Multitool.org Forum
+-

Hello Lurker! Remove this ad and much more by logging in.


Gerber dual force

Tsquare · 162 · 23613

gb Offline SurgeUk

  • Global Moderator
  • *
  • *
  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *
    • Posts: 5,518
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #60 on: April 23, 2022, 08:00:46 PM
Not even a thing here  :rant: ::)
They don't like it up 'em!


Offline Greg_T

  • New User
    • Posts: 2
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #61 on: April 24, 2022, 01:21:03 AM
Looking forward to seeing a video / review / write up on it!

It’ll probably take until Christmas before that thing shows up locally on my side of the globe.

I spoke to a lady at Gerber Australia who told me 3rd quarter of 2022. Keep on waiting....


pr Offline Juan el Boricua

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 3,141
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #62 on: April 24, 2022, 02:42:49 AM
Out of stock again  :twak:

What; already!?!?!? :facepalm:
Reminds me of Mr. Crunch...! :oops:


spam Offline Happy Gilmore

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 1,065
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #63 on: April 25, 2022, 06:48:26 PM
MINE CAME TODAY! got my video uploading now for a first look. So far I'm pleased, but only time will tell. Nothing appeared to be a issue, which is a miracle considering how bad the lockdown was. Also this turned out to be made in China not Taiwan which is a shame.


us Offline NetsNJ

  • Hero Member
  • *****
    • Posts: 676
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #64 on: April 26, 2022, 10:12:17 PM
MINE CAME TODAY! got my video uploading now for a first look. So far I'm pleased, but only time will tell. Nothing appeared to be a issue, which is a miracle considering how bad the lockdown was. Also this turned out to be made in China not Taiwan which is a shame.

That's a shame indeed as the center drive was us built.  Although to be fair it's quality wasn't any better or worse than the Chinese MP series.


us Offline SteveC

  • Global Moderator
  • Just Bananas
  • *
    • Posts: 67,618
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #65 on: April 28, 2022, 03:08:28 PM


us Offline Rich_SD

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 3,242
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #66 on: April 28, 2022, 03:31:38 PM


 :like:  Nice video  :tu:

I just received mine yesterday too.  My first impression is that I really like it.  I was a little worried when I heard that it was made in China, but it feels very heavy duty. 



ie Offline McStitchy

  • Global Moderator
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 19,785
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #67 on: April 28, 2022, 08:33:49 PM


Thanks Steve for that video link !
That looks actually great  :like:


spam Offline Happy Gilmore

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 1,065
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #68 on: April 29, 2022, 12:04:11 AM


Wait...so can I add links to my videos? I thought I couldn't.


us Offline SteveC

  • Global Moderator
  • Just Bananas
  • *
    • Posts: 67,618
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #69 on: April 30, 2022, 03:01:27 PM
Wait...so can I add links to my videos? I thought I couldn't.

No you can't. This isn't my video.


us Offline Rich_SD

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 3,242
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #70 on: April 30, 2022, 06:15:53 PM


 :P


us Offline Rich_SD

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 3,242
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #71 on: April 30, 2022, 09:23:18 PM
I just noticed that the price of the Dual Force was raised to $110 on Gerber's website.


us Offline SteveC

  • Global Moderator
  • Just Bananas
  • *
    • Posts: 67,618
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #72 on: April 30, 2022, 11:04:45 PM
I just noticed that the price of the Dual Force was raised to $110 on Gerber's website.

What was it before ?


us Offline Rich_SD

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 3,242
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #73 on: April 30, 2022, 11:09:48 PM


00 Offline Dtrain

  • Hero Member
  • *****
    • Posts: 903
  • "Southbound Whatchya Leave Behind Ya?"
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #74 on: May 01, 2022, 10:29:21 PM
Im Kind of Excited for the Dual Force...I have had great luck with my Centerdrives I dont exactly need another Multi Tool but I want One JUST BECAUSE LOL
"It seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time"


spam Offline Happy Gilmore

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 1,065
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #75 on: May 12, 2022, 02:15:35 AM
I am surprised to find myself reaching for the DUAL FORCE over most multitools recently..the pliers are the star here. The fact that the handles are close together matters way more than I thought.


spam Offline Happy Gilmore

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 1,065
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #76 on: May 12, 2022, 02:16:39 AM


SteveC is this your channel?? if so AWESOME!


us Offline algernonramone

  • Full Member
  • ***
    • Posts: 193
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #77 on: May 16, 2022, 04:29:35 PM
Any place have this in stock regularly? I'm thinking seriously about getting one, but finding one seems to be a real headache.


us Offline Adam5

  • *
  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 7,182
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #78 on: May 19, 2022, 03:59:09 AM
It is currently back in stock. Use promo code SEEKOUT to get 20% off.


us Offline Aloha

  • Global Moderator
  • *
  • Point Of No Return
  • *
    • Posts: 31,235
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #79 on: May 19, 2022, 03:37:23 PM
Watched a few videos on the tool.  Since none actually used the tool I'm curious how y'all like it. 

 :popcorn:
Esse Quam Videri


us Offline Adam5

  • *
  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 7,182
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #80 on: May 25, 2022, 10:11:27 PM

Clockwise from top left: Gerber Dual Force, Schrade ST5, Leatherman Super Tool 300, Leatherman Surge


From left to right: Gerber Dual Force, Schrade ST5, Leatherman Surge, Leatherman Super Tool 300


Dual Force and ST5 in second slip joint position. Like the ST5, the slip joint complicates folding up the Dual Force just a bit.




Wire cutters


Bit driver


bit holders and bits


dual sided file with chisel end


saw cuts on pull stroke only, but did cut quickly into my workbench top




Nylon sheath set up for vertical or horizontal carry and extra compartment for bits


The handles don't close completely together, which makes using the knife a little awkward for me

I can't wait to use it.


ie Offline McStitchy

  • Global Moderator
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 19,785
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #81 on: May 25, 2022, 11:25:16 PM
Wow...thank you very much for the exellent pics and comparison Adam  :cheers:

Can't wait to hear how it's performing for you  :popcorn:


00 Offline Dutch_Tooler

  • *
  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 4,360
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #82 on: May 26, 2022, 04:41:34 PM
 :iagree: nice pics, and the tool looks interesting :drool:. Pity it doesn't seem to be available this side of the pond...
Cheers!
Dutch_Tooler

Location: Southern Germany, most of the time


pr Offline Juan el Boricua

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 3,141
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #83 on: May 28, 2022, 07:51:28 PM
Thanks, Adam, for the pictures and info.; hoping for an in-depth review from you soon! :hatsoff: :tu:


us Offline Adam5

  • *
  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 7,182
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #84 on: June 01, 2022, 02:48:18 AM
Some usage today:


Wrapping a ground wire around a ground screw


Removing the nuts from the base of a pole light


Replacing the pull rope for a lawn mower

The slip joint pliers are not the best for electrical work, but the Dual Force served me well today. I did miss having needlenose pliers this evening while replacing the pull rope, but otherwise they were quite useful today.


gb Offline SurgeUk

  • Global Moderator
  • *
  • *
  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *
    • Posts: 5,518
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #85 on: June 13, 2022, 04:23:11 PM
Just found the Dual Force for sale in the UK.
LM could learn a great deal from the pricing  :pok: :twak: (it's basically the same price as the US)  :ahhh

https://www.cyclaireshop.co.uk/swiss-army-knives/gerber-dual-force-multi-tool&search=gerber&sort=p.price&order=DESC
They don't like it up 'em!


ie Offline McStitchy

  • Global Moderator
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 19,785
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #86 on: June 13, 2022, 04:27:38 PM
Good to hear Surge  :2tu:


us Offline Adam5

  • *
  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 7,182
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #87 on: June 13, 2022, 05:37:56 PM
That's great!


gb Offline SurgeUk

  • Global Moderator
  • *
  • *
  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *
    • Posts: 5,518
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #88 on: June 13, 2022, 06:00:29 PM
I should add that I haven't ordered one, yet! I'm a bit concerned about the "made in China" aspect  :think:

Am I being overly cautious  :dunno:
They don't like it up 'em!


us Offline Adam5

  • *
  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 7,182
Re: Gerber dual force
Reply #89 on: June 13, 2022, 06:39:46 PM
My experiences with Gerber and with Chinese MTs have been positive overall, so I personally was not deterred that they are made in China.

And my limited experience with the Dual Force has been very positive, but it only consists of carrying and using the MT for 3 or 4 days.

I do understand being cautious. It is somewhat expensive, and I imagine being an ocean away makes using the warranty a hassle.


 

Donations

Operational Funds

Help us keep the Unworkable working!
Donate with PayPal!
April Goal: $300.00
Due Date: Apr 30
Total Receipts: $152.99
PayPal Fees: $8.68
Net Balance: $144.31
Below Goal: $155.69
Site Currency: USD
48% 
April Donations

Community Links


Powered by EzPortal