Gerber MP600 Bladeless Multi Tool

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As for the pliers, you can expect the MP600 to contain almost every pair that is suitable for all needs. Among your choices are the standard pliers and the typical needle nose. I also noticed how easy it is to maintain each one. Generally, it is capable of offering all the things that anyone wants to get from a multi-tool knife blade. Can and Bottle Openers The Gerber Center Drive is clearly designed with the handyperson in mind. It uses Gerber’s one handed open plier design along with an outside accessible knife blade and bit driver. The central draw of the Center Drive is the full size bit driver. It extends out several inches and lets you get the functionality of a regular bit screwdriver in a multi tool.

I am going through the current Gerber catalogue and I decided to see just how many current MP600's there are. I was a little surprised by the results. The Gerber MP600 base model comes with four different screwdrivers, one phillips head and three flatheads of various sizes. The phillips head has a tapering point that fits reasonably well in a variety of screw sizes but is a bit stubby compared to some of the offerings from Gerber’s competitors. The flat heads fill a useful range of sizes, starting fairly small and moving up to a standard largish. None of them will work for electronic sized screws unfortunately. This makes for a very versatile and adaptable tool, but only if you can deal with a single multi-edged knife (1 inch of a standard knife and the remainder being serrated) and non-replaceable wire-cutters. Non-replaceable wire cutters, the standard Gerber 600’s wire cutters can be replaced once you dull them or notch them up from use.If you’re just looking to do odd jobs around the house we’d recommend you go with the Center Drive. It’s specialized for repair and construction type jobs. The MP600 is an overall more balanced multi tool for the money. One reviewer complained about the choice of a Remgrit rasp, because of availability. I think that this is an unfair criticism, since the tool uses a standard jigsaw blade pattern; you can use any similar fitting jigsaw blade of whatever type you want: a different grit rasp, or indeed a metal saw, a wood saw, or whatever you like.

I bought this the same time as I bought a Leatherman Rebar (Bladeless). I wanted to compare the two and being Leatherman through and through I had already made my decision in my mind as to which one would be on my belt everyday. That was until I used both, even though the tool set on the Rebar feels more robust, the erganomics and general feel of the Gerber is far better. Everytime I used the rebar I would cut or pinch my skin on some edge or whilst closing it. The MP600 is faultless in that manner and earned a place on my belt and the Rebar is in an emergency bag in the 4x4. The Wave+ is Leatherman’s flagship multi tool, the same as the MP600 is for Gerber. It’s slightly smaller when closed and weighs half an ounce less. It’s also a standard butterfly open multi tool with scissors, replaceable wire cutter blades, and both a saw and included bit drivers. Editor’s note: the Geber MP600 also made Task & Purpose’s roundup of the best multitools of the year. No multi tool would be complete without optional accessories. In Gerber’s case there are some that can really amplify the value of your multi tool. The first impression of the Gerber MP600 Pro Scout is that it looked about the same as the Gerber 600 until you open it up to reveal all the tools! The Gerber MP600 Pro-Scout includes:The Wave+ overall beats out the MP600 on just about every metric. It’s lighter, just as sturdy, has a better tool loadout, and the finish stands up better than the MP600’s. All of this at a price just barely above the MP600’s. The only reason to go with the MP600 over the Wave+ is if you really like the one handed open pliers. Here's the 26 I have listed, with item and UPC numbers and descriptions, in case the pics above aren't legible.

You will notice the can opener easily and conveniently gliding through cans. The same goes for the bottle opener. The only disadvantage is that the bottle opener seems to have a weird and awkward positioning at the base of one flathead screwdriver. The MP600 is 4.9 inches long closed and comes in at 9 oz. That’s a little larger and heavier than some other full size multi tools but not too bulky overall. One of the really interesting things about the MP600 is how adaptable it is. Currently Gerber offers close to 20 different versions of this tool, with different configurations of plier types, finish, tool loadout, and intended use. Gerber mp600 Tools There are a total of 26 different variations, consisting of 18 variations of the basic MP600, four versions of the Pro Scout, three different versions of the MP600 ST, and the MP600 DET.The Gerber MP600 is a military multi tool that is also fairly useful around the house. It’s got interesting features and is a durable, well made tool. All in all the Gerber MP600 is a pretty good multi tool that falls just short of great. For its price we still think the MP600 is a good value. Its sturdy, has a tool loadout for just about any user, and looks sharp. The RemGrit blades are pretty good at sawing through plastics and thin pieces of metal. Overall we found it to be a neat feature but one that we rarely called upon. The Pro Scout is only available with needle nose pliers and standard wire cutters, which we think says interesting things about Gerber’s triangular replaceable blades. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy.