Victorinox vs Gerber vs Leatherman

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Actually, it was this Gerber, not the Leatherman

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gerber-22-4...=sr_1_13?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1351802740&sr=1-13

I can't speak for EVERY tool purchased, but the black coating wore off on mine rather quickly. It's not silver, but it looks like i've had it for about 5 years instead of 5 weeks. Still works just as well so no complaints....but it's not 100% black any more.

Only complaint (as mentioned by other reviewers) is that the black paint does tend to come off, but when I have finished even the most menial job and my hands are covered in black I can make out it was far harder than it really was and hopefully wangle a nice cuppa out of it.

 

[spitfire]

Leatherman FTW.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Leatherman FTW.

Too late, she went for this one (free torch included) plus the guy can engrave it for you.

http://www.gerber-store.co.uk/tools-c2/pro-scout-mp-600-multi-tool-tool-kit-p19

 

[spitfire]

That's pretty cool.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

That's pretty cool.

Yeah, I think on the website there's nothing about engraving on the multi-tools and it's difficult with the Gerber because of lack of flat surfaces on the handles (writing/ruler) so he said he'd do the engraving on the knife

Same guy supplies Leathermans but can't see the OHT model on the site

 

[Dovydaitis]

after this thread, I think I might go for the Gerber suspension for Mr Dovy for xmas

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

after this thread, I think I might go for the Gerber suspension for Mr Dovy for xmas

Which one?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Anyone with the Gerber tool with scissors?

How the fuck do you get the scissors back in?

 

[dylanredefined]

Anyone with the Gerber tool with scissors?

How the fuck do you get the scissors back in?

straighten scissors out and fold them away

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

straighten scissors out and fold them away

They are straightened and I fold, but longer arm doesn't seem to go anywhere. You must have to slide something or slide somewhere but I can't figure out what or where

 

[dylanredefined]

They are straightened and I fold, but longer arm doesn't seem to go anywhere. You must have to slide something or slide somewhere but I can't figure out what or where

release the lockin slide on the side which model do you have?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

release the lockin slide on the side which model do you have?

Scout Pro

 

[dylanredefined]

Straiten the scisscors pull black thingy back should fold away.

 

[Dovydaitis]

Which one?

I got the bog standard £18 one off amazon. Pretty nifty though

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Ah, sussed it. I was trying to fold them whilst they were scissor shape



and they kept ending up like this



whereas you don't fold them like that, you open the scissors up fully wide like this



cheers dylan... sort of

 

[dylanredefined]

Its one of things which seem obvious after you have worked ot how to do it

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Its one of things which seem obvious after you have worked ot how to do it

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

BTW: It was his birthday today and he loved his multitool and torch.

I also got that cheapo torch that I think Global Stoner recommended (£4 from Hong Kong). It's right bright, so thanks for suggestion

 

[Dovydaitis]

oh and thanks to whoever suggested the gerber suspension, got it for Mr Dovy Sr for xmas, showed Mr Dovy and he wants one now! really nice bit of kit

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Not sure if this is the same one, but this is where I got mine from and I got it engraved as well. Doesn't come with the big torch I got, but comes with a free keyring torch

http://www.gerber-store.co.uk/tools-c2/suspension-multi-tool-p68

 

[Dovydaitis]

Not sure if this is the same one, but this is where I got mine from and I got it engraved as well. Doesn't come with the big torch I got, but comes with a free keyring torch

http://www.gerber-store.co.uk/tools-c2/suspension-multi-tool-p68

that's the one! was only £18 on amazon though

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

that's the one! was only £18 on amazon though

Good discount on Amazon for some reason. The one I got didn't have a discount like that

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gerber-Pro-...ef=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1353584098&sr=1-1