Hey bruddah, can yuh spare a Dime?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #30 on:** January 21, 2012, 10:12:56 PM

Now that I am not stuck in line at the airport (rather waiting for enough time to pass to get into the next line

) I have the opportunity to upload the official press release photos of all three colors.

And here are the Sell Sheets:

Enjoy!

Def

Gareth · **Reply #31 on:** January 21, 2012, 10:18:58 PM

The only questions now is, what colour are you guys getting?

symphonyincminor · **Reply #32 on:** January 21, 2012, 10:52:26 PM

Thanks for the official press pictures.... I have to say that this Dime tool is probably the most useful thing I've seen in a long time from Gerber. It really packs a lot of useful features into a compact little tool. The straight edge blade is fantastic (no useless serrations!), the clamshell opener is infinitely useful, the bottle opener is very well thought-out and one flathead driver is all you really need most of time. On top of that, you get a pair of scissors AND pliers for light-duty. G-10 handles on the black one too?? Very nice....

Very impressed so far. Out of all the 2012 SHOT releases from any company, this one wins it for me.

I'll be in for 2 of the blacked-out versions!

Eciton82 · **Reply #33 on:** January 21, 2012, 11:48:57 PM

Quote from: symphonyincminor on January 21, 2012, 10:52:26 PM

Thanks for the official press pictures.... I have to say that this Dime tool is probably the most useful thing I've seen in a long time from Gerber. It really packs a lot of useful features into a compact little tool. The straight edge blade is fantastic (no useless serrations!), the clamshell opener is infinitely useful, the bottle opener is very well thought-out and one flathead driver is all you really need most of time. On top of that, you get a pair of scissors AND pliers for light-duty. G-10 handles on the black one too?? Very nice....

Very impressed so far. Out of all the 2012 SHOT releases from any company, this one wins it for me.

I'll be in for 2 of the blacked-out versions!

I think they used the wrong copy for the black one's advert... I'm sure it doesn't have a three-inch blade! So I doubt it's got G10 scales.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #34 on:** January 22, 2012, 12:07:55 AM

To be honest I haven't gone through the ad copy! You are right, it is certainly not a three inch blade!

Def

Max Archer · **Reply #35 on:** January 22, 2012, 12:49:56 AM

Wow, Gerber did a really sloppy job photoshopping the red version.

This looks like a pretty promising tool. I'll have to get one when they're out.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #36 on:** January 22, 2012, 12:51:42 AM

That's why we try to take our own pictures- ours are better!

Def

J-sews · **Reply #37 on:** January 22, 2012, 03:26:28 AM

Sorry, I'm just now getting around to weighing in on this thread.

The Dime is indeed a surprisingly well built tool, judging by what time we got to play with it. I say "surprisingly", because like most of you folks, I've been disappointed with the parade of keychain tools coming out of Gerber over the past several years. The Clutch and Shortcut were not all that great, but they were WAY better than the Splice and Vise, both of which felt pretty cheap and crappy to be honest. And does anyone even remember the Solstice or the Eclipse from just a few years ago? I thought not.

But the Dime, like Grant says, feels like a real quality built little tool.

Clearly built to go head-to-head with Leatherman's Squirt PS4, I think it will stand up very well to the competition.

Woz · **Reply #38 on:** January 23, 2012, 05:02:27 PM

Group buy for us Europeans. I NEED those!

82brutus · **Reply #39 on:** January 23, 2012, 05:04:39 PM

Quote from: Gareth on January 21, 2012, 10:18:58 PM

The only questions now is, what colour are you guys getting?

I thought the question around here is, how many of each color are you getting?

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #40 on:** January 23, 2012, 06:07:51 PM

Quote from: 82brutus on January 23, 2012, 05:04:39 PM

Quote from: Gareth on January 21, 2012, 10:18:58 PM
The only questions now is, what colour are you guys getting?

I thought the question around here is, how many of each color are you getting?

Gareth · **Reply #41 on:** January 23, 2012, 06:44:16 PM

Quote from: 82brutus on January 23, 2012, 05:04:39 PM

Quote from: Gareth on January 21, 2012, 10:18:58 PM
The only questions now is, what colour are you guys getting?

I thought the question around here is, how many of each color are you getting?

LOL, I stand corrected.

SMK76 · **Reply #42 on:** February 02, 2012, 12:57:59 PM

Hey, just checked Amazon and the black Dime is now available for $15.91 with free shipping!

MeadMaker · **Reply #43 on:** February 02, 2012, 01:05:08 PM

There is one black left, but more are on order. Red will be in stock February 4.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #44 on:** February 02, 2012, 02:45:29 PM

I think Travis is trying to arrange a group buy on these in case anyone is interested.

Def

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #45 on:** February 02, 2012, 02:55:03 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on February 02, 2012, 02:45:29 PM

I think Travis is trying to arrange a group buy on these in case anyone is interested.

Def

I had a look earlier at a few UK stores and wasn't surprised by the prices

I'll keep my eye out for updates

Mercury · **Reply #46 on:** February 02, 2012, 03:19:14 PM

I may have to get in on that.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #47 on:** February 02, 2012, 03:35:10 PM

We'll be sure to announce them high, loud and mighty when we have any details. Meanwhile, if there's ever anything you want, send Travis a message. He has access to anything that any other dealer has available, plus buying from him keeps Multitool.org operating.

Def

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #48 on:** February 02, 2012, 05:08:54 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on February 02, 2012, 02:45:29 PM

I think Travis is trying to arrange a group buy on these in case anyone is interested.

Def

If they come with MT.O logo, I want one of each. Seriously.

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #49 on:** February 02, 2012, 05:50:25 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on February 02, 2012, 05:08:54 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on February 02, 2012, 02:45:29 PM
I think Travis is trying to arrange a group buy on these in case anyone is interested.

Def

If they come with MT.O logo, I want one of each. Seriously.

+ 1

Gareth · **Reply #50 on:** February 02, 2012, 06:57:03 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on February 02, 2012, 02:55:03 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on February 02, 2012, 02:45:29 PM
I think Travis is trying to arrange a group buy on these in case anyone is interested.

Def

I had a look earlier at a few UK stores and wasn't surprised by the prices
I'll keep my eye out for updates

I think they're taking the mick.

I'm not normally one to moan about the cost differences between us and the US, but this is ridiculous. A tool that has a RRP of $20 in the States and it's the equivalent of $56 over here?

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #51 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:48:53 PM

Quote from: Gareth on February 02, 2012, 06:57:03 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on February 02, 2012, 02:55:03 PM
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on February 02, 2012, 02:45:29 PM
I think Travis is trying to arrange a group buy on these in case anyone is interested.

Def

I had a look earlier at a few UK stores and wasn't surprised by the prices
I'll keep my eye out for updates

I think they're taking the mick. I'm not normally one to moan about the cost differences between us and the US, but this is ridiculous. A tool that has a RRP of $20 in the States and it's the equivalent of $56 over here?

Agreed! Travis to the rescue

Gareth · **Reply #52 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:50:22 PM

What colour are you getting? I can't decide between the red and the green.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #53 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:56:39 PM

Quote from: Gareth on February 02, 2012, 07:50:22 PM

What colour are you getting? I can't decide between the red and the green.

I figured only buying one wouldn't be cost effective in postage

If you want - have a word with him and get him to tag yours in my order and I'll forward it up when it lands - might save a few quid

enki_ck · **Reply #54 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:57:40 PM

Group buy.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=35164.0;topicseen

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #55 on:** February 03, 2012, 10:32:39 AM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on February 02, 2012, 07:56:39 PM

Quote from: Gareth on February 02, 2012, 07:50:22 PM
What colour are you getting? I can't decide between the red and the green.

I figured only buying one wouldn't be cost effective in postage

If you want - have a word with him and get him to tag yours in my order and I'll forward it up when it lands - might save a few quid

... but I failed to answer your question

On screen, red looks better IMO, plus better outdoors (if dropped).
I reserve the right to change my mind when I receive them all though

makeshift · **Reply #56 on:** February 03, 2012, 09:53:47 PM

Knifecenter had the black on black Dime "in stock" the last couple of days. Today it is marked "discontinued". I wonder what's up with that?

Jeffrey

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #57 on:** February 03, 2012, 11:03:31 PM

That was probably mislabeled. My guess is it's either sold out or wasn't available in the first place. When it comes to new release tools I, and a lot of other members here have been burned by dealers who take pre-orders or list items as "in Stock" before they arrive. These dealers are trying to lock up your money rather than take a chance on you getting the item somewhere else or at a better price.

I only consider pre-orders with dealers I know and trust.

Def

makeshift · **Reply #58 on:** February 04, 2012, 12:02:27 AM

Thanks Def, I was thinking along the same lines.
Maybe I should just get in on the group buy

Jeffrey

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #59 on:** February 04, 2012, 12:29:04 AM

Well I can personally vouch for Travis- he's a good guy and he and his wife Cynthia ensure everyone is properly looked after. I'm not suggesting anything bad about Knifecenter but I really don't know them so I can't say with any confidence what they may or may not be doing. I do know they have been around forever, so I would guess they are probably on the level, but I wouldn't bet my money (or anyone else's) on it.

A few years ago there was a similar issue with Skeletools- everyone pre-ordered them wherever they could, and a lot of them from established dealers. Leatherman couldn't produce them fast enough to keep up with demand and they started shipping to some locations while others had to wait, meanwhile we had members who had pre-ordered them weeks (and in some cases months) earlier, while other guys were picking them up off the shelves at their local Home Depots. It caused a lot of frustration for a lot of people and I hate to see it happening again.

Def

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