Piranha 2

[ironraven]

If it can be used to pry, the following things will happen to it-

-It will get jammed into something and then either kicked or stood on.
-It will get jammed, then hammered on
-Some will go get a cheater bar.

I've done 2 of these to my Pirahna, all of them to my Pocketwrench.

[JAfromMn]

This might be the best of the piranha family if it works.

it will be a new step in one piece tool evolution. A tool should hold its bits or use Chapman style bits the have a ball bearing that can keep them from falling out.

a bit falling out when using a tool is very annoying.

[styx]

if you look at it as a novelty item that will get occasional use then it should survive long enough for it to not be a problem

[Kampfer]

With tax and shipping, it is $44.
Same as what I paid for ST300+Micra.

 

[Mr. Whippy]

Bob, is that for real?

It mirrors almost exactly how early Gen Piranha broke.  Don't these guys do research or math or something?

[styx]

old Piranha was a sturdy little bugger from what i saw, but this really makes me pause. especially at the price

[JAfromMn]

With tax and shipping, it is $44.
Same as what I paid for ST300+Micra.

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that's way to much for a assistant tool.

I can buy a crescent wrench, ratchet , quite a few bits and a mini pry bar for that much money.

[Kampfer]

Being more versatile, it can drive LM's large selection of 2 dimensional bits in addition to normal hex bits.

Seen like the new added slot will hold the bits in place during usage, which is a improvement.

Now I think about, can't the normal Piranha use 2D bits with 1/4" hex holder? I think so, that makes Piranha 2 totally un necessary. 

[JAfromMn]

Being more versatile, it can drive LM's large selection of 2 dimensional bits in addition to normal hex bits.

Seen like the new added slot will hold the bits in place during usage, which is a improvement.

Now I think about, can't the normal Piranha use 2D bits with 1/4" hex holder? I think so, that makes Piranha 2 totally un necessary.

yes it can Lam but they fall out easy.

still I,agree unnecessary

if it works go with it is what I say.

[J-sews]

Bob, is that for real?

It mirrors almost exactly how early Gen Piranha broke.  Don't these guys do research or math or something?

That's just my amateur photoshop work Nate, I don't actually have one of these tools.

[av8r1]

Does it bug anyone else that the Piranha has both a 1/2 inch and a 13mm driver?  Since 13mm is a few microns larger than 1/2 inch, they should have gone for 12 and 14 on the Metric side. 

[Outback in Idaho]

  Waiting for a smaller wrench to appear on the multitools, similar to some select Wenger tools had, but of more usable sizes of 1/2, 5/16, 3/8 inch.

  Leatherman already had a 1/2 & 3/8 inch wrench. If that could by implemented into a multitool, via a smaller piranha-like driver, it would be a lot better than a redundant flathead driver.

  Those that work on top-side battery terminals will appreciate an easier to access 1/2 & 3/8 inch wrench.


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  If Wenger had used their heads and at least started at 3/8 on their Universal Wrenches they might had gotten more popular. If I had he tools and ability, would reprofile the wrench bottom to accommodate 3/8" opening, and working it back. Not sure how much metal would have to be taken down, and probably would require computer aided tooling.

[av8r1]

The other thing is how the Piranha has what? 3 1/4" drivers? The smallest in the English jaw, the "eye" or bit driver, and the bottle opener.  I really think they could have clevered on this tool a little more.

[JAfromMn]

The other thing is how the Piranha has what? 3 1/4" drivers? The smallest in the English jaw, the "eye" or bit driver, and the bottle opener.  I really think they could have clevered on this tool a little more.

I agree

a little more thought should have went into it.


Im still am going to get one but I am not in a big rush.
 

[Chako]

I do have one on its way, and because of this thread, I am dying to get a closer look at it.

[JAfromMn]

I do have one on its way, and because of this thread, I am dying to get a closer look at it.

Awesome

you will have to keep us posted on what you think of it Chako.

[Oht3382]

What size wrench does the piranha have?

[JAfromMn]

What size wrench does the piranha have?

•Open Wrench (SAE): 9/16, 1/2, 7/16, 3/8, 5/16, 1/4"
•Closed Wrench (Metric): 6, 8, 10, 13, 15mm

[Kampfer]

Product spec:
http://www.leatherman.com/831680.html#start=9

[Chako]

I just got my copy today. Here is a write up on it and the other two family members.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,51428.0.html

[av8r1]

What size wrench does the piranha have?

•Open Wrench (SAE): 9/16, 1/2, 7/16, 3/8, 5/16, 1/4"
•Closed Wrench (Metric): 6, 8, 10, 13, 15mm

Those are practically the same size. I kinda wish they thought hat through a little better and gave us 12 and 14 mm instead, but I think I said that already.

[bmot]

What size wrench does the piranha have?

•Open Wrench (SAE): 9/16, 1/2, 7/16, 3/8, 5/16, 1/4"
•Closed Wrench (Metric): 6, 8, 10, 13, 15mm

Those are practically the same size. I kinda wish they thought hat through a little better and gave us 12 and 14 mm instead, but I think I said that already.

13mm is used a -lot- more though, so it's not entirely weird.

[Lynn LeFey]

I know this doesn't add anything useful to this thread, but every time I see this thread title pop up, I just think of the low-budget horror movie series 'Piranha', 'Piranha 2', and the hilariously titled 'Piranha 3DD'.

And now, back to your regularly scheduled tool discussion...

[JAfromMn]

I forgot all about the piranha moves .

 

[Random Dan]

What size wrench does the piranha have?

•Open Wrench (SAE): 9/16, 1/2, 7/16, 3/8, 5/16, 1/4"
•Closed Wrench (Metric): 6, 8, 10, 13, 15mm

Those are practically the same size. I kinda wish they thought hat through a little better and gave us 12 and 14 mm instead, but I think I said that already.

8mm and 5/16" are interchangeable as well.

[ironraven]

Or they could have licensed the Pocket Wrench's system. And fit pretty much everything.

[JAfromMn]

I have yet to see a piranha 2 in person. All the stores I get too still only have the 1.

I like what I've seen on the net.

I got to see it in person. The grinding is totally different I'm not sure if I like it.

hmm