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au Offline ReamerPunch

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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3871 on: November 22, 2017, 12:10:23 AM
My latest addition and EDC update is a firebiner. It will be replacing the Chinese counterfeit of the Leatherman carabiner tool which has been serving as my keyring for the last 3 years.

I've also got a few other toys coming. Namely a new shoulder holster for my Taurus and MilSurp Otis Universal cleaning kit with MP600 (which I got such a good deal on it cost the same either the kit or the MP separately)
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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3872 on: November 23, 2017, 08:58:26 AM
Just purchased my first Gerber which also happens to be my first BO tool! It's an MP600 DET. So excited even to look at it, even still. Saw it at an incredible price on letgo (the second-hand sales app), I even had a discount from the seller! At some point before I met the guy I became suspicious and searched for fake products on the market and came across this post: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,18527.0.html

That post made me even more paranoid! I kept comparing the product photos to the photos on that post, got semi-convinced that it was the real thing. Then I decided to risk it and after long rides on crowded busses, subways in rush hour I met the guy. The tool was obviously neglected which it did not deserve at all! I almost told the guy "Dude, you have no idea what this tool is, you disrespected it, you don't deserve it".

Anyway I gave it a paint thinner wipe (not on the plastic parts, of course) and a bath in WD-40. Now, the stuck and gunky pliers open like switchblade  :drool: And how sexy is that one-handed opening move??? :multi: I'm looking for a way to disassemble the individual tools to clean and massage them the way they ddeserve  :angel: :angel: It needs a weird key, I'm looking for a way to make one or maybe I'll just go and buy one (if I can find it on the market, that is).

When I got it in my hand the difference between Gerber and LM was instantly clear (I've had Vic knives and LM tools before). I find it interesting how reliable and robust it felt in my hand, even though it's a little rattly tool. Being a precision-porn-a-holic, I never thought that that rattle would not bother me at all.

BTW I'm thinking about using 1200 grit sanding paper to remove the small stains but that would get rid of the BO coating. Is there a way to replace the coating if it does come off?


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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3873 on: November 23, 2017, 03:10:36 PM
Just purchased my first Gerber which also happens to be my first BO tool! It's an MP600 DET. So excited even to look at it, even still. Saw it at an incredible price on letgo (the second-hand sales app), I even had a discount from the seller! At some point before I met the guy I became suspicious and searched for fake products on the market and came across this post: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,18527.0.html

That post made me even more paranoid! I kept comparing the product photos to the photos on that post, got semi-convinced that it was the real thing. Then I decided to risk it and after long rides on crowded busses, subways in rush hour I met the guy. The tool was obviously neglected which it did not deserve at all! I almost told the guy "Dude, you have no idea what this tool is, you disrespected it, you don't deserve it".

Anyway I gave it a paint thinner wipe (not on the plastic parts, of course) and a bath in WD-40. Now, the stuck and gunky pliers open like switchblade  :drool: And how sexy is that one-handed opening move??? :multi: I'm looking for a way to disassemble the individual tools to clean and massage them the way they ddeserve  :angel: :angel: It needs a weird key, I'm looking for a way to make one or maybe I'll just go and buy one (if I can find it on the market, that is).

When I got it in my hand the difference between Gerber and LM was instantly clear (I've had Vic knives and LM tools before). I find it interesting how reliable and robust it felt in my hand, even though it's a little rattly tool. Being a precision-porn-a-holic, I never thought that that rattle would not bother me at all.

BTW I'm thinking about using 1200 grit sanding paper to remove the small stains but that would get rid of the BO coating. Is there a way to replace the coating if it does come off?

a most excellent find!  :salute:
Trust me, I've you have handles or used anty MP from Gerber and then you get the fake DET you immediately notice the difference. Mine is almost unusable today, and I broke some of its parts (or bent them)



I don't think that anyone used to Gerber tools getting ripped off after handling and using this one for a day



PS: I think the BO coating can only be applied or re-applied by factory methods and is currently out of most people's abilities
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MTs: Surge (2x), Skeletool CX, Rebar, Blast, Fuse, Micra, Squirt (3x), Wave, Crunch, Mini, Spirit (2x), Pro Scout, MP700 (2x), Diesel, Powerlock, PowerPlier (2x), PocketPowerPlier, Blacktip , ST6 (2x), 5WR, A100

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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3874 on: November 24, 2017, 02:11:23 PM
I just snagged this off Ebay and I dun even know what this is! But I am excited for it to arrive. Looks like a SOG Q3 concept! And it just about $10 shipping included!


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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3875 on: November 24, 2017, 04:28:58 PM
Just these... Opinel No7 and Schrade Old Timer


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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3876 on: November 27, 2017, 07:17:35 PM
Early Christmas present: been looking for a Crunch for a while and got this new one cheap (it's a whole story in its own right https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,74791.0.html )


And another: I always missed out on good deals from E-bay from US sellers for the old E4, and when you factor in postage and import tax I decided to just buy an ES4 in the UK.


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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3877 on: November 27, 2017, 08:12:04 PM
Nice score and a heck of a deal  :cheers:


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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3878 on: November 28, 2017, 12:51:32 AM
Bugger, I missed it  :facepalm:


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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3879 on: November 28, 2017, 02:58:42 AM
A Seiko 5 Sports field watch... And the NATO strap...


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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3880 on: December 03, 2017, 05:09:49 AM
Small Olight, two peanut lighters, Leatherman B2 and 4, Kershaw Cinder... think that's it for now...
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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3881 on: December 03, 2017, 05:54:57 AM
Got this on the way
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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3882 on: December 04, 2017, 09:04:05 AM
Nice  :like:


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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3883 on: December 04, 2017, 09:06:09 AM
Found it  :facepalm:

LM Squirt PS4......in black  :like:

......and a little Nitecore USB rechargeable light  :facepalm:

Budget?  :twak: Saving?  :twak:


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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3884 on: December 04, 2017, 06:51:32 PM
I hope you'll like the Squirt as much as I do.  While I don't carry my PS4 as much as my P4, I've not had any issues with my PS4.  Its a terrific little tool IMO that should fill in any gaps in your edc. 
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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3885 on: December 05, 2017, 07:37:45 AM
A Victorinox Belt-Hanger...


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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3886 on: December 05, 2017, 07:55:58 AM
I hope you'll like the Squirt as much as I do.  While I don't carry my PS4 as much as my P4, I've not had any issues with my PS4.  Its a terrific little tool IMO that should fill in any gaps in your edc.
Concur. (my PS4 only got ousted from my EDC when I acquired a Minitool. Grossly unfair  >:D)
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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3887 on: December 05, 2017, 09:46:42 PM
Was at the greocery store and stumbled across these, I don’t even remember the last time I had me a box, so of course I had to grab one, well three, heck a three pack for only $1, so I gave one to each kid and I get mine, :D
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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3888 on: December 11, 2017, 01:04:21 PM
Rescued this poor Wenger for $4 at a flea market yesterday. 



It's absolutely abused, but it was so sad to see it rot and rust away on that table that I had to take it and do what I could to restore its past glory   :P





some cleaning, grinding, and sharpening and it looks much better today, and ready for carry   :tu:



and opening the Coconut Milk for the coco-coffee that I so much like   :salute:

My toys:

MTs: Surge (2x), Skeletool CX, Rebar, Blast, Fuse, Micra, Squirt (3x), Wave, Crunch, Mini, Spirit (2x), Pro Scout, MP700 (2x), Diesel, Powerlock, PowerPlier (2x), PocketPowerPlier, Blacktip , ST6 (2x), 5WR, A100

SAKs: Bantam, Executive, Ambassador, Minichamp, Classic Alox, Champion, Farmer, Explorer, Swisschamp, Golf Tool, Wenger Champ, EVO 52, Pocket Tool Chest


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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3889 on: December 12, 2017, 04:16:02 AM
My first purple MT, a Gerber Dime


I need Vic to follow Pantone's lead of making a purple their color of the year and release a purple Alox next year!
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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3890 on: December 12, 2017, 10:27:40 AM
Rescued this poor Wenger for $4 at a flea market yesterday. 

Bloody hell, what a find!
One day I hope to be just as lucky. :tu:
All I know is that I don't know anything - but I can't prove it!


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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3891 on: December 12, 2017, 11:41:03 AM
Rescued this poor Wenger for $4 at a flea market yesterday. 

Bloody hell, what a find!
One day I hope to be just as lucky. :tu:

first Wenger I step upon in a flea market ever.
It looked at my with teary eyes    :cry:
My toys:

MTs: Surge (2x), Skeletool CX, Rebar, Blast, Fuse, Micra, Squirt (3x), Wave, Crunch, Mini, Spirit (2x), Pro Scout, MP700 (2x), Diesel, Powerlock, PowerPlier (2x), PocketPowerPlier, Blacktip , ST6 (2x), 5WR, A100

SAKs: Bantam, Executive, Ambassador, Minichamp, Classic Alox, Champion, Farmer, Explorer, Swisschamp, Golf Tool, Wenger Champ, EVO 52, Pocket Tool Chest


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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3892 on: December 16, 2017, 03:15:39 PM
:mail:



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Reply #3893 on: December 16, 2017, 10:35:06 PM
 :like: :cheers: :tu:


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Reply #3894 on: December 16, 2017, 10:36:12 PM
This single spring beauty  :D

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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3895 on: December 16, 2017, 10:44:33 PM
A Seiko 5 Sports field watch... And the NATO strap...(Image removed from quote.)


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I really like the look of this one  :drool:.

I own a Seiko 5 Sport myself, but the smaller version, and in stainless, and with the standard strap (so not so cool as yours ...  :().


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Reply #3896 on: December 16, 2017, 11:32:48 PM
Found these down at the store, OMG, I can sit here and eat the whole bag, I sooo love Australian licorice, don’t get me wrong twizzlers are ok, but these have sooo much more flavor!
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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3897 on: December 18, 2017, 02:53:20 PM
A Seiko 5 Sports field watch... And the NATO strap...(Image removed from quote.)


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I really like the look of this one  :drool:.

I own a Seiko 5 Sport myself, but the smaller version, and in stainless, and with the standard strap (so not so cool as yours ...  :().
It’s still a nice watch TG24... was thinking about getting it before I decided to go for this one... :like:


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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3898 on: December 18, 2017, 03:12:48 PM
at the (yet another) flea market yesterday I found this mini tool that looks extremely similar to the LM Juice. I've never been a fan of the Juice series (have had 4, have 0 now) and was surprised that this clone had the same problems with sharp drivers and hard to open flatheads/Phillips that bite and hurt your fingers when pulling them out   >:(



it's incredibly hard to open these. Annoying. The rest of the tool is very similar to a Juice, a bit smaller, lesser sharp SE blade and PE blade, Phillips is no LM type, but rather the usual Chinese cheap PH with rounded corners and small size, far from the original Juice's PH design.
Can opener and bottle opener are just meh, nothing great but not all that bad. :P



The pliers are very precise but flimsy, misaligned at the slightest lateral force applied, and won't stand anything more than light duties. Missing a saw and scissors, or corkscrew, but has a nice file that does file in both faces and has decent grit. As for the hardness of it, or the blade's steel, I'm still sceptical and only time and use will tell.  :think:



The tool with my EDC gear today,



for 6 bucks I had to try it out before someone snagged it in case it was a hidden gem. It's no Juice, and has the same problems (and the good parts are not nearly as good as the real deal), but it's not the typical cr*p you find at that price range   :salute:
Has no branding or lettering, plasticky scales looked like they had something glued on them that was ripped off, and there's only a "02" etched on the pivot of the pliers head (other side from the pic's angle, not pictured)   ???

My toys:

MTs: Surge (2x), Skeletool CX, Rebar, Blast, Fuse, Micra, Squirt (3x), Wave, Crunch, Mini, Spirit (2x), Pro Scout, MP700 (2x), Diesel, Powerlock, PowerPlier (2x), PocketPowerPlier, Blacktip , ST6 (2x), 5WR, A100

SAKs: Bantam, Executive, Ambassador, Minichamp, Classic Alox, Champion, Farmer, Explorer, Swisschamp, Golf Tool, Wenger Champ, EVO 52, Pocket Tool Chest


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Re: What did you just get?
Reply #3899 on: December 20, 2017, 05:50:29 PM

Nix's gift arrived!   :woohoo:


 
This ZT truly is machined perfection, all the things you hear about them are now obviously true!
It feels wonderful in the hand, like tailor made... and in the pocket, this clip is so well done  ::)



opens as if it were on glass, smoothness only achievable by all that engineering going on and moving with the precision of a Swiss watch. It locks with a satisfying clack, engaging the RIL without any gap and with a feel of authority.  :o
This one won't fail on you, unlike most budget frame/linerlocks you may find out there.



textured scales, made so grippy and still so pretty, not tearing your skin but reassuring your grip.
The rounded flipper tab makes for a comfortable guard apart from being a simply clever -and very fun- opening method. It gets addicting, you'll know it when you have a flipper so well built on your hand.  :cheers:
The blade shape is an ideal jack of all trades, and while it won't be a Opinel in slicing capabilities and finesse cutting,  :D  the cleverly designed grind and  high technology Elmax steel will lend themselves to do most tasks and cover your cutting needs, be them tactical, practical or fantastical



and yes, yes "don't use your knife as a prybar...", but I assure you this blade, grind and stock... :ahhh
ZTs are often touted as heavy duty folders, and by the feel and materials on this one, in addition to the way it's built... :2tu:

and all that was given to me without asking me anything in return. Nix, you pulled off an unexpected and incredible one with this   :drink:
You rule!!!!  :clap:

Have a very nice day you all!  :salute:
My toys:

MTs: Surge (2x), Skeletool CX, Rebar, Blast, Fuse, Micra, Squirt (3x), Wave, Crunch, Mini, Spirit (2x), Pro Scout, MP700 (2x), Diesel, Powerlock, PowerPlier (2x), PocketPowerPlier, Blacktip , ST6 (2x), 5WR, A100

SAKs: Bantam, Executive, Ambassador, Minichamp, Classic Alox, Champion, Farmer, Explorer, Swisschamp, Golf Tool, Wenger Champ, EVO 52, Pocket Tool Chest


 

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