Gerber Crucial

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #60 on:** April 10, 2009, 08:06:20 PM

I want one too. The prototype we played with was a little rough, but it showed lots of promise, and with Gerber's recent emphasis on quality tools, I can see this being a good tool. Plus, Gerber has promised us something else that I am not allowed to talk about that I am sure will be a big hit as well.

I'm certain the Gerber haters out there will turn around in the near future.

Def

Leatherman123 · **Reply #61 on:** April 10, 2009, 08:13:54 PM

I can't wait to see what the "something else" is! Any idea on when it's coming out at the least?

I don't mind Gerber, but what do you mean by "recent emphasis on quality tools"? The Flik is decent, but the quality is really lacking IMO..

DaveK · **Reply #62 on:** April 10, 2009, 08:49:08 PM

Hmmm - I think the Navigator shows closer resemblance to the LM Juice than the Skeletool - no?

cliosguy · **Reply #63 on:** April 10, 2009, 09:10:49 PM

buck navigator, that seems like something i wouldnt mind having

DaveK · **Reply #64 on:** April 10, 2009, 09:13:04 PM

I was thinking the same thing actually.

J-sews · **Reply #65 on:** April 10, 2009, 09:47:26 PM

Grant and Mikey ran into one of the head design gurus for Gerber at the recent Shot Show. It sounds as if this fellow really cares about what we here at Multitool.org think, and an improved emphasis on quality was promised.

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #66 on:** April 11, 2009, 05:41:31 AM

Quote from: J-sews on April 10, 2009, 09:47:26 PM

Grant and Mikey ran into one of the head design gurus for Gerber at the recent Shot Show. It sounds as if this fellow really cares about what we here at Multitool.org think, and an improved emphasis on quality was promised.

Yes, we have that POWER!

Lutsky · **Reply #67 on:** April 11, 2009, 01:56:21 PM

Quote from: DaveK on April 10, 2009, 08:49:08 PM

Hmmm - I think the Navigator shows closer resemblance to the LM Juice than the Skeletool - no?

Asymmetric handles (one with a carabiner), an one-handed knife blade accessible outside are rather similar on Skeletool nor Juice

hawkchucker · **Reply #68 on:** April 11, 2009, 02:25:38 PM

We have gerber haters here?

hawkchucker · **Reply #69 on:** April 11, 2009, 02:26:32 PM

Quote from: J-sews on April 10, 2009, 09:47:26 PM

Grant and Mikey ran into one of the head design gurus for Gerber at the recent Shot Show. It sounds as if this fellow really cares about what we here at Multitool.org think, and an improved emphasis on quality was promised.

Do you actually believe they give a crap? Comeon they will continue to send the company downhill.

J-sews · **Reply #70 on:** April 11, 2009, 04:00:47 PM

Quote from: hawkchucker on April 11, 2009, 02:26:32 PM

Quote from: J-sews on April 10, 2009, 09:47:26 PM
Grant and Mikey ran into one of the head design gurus for Gerber at the recent Shot Show. It sounds as if this fellow really cares about what we here at Multitool.org think, and an improved emphasis on quality was promised.

Do you actually believe they give a crap? Comeon they will continue to send the company downhill.

Oh ye of little faith....

The rest of you; Pay no attention to the disbeliever!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #71 on:** April 11, 2009, 04:10:51 PM

Quote from: hawkchucker on April 11, 2009, 02:26:32 PM

Quote from: J-sews on April 10, 2009, 09:47:26 PM
Grant and Mikey ran into one of the head design gurus for Gerber at the recent Shot Show. It sounds as if this fellow really cares about what we here at Multitool.org think, and an improved emphasis on quality was promised.

Do you actually believe they give a crap? Comeon they will continue to send the company downhill.

I thought that too, until the show this year. Gerber's designers have brought out a number of interesting concepts, like the Crucial, the folding axe and several keychain tools (Curve, Splice, Vice). I'm looking forward to seeing them once they hit the streets.

Def

hawkchucker · **Reply #72 on:** April 11, 2009, 04:54:03 PM

Agreed, but they are still using poorly designed drivers, and poor steel for the blades.

Sean · **Reply #73 on:** April 11, 2009, 05:11:32 PM

Peter a question...

Where is it made??

Poncho65 · **Reply #74 on:** April 12, 2009, 04:38:09 AM

Quote from: J-sews on April 10, 2009, 09:47:26 PM

Grant and Mikey ran into one of the head design gurus for Gerber at the recent Shot Show. It sounds as if this fellow really cares about what we here at Multitool.org think, and an improved emphasis on quality was promised.

I really do hope they step it up and improve there QC

prime77 · **Reply #75 on:** May 20, 2009, 11:36:54 PM

I saw an ad for the Crucial in this months Backpacker magazine. I didn't know it was going to be Green.

cliosguy · **Reply #76 on:** May 20, 2009, 11:49:16 PM

i really dig that "electric green"

prime77 · **Reply #77 on:** May 20, 2009, 11:50:30 PM

I kinda like the green look to. I checked the Gerber site and I guess it's available in black also.

Nikos · **Reply #78 on:** May 21, 2009, 12:17:10 AM

I wonder if Nick's getting one then...

Leatherman123 · **Reply #79 on:** May 21, 2009, 01:01:36 AM

I can't wait to try one.. I want to see if the quality is any good.

cliosguy · **Reply #80 on:** May 21, 2009, 01:05:51 AM

WOW

honestly? 60 bucks?:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001R957J2/sr=8-1/qid=1242860856/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1242860856&sr=8-1

i rather have a skeletool for that money

Leatherman123 · **Reply #81 on:** May 21, 2009, 01:08:24 AM

I know!

I thought it would have been around $30ish.. That carabiner looks like it's in the way too..

american lockpicker · **Reply #82 on:** May 21, 2009, 01:27:25 AM

Thats unoriginal.

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #83 on:** May 21, 2009, 01:52:10 AM

$60

!?!!

Screw that man. No way I'm paying that for a china tool when I could get a Skelly.

Other internet places have it for around $40, but shipping still makes it closer to $50.

Pass.

rockyman500 · **Reply #84 on:** May 21, 2009, 05:38:56 AM

Quote from: gafftapegreenia on May 21, 2009, 01:52:10 AM

$60 !?!!

Screw that man. No way I'm paying that for a china tool when I could get a Skelly.

Other internet places have it for around $40, but shipping still makes it closer to $50.

Pass.

its an overpriced "skelefool"

ringzero · **Reply #85 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:48:04 AM

Quote from: gafftapegreenia on May 21, 2009, 01:52:10 AM

$60 !?!!

Screw that man. No way I'm paying that for a china tool when I could get a Skelly.

Other internet places have it for around $40, but shipping still makes it closer to $50.

Pass.

I'll probably get a Crucial and a Freestyle to see which I like better.

As for the Skeletool - no way would I buy one!

I handled both models of Skeletool at Cabelas and the ergos sucked big time. Price is way too high for a tool with ergonomics that bad.

Someone mentioned the carabiner on the Crucial being in the way. If it is in the way, a few minutes with a hacksaw and you'd be rid of it for good.

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Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #86 on:** May 22, 2009, 12:43:34 AM

If you didn't like the Skeletool, be prepared to not like the Freestyle.

Def

ringzero · **Reply #87 on:** May 24, 2009, 06:43:28 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on May 22, 2009, 12:43:34 AM

If you didn't like the Skeletool, be prepared to not like the Freestyle.

Def

I liked the Skeletool pliers well enough. The bit driver seemed functional, but it ruined the ergonomics for me.

I couldn't find any way to grip the Skeletool so that the bit driver wasn't digging painfully into my hand when I squeezed down on the pliers. Maybe people with smaller hands than mine wouldn't have an issue with this.

At least the Freestyle won't have that particular problem, because it has no bit driver.

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AHB · **Reply #88 on:** May 24, 2009, 09:04:13 AM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on January 17, 2009, 05:41:19 PM

I like how the blade isn't pointed though; it's more of a sheepsfoot design! Wouldn't that be cool if LM offered a Skeletool with a fully serrated sheepsfoot blade for EMS/First Responders/LE and the like? That would sell really well, IMO!

The only thing I need on the Skeletool, is a 2H blade.. Not much point in getting one here, when the fine for carrying it is about 1000£

cliosguy · **Reply #89 on:** May 31, 2009, 12:35:49 AM

video!:

looks neat, maybe if it was a bit cheaper...

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