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Grant Lamontagne · **on:** March 13, 2007, 09:01:22 PM

I have a few new tools on their way to me that should be at least mildly interesting... a few Squirts, another Juice, a BO PST and a couple others maybe, but other than that I think I am out of ideas...

I think I need a new direction in tools to try out. I wouldn't mind test driving some of the new tools coming out, but I really want to give something different a shot. My criteria? Decent quality, low price- I am a bum after all...

Def

J-sews · **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2007, 03:16:20 AM

Ten years ago when the Kershaw multitool came out, they were selling for about $80 in stores. Now that they have been discontinued, I see them go for under 20 bucks on eBay.

As a locking plier, the Kershaw isn't as sophisticated as a Crunch. (It doesn't fold up.) But it is a very unique device, very good quality, and can be obtained at a pretty low price these days. (Your criteria)

~Bob

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2007, 03:49:53 AM

Funny- when I was looking at them about a year ago they were still pretty pricey.

Under $20 huh? I think I may have to start looking at them again....

Thanks!

Def

665ae · **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2007, 05:29:00 AM

I saw one of those Kershaw's today at a local hunting/fishing store... it still had the $80 price tag...

J-sews · **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2007, 06:50:02 AM

I still see them around with high asking prices too, but it seems like the going rate on eBay has been steadily declining.

Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/KERSHAW-TOOL-SET-LIKE-NEW_W0QQitemZ170086776873QQcategoryZ63796QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2007, 01:03:01 PM

Declining is a good thing....

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2007, 04:30:57 PM

I'll have to keep my eyes open for that stuff in the future. I see that one went for $20... the only other one I see on eBay this week is $50...

Def

J-sews · **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2007, 05:05:21 PM

Patience Grasshopper. You should have no trouble finding one for $30 or less.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2007, 06:06:52 PM

Then all I gotta do is find $30...

Def

supratentorial · **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2007, 09:18:57 PM

I'll give you $30 for your Stanley clock pliers. ...lonediver isn't the only one who wants it!

J-sews · **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2007, 09:19:28 PM

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2007, 09:56:45 PM

Why do I get the feeling that I should take out some extra life insurance policies?

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2007, 12:09:54 AM

I think I need to contact Stanley and see if I can order a few hundred of these...

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #13 on:** March 19, 2007, 12:31:31 AM

I hadn't planned that, but now I am wondering if I should!

I wonder if I can find the manufacturer... anyone here speak Chinese?

Def

Gryffin · **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2007, 03:38:09 AM

Quote from: Defender on March 18, 2007, 06:06:52 PM

Then all I gotta do is find $30...

Dude, if you're really that tight these days, I'd be willing to send you mine to try out. All I ask is that you send it back is comparable condition as you receive it!

The Kershaw is a seriously sweet tool. You owe it to yourself as a toolaholic to give one a whirl for a week or two.

And, if they're going for $20-$30 on The 'Bay these days, I'm getting myself a minty one or the collection, so I don't have to feel guilty for using my "collector's item"!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2007, 10:44:25 AM

Thanks for the offer, but by the time you ship it here and I ship it back we'd be at almost $30 invested!

Def

Anthony · **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2007, 04:34:30 AM

What is this Stanley clock plier I'm hearing about?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2007, 11:18:16 AM

It is a small folding plier tool with a watch built into one of the handles. It has no other tools beyond the plier head, and has the Stanley Tool logo on it. From what I understand it was a promotional item made up for sales people at Stanley.

I'll post a pic of it later, provided it isn't considered teasing some other members!

Def

J-sews · **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2007, 01:33:13 AM

Quote from: Defender on March 20, 2007, 11:18:16 AM

......I'll post a pic of it later, provided it isn't considered teasing some other members!

Def

Why no Def, I would not be bothered in the slightest to see a picture of your Stanley Clock Pliers. Please do share!

~Bob

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2007, 01:56:23 AM

Here ya go.

Def

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