Gerber 07564 Pro Scout Needlenose with Tool Kit - Multi-Plier 600

by Gerber Legendary Blades

Product Description

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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

PRO SCOUT NEEDLENOSE W/ TOOL KIT

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 1.5 x 5.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004WA4L
• Item model number: 07564
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,941 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #73 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Multitools & Accessories > Multitools

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Quality and so Versatile, January 26, 2002

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Fred Walden (Oxford England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gerber 07564 Pro Scout Needlenose with Tool Kit - Multi-Plier 600 (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have had this tool for a couple of years now and am so pleased with it. The metal finish is so smooth that it is a delight to hold. Friends just can't put it down sometimes. The blades and tools included are exceptional quality, especially the scissors and knife. The accessory kit enables you to turn the screwdriver into a holder for other size screwdrivers or even sockets and Allen keys. I have added my own accessories to the kit so that I have everything to maintain my wheelchair. A superb tool and much more comfortable to hold than the Swiss tool and Leatherman that I looked at.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable to use, full featured, extra tools questionalble, July 10, 2008

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M. Smith "Gweilo" (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gerber 07564 Pro Scout Needlenose with Tool Kit - Multi-Plier 600 (Tools & Home Improvement)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of all worlds, December 18, 2006

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OnBake Platinum - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gerber 07564 Pro Scout Needlenose with Tool Kit - Multi-Plier 600 (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had this multitool for about 9 months now, and use it everyday.

The overall feel of the multi-plier is smooth and extremely comfortable to hold. The sliding pliers are extremely cool and I have made a few cool looking tricks to open them.

The pliers are excellent. Not only do they have the durability of a double hinge, but the short handles give you maximum torque. The wire cutters are the best wire cutters I've used. Plus, it doesn't hurt to squeeze, unlike leatherman and even standard pliers.

The knife is excellent. I can cut through anything. Now opening those tamper-proof plastic cases from the electronics store on the way home is a breeze.

The saw is self-sharpening and soft to the touch. The bad news is that it's so small, it's practically worthless. Slicing though 1cm of plastic takes about 50 strokes. Plus those kind of blades are so fragile, it'll probably break before you use all of it's edge. Being able to replace that blade with the universal coupler is priceless.

I find that the scissors are too small to use effectively. Though they are cool to take out.

The toolkit is very cool. Unlike Leatherman, this uses standard hex bits. So you can customize your sheath with whatever bits you already have (as the review above mentioned). I'm just mad that after I bought mine, they came out with an expanded tool kit with allen wrench bits. I want it!!!

I haven't used another locking system, but the SAF-T Plus system works great. Easy to pull back and fold away your tool.

All the tools come out nice and easy, and one at a time. It takes a week to fully break in.

It's durable too. I was using the small screw driver, which is in the middle of the handle, to pry out rusted staples from wood and it never tweaked.

This tool is great because of the combination of tools you'll actually use (Who uses a "Leather Punch"?), best pliers on the market, one handed opening, smooth handles, UNIVERSAL parts (saw and bits), SAF-T Plus, and high quality usability and durability. And a lifetime warranty to boot.