to work we go

[Sean]

Of the few multi pliers I own, the CRKT Zillatool Jr, (picked it up today) is going to be "accompanying" me to work each and every day until it either breaks, gets lost, or worst, fails expectation.
 
I've been looking around for a small multi-tool with a partially serrated blade in which to saw through cardboard boxes and such (which in itself isn't hard to find) but that also has a couple of extra features on tap like bits, and pliers all in a package that clips nicely inside black slacks and shows up "low profile" with minimal dollar outlay.

So after oiling the points, honing the blade, and testing function.  This tool is on it's way into "Hell's Kitchen". 

always rooting for the underdawgs!
sean

[Leatherman123]

Have you looked at the skeletool cx?

[jzmtl]

If you have to cut a lot of card board box you should get a gerber EAB. Card board are very hard on knives due to impurities inside and even today's super steels don't last very long.

[Anthony]

I really got to get a Zilla or Zilla Jr.  They sure are cheap enough...I should be able to get one for under $25..

I'd be interested in your thoughts on it after some use Sean

[Sean]

I did check it out.  A real looker and I'm assuming a pretty competent tool.  I just thought I would "spread the wealth" a little and put some dollars elsewhere.  I've up until joining this forum had only Leatherman pliers.  I thought I would give a few other companies a go.


sean

[Mr. Whippy]

Good on you.  I just ordered a Zilla Jr (and a Guppie).  I'm interested on how to combine the Guppie with my Skeletool (or Zilla Jr). around the farm.  It is surprising how often a real wrench comes in handy.

[Sean]

I really got to get a Zilla or Zilla Jr.  They sure are cheap enough...I should be able to get one for under $25..

I'd be interested in your thoughts on it after some use Sean

will do !

[Sean]

this is the last tool I will be buying for awhile.  Wasn't suppose to be even buy it.  I've blown the tool budget.   So now it's time to put them to use and maybe do a review or two in the future.

[Benner]

this is the last tool I will be buying for awhile.  Wasn't suppose to be even buy it.  I've blown the tool budget.   So now it's time to put them to use and maybe do a review or two in the future.

Yeah right! 

[DaveK]

I'd be interested to hear how you get on with it too Sean. I can't make my mind up about it.

I have Def's Zilla here, and I like the fact that it's a bit different to the other tools in it's class, but.... it seems a bit unwieldy? The Jr. does seem to be a slightly better size for the design I think, but I haven't seen one of those in the flesh.

[Sean]

Yeah,

I know Def just picked one up recently also.  As a matter of fact he offered to go in together on some but I politely declined because I didn't think I should spend anymore moola for a bit.  But took the gf out shopping at the mall the other day and they had them in one of our local knife retailers and just couldn't resist grabbing one.
They did have the larger zilla and of course the jr. which is the one I purchased.  The jr. seems to be just the perfect size for work and it really ripped through the cardboard when I put it to task today.  I asked the salesperson about warranty and she said if I break it bring it back and she'd give me another one. It has a limited lifetime warranty. 
The Zilla Jr. will be the plier I end up carrying around the most because of my work.

sean

[Benner]

I'd be interested to hear how you get on with it too Sean. I can't make my mind up about it.

I have Def's Zilla here, and I like the fact that it's a bit different to the other tools in it's class, but.... it seems a bit unwieldy? The Jr. does seem to be a slightly better size for the design I think, but I haven't seen one of those in the flesh.

I really liked the Zilla but just thought that for it's size it should have more function.  I think the Jr will be a good tool to own.