Spyderco wrench

Jack142

Jack142

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I was wondering how many of you Gents/Ladies own and use a Spyderco wrench. AND if so, What is your opinion ?
I bought one for my son 6 months ago, and he loves it. He's in construction and uses it everyday.
In another forum, the wrench gets slammed. Most of the opinions are that there are enough multi tools out there and nothing special about the Spyderco.
The way my kids raves about it, the fact that it has a cresent wrench and all kinds of bits to fit it, I think is sheer genius.
My only negative thought is that it is heavy to keep in dress pants pockets. Jeans might work, tool pouch no problem.

What do you gents/ladies think ?
 
I've got a Spyder Wrench and a Leatherman Wave, and I think they are entirly different beasties.

If I'm rebuilding my computer I go for the Wave, the needle nosed pliers are indespensible.
If however I'm outside, i.e cycling, then I take the Spydie Wrench. It's a bonus with bikes because it will split into two and give you two wrenches. Also the bigger tougher blade is probably better for the things I'll find outdoors.
OK, so the Wrench has less tools, but because I can use standard bits with it I can put in the driver bits I know I might needs.

Your right, it's a bit big for trousers (dress pants), but it doesn't ride as heavey as you might think. Also the Wave would probably feel more if you put it loose in your pocket.
 
I have one and I do like it, it has if nothing else a very cool "toy" factor that made it irresistible to me. It is a marvel of engineering how they got everything together in one tool. If you really need heavy-duty pliers than it can’t be beat in a multi-tool (I think it surpasses the Leatherman crunch) but being heavy duty they are very thick and not good for any thing delicate or in a tight space. I also like that it can be taken apart and the knife is on one side and the crescent wrench is on the other and that you can then insert a screw driver bit and really use them.

But I have limited confidence in the locking mechanism for the tool bits and I am always concerned that they will be lost. You need to see it to really under stand it, but it is basically a spring-loaded pin (it’s actually a screw driver bit) that sits in a small dimple. It always takes a couple of adjustments before I have any confidence that it is secure. I also have doubts that the dimple will hold up over time and will become worn and allow the lock to fail loosing all of the bits. And every time you take it apart you really need to be careful that you put things where they won’t be knocked to the floor and after you are done you need to immediately put it back together which is a pain in the a$$ and takes too much time to be very convenient. And like you said the thing is heavy. It will weigh down a pair of jeans and it has a very wide foot print taking up most if not all of a front pocket.

It now lives in a bag (because I am afraid of loosing the bits) in the “trunk” (under the seat) on my motorcycle. If I am carrying a multi-tool on my person right now it’s a Leatherman juice.

Just my opinion YMMV.
 
I have one and like it. As it was said, it doesn't have needle nose pliers, it's biggest downfall. I like that I can select the bits that I carry in it. I do like the blade as well, much better than the ones that they use on other multitools. Also like the fact that you can split the tool into two.

I trade off carrying the Spydie wrench and my Wave.

S.
 
True story about my Spydie wrench.
My crappy car broke down on me for the 10th time and I had to get it towed to the auto shop. I couldn't afford a tow truck so I had my freind bring his truck and use a rope to tow it. When we got to the auto shop I had to untied the knot that I tied which was very tight. It's so much easier tying a knot then to untie one. Anyway, I used my Spydie wrench to pry and untie the knot. I didn't think the Spydie wrench was practical, guess I proved myself wrong.
 
The Spyderench is not an ideal casual-use multi-tool, but it sure is great for serious mechanical jobs.

--Bob Q
 
Well gang,
We had about 126 people look at this thread and only 5 say they had a wrench or bother to comment on it.
I had the feeling that this multi tool is not too popular because it is so big and possiblity complicated.
Also cause its not a inexpensive tool, its is a bit pricey.
I think Bob hit the nail on the head, it really is a tool for the more serious jobs, not one that you can carry as a EDC . iif you can hang it on a tool pouch or stick it in a Bike bag then you got all you need.
Thanks gang.
Jack
 
Sorry I'm late! Usually hang out in the Spyderco & exchange forums. I carry a serrated-blade Spyderench every day on my duty belt (LEO). It does make a great EDC in my case. I've used it for adjusting equipment mounts in my patrol vehicle (which vibrate loose frequently)and for removing license plates from repeat-offender's vehicles before they're towed away. I'm pretty sure it's been used by our range officer to make some hasty-adjustments to some firearms while at firing range, too.
 
From what I have seen through checking various websites, they are awful tough to get. It seems that the ones that carry them are back ordered and one place that does have them wants 119.00 for them. Any ideas of where to go to find one at a reasonable price?
 
I have one and it's hardly been used at all. I think it's complicated and intimidating to use. Mine is in pieces in my junk drawer.

You can get them new on ebay for about $65.
 
I have one. As mentioned, it's much better when you actually have some stuff to do with it. The crescent wrench and adjustable pliers are both indespensible, and some jobs are just impossible with needle nose pliers.

That said, it's at home, waiting for a specific job, while my Wave never leaves me.
 
See Brian I think your thread is what is typical about the spyderco wrench. You like it and all and admit that it is a he!! of a multi-tool....but the wave is what you are carrying. I am willing to bet that is because it is too large or too complicated.
Jack
 
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