I like this style of adjustable wrench. But... I think I want it in steel. Most of the nuts I'd apply it to are steel, and while Ti is the sexy metal and utterly blingtastic, it's not harder than steel. And for the not-steel nuts, it's too low mass to make an effective bludgon. I also disagree with the need and "depth" of the clip, and that this is a "full sized" grip. Now... If they made it in steel. And maybe added a 1/4" socket stud on the base so I could use it with sockets and use extensions to make a full sized grip...
Quote from: ironraven on October 27, 2018, 04:01:10 PMI like this style of adjustable wrench. But... I think I want it in steel. Most of the nuts I'd apply it to are steel, and while Ti is the sexy metal and utterly blingtastic, it's not harder than steel. And for the not-steel nuts, it's too low mass to make an effective bludgon. I also disagree with the need and "depth" of the clip, and that this is a "full sized" grip. Now... If they made it in steel. And maybe added a 1/4" socket stud on the base so I could use it with sockets and use extensions to make a full sized grip... Titanium isn't the right material for a high torque list, IMO. Should be steel. But then, why not just carry a small (4") adjustable wrench
Because then they wouldn't make any money. Def
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 10, 2018, 01:00:38 PMBecause then they wouldn't make any money. DefFunny part is that sometimes stuff sells better when it is a bit more expensive. Often you sell cheap or you sell expensive and there is nothing in-between. The EDC crowd is more than willing to pay a bit extra, after all our gear is also our jewelry.People who wear a Breitling watch instead of a cheap CasioFällkniven istead of MoraCharge instead of the WaveThere might be little to no difference to other offerings except for luxury/style/design. And there are plenty of people willing to pay for that.
Quote from: gustophersmob on November 10, 2018, 03:16:37 AMQuote from: ironraven on October 27, 2018, 04:01:10 PMI like this style of adjustable wrench. But... I think I want it in steel. Most of the nuts I'd apply it to are steel, and while Ti is the sexy metal and utterly blingtastic, it's not harder than steel. And for the not-steel nuts, it's too low mass to make an effective bludgon. I also disagree with the need and "depth" of the clip, and that this is a "full sized" grip. Now... If they made it in steel. And maybe added a 1/4" socket stud on the base so I could use it with sockets and use extensions to make a full sized grip... Titanium isn't the right material for a high torque list, IMO. Should be steel. But then, why not just carry a small (4") adjustable wrench Been trying to find an alloy version so it is not as heavy to carry yet still strong. Everything now seems to be cast metal and is far too heavy to carry. Remember, not everyone weighs the same, and some us prefer lighter loads. As for the design, meh. Still rather have something that I submitted to Leatherman ages ago...
Quote from: Etherealicer on November 10, 2018, 06:39:01 PMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 10, 2018, 01:00:38 PMBecause then they wouldn't make any money. DefFunny part is that sometimes stuff sells better when it is a bit more expensive. Often you sell cheap or you sell expensive and there is nothing in-between. The EDC crowd is more than willing to pay a bit extra, after all our gear is also our jewelry.People who wear a Breitling watch instead of a cheap CasioFällkniven istead of MoraCharge instead of the WaveThere might be little to no difference to other offerings except for luxury/style/design. And there are plenty of people willing to pay for that.Including me... my pre-ordered wrench just shipped
Quote from: Etherealicer on December 21, 2018, 10:08:03 AMQuote from: Etherealicer on November 10, 2018, 06:39:01 PMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 10, 2018, 01:00:38 PMBecause then they wouldn't make any money. DefFunny part is that sometimes stuff sells better when it is a bit more expensive. Often you sell cheap or you sell expensive and there is nothing in-between. The EDC crowd is more than willing to pay a bit extra, after all our gear is also our jewelry.People who wear a Breitling watch instead of a cheap CasioFällkniven istead of MoraCharge instead of the WaveThere might be little to no difference to other offerings except for luxury/style/design. And there are plenty of people willing to pay for that.Including me... my pre-ordered wrench just shipped
Quote from: pfrsantos on December 21, 2018, 02:14:57 PMQuote from: Etherealicer on December 21, 2018, 10:08:03 AMQuote from: Etherealicer on November 10, 2018, 06:39:01 PMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 10, 2018, 01:00:38 PMBecause then they wouldn't make any money. DefFunny part is that sometimes stuff sells better when it is a bit more expensive. Often you sell cheap or you sell expensive and there is nothing in-between. The EDC crowd is more than willing to pay a bit extra, after all our gear is also our jewelry.People who wear a Breitling watch instead of a cheap CasioFällkniven istead of MoraCharge instead of the WaveThere might be little to no difference to other offerings except for luxury/style/design. And there are plenty of people willing to pay for that.Including me... my pre-ordered wrench just shipped As requested
Quote from: Outback in Idaho on December 21, 2018, 12:25:50 PMQuote from: gustophersmob on November 10, 2018, 03:16:37 AMQuote from: ironraven on October 27, 2018, 04:01:10 PMI like this style of adjustable wrench. But... I think I want it in steel. Most of the nuts I'd apply it to are steel, and while Ti is the sexy metal and utterly blingtastic, it's not harder than steel. And for the not-steel nuts, it's too low mass to make an effective bludgon. I also disagree with the need and "depth" of the clip, and that this is a "full sized" grip. Now... If they made it in steel. And maybe added a 1/4" socket stud on the base so I could use it with sockets and use extensions to make a full sized grip... Titanium isn't the right material for a high torque list, IMO. Should be steel. But then, why not just carry a small (4") adjustable wrench Been trying to find an alloy version so it is not as heavy to carry yet still strong. Everything now seems to be cast metal and is far too heavy to carry. Remember, not everyone weighs the same, and some us prefer lighter loads. As for the design, meh. Still rather have something that I submitted to Leatherman ages ago...Brooks has one that is small and neat
Finally arrived today... shiny
Am I reading this right, they want 120 dollars for this thing? ...or am I stoned or drunk ...or maybe both? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Quote from: MMR on January 17, 2019, 11:53:54 PMAm I reading this right, they want 120 dollars for this thing? ...or am I stoned or drunk ...or maybe both? Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWhat do you expect... if you look at pry-bars, they easily want $50 for a small slab of Ti, this is actually quite nicely machined, so in comparison to Ti-Prybars this is a steal...That said, it is eye-candy and EDC-Jewelry