Latshaw PocketWrench

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #30 on:** December 30, 2008, 04:13:13 PM

Where can I get one??

Tried Amazon & Ebay,,,,,,no joy!!!

Leatherman123 · **Reply #31 on:** December 30, 2008, 04:19:50 PM

What about Sears? I am going to go to Sears tonight and check!!

PyroJames · **Reply #32 on:** December 30, 2008, 05:06:34 PM

Quote from: NKB on December 29, 2008, 06:45:33 PM

They're a cool tool and as I found out, impossible to get in the UK

Its a good job Alexei's (ufox9al) such a top bloke. He grabbed me one from Lee Valley and popped it in the post

Yup, my brother gets his from Lee Valley as well.

getahl · **Reply #33 on:** December 30, 2008, 05:34:34 PM

http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/PW-1000/PocketWrench-II

McFeely's has something similar.

scrappy · **Reply #34 on:** January 06, 2009, 09:19:29 PM

shipping is outrageous. I just paid 18 bucks!

ciccio90 · **Reply #35 on:** June 12, 2013, 02:59:53 PM

my new 2 pocketwrenchtool!

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #36 on:** June 12, 2013, 04:20:43 PM

Quote from: ciccio90 on June 12, 2013, 02:59:53 PM

my new 2 pocketwrenchtool!

Nice!

As I mentioned in another thread, my wife was "hiding" this blackout version of the Chrome Vanadium PWII in a long forgotten toolbox in the garage.

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Now it rests in a climate controlled drawer next to my EDC stainless steel PWII

3rdpig · **Reply #37 on:** June 12, 2013, 06:52:01 PM

I've got a few questions about these if someone would be kind enough to answer, that would be great.

I've seen the ones marked "Latshaw" on ebay, looks like they're made in Taiwan. Can someone who has both comment on the differences in quality, usability, etc?

I've been considering getting a Pirhana, how do they compare with the Pocketwrench II?

What other bits (Leatherman, Gerber, Victorinox) fit in the Pocketwrench?

JAfromMn · **Reply #38 on:** June 12, 2013, 07:45:18 PM

I really need to replace my pocketwrench 2.

I used my old one a bunch.

its a great cheap tool.

ciccio90 · **Reply #39 on:** June 12, 2013, 07:51:31 PM

other pictures!

ciccio90 · **Reply #40 on:** June 12, 2013, 07:52:31 PM

some others!

ciccio90 · **Reply #41 on:** June 12, 2013, 07:53:56 PM

and again! the comparison beteween the pocket wrenchtool II and the pocket widgy pry bar!

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #42 on:** June 12, 2013, 08:01:56 PM

Quote from: 3rdpig on June 12, 2013, 06:52:01 PM

I've got a few questions about these if someone would be kind enough to answer, that would be great.

I've seen the ones marked "Latshaw" on ebay, looks like they're made in Taiwan. Can someone who has both comment on the differences in quality, usability, etc?

I've been considering getting a Pirhana, how do they compare with the Pocketwrench II?

What other bits (Leatherman, Gerber, Victorinox) fit in the Pocketwrench?

The Piranha is more versatile tool. I use the "jaws for pulling massive staples (like electricians use). The wrenches are of a different design so that they fit the flats of SAE (open wrench) and metric (closed wrench). The Piranha also has a bottle opener.

The PWII uses sharp "teeth" to bite into the nut, giving the wrench purchase. The PWII is great for rusted or damaged nuts, but if you have a chrome plated finish nut, the PWII will damage it.

Both do their jobs well, but Piranha does more jobs (and is also more expensive).

nuphoria · **Reply #43 on:** June 12, 2013, 09:53:56 PM

Love the black one... glad it got unhidden

Styerman · **Reply #44 on:** June 16, 2013, 05:03:48 PM

Her's my setup , Spirit X , Leatherman bit driver ( mounts on the Spirit's phillips ) , and plain old 1/4" hex bits . I usually wear the pouch horizontal , with the bit wallet dropped into an adjascent pocket .

Chris

hiljentaa · **Reply #45 on:** June 16, 2013, 05:18:39 PM

Quote from: Styerman on June 16, 2013, 05:03:48 PM

Her's my setup , Spirit X , Leatherman bit driver ( mounts on the Spirit's phillips ) , and plain old 1/4" hex bits . I usually wear the pouch horizontal , with the bit wallet dropped into an adjascent pocket .

Chris

Nice setup. What sheath is that? Self-made?

Styerman · **Reply #46 on:** June 16, 2013, 05:36:32 PM

Both the sheath and bit wallet are home made . The sheath can be either vert. or horiz. The pouch part is ruff out , stands up to inevitable jobsite scratches better .

Chris

hiljentaa · **Reply #47 on:** June 16, 2013, 05:59:15 PM

Nicely done, sir!

David · **Reply #48 on:** June 16, 2013, 06:53:24 PM

Quote from: 3rdpig on June 12, 2013, 06:52:01 PM

I've got a few questions about these if someone would be kind enough to answer, that would be great.

I've seen the ones marked "Latshaw" on ebay, looks like they're made in Taiwan. Can someone who has both comment on the differences in quality, usability, etc?

I've been considering getting a Pirhana, how do they compare with the Pocketwrench II?

What other bits (Leatherman, Gerber, Victorinox) fit in the Pocketwrench?

The Latshaw PW II were made in the USA and Taiwan. The USA made ones were made with chrome Vanadium and stainless and marked as to the steel used. The Taiwan model is not marked with the steel used and is not as good of quality workmanship as the others. Although it is highy polished and therefore very shiny.

thebullfrog · **Reply #49 on:** June 16, 2013, 07:21:46 PM

I just got mine a couple days ago, I really should take some pics of it living happily with the rest of me EDC.

enki_ck · **Reply #50 on:** June 16, 2013, 07:48:08 PM

Quote from: David on June 16, 2013, 06:53:24 PM

Quote from: 3rdpig on June 12, 2013, 06:52:01 PM
I've got a few questions about these if someone would be kind enough to answer, that would be great.

I've seen the ones marked "Latshaw" on ebay, looks like they're made in Taiwan. Can someone who has both comment on the differences in quality, usability, etc?

I've been considering getting a Pirhana, how do they compare with the Pocketwrench II?

What other bits (Leatherman, Gerber, Victorinox) fit in the Pocketwrench?

The Latshaw PW II were made in the USA and Taiwan. The USA made ones were made with chrome Vanadium and stainless and marked as to the steel used. The Taiwan model is not marked with the steel used and is not as good of quality workmanship as the others. Although it is highy polished and therefore very shiny.

I agree.

Very shiny but when I got my Taiwan made model I first thought it was a knockoff. Had to check here first.

Here it is next to the US stainless version. (yea, I know, I need to clean it up a bit.

)

thebullfrog · **Reply #51 on:** June 16, 2013, 08:08:46 PM

Does the Taiwan version even work nearly as well? The teeth on it look a lot smaller and straight up round compared to the shark's tooth daggers the USA version has.

enki_ck · **Reply #52 on:** June 17, 2013, 10:53:49 PM

Quote from: thebullfrog on June 16, 2013, 08:08:46 PM

Does the Taiwan version even work nearly as well? The teeth on it look a lot smaller and straight up round compared to the shark's tooth daggers the USA version has.

Yes, the US one has more aggressive directional teeth. The ones on the TW version are more rounded due to the coating. They both work good on larger nuts (16mm is the largest I believe) but the TW version does tend to slip more on the smaller ones.

colt 1911 · **Reply #53 on:** June 21, 2013, 10:04:46 PM

Quote from: WhichDawg on March 03, 2008, 10:45:28 PM

yeah I was thinking it would be a nice add-on to a MT or blade. Either piggy back/dedicated sheath connected
to a larger sheath or if it can fit inside and share a sheath. problem is it's metal and could rub/scratch the other tool.
I'll have to investigate now!

nate j · **Reply #54 on:** June 22, 2013, 05:14:48 AM

I have one of the US-made stainless ones. It rides in my wallet, and has earned its keep on more than one occasion. Perhaps most significantly, I once used it to pry open my trunk (which wasn't locked but was frozen shut) so that I could get to my jumper cables.

enki_ck · **Reply #55 on:** June 22, 2013, 11:38:37 AM

Welcome to the forum.

And an excellent use of the PW2.

nate j · **Reply #56 on:** June 22, 2013, 10:15:41 PM

Thank you, sir. I recognize a number of the members here from other forums I have frequented, so I feel right at home.

RVER · **Reply #57 on:** July 21, 2013, 05:43:49 AM

Pocket Wrench II made in the USA, stainless. $7.50 on Amazon. Love the tool.

twbranch · **Reply #58 on:** July 24, 2013, 09:29:51 PM

Post a link! I only saw 15 bux on amazon!

Goatlord666 · **Reply #59 on:** July 24, 2013, 09:37:02 PM

THANK YOU FOR THESE PICTURES!!!! at least now i know which to buy...well, i'm sure i'll buy both, buth i'll by the ones made in the states first. helps me open those old car windows from the inside when the the handles break (happens a lot here with old taxi cabs abound)

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