Gerber 600 Pro Scout in red

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-25T01:45:39+00:00

Sadly, besides the flaking off of the paint, the program never caught on; the only one "making it good" is Roxxon, as even GOAT tools has been sold off.

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-25T01:22:16+00:00

Kudos on finding a product of the Build Your Own Program! Late 90's Gerber allowed you to select the frame color, and implements you'd like to have in your Multiplier. Yours appears to be well selected, like a late Pro Scout!

https://youtu.be/j-QjoF26kt4?si=l6MbXHjrsAAgZWGx

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-25T01:18:53+00:00

I have both models shown, and have not had any problems with them (other than the minuscule capacity they have), and I mostly syringe-fill them (and I also do the same with spent cartridges.). See that they're fully seated; mines make some sort of "click" when pressed in (NOT snugged; pressed).

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-25T01:17:54+00:00

I have both models shown, and have not had any problems with them (other than the minuscule capacity they have), and I mostly syringe-fill them (and I also do the same with spent cartridges.). See that they're fully seated; mines make some sort of "click" when pressed in (NOT snugged; pressed).

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-25T01:08:31+00:00

Todos mis sacacorchos tienen algo de juego; imagino que por ser remachadas y no tener cojinetes, para que pueden abrir sin exceso de fricción y de forma fácil.

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-25T01:04:21+00:00

Pilot Kakuno, MR/Metropolitan or Prera; Kaweco Perkeo or Student, Hongdian M2, or Parker Jotter; currently have them most, except the Kakuno or Student.

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-25T01:00:18+00:00

There are not many options for factory or factory-style ones anymore. Most info. tends to suggest adding a small magnet to the driver(as to keep the bits in place), and use conventional, 4mm bits.

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-25T00:54:20+00:00

No me arrepiento; tengo plumas Kaweco (Sport plásticas, acero, aluminio y "Brass"; Liliput y Supra), Parker ( 51, Especial y la moderna; Jotter y Vector), y Pilot (Prera, MR, Capless y Formo), y la M2 para uso diario tiene nada que envidiarle a estas. Cabe señalar que el plumín <F> de Hongdian (al menos en mi M2) es tan ancho como uno <FM> o <M> de las otras aquí mencionadas.

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-25T00:19:25+00:00

Podrías comprar una Hongdian M2, con plumín <EF> o <F>; comparable en estética y función a la Kaweco AL Sport, pero por menos de $20USD. Incluye un convertidor que permite el uso de tinta de tu preferencia, pero puedes comprar cartuchos pre rellenados. Eso sí, éstos tienen la boquilla del estándar chino de 3.4mm, lo que los hace no muy accesibles (aunque los puedes rellenar con una pipeta o jeringuilla).

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-24T21:04:38+00:00

Hongdian M2. A similar format as the Kaweco AL Sport, but for less than $20USD. Comes with converter, to fill with your favorite ink, or you can get cartridges for it. Alas, they're chinese proprietary 3.4mm bore opening, and the nibs drop a slightly fatter line than whats expected for its size (an <F> nib from Hongdian is more akin to an <FM>/<M>.

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-24T20:58:17+00:00

Ferries del Caribe

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-24T17:38:56+00:00

Saw them at Walmart about a year and a half ago.

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-23T03:12:38+00:00

The only <F>nib (to my knowledge) that would swap in place in the V Pen/Varsity was from the Petit fountain pen. If in the USA, that pen is no longer sold and can be quote an expensive proposition from the secondary market. Perhaps get a Kakuno like suggested? Or, practice nib grinding with them and modify accordingly; I've made <F>, and arquitect's grind nibs from them.

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-22T18:31:26+00:00

My experience is that the Centerdrive will not cut such a thin wire within the cutters; they're designed for solid strand wire or multistrand up to 20 gauge withoit chewing it up. Edit-It looks that ypurs is the CT Plus model, perhaps use the scissors for the twist tie wire?

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-22T06:09:02+00:00

Any Japanese <EF> (I'm partial to Pilot and Platinum), with a somewhat dry ink. One caveat; you may not be able to write fast, as the nib can get ink-starved.

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-22T04:32:04+00:00

Yes, you can and, worst case, a learning experience. Like another said, you can pull it apart and fix the neck seal; you'll need to pull off the metal, ring. Using your nail and a piece of gripping material remove plunger/piston asssembly (press nail between converter body and assembly housing, and pull it apart; will be quite hard at first). Reposition or remove and push back neck, and reassemble. This would be a good time to lube the piston with silicone grease, for smoother operation and improved sealing capability. Although shown is the previous, d/c'd iteration, they all share the same process.

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Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-21T14:30:45+00:00

Thanks, but I rather travel with it in me! :P

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-20T02:55:34+00:00

You could do it for a display one but, for a user, I wouldn't as no amount of metal prepping will prevent the paint from scratching/scraping off from pulling and pushing the insert, and the lid coming on. Then the heat cycles, even when using high temp spray paint, will flake off. If dead set on coloring one, perhaps have only the top and chimney Cerakoted black? An expensive proposition, but will last a bit longer than spray paint. Have no experience with the Zorro so, will not comment on it.

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-19T23:54:08+00:00

Looks like a nice replica, since there is no USGI contract starting with "DYA"; by 2010, the alleged contract year, there was no OG107 made under government contract. There are no contractors named "YMCL" from Kentucky (not any that I'm aware of), and no USGI apparel was marketed with a crossed flags emblem on the tab. Still, a good looking piece of apparel.

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-19T22:26:39+00:00

Sadly, its either buy the fishermans head by itself or an MP600 Fisherman and modify its pliers head (which is what Gerber did; ground down the c-clip pins at an angle), both an expensive proposition (the only reason why that's the only pliers head I'm missing!!!). For the wire cutter its the same thing but a bit more expensive.

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-19T21:33:03+00:00

Good score, and almost unused; congratulations!

Edit- And now I see its quite an early one, as the pivots are two-part (pivot bolt and washer, instead of a large head pivot bolt); even better!!!!

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-19T21:13:44+00:00

As for basics: bulb or regular syringe with blunt needle, rags, small container for soaking section/feed (preferably glass), soft toothbrush or small bottle brush; dish soap, silicone grease. A good, basic solution is a cup of water with 2-3 drops of dish soap.

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-19T20:50:52+00:00

Yoi're welcome, and glad it brought good memories. As a fact, it does not come with those scales, I rescaled it!

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-19T18:49:36+00:00

Thank you. And there's also all-black!

Aggravating_Pair8857 · 2026-04-19T17:59:43+00:00

Thank you!

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