MOre pics and info of the 2017 products are available on SOG website!!!http://www.sogknives.com/type/new-for-2017/show/all.html
Yes quite long but slim, again bit set brings some size and weight (assume seperate but packs up as pounch was listed). Nice to see more later
Question for the Powerplay and Reactor owners....I've heard about the bits slipping in the plier head system if there isn't a sustained force keeping the handles closed. Does this mean that you can use this to your advantage like a ratcheting system so you don't have to actually spin the tool? I hope that makes sense....
True winner for me looks like it'll be the Poweracces. Not innovative, but come on:only 1 oz. more than PPP, and you gain Pocket clip (had to mod my PPP to get that)(Image removed from quote.)Locking toolsPrecision screwdriver (I like that one for the glasses and electronics) and maybe a decent Phillips (depends on if they change design, which seems to be the case)add to that the C.Leverage and weight and you've got a true champ among similar tools in the market. Just wanna know the price
Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 07, 2017, 07:01:21 AMQuestion for the Powerplay and Reactor owners....I've heard about the bits slipping in the plier head system if there isn't a sustained force keeping the handles closed. Does this mean that you can use this to your advantage like a ratcheting system so you don't have to actually spin the tool? I hope that makes sense....I have heard that ratcheting like that would work.I have used PowerPlay enough to say that the force you have to use isnt tremendous, its ok. I havent used Reactors driver, I think the whole tool would explode if I tried.
And, why the smurf are the locks on the blade and scissors which shouldn't be subject to axial loads, and the drivers which WILL be subject to axial loads are the lock releases.
Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 06, 2017, 09:07:25 PMAnd, why the smurf are the locks on the blade and scissors which shouldn't be subject to axial loads, and the drivers which WILL be subject to axial loads are the lock releases. I think we may be misinterpreting what "lock release" means. I think the Sync locks are a lot like the original SuperTool's, everything can lock. SOG marking the drivers as lock releases simply mean they are the "safe" option to pull out when another tool is open.Of course, that means you have to pull out the scissors when one of the drivers is deployed, but thats besides the point. Maybe SOG should have marked the "sharp" implements instead.
I am loving the PowerAccess. I agree that it will be a winner for them (and anyone who purchases). It is a PPP with outside access tools and a pocket clip. Win!The PowerGrab looks a lot like the PowerLock, too, so I am thinking this will be a win, as well.I guess this situates the PowerPlay in the category previously held by the original PowerPlier (albeit with locks).
This picture is quite useful IMO.(Image removed from quote.)You get a better look at the locking mechanism (which looks to be a Leatherman style rocker lock, but with the "spring" stamped out of the sides, rather than the back like on the Rebar). The Pocket clip is a bit wide, but was mounted on the correct side like 50ft said. You can also clearly see that when closed the pliers "butt" acts similarly to the PowerLock's gear covers. This is a pretty great idea, I think. Also, a closer look at the protractor, which is actually pretty nifty. You can also see that SOG chose to fill in the "holes" that the magnets go into in the Reactor and PowerPlay's bit drivers(Image removed from quote.)The more i look at this tool, the more convinced I am that this could be a real winner for SOG, especially since Leatherman doesn't really have an answer to it.
This picture is quite useful IMO.(Image removed from quote.)You get a better look at the locking mechanism (which looks to be a Leatherman style rocker lock, but with the "spring" stamped out of the sides, rather than the back like on the Rebar). The Pocket clip is a bit wide, but was mounted on the correct side like 50ft said. You can also clearly see that when closed the pliers "butt" acts similarly to the PowerLock's gear covers. This is a pretty great idea, I think.
I'm surprised Nate (DTT) hasn't popped in here with some comments yet. He's a big SOG fan, so I thought he'd have some input on all this. I wonder where he's hiding? Nate? Thoughts?
Last I heard, Nate was interviewing new Shop Toad Interns.Seriously, that actually looks pretty darned sweet, and I am really looking forward to it.Def
What interest me are those Kiku folders. VG-10 steel may indicate Seki-made
It's Nate! Thanks for stopping by mate. Sorry about Shop Toad. I think I may have missed that news.I don't want to burst your bubble, but I think that new Phillips is only available on the PowerAssist. It looks like the PG retains the disappointing old style one.