Meyerco Paradox?

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Anyone own a Meyerco Paradox and care to do a little review on it? I was wondering how long the bit driver is and what's the deal with the pliers...do they come out of the handle all the way or.....? I really like the simplicity of this tool. Thanks.
 
Great idea, kinda half assed implementation.

Extended, the bit driver is about 3 1/2" long. They don't lock in any particular position, and I find them no better than the screwdrivers on my Victorinox Tinker. The pliers are thin, the hinge pulls apart when trying to cut wire. I can move the jaws laterally with my free hand while squeezing them together by the handles. They're also spring loaded, and the spring promptly fell out while squeezing the pliers together, as the plastic scales (which hold the spring) flex visibly. In short, they're too big and clumsy as tweezers, too crappy for any kind of plier. Might be OK to hold your roach, but not much else.

The knife blade is decent AUS-8, opens one handed easily. Liner lock looks a bit thin but feels reasonably secure. I've considered removing the pliers completely to have a reasonable folder remain, but it isn't worth the effort.

The box and blade say "Seki, Japan", but I found it pretty disappointing. Seems most of that "Blackie Collins" Meyerco stuff fall into about the same category. Not sure it was worth the $6 I paid for it.
 
Thanks guys. Appreciate the help. Looks like my list has dwindled down to the Powerplay, the S60, and the CyberTool. Thank God it's Christmas! :D

PS, Dave, I'm only getting about 2 paragraphs and 3 pics of that review. Is there more I'm not seeing or is there nothing more needed to be said about the tool? ;)
 
shecky said:
Great idea, kinda half assed implementation.

Extended, the bit driver is about 3 1/2" long. They don't lock in any particular position, and I find them no better than the screwdrivers on my Victorinox Tinker. The pliers are thin, the hinge pulls apart when trying to cut wire. I can move the jaws laterally with my free hand while squeezing them together by the handles. They're also spring loaded, and the spring promptly fell out while squeezing the pliers together, as the plastic scales (which hold the spring) flex visibly. In short, they're too big and clumsy as tweezers, too crappy for any kind of plier. Might be OK to hold your roach, but not much else.

The knife blade is decent AUS-8, opens one handed easily. Liner lock looks a bit thin but feels reasonably secure. I've considered removing the pliers completely to have a reasonable folder remain, but it isn't worth the effort.

The box and blade say "Seki, Japan", but I found it pretty disappointing. Seems most of that "Blackie Collins" Meyerco stuff fall into about the same category. Not sure it was worth the $6 I paid for it.
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You said you paid $6 for it, where can I get one for that price, or where can I buy one>>>>>>:thumbup:
 
shecky said:
Have a ball. But don't blame me.
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lol!

Agreed Shecky. I have one that I bought a) to see what they're like, and b) becasue I collect different patterns of multitool.

It could be a good tool with a bit of re-design. But as you say, the only useable part is the knife. The screwdriver holder would be good, if it could be locked in-line with the handle. But it can't, so it's no use at all. :(
 
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