SOG Multi-tool question

[shootist16]

I have been wanting to get my 5 year old son a multi-tool for a little while now. I do not want to get him one with a knife blade. My only alternative was to special order a Gerber, but the only knifeless option had scissors.

I was using my SOG Powerlock and noticed that it appears the tools can be removed. I wonder if it would be possible to remove the knife blade and replace it with a washer of the same width? The Powerlock is a little big for him, but I wonder if it could be done on one of SOG's smaller models?

This would be great as when he gets more responsible I could put the knife blade back in.

Will this work?

 

[Ron Andersen]

Hey Dennis,

Sorry for the slow response. Yes, it is quick and easy to remove the blade (or any other tool) and either replace it with another tool or with washers. We have both available. Drop me a line if you need some parts.

 

[shootist16]

Ron,

Which model would you recommend getting him?

 

[Ron Andersen]

Hi Dennis,

A five-year-old? I'll give you four options.

Medium Size Tools:

• Pocket PowerPlier Comes with either six or seven foldout tools (depending on model) and is my tool of choice for the "little jobs."
• SwitchPlier Just outstandingly COOL and is about the same size as the Pocket PowerPlier. It also features fully-locking tools.

Small Size Tools:

• CrossCut This scissor-based, keychain size tool is great for little hands.
• CrossGrip Nearly the same tool as the CrossCut, but with a plier head.

All these tools can easily be configured by you without a blade by replacing it with washers or by purchasing and installing another component to put in the blade's place. You can give us a call for options at 888.SOG.BEST.

I'll leave the decision up to you. At that age, it's the parents choice on what the child can handle.

Have I told you guys the story about my eight-year-old nephew, a TiNi AutoClip (3.6" blade), and his fourteen stiches a week later? It was the parents' decision allowing him to get it from me after passing a knife handling course, but I had major "uncle guilt." I guess big lessons come from one inch scars in one's thumb!