Gerber 07564 Pro Scout Needlenose with Tool Kit - Multi-Plier 600
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Product Details
Manufacturer: GerberModel: 07564
Product features:
- Gerber Pro-Scout Needlenose Multi-Plier with 12 tools including saw coupler and can opener
- Stainless steel construction
- Tool kit with adapter and six bits
- Tools lock for safety
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Field & Stream (1-year)
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Gerber 07564 Pro Scout Needlenose with Tool Kit - Multi-Plier 600
Customer Review: Inferior to Leatherman Wave, Feels CHEAPO and Flawed
Summary: 2 Stars
I've always wanted a gerber, the other day i've picked up this Gerber 600 at the PX for $40 not a bad price but the joy ended after the so hard and impossible to open clamshell package was cracked open. I just told to myself "This is a $40 loss"
First my first gripe is the pivot screw, the way that is designed for the retractable pliers, i thought it was a cool idea until i played around and noticed that for the pliers to close completely you would have to close the plier handle to parallel. That means squeezing further than what you would have to with another tool like a Leatherman. This is something very important if you are trying to make precise operations such as cutting delicate cables because it can be very challenging trying to maneuver a pair of pliers with handles almost to touching to parallel.
The collapsible pliers are locked by two little springs, that means that there is more potential of failure due to springs failing or bad a drop.
Springs are also found in the locking mechanism of the tools and blades, the release mechanism is actioned by a plastic tab which can also break and doesn't feel as durable as a mechanical frame lock from the Leatherman.
The tool is not precisely made, fit and finish is something better than what you would expect from a import tool but not a US made tool, not properly of something made in the US. There is just too much wiggle and rattling sound. You can find lateral and vertical play when the pliers are engaged.
The pouch provided is another bad piece of engineering. Just two pieces of denier 800 nylon flat sandwiched and a velcrop flap. You can see that this pouch is somewhat a generic pouch for gerber tools and not specifically made for this 600 tool. First of all the tool doesn't go all the way down, and second is hard to take it out. Materials are cheap and stiff and is not something you would carry.
I would gave this tool 1 star but since its made in the US i felt compelled to give a little more. Save yourself some time and look for other alternatives.
Edit: After 3 weeks of usage
Evidently i'm not saying this is a bad tool, however when the user looks at it, it just feels cheap. I bet the parts were made overseas and assembled in USA which a lot of companies do. My friends likes the leatherman wave better.
Here are some observations as mentioned the pliers are NOT as precise as the Wave because the handles need to be closed all the way down for the pliers to the same, very painful for people with arthritis or just plain hard to use for someone healthy.
The tool can't be flipped open like the typical design so once you pull out one tool you have to have the two handles closed to use the mentioned tool, that gives more leverage for lets say the saw or the file but is totally detrimental if you use the screw driver because it prevents you from reaching tight spots. With a Wave you can have it in a 90 Degree make an L and reach deeper with the screw driver.
This tool uses plastic tabs as a locking mechanism however i'd much rather use a mechanic locking system which is a type of frame lock found in the other tools. Personally I only carry knives with frame lock and i don't think i'll change for multitools either i love too much my fingers.
Make your own conclusions and vote with your money.
Description of Gerber 07564 Pro Scout Needlenose with Tool Kit - Multi-Plier 600
The Gerber Multi-Plier 600 Pro Scout Needle-Nose Multi-Plier with Tool Kit and Sheath features a one-handed plier opening for ease of use. No handle rotation or gyrations are necessary to open the Pro Scout -- just a flick of the wrist slides the plier jaws into the locked and ready position. The locking system is safe and easy to use with components locking up against a solid bar of steel, rather than a spring. It also features independent tool rotation, allowing access to components you want without other tools following it out. The multi-plier includes wire cutters, wire crimper, serrated knife, RemGrit saw with universal saw coupler, Fiskars scissors, cross point screwdriver, small flat blade screwdriver, medium flat blade screwdriver, can opener, bottle opener, file, and ruler. The multi-plier comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
What's in the Box
Multi-plier and sheath.
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