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PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
on: April 01, 2014, 04:54:40 PM
More finds on DX:


The PWII Clone by EDCGear: http://www.dx.com/p/edcgear-multifunction-stainless-steel-wrench-silver-302605#.UzrSyq2wKsQ





The Piranha Clone by EDCgear: http://www.dx.com/p/edcgear-piranha-multifunction-stainless-steel-edc-tool-silver-302622#.UzrSzK2wKsQ


This one looks to have a proper 1/4" hole.





I ordered one of each and some other goodies, so expect a bit of a word when they arrive.
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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #1 on: April 01, 2014, 08:08:49 PM
Gojkan, you've got some explaining to do.  :wait:

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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #2 on: April 01, 2014, 08:10:33 PM
look forward to your review
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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #3 on: April 01, 2014, 09:45:56 PM
I'm very curious how that piranha clone turns out. Keep us posted. :salute:
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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #4 on: April 02, 2014, 07:34:56 PM
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I hereby announce my interest in further news!
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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #5 on: April 03, 2014, 11:44:11 AM
Quote from: RT1969 on April 02, 2014, 07:34:56 PM
:nothingtoadd:

I hereby announce my interest in further news!

+1! I especially like the price of the Piranha clone; can't wait to see if it's actually usable.

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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #6 on: April 03, 2014, 01:46:51 PM
Quote from: Lynn LeFey on April 01, 2014, 09:45:56 PM
I'm very curious how that piranha clone turns out. Keep us posted. :salute:

+1 on this
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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #7 on: April 03, 2014, 07:34:15 PM
Quote from: Jimmy the Turnip Wang on April 01, 2014, 08:08:49 PM
Gojkan, you've got some explaining to do.  :wait:

Yes, either Gojkan is making them (not very likely :P ) or he could sue them for name infringement. :P
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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #8 on: April 03, 2014, 09:28:17 PM
Quote from: enki_ck on April 03, 2014, 07:34:15 PM
Quote from: Jimmy the Turnip Wang on April 01, 2014, 08:08:49 PM
Gojkan, you've got some explaining to do.  :wait:

Yes, either Gojkan is making them (not very likely :P ) or he could sue them for name infringement. :P

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I don't think he's making them but he better buy a few

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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #9 on: April 03, 2014, 11:03:03 PM
You are bad people.  :twak: You made me browse DX again. On the plus side: I forgot my user ID and password so i coudl not order (yet...)
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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #10 on: April 04, 2014, 12:35:06 AM
Every time I go to DX: "Ooohhhh... cheap flashlights..."  :drool:

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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #11 on: April 04, 2014, 12:39:04 AM
Quote from: lowtech on April 03, 2014, 11:03:03 PM
You are bad people.  :twak: You made me browse DX again. On the plus side: I forgot my user ID and password so i coudl not order (yet...)
I guess I shouldn't tell you about auto-login then?... :whistle: This topic actually cost me about $7 today; just haaaad to look on DX... :facepalm:

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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #12 on: April 06, 2014, 10:06:38 AM
I received this thing about a week ago. Not that bad, really.




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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #13 on: July 23, 2014, 05:50:35 PM

Quote from: shecky on April 06, 2014, 10:06:38 AM
I received this thing about a week ago. Not that bad, really.

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I bought one of those also.  It's ok,but not as good as the other one I bought off eBay. The finish is rougher on the edc gear and its thinner in some spots. 
I gave $10 for this one I believe.

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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #14 on: July 23, 2014, 11:14:58 PM
The clip looks in the way of the opener?  :think:

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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #15 on: August 11, 2014, 12:31:52 AM
Quote from: zoidberg on July 23, 2014, 11:14:58 PM
The clip looks in the way of the opener?  :think:

Looks that way, but it isn't really in the way of anything in actual use.

After a few months use, I give it a thumbs up.

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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #16 on: August 11, 2014, 12:36:06 AM
Quote from: shecky on August 11, 2014, 12:31:52 AM
Quote from: zoidberg on July 23, 2014, 11:14:58 PM
The clip looks in the way of the opener?  :think:

Looks that way, but it isn't really in the way of anything in actual use.

After a few months use, I give it a thumbs up.

Thats good to hear, thanks.

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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #17 on: August 15, 2014, 05:21:22 PM
Cant want to read your rewive, been looking at them to  :think:
I'ts nice to have... And no I dont have to much junk

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Reply #18 on: August 15, 2014, 05:36:59 PM
I ordered one, along with several of these mini drivers, which previously I have only been able to find at one other vendor.

http://www.dx.com/p/dv218-key-shaped-phillips-screwdriver-slotted-screwdriver-set-black-2pcs-303962#.U-4o_GP4JXc
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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #19 on: August 16, 2014, 02:17:33 PM
Quote from: shecky on April 06, 2014, 10:06:38 AM
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This is a clone of the Munroe Mega Dangler. I have the EDCgear one. It's a bit chunky, but otherwise works well. The clip is tight enough to hang off a single sheet of paper yet slips on clothes easily. Perfect about of spring. I sharpened one edge slightly to open boxes. EDCgear seems to be in the business of cloning this kind of stuff.

I love being able to discuss these products openly here. You even have a forum for them! Some forums make you feel bad for using clones.

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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #20 on: August 16, 2014, 03:34:57 PM
Quote from: AaronX on August 16, 2014, 02:17:33 PM


I love being able to discuss these products openly here. You even have a forum for them! Some forums make you feel bad for using clones.

I think the general opinion here, is that, as long as it can be considered a multi tool, it doesn't really matter if it's a clone or chinese knock-off; personally, I'm thinking about getting the PWII-clone from DX, to find out whether or not I want the real thing. So all in all, copies/clones are good for the industry - the large manufacturers need to keep their tools in a reasonable price-range and those that copy the tools, might actually act as a "gateway drug", to the real tools.
Or does that only make sense in my head?...  :whistle:

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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #21 on: November 12, 2014, 10:47:56 PM
@Metropolicity how did the Piranha Clone hold up?

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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #22 on: November 13, 2014, 12:39:19 PM
Just received one of the PWII copies, from Amazon: clicky.  Quite nicely made, works well and less than £3.50.  Was expecting a plain one as shown on the product page, but it's actually got the EDC Gear logo like the ones on the DX website.
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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #23 on: November 13, 2014, 01:22:04 PM
I've had the PW2 clone for two months now. Works fine, does what is expected. 1/4 inch driver hole is correctly sized.

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Re: PocketWrench and Piranha Clones
Reply #24 on: April 17, 2016, 05:57:22 AM
Quote from: Metropolicity on April 01, 2014, 04:54:40 PM
More finds on DX:


The PWII Clone by EDCGear: http://www.dx.com/p/edcgear-multifunction-stainless-steel-wrench-silver-302605#.UzrSyq2wKsQ


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The Piranha Clone by EDCgear: http://www.dx.com/p/edcgear-piranha-multifunction-stainless-steel-edc-tool-silver-302622#.UzrSzK2wKsQ


This one looks to have a proper 1/4" hole.


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I ordered one of each and some other goodies, so expect a bit of a word when they arrive.
Anything you done to them yet?
I like both tools and I'm curious.

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