Ya Gotta be...Tough Tool Schrade

Greg Jones · **Reply #150 on:** February 03, 2019, 02:08:18 PM

Quote from: Noa Isumi on February 03, 2019, 01:20:49 PM

Day3
Restroom key
For opening those stupid saftey catches that keep people from stealing your TP (works on the towel dispenser too)

Getting it done Noa

Greg Jones · **Reply #151 on:** February 03, 2019, 02:09:20 PM

Quote from: cody6268 on February 03, 2019, 02:25:16 AM

Day 1: Really, the Tough Tool wasn't that big of a changeup, given my two primary MTs these days are it and the Wave. Kept it with me, but didn't carry it much--sweatpants and HD MTs don't mix.

Tools used, scraper to remove the bark on the stick used to hold the feed box for the sheep shut (which broke), and blade to sharpen the tip (that way, it goes in easier). I've never sharpened the blade in this Tough Tool, but it still is decently sharp. Did not have a knife on me early this morning as I went out. Would also have made a new feed box stick with the saw had I found a limb of proper diameter; but I didn't until way later in the day.

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Then, the big screwdriver to adjust the pivot of my Clauss electrician scissors. They were dragging a bit; probably a burr somewhere I can't see. I always like for my scissors to have a screw holding the halves together as I'm constantly adjusting them; seems few make them that way anymore.

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Good to see you Cody

gerleatherberman · **Reply #152 on:** February 03, 2019, 04:22:02 PM

Quote from: Barry Rowland on February 03, 2019, 05:49:24 AM

Great pics!!

Thank you, Barry!

gerleatherberman · **Reply #153 on:** February 03, 2019, 04:22:27 PM

Quote from: Wspeed on February 03, 2019, 01:03:27 PM

Excellent pics and uses everyone

Thank you, W!

gerleatherberman · **Reply #154 on:** February 03, 2019, 04:23:04 PM

Quote from: Noa Isumi on February 03, 2019, 01:20:49 PM

Day3
Restroom key
For opening those stupid saftey catches that keep people from stealing your TP (works on the towel dispenser too)

Excellent usage, Noa!

gerleatherberman · **Reply #155 on:** February 03, 2019, 04:24:16 PM

Quote from: Greg Jones on February 03, 2019, 01:57:36 PM

Day 3

The serrated blade makes slicing an English muffin easy

Very nice, Greg! It really makes me wish the other versions had the SE blade.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #156 on:** February 03, 2019, 04:25:47 PM

Quote from: Greg Jones on February 03, 2019, 02:07:07 PM

Glbm
The fact that ST1 never changed must mean it was a model designation, and maybe they were thinking of different models down the road

Indeed. The ST5E is another favorite of mine. It is the one with slip-joint blunt nose pliers and 1/4" bit driver.

Greg Jones · **Reply #157 on:** February 03, 2019, 04:50:00 PM

Quote from: gerleatherberman on February 03, 2019, 04:25:47 PM

Quote from: Greg Jones on February 03, 2019, 02:07:07 PM
Glbm
The fact that ST1 never changed must mean it was a model designation, and maybe they were thinking of different models down the road
Indeed. The ST5E is another favorite of mine. It is the one with slip-joint blunt nose pliers and 1/4" bit driver.

Shows how far out of the loop I am on plier based multitools, I'm not a collecter and the ST1 has served me so well I've never looked at changing

Wspeed · **Reply #158 on:** February 03, 2019, 05:20:06 PM

When you open the handles to use the pliers do the handles lock in place so they don’t flop about when you use them

gerleatherberman · **Reply #159 on:** February 03, 2019, 05:29:17 PM

Quote from: Wspeed on February 03, 2019, 05:20:06 PM

When you open the handles to use the pliers do the handles lock in place so they don’t flop about when you use them

Yes, they snap into position. But, and unfortunately l, that only applies for the US models. The Taylor version doesn't snap into place. Lots of time manually spreading.

Wspeed · **Reply #160 on:** February 03, 2019, 05:38:59 PM

Thanks GLBM that sounds annoying with the Taylor version

cody6268 · **Reply #161 on:** February 04, 2019, 01:45:10 AM

I also used the pliers to pull a nail, but the camera was dead.

Accidentally turned on the vacuum cleaner, with the brush catching and winding up the line I was tying the dust collector shut with. Oops! So, ST-1 large screwdriver to unlatch the coin-slot screws that hold the cover on, and Benchmade 8 to remove the line.

At $10 from most surplus outlets, the Benchmade 7 and 8 hooks are seriously good value for the money. I have one of each; with the 7 for belt carry, 8 on my pack in an Ontario strap cutter pouch (the Benchmade one is OK, but you have to use an included adapter to get it to affix to MOLLE, while the Ontario is MOLLE; and the cutter itself is crap; dull as a butter knife)

gerleatherberman · **Reply #162 on:** February 04, 2019, 02:41:25 AM

Quote from: Wspeed on February 03, 2019, 05:38:59 PM

Thanks GLBM that sounds annoying with the Taylor version

It(the Taylor version handles not snapping into place with a stop bump) is the most ridiculous MT issue I've seen.

Quote from: cody6268 on February 04, 2019, 01:45:10 AM

I also used the pliers to pull a nail, but the camera was dead.

Accidentally turned on the vacuum cleaner, with the brush catching and winding up the line I was tying the dust collector shut with. Oops! So, ST-1 large screwdriver to unlatch the coin-slot screws that hold the cover on, and Benchmade 8 to remove the line.

At $10 from most surplus outlets, the Benchmade 7 and 8 hooks are seriously good value for the money. I have one of each; with the 7 for belt carry, 8 on my pack in an Ontario strap cutter pouch (the Benchmade one is OK, but you have to use an included adapter to get it to affix to MOLLE, while the Ontario is MOLLE; and the cutter itself is crap; dull as a butter knife)

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Great uses and photos, Cody!

The Benchmade hook looks pretty awesome.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #163 on:** February 04, 2019, 02:43:37 AM

Today was one of the two register duty days I get a month(only 4hrs each Sunday to stay in practice in case a cashier calls out).
No uses for the ToughTool today, so it joined me for a cup of coffee after work.

Douglas · **Reply #164 on:** February 04, 2019, 05:04:43 AM

Day 3
Took down the shower head for a vinager dip.

The pliars actually did very well for this. The handle splay was a little wide but not as bad as a Surge and don't even try this with a SwissTool, it's jaws don't open wide enough.

Good vac clean out Cody.

G-man I thought for certain you had a bigger COFFEE cup than that.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #165 on:** February 04, 2019, 05:11:51 AM

Quote from: Douglas on February 04, 2019, 05:04:43 AM

Day 3
Took down the shower head for a vinager dip.
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The pliars actually did very well for this. The handle splay was a little wide but not as bad as a Surge and don't even try this with a SwissTool, it's jaws don't open wide enough.

Good vac clean out Cody. G-man I thought for certain you had a bigger COFFEE cup than that.

Great usage, Douglas!

The pliers are definitely the best feature so far with the ToughTool. The only tool with less splay might be a blunt nose Gerber MP600.

Looking at the Taylor version, which I will be carrying at some point, there was so much that could have been done to make a new version way better(larger cutters, added medium driver and thinner profile). But, instead, Taylor just ruined the original design.

Edit: oops. Forgot to address the insult!

I'm getting the regular mug out of my car.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #166 on:** February 04, 2019, 05:22:22 AM

My work mug. It is so big, it sits in a small cardboard box in my front seat going to and from work.

Douglas · **Reply #167 on:** February 04, 2019, 05:41:14 AM

Not bad G-Man,

But I'll stick with mine.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #168 on:** February 04, 2019, 05:43:10 AM

Oh. Very nice. I have never considered buying a dispenser.

The small cup means the coffee stays hot I guess?

gerleatherberman · **Reply #169 on:** February 04, 2019, 05:47:12 AM

Laid out tomorrow's ToughTool carry. Grouped with a 2xAAA Maglite and OG Schrade Viper folder. The knife was made around the same time as the last real ToughTools in the early 2000s.

Douglas · **Reply #170 on:** February 04, 2019, 05:57:16 AM

Nice lay out.

Quote from: gerleatherberman on February 04, 2019, 05:43:10 AM

Oh. Very nice. I have never considered buying a dispenser.
The small cup means the coffee stays hot I guess?

It's so much more than just a dispenser, it's the complete package...
RO Auto fill and brew right in my kitchen.

The cup although not as large as your Bubba, it's not exactly small at 20oz and yes the coffee is always hot.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #171 on:** February 04, 2019, 05:59:46 AM

Quote from: Douglas on February 04, 2019, 05:57:16 AM

Nice lay out.

Quote from: gerleatherberman on February 04, 2019, 05:43:10 AM
Oh. Very nice. I have never considered buying a dispenser.
The small cup means the coffee stays hot I guess?
It's so much more than just a dispenser, it's the complete package...
RO Auto fill and brew right in my kitchen.
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The cup although not as large as your Bubba, it's not exactly small at 20oz and yes the coffee is always hot.

All I gotta say is:

Greg Jones · **Reply #172 on:** February 04, 2019, 01:24:24 PM

Douglas
Speaking for the early TTs, the pliers really are the star of the tool

Greg Jones · **Reply #173 on:** February 04, 2019, 01:25:34 PM

Quote from: gerleatherberman on February 04, 2019, 05:47:12 AM

Laid out tomorrow's ToughTool carry. Grouped with a 2xAAA Maglite and OG Schrade Viper folder. The knife was made around the same time as the last real ToughTools in the early 2000s.

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Nice all around carry

Greg Jones · **Reply #174 on:** February 04, 2019, 01:29:11 PM

Quote from: cody6268 on February 04, 2019, 01:45:10 AM

I also used the pliers to pull a nail, but the camera was dead.

Accidentally turned on the vacuum cleaner, with the brush catching and winding up the line I was tying the dust collector shut with. Oops! So, ST-1 large screwdriver to unlatch the coin-slot screws that hold the cover on, and Benchmade 8 to remove the line.

At $10 from most surplus outlets, the Benchmade 7 and 8 hooks are seriously good value for the money. I have one of each; with the 7 for belt carry, 8 on my pack in an Ontario strap cutter pouch (the Benchmade one is OK, but you have to use an included adapter to get it to affix to MOLLE, while the Ontario is MOLLE; and the cutter itself is crap; dull as a butter knife)

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Good job Cody, vacuum cleaners and multitools seem to go together

Greg Jones · **Reply #175 on:** February 04, 2019, 02:25:39 PM

The reason I've stuck with the TT for all these years, I love the pliers and how the contoured handles fit my hands

Day 4

gerleatherberman · **Reply #176 on:** February 04, 2019, 02:40:19 PM

Quote from: Greg Jones on February 04, 2019, 01:25:34 PM

Quote from: gerleatherberman on February 04, 2019, 05:47:12 AM
Laid out tomorrow's ToughTool carry. Grouped with a 2xAAA Maglite and OG Schrade Viper folder. The knife was made around the same time as the last real ToughTools in the early 2000s.

(Image removed from quote.)
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Nice all around carry

Thank you, Greg!

Quote from: Greg Jones on February 04, 2019, 02:25:39 PM

The reason I've stuck with the TT for all these years, I love the pliers and how the contoured handles fit my hands

Day 4

The more I use the pliers, the more I think Schrade had something special. It is a shame that they never sought to make any notable improvements, like added medium flat driver/something more useful than a little ruler with a notch(they say hook remover, but it doesn't lock and would not be any good as a hook remover, because of that). The "scribe awl" could have been swapped for something else as well.

Taylor brands had a great platform to make a standout tool, but opted to ruin the ToughTool name for the sake of a cheap cash-grab. Half of the information online talks about how awful the ToughTools are, but they are reviewing the Taylor version.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #177 on:** February 04, 2019, 03:36:45 PM

Started the day off with coffe and took coffee outside for the sunrise. Got back inside and started messing around with some MT projects.

Day 4:
Coffee and today's carry.