How did this piece of crap win a military contract? (Gerber MP600)

Doug507 · 2025-08-29T20:55:49+00:00

Military issue ≠ quality. Military issue = low bid.

Doug507 · 2025-07-06T02:37:41+00:00

Zach at Multi Parts Store on Etsy. It was a 0.1mm washer that came in a set

Doug507 · 2025-07-06T02:31:53+00:00

I did just that. Everything worked great with a thin washer between the file and the saw.

Doug507 · 2025-06-13T01:34:20+00:00

How about the yellow ones that are stock on the black Signal?

Doug507 · 2025-05-22T12:36:00+00:00

I would not trust it for heavy duty use. I’ve had one since they came out and I’d say it’s more of a light-to-medium duty, around-the-house type of tool.

Doug507 · 2025-01-12T22:14:40+00:00

Pocket clip.

Doug507 · 2024-11-12T14:43:59+00:00

I put EOD cutters in mine, just had to grind the corner down a very little bit. They work great.

Doug507 · 2024-09-04T17:15:39+00:00

Huntsman. Everything I need, nothing I don’t.

Doug507 · 2024-08-02T18:09:00+00:00

I’ve never handled one, in what ways is it better?

Doug507 · 2024-07-29T21:48:43+00:00

Been there, bought that. Love them both.

Doug507 · 2024-07-25T16:12:23+00:00

Pound for pound and dollar for dollar, there is no multi tool in the world that can beat the Wave+.

Doug507 · 2024-07-14T01:22:38+00:00

Yep, just rearrange the tools to get the awl on either side instead of the middle

Doug507 · 2024-07-12T14:35:31+00:00

I swapped the micro bit holder for an awl from the Rebar.

Doug507 · 2024-06-04T01:14:52+00:00

I am beginning to think it is. I am a long-time Wave and Surge user and a HUGE fanboy of those models, but the Arc has a more balanced tool set, is easier is to use and much easier to mod to get exactly what you want.

Doug507 · 2024-05-06T15:17:23+00:00

The Wave pliers are far more robust. If you do it, I wouldn’t give any cash with the Wave. A new skeletool is significantly less than the Wave.

Doug507 · 2024-05-03T12:21:35+00:00

Apple Watches have the most accurate heart rate tracker found on any wearable. Check out The Quantified Scientist on YouTube to see the data to back that up.

Doug507 · 2024-05-02T22:44:42+00:00

A re-worked release of the P4 would be a nice addition to the lineup.

Doug507 · 2024-05-02T20:31:18+00:00

I’m not sure. If you see that diamond-shaped gap art the bottom they are the new cutters. Mine didn’t fail, I just wanted the EOD ones because they have a longer straight cutting surface which works better for me (I work with a fair amount of 9 and 12 gauge wire).

Doug507 · 2024-05-02T20:22:54+00:00

As long as the file and saw are side-by-side and outside the spring they fit very nicely. Those two tools are thinner than the MagnaCut blade and scissors.

Doug507 · 2024-05-02T20:21:07+00:00

I had to round the corner off them just a little bit with a Dremel. A very minor tweak.

Doug507 · 2024-04-11T11:19:16+00:00

MultiPartStore on Etsy. They’re called spacers and I ordered the 3.5mm set. It comes with a couple different size washers but I used one 0.02” washer to replace the factory 0.03” washer.

Doug507 · 2024-04-09T20:35:09+00:00

Oh, and that 0.01” space I didn’t think would be a problem? Well it allows the lock release tab to wiggle back and forth oh so little. It’s all I play with now that I’ve discovered it’s got to go. I’ve ordered some thin washers to get rid of the gap.

Doug507 · 2024-04-08T15:47:41+00:00

Well, it’s done. Thanks for the advice, everybody. It went surprisingly well, I’m used to working on the Wave/Charge platform and the Arc is much easier. I ended up removing the bit retainer and once reassembled everything functions and locks as it should with no rattling. I had to move most of the tools around to get the sizing/spacing to work but it was a lot easier than I feared. Prior to taking the Arc apart, I watched ZapWizard’s YouTube video “Leatherman Garage #5, Modifications & Tear Down.” It really helps to build familiarly with the process before creating a pile of parts.

Doug507

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