Gerber 05500 MP400 Compact Sport

About the Compact Sport Multi-Plier Multitool
Gerber's Compact Sport Multi-Plier can best be described as the lighter, tighter version of Gerber's 600-series multitools -- but it's no less useful and versatile. This ultra-compact workhorse brings together all the functionality and performance of its big brother, with stainless steel hardware and Fiskars scissors that come tough enough to tear through seatbelts. Strong, durable, and easy to use, the Compact Sport boasts one-handed opening pliers and the Saf.T.Plus locking system to keep everything secure when not in operation. Stay safe, and stay ready for anything -- on the road, around the house, at the lake, or in the woods.

Multitool Capabilities:

• Needlenose pliers
• Wire cutter
• Wire crimper
• Serrated knife blade
• Fiskars scissors
• Cross point screwdriver
• Small, medium and large flat blade screwdrivers
• Can opener
• Bottle opener

Key Technical Specs:

• Length open: 5.63 inches
• Length closed: 4.37 inches
• Handle material: stainless steel
• Sheath material: ballistic nylon

Warranty:
Gerber Legendary Blades guarantees this product with a limited lifetime warranty.

What's in the box:
Gerber Compact Sport Multi-Pliers multitool and nylon sheath.

Gerber's History of Ingenuity
Savvy. Moxie. Craftsmanship. Attention to detail. These are just a few of the company traits that contributed to Gerber's emergence as a world leader in outdoor gear. Joseph Gerber started Portland, Oregon's Gerber Advertising back in 1910, and one Christmas, he hired a local knife-maker to craft 25 sets of kitchen cutlery as client gifts. The knives were so popular, Mr. Gerber ultimately left his agency to launch Gerber Legendary Blades in 1939.

It makes sense, really. An idea man gets the idea of a lifetime and turns it into a major outdoor brand -- one that commands respect among knife-lovers and knife-makers alike. And now that same high regard is spreading in new directions, in the form of many outstanding products such as tools, personal L.E.D. lighting, and backpack hydration.

Hard, thin steel do not like twisting. Buy a cheap kitchen knife [...] for pumpkins, or use a 'pumpkin saw' (which incidentially will also break if twisted).

Other than that, the only advice I would give is to keep the 400's well-oiled. The sliding mechanism can bind- especially if used outdoors- unless you keep it oiled. This is explained in the flyer that comes with the tool.

BTW- Gerber will replace broken knife blades.


Awesome Tool   March 15, 2006
Robert Calabrese (Cleveland, OH USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

This is my third one over the past ten years as I have lost the other ones while working. I own and operate a handyman service and this product is indispensible. I have tried other products and they do not compare. It is small, sleek and convenient, especially in tight areas.


Go with this one   November 1, 2005
T. Leach (Mid-West)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful

What a great design. With proper adjustment (and/or some slop from wear), you can deploy the needle-nose pliers with the flip of the wrist, making this truly a one-handed operation. I have handled some multi-tools that have the Leatherman type design, by which the device has to "butterfly" open to access the pliers. This works ok for squeezing the pliers, but releasing them may be a problem because the handles of the tool may re-fold in on themselves rather than opening the jaws of the pliers. Anyway, that little problem is impossible with this Gerber design. The scissors are great, the knife edge is incredible, the screwdriver assortment is adequate, and, finally, the Gerber design results in comfortable grips for your hands when using the pliers (again, not like the Leatherman type design). And, you can't beat the price. Buy with confidence.


Great tool for instant, small, quick repairs.   December 11, 2005
potskiewan (Orange Co, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I've used different brands of this kind of tool before. I like it because it's so small and very easy to use. You can tell that it's gonna last a long time with the way it's built(not for heavy duty use though), very nice quality. Great Christmas present.