Victorinox Sport Ratchet---ugly tool-Yuck!

stressmaster5000 · **on:** February 18, 2009, 11:26:18 PM

Someone may be looking for one of these ugly things. Here is one on eBay;
http://cgi.ebay.com/VICTORINOX-SPORT-RATCHET-MADE-IN-SWITZERLAND-REEL-ITEM_W0QQitemZ280314665554QQihZ018QQcategoryZ63801QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

duckman1975 · **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:35:08 PM

beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But I was amazed Vic came out with that fugly tool

cliosguy · **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:38:32 PM

maybe in December ill get mine

J-sews · **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:52:46 PM

Ugly yes, and about as aerodynamic as a brick. (but I still love it!)

MultiMat · **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2009, 08:34:30 AM

ME ME ME ME .My Harpoon hand is twitching very badly for this deranged whale. This could well be the last member of my bonkers tool club. I have The Flair , The Autotool , The Navitool(on way) & I really want this one . Harpoon is primed I am going for it guys. I have been looking every day for a couple of weeks , thanks for the spot

Neil · **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2009, 10:39:35 AM

Well I thought about popping in a bid but it wouldn't be high. I'll leave this one for you Mat

I really just want to find an old abused one to steel the wrench/spanner from.

Neil

MultiMat · **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2009, 02:57:25 PM

Quote from: NKB on February 19, 2009, 10:39:35 AM

Well I thought about popping in a bid but it wouldn't be high. I'll leave this one for you Mat

I really just want to find an old abused one to steel the wrench/spanner from.

Neil

Thanks Neil

, I was just a wondering Neil, if you have a pattern of the wrench/spanner could it be possible to make a replica of the tool

Neil · **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2009, 04:40:40 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on February 19, 2009, 02:57:25 PM

Quote from: NKB on February 19, 2009, 10:39:35 AM
Well I thought about popping in a bid but it wouldn't be high. I'll leave this one for you Mat

I really just want to find an old abused one to steel the wrench/spanner from.

Neil

Thanks Neil , I was just a wondering Neil, if you have a pattern of the wrench/spanner could it be possible to make a replica of the tool

Probably, but it wouldn't be the same

I have no doubt I'll be able to get one eventually and I'm not in a hurry.

Neil

MultiMat · **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2009, 02:59:02 PM

Tis mine

Roadie · **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2009, 03:07:58 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on February 26, 2009, 02:59:02 PM

Tis mine

Looks like you got a good deal

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2009, 04:22:44 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on February 26, 2009, 02:59:02 PM

Tis mine

Well, I guess I should say Congrats, but this tool is so ugly I am having a hard time thinking buying one of these is positive.

LOL

OK, I am glad you have added to your collection and are happy. There I said it.

Don't drop it on your foot!

MultiMat · **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2009, 12:47:51 AM

Quote from: stressmaster5000 on February 26, 2009, 04:22:44 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on February 26, 2009, 02:59:02 PM
Tis mine
Well, I guess I should say Congrats, but this tool is so ugly I am having a hard time thinking buying one of these is positive. LOL

OK, I am glad you have added to your collection and are happy. There I said it.

Don't drop it on your foot!

It is ok mate I wear steel cap boots

J-sews · **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2009, 03:23:19 AM

Congrats Mat, yet another addition to the wacky tool category of your collection!

So which ones are left to get?

MultiMat · **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2009, 04:11:47 PM

Quote from: J-sews on February 27, 2009, 03:23:19 AM

Congrats Mat, yet another addition to the wacky tool category of your collection!

So which ones are left to get?

Flair,Autotool,Navitool & the Sportsratchet surely that is enough.....

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2009, 10:30:32 PM

Nope... you need one of these:

And one of these:

And I'm sure Bob has some more suggestions....

Def

J-sews · **Reply #15 on:** February 28, 2009, 01:22:38 AM

On a less radical note, no collection of far-out tools can be complete without one of these:

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #16 on:** February 28, 2009, 01:32:03 AM

I forgot about that one... but if we are counting the Recoil, shouldn't we also include the SwitchPlier?

Of course, spring loaded pliers may be illegal in certain areas, so check your local laws before purchasing either of these!

Def

J-sews · **Reply #17 on:** February 28, 2009, 01:40:19 AM

Looks like you'd best rev up your credit card Mat!

MultiMat · **Reply #18 on:** February 28, 2009, 02:20:49 AM

Bob/Def I already have the Switchplier (Dennis is a tops fella) looking forward to doing a video of the rare SOG & the Stanley SL40, have to wait for my birthday in a couple of weeks

. I just need the XTI & Ti to get all the retired LM's + all the extras I have some how acquired

in under a year of getting my first MT

. If I start buying Al Mar MT's in my 2nd year I am in serious trouble (financial , relationship=health ,strife

)

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #19 on:** February 28, 2009, 02:45:48 AM

Al Mar tools....

I have to get me some of them one of these days....

Def

DaveK · **Reply #20 on:** February 28, 2009, 03:03:32 AM

Definitely recommend the Recoil. Despite the natty opening mechanism, they are actually amongst the best Gerber pliers I've got! I am actually using it every now and then.

Benner · **Reply #21 on:** February 28, 2009, 06:18:02 PM

Quote from: DaveK on February 28, 2009, 03:03:32 AM

Definitely recommend the Recoil. Despite the natty opening mechanism, they are actually amongst the best Gerber pliers I've got! I am actually using it every now and then.

I like the way you seem surprised that it is actually usable.

DaveK · **Reply #22 on:** February 28, 2009, 07:19:08 PM

Yeah I suppose I did. I'm not a huge fan of the Gerbers that I've got, for the simple reason that the limitations that the sliding plier head create, mean that the the tools generally suffer for size and therefore usefulness.

The Recoil however does give you pliers that make it worthwhile, and although the tool selection is limited, they do seem to be decent, i.e. longer drivers, decent blade etc. It is a much better tool than the Flik or even the MP 600 IMO.

And as a bonus you get that wicked plier "launcher".

J-sews · **Reply #23 on:** February 28, 2009, 07:39:15 PM

Quote from: DaveK on February 28, 2009, 07:19:08 PM

Yeah I suppose I did. I'm not a huge fan of the Gerbers that I've got, for the simple reason that the limitations that the sliding plier head create, mean that the the tools generally suffer for size and therefore usefulness.

The Recoil however does give you pliers that make it worthwhile, and although the tool selection is limited, they do seem to be decent, i.e. longer drivers, decent blade etc. It is a much better tool than the Flik or even the MP 600 IMO.

And as a bonus you get that wicked plier "launcher".

Are spring-launched pliers still legal in the UK? After all, you never know when someone might put an eye out with one.

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