I used this in the same way and even harder than I would have used a branded multitool
of the same size.
Pliers.
I first cut some 1.5mm steel wire.
This was done easily, both in the hard wire notch and in the regular part of the cutters.
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The only visible change was some removal of the coating on the cutters, at the point where I was cutting.
Then I tried to cut stranded wire, 2mm, used for clothes lines etc.
This was not cut properly with the first cut.
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I had to turn it and try again 3 times to cut it.
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This is a common issues with cutters of that style, which I also face with the LM ST300. However the ST300 has speSmurfpillsed stranded wire cutters too, which work much better.
No major damage, though I think that there was some scratching on the edge.
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Then I tried to see whether it could cut the metal, nail part, of rivets.
I used 3 rivets, sized 1.7mm, 2.2mm and 2.57mm.
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The 1.7mm and 2.2mm ones were cut reasonably easily.
In both cases one part of the river went flying and I could not be bothered to look for it.
1.7mm
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2.2mm
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The 2.57mm one proved impossible to cut. I applied force using both hands but the leverage just wanted there (I am not the weakest bloke). I tried the hard wire notch and the regular cutter part.
Here is what it looked like afterwards.
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I need to get Tim Leatherman to give me the device he uses to cut nails with his tools, during special demonstrations
![Grin :D](https://forum.multitool.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif)
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And the pliers
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The pliers still felt as tight as before.
The Saw.
The tool that actually impressed me was the saw. I expected it to be rubbish but I was able to cut the wood I was using really easily (soft pine). It seems to be on par with the established multitool saws, at least on cutting, if not on longevity.
A few seconds work
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The awl/reamer
I wanted to start a hole for screwing and used the awl. It worked.
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Screwing
I chose a hefty screw and went ahead.
I used the Philips screwdriver.
It fits the screw well.
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I managed to screw the screw two thirds in, when I started to feel the screwdriver flexing a bit and slipping. I pushed a bit more and there was some damage to the head of the screwdriver.
The small “flaps”, for lack of a better word, as can be seen have bend a bit.
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I then used a proper screwdriver and was able to screw it in a bit more, with effort. I think that the multitool screwdriver was pushed more than necessary, but I had to find its limit. A proper screwdriver, like that of an ST300 would not have suffered any damage, had I applied the same force, but I would not have regularly used a screwdriver of the type found on the Cima with that much force.
I do not like abusing tools and felt guilty for the damage.
I also used the screwdriver on the can opener for a turn, after the main one failed and it did not appear damaged, though I could feel it flexing a bit.
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I tried to use the screwdrivers at a 90 degree angle, as they have a halfstop, but that was not very successful. The springs do not have enough strength to support them in that position and they kept closing. A good idea, but only for emergency situations.
I also shaved some wood with the blade, and it was unaffected.
Summarising, I have to say that it appears to be a good tool, for its price point.
It would have been better if it had:
one less flat screwdriver and a more robust Philips,
stronger backsprings,
a better sheath,
better aligned pliers and
a way to replace the cutters.
Also,
with a tool like that you only have the sellers guarantee, which will vary from seller to seller.
There are ofcourse a several no brand/Ganzo products at that price point but not many with the hard cutters and interesting looking blade.
Would I buy it? Possibly not, as I have several branded tools that get little use anyway.
However it is cheap, solid enough, especially with regard to the pliers, blade and saw and seems well finished/made.
It should serve any non-multitool fanatic well.
It should also serve well as a “beater” tool, for when you do not want to risk damaging a more expensive tool.
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