Gerber carbide cutters breaking

[Dr Heelhook]

In looking at the Gerber inserts versus off the shelf tool steel or carbide inserts the difference I see is that the Gerber has the little notch to hold the wire while cutting. Not sure if that is necessary or not.

With the Gerber replacement blades you get the wrench and replacement screws as well.

Did someone make tool steel inserts for the Gerber multitools? If so, where can you find them?

 

[RoxOli]

Hiya guys, I don't know. My Gerber Curve is doing a good job for me so far. And I am not a gentle soul
Maybe it's the model?

 

[Jeromiep]

I broke the carbide cutter inserts on my bladeless Gerber Multi-plier 600 a while ago. Then I went to Gerber's homepage and noticed that those cutters have a 5 year record of bad reviews, mostly for the same reason, so I guess a lot of people have had the same problem. Have Gerber ever addressed this in any way, and if so how? People have suggested making the inserts out of steel instead (like Leatherman does), has there been any talk about that from Gerber? It really seems like the way to go.

The bladeless Gerber tool that I've got is pretty much indispensable for my work, since there isn't any other multi tool that has both one hand opening, no knife and replacable cutters. It would just be really great if they could fix this problem.

I just got some TCMW21.51 carbide inserts and they work so far.

 

[transmaster]

I was looking at the Gerber Inserts. They are the standard size used in manual metal turning. There are countless choices; McMaster-Carr has a great selection.