Gerber MP600 Bladeless Multi Tool

Product Information

Gerber really shows their desire to ‘do things differently’ with the design of the MP600’s can and bottle openers. Unlike basically every other multi tool and swiss army knife on the market Gerber choose to separate these into two tools. Here's the 26 I have listed, with item and UPC numbers and descriptions, in case the pics above aren't legible. MP600 BASIC07535G0-13658-07535-1Multi-Plier 600 - Needlenose Stainless w/ Carbide Insert Cutters, Leather SheathBox

Made in Portland, Oregon, the MP600 (which stands for multi-plier 600, naturally) is a no-frills multi-purpose tool that cuts, screws, and crimps its way against any problem you encounter. It will not win any beauty contests, but it’s dressed to kill in the stainless-steel blunt nose option I tested. Compared to some other multitools on the market, it does not have the modern engineering look but instead offers a trusted charm. Fiskars scissors – You don’t realize how many times you need flipping scissors until you’ve got them. The Diesel has scissors and a saw blade where the MP600 doesn’t. If you like one you’ll probably like the other. Deciding between the two really comes down to what tools you think you’ll use more. Gerber mp600 Vs Center DriveThis 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. What tools can you expect to find on a standard multitool? The list can vary widely, but it should include a screwdriver (with a Phillips and flat-head driver, at least), pliers, scissors and possibly a knife or two. Most will also have a bottle opener or something you can use as one. It’s a good bet that this tool is the one that will see the most actual use among weekend warriors. It's an efficient way to do business. Kind of like how automakers share body platforms. One handle of the new Center Drive looks pretty much like a CAD copy/paste of the MP600 with added parts. Now they don't have to stamp out 20 different serrated blades. They've got one in two colors that fit into 20 or so models. Would your average collector consider those variations desirable like how SAK-collectors will buy a tool just for the scale colors? Likely not to that extent but it's a windfall for the average consumer who gets what they want without having to buy something else. 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.

Gerber doesn’t have any bit drivers in their MP600 line but they do offer an interesting accessory to get around this. More on that below. Can Opener, Bottle Opener, File The MP600 Pro Scout is the premium multi tool in the MP600 line. It has 14 tools, a stainless steel finish, and comes standard with Gerber’s tool kit attachment set. The biggest differences between the standard MP600 and the Pro Scout are the addition of Fiskars branded scissors and a universal saw coupler that allows the use of RemGrit cutting blades. The Gerber MP600 is a quality multi tool with interesting features, but how does it stand up to its biggest competitors? Here are some highlights of other multi tools similar to the MP600 and our opinion on which one is superior. Comparison Table Gerber mp600 Vs Diesel You can also find versions of this product that come with replaceable tungsten carbide blades featuring a triangular design. This blade works perfectly for wires that are stubborn and difficult to cut.

Expert Reviews

NEGOTIATE OBSTACLES WITH EASE Designed expressly for the unique needs of industrial facilities, hospitals, and other similar institutions that limit the kinds of items people carry on their bodies, this do-it-all tool helps ensure safety in the workplace, while still giving you the benefit of this industrial-strength MP’s muscular multitude of tools. Its needle nose pliers work when you require a precise point that can grab fine elements in small spaces, while its one-handed opening greatly simplifies a wide array of tasks. It contains rotatable, replaceable Tungsten Carbide wire cutters for use in snipping a variety of stubborn wires. This smart MP600 also holds a brawny, removable RemGrit saw, so you can take it along or simply take it out, giving you maximum flexibility with the tool in just about any situation. I would have given this tool a 9 for over-all durability if it were stainless. The coating, which falls under this category, has kept it off of the throne. I can accept the cons of this multi-tool, especially when I can carry separate wood and steel cutting jigsaw blades to complement the RemGrit blade. Replaceable wire-cutters would have been nice, but honestly, what other tool comes with those, except the Gerber 600. I used to joke that you could center your entire collection on MP600's and probably never get all the variants.... well, it seems that statement is a bit more accurate than I thought!