Thinking of getting a new keychain tool ...

mnblade

mnblade

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... and I don't need any advice on which one to choose.

No, I'm actually quite capable of making up my own mind. As a matter of fact, who better to make the decision than me? After all I'm the one who's going to tote the thing day after day. I know what sort of tasks I need to take care of most often, right. I know what companies make products I trust and which companies I'd prefer not to do business with for one reason or another. I know what features and tools I value and which I have little use for. Love you guys, but I just don't need your help at all on this.

Carry on. :p
 
Out of those choices, I'd go with the second. It will serve you better than all the others.:D
 
Well then, I WON'T suggest either a SOG CrossCut or a SOG CrossGrip, since you already KNOW what you want.:D.
 
SMALL SEBBIE! :D

I'm getting a CrossGrip in the mail. glockman99 (or sogman99), how much will those wire cutters cut through? Crosslink fence?
 
Originally posted by AlphalphaPB
I'm getting a CrossGrip in the mail. glockman99 (or sogman99), how much will those wire cutters cut through? Crosslink fence?
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I dunno just how strong the cutter on the small CrossGrip is, but I know that the cutter on my full-sized SOG Powerlock will eat through heavy-gauge speaker-wire like butter.
 
Ah, I'll try out my CrossGrip when it gets here, and let everyone know how much it can cut through.

Last time I had to cut chainlink fence, I tried with my Gerber Scout Multiplier (MP400). That was really hard. I barely managed to cut through it in one place and then I just unravelled it from there.
 
Wow, the Gerber made it through chainlink fence? :eek: That's pretty darned good in my book. You won't be as impressed with the Crossgrip. It's just a little too small. Not a bad tool, just didn't quite fulfill my expectations from the rave reviews here on the forums.

I really wish there was a middle version, an in between size that had very stoutly made pliers and a minimum of tools. But that won't help mnblades since he already knows exactly what he wants.... :p
 
Yep, it made it through the rusted-up fence wire. It was really dark out, and my friend, who was watching, swore that the wire was glowing red right after I cut through it. I wonder if that's even possible.
 
Originally posted by Peter Atwood
...You won't be as impressed with the Crossgrip. It's just a little too small. Not a bad tool, just didn't quite fulfill my expectations from the rave reviews here on the forums.

I really wish there was a middle version, an in between size that had very stoutly made pliers and a minimum of tools. But that won't help mnblades since he already knows exactly what he wants.... :p
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There IS a "middle version"...It's the SOG Pocket PowerPlier.:).
http://www.sogknives.com/pckpwrpli.htm
 
I've seen it Dan...:p

The gear thing on the end has never done it for me with SOG. It makes for an uncomfortable grip for me when fishing the plier out of my pocket. I'm not crazy about sheaths and it isn't comfortable riding in my pocket either as it tends to poke. I know the gears are supposed to give you a gripping advantage but I just don't need it. I carry the Gerber 400 as mentioned above when I'm toting a plier but I haven't been carrying lately.

What I dream of is a custom multitool with a minimum number of tools but they will all be perfect for my purposes and would fit in my pocket. The locking tools would be all stainless and no tool would be something that I don't need. The pliers would be more like the Gerber and less like Leatherman. No knife but a saw instead. No can opener but a file, bottle opener/screwdriver. Maybe a hex holder with one reversible bit.

OK, maybe a knife blade but it had better be a 5/32" tanto in S30V. And let's not forget a good PRYBAR! :D

The thing is, I want that custom quality to be there. Smooth action, maybe a little filework, unique shapes, maybe handle overlays, ti frame, anodizing. You get the picture. :)
 
Originally posted by Peter Atwood
I've seen it Dan...:p

The gear thing on the end has never done it for me with SOG. It makes for an uncomfortable grip for me when fishing the plier out of my pocket. I'm not crazy about sheaths and it isn't comfortable riding in my pocket either as it tends to poke. I know the gears are supposed to give you a gripping advantage but I just don't need it. I carry the Gerber 400 as mentioned above when I'm toting a plier but I haven't been carrying lately.

What I dream of is a custom multitool with a minimum number of tools but they will all be perfect for my purposes and would fit in my pocket. The locking tools would be all stainless and no tool would be something that I don't need. The pliers would be more like the Gerber and less like Leatherman. No knife but a saw instead. No can opener but a file, bottle opener/screwdriver. Maybe a hex holder with one reversible bit.

OK, maybe a knife blade but it had better be a 5/32" tanto in S30V. And let's not forget a good PRYBAR! :D

The thing is, I want that custom quality to be there. Smooth action, maybe a little filework, unique shapes, maybe handle overlays, ti frame, anodizing. You get the picture. :)
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It looks like you need to go to Sears and buy yourself a friggin tool-box full of tools to get what you're looking for.:D.
 
Perhaps I should have been more clear ... not only don't I need or want your advice, I don't want to hear any of your prattling! Now <b>get out of my thread!</b> ;)

Seriously, though, in case you were wondering, I'm going to ask the great birthday fairy in the sky for a new <a href="http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=47582612&parent_category_rn=4500583">Leatherman Squirt P4</a>. Not tremendously heavy duty, but that's ok for me. It'll accomodate two of my other hobbies: Playing harmonica (those little screwdrivers and mini-pliers will help when I'm tuning and modifying my harps) and beer drinking (gotta have that cap lifter for my Pilsner Urquells!). Why a Leatherman? Well, go to the archives and search for the terms "Leatherman," "customer," and "service." 'Nuff said. :)
 
Originally posted by mnblade
Perhaps I should have been more clear ... not only don't I need or want your advice, I don't want to hear any of your prattling! Now <b>get out of my thread!</b> ;)

Seriously, though, in case you were wondering, I'm going to ask the great birthday fairy in the sky for a new <a href="http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=47582612&parent_category_rn=4500583">Leatherman Squirt P4</a>. Not tremendously heavy duty, but that's ok for me. It'll accomodate two of my other hobbies: Playing harmonica (those little screwdrivers and mini-pliers will help when I'm tuning and modifying my harps) and beer drinking (gotta have that cap lifter for my Pilsner Urquells!). Why a Leatherman? Well, go to the archives and search for the terms "Leatherman," "customer," and "service." 'Nuff said. :)
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...Whatever...Just please don't not ask for my advice again...K?...:rolleyes:.:D.
 
This guy is a laugh. Maybe this should be an "open 'mic' thread" and we could tell jokes.

Start a thread, hear your own "voice" echo ........

Someone lock the thread and make this world a better place. ;)
 
Originally posted by Peter Atwood
I really wish there was a middle version, an in between size that had very stoutly made pliers and a minimum of tools.
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Have you looked at the Leatherman Mini-Tool? I think you'll find that it fits your description perfectly! :)

--Bob Q
 
The Leatherman mini tool is the right size. The problem I have with that is that I don't like the Leatherman pliers very much. Mine stick so you can't operate them very well with one hand. I find Gerber to be far superior in that respect.

However, that said, I went down today and picked up a Leatherman Squirt. When I first saw the Juice, I handled it and decided that the handles are at a terribly uncomfortable angle when open. But it has a lot to do with the size of my hand. I still think that's true but the Squirt is so small that I don't mind the awkward handle as much. I like the way it feels opening the tool and I think it has some cool features in a very small package. It's totally comfortable in my pocket that's for sure. We'll see how it compares with the CrossGrip.
 
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