Got my Juice Pro today......

gatch · Sep 7, 2006

Got my Juice Pro today......and I am rather unimpressed. Let me add that I own several KF4's and EDC an S2.

I found the Pro to be too bulky to be of any practical use and certainly too heavy to EDC.

It seems to me that the Pro or sort of like a SAK XLT - all the functions but not really very practical.

Guess it is going to end up in my non-use collection.....wish I'd spent the money on something else

JOOLIESEWS · Sep 7, 2006

gatch said:
I found the Pro to be too bulky to be of any practical use and certainly too heavy to EDC.

She is indeed a fat one.
Bummer.

kapt kopter · Sep 7, 2006

Gatch, get yourself one of the Leather Clip on sheaths for your Pro.
I carry mine occasionally in the sheath and it works out fine,the sheaths are reasonable and for a clip on stays on the belt whenever I have worn it.

Kap

It is definetly not a pocket tool

pkdmslf · Sep 8, 2006

Yea, I got a Juice Pro about a month or two ago. It is too bulky and heavy for it's size to be an EDC. I tried using it the other day trying to remove some old wiper blades. The pliers are so small and trying to get a grip on anything is pretty tough. Think I'll just give to one of my Grandkids. Waste of money.

heathah · Sep 9, 2006

I love the Juice Pro. In the leather belt sheath, it's practically unnoticeable. I carry mine everyday on my belt and have never had a problem with it slipping off. The Pro has become an essential part of my EDC. Great for office environments as well, especially in the leather sheath.

gatch · Sep 9, 2006

heathah said:
I love the Juice Pro. In the leather belt sheath, it's practically unnoticeable. I carry mine everyday on my belt and have never had a problem with it slipping off. The Pro has become an essential part of my EDC. Great for office environments as well, especially in the leather sheath.

My issue with the Pro is not only the carry, but also the bulk of the tool - I find it uncomfortable and awkward to use. I know some love and prize the Pro, but for me it is gimic rather than a useful tool.

I think the KF4 is about the useful size/weight limit for the Juice line, but that is just my opinion. Oh why, oh why, did Leatherman retire it?

colubrid · Sep 9, 2006

WOuld o pics

colubrid · Sep 9, 2006

I would like to see pics of what the pro looks like if anyone has them.

gatch · Sep 9, 2006

colubrid said:
I would like to see pics of what the pro looks like if anyone has them.

A simple web search or a search in these forums will turn up some pics.

This web page has multiple pictures: http://www.kss-loka.si/~clobb/tools/juice_pro/leatherman_juice.html

The Pro is basically an XE6 with a few extra features (corkscrew assist, foil cutter and tweesers).

Stormdrane · Sep 9, 2006

I've had a my Juice Pro for 2 and a half years and it gets used in my EDC rotation. I keep it in my right front pocket hanging on a lanyard from my belt loop. The size/weight doesn't bother me at all. I've owned all the Juice models and have given them to friends and family as gifts, but the Pro is my favorite, so I even bought another one that I keep in my BOB.