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Gerber 08239 MP800 Legend Multitool | List Price: $136.00
Discount Price: $62.95
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Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Multi-tool folding pocket tool with 12 tools
- Wire cutter, knife, scissors, can opener, hacksaw, 1 Phillips and 3 standard screwdrivers (small, medium, large)
- Tungsten carbide-steel blades, stainless steel, nickel-coated die-cast aluminum handle
- Includes nylon belt-mounted carrying case
- 2 pounds; lifetime warranty
The best around...in 2002. [Posted on 2007-12-19]
I've had my Legend 800 for five years now -- that in itself is a heck of a statement for most multi-tools. I recently did a major overhaul, and Gerber was nice enough to send me a "replacement" unit because mine had a couple of busted springs and the metal file was worn down. I have to say, quality has really dropped since 2002 -- either that, or the "replacement" unit that I pulled parts out of had failed Quality Control and was destined for the rebuild line anyway. That's fine with me, in any case, because the parts I needed off the "replacement" unit didn't have any defects.
So I've had mine for five years, and I've used it for a lot of things, so I feel I can write a pretty thorough review. Impressions follow:
1. The pliers don't open far enough. The self-opening spring is nice, and at times very convenient, but on the whole I'd rather have jaws that opens wider instead of jaws that have a built-in spring.
2. The replaceable saw blade is really handy, though the saw blade itself is fantastic so it may never be an issue anyway. The Remgrit saw blade is coated with industrial diamonds, and I've sawed through everything from drywall to carbon steel to bricks with it. I only changed the blade once, when I rebuilt my tool, just because I happened to have a spare blade on-hand.
3. The replaceable wire cutters are also a really great idea. I somehow managed to chip two sides of one of the cutters, but since I could just rotate to a fresh cutting surface, it was no big deal. This was another part that lasted me the whole five years without replacement.
4. The knife blade holds a keen edge a REALLY long time. I've only sharpened the smooth section twice in five years, and the serrated section has never needed sharpening at all.
5. The scissors spring sucks. It's broken about four times now, and Gerber doesn't distribute replacement parts anymore -- apparently too many people managed to hurt themselves after messing up when they repaired their tools. A leaf spring would be MUCH better than a wire spring, but then, the scissors are so small you'll rarely use them anyway.
6. The file isn't diamond-coated, but it should be. The file isn't replaceable without taking the tool apart, and the bare steel just isn't up to the task of grinding away at whatever needs smoothing out -- it WILL get dull in a couple of years.
7. The crosshead screwdriver is nice and big and strong, but the multitude of little flathead screwdrivers are a waste of space. There's nothing WRONG with them, per se, but few people need three extra flat pieces of metal in their tool, even if they ARE different sizes.
This gets four stars because it's as good as any multi-tool can get without being flat-out perfect, but I'm taking away one star because the tool is outdated. If Gerber wants to keep up with the times, they should replace the metal file with a diamond file, and replace the three flathead screwdrivers with a built-in 1/4" bit driver like all the other multi-tool companies have done. This is their top-of-the-line tool, it shouldn't be allowed to stagnate like this.
Loved it! [Posted on 2008-01-02]
Christmas gift for my husband and it was big hit. If your loved one is an outdoor enthusiast this item is a must have!
Don't Buy It! [Posted on 2008-05-16]
This Little Gem Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be.I Bought One About A Year Ago And One Side Of The Pliers Broke Off.They're Made Out Of Pot Metal Or Something So Not Very Tough If That's What You're Looking For.
Not bad, but not the best [Posted on 2008-05-26]
Comfortable multi-tool, but the blade dulls quickly and the pliers chipped. If you use your multi-tool a lot, get something else. If you only need this as an occasional tool, it should do OK. Not quite up to other Gerber quality.
Amazing multi-tool! [Posted on 2008-08-14]
I've had this tool for at least seven years (soon after it came out I think) and have loved it. We run a small horse farm and I tend to use multi-tools until they either break or I get too frustrated with them.
I went through several Leatherman tools and none of them were up to the task. Finally I splurged on the Gerber MP800 and haven't looked back since.
It's tough, it's got everything I need, and it's a nice size... not small and flimzy like other tools.
Great customer service... I broke one of the plier stops and sent the knife in. They sent a whole new one back even though I had used that tool almost daily for two years. Wonderful.
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