Gerber 05500 MP400 Compact Sport Multi-function Tool
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Product Details
Manufacturer: Gerber Legendary BladesModel: GER05500
Color: Silver
Product features:
- 11 tools including wire cutter and Fiskars scissors
- Ultra compact at 5.75-inches long and 1.2-inches wide
- Stainless steel construction
- Weighs just 6.0-ounces
- Limited lifetime warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Gerber 05500 MP400 Compact Sport Multi-function Tool
Customer Review: It is what it is - and it's nice
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought one of these as a gift for my wife a few years ago. She really liked my L-Man Wave but complained it was too large & heavy (small hands). I shopped around and decided that Gerber's Compact Sport (weighing a little over 6 oz) would be a nice choice for her. I recall that it was well regarded then, as it continues to be now. This one has stood the test of time. My wife likes it a lot and so do I.
My personal view is that the Compact Sport has most of what most people want for everyday use and recreational outings. It is a GOOD, but basic multitool. I DON'T see it as the kind of rugged survival tool that Les Stroud, or Bear Grylls (or even an amateur like "Saint Richard") would choose to rely on when "out there flapping" in the hard-lands. For THAT you'll want something more robust with more features and you will have to pay more to get it. (See my reviews of SOG, Victorinox & L-Man Multi-tools).
So the Compact Sport 400 isn't (in my opinion) a full-fledged survival tool but that is not intended as a slur. Rather, it is a caution against expecting too much of it.
Compared to other tools in its size and price range the Compact Sport is a definite winner. Its sliding jaw pliers seem a minor engineering wonder and add cool-factor. Its bead-blasted finish looks classy. Everything moves smoothly and works just as it should.
Are there complaints? Of course but only minor ones. Those who have read my other reviews know I don't like serrations on my knife blades. At least I don't like them if there is just one blade available, as is the case here. It would also be nice if the Compact Sport had a fixture for a lanyard attachment to prevent accidental loss. Also those sliding jaws don't retract completely, meaning that you can't just throw the Compact Sport in your pocket. Try that without the sheath and those needle nose tips will dig holes in your pocket or even your thigh.
But these are minor complaints that fall under the heading of personal preference. The Compact Sport 400 is still a quality product. It is what it is and it is nice. Just don't buy it expecting it to be what it isn't.
Description of Gerber 05500 MP400 Compact Sport Multi-function Tool
Packing all the versatility and functionality of the Gerber 600-400 Series Multi-tools in a lighter, tighter package, the Gerber 05500 Compact Sport Multi-Plier 400 offers the convenience of 11 tools, including a wire cutter and Fiskars scissors. Thanks to stainless steel construction, the Compact is incredibly durable, so it's easy to stay safe by staying ready for anything.
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The Compact is unmatched in strength, durability, and ease of use. Featuring legendary Gerber blades, it's a smaller multi-function tool with full-size performance designed specifically for those who want less mass to carry around.
Be Ready for Anything with Multiple Tools
Whether you're at home or on the road, camping in the woods or fishing on the lake, the Compact can help keep you safe and ready for whatever comes your way. Its range of tools includes needle nose pliers, Fiskars scissors, a wire cutter, a wire crimper, a serrated knife blade, a variety of screwdrivers, can and bottle openers, and more.
The scissors are strong enough to cut through heavy-duty materials like seat belt webbing and denim, while the patented one-handed, flick-of-the-wrist operation of the pliers gives you more options in tight or narrow spaces, and in situations where you need to hold an object in one hand and the pliers in the other.
Patented Locking System for Security
For added peace of mind, the Compact features a patented Saf.T.Plus locking system to keep everything secure when not in operation. And it all adapts easily to the Gerber Tool Kit.
Lightweight Design for Portability and Storage
Ultra-compact at 5.75 inches long with a width of 1.2 inches, and weighing only 6 ounces, the Compact lives up to its name and is easy to toss in a backpack, drawer, purse, glove compartment, or even a pocket.
The Compact is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
About Gerber: A History of Innovation
Savvy. Moxie. Craftsmanship. Attention to detail. These are just a few of the company traits that have contributed to Gerber's emergence as a world leader in outdoor gear. Joseph Gerber started Portland, Oregon's Gerber Advertising back in 1910, and one Christmas, he hired a local knife-maker to craft 25 sets of kitchen cutlery as client gifts. The knives were so popular Mr. Gerber ultimately left his agency to launch Gerber Legendary Blades in 1939.
It makes sense, really. An idea man gets the idea of a lifetime and turns it into a major outdoor brand--one that commands respect among knife lovers and knife makers alike. And now that same high regard is spreading in new directions, in the form of many outstanding products such as tools, personal L.E.D. lighting, and more.
What's in the Box
Gerber MP 400 Compact Sport multi-tool and nylon sheath.
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