Gerber Mp600 owners club ;)

Juan el Boricua · **Reply #840 on:** December 04, 2019, 11:05:25 PM

"I scored a BO blunt nose on eBay for $20; this one is the blunt nose without replaceable carbide inserts. I plan to swap it into my EDC 600". Good score, and an even better decision, rdub!
Congrats on a wise choice.

ChopperCharles · **Reply #841 on:** December 06, 2019, 02:56:32 AM

Quote from: Juan el Boricua on December 03, 2019, 11:02:17 PM

It's alright. Although I'd like to see pictures of your "Master Scout"!!

Here you go!

Charles.

Sam Lim · **Reply #842 on:** December 06, 2019, 06:22:54 AM

I used to go for the pliers with the integrated cutter. Now I am leaning more towards the replacable ones.

Sam Lim · **Reply #843 on:** December 06, 2019, 12:10:17 PM

My replacable cutter.

Juan el Boricua · **Reply #844 on:** December 06, 2019, 05:13:22 PM

Nice one, CC, thanks!

Now THAT'S a needle nose! Good one Sam.

Rapidray · **Reply #845 on:** December 06, 2019, 06:23:38 PM

rdub934 · **Reply #846 on:** December 07, 2019, 01:15:02 PM

The eBay score showed up. The cutters have a pretty severe notch in them. Makes opening and closing the jaws difficult. I'm going to send them to Gerber and let them replace the broken blade and see if they will do anything about the wire cutters. I also have an assisted opening knife that needs repair.

We'll see what happens. I'll see about swapping the heads when I get it back.

Juan el Boricua · **Reply #847 on:** December 07, 2019, 03:28:51 PM

Good luck!

We'll be waitin' ...

Rapidray · **Reply #848 on:** December 09, 2019, 03:32:51 PM

Will be doing the roof rack and installing it today. Hopefully the solar panels tomorrow. Will have this one on me today for just in case.

Juan el Boricua · **Reply #849 on:** December 09, 2019, 03:59:47 PM

Good luck, Rr, with the installation!

Rapidray · **Reply #850 on:** December 09, 2019, 04:10:26 PM

Thank you sir!

Juan el Boricua · **Reply #851 on:** December 11, 2019, 04:09:33 AM

Well, I found something quite-surprising-to-me today; as I cleansed my blunt nose (the one from THIS post: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,52129.msg2052377.html#msg2052377), I found out that Gerber is now stamping the production date inside one of the handles, specifically towards the tools' end at the can opener's side! I find this a good production improvement, as the etched date stamp on my SS NN is slowly fading and is almost gone (even though it is a 2017 model). I'm sure that this will make model dating better in the future. Just wanted to share that tidbit of info. with you all.

Rapidray · **Reply #852 on:** December 11, 2019, 04:18:22 AM

That is cool. Should have been doing that years ago

Rapidray · **Reply #853 on:** December 12, 2019, 03:51:00 PM

Today’s carry

Juan el Boricua · **Reply #854 on:** December 12, 2019, 06:45:54 PM

Nice helper!

Rapidray · **Reply #855 on:** December 13, 2019, 01:35:30 AM

Thanks
He set’s the beat!

David · **Reply #856 on:** December 13, 2019, 02:26:22 AM

Quote from: Rapidray on December 12, 2019, 03:51:00 PM

Today’s carry

Rapidray · **Reply #857 on:** December 13, 2019, 03:50:33 AM

gerleatherberman · **Reply #858 on:** December 13, 2019, 08:11:48 PM

Cool 600 carried, y'all!

Thanks for the info, Juan!

Max Stone · **Reply #859 on:** January 08, 2020, 11:25:44 PM

After my very favorable impression of the original 'Mr. Pinchy' Multi-Plier (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83656.msg2067917.html#msg2067917), I decided I must get an MP600 to explore this Gerber product a little more, and to get an objective view of the differences.

So I am pleased to add my name to this club, with the acquisition of an MP600 Blunt nose.

This model is an early version (circa 1998-2003), as it still carries the Simonds file, has the drop-point PE blade and pre-tungsten carbide cutters. From what I read, the cutters are not popular, so I'm happy to skip this feature. And I'm not a fan of the newer wharncliffe blade. So a few observations...

- It's longer than Mr. Pincy, allowing the Phillips and flat drivers to be a more reasonable length, but still a little short
- Handles no longer symmetrical stampings as one handles fits inside other where they meet at the plier's pivot
- Additional handle length allows increased gripping pressure on pliers
- All tools now lock with a sliding system which is possibly better than Leatherman's rocker-type (less chance of accidental unlock)
- Inside space better utilized with folding tools, adding dedicated small flat, but dropping the flat tip on the can opener
- Blunt nose does not fully retract, about 3mm left exposed. But slide groove could be extended 3mm without pliers snagging on tools
- Handles wider apart to reduce palm pinching, but makes tool larger and creates more obstruction when using the blades
- Plier head bigger and wider, so will be stronger, and wire cutters longer. Crimper added to area behind pliers
- Slide mechanism simplified with circlip retainer replacing button-head screws. Tapping no longer needed in pliers and adjustments-free
- Neater proprietary (?) flat-top button-head screws replace basic nut/screw tool pivot
- Ruler markings extended from 7 to 8cm (inches unchanged)

It's very clear that Gerber made a real effort to improve the design, and in the hand, the original Multi-Plier almost feels like a factory prototype when compared to the MP600. Both are very capable tools that I'm happy to include in my rotation schedule. But while the original has a wonderful 'vintage' character, the MP600 is better. That in continues in production almost unchanged for 20 years is a validation of this excellent design.

JBW1 · **Reply #860 on:** January 08, 2020, 11:46:27 PM

Quote from: Juan el Boricua on December 11, 2019, 04:09:33 AM

Well, I found something quite-surprising-to-me today; as I cleansed my blunt nose (the one from THIS post: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,52129.msg2052377.html#msg2052377), I found out that Gerber is now stamping the production date inside one of the handles, specifically towards the tools' end at the can opener's side! I find this a good production improvement, as the etched date stamp on my SS NN is slowly fading and is almost gone (even though it is a 2017 model). I'm sure that this will make model dating better in the future. Just wanted to share that tidbit of info. with you all.

Tidbits are worth quite a bit, thank you

Barry Rowland · **Reply #861 on:** January 08, 2020, 11:51:57 PM

I've had the biggest urge to pick up a 600 for the past few days. Thanks for the review Max!

JBW1 · **Reply #862 on:** January 08, 2020, 11:53:19 PM

Is there a by chance a Mr. Pinchy MAIMING thread? Pretty sure many folks have pics of the “love bites”... ummm in the dead of night... and good stories to go along with them :

Rapidray · **Reply #863 on:** January 09, 2020, 01:19:23 AM

Quote from: Max Stone on January 08, 2020, 11:25:44 PM

After my very favorable impression of the original 'Mr. Pinchy' Multi-Plier
I decided I must get an MP600 to explore this Gerber product a little more, and to get an objective view of the differences.

So I am pleased to add my name to this club, with the acquisition of an MP600 Blunt nose.

This model is an early version (circa 1998-2003), as it still carries the Simonds file, has the drop-point PE blade and pre-tungsten carbide cutters. From what I read, the cutters are not popular, so I'm happy to skip this feature. And I'm not a fan of the newer wharncliffe blade. So a few observations...

Nice photos on the two!

Rapidray · **Reply #864 on:** January 09, 2020, 01:20:01 AM

Quote from: JBW1 on January 08, 2020, 11:53:19 PM

Is there a by chance a Mr. Pinchy MAIMING thread? Pretty sure many folks have pics of the “love bites”... ummm in the dead of night... and good stories to go along with them :

Nice