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Another Awl Question
on: December 16, 2016, 12:30:12 AM
I was studying the can opener on my Leatherman Wave, and I was wondering if I could grind away the rounded part on the back of the tool to make a decent awl, and yet still retain the functionality of the can opener?  Or am I missing something obvious here?  thanks.

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Re: Another Awl Question
Reply #1 on: December 16, 2016, 12:48:11 AM
actually, I'd be willing to sacrifice the can opener function, as long as the bottle opener still worked.

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Re: Another Awl Question
Reply #2 on: December 16, 2016, 03:22:17 AM
Dunno about the removable one on the Wave, but I've sufficed using the PST II's eyeglass screwdriver as an awl multiple times when I'd forgotten to carry a knife/MT with an awl.
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Re: Another Awl Question
Reply #3 on: December 16, 2016, 03:40:45 AM
Quote from: tonyg on December 16, 2016, 12:30:12 AM
I was studying the can opener on my Leatherman Wave, and I was wondering if I could grind away the rounded part on the back of the tool to make a decent awl, and yet still retain the functionality of the can opener?  Or am I missing something obvious here?  thanks.
yeah. I was actually just planning to do this. But haven't yet. It'll be an off angle which will definitely be un orthodox, and short version of an awl...
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Re: Another Awl Question
Reply #4 on: December 16, 2016, 03:42:07 AM
Quote from: cody6268 on December 16, 2016, 03:22:17 AM
Dunno about the removable one on the Wave, but I've sufficed using the PST II's eyeglass screwdriver as an awl multiple times when I'd forgotten to carry a knife/MT with an awl.
I've done this too. Except the problem is, it's so tiny it sticks into everything and pulls out of the tool itself.
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Re: Another Awl Question
Reply #5 on: December 17, 2016, 11:34:15 PM
I think I'll scrap the whole idea and get a Victorinox Electrician as a secondary carry tool.  Great awl and a nice short utility blade as well.  Sometimes it's helpful to think out loud.

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