The thing about the Guppie is that it is an affordable way to have a specialized tool with you when riding. The Spyder/ByrdWrench is the only other mainstream adjustable wrench multi available, and you can get at least two Guppies for the same price. If you need an adjustable wrench multitool then the Guppie is a great option. If you are looking for general purpose, then yeah, a plier tool might be a better option.Still, when you think about it, the Crunch is still around, and how many people need locking pliers? Not many maybe, but enough to keep it afloat.Def