Modding the ParaTool

cody6268 · **on:** February 07, 2016, 03:37:53 PM

I'm looking at buying a used and somewhat damaged (rust spot on file, bent small driver) ParaTool for $10 to modify.

My question is, will the tools for current production SOG Tools (Pocket PowerPlier, PowerLock) fit it?

Is $10 worth it?

sLaughterMed · **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2016, 03:57:49 PM

Most everything from the current production will fit, but the newer saws and blades are a fraction of an inch too long (scissors are a no go as well). If you are comfortable grinding down the tips of the saw and blades, they will fit fine.

Now as far as is it worth $10? If you end up liking the tool, definitely. But, personally, id stay away from it. The only real advantage of the Paratool over the competition is that it is fairly comfortable in plier mode. But, the inside tools are just ok, and the pliers have a tendency to fold in use (or, are difficult to open, depending on the tightness of the plier pivots)

neillcurrie · **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2016, 06:50:54 PM

Rather than grinding down the tips on the longer tools I just ground a tiny bit of extra space in the handles for the tools to shut easily.

matt2silver · **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2016, 04:01:06 PM

for 10 bucks you have nothing to loose. The Paratool is an awesome tool and is honestly the one tool that i carry most often. in regards to the saw and scissors not fitting due to length, i modified the tool handles slightly using a Dremel to make room for the longer tools. (it's easy to do and I'd be more than happy to help you with it.) Snap that puppy up, and don't forget that SOG has a great warranty so I'm sure they'd be happy to help you fix it up so that you can get years of use and enjoyment from it.

Oh and if you decide you don't want it, or buy it and decide that it's not the tool for you, I'd be happy to take it off your hands for what you paid for it plus shipping

. I've been looking to pick up another Paratool to tinker with.