And why does the awl flex past the 90* angle another 10-15 degrees? What's the reason for that? Also super dangerous
Quote from: kaput on July 10, 2018, 09:29:31 PMAnd why does the awl flex past the 90* angle another 10-15 degrees? What's the reason for that? Also super dangerous Good point, I don't think I noticed it about the awl, but have always wondered why the multipurpose hook does that.
Awl tools are potentially dangerous
I've never had any safety issues with the back-tool Vic awl. But, then again, I don't scrape and pry with mine. I just use it as an awl.
Quote from: gerleatherberman on July 11, 2018, 01:00:32 AMI've never had any safety issues with the back-tool Vic awl. But, then again, I don't scrape and pry with mine. I just use it as an awl. Safety first To me an awl, specifically on a multitool like a Leatherman can be very very multipurpose and useful. I've done many many things with it I could write a giant list. The only thing I havent done with the awl is use it to sew or thread, that's what you use it for I take it? Even that seems like it have risk forcing it through tough leather when there isn't a full or half stop you could put pressure in that direction by?
Quote from: kaput on July 11, 2018, 06:31:22 AMQuote from: gerleatherberman on July 11, 2018, 01:00:32 AMI've never had any safety issues with the back-tool Vic awl. But, then again, I don't scrape and pry with mine. I just use it as an awl. Safety first To me an awl, specifically on a multitool like a Leatherman can be very very multipurpose and useful. I've done many many things with it I could write a giant list. The only thing I havent done with the awl is use it to sew or thread, that's what you use it for I take it? Even that seems like it have risk forcing it through tough leather when there isn't a full or half stop you could put pressure in that direction by?Could you list some interesting examples of how you used the awl? The humble awl is simultaneously one of my favorite and least used tools, so I awlways looking for inspiration! 😎
Kaput, sounds like you need a Pioneer with the inline awl. Much easier and safer to use than the one one the back.
Quote from: hiraethus on July 11, 2018, 08:53:03 AMKaput, sounds like you need a Pioneer with the inline awl. Much easier and safer to use than the one one the back.+1
Quote from: magentus on July 11, 2018, 09:04:36 AMQuote from: hiraethus on July 11, 2018, 08:53:03 AMKaput, sounds like you need a Pioneer with the inline awl. Much easier and safer to use than the one one the back.+1+2 I’m a convert to the inline awl.
and... +3. One of the reasons why I built Cobalt Constructor on the basis of an Alox model was because it has an inline awl (apart from the gorgeous looks, of course ).
Okay, I'm done now.
Quote from: cbl51 on July 11, 2018, 08:53:46 PMOkay, I'm done now. For now, you say?If I poke you, will you keep ranting?
AND BRING BACK THE HOLLOW RIVET !!!!!
Quote from: cbl51 on July 11, 2018, 08:53:46 PMAND BRING BACK THE HOLLOW RIVET !!!!!If one day we can get them to make a custom Alox knife, we may be able to get a hollow bottom rivet