Multitasker Series 3 debut

[scrappy]

Thanks for the pics Eric. That blade looks awesome. What is it made of?
I have used my series 2 and the teeth are so aggressive the can grab anything that fits in them. Love em. I want an edc model but even this model is useful. Pliers, knife, driver... Each is executed in a very useful manner. I would like to see the plier open wider, but other than that I think each of those features are calling to me

[Metropolicity]

It's d2 and the cutters are a tool steel too (no idea what)

[Mercury]

I may be the only one, but these are lukewarm for me.  I understand the appeal for a Firearm-centric tool, but making an EDC version could do nothing but boost sales for Multitasker, IMHO.   

I think these are clunky and poorly designed as far as pliers based Multitools go.  The execution is top notch, you can tell a craftsman put his mark on these, but there are a few things I wouldn't be able to get past.

 The plier jaws interlocking and having 100% surface contact with eachother is an oversight as far as I'm concerned.  Unless the only thing you plan on gripping is soft pin stock that you don't want to reuse, I wouldn't put those jaws on anything. 

The Serrations on the pictured serrated blade earlier in the thread are an absolute turnoff for me.  IF I am to use a CE blade, then I prefer a wider tooth.  Those mini teeth are only good for the first few sharpenings and then the are nothing but in the way nubs.  I've had a few knives ground like that and they were either given or thrown away very quickly. 

I know quite a few here really like this series, but even as a shooter myself (when I can afford it) I wouldn't care to own one of these, and that speaks volumes because I actually LOOK for opportunities to use my Multitools and SAK's.  I couldn't EDC a Multitasker tool, meaning it would be relegated to my shooting bag, a bag that already has all the tools I need to maintain my weapons... 

Perhaps I'm overstating here, and I apologize if I offended anyone especially Multitasker(props on what looks to be a well made tool at least) but the only use for these that is apparent to me is for a soldier's combat loadout. 

[Styerman]

Personally , I think wide availability of a billet cut D2 plier , with an EDC tool loadout , will make other plierbased tools obsolete . The Series 3 and the Emerson EDC 1 are also the first to put a usable "Tac" folder blade on a Multi .

I'm personally rather stoked about the G10 scales , should be grippy as all get out .

I think/hope these tools will be gamechangers .

I can well understand why a tool maker would want to cater to the AR crowd , their are 3.5-5 million in the U.S. alone . Nevermind what the Police and Military have . Civilian AR owners are often discerning and well heeled folks . Tricked out AR's can easily run 3-5 K a copy . Sounds like a good niche to me !

Chris

[thebullfrog]

Oh it's certainly a great niche to get into for sure. It's a genius move. Problem is he did such a great job that I've spent years jealous I can't have one! 

[scrappy]

I heard from Multitasker via email that the blade on this series is D2. How cool is that?
I can understand the comments about serrations. I can be picky with serrations also but generally I like them. And either way, this model comes in plain edge or serrated. Take your pick. that is a nice feature. I am glad Shane made that option.

[mulou]

it does look good
i wish they all had a sog-like plier tho (but with such a nice plier head..) just because its more useful as a "real tool". Not the leverage per se, but that you can apply force both ways on the pliers so they don't get stuck... the additional leverage just comes as bonus ;-)

[Ombudsman]

Some pics from Multitasker FB page, Series 2 and Series 3 side by side

It's been confirmed that Series3 & series2 pliers have the same thickness 

Both fully machined using wire-EDM & CNC out of solid D2 barstock.

A natural predator !

[bmstrong]

Any one carry the Series 3 on a regular basis? The quality of the one I handled is insane but I can't use the weapon specific tools at all. I'm thinking of stripping those tools out and having scratch built EDC tools dropped in, along with a 6/4 Titanium pocket clip. What I need is to see how the tool comes apart. Can anyone point to some pictures?

[scrappy]

I have been using the series 3 a little but not steady. Nice tool, but I just can't justify it when I don't use most of the implements. I have useded the emerson edc a lot. It is been a month of edc now and I still like it as much as I did when I first handle dead. The guys at work think the wave is cool stuff 

[bmstrong]

I have been using the series 3 a little but not steady. Nice tool, but I just can't justify it when I don't use most of the implements. I have useded the emerson edc a lot. It is been a month of edc now and I still like it as much as I did when I first handle dead. The guys at work think the wave is cool stuff 

Cool. Have you pulled the Series 3 apart? I'm curious how easy/hard it is. From there it's just a matter of making new tools or finding something the can be shoehorned into it...

[scrappy]

They are simple by appearance but I pulled a series 2 apart and found it a bit more work to put back together because of all the washers. You can do it though. It looks to me like both handles on the series 3 are built with liner locks but only the handle with the knife uses the liner lock.
Metro, you taken one apart yet?

[bmstrong]

I thought, over on the USN forums, we had made a little headway in convincing the owner of Multitasker to do a small run based on the Series 3 for normal EDC situations instead of a weapon specific version.

Couple months later? Nary a comment or movement.

Frustrating beyond words.

[scrappy]

LOL, that doesn't surprise me. Shane is very busy. He owns a couple businesses (Or more) and I think they're probably small shops, as in he has to do everything. I thin many of us here thought a couple years ago we would have an edc by now. But he has had other stuff come up like the emerson colab, hopefully soon something will come of it. I like all of the multitaskers, but the edc1 has been most used because it is not weapon specific. Great little knife. I have mentioned it before but may be worth repeating. It is the only tool I know of with the wave feature and it is a lot of fun to use. Always impresses the coworkers.

[JAfromMn]

If they would make a civilian model I'd have to buy one.

it looks like a very well made tool