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Gerber Scout Multi-Tool |
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This review is for the Gerber Scout Multi-Tool in Mossy Oak, and for those of you who love anything camo, this is definitely a tool for you. The finish of the Mossy Oak on the Gerber is superb, and it has held up well since I began using it in December of 2004. |
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Let me start by saying this is a great tool for those of you who want a basic tool, but who don’t want to spend a lot of money. Most of the higher priced models will have more configurations and some will be better built, but that doesn’t take away from the Gerber Scout in any way. This will run you around $45-$65. For those of you who want to get that first multi-tool but do not want to spend the $100+ to get one, then this is for you. (Of course, you can always upgrade later on if you so desire.) |
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This tool features a basic assortment of tools that will do most of what is needed out in the field, boat, or even in the house. The jaws are coated black to accent the camouflage finish, and they are the “slide up and out” style offered from Gerber. They slide back into the closed handles for storage. The saw blade on this unit is a RemGrit GJ-4, which is not the typical type blade you might find on a multi-tool, but you can install any jigsaw blade into the Scout if you would rather have a toothed blade. On the same side as the blade, you’ll find the knife and Phillips screwdriver. The other side of the handle has the slot screwdriver, file, scissors, and bottle/can opener...so, it features the basic items needed to outfit such a tool. |
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The locking of each tool is tight and crisp when you open it, with a black plastic slide to release each tool. It has worked flawless for me so far. |
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The black-coated jaws have the wire cutter and toothed area for gripping as needed. This is also the only area where I have some concern. When the jaws are extended, they have a bit of back and forth play in them (this is because of the mounting of the sliding design). I am sure it is nothing to worry about or it would have been changed by now by Gerber. I’d never used this type of “slide up” design, so I wasn’t used to it. |
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Overall, for the price, this is a good multi-tool to buy, not to mention that Gerber is a name that is well known throughout the world. So, if you are looking for that first multi-tool and don’t want (or don’t have) to spend in the hundred-plus dollar range, but you still want a quality tool, then look at Gerber and check out the Scout model, you will glad you did… |
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