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Is it supposed too bee that way?
on: July 07, 2008, 07:26:33 PM
Is there supposed to be a gap when the pliers are closed???

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Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Reply #1 on: July 07, 2008, 07:39:06 PM
Don't worry, mine is the same.
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Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Reply #2 on: July 07, 2008, 08:20:17 PM
Well, all my SwissTools have the gap as well..
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Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Reply #3 on: July 07, 2008, 09:35:47 PM
I think it's there on purpose; it gives the tip more pressure to grip onto small things.
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Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Reply #4 on: July 07, 2008, 10:21:16 PM
Ok, then it's normal. Good to know
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Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Reply #5 on: July 07, 2008, 10:38:09 PM
I believe this was discussed awhile ago , can't remember the exact thread though. Anyhow, it was concluded that this is a purposeful engineering design. If I recall correctly, if they were not like this then the tips of the pliers would be more splayed outward when gripping something and not give as much contact area ..... or something along those lines. But also as Corrugated stated, to help with gripping smaller items as well.

That's my recollection anyhow, take it for what it's worth. :)

Oh yeah, mine are all like this too.

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Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Reply #6 on: July 07, 2008, 10:40:26 PM
Yep all mine are too :)
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Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Reply #7 on: July 08, 2008, 12:14:26 AM
Actually those pliers are a hazard and completely unsafe. All of you who have SwissTools like that should send then to me immediately for safe keeping. :police: :D
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Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Reply #8 on: July 08, 2008, 12:15:37 AM
Quote from: J-sews on July 08, 2008, 12:14:26 AM
Actually those pliers are a hazard and completely unsafe. All of you who have SwissTools like that should send then to me immediately for safe keeping. :police: :D

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Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Reply #9 on: July 08, 2008, 01:13:16 AM
Quote from: Benner on July 08, 2008, 12:15:37 AM
Quote from: J-sews on July 08, 2008, 12:14:26 AM
Actually those pliers are a hazard and completely unsafe. All of you who have SwissTools like that should send then to me immediately for safe keeping. :police: :D

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Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Reply #10 on: July 08, 2008, 01:24:07 AM
If Bob starts getting to many to take care of he can send me any new ones that are sent ::) or ppl could send them to me as well :D I promise to take real good care of them :angel: :D
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Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Reply #11 on: July 08, 2008, 01:38:03 AM
Quote from: Medic82 on July 07, 2008, 07:26:33 PM
Is there supposed to be a gap when the pliers are closed???

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I don't yet have a swisstool but both my leatherman charge and SURGE have the same gap, so guess its normal for any multitool.
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Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Reply #12 on: July 08, 2008, 05:19:07 AM
The P4 is like that too, rather noticeably in fact. I think it must do with being able to gain the most surface area for best grip.
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Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Reply #13 on: July 08, 2008, 05:29:49 AM
My Kick is the same. Is this design only in multitools, or are regular pliers the same?

None of my regular pliers do that, but they are all fairly cheap and old.
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