Nice thoughts mate and I agree with a lot of it. I will say though that the locks are definitely something you'll get used to if you give them a chance. I know I was very wary of them when I first got my Pulse but now they are absolutely second nature and a breeze to open.
Ahem. A Pulse is on my wanted list soo .... if you don't like it ? Having said that I do hope you like it and keep it.
Quote from: Gareth on July 10, 2011, 05:18:35 PMNice thoughts mate and I agree with a lot of it. I will say though that the locks are definitely something you'll get used to if you give them a chance. I know I was very wary of them when I first got my Pulse but now they are absolutely second nature and a breeze to open. Cheers mate, I'll give it a chance for sure.Quote from: Magic Bus on July 10, 2011, 05:30:37 PMAhem. A Pulse is on my wanted list soo .... if you don't like it ? Having said that I do hope you like it and keep it.I might be a good while making my mind up, so if you're after one quick I wouldn't wait for this one Nearly took it for a spin earlier. Had to break a wardrobe down, and went for the Pulse to undo the screws etc ... only to find out it needed an Allen key . Swisstool CS Plus to the rescue
...And the Pulse has rolled edges rather than a cheapo plastic handle liner...
Quote from: shamus on July 10, 2011, 08:12:14 PM...And the Pulse has rolled edges rather than a cheapo plastic handle liner...I don't know if "cheapo" is the right word to use when talking about the lightweight thermoplastic polyamide material used in many Benchmade's, Leatherman's, Gerber's, SARGE Knives, Cold Steel's, CRKT's, Kershaw's, and SOG Knives, to name a few. Not to mention that it is the frame material used in many of today's most popular handguns, and long gun stocks.Just saying...
I was actually waiting for your comment...
Oh, I know about the properties of the material. I won't knock it's uses, but I don't prefer it for MTs.
I am torn by the Zytel usage. On the one hand, it makes the tool about 30% thicker than it needs to be, on the other hand it makes it REALLY comfortable to use. As with all things multi, it's about compromise. You don't have to like it, there are a million other models out there. If you guys want to argue, at least make it about something worthwhile and start slamming Gerbers or something!
Quote from: Mercury on July 10, 2011, 10:35:25 PMI am torn by the Zytel usage. On the one hand, it makes the tool about 30% thicker than it needs to be, on the other hand it makes it REALLY comfortable to use. As with all things multi, it's about compromise. You don't have to like it, there are a million other models out there. If you guys want to argue, at least make it about something worthwhile and start slamming Gerbers or something! Oi!
Just wanted to point out that "cheapo" wasn't the right word for an incredibly strong, industry proven, abrasion and impact resistant material with excellent retention of mechanical properties when exposed to heat, chemicals and moisture
I am torn by the Zytel usage. On the one hand, it makes the tool about 30% thicker than it needs to be, on the other hand it makes it REALLY comfortable to use. As with all things multi, it's about compromise.
Agreed, and my use of "cheapo" is withdrawn.
My objection to it is that it makes an MT wider than needs be.
And a few chemicals and cleaners can damage it...
and certain types pf polymers will absorb moisture (so don't go throwing those zytel MTs in the dishwasher)
"Oh bugger it's not one of those locks it's one of these locks". I'm just getting used to the Vic's and the Wave locking (always have to stop and think with the Gerber 600 for some reason) and now I've got another chuffin lock to get my head around
Quote from: 50ft-trad on July 11, 2011, 12:03:14 AM "Oh bugger it's not one of those locks it's one of these locks". I'm just getting used to the Vic's and the Wave locking (always have to stop and think with the Gerber 600 for some reason) and now I've got another chuffin lock to get my head around What is really bothersome is when you get so use to the locks, that you find yourself looking for the lock on a slip joint for a few seconds before you realize...
I still think LM missed a trick by not offering more variations, why not offer a Kick with scissors and saw? Or a file? Or a bit driver? It's only and expansion on what they did with the PST and the PST II, same frame but with variations on the tool options.
This is why I had to get a Kick before they started getting scarce, ... I need to put it through some evening/weekend carry to see if it draws me in, or indeed steers me towards a few tweaks.
Thing is, you can fit more in the Kick frame it's just that LM didn't.(Image removed from quote.)I still think LM missed a trick by not offering more variations, why not offer a Kick with scissors and saw? Or a file? Or a bit driver? It's only and expansion on what they did with the PST and the PST II, same frame but with variations on the tool options.
Quote from: 50ft-trad on July 11, 2011, 01:23:18 AMThis is why I had to get a Kick before they started getting scarce, ... I need to put it through some evening/weekend carry to see if it draws me in, or indeed steers me towards a few tweaks.I'm thinking that you need a black oxide one too, just to make sure