Naked Leatherman Juice XE6

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My never-ending quest for the "best" EDC multitool has led me to the Juice XE6, because it may the smallest and lightest multitool that packs the full complement of tools that I am looking for, without leaving anything out: plier, scissors, saw, file, awl and drivers with real 3D phillips. Bigger multitools add some utility, but I really don't need a ST 300 on my belt that weighs more and takes up more real estate.

But that dang purple color didn't do it for me. After seeing a naked Juice on another forum, I took my dremel (with wire wheel) to this one and am pleased with the results. Its not quite to the smooth and satiny stage that I am looking for, but its headed in the right direction. I like the look of the bare aluminum scales, which match nicely with the flavor of the stainless chassis and tools. Good stuff. It is small on my belt, but packs everything I need. Next on the list is to sharpen the awl.

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that looks good. I have the juice s2, but it lacks a saw, has some more flatheads, but in general I have less need of those than of a saw and a file.
 
I'm a fan of the Juice line, too. The S2 (orange) and KF4 (yellow) are tolerable. If they were purple, I think I'd have to give this a shot, too.

You might want to try a Scotch Brite pad on it. It should give it more of a satin look. It will also help hide future scratches. (Not that it looks bad as it is.) :)
 
Well, its a work in progress. Some paint is still hiding around the pivots and elsewhere, but its heading in the right direction. I do like the look, though.
 
The Juice Kf4 is the best of the Juice Line in my opinion. For me, I'd rather carry a Charge as opposed to an Xe6. It's just too heavy and thick for a medium duty tool IMO.
 
powernoodle said:
Some paint is still hiding around the pivots...
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Paint remover?

Do you think it's really paint and not anodizing or something? A long time ago, I got the bright idea to clean gunk out of a BM 940 by soaking it in hydrogen peroxide. It ate the green anodizing away pretty quickly. I pulled it as soon as I realized what was happening. (It's a rather faded and ugly now.)
 
I'm mostly colorblind, but I'm seeing purple around the pivots. Prior to hitting it with the wire wheel, I tried paint remover but it had no effect at all on the paint. I will clean it up as time allows.
 
I just checked, and it is anodizing and not paint. As mentioned, it looks good to me as is, but if you really care, soaking it for a while in hydrogen peroxide should do the trick.
 
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AFAIK all Leatherman Juice models are available in "Storm Gray" in addition to the standard bright colors.
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NOW they are. Originally, they were only available in the various colors. So, of us who've had ours a while...
 
Nikkogi said:
I'd rather carry a Charge as opposed to an Xe6. It's just too heavy and thick for a medium duty tool IMO.
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I hear you. I have a Charge as well, and it has had plenty of belt time. But after years of carrying all manner of EDC gear, I'm really into downsizing where ever possible, while retaining utility. The XE6 is only 3.25" tall, so it hides nicely on my belt while still sporting the full panoply of tools. But you are right in that the Charge provides a little more leverage with the longer handles on the pliers. And the Charge adds the micro driver and loses the awl. I'm a big awl guy, for some reason. It just comes down to where one lands on the sliding scale of utility vs. size/weight. For me, and for now, the XE6 is at the top of the bell curve.
 
Keep the restly purple color on the tool. It lets the tool look some kind of Mad Max Style. Too much used and used already for generations...

Just my thoughts...

Kind regards
 
I found a great way to remove any anodizing on those aluminum scales. You will need to find powder drain clog remover. It is getting harder to find these days. I should start by saying it is best to do this outside or in a very well-ventilated area. Pour about 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup drain cleaner powder in a metal coffee can or other similar container. Glass will work but should be Pyrex as what we are doing will generate a good amount of heat. Next add about 1-2 cups of water to the can and you will see the chemical reaction start to take place. Then drop your whole Juice or whatever right in the mix. The solution will start to turn colors as the color of the anodizing is eaten away. After a couple minutes you will want to flush out the container with a lot of water before you remove the tool. Then flush out again and you are good to go. It will only eat the anodizing off the aluminum and will not touch the steel on the blades or eat the bare aluminum at all. I have done this with both Squirts and Juices with great results.
 
Cool - I have a Juice Pro, which seems to have a similar array of tools. It is a gray color.
 
I like the looks and tool variety on that Leatherman.If it does'nt weigh too much I'll have to see about aquiring one.Multi tools and SAKs are one of my jonses.
 
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