Atwood Prybaby vs the Navy 2001 Emergency prytool

[Grant Lamontagne]

And, today the replacement arrived!  I don't know if it's any tougher, but they did send a replacement. 

Huh.  Two weeks to get a new tool in hand and you didn't even send it in.  I can't even get the Canadian Leatherman service centre to *look* at something in two weeks.

Tell them you are an MTO member. I don't thunk they like me very much after some issues with a Juice model but they were a lot more helpful when they found out who I was.

Def

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[Mercury]

And, today the replacement arrived!  I don't know if it's any tougher, but they did send a replacement. 

Huh.  Two weeks to get a new tool in hand and you didn't even send it in.  I can't even get the Canadian Leatherman service centre to *look* at something in two weeks.

Tell them you are an MTO member. I don't thunk they like me very much after some issues with a Juice model but they were a lot more helpful when they found out who I was.

Def

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Ahhh, honest leverage. 

[Grant Lamontagne]

I had a bad experience with them once- I'd sent in a Juice XE6 with a problem, although for the life of me I can't remember what the problem was.  They sent me back another, more used one.

I found the thread- it had a bent screwdriver:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,708.0.html

Anyways, I'd bought a brand new one with a problem, and they replaced it with a used one.  I contacted them, and there were some further problems after that I never documented because of the level of embarrassment it would cause them.  It wasn't until I told them who I was, how unamused I was at their incompetence and how I was cataloging the entire situation online that they finally decided to make things right.

As I said, they probably don't care for me, but there's always a chance that they may give you the benefit of the doubt if you are one of us.

Def

[Mercury]

That is outrageous, the idea of trying to pass off a used LM with issues to the owner of a new LM with issues.  I have only gotten 1 refurb leatherman from LM USA, and it was a good one.  Everything else has been new.  I have never let them know I am a member here, but I did tell an Ebay seller once and he changed his crappy tune instantly.  I mean, he went from cursing at me over email to offering me free stuff and apologizing repeatedly. 

I can't even remember what my issue was, but it wasn't a huge deal until he went off on me.  Called me all sorts of names and threatened to notify ebay of my "behavior", until I told him about MT.o.  All of a sudden he said I was right and he never should have acted that way!

[Grant Lamontagne]

There was more to the story, and I don't like using the forum that way.  I don't suggest members use membership that way, but in some cases it works in our favor.

Of course if I ever find anyone is using membership here to purposely defraud someone I'll be sure to expose them...   

Def

[Mercury]

Grant,

I would never use my membership here for any sort of gain, and I've only mentioned it the one time.  I was being seriously wronged and treated terribly, and I felt the need to warn the gentleman that I would publicize the farce should he fail to at least treat me fairly. 

I don't want to paint this place in a negative color whatsoever.  I appreciate all the respect and generosity offered here and if I overstepped my bounds I sincerely apologize.  Please understand that I meant no disrespect by my actions and surely had the purest of intentions when I told this guy about the forum.

[Grant Lamontagne]

I never expected or insinuated that you may have abused it! 

I was only suggesting it in case anyone thought they may be able to get away with things by using our name.

Def

[Mercury]

I never expected or insinuated that you may have abused it! 

I was only suggesting it in case anyone thought they may be able to get away with things by using our name.

Def

Ahh, that's a relief.  I feel better, thanks!   

I fully agree with you though, using the forum name to get away with anything is downright wrong.  In rare cases such as the ones described, it may help but I can see how it can turn south. 

[Grant Lamontagne]

Well the replacement Navy tool has arrived at my place now, so I'll be adding it to my EDC rotation to see what I think of it.  With as little experience with one piece tools as I have, it might be interesting to see how my results compare to Mr Whippy's.

Def

[Mercury]

I don't think I could get on with the Navy tool, I just don't care much for smaller keychain tools, even the atwood line.  I had to get the full pocket widgy bar to replace my micro because the micro was too small for me to really do much with.  It will be interesting to see another perspective.

[chris777]

I kind of got less than satisfactory replacements from LM, However I do admit they were "upgrades" to discontinued models, so I let it slide. 

But my wave seems to have a habit of gunking up on the knife blades. Not to mention all the scuffs and scratches on the blades, and the PE being resharpened enough to loose its point.

and my blast has dinged drivers, the blade is slightly bent , & after oiling it trying to work the kinks out the plier head actually wore a valley in the handle instead of working itself out. (I thought the grinding was inside the pivot, as I had no idea that it could do something like it did especially while dripping with oil)

I will say that If I had turned in New tools, and got the ones, I did I would be complaining, But since they did give me a decent if dissapointing return, I let it slide. 

I will also say this, overall LM quality and build are no where near what it used to be with LM, as I can see from these newer models, especially compared to my orifinal wave, and my recently aquired pst, and pulse. but I digress.

As for atwoods, I would love to have one, But I am disabled.  I couldnt think of getting one before I got my disability income, abd by the time I did get it, Peter had started the auctions/raffle or whatever it is, and combined with for the most part 60bucks plus minimum, on something like a keyton, I just cant justify the price right now, Maybe someone will sell me a dinged up user sometime, but the collectors have ruined it , or rather the speculators.

So I may just try one of these knock offs, or a pirrana.

[Mr. Whippy]

Of the two, the Piranha is a MUCH nicer tool.  Very handy.  Not really a keychain tool, more like something to slip in your pocket.

[chris777]

How thick is it? could I stuff it in my wallet?  It realize its thicker than a card tool, but is it too thick or too long to stuff in my wallet?

[Mr. Whippy]

How thick is it? could I stuff it in my wallet?  It realize its thicker than a card tool, but is it too thick or too long to stuff in my wallet?

It's minimally thicker than a SwissCard, but it's not nearly as wide.  It would fit well in a wallet, especially if it can stick out a little out the top