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Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: Dunc on March 18, 2008, 09:48:44 PM
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I know this isnt a huge problem and it does exsist on most Swisstools with files ( std and X models ) .Once the handles are open it only takes a slight brush with your finger to knock the file off its rest place and fall inside the tool . This isnt a major problem or one that effects the way the tool performs but it is a little annoying .On one of my Swisstools there is marks on the edge of the plier head from when you shut the tool and the plier head re- seats the file . The files are not bent and the Swisstool that is the worst the file has never been used . Anyone else find this a little annoying ?
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Dunc
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Oh yeah!, I never noticed that before, so I guess it hasn't really bothered me :)
BTW what are you using for a background mate ???
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Mine does it as well. Can't say it bothers me either.
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I hadn't noticed either.... but I'll bet I will now and it will bug the crap out of me! :P
Def
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BTW what are you using for a background mate ???
Its an old Vic catalouge .
Dunc
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Guys can you have a look at your Swisstools today and share your thoughts please ?
I'm just wondering if its year related or through the board .
Dunc
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BTW what are you using for a background mate ???
Its an old Vic catalouge .
Dunc
Thanks mate :)
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Mine does it but i've never noticed it before and it doesn't annoy me. Think its a 1998 model.
Roadie
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I noticed it when I first got mine so I bent the file so it wouldn't scrape the pliers head.
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I noticed it when I first got mine so I bent the file so it wouldn't scrape the pliers head.
That's my story, too.
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Does not bother me at all until you want to trade or sell the tool and the other person says "look the pliers are scratched" :ahhh
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I tried mine...the file doesn't move anywhere when it's locked open or closed. It's a newer 05 model I think, whatever the "newest" design is.
Even pushing it in with my fingers, it won't budge.
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My 1998 rubs the pliers
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My STD. 1998 model has the same problem.. But my 05 RS, STD, and X all don't have it!
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I have this problem with the Std. SwissTool, but the black one doesn't have it. Also, i found that file in the black ST is thicker than in the silver one.
Carlos
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I have this problem with the Std. SwissTool, but the black one doesn't have it. Also, i found that file in the black ST is thicker than in the silver one.
Carlos
Interesting observation Carlos, I'd never noticed that. :-\
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My STD. 1998 model has the same problem.. But my 05 RS, STD, and X all don't have it!
How close does the file come to rubbing on your RS model?
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My STD. 1998 model has the same problem.. But my 05 RS, STD, and X all don't have it!
How close does the file come to rubbing on your RS model?
>:D
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Thanks for the replies everyone :) It seems to be a widespread feature .Cant see it being a problem but just an annoying observation . Funny how when you notice something you can help keep looking at it :( I dont think I will bend the file :o I may run the risk of it binding on the other side if I bend it too much .
Interesting observation about the Black swisstool file .
Dunc
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Similar to Corrugated, on my RS it is solidly in place!
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Similar to Corrugated, on my RS it is solidly in place!
The RS has no file http://www.swissarmy.com/MultiTools/Pages/Product.aspx?category=doityourself&product=53935&
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OMG! You are totally right! I am thinking about my X model.... That is my bad!!!! :pok: I always get the X and RS mixed up!
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OMG! You are totally righ talt! I amking about my X model.... That is my bad!!!! :pok: I always get the X and RS mixed up!
hehe, we knew what you meant LM! :D
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Do the newer Swisstools have thicker files without the problem while the older ones have thinner files with the problem? If so, what year(s) should I look for or avoid?
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My ST is an 05 model and I have never noticed this but now it has been mentioned I will have to get into work to pick it up and check I left it after taking it in to put new desks together but this will drive me nuts 'till I get to find out
Did somebody say obsessive !
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Do the newer Swisstools have thicker files without the problem while the older ones have thinner files with the problem? If so, what year(s) should I look for or avoid?
I really dont know :( This is something I'm trying to find out . My std Swisstools with files are both older ones . My RS , the boats RS and a mates RS are all newer ones but dont have files ::)
Carl please dont let this put you off getting a Swisstool , it really isnt a problem more of an observation .
Dunc
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My ST is an 05 model and I have never noticed this but now it has been mentioned I will have to get into work to pick it up and check I left it after taking it in to put new desks together but this will drive me nuts 'till I get to find out
Did somebody say obsessive !
Please let us know . A pic would be good too
Dunc
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Do the newer Swisstools have thicker files without the problem while the older ones have thinner files with the problem? If so, what year(s) should I look for or avoid?
Like Dunc said, it's really not a problem more of an observation :), all swisstools are bulletproof so don't let anything put you off getting one :)
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My ST is an 05 model and I have never noticed this but now it has been mentioned I will have to get into work to pick it up and check I left it after taking it in to put new desks together but this will drive me nuts 'till I get to find out
Did somebody say obsessive !
Please let us know . A pic would be good too
Dunc
Will need SWMBO to help I don't get on with modern technosorcery
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Do the newer Swisstools have thicker files without the problem while the older ones have thinner files with the problem? If so, what year(s) should I look for or avoid?
Like Dunc said, it's really not a problem more of an observation :), all swisstools are bulletproof so don't let anything put you off getting one :)
its just that this tool has had plenty of time to mature since 1999 but nontheless, its probably still the best on the market right now for my needs