Does SOG have IP on their geared compound pliers? Seems compound pliers in general have been around long before SOG. It would be cool to see Leatherman make a compound pliers tool. A Surge with a compound pliers would be a beast!
Quote from: alexTOOL on February 18, 2018, 08:11:53 PMGreat review! I like the compound leverage of Reactor but the assisted opening is a con very big to me.Could it be possible to disassist the SOG Reactor?? Thanks Mr Lamontagne Helloooooooo!
Great review! I like the compound leverage of Reactor but the assisted opening is a con very big to me.Could it be possible to disassist the SOG Reactor?? Thanks Mr Lamontagne
Quote from: alexTOOL on February 19, 2018, 03:47:43 PMQuote from: alexTOOL on February 18, 2018, 08:11:53 PMGreat review! I like the compound leverage of Reactor but the assisted opening is a con very big to me.Could it be possible to disassist the SOG Reactor?? Thanks Mr Lamontagne Helloooooooo!Removing the spring (or at least attempting to) is my next project. Def
(Image removed from quote.)With the open end of the Skeletool there is nothing to retain bits in it, and they go missing quite easily, which seriously negates the advantage of having multiples.
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on February 20, 2018, 04:47:30 PM(Image removed from quote.)With the open end of the Skeletool there is nothing to retain bits in it, and they go missing quite easily, which seriously negates the advantage of having multiples.Also, many of us find the screwdriver less awkward to use if the pliers are folded into the 'front' half of the Skele - creates more of a straight line to rotate around (Kampfer has a good pic somewhere).
Skeletool is Cyberdyne Systems Model 101 Series 800's standard issue breaching tool.No way the reactor is that cool, matter of fact the Reactor isn't even reacting anymore only after two short years.(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
Quote from: Kampfer on February 21, 2018, 05:28:21 AMSkeletool is Cyberdyne Systems Model 101 Series 800's standard issue breaching tool.No way the reactor is that cool, matter of fact the Reactor isn't even reacting anymore only after two short years.(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.) .
Skeletool is Cyberdyne Systems Model 101 Series 800's standard issue breaching tool.No way the reactor is that cool, matter of fact the Reactor isn't even reacting anymore only after two short years of production. It might sounds great and beats Skeletool on paper, but five minutes in hand I call it quit. The tool just feel cheap in hands, very weak liner lock, uncounterable amount of hotspots in knife, pliers and driver mode. (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
Thanks Def for "testing" the bottle opener.It seems more important on this side of the pond (no screw caps here) But does the SOG one work ok?
I still worry about the flat bit holder it's on a small size pivot screwSo I can't see it lasting long on heavy duty screws ( stubborn screws)Something is going to give at some point
Quote from: Wspeed on February 21, 2018, 04:52:49 PMI still worry about the flat bit holder it's on a small size pivot screwSo I can't see it lasting long on heavy duty screws ( stubborn screws)Something is going to give at some point I have been using my Skeletool for many years now. I have worn out two going on three #2 Philips bits getting after some stubborn and stuck screws with it over the years and my pliers joints are still very tight. It may look delicate but the hinge joint at the pliers have proven to be very robust in my experience. YMMV
Quote from: MTMatt on February 21, 2018, 10:36:12 PMThanks Def for "testing" the bottle opener.It seems more important on this side of the pond (no screw caps here) But does the SOG one work ok?If you are opening a few beverages at a time it is more than adequate. If you are a professional bartender in a fancy disco and open hundreds of bottles every hour then I suggest getting a better bottle opener than either the Skeletool or the Reactor. The Skeletool pulls the cap off the bottle first time, every time. The Reactor may get first pull every time with some practice, but I'd say at least half the time you will need to do two lifts per cap. The Reactor is functional enough, but not even close to ideal, but I suppose that could be said about just about any function on just about any multitool.Def