Crucial FAST Group Buy

Travis Autry · **on:** March 08, 2011, 02:54:42 AM

The Multitool.org Store is arranging a group buy on the new Gerber Crucial FAST tools. These will be the red versions. Pricing is $44.95 plus shipping. Shipping in the U.S. is estimated at $5.55. International orders will be accepted and shipping estimated on an individual basis.

For a total price quote and purchase instructions, please send me a PM with the quantity you want and your shipping address.

Feel free to post or PM any questions.

Chako · **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2011, 12:20:51 PM

Travis, add me to the buy if at all possible.

Thank you.

J-sews · **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2011, 03:48:43 AM

Gerber Crucial FAST:

Link to Grant's SHOT Show report: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,25401

ryan1835 · **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2011, 07:41:50 PM

what would the price be in pounds roughly? - im always tempted by these group buys but never really understand what the total price would come too

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2011, 07:43:26 PM

Try looking at www.xe.com for the up to date conversions. You can find out what the current cost is any time you like.

Def

ari6126 · **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2011, 04:09:38 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on March 17, 2011, 07:43:26 PM

Try looking at www.xe.com for the up to date conversions. You can find out what the current cost is any time you like.

Def

I just use Google. [lmgtfy]44.95USD in GBP[/lmgtfy]

sousterre1 · **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2011, 08:16:26 PM

Is the point of a group buy to get things cheaper? If so how much cheaper is usual for these sort of things? Or is it convince? Or both?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2011, 09:52:15 PM

Sometimes we get things cheaper, sometimes it's just to help everyone get a tool, but it's also to help support this site. While some internet dealers only make a couple of dollars off eaach sale, we feel that it's better to have those few dollars go to support this place rather than someone outside the community.

Of course, we will always try to get folks the best deals we can.

Def

sousterre1 · **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2011, 12:09:12 AM

Sounds like it's win win.

Travis Autry · **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2011, 01:55:26 AM

Last call for Crucial FAST Group Buy!

Anyone who wants in on this please send me a PM by this Friday 3/25 with the quantity you want and a shipping address. I'll reply with a total price and payment instructions.

I expect to place the group order early next week.

Side note: I am also open to adding extra pieces to an order. With spring arriving and outdoors season beginning, if you're looking for a tool or knife include it in your FAST PM and I'll get an estimate for you on that too.

Thanks!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2011, 02:23:08 AM

Quote from: sousterre1 on March 20, 2011, 12:09:12 AM

Sounds like it's win win.

That is what we are going for!

Def

Travis Autry · **Reply #11 on:** April 04, 2011, 03:10:54 AM

Crucial FASTs have been ordered. Anyone who missed out on the preorder, may have a chance at one of the spares purchased for the MTO Store.

Chako · **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2011, 01:19:25 AM

Just received mine Travis. Many thanks.

Green Crucial to a red Crucial FAST.

Gareth · **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2011, 06:02:07 PM

Nice side-by-side shot mate.

Those screwdrivers do look like a big improvement.

J-sews · **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2011, 04:09:48 AM

So how does it compare to the standard Crucial Dan?

Chako · **Reply #15 on:** April 21, 2011, 04:18:15 AM

If you recall, I am not a big fan of the Crucial. The FAST isn't much better. It still has that very uncomfortable handle shape, only this time around, it is thicker. I find the sliding locking mechanism a pain to use. My fingers have slipped off of it on several occasions. More worrying, I can open the tool with that slider locked, or not. It doesn't seem to do much that I can figure out. On the plus side, the folding tools are better designed.

I am not a big fan of either to be honest...but I am sure that is due to the awful handle shapes when opened. That shape just doesn't get along with my big paws.

scrappy · **Reply #16 on:** April 23, 2011, 10:34:13 PM

Quote from: Chako on April 21, 2011, 04:18:15 AM

If you recall, I am not a big fan of the Crucial. The FAST isn't much better. It still has that very uncomfortable handle shape, only this time around, it is thicker. I find the sliding locking mechanism a pain to use. My fingers have slipped off of it on several occasions. More worrying, I can open the tool with that slider locked, or not. It doesn't seem to do much that I can figure out. On the plus side, the folding tools are better designed.

I am not a big fan of either to be honest...but I am sure that is due to the awful handle shapes when opened. That shape just doesn't get along with my big paws.

I think part of the problem is quality. The assisted opening blade on mine only deploys half way. I then have to finish opening the knife. I think the lock on yours goes to the point that the quality is poor.

Chako · **Reply #17 on:** April 24, 2011, 01:57:47 AM

That sounds about right.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #18 on:** April 24, 2011, 04:19:01 PM

I found that the blade didn't deploy as fast or solidly as other assisted openers, but I found it to be adequate at least. And, on mine the lock mechanism works as it's supposed to, so I suggest if you have issues with yours then you should contact Gerber for warranty work.

Def

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