · **Reply #739 on:** March 05, 2016, 09:11:11 PM

By recent, I mean the last 30 years.

jerseydevil · **Reply #740 on:** March 05, 2016, 11:08:37 PM

I think you'll like the 400. I was wary of Gerbers after breaking a Suspension while handling it in a store, but the 400 put that to rest in terms of the MP's.

arbonara · **Reply #741 on:** March 06, 2016, 12:06:54 PM

Picked up my first Gerber the other day, a bladeless mp600.
Love the tool, plier head slides out smoothly and the inside tool set doesnt clump either!
Have been spoilt by the leatherman oht's slider lock though... a feature that's surprisingly useful I found.
Regardless, the mp600 is a great tool I am sure to use often at work

Tom Munch · **Reply #742 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:42:46 PM

Got in the MP400. I'll write impressions tonight. Pretty good so far.

Tom Munch · **Reply #743 on:** March 10, 2016, 02:43:07 AM

I wasn't prepared to like the MP400 because my experience with Gerber hasn't been great over the years - particularly the original MP, the Crucial, and the Suspension. I never liked the small and poorly milled drivers, the funky and small blades, and what looked like poor design to me. But the MP400 is a nice little tool. The tools on one side were a little stiff when I first got it as well as the sliding plier mechanism, but it loosened up quickly and now works just fine. I'm not crazy about the blade shape or that it's CE, but it looks useable and was nice and sharp out of the box. It has a nice feel in the hand, and the drivers look very useable as well. Good job, Gerber! Now I wish they still made the MP700 so I have one of those small Gerbers too.

jerseydevil · **Reply #744 on:** March 10, 2016, 03:47:48 AM

Glad to hear you like the 400.

Yes, the 700 is a neat little tool. They pop up on here from time to time.

David · **Reply #745 on:** March 13, 2016, 06:56:00 AM

Got a camo MP600 underway. Pics when it arrives. This tool has been elusive. I gave up trying to find one at a decent price several years ago. This one popped up and won it dirt cheap. I wasnt even looking for one. I guess the wait was worth it.