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Gerber 07564 Pro Scout Needlenose with Tool Kit - Multi-Plier 600 | 
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| Brand: Gerber
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $97.50
Buy New: $48.17
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Rating:  11 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 2.8 x 1.5 x 5.7
Legal Disclaimer: You must be of at least 18 years of age to purchase this product. It is the buyers responsibility to check your local laws before buying.
MPN: 22-07564
Model: 07564
UPC: 013658075641
EAN: 0013658075641
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Amazon.com Product Description
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.
Product Description
Gerber Blades Deluxe Needlenose Multi Tool with Tool Kit: Model G-7564. 5 1/8" closed. Features include:
Needlenose pliers with wire cutters Crimper Standard & metric scale Partially serrated drop point blade Phillips screwdriver accepts tool kit coupler Saw coupler with exchangeable jig saw blade Medium screwdriver/bottle opener Fiskars scissors File Small screwdriver Can opener Comes with Tool Kit - coupler and six bits. Black ballistic cloth sheath included.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 Handy tool December 21, 2008
Russell Williams (Here I am.)
This is my second Gerber multi-tool, lost the first one after 10 years of service and I felt naked without it. I have got the Leatherman but don't like it because the blades are in the outside when unfolded, I have pinched blood blisters on my hands with that thing. The Gerber's blades are on the inside of the handle so you don't pinch your hands when using.
 Inferior to Leatherman Wave, Feels CHEAPO and Flawed August 9, 2008
L. Lu (Norman, OK)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
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.
 Comfortable to use, full featured, extra tools questionalble July 10, 2008
M. Smith (Alexandria, VA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm a Gerber loyalist. Owned them for 10 years, gave them as groomsmen's gifts at my wedding, given several other times as gifts. I own the Pro Scout 600 without the extra tools and use it frequently around the house as well as camping, hiking, etc.
Overall winning features of Gerber over competitors:
-one handed open. This is invaluable! A flick of the wrist and you've got needlenose pliers.
-locking tools. ALL tools lock, not just the blade.
-Easy unlock. As a lefty with BIG hands, a lot of unlocking mechanisms are too small or poorly placed for my preference. Sliding the gerber's locks are easy.
-High torque scissors. The blades are short, which can be annoying for long cuts, but the Fiskars scissors are tough and will cut through most anything.
-Solid blade. Half-serration gives me the flexibility I need for different cuts.
-internally housed tools. This gives you a sturdy, rounded handle which makes holding the pliers more comfortable over the long run.
-Larger, flatter pouch/sheath. This makes taking it out and putting back much easier than most other multi-tools.
It's these small things that make a bid difference over the long run.
I just purchased this one as a gift for my father-in-law. Honestly, it was cheaper than the basic Pro-scout 600 at the time, which is why I went for the extra tools. After receiving it, opening it and comparing it to mine, I gotta say the extra bits are probably not worth it to most people. If you find you're constantly looking for the right screwdriver or fastener tool, then maybe, but for my typical uses, the standard philips and flat blades included are sufficient. The extra tools add significantly to the thickness of the sheath, not to mention weight. Definitely stick with the needlenose, and Fiskars scissors.
Great tool! July 8, 2008
Dennis W. Boivin (Largo, Florida)
Works good and is made good. I use it at my job, and for backyard work. Belt clip makes carrying easy. It does not compare with a good screw driver, pliers, scissors, or file, but it gets you out of trouble.
Long-time Gerber owner April 5, 2008
Dan Burton (Mesa, AZ United States)
Having owned the same Gerber Multi-plier for over 15 years, I was devastated when, while working in an attic, I lost my Gerber in 2' thick insulation and couldn't find it. I walked around feeling naked for about a month, since I always had it with me. I finally could bear it no more and ordered this Pro Scout. I am very happy with it and would recommend it to anyone.
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