Hello all and welcome back. This is, finally, a gear review.
I received the Gerber MP600 as a gift from a friend who recently received basically a duplicate as a gift and simply offered it to me because he knew I was relatively handy and like gear and whatnot. This was probably 3 or so years ago at this point. I will say, when I got it I knew it was cool however I didn’t have much practical use for it aside from the occasional need to crimp something or turn a screw. For the better part of 3 years it really just kind of sat in a drawer like Woody and Buzz in T.S. 3.
And then we moved to Oregon, where I could be more outdoorsy, afford to have hobbies that require occasional handiwork and of course, fishing.
I have used this thing sooooo much since moving back to Oregon. I use it while fishing to manipulate some of my tackle and to pull hooks out of fish when I’m lucky. I have used the mini flat head screwdriver/pry-tool loads of times, including my recent project of replacing the ignition column on my Bronco II (seen here: https://spacecowboybill.music.blog/2019/09/15/my-bronco-ii/ ) It is a handy tool to keep around and the features are pretty cool. You get a lot of tools in a moderately slim package. And let’s be honest, if you’ve used the MP600 before, the one-handed open action is pretty cool. Reminds me of the sound of Wolverines claws coming out. *Snkkt!*
All of that being said, do I love the Gerber MP600? Yes. Do I carry it EVERY day? Honestly, no, and here’s why; Although I am the type of person to over-prepare, I really can’t always justify this heavy, somewhat thick chunk of steel clambering around in my pockets. Even when I have my carry organized well, if I start moving at any significant pace, this thing is slapping my thigh or knocking against my phone. I do have a pair of pants that has two magazine pockets and sometimes I’ll put a spare mag in one pocket and the MP600 in the other and that works really well. Is this something a pocket organizer could fix? Sure. But I don’t go in for that sort of thing man.
Features: (Diagram and tool list borrowed from GerberGear.com Linked below)
- Needlenose pliers
- Regular pliers
- Wire cutters
- Patented one-handed opening
- Saf.T.Plus locking knife and tools
- RemGrit saw with universal saw coupler
- Serrated knife
- Cross point screwdriver
- Ruler
- Wire crimper
- File
- Small and medium flat blade screwdriver
- Can opener
- Bottle opener
- Fiskars scissors
https://www.gerbergear.com/Multi-Tools/One-Hand-Opening/MP600_07564
Pros:
-I love it
-It’s functional as heck
-*Snkkt!* one-handed use
-Replaceable saw blade
-American Made
-Lifetime Warranty
Cons:
-It’s a bit bulky for every day carry
-Screwdriver head is a little stubby and is basically useless for any recessed screw heads.
-That’s it.
Seriously, the Gerber MP600-Pro Scout is an awesome piece of gear to add to any loadout. I would wholeheartedly suggest you find a brick and mortar retailer who carries Gerber products and see if you can’t get your hands on this or one of it’s many variants. GerberGear.com has it listed for $83 right now, however I’m certain you can find it at retailers for cheaper (huge supporter of Brick and Mortar, specifically locally owned) and of course there’s always https://www.bladehq.com/?search=gerber+mp+600
Overall Rating: 4.8/5 and this is nit picky because the phillips head is too short.
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