Gerber 07563 Pro Scout Needlenose - Multi-Plier
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Tool information: Manufacturer: Gerber Model: 07563 Product features:
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of the Gerber 07563 Pro Scout Needlenose - Multi-Plier
Tool Review: Overall Excellent Multitool
Summary: 4 Stars
I have used the Gerber MP600 Pro-Scout continuously for several months, both at work and in the outdoors. The Pro-Scout is about 5-1/16" closed, and slightly over 6-1/2" with the pliers open. The reason I purchased the Pro-Scout instead of the Leatherman or Victorinox is because it is larger and has what seems to be a more rugged design. Also, the addition of a metal cutting saw was another feature that I especially wanted. I have actually used the metal saw to cut a 1/4" diameter bolt in half, and while the saw took a beating, it did the job. I was more interested, however, in how the saw holder performed. I wanted to test the ability of the holder to sucessfully hold the saw in place, and not become worn or loose after some heavy use. I'm happy to say that the saw and holder performed well and did not deform.I have used all the other tools, and with the exception of the file, they have performed very well. If I had a choice, I would eliminate the file which is useless. Perhaps the file could be replaced with a wood saw or lanyard holder. The knife is extremely sharp. I don't care for serrated edges, but I have to say that the knife blade works well for cutting cardboard, rubber, rope, and whittling wood.
The Pro-Scout comes with a black ballistic nylon sheath lined with what appears to be black Cambrell. In just five months of use, the lining has already begun to disintegrate and tear open. The sheath has a flimsy 1" wide strap sewn on the rear for a 2-1/4" wide belt. One of the problems with this design is that it allows the sheath to slip off and fall whenever the user's belt is loosened.
With that said, the overall rating of this multitool is four stars. If Gerber improved the design of the sheath by adding a good clip and if the multitool itself had a useful file that actually worked, I would have to give it five stars.