Do you have any of the Juice series MTs for a comparison pic?Seriously considering purchasing the PowerPint but concerned that it might not knock the Juice out of my pocket.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that if the Juice isn't too big for your pocket, then keep the Juice. If you want something lighter, more compact, and has a pocket clip. Then the Pint MIGHT be for you. The Juice does feel better constructed though. The Pint has a big "cool factor" though.
Quote from: gerleatherberman on May 07, 2018, 07:19:26 PMI'm going to go out on a limb and say that if the Juice isn't too big for your pocket, then keep the Juice. If you want something lighter, more compact, and has a pocket clip. Then the Pint MIGHT be for you. The Juice does feel better constructed though. The Pint has a big "cool factor" though. Much Obliged!
Totally nit-picking but I can't seem to find an actual closed length measurement anywhere, nor can I find a width measurement.Do your have a scale to measure weight to see if the quoted 4.2 oz. is accurate?Also, is there anything on the tool to indicate that it is a first production run?Sorry to have some many questions... info on this tool is scarce!
Ah... I see now on the packaging that it states a closed length of 3.2 inches which would make it only 0.05 inches shorter than a Juice. However, in pics it looks relatively more shorter than the Xe6. Interesting.
Great overview and nice pics. I second the Juice comparison request!
Thanks for sharing! I think I like it. Not sure. Hopefully the price will go down instead of up, and I won't regret having waited.Looking forward to the reviews on this.
Quote from: DeezNittles on May 07, 2018, 07:41:52 PMTotally nit-picking but I can't seem to find an actual closed length measurement anywhere, nor can I find a width measurement.Do your have a scale to measure weight to see if the quoted 4.2 oz. is accurate?Also, is there anything on the tool to indicate that it is a first production run?Sorry to have some many questions... info on this tool is scarce!Quote from: DeezNittles on May 07, 2018, 07:46:35 PMAh... I see now on the packaging that it states a closed length of 3.2 inches which would make it only 0.05 inches shorter than a Juice. However, in pics it looks relatively more shorter than the Xe6. Interesting.No problem. I don't mind answering questions at all. It is pretty expensive for what it is. If I weren't an MT collector, I would have been hesitant as well buying it. The weight and measurement is correct. I don't quite know how to explain this, but the PowerPint feels "small", but in a good way. It has the same 'technical' dimensions of an XE6, but in no way feels as big. The XE6 is huge for a Juice though. I don't normally collect smaller MTs, so I don't have a normal size Juice ti compare it to. The weight must be the biggest factor. It ia really light in hand (feel) and the pocket clip makes is disappear almost in my front right pocket. I do want to note that left front pocket carry may see the tool folding open, since the clip is on the tool end of the handle (unlike the plier end on the access).I took some more pictures that may shed some light on what I mean by feeling smaller. The compound leverage system takes up a lot of "tool length room" in the PowerPint, so the toola are smaller than the Juices by quite a bit. But, with the compound leverage, you can theoretically get a stronger grip with the pliers on the Pint. The plier end of the Pint is not bulky like thw Juice, so that means you can get a better grip on flush objects and do more detailed oriented plier tasks.
As I have an XE6 too, this was a perfect comparison, thanks! My PowerPint was shipped today, so I'm pretty excited, although it's still a week at best, maybe much more if they pull it for customs procedure. Anyway, looks really good and pretty much what I imagined.
Excellent write up and pics GLBM
was about to order one last night when knifecenter had free shipping, but wanted to wait to see impressions.Now kicking myself as Knife Center doesn’t have free shipping anymore! Not going to pay an additional $8. Looks like I’m playing the waiting game.
What is the file like GLBM
I have one on the way from KC as well but probably another 2 to 3 weeks wait before its reaches me on the other side of the globe. I am liking the size so far. Thanks for the pics and the overview GLBM!
Quote from: Sam Lim on May 08, 2018, 08:58:23 AMI have one on the way from KC as well but probably another 2 to 3 weeks wait before its reaches me on the other side of the globe. I am liking the size so far. Thanks for the pics and the overview GLBM! You're quite welcome, Sam Lim! It also seems like a tool with mod potential. I removed a pivot pin to stretch the clip out a bit for my thicker jean pocket and the screw and threads looked good. They are fine threads, but screw in deep. The torx head pin didn't act like it was going to strip out when breaking the loctite(some kind of thread glue I am not familiar with).I hope the one you receive is as good as the on I received.
Thanks for the excellent writeup and overview, and the pic comparison is very useful. man is this tool small! And with the clip it sure feels like a feather in your pocket. I like the finer pliers and C. Leverage, which allow for precise but super powerful gripping action and pulling, something hard to achieve with smaller MTs.The awl is a new style that I'm not used to but the older awls in the PL, PP and other old SOGs are my favorite style of awls in all MTs, not including Alox SAKs. This one doesn't seem as good.The mini screwdriver is much welcome in the 21st century, given the amount of mini screws everywhere. The bit driver should provide excellent reach capabilities if you carry an extender with your bits, multiplying the versatility of this tool. Also much better to apply force and pressure to a driver that is centered between the tool's handles very good so far, if not for the high price this ought to be a best seller and game changer for SOG! Hopefully a better QC and tools like this will make it a champion and serious contender in the multitool world
Quote from: gerleatherberman on May 08, 2018, 03:13:39 PMQuote from: Sam Lim on May 08, 2018, 08:58:23 AMI have one on the way from KC as well but probably another 2 to 3 weeks wait before its reaches me on the other side of the globe. I am liking the size so far. Thanks for the pics and the overview GLBM! You're quite welcome, Sam Lim! It also seems like a tool with mod potential. I removed a pivot pin to stretch the clip out a bit for my thicker jean pocket and the screw and threads looked good. They are fine threads, but screw in deep. The torx head pin didn't act like it was going to strip out when breaking the loctite(some kind of thread glue I am not familiar with).I hope the one you receive is as good as the on I received. Another good bit of info that is good to hear as I'm thinking about removing the clip, it looks a bit strangely angled and also in general I'm not really a pocket clip person, I'd rather carry it in the pocket especially now that I have caddies. This way the removal will be no problem.