New! Gerber Center Drive

[Monrogue]

I'm thinking about ordering one later, but I'm a bit worried after two duds to the same person

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No doubt I'll try another down the line, I just want to inspect in the store before the purchase.

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Unfortunately I don't have that option here.  No stores local, with the closest being a couple hours away.  They only carry a few basics, so my only choice is to take a chance and order one

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[bftx]

I'm thinking about ordering one later, but I'm a bit worried after two duds to the same person

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No doubt I'll try another down the line, I just want to inspect in the store before the purchase.

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Unfortunately I don't have that option here.  No stores local, with the closest being a couple hours away.  They only carry a few basics, so my only choice is to take a chance and order one

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I'd say give it a go, just make sure the retailer has a good return policy.  If you get a good one, I think you'll be super happy. 

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[AimlessWanderer]

It's not the first time new tools have had teething problems. We also need to take into consideration all the new operatives and inspectors they've taken on after moving to 24/7 production. Maybe it might take them a while to iron out the wrinkles so to speak. Not that such a standpoint offers any consolation to someone who has just forked out good money for a supposedly tough no-nonsense hard working tool.....

Thanks for the info, and I look forward to future feedback from others who take the plunge, and here what they have to say about the one's they've got 

[Monrogue]

I'm thinking about ordering one later, but I'm a bit worried after two duds to the same person

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No doubt I'll try another down the line, I just want to inspect in the store before the purchase.

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Unfortunately I don't have that option here.  No stores local, with the closest being a couple hours away.  They only carry a few basics, so my only choice is to take a chance and order one

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I'd say give it a go, just make sure the retailer has a good return policy.  If you get a good one, I think you'll be super happy. 

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Trust me, it doesn't take much to get me to pull the trigger on a multi, especially if it's new and has my curiosity piqued

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[kaput]

I'm thinking about ordering one later, but I'm a bit worried after two duds to the same person

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No doubt I'll try another down the line, I just want to inspect in the store before the purchase.

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Just hope its not in a blister pack then 

I don't really like the idea of any plastic pieces on my multi tools? Especially one geared towards hard use and heavy duty. 

[sLaughterMed]

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Also, one of the little metal tabs that holds the extra bit device in place is broken.  It snapped off after the first times I moved the bit around.
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Fellas, I like the tool, but I'm not going to accept it if it's not damn near perfect, especially for $100.

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Whoa, how thick is that thing? any chance we can get a thickness comparison to another multitool (preferably an MP600?)

[Sea Monster]

Yesss.....Keep buying them.


Sooner the suckers get through all the series 1 faults and issues, the sooner the "fixed" ones come to market.


I'll be ready to pick one of these up on Father's Day sales in, hmm, maybe 2022?

[Monrogue]

Well Amazon says they're out of stock, which is probably a good thing sparing me almost $100.  How heavy is it?  I just got thinking that if it's heavy I wouldn't carry it anyway.

[Demel]

I'm looking forward to getting one still. Also I just realised the center drive doesn't have a can opener

[WoodsDuck]

I'm looking forward to getting one still. Also I just realised the center drive doesn't have a can opener

[Demel]

I'm looking forward to getting one still. Also I just realised the center drive doesn't have a can opener

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I don't see anything

[Grant Lamontagne]

I am also still looking forward to it.  It doesn't seem to be the same old thing rehashed yet again.

Def

[Demel]

I am also still looking forward to it.  It doesn't seem to be the same old thing rehashed yet again.

Def

Me too. For me its similar to when the Switchplier 2.0 released. I hadn't known about the original and it was different from everything else. So I'm hoping to save some funds to get the center drive to really see how it performs.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Interesting. 

This was posted in the Multitool.org group on FB.

Def

[Sea Monster]

Does that mean I can get sent a free one for an honest review? 

[Grant Lamontagne]

You can always try.

Def

[dks]

It must be true if it is on the internet...

[Etherealicer]

Here is what I'm curious about. Is the pliers head compatible with the MP-600 family or the other one (Flik was it?).

[WoodsDuck]

Here is what I'm curious about. Is the pliers head compatible with the MP-600 family or the other one (Flik was it?).

Obviously I don't know first hand, since I haven't bought one, but it seems pretty unlikely. The opening/lock mechanism is only on the one side, unlike the older designs.

[AimlessWanderer]

Here is what I'm curious about. Is the pliers head compatible with the MP-600 family or the other one (Flik was it?).

Obviously I don't know first hand, since I haven't bought one, but it seems pretty unlikely. The opening/lock mechanism is only on the one side, unlike the older designs.

The only other tool I know that had the single sided mechanism was the Grappler - but modding that in (if it fits at all) would cost you all the internal tools

[Etherealicer]

Here is what I'm curious about. Is the pliers head compatible with the MP-600 family or the other one (Flik was it?).

Obviously I don't know first hand, since I haven't bought one, but it seems pretty unlikely. The opening/lock mechanism is only on the one side, unlike the older designs.

I saw that, but it still could work, even though the sledge is different on one side.

[PhlowJaxx]

It seems people get a little salty when I say the Center Drive replaced my Leatherman in less than a week. Dont get me wrong, I love my Leatherman and its more beefy than the Center Drive its just that its not as fast and convinient as my Center Drive. Sorry if it offends you but all I personally require from my multitool is pliers, knife, wire cutters, and a bit driver. And the Center Drive delivers my required features in a very convinient way. I work on furniture, bikes, electronics, and house appliences, so my multitool requirements are a bit average. It doesnt have the variety of my Leatherman Wave but I dont even use everything on it any way. Just the bit driver, pliers, wire cutters, and knife is what REALLY matters. I only miss the saw but atleast im still granted a serrated blade. I didnt put this tool under unnecessary stress to see when it wheel break. Every tool in the world wheel break when you want it to break  For how I use it, this tool will be my new EDC multitool for convinience and speed. Im just you average guy who uses his tools and make money in the process just like you. So yea, this tool might be for the average working guy or girl, but maybe not for the rough outdoorsman or deployed soldier.

Didnt know that a first opinion could stir up so many people and get reposted on facebook

[PhlowJaxx]

I just realized... I dont think you can flick these open, since there is only a slider on one side!

Its possible to flick these open. You just have to adjust your grip a little bit.

[PhlowJaxx]

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Also, one of the little metal tabs that holds the extra bit device in place is broken.  It snapped off after the first times I moved the bit around.
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Fellas, I like the tool, but I'm not going to accept it if it's not damn near perfect, especially for $100.

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The extra bit holder does seem like the flimsiest part of the whole tool. I just pinch the holder in place with one hand and remove the bit with the other to prevent any over-time warping.

[AimlessWanderer]

Welcome to 

 

[Etherealicer]

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Can we have some pictures please?
I'm particularly interested in its thickness / size, so side-by-side comparison to the Wave would be awesome.

[PhlowJaxx]

Does that mean I can get sent a free one for an honest review? 

Yes it does  As long as you pay for it and get one day shipping then put the tool through your "average use" test and be the first to review it on amazon and get it reposted on the multitool.org FB group page  . But you didnt hear it from me 

[Sea Monster]

Hah,

Hey there PJ


We're a salty bunch (I know I certainly am  )


I don't think anyone here takes personal offence at you ditching the LM (well, there might be one or two members  )

Though your review does come off a little on the enthusiastic side 



I think Etherealicer cut the heart of the matter though - The people want pictures - Some of us a little more trigger-shy when it comes to new toys on the market, so (If you can ) help us live vicariously through you and share your new joy, in all it's average joe glory 

[PhlowJaxx]

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Can we have some pictures please?
I'm particularly interested in its thickness / size, so side-by-side comparison to the Wave would be awesome.

The thickness is almost the same and the center drive is heavier. The thickness of the center drive changes from bottom to top though with the top where the pivot is being thinner than the bottom. And about the pictures, there are no pictures coming from me anytime soon but Im willing to bet my Leatherman that some will soon post a video on youtube or pictures here somewhere delivering what you're asking. Sorry.

[PhlowJaxx]

Hah,

Hey there PJ


We're a salty bunch (I know I certainly am  )


I don't think anyone here takes personal offence at you ditching the LM (well, there might be one or two members  )

Though your review does come off a little on the enthusiastic side 



I think Etherealicer cut the heart of the matter though - The people want pictures - Some of us a little more trigger-shy when it comes to new toys on the market, so (If you can ) help us live vicariously through you and share your new joy, in all it's average joe glory 

I will try to post pictures as soon as I can. I wish I could give details on why I cant do it this instant minute. Today was my last day with my Leatherman Wave because I finally found a buyer at one of my jobs (she was excited  ) So im going to tell you right now, THERE WILL BE NO LM WAVE VS GCD COMPARISON PICS coming from me but I can assure later today I can deliver pics and compare it to my very first multitool. Thats the best I can do for you guys. Right now I can say that the GDC is heavier and almost just as thick as the LM Wave. So its not fit for pocket carry but for more sheath carry.