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Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club

us Offline gerleatherberman

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Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
on: October 21, 2018, 08:14:09 AM
This is another thread for collectors of multi tools. Specifically, this is a club thread for locking-pliers multi tools. :)

Lets see some photos of your locking-pliers multi-tools! Crunch, Grappler, A100, Schrades, and Vise-Grips! As well as the clones and off-brands that try to encroach into the big-brand's markets. :tu:

So, to start, these are my locking-pliers multi-tools so far. Leatherman Crunch(1999 First Year - NIB w/ factory oil), Gerber Grappler(NIB w/ factory oil), Kershaw A100(NIB w/ factory oil), and cheap-o Vise-Grip 6LN(I have an eye out for some of the originals, but they are going to high right now).







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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #1 on: October 21, 2018, 11:35:56 AM
Yeah, the days of cheap(ish) Schrade 5WR, 6LC and ST6 locking pliers seem to be long gone.

If you don't mind knock-offs the Sheffield Crocodile "sort-of-copies" of the A100 are sometimes sold cheaply.

The Craftsman re-label of the A100 seems to go for similarly high prices to the original.
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #2 on: October 21, 2018, 11:57:16 AM
Indeed. Fortunately, there are tons of other MTs I'd spend $50-$150 on before the schrade originals. They're cool, but they aren't calling out to me. I would like to find the Sheffield at some point. There isn't one listed on ebay right bow, but maybe another day.
Thank you, gregozedobe. :cheers:
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #3 on: October 21, 2018, 12:37:42 PM
Cool collection GLBM  :like: :tu:
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #4 on: October 21, 2018, 12:47:16 PM
I'm in!  :tu:

No piccies just yet, but I have a Schrade LC6 and most of a Gerber Grappler (I robbed a piece off it for a mod). I used to have a ST6N too, but sold that on.

These tools reside in my tool bags, rather than being pocket carried. I've no need to carry locking pliers, but it doesn't hurt for my toolbag locking pliers to have extra functions  :D


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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #5 on: October 21, 2018, 04:11:27 PM
Here is my no knife PocketCrunch
fitted with Wave scissors and a kick pocket clip  :tu:
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #6 on: October 21, 2018, 06:36:30 PM
the Crunch, compact tool that packs a punch
the Schrade Needlenose, I have two of those
the Schrade Short, there's no mission to abort
and the Kershaw Tool, it's quite old but so cool!

 :angel:

Here below are my ST6, 5WR, A100, and Crunch
these 4 Vise Grip tools, they make a good bunch!
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #7 on: October 21, 2018, 07:11:14 PM
 :like: :tu:
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #8 on: October 21, 2018, 11:41:04 PM
Cool collection GLBM  :like: :tu:
Thank you, W! :cheers:

I'm in!  :tu:

No piccies just yet, but I have a Schrade LC6 and most of a Gerber Grappler (I robbed a piece off it for a mod). I used to have a ST6N too, but sold that on.

These tools reside in my tool bags, rather than being pocket carried. I've no need to carry locking pliers, but it doesn't hurt for my toolbag locking pliers to have extra functions  :D
Welcome to the locking pliers MT club, AI!
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the Crunch, compact tool that packs a punch
the Schrade Needlenose, I have two of those
the Schrade Short, there's no mission to abort
and the Kershaw Tool, it's quite old but so cool!

 :angel:
Awesome MTs, as usual, TP!  :cheers:

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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #9 on: October 21, 2018, 11:56:54 PM
Great thread !   

Love my Crunch !






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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #10 on: October 22, 2018, 01:44:06 AM
Very nice Crunch, Steve! :like:
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #11 on: October 23, 2018, 02:08:27 AM
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #12 on: October 23, 2018, 02:27:04 AM












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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #13 on: October 23, 2018, 08:54:09 AM
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #14 on: October 23, 2018, 10:09:16 AM

Nice ones Chako    :tu:
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Do you need about a week to locate all of your locking-pliers tools, in your collection, for the club? :pok: :)

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Thanks for sharing, Chako! :like:
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #15 on: October 23, 2018, 11:24:41 AM
@ all - Nice tools. I think I need a crunch too...


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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #16 on: October 23, 2018, 12:06:27 PM
@ all - Nice tools. I think I need a crunch too...
It is a true MT classic. One of the oldest designs still in production. If you can find one, the first-year 1999 is an outstanding(quality and fit & finish) tool.  :multi:
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #17 on: October 23, 2018, 07:46:31 PM
@ all - Nice tools. I think I need a crunch too...
Yes you do  :pok:, agree with GLBM here. Maybe not for daily carry (although Wspeed makes an occasional habit of that, I hear) but mine has seen use (when modding other tools  >:D >:D)
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #18 on: October 23, 2018, 07:50:08 PM

@ all - Nice tools. I think I need a crunch too...
Yes you do  :pok:, agree with GLBM here. Maybe not for daily carry (although Wspeed makes an occasional habit of that, I hear) but mine has seen use (when modding other tools  >:D >:D)
:rofl: very handy for edc :like: :tu:
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #19 on: October 26, 2018, 03:53:29 AM
Added another cheapie. The 5WR.
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #20 on: October 28, 2018, 05:08:55 AM
I think it took me a week to answer back.  :rofl:

Yes and no. Those are older photos, and not all of the models I have either. It does take me quite some time to go through all of my full photo libraries to find a particular photo.  :facepalm:
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Reply #21 on: October 28, 2018, 06:07:51 AM
 :like:

I was going to go for one of the OG Vise MTs, but the prices turned me off quickly. :ahhh

Fortunately, and subsequently, I blew the "junk money" on a bunch of cheap stuff. :rofl:
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #22 on: October 28, 2018, 06:23:27 AM
As you know, right now I am on a watch bender.  :D
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #23 on: October 28, 2018, 08:05:53 AM
As you know, right now I am on a watch bender.  :D
Those are a lot of fun! I made a bunch of money about ten years ago selling off some vintage watches I had accumulated. These days I can barely make myself let go of '$0.50 yard sale type stuff'. :facepalm:

Oh well. Accumulation binges are fun and keep people employed around the world. :)
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As far as MTs go, I have a Paul Chen shears sliding MT, Swiss+Tech Max, Gerber Solstice, Gerber Mini Suspension, and Roxon S801 on the way.  :cheers:
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Reply #24 on: October 28, 2018, 11:15:34 AM
I have all of those except the Roxon.  :facepalm:
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #25 on: October 28, 2018, 02:39:22 PM
I have all of those except the Roxon.  :facepalm:
:pok: I am disappointed to learn of this, Chako! :D
Kidding aside, the Roxon is pricey for a "budget tool" at about $50. But, it has a LOT going on it seems. I was thrilled to find a Solstice, as they seem to be as common as hen's teeth. :ahhh
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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #26 on: October 28, 2018, 05:10:36 PM
you have to be looking and monitoring closely for Solstices,
I only find two every year  :D
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MTs: Surge (2x), Skeletool CX, Rebar, Blast, Fuse, Micra, Squirt (3x), Wave, Crunch, Mini, Spirit (2x), Pro Scout, MP700 (2x), Diesel, Powerlock, PowerPlier (2x), PocketPowerPlier, Blacktip , ST6 (2x), 5WR, A100

SAKs: Bantam, Executive, Ambassador, Minichamp, Classic Alox, Champion, Farmer, Explorer, Swisschamp, Golf Tool, Wenger Champ, EVO 52, Pocket Tool Chest


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Re: Collector's Locking Pliers Multi Tool Club
Reply #27 on: October 28, 2018, 08:27:20 PM
you have to be looking and monitoring closely for Solstices,
I only find two every year  :D
:rofl:
You need to build a small multitoolhenge to keep track of the available solstices. :multi:
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