I have that exact Gerber-the MP600 Basic in black oxide. It’s one of my favorite MP600s as it uses standard cutters and not the replaceable ones that IMO do more harm than good as implemented by Gerber. With mine, I spent about 20 minutes cleaning off the excess coating with an oily rag, now it no longer comes on on my hands and the action and implements are very smooth. Like you, I also carry a separate edc knife so the blades on any multi tool are secondary to me. I actually value the serrated blade on multitools more than the plain edge as my main carry knife is already plain. FWIW, you might also want to consider adding the bit-kit (it comes with it’s own pouch but most good sheaths will allow storage spaces for both the tool and kit) It attaches bits by slipping a magnetized adapter over the square Phillips head--sort of like the one Leatherman sells for the Rebar/Supertool/etc. Anyway, personal strong points for the MP600 series are the 1 handed pliers opening and closing; the ability to easily field strip and clean the tool once you learn the trick; as well as the bit adapter that uses/stores any hex bits including weird stuff like security Torx. Weak areas to me are the inner implements are kind of small; there’s no saw or awl; and some of the best models (like the blunt-nose) now are only available with the horrifying carbide cutters than don’t cut light/insulated wire cleanly and fail/shatter spectacularly at hard wire--well anything more substantial than paper clips or chicken wire. My overall take on the MP600 is that it’s not as nice as most Leathermans or Victorinox, but then to be fair it’s not nearly as expensive. Considering the price, I still give it a thumbs up.
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thanks for the comments. and thanks for the heads-up on the carbide cutters.
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