THE Crunch Owners Thread

[Bowman1911]

Crunch owner here as well! No longer carry it everyday due to funny looks I kept getting when I'd flip it when I was bored.  It's since moved over to the BOB due to it's hex driver, & ability to be used as a makeshift sawzall/hacksaw/any other saw blade handle.

[Greg]

Have Crunch and really love it!

[thermox]

There's a dome shaped cover over the plier head pivot. Does anyone know why it's there, if it's removeable and what kind of fixing is underneath it?

(Hoping not to derail this thread, and I'm sure the mods will sort me if I do!)

[scrappy]

Crunch owner here as well! No longer carry it everyday due to funny looks I kept getting when I'd flip it when I was bored.  It's since moved over to the BOB due to it's hex driver, & ability to be used as a makeshift sawzall/hacksaw/any other saw blade handle.

how do you put a saw on it? just grip it with the pliers?

[thermox]

Thread follows, but if I've messed up the cut and paste, a search of the Mod Squad section using Sawzall brings it up

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,12295.0.html

[AHB]

Thread follows, but if I've messed up the cut and paste, a search of the Mod Squad section using Sawzall brings it up

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,12295.0.html

Still an excellent idea... 

[Bowman1911]

Crunch owner here as well! No longer carry it everyday due to funny looks I kept getting when I'd flip it when I was bored.  It's since moved over to the BOB due to it's hex driver, & ability to be used as a makeshift sawzall/hacksaw/any other saw blade handle.

how do you put a saw on it? just grip it with the pliers?

Yep, but I grip it vetically, using the pin cutout in the upper jaw.

[1jump2many]

I am now a full fledged Crunch owner as of this morning's mail delivery,    Keeeeeeeeey Ruuuuuuch. 

[AHB]

I am now a full fledged Crunch owner as of this morning's mail delivery,    Keeeeeeeeey Ruuuuuuch. 

Congrats... 

[turbov21]

I am now a full fledged Crunch owner as of this morning's mail delivery,    Keeeeeeeeey Ruuuuuuch. 

May you and your Crunch have any things to lock onto.

[cliosguy]

congrats gotta love the crunch

[Philabuster]

I too own a Crunch.  I have had it since 2000.  It comes in really handy at a junk yard to compliment my ST200.  For example, 3/8" bolts with locknuts (9/16" head size) are impossible to remove without a backup wrench.  The ST200 generally will not allow enough force break loose the nut by itself.  The Crunch will grip the nut, turn it, and the ST200 serves as the backup wrench.  Worked great on 6 rusty bolts. 

This came in handy at the junkyard where they do NOT allow you to bring your own tools and pull your own parts.  Stealthy tools.  The kid working there did not mind a little help. 

[cerbera147]

I want to be a Crunch Owner but sadly am not 

Prices in the UK are excluding me from this club! I got bargains on my Wave and Squirt S4 but the Crunch is a push too far.

Perhaps I'll start a Crunch Owners Wannabe Thread 

Best of crunchness to all Crunch owners 

[DaveK]

Interestingly, Whitby seem to have dropped the Crunch fro their catalog too, so UK retailers won't be able to get any more.

Your best bet is to get one from the US. Even with shipping and duties, you'll be quids in. eLeatherman.com always has competitive deals and is a supporter of this forum too.

[cerbera147]

Interestingly, Whitby seem to have dropped the Crunch fro their catalog too, so UK retailers won't be able to get any more.

Your best bet is to get one from the US. Even with shipping and duties, you'll be quids in. eLeatherman.com always has competitive deals and is a supporter of this forum too.

Thanks Dave  
My local DIY diy shop has one, I never asked about price but his other Leathermans are standard RRP

The site you recommended has the Crunch at $69-95, approx £43 in real money   Shipping is $26 = £16. Is this a good deal? What are the duties?