Quote from: parnass on December 30, 2014, 05:50:27 AMThis Blue Point multitool looks like it might have been made by Bear & Son Cutlery and the ebay seller claims it was made in USA. It has a corkscrew which I've not seen before on other Bear & Son tools.I think I have seen this particular tool (with corkscrew) for sale with various brands on it (including "Schrade Tough"). While seeming reasonably robust in hand it doesn't seem to be quite the quality of genuine Bear Jaws MTs. I'm sure if it was really made in the USA that fact would be featured prominently somewhere on the tool.
This Blue Point multitool looks like it might have been made by Bear & Son Cutlery and the ebay seller claims it was made in USA. It has a corkscrew which I've not seen before on other Bear & Son tools.
Here is a "Schrade Tough" version currently offered on eBay:http://www.ebay.com/itm/131394998951And also a "Cornwell Tools" version:http://www.ebay.com/itm/331435398801
This thread is great.really good read. Thanks for the time out into this
Quote from: Demel on March 26, 2016, 11:46:44 PMThis thread is great.really good read. Thanks for the time out into thisThanks for bringing this thread back from the grave
Quote from: sLaughterMed on March 27, 2016, 03:38:24 AMQuote from: Demel on March 26, 2016, 11:46:44 PMThis thread is great.really good read. Thanks for the time out into thisThanks for bringing this thread back from the graveI spent a good part of the day trying to find more info on the bear jaws series. This and one other thread on this site is really all I could find. No videos, articles, reviews. Nothing
I agree. There isn't much info out there sometimes..which is why I try to make posts like this.When I joined, there was very little in terms of multi-tool imagery. Now whenever I do some research on some tool or other, I am often confronted with my own photographs in online searches. Actually, it is amazing at where my photos turn up, quite often stolen and used by other web sites and companies.
... When folded the back end so to speak doesn´t line up flat. The front does almost but the back differ around 4 mm. Making it a little v- shaped. Is this normal for the old version or is it just mine.
I remember reading an article a while back that mentioned that Crescent got sued by Leatherman over their PST-clone Toolzall because it was too similar. I've got a Bear Gardener (bought used for $20) on the way as a birthday gift for my grandmother (who isn't a big fan of multitools at all), and since her birthday is still a little over a week away, I plan to try it out a little before giving it to her. The one thing that bugs me is the weeder (or grafting tool as the seller put it). It's too darn small for the serious weeding that requires tedious hoeing in the garden, and I'd be all week (or month!) trying to weed it with that tiny tool. It would have made more sense had they put a Phillips in its place. As for regularly carrying one myself, all I want is the Electrician (since no other maker has actually made a good large multitool with a stripper head), or Mini Bear Jaws. Curious, what parts did Bear and Son make for Leatherman?
No chance he has another, right?
.... all I want is the Electrician (since no other maker has actually made a good large multitool with a stripper head), or Mini Bear Jaws.
Quote from: cody6268 on April 05, 2016, 06:47:28 PM.... all I want is the Electrician (since no other maker has actually made a good large multitool with a stripper head), or Mini Bear Jaws. What don't you like about the Paladin PT-540 ? (besides it's high price and rarity). It is certainly LARGE and has a stripper head.http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=18777.0http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=3146.0
Quote from: gregozedobe on April 06, 2016, 03:22:05 AMQuote from: cody6268 on April 05, 2016, 06:47:28 PM.... all I want is the Electrician (since no other maker has actually made a good large multitool with a stripper head), or Mini Bear Jaws. What don't you like about the Paladin PT-540 ? (besides it's high price and rarity). It is certainly LARGE and has a stripper head.http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=18777.0http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=3146.0Had forgotten about that one. Maybe I'll find one of those cheaply at the flea market.
Awesome read, excellent photos. Thanks so much.It looks like Bear & Son could have their own section in the forum. I'm going to try and get at least one for my collection. They look sweet.