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Knife-based Multitools
on: January 17, 2023, 12:42:57 PM
I thought I would share some non-SAK knife-based multitools I have either collected or made. Others are free to join in  :cheers:

This one is my favorite:


Inspired by mods made by Poncho, Sam Lim, and others, it is one handle of a Charge ALX. It has the Charge ALX 154 CM blade, scissors from a Chinese Surge-type MT, a Phillips driver and saw blade from a Core(?), and a Rev Phillips driver modified into an awl. I have a square to 1/4" hex adapter that fits the Phillips driver and a container of bits to go with the tool. I made it to use at work, and it works well for me  :tu:


us Offline Poncho65

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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #1 on: January 17, 2023, 01:55:23 PM
I do have a couple  :D

I really like having this platform to accompany another MT :salute:

I have my Charge knives of course  :cheers: but I do have a couple others I will have to get some pics of :salute:

My latest Charge Knives, the Ti and the G10 :woohoo: the G10 was previously the AL and the Ti was originally as well :cheers:



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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #2 on: January 17, 2023, 06:59:56 PM
I admire the temerity of those of you brave enough to modify tools like that.  I know the results are good and you end up with exactly what you wanted, but I was nervous just removing the knife blade from my Leatherman Leap and it is supposed to do that.
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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #3 on: January 17, 2023, 07:54:58 PM
Once you take them apart and almost can't get them back together a few times :whistle: it becomes much easier  :D

My first blade swap I nearly had a panic attack when my Wave had a few things fall out that wasn't the blade :ahhh :D


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #4 on: January 17, 2023, 10:26:29 PM
I admire the temerity of those of you brave enough to modify tools like that.  I know the results are good and you end up with exactly what you wanted, but I was nervous just removing the knife blade from my Leatherman Leap and it is supposed to do that.
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I feel the same way.  I tried a SAK mod at one point and it didn’t go well at all.  I admire the ability perseverance, ability, and end product of those who do modifications.


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #5 on: January 17, 2023, 11:11:25 PM
Once you take them apart and almost can't get them back together a few times :whistle: it becomes much easier  :D

My first blade swap I nearly had a panic attack when my Wave had a few things fall out that wasn't the blade :ahhh :D

 :iagree:

My first attempt at a mod was trying to do a blade swap on a Multiforce. The blade I tried to swap in did not work, and then I couldn't get the tool back together. It sat in pieces for a month until I gave myself a pep talk  :D



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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #6 on: January 17, 2023, 11:13:25 PM
I feel the same way.  I tried a SAK mod at one point and it didn’t go well at all.  I admire the ability perseverance, ability, and end product of those who do modifications.

I want to mod a SAK, but I don't know if I will ever try. Peening brass pins seems to me to be a higher level of difficulty.


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #7 on: January 18, 2023, 01:06:55 AM
I want to mod a SAK, but I don't know if I will ever try. Peening brass pins seems to me to be a higher level of difficulty.

I wouldn't trust myself with peening brass on alox but cellidor is different  :whistle: you can make it ugly but functional and then file it :D


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #8 on: January 18, 2023, 01:07:35 AM
Also if I can do it, I feel that you probably can as well :cheers:


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #9 on: January 18, 2023, 12:19:46 PM
This is what became of the other handle of my Charge:



The blade is from a Klein multitool, the diamond file from a Multiforce, and the other parts are leftovers from other mods.


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #10 on: January 18, 2023, 12:48:57 PM
I like that blade just as good if bot a bit better than LM stock :think: :salute: :like:

How well do the other tools click into place on the knife/file end :think: do they click in straight or just a bit more :think: :cheers:


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #11 on: January 18, 2023, 02:03:52 PM
The can opener clicks in just shy of straight:



The large straight driver is inline, but I took off a wee bit too much metal. It doesn't fold up too easily, but it isn't in there quite as well as the can opener.



It takes some work to get the parts to work well with the forked backspring on that end:



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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #12 on: January 18, 2023, 02:22:52 PM
Thanks for the pics and the explanation,  Adam  :salute: :like:


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #13 on: January 19, 2023, 12:17:06 PM
Gerber Armbar






So close to being a great multitool knife, yet so far away  :facepalm:

I did bend the backspring on mine a bit to provide a little more detent for the screwdriver arm. So it works better, but still not great.


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #14 on: January 19, 2023, 12:52:10 PM
 :iagree: :facepalm: I really wanted the Armbar to be the awesome that it should have been :dunno: I like it but still doesn't beat out my Charge knives in any way, form or function :-\ well, the hammer is pretty cool and the blade is nice but I still prefer mine :ahhh :D :cheers:


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #15 on: January 19, 2023, 01:24:32 PM
I quite like my Armbar "Slim" Drive but I do find it a bit fiddly to use the OHO  :dunno:

Awlso, being the UK the locking blade makes it a hard ask to carry. I'd prefer that the driver locked and the blade didn't but had a strong snap, like the Spyderco UKPK (a pocket clip would be a no-brainer)  :think:
They don't like it up 'em!


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #16 on: January 19, 2023, 03:46:48 PM
 :iagree: Surge :salute: I would rather the driver lock and the knife not :dunno: I have plenty of slip joint knives and have no issues  :tu: but locking implements would have been better :D

A Big Plus 1 for a clip as well :whistle: ;)


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #17 on: January 19, 2023, 05:05:10 PM
What we have first is one handle of either a Sidekick or a Wingman :think: It doesn't say so not sure which :D it is a package opener pretty much made for that purpose :cheers:



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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #18 on: January 19, 2023, 05:06:49 PM
Next, I have a Gerber Armbar :cheers: We have been talking about them just above and I do like the idea and the concept but in actual practice it is a bit of a let down :-\ I wpuld still carry it if I didn't have other options but I have already explained my reasons above why I think it falls short :salute:



Still, it looks awesome in orange :drool: :D


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #19 on: January 19, 2023, 05:30:55 PM
Interesting and helpful takes on the Armbar. I have been contemplating getting one for quite some time, but maybe I'll put it on hold. It sure looks pretty though, I love that shade of blue. Great pictures guys :tu:


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #20 on: January 19, 2023, 07:57:54 PM
There are pocket clips available now. What should have at least been available as an add-on can be bought for $10 on Etsy. That still doesn't correct the floppy driver and poor performing scissors  :twak:



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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #21 on: January 19, 2023, 08:18:13 PM
Used the Slim to help prepare dinner for Mrs Surge  :twak:
They don't like it up 'em!


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #22 on: January 20, 2023, 12:25:00 PM
Sidekick knife



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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #23 on: January 20, 2023, 12:30:16 PM
Gotta love that 2 tone 8) :drool: :like:


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #24 on: January 20, 2023, 05:24:27 PM
I feel Gerber cheap out on the arm bar. One it’s made in China, two they didn’t consult MTO on the design, if they would read these forums. I mean look at all these great mods above and all over the forum. I don’t get it


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #25 on: January 21, 2023, 12:01:29 PM
This is one of my Multiforce knives. The 2nd one I made, to be precise.





The Ozark Trail Multiforce is a good platform for these types of knives. It comes with a fairly good set of tools and is compatible with Leatherman tools (such as the Phillips driver in the picture above).


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #26 on: January 21, 2023, 04:38:13 PM
That one looks like it has seen quite a bit of use :o :like:

Great toolset as well 8) :like:


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #27 on: January 22, 2023, 02:26:23 AM
I was able to create some pitting on the scales by using salt water and a blow torch. I felt like that gave it an aged look.

But it has seen some use. I have been really happy with the tool set on this one and carried it frequently until I made the Charge knife.


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #28 on: January 22, 2023, 03:30:04 AM
Ah, gotcha :salute: :like:


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Re: Knife-based Multitools
Reply #29 on: January 23, 2023, 12:40:09 PM
Here is one that I used some in the SAK-alike challenge:



I was surprised to find out it is a decent multitool knife. Worth the $10 - $12 I paid for it  :tu:

I have thought about installing the scissors in my Armbar Drive, for they are definitely better. However, it struck me this morning that this may be a good starter knife for my grandson if he can operate the slide lock mechanism. He certainly couldn't stab himself (or me!) with that blade.


 

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