comfort

sixgun · **on:** June 17, 2008, 04:48:56 PM

Is the Leatherman Kick comfortable to use with those plastic inserts, just a yes or no answer would even help

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2008, 04:51:15 PM

My Kick is generally comfortable,and it would make a great,fairly inexpensive gift.

ducktapehero · **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2008, 05:27:35 PM

Rob · **Reply #3 on:** June 17, 2008, 05:59:25 PM

I like them.

Spoonrobot · **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2008, 06:27:16 PM

Yup. Always felt it was a good improvement.

Hoghead · **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2008, 06:30:26 PM

Roadie · **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2008, 06:31:14 PM

Much more comfortable than thin sheet metal!

DaveK · **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2008, 06:58:26 PM

I feel as though I should say no because compliance isn't my thing

, but unfortunately they are very comfortable! Compare to the PST (given that the Kick is basically the PST replacement) and you'll really appreciate the difference.

scrappy · **Reply #8 on:** June 17, 2008, 08:02:07 PM

very comfy

edap617 · **Reply #9 on:** June 17, 2008, 09:47:13 PM

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #10 on:** June 17, 2008, 10:27:09 PM

Yes, they're plenty good for an MT. If you squeeze really hard, it can get a little uncomfortable, but it's very nice overall IMO.

WhichDawg · **Reply #11 on:** June 17, 2008, 10:50:47 PM

yes! while I'm not happy about plastic parts on my tools, it does serve a purpose and does the job.

David Bowen · **Reply #12 on:** June 17, 2008, 10:58:04 PM

I vote another yes, and a pocket clip makes it oh so nice!

WhichDawg · **Reply #13 on:** June 17, 2008, 10:59:47 PM

hawkchucker · **Reply #14 on:** June 18, 2008, 12:26:10 AM

Yuppers. No problem what so ever, and very light!!

joebw · **Reply #15 on:** June 18, 2008, 01:22:09 AM

Hi,

The Blast, with the same Zytel "Grips" as the Kick & Fuse is my EDC for about 50% of my time (Skeletool for the balance). I like the tools on the Blast and I like the comfort from the PLASTIC.

Best - Joe

E. Danny · **Reply #16 on:** June 18, 2008, 02:05:33 AM

Quote from: DaveK on June 17, 2008, 06:58:26 PM

I feel as though I should say no because compliance isn't my thing , but unfortunately they are very comfortable! Compare to the PST (given that the Kick is basically the PST replacement) and you'll really appreciate the difference.

Actually, if you look at the similarities, the Kick is meant to be the replacement for the Sideclip.

Smitty44 · **Reply #17 on:** June 18, 2008, 02:15:26 AM

DaveK · **Reply #18 on:** June 18, 2008, 02:59:49 AM

Quote from: E. Danny on June 18, 2008, 02:05:33 AM

Quote from: DaveK on June 17, 2008, 06:58:26 PM
I feel as though I should say no because compliance isn't my thing , but unfortunately they are very comfortable! Compare to the PST (given that the Kick is basically the PST replacement) and you'll really appreciate the difference.

Actually, if you look at the similarities, the Kick is meant to be the replacement for the Sideclip.

Maybe you're right there. The Kick's meagre tool selection is closer to the Sideclip, (the Kick has one less flathead screwdriver I think), and of course there's the pocket clip, but in terms of timing, the Kick arrived as the PST "retired" didn't it?

I'm sure the Kick was aimed at the PST's market if not intended as a like for like replacement. The Sideclip didn't sell that many I thought (and I'm guessing really).

Probably the reality is that it was intended to replace both - who knows?

E. Danny · **Reply #19 on:** June 18, 2008, 04:46:39 AM

I would have imagined that a true replacement for the PST would be the Fuse, tool wise.

Poncho65 · **Reply #20 on:** June 18, 2008, 06:55:18 PM

I have a Blast and they have same handles IMHO they are rather comfortable

Spoonrobot · **Reply #21 on:** June 18, 2008, 07:08:50 PM

Quote from: E. Danny on June 18, 2008, 04:46:39 AM

I would have imagined that a true replacement for the PST would be the Fuse, tool wise.

I would whole-heartedly agree if LTG had seen fit to put a file on the darn thing like it deserves.

ringzero · **Reply #22 on:** June 18, 2008, 10:45:04 PM

Quote from: Spoonrobot on June 18, 2008, 07:08:50 PM

Quote from: E. Danny on June 18, 2008, 04:46:39 AM
I would have imagined that a true replacement for the PST would be the Fuse, tool wise.

I would whole-heartedly agree if LTG had seen fit to put a file on the darn thing like it deserves.

It irritates me no end that LM won't produce a light (approx 5 oz.) weight model with a tool selection even as good as the old PST.

To get a modern LM at that weight (with full size pliers) I would have to sacrifice having a file. That doesn't seem like progress to me.

.

Benner · **Reply #23 on:** June 18, 2008, 11:41:40 PM

Quote from: Spoonrobot on June 18, 2008, 07:08:50 PM

Quote from: E. Danny on June 18, 2008, 04:46:39 AM
I would have imagined that a true replacement for the PST would be the Fuse, tool wise.

I would whole-heartedly agree if LTG had seen fit to put a file on the darn thing like it deserves.

That bugs me too.

Teofilo · **Reply #24 on:** June 19, 2008, 01:17:05 AM

Yes. Try to use the the Minitool or PST, you'll feel the difference.

DaveK · **Reply #25 on:** June 19, 2008, 01:42:00 AM

Quote from: E. Danny on June 18, 2008, 02:05:33 AM

Quote from: DaveK on June 17, 2008, 06:58:26 PM
I feel as though I should say no because compliance isn't my thing , but unfortunately they are very comfortable! Compare to the PST (given that the Kick is basically the PST replacement) and you'll really appreciate the difference.

Actually, if you look at the similarities, the Kick is meant to be the replacement for the Sideclip.

Yes I've just been comparing them - and I'm inclined to agree.

They've even flattened one side of the plier heads on the Kick in honour of the Sideclip, which I hadn't noticed before.

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