Switch Plier 2.0 Initial Impressions

sawman · **Reply #30 on:** June 04, 2015, 06:20:29 PM

I realize it's not a heavy-duty tool but would you say the pliers could handle a fair amount of torque?

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #31 on:** June 04, 2015, 06:47:24 PM

It's early, but I think they'll be as tough as the Charge/Wave pliers head. Tougher than the Skeletool and probably not as tough as the new Rebar pliers head (because of the replaceable cutters).

Kampfer · **Reply #32 on:** June 04, 2015, 07:03:00 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on June 04, 2015, 06:47:24 PM

It's early, but I think they'll be as tough as the Charge/Wave pliers head. Tougher than the Skeletool and probably not as tough as the new Rebar pliers head (because of the replaceable cutters).

agree

sawman · **Reply #33 on:** June 04, 2015, 09:01:15 PM

This may be what it takes to re-spark my interest in SOG. I am

over this!!

ducttapetech · **Reply #34 on:** June 05, 2015, 10:44:36 PM

BOOM!

Thin electric fence wire

Copper wire

And............

High tinsel barded wire. Now i this I did have to wiggle the plier a couple of time to cut it. Only because the size of the tool. Not because of flexing, or weakness of the cutters.

And here a pic to show no damage to the wire cutters.

Getcha one!

Nate
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BASguy · **Reply #35 on:** June 06, 2015, 01:05:39 AM

OK, if you insist

BASguy · **Reply #36 on:** June 06, 2015, 01:08:11 AM

Here is some size comps

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BASguy · **Reply #37 on:** June 06, 2015, 03:37:13 AM

It really appears to be a very well crafted, albeit light duty, MultiTool. With the pocket clip, it makes an excellent weekend carry.
I am curious as to where these tools are made, as the box says "Designed in the USA". It really doesn't matter that much, as the quality seems to be top notch, but it does make me curious.

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David · **Reply #38 on:** June 07, 2015, 07:48:48 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on June 03, 2015, 12:19:33 PM

Quote from: David on June 03, 2015, 08:56:39 AM
I'm glad to see SOG bring this tool back out. I need one to play with.

You need one for no more reason than it's fun to play with!

Def

Indeed, couldnt agree more Boss!

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #39 on:** June 19, 2015, 03:36:39 AM

Quick update:

The pliers on the Switchpliers are precise enough that they function extremely well as tweezers for removing metal slivers.

Also: The narrow profile makes using the blade much more knife-like and much less Multitool-like

zoidberg · **Reply #40 on:** June 19, 2015, 03:59:03 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on June 19, 2015, 03:36:39 AM

Quick update:

The pliers on the Switchpliers are precise enough that they function extremely well as tweezers for removing metal slivers.

Also: The narrow profile makes using the blade much more knife-like and much less Multitool-like

So not helping.

Kampfer · **Reply #41 on:** June 19, 2015, 05:44:40 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on June 19, 2015, 03:36:39 AM

Quick update:

The pliers on the Switchpliers are precise enough that they function extremely well as tweezers for removing metal slivers.

Also: The narrow profile makes using the blade much more knife-like and much less Multitool-like

Also the micro teeth on both side of pliers actually line up perfectly, haven't see that on any MT.

ducttapetech · **Reply #42 on:** June 19, 2015, 06:28:16 PM

Powerlocks and the Paratools do also. SOGs pliers in general line up better than any multi I have ever used or owned.

Nate
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sawman · **Reply #43 on:** June 19, 2015, 06:47:06 PM

Very encouraged by what I'm reading

tosh · **Reply #44 on:** June 20, 2015, 06:45:22 PM

Is this available in the UK yet??
I want one too!!

sawman · **Reply #45 on:** June 20, 2015, 06:59:49 PM

I want one too but I realize it could never be as cool as a PL the way they swing open so smoothly almost like a butterfly knife. I applied some Vic oil to mine to achieve this affect

Kampfer · **Reply #46 on:** June 20, 2015, 10:15:44 PM

Quote from: tosh on June 20, 2015, 06:45:22 PM

Is this available in the UK yet??
I want one too!!

Hum..You know who to ask.

hiraethus · **Reply #47 on:** June 20, 2015, 10:20:39 PM

Quote from: tosh on June 20, 2015, 06:45:22 PM

Is this available in the UK yet??
I want one too!!

I've got one on the way.

Kampfer · **Reply #48 on:** June 24, 2015, 11:43:37 PM

Quote from: tosh on June 20, 2015, 06:45:22 PM

Is this available in the UK yet??
I want one too!!

One on its way

tosh · **Reply #49 on:** June 25, 2015, 01:05:49 PM

Quote from: Kampfer on June 24, 2015, 11:43:37 PM

Quote from: tosh on June 20, 2015, 06:45:22 PM
Is this available in the UK yet??
I want one too!!

One on its way

tommywp · **Reply #50 on:** June 27, 2015, 10:08:47 PM

So has anyone gone ahead and successfully put scissors on the 2.0 tool? If so, where did they fit?

ducttapetech · **Reply #51 on:** June 27, 2015, 10:35:24 PM

i have not yet. i will be ordering some stuff from SOG soon, hopefully. i will get a pair of scissors try it.

hiraethus · **Reply #52 on:** June 29, 2015, 09:59:26 PM

Got mine today.

It's good fun to play with - the pliers action is great and they seem well made. Certainly on a par with a Skeletool, if not better. A bit fiddly to get the inner tools out but they seem effective once you get to them. Think it'd make a lot of sense to me without the knife so I might see about getting some scissors for it.

tommywp · **Reply #53 on:** June 30, 2015, 12:04:10 AM

Any chance someone could post a size comparison with the skeletool...particularly interested in seeing the thickness

Demel · **Reply #54 on:** June 30, 2015, 01:14:55 AM

Quote from: tommywp on June 30, 2015, 12:04:10 AM

Any chance someone could post a size comparison with the skeletool...particularly interested in seeing the thickness

I second that

ducttapetech · **Reply #55 on:** June 30, 2015, 02:21:57 AM

I would, but I don't have the Skeletool anymore.

Nate
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hiraethus · **Reply #56 on:** June 30, 2015, 09:47:56 AM

I don't have a Skele any more either, sorry. It's longer for sure, and feels heavier. It's probably a little thicker than the Skeletool too.

tommywp · **Reply #57 on:** July 06, 2015, 07:56:05 PM

Quote from: tommywp on June 30, 2015, 12:04:10 AM

Any chance someone could post a size comparison with the skeletool...particularly interested in seeing the thickness

I'm looking at you Kampfer!!

Omar Rapace · **Reply #58 on:** July 07, 2015, 12:55:58 AM

Quote from: tommywp on June 30, 2015, 12:04:10 AM

Any chance someone could post a size comparison with the skeletool...particularly interested in seeing the thickness

I posted a couple of pictures with other MT here (including Skeletool): http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,58374.msg1060365.html#msg1060365

And here are 2 pictures comparing the thickness of the 2...

tommywp · **Reply #59 on:** July 07, 2015, 01:21:04 AM

Awesome. Thanks Omar

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