Gerber MP600 Travel Friendly Multi Tool Bladeless 

I am a big fan of Gerber tools and knives Sootch00. I carry one of the multi-tool ones that my Dad had with him all the time. You can't bet a Gerber multi-tool. Always long live the republic

TSA at our local airport will confiscate this tool immediately. Then, 4 times a year (used to be once) they auction the confiscated items as long as the item is not a fire arm, or does not use any type of fuel. The confiscated items are auctioned in bulk, which means whoever has the highest bid gets everything. In the last auction there were 60 knives, 32 multi-tools, including the MP600 bladeless, nail-clippers, bottle openers, and hair-picks. So, if you want to lose your tool, just bring it through the TSA checkpoint, because they'd love to steal it and turn a profit.

I don't think I would travel with it. TSA took my Allen Key set. Told me I could dismantle the airplane. Can you imagine how long that would take?

I was issued one of the older versions back in 98 (with blade) when I was in the USCG. Still have it.

I was looking for this one My dad gave me and my brother a leatherman when we were young, but my stupid sibling decided to threaten me with the knife on the multitool, so we both lost our gift That dumbass can't pull a knife on me if I give him this

@SensiblePrepper: You're right, we loved ordering these when I was in the Army. They were in higher demand than Leatherman at the time. I've since moved to Leatherman for my multitool, but this is a great travel option.

Nice demo, not many people show the tools being used. The trick with deploying the pliers is do not grip the handle tightly. The harder you grip, the less they are able to move. Also try holding them and flicking the wrist to open them, as you get more force to move them more effectively than waving your whole arm as the lever force.

I have the first one, 15 years old. It's been to Afghanistan and all over. Its cleared its share of double feeds. After 15 years it still works. Only thing that's ever broken is the blade and that's because I used it as a pry bar.

My hands are weapons. TSA is yet to say anything to me about it.

I've been looking for a bladeless multi-tool for a month or two now as i travel so much and always like to have screwdrivers/pliers and such on me. I have to say I've liked the last few product reviews, been nice and thorough and half tempted to get the oLight s1 mini as well. many thanks!

I travel all the time, TSA will keep this

Why doesn't this one say U.S.A. on it?, all mine do. The fake ones don't and they come in a box. Just wondering. And my new one has a REMINGTON saw blade. By the way, I've been using my original mp600 for 21 years!!

Great review as always. I bought the older bladed model a couple weeks ago at an estate sale for $8! I love it.

I had TSA take a corkscrew recently because of the tiny foil cutting knife on it. The TSA Agent said that the Flight Attendants Union had voted to not allow it, and they were required to confiscate them.

Sootch is finally dumping maxpedition and going for Vanquest gear! Took you long enough Sootch.

I was thinking about picking one of these up about a month ago, glad you did a review on it!

what a lot of people overlook is the tools being on the inside..u get a smooth grip...tools on the outside sharp edge can cut u when u apply pressure

8:30 was the comedy part.

I just got the Center drive. That thing is awesome. Of course it isnt TSA approved but man its tough. Best part? Use whatever bits you have...

Gerber's Blade-less MP600 is not the only one out there. SOG has their Powerlock Traveler model. Also a full-sized multi-tool. To be honest, I bought Leatherman's blade-less Rebar model. But honestly, while it's not a full-sized multi-tool, it would be excellent for work-places here in America where employees are outright forbidden to have knives on them. However, looking at the overall tool selection on that version of the Rebar, I can see possible issues with carrying it in some foreign countries. I took a serious look at the Gerber several months back, along with the SOG. In the end, I chose the SOG. While the scissors on the SOG feel cheap, I think it's overall a better blade-less option than the Gerber.

This is the first time I bought something before the review!!!

Looks awesome...you can't go anywhere with a blade now days...I took family to kings island a few years ago and walked a mile to get informed I would have to take my sog back to the car or leave it with security. ..I was 46 at the time and first time since I was 10 that I was bladeless

Nice video. I think you really enjoy flicking those pliers out. :). No doubt multi tools are handy items to have. But I think I will keep my Leatherman a while longer. Have a great holiday season.

Great review of a cool tool.. nice tune too..

Cool

Absolutely excellent video

06:43 Is that hold in the scissor handle meant for attaching a lanyard?

I have a leatherman, but that thing is awesome.

That intro XD i was thinking about Metraton showing right next to you!!

I honestly can't see an airline letting you carry this. I was not allowed the 1 inch safety scissors in my med kit which was in my carry on bag, never mind strapped to my belt.

Do not squeeze the handles when flicking it. You just need to hold it without squeezing, else you will stop them coming out.

We use these tools at work and that grit saw is nothing shy of horrendous! We haven't found anything that it cuts well. The rest of the tool is fine.

My dad gave me his the one he took to Iraq in 2001 and it’s still in perfectly functioning order

Didn't knew Metraton made tool reviews. Oh wait.

4 years later and it's £72 on amazon still worth buying one though

I didn't hear you mention it in the video - how many times have you flown with this in your carry-on?

Hmm. Do you think you could replace the Grit Saw with a Jig Saw blade? Might have to do a little Moding. Also, I have heard that some people stuck in Gun/Knife Free Zones are carrying this as a Self-defense Tool. One Flick, Instant Kubaton. Take Care.

Another great video!

What you refer to as "flat head" screwdriver blades are actually "slotted head" drivers. You are confusing the type of "drive" (slotted, Phillips, Torx, etc.) with the screw head "profile" (flat head, round head, pan head, etc.) Also, when using the can opener, you are allowing the entire blade to pass through the cut, then you're bending the tool back to extract it.. Instead, you should rock the blade, pausing before the tip completely penetrates the lid, push the tool forward to a new pivot point, then cut again. The motion should be continuous & smoother, like cutting with a scissors - when doing a long cut, you don't completely close the scissors blades, but make a series of shorter cuts.

Very nice

GOOD music thank you for the video. :)

Gerber is good , I prefer the leatherman wave

I saw the part where you were able to unclip the "saw" blade, so do you know if it will accept a regular jigsaw blade? The way it clips in looks similar

those crows were tryin to get ya gerber!

Loving the music haha

Good vidéo !!!

This thing would be a nightmare to get through TSA. They try to confiscate my keychain size Leatherman Style PS every single time I fly.

Hi Don, great review as always! I have one very similar, purchased at a military store, claim to be american but made in china. Comes always with me everywhere in my EDC. A multitool like this is your first must if you want to build a EDC and BOB. But I will never spend 40$ for a multiplier with no blade, IMO I prefer two for 10 bucks each. If you loose this one or if you broke it, you will never be disappointed or frustrated. And in an emergency situation, you can give it to other who needs it. In extreme SHTF scenario, if you have two cheap you can exchange one for other goods (medicines, a water transportation system). Best Xmas wishes and a big CIAO from NEItaly! Gian

TSA can still seize it and sell it. So my advice is don't have it at an airport. I edc this tool otherwise, and it is great, especially in a no knife office. And it is a no fear hand it to the kids tool for crafts, etc. I always carried a pocket knife, but lately started to realize I use them for food prep. in the kitchen or construction where I have toolboxes, so do I really need one in my pocket? Unless I'm camping or something, then I'll take one. But then I can combo carry with the pliers and pick a knife that is better than a multi tool blade, which always seems awkward and compromised anyway. I'm rambling. Great tool get one.

great video :)

I wish gerber made high speed steel inserts for them, the carbide seems to shatter very easily!

Say Heah, Ever since a Soldier was saved when a bullet richocheteed off his Gerber Multi Tool, I became a Gerber Multi Tool Man. Infact I have (2) Vintage G'MTools that have the metal tool release. I also have a newer one, Great M'Tool's, Dilly, Dilly.,,.p

As of now, Leatherman make a knifless Rebar which I would recommend for travel.

Any of you where to grab a spare c clip for this one???

Is this true that whenever we see a MO600 around we may expect some loose screw of a pistol is in the neighborhood?

Would any standard jigsaw blade fit where the carbide blade detaches? Quite useful if it does.

I have had my Camo Gerber for 20 years! I gave broken 3 Leatherman's. What is the best AR & Hand gun Gerber?

Is this one authentic? I just got one and im not sure if its fake or not

I am wandering are the military issue made in China if so they need to bring manufacturing home . I bought one at an estate sale a few months for 12 dollars the Original like brand new zero rust it's a weather man . but will probably never us it or have us for it . but did drop in to the camping gear along side my grand dads tool roll which has to be a hundred years old took out all the model A tools and put different stuff in there about 30 years ago it's my go to kit when were on the move . But did buy the Bucket boss tool roll after watching your video that roll is built like a tank almost bullet proof it's so tuff not one stitch out of place or frayed top quality and after making leather sheaths now for some time I think I know a bit about stitching . Filled it with life saving gear as I call it . Happy Trails

Does the pliers have play right and left ?

i have the ones with the blade in it and other then breaking the carbide cutter pieces i really like them

Have been issued the military version several times. I was cutting something not very hard and replaceable carbide pieces just snapped with very little pressure. I definitely didn't attempt to cut anything with the other pairs. I'm definitely not going to pay $20 plus for the left and right prices. So I strongly recommend that you refrain from using that part of the tool unless you have no other option.

Hay man, love your vids! I was wondering if you could do a review of a tactix armory knife. Its made by Walter sorrels. I cant seem to find a review of one. Thanks

I'm not sure about the Made in China-stuff. I own a Leatherman Wingman and Skeletool but my favourite tool is the Victorinox Swisstool Spirit. By the way, what happened to your beard?😉

This is the Metatron speaking..

I love the demonstrations. This is a must buy for me. Having a multi tool on a film set is a must. And we all know how liberals feel about knives. I got kicked out of one of the buildings cause they had a metal detector and they said my three inch blade was too dangerous to bring in the building. Lmao.

I still do not think it will get by TSA.....?

Thank you Sir, once again a very thorough, detailed, informative and well-presented review with your entertaining style incl. bloopers! Looking seriously at the Gerber MP600 line since I found out it's used by US military, and I've been puzzling for a few months now about which multitool to get as I'm in the UK and most Leathermans are not legal carry here, we aren't allowed locking blades. I also don't want ''made in China'' so these are interesting and more affordable than Swisstools. I believe the smaller Gerbers (Dime, Vise) are made in China but anyway they're too small tbh, as are the LM Squirts and Styles. Gonna look at your review on the MP600 bladed version, because ideally I'd like a bladed multitool but only if it's non-locking. Otherwise I'll get this as I EDC an SAK anyway, and if I'm in the outdoors I take a fixed-blade knife too. Pricewise I can't get these as low as $40 but at around $75 (£60) this is a very reasonably priced option considering the quality and features. Thanks again.

Wow👍

Anyone watch the channel Metatron recognize the music? :)

Have you actually carried this on a flight?

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Who designed ( I use the word advisably) the "SAW" on this tool, I recently bought the MP600 too get round the pathetic UK knife laws. Unless I have a blunt one, the "saw" on this tool the saw is absolutely bloody useless it wouldn't cut butter.

Yes and the U.S. Military issue Gerber is garbage. I hope that one is about 100 times more durable. I have never seen any other multi-tool consistently break in a massive variety of ways. It's really a cheap POS.

Thanks for the look-see Sootch. Seems rather worthless with no blade nor real saw. Even the scissors seemed lame. Why couldn't they have made a real saw and a blade that is removable. At least then there would be some use for it 99% of the time. As it is now it is nothing more than an expensive retractable pair of pliers. Gerber also doesn't honor their lifetime warranty either. I sent in my original 600 for a broken file and a broken screwdriver and though a simple replacement of the tools would be more than sufficient they could not fix it. This is the same tool that was issued to both the US Military and the Canadian Military and yet they sent my tool back not fixed with a note saying it cannot be fixed. The tool is in otherwise pristine condition for being 24 years old. Some warranty, some company.

Never was a fan of the gerber multitools, i have had 4 or 5 of them and there a hoaky feel and they seem to be loose and cheap feeling i have broken the jaws every time and im not even stressing them or taking them padt their limits as ive seen others do, not a fan of them, leatherman are better to me.

The army needs to upgrade, id never depend on a gerber product. I can't stand the hokey flick concept.

Lol jk. Im gonna order 3

There's Leatherman, and then there's everything else.

Worst multi tool I’ve ever bought right here. If you dig symmetry and smart design.. move on from anything Gerber. Leatherman just makes a better tool. I’m just here seeing if other people liked it and most seem to so I must be the odd man out here 🤷‍♂️

Ohh noo never mind it's made in China

What's with the Clint Eastwood-type flicking action to open it? Laughable. Just open it, that's all you need to do! 😂 Much as I like my Gerber M600, my Leatherman Surge beats the pants off it.

I do believe you got a nice chinese knockoff brother, mine says USA.

Whycome all these tools have bottle openers? Far as I'm concerned, bottle openers shoulda gone out of style decades ago

I think I am first