Skeletool???

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #60 on:** July 16, 2007, 03:04:58 AM

Yeah I know the feeling. It has rocketed up my list of Must Haves as well.

Def

trickknife · **Reply #61 on:** August 06, 2007, 07:25:27 AM

Hi,

New poster to Multitool. Been here for a few months.

I looked at the pics and if you fold the pliers around into the handle and try to fold the bit driver around also (about either one of the two rivets) it just won't fit with a bit in place. I don't even think it will fit without the bit. SOmeone with photoshop can verify that.

Rick
"Trick Knife"

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #62 on:** August 06, 2007, 02:19:23 PM

Good to see you taking the plunge and posting!

I don't know- I'm still not convinced about it. I suppose I could cheat and ask my contact at Leatherman to provide more details, but we're having so much fun discussing it, I'd hate to put an end to it!

Def

gadgetman7 · **Reply #63 on:** August 08, 2007, 12:54:58 AM

Interestingly Doug Ritter said it folded but it doesn't look like it. If it did why make it fit inside the carbiner? I say ask Leatherman. ;D

Raukodur · **Reply #64 on:** August 08, 2007, 01:40:32 AM

I am sure what LM tell us will spur on more debate

I say ask your contact Def.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #65 on:** August 08, 2007, 01:43:34 AM

I'll send her a message post haste....

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #66 on:** August 08, 2007, 09:33:54 PM

I got a response from my contact today, and apparently the screwdriver does not fold, so it looks like Doug Ritter and I are both having crow for dinner tonight!

Def

zackhugh · **Reply #67 on:** August 08, 2007, 10:25:59 PM

Any truth to the rumor that an image of Skeletor will be laser etched into the handle and a sound chip will cackle his evil laugh whenever you open the pliers?

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #68 on:** August 08, 2007, 10:34:21 PM

Quote from: zackhugh on August 08, 2007, 10:25:59 PM

Any truth to the rumor that an image of Skeletor will be laser etched into the handle and a sound chip will cackle his evil laugh whenever you open the pliers?

Uhhh ...I think that would be the edition aimed at the Fantasy,Superhero,and Anime segments of the market.I'm waiting for the Wily Coyote/Roadrunner edition;laser etched ACME.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #69 on:** August 08, 2007, 11:52:35 PM

Quote

laser etched ACME.

They are having some quality control issues with that one. All the test subjects either fall of a cliff or accidentally launched from a giant slingshot.

Def

J-sews · **Reply #70 on:** August 09, 2007, 12:42:50 AM

Quote from: Defender on August 08, 2007, 09:33:54 PM

I got a response from my contact today, and apparently the screwdriver does not fold, so it looks like Doug Ritter and I are both having crow for dinner tonight!

Def

Well if the bit driver doesn't fold, then the only way to use it is with the Skeletool in the "stretched" position.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #71 on:** August 09, 2007, 01:02:27 AM

Or maybe at 90 degrees?

Def

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #72 on:** August 09, 2007, 01:52:04 AM

Quote from: Bison56 on August 08, 2007, 10:34:21 PM

I'm waiting for the Wily Coyote/Roadrunner edition;laser etched ACME.

Sign me up for one of those! I'd bet ole' Wile E would appreciate a good multi-tool. He always was very handy...

J-sews · **Reply #73 on:** August 09, 2007, 02:55:57 AM

Quote from: Defender on August 09, 2007, 01:02:27 AM

Or maybe at 90 degrees?

Def

Oh, yeah, that way too. Seems like it would be kinda clumsy though.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #74 on:** August 09, 2007, 03:19:17 AM

No more so than any other tool I'd guess, but it is worth noting at any rate.

Def

J-sews · **Reply #75 on:** August 09, 2007, 04:46:31 AM

Quote from: Defender on August 09, 2007, 03:19:17 AM

No more so than any other tool I'd guess, but it is worth noting at any rate.

Def

Yup.

Well anyhow, I'm still anxious to try one these darn things out. I'm going to try keeping track a little better, but I'll bet pliers, a knife, and screwdrivers make up over 90% of what I use a multitool for. Packaging those three features into as light a tool as possible makes a lot of sense to me.

665ae · **Reply #76 on:** August 09, 2007, 07:03:54 AM

I'm definately still interested in the tool. I'm curious now how both bits are stored in the tool? I wouldn't want to carry it around with one of the bits in all the time...

trickknife · **Reply #77 on:** August 09, 2007, 08:14:06 AM

You can see the other bit in the handle with the caribiner. It looks like it is tucked in there somehow. Maybe its magnetic. Looks hard to pull out if it is wedged in there.

Ricky (not Bobby)

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #78 on:** August 09, 2007, 02:21:34 PM

My big concern about the bit driver being open like that is the small spring that holds it in place is not the greatest. I have had a few LM's right out of the package with springs that wouldn't hold the bit in. In fact, I almost lost the small eyeglass bit from my Surge due to a faulty spring the very first day I had it.

Admittedly it's a simple thing to fix, assuming you are aware of the problem while you still have the bit to begin with. I only managed to save the bit I had because it was inside the tool when it fell out and stayed inside until I opened it again to see what the rattling was.

Def

665ae · **Reply #79 on:** August 09, 2007, 04:05:25 PM

I can see where they store one of the bits.... but what about the other one? Where do you put that one?

joebw · **Reply #80 on:** August 09, 2007, 04:22:56 PM

One in the handle and one in the bit holder.

Joe

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #81 on:** August 09, 2007, 04:26:01 PM

That's more than any of the other tools hold... except for the XTi and ALX that is.

Good versatility- two bits means four heads.

Def

665ae · **Reply #82 on:** August 09, 2007, 04:42:07 PM

Quote from: joebw on August 09, 2007, 04:22:56 PM

One in the handle and one in the bit holder.

Joe

Wouldn't keeping one in the bit holder make it easy to fall out and get lost?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #83 on:** August 09, 2007, 04:44:48 PM

That's pretty well my thought exactly... read my post above!

Def

damota · **Reply #84 on:** August 09, 2007, 05:17:46 PM

If you look at the carabiner, there apears to be a strip atached to the front to clip the strap. If the piece was bent inside the frame of the carabiner it could be made long enough to stop the bit dropping out.

Dave

665ae · **Reply #85 on:** August 09, 2007, 07:37:11 PM

Quote from: Defender on August 09, 2007, 04:44:48 PM

That's pretty well my thought exactly... read my post above!

Def

I try to ignore your posts as much as possible

Quote from: damota on August 09, 2007, 05:17:46 PM

If you look at the carabiner, there apears to be a strip atached to the front to clip the strap. If the piece was bent inside the frame of the carabiner it could be made long enough to stop the bit dropping out.

Dave

I still don't like it. If you clip the tool onto something, wouldn't you run the risk of it opening up and exposing the bit enough for it to pop out? I think I'd really prefer for both bits to be stored inside the tool. Also, I sometimes wrap my hand around the end of the pliers when I'm using them, to get a bit stronger grip. I don't think I'll be able to do that with the Skeletool unless I take the bit out, then I'm sure to lose it

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #86 on:** August 09, 2007, 07:47:23 PM

All good points, especially the bit about ignoring me!

Def

trickknife · **Reply #87 on:** August 09, 2007, 09:00:57 PM

My bet is that you are gonna have to carry one bit in the holder and the second one in the handle. They're probably betting that the spring will hold up.

Hopefully they guarantee against losing bits cuz the spring fails.

Rick

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #88 on:** August 13, 2007, 03:52:52 AM

I doubt that. They don't warranty against loss, and they sell replacement bit kits so maybe they tell the QC guys to "go easy" on these ones!

Def

SoDak · **Reply #89 on:** August 20, 2007, 05:30:28 AM

Here's some more info
http://www.equipped.org/ORSummer2007.htm
Scroll about 3/4 down the page and there is some more info on the skeletool. Also check out the news regarding victorinox and the new photon.

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