http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/03/deals-buy-a-gerber-mutli-tool-get-a-keychain-tool-free/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:45:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/03/deals-buy-a-gerber-mutli-tool-get-a-keychain-tool-free/#comment-18847 Cybergibbons Mon, 05 Feb 2007 08:12:40 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/03/deals-buy-a-gerber-mutli-tool-get-a-keychain-tool-free/#comment-18847 Never tried one of the cheaper Gerbers - I carry a MP800 Legend, which I think is much better than most of Leatherman's offerings. Things I like about it are: * Spring loaded handles * Replaceable cutter on the pliers * Good locking mechanism on all tools * Tools can be pulled out with the pliers closed - which also means that the handles of the pliers are smooth so you can apply more force (which I see the suspension has as well) Never tried one of the cheaper Gerbers - I carry a MP800 Legend, which I think is much better than most of Leatherman’s offerings. Things I like about it are:
* Spring loaded handles
* Replaceable cutter on the pliers
* Good locking mechanism on all tools
* Tools can be pulled out with the pliers closed - which also means that the handles of the pliers are smooth so you can apply more force (which I see the suspension has as well)

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/03/deals-buy-a-gerber-mutli-tool-get-a-keychain-tool-free/#comment-18462 nrChris Sun, 04 Feb 2007 02:12:21 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/03/deals-buy-a-gerber-mutli-tool-get-a-keychain-tool-free/#comment-18462 Unlike the cheapo jigsaw, this is an area where I can't justify spending real money. Not for something that I am invariably going to lose or break. Cheapo on the power tools--probably not. But cheapo on flashlights, multi-tools, screwdrivers--things that my kids (no, not really the kids so much, but they are convenient to blame) are going to lose, or worse break--not going to spend the money in that category. Unlike the cheapo jigsaw, this is an area where I can’t justify spending real money. Not for something that I am invariably going to lose or break. Cheapo on the power tools–probably not. But cheapo on flashlights, multi-tools, screwdrivers–things that my kids (no, not really the kids so much, but they are convenient to blame) are going to lose, or worse break–not going to spend the money in that category.

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/03/deals-buy-a-gerber-mutli-tool-get-a-keychain-tool-free/#comment-18427 Fred Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:13:06 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/03/deals-buy-a-gerber-mutli-tool-get-a-keychain-tool-free/#comment-18427 Gotta love Gerber's company motto: "Fend for yourself." Gotta love Gerber’s company motto: “Fend for yourself.”

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