Knifeless Bond?

Juan el Boricua · **Reply #30 on:** May 03, 2022, 06:41:30 PM

Pictures when finished!

I did add the package opener from the W/S/R series to my knifeless Rebar; it did required for me to modify the nail nick a bit (so that the tool closes completely with parallel handles) and to touch up the inner lip of the lock stop ( but since the Bond has no lock, I'd guess it's not needed). Can take a picture if needed.

Edit- almost forgot; also had to make a "divot" where it rests on the lock tab pivot.

Poncho65 · **Reply #31 on:** May 04, 2022, 01:07:28 AM

Can't wait to see the pics, Juan

Adam5 · **Reply #32 on:** May 04, 2022, 01:17:40 AM

Quote from: Jothra on May 03, 2022, 04:07:51 AM

If it's the same as the package opener from the Rev, then it fits the pivot, but sits in the tool funny.

Yes, it is the same as the one in the Rev.

Juan el Boricua · **Reply #33 on:** May 04, 2022, 03:44:43 AM

Quote from: Poncho65 on May 04, 2022, 01:07:28 AM

Can't wait to see the pics, Juan

Alright, due to the massive requests received, here it is ...

Demel · **Reply #34 on:** May 04, 2022, 03:51:06 AM

Quote from: Juan el Boricua on May 04, 2022, 03:44:43 AM

Alright, due to the massive requests received, here it is ...

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Juan el Boricua · **Reply #35 on:** May 04, 2022, 03:53:15 AM

This is a true Knifeless Rebar (but it's almost the exact same chassis/handle as the Bond's so, ought to work...) to which I replaced the large washer/spacer found next to the inner handle, for a Rev package opener. I traced the divot from the file, marked the area which was above the handle, and went to work with my Dremel 395. Then touched up the nail nick, added a drop of blue Loktite and reassemble.

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Juan el Boricua · **Reply #36 on:** May 04, 2022, 03:58:41 AM

Because I now work full time in a hospital (this the reason for me not participating in challenges now

), these has become my main EDC, which has worked very well opening packages, bags or boxes; adjusting wheelchairs, assembling and/or adapting equipment. My substitute kit consists of my Bladeless MP AND, a Leatherman Removable Bit Driver Kit with assorted blades.

Poncho65 · **Reply #37 on:** May 04, 2022, 05:55:02 PM

That is a nice and very well thought out mod

Great pics as well

Demel · **Reply #38 on:** May 04, 2022, 06:05:59 PM

Quote from: Juan el Boricua on May 04, 2022, 03:58:41 AM

Because I now work full time in a hospital (this the reason for me not participating in challenges now ), these has become my main EDC, which has worked very well opening packages, bags or boxes; adjusting wheelchairs, assembling and/or adapting equipment. My substitute kit consists of my Bladeless MP AND, a Leatherman Removable Bit Driver Kit with assorted blades.

Really nice. Does the hospital you work at have a knifeless policy? I worked in electrical construction and I always had a knife on me, even in hospitals. Either way it's a great set up. Unfortunately there aren't many good options for bladeless multi tools.

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Juan el Boricua · **Reply #39 on:** May 04, 2022, 06:27:52 PM

Thanks Poncho, Demel.

Yes, I'm an occupational therapist at a rehab. hospital fulltime now, and it does has a no-knife (guns, weapons, etc.) policy implemented. My way around it when I'll need a knife blade is to bring the MP, to which I adapted a plain and a serrated blades to work with the exchanger and store them in a separate pouch.

Sadly you're right for full size tools, as only the Rebar and MP600 are like that; Powerlocks can be easily customized, only requiring the buying of the alternate tool (scissors, v-cutter, wire gauge/stripper, socket adapter). Or, customized an existing tools.

I'd guess that there isn't much of a market for them, other that hospital/school/federal employees who work outside the maintenance department.