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. Tool Kit– Many multi tool manufacturers now offer a bit kit to go with a built in bit driver. Gerber has taken the unique step of building a tool kit with bit attachment that fits over their standard phillips head driver. Once in place you can use the included bits for several different screw types and sizes.

Weight: 9 ozrnrnMaterial: Stainless steelrnrnTools: Needle nose pliers, pinch cut wire cutters, wire crimper, plain edge knife, serrated knife, cross point screwdriver, small flat blade screwdriver, medium flat blade screwdriver, large flat blade flat blade screwdriver, screwdriver, lanyard ring, can opener, bottle opener, file, rulerrn Unboxing MP600 BASIC07505G0-13658-07505-4Multi-Plier 600 - Bluntnose Stainless w/ Carbide Insert Cutters, Leather SheathBox

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. 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. 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.

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. MP600 PRO SCOUT075640-13658-07564-1Multi-Plier 600 - Pro Scout Needlenose Stainless, w/ Tool Kit, SheathBox 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 fact that it has a traditional design is also a big advantage as it allows rotating the blades thrice, thereby extending the life of the cutters. Both work just fine, the can opener in particular glides through cans with ease, but they definitely could have combined these into a single tool without sacrificing any utility. The bottle opener is weirdly shoehorned into the base of one of the flathead screwdrivers but doesn’t seem to impact the drivers strength or usability.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 DET isn’t something most people will need. For the highly trained men and women of the US armed forces who do need it though, it’s a useful and well designed multi tool. Gerber mp600 Review 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. Stainless steel” is a broad term for steels that have different elements that prohibit corrosion—or lower quantities of iron, carbon, etc. In this case, I am not sure on what part of the spectrum this stainless steel falls on, but it held up exceedingly well in all submersion tests. 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.