An intriguing Multi tool.... Paratool

Dale · **on:** March 08, 2014, 12:47:50 AM

I received this today...

I can't stop playing with the thing. It's stiff as a bull horn. Seems well made... Love the size.. interesting form factor tho... I feel like I'm playing with a chinese finger trap when I'm opening it. Very cool tho.. Gadget rating is off the charts...

Syph007 · **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2014, 02:51:08 AM

Hey hey, nice to see another paratool owner!

Mine was very stiff too but it loosens up. Its for sure an odd one, but I love the thing, and its very well made, one of SOGs best IMO.

enki_ck · **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2014, 02:01:10 PM

Welcome to the club.

No you just need another in BO.

And yes, the gadget/fiddle factor is through the roof. Especially if you start playing with adding parts or rearranging them.

mikekoz · **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2014, 02:02:59 PM

I have three SOG's which I thought was enough, but I like the looks and design of this one! I just may have to add a Paratool to my collection!

sawman · **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2014, 02:53:54 PM

I've always liked the Paratool, in fact, it's one of the best MT SOG makes IMO...

Syph007 · **Reply #5 on:** March 08, 2014, 03:10:29 PM

Yup its on my SOG like list.

Powerlock
PPP
Paratool
Switchplier

I dont consider the newer stuff like the sog power duo any good at all.

Dale · **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2014, 08:17:38 PM

Would oil or some lubricant help loosen it up? It's so tight it won't open fully.

Dale · **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2014, 02:50:31 PM

Quote from: enki_ck on March 08, 2014, 02:01:10 PM

Welcome to the club.

No you just need another in BO.

And yes, the gadget/fiddle factor is through the roof. Especially if you start playing with adding parts or rearranging them.

I love SS.... I don't have any BO MT's ( Apart from the MUT )

Dale · **Reply #8 on:** March 09, 2014, 09:07:00 PM

My Paratool just got the ultimate compliment. Sitting adding WD-40 & working the tool to loosen it. My wife saw me fold the pliers & was fascinated. SHe asked to see it. I explianed how to open & close it. She pinched her hand.. which was educational for me... I saw how many complained about the tool pinching them. Guess God blessed me with too much common sense.... LOL.. But she thought it was the neatest MT she has seen... That in itself is amazing... MT's usually don't catch her eye.

sawman · **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2014, 09:08:45 PM

Quote from: Dale on March 09, 2014, 09:07:00 PM

My Paratool just got the ultimate compliment. Sitting adding WD-40 & working the tool to loosen it. My wife saw me fold the pliers & was fascinated. SHe asked to see it. I explianed how to open & close it. She pinched her hand.. which was educational for me... I saw how many complained about the tool pinching them. Guess God blessed me with too much common sense.... LOL.. But she thought it was the neatest MT she has seen... That in itself is amazing... MT's usually don't catch her eye.

Your wife is a keeper.

kirk13 · **Reply #10 on:** March 09, 2014, 09:12:06 PM

Be careful,she might claim the Paratool

The Paratool is by far and away my favourite SOG

Dale · **Reply #11 on:** March 09, 2014, 09:20:00 PM

Quote from: kirk13 on March 09, 2014, 09:12:06 PM

Be careful,she might claim the Paratool

The Paratool is by far and away my favourite SOG

She LOVES the Victorinox Spirit X..... Why couldn't I have married one of those Dumb hot girls?

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2014, 10:46:03 PM

Quote from: Dale on March 09, 2014, 09:20:00 PM

She LOVES the Victorinox Spirit X..... Why couldn't I have married one of those Dumb hot girls?

Dumb hot girls are notoriously bad cooks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh9ZZgDqzAg

Dale · **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2014, 12:20:23 AM

Quote from: Lynn LeFey on March 11, 2014, 10:46:03 PM

Quote from: Dale on March 09, 2014, 09:20:00 PM
She LOVES the Victorinox Spirit X..... Why couldn't I have married one of those Dumb hot girls?

Dumb hot girls are notoriously bad cooks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh9ZZgDqzAg

True enough.... But it's a trade off I can live with.

charlie fox · **Reply #14 on:** March 12, 2014, 12:23:35 AM

I had a Paratool back when they first came out (late 80's or early 90's). It had the plastic formed sheath at that time. I never really warmed up to it, although I did mod it up with the optional saw and "shroud cutter". I don't regret letting it go; my Wave is a better tool.

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Dale · **Reply #15 on:** March 12, 2014, 12:53:23 AM

The wave is a good tool. I have the first & second generation Waves. The first generation is my favorite. Although the creative form factor & size of the Paratool is very appealing.

JAfromMn · **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2014, 01:50:20 AM

Never had one never will .

me and sog don't mix.

sorry dale

it looks like it would fold up if you used it.

besides all my bs

nice tool man

Dale · **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2014, 03:22:39 AM

Quote from: JAfromMn on March 12, 2014, 01:50:20 AM

Never had one never will .

me and sog don't mix.

sorry dale

it looks like it would fold up if you used it.

besides all my bs

nice tool man

it's pretty stout... It has to be clicked into position.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KaoSbLWWdU

Take notice of who's doing the review.

Dale · **Reply #18 on:** March 24, 2014, 10:30:03 PM

My Paratool met it's Waterloo this afternoon. Running late this morning I grabbed it when I went by... The Clip on case was faster. Working on my Trailer I ran across a cable just like the one my FLIK snipped thru with no issues last week. The Paratool would open wide enough to cut it. The paratool has been banished to the land of Light duty & no longer gets to attend take a multi tool to work day.

JAfromMn · **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2014, 12:17:26 AM

Quote from: Dale on March 12, 2014, 03:22:39 AM

Quote from: JAfromMn on March 12, 2014, 01:50:20 AM
Never had one never will .

me and sog don't mix.

sorry dale

it looks like it would fold up if you used it.

besides all my bs

nice tool man

it's pretty stout... It has to be clicked into position.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KaoSbLWWdU

Take notice of who's doing the review.

my favorite part of the review was when Nik used his pw2 and Chapman ratchet to take it apart.

enki_ck · **Reply #20 on:** March 26, 2014, 09:55:42 PM

Quote from: JAfromMn on March 25, 2014, 12:17:26 AM

my favorite part of the review was when Nik used his pw2 and Chapman ratchet to take it apart.

I like taking stuff apart.

Sometimes I even manage to put it back together again.

The PW2 and Chapmand get a bit more playtime in the second vid.

Quote from: Dale on March 24, 2014, 10:30:03 PM

My Paratool met it's Waterloo this afternoon. Running late this morning I grabbed it when I went by... The Clip on case was faster. Working on my Trailer I ran across a cable just like the one my FLIK snipped thru with no issues last week. The Paratool would open wide enough to cut it. The paratool has been banished to the land of Light duty & no longer gets to attend take a multi tool to work day.

I'm not sure I understand what the problem was here.

Should the sentence have been:"The Paratool wouldn't open wide enough to cut it." ?

Or did the cutters fail? I know they are very bad on cutting stranded wire, but quite a few multies regretfully have that weak spot.

Dale · **Reply #21 on:** March 26, 2014, 10:17:25 PM

Quote from: enki_ck on March 26, 2014, 09:55:42 PM

Quote from: JAfromMn on March 25, 2014, 12:17:26 AM

my favorite part of the review was when Nik used his pw2 and Chapman ratchet to take it apart.

I like taking stuff apart. Sometimes I even manage to put it back together again.

The PW2 and Chapmand get a bit more playtime in the second vid.

Quote from: Dale on March 24, 2014, 10:30:03 PM
My Paratool met it's Waterloo this afternoon. Running late this morning I grabbed it when I went by... The Clip on case was faster. Working on my Trailer I ran across a cable just like the one my FLIK snipped thru with no issues last week. The Paratool would open wide enough to cut it. The paratool has been banished to the land of Light duty & no longer gets to attend take a multi tool to work day.

I'm not sure I understand what the problem was here. Should the sentence have been:"The Paratool wouldn't open wide enough to cut it." ?

Or did the cutters fail? I know they are very bad on cutting stranded wire, but quite a few multies regretfully have that weak spot.

+1 they wouldnt open wide enough

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