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Title: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Gadget Guy on May 27, 2013, 07:30:35 PM
Sometimes when a tool has been around for awhile it gets cast away for the latest new gadget. I've owned a Pocketwrench and Pocketwrench II for a long time now. I usually have one in with my multitool sheath as an extra edc tool. I also carry one in my bicycle tool bag and I have a few floating around in my shop.

I've been carrying the Pocketwrench II lately and I've found new love for this great tool. Not only is it handy, but it is strong enough to do just about any task that you throw at it. Made of 420 stainless steel it is a tough little bugger.  :tu:

I'm going to be ordering 5 more pretty soon. At $10 each, that is really hard to beat!

http://www.pocketwrenchtool.com/

Note: I'm not affiliated with Burktec in any way, I just love their Pocketwrench II.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on May 27, 2013, 07:36:16 PM
GG, the Pocket wrench is a great tool! I keep one handy most of the time.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Gadget Guy on May 27, 2013, 07:38:50 PM
GG, the Pocket wrench is a great tool! I keep one handy most of the time.

It sure is!   :tu:

I'm not really collecting pocket tools anymore so I really appreciate a tool that does the job and doesn't cost a ton of $$$. The Pocketwrench II and the LM Brewzer are the best bang for your buck, IMO. 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nuphoria on May 27, 2013, 07:55:53 PM
It's certainly one of the best value pocket tools out there, and extremely useful too :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on May 27, 2013, 08:22:45 PM
This turtle has its PocketWrench II handy. Ready to fix any problems it encounters.   :D    :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Gadget Guy on May 27, 2013, 08:26:08 PM
 :rofl:  Nice!   :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Syph007 on May 27, 2013, 08:30:08 PM
Ive bought a few one piece tools but the pocketwrench 2 is the only one I kept.  And then I bought a second one. :D  Very affordable, and a great companion to an MT or sak.  :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on May 27, 2013, 11:31:59 PM
Some day I hope to find one of the older pocketwrench II made out of chrome vanadium. I saw one on the bay some time back and it went kind of high. Seems like they were made by Latshaw Tool.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 28, 2013, 02:40:04 AM
If you're nor worried about the finish on the but, the Pocket wrench II has to be one of the best one pieces out there.  The only other tool in the same the class is the Leather man Piranha
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nuphoria on May 28, 2013, 02:08:05 PM
Out of interest, what is a Pocketwrench I?!
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 28, 2013, 04:05:22 PM
Out of interest, what is a Pocketwrench I?!

I'd like to see one...
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Gadget Guy on May 28, 2013, 07:55:11 PM
Out of interest, what is a Pocketwrench I?!

The original Pocketwrench (or Pocketwrench I) was black and came out roughly 20+ years ago. I have one somewhere but for the life of me I can't find it. If I do I'll post some pictures of it.   :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on May 28, 2013, 09:31:26 PM
Please do. :tu: I've heard of them, and have searched for pics but never found any. I'm also a big fan of the Pocketwrench II. Very useful bit of kit. :salute:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Gadget Guy on May 28, 2013, 09:32:43 PM
Please do. :tu: I've heard of them, and have searched for pics but never found any. I'm also a big fan of the Pocketwrench II. Very useful bit of kit. :salute:

Will do...   :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Gadget Guy on May 28, 2013, 09:35:49 PM
I just found my black chrome vanadium Pocketwrench II.   :drool:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 28, 2013, 09:47:53 PM
I just found my black chrome vanadium Pocketwrench II.   :drool:

So, was there ever a Pocketwrench I??? :ahhh
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Gadget Guy on May 28, 2013, 09:53:05 PM
I just found my black chrome vanadium Pocketwrench II.   :drool:

So, was there ever a Pocketwrench I??? :ahhh

I am going by memory here. I believe that my original Pocketwrench didn't say II on it. It was black with deep etching. I could be wrong, but I'll keep looking for my original one.   :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on May 28, 2013, 10:05:59 PM
Were there any design differences besides the color? ie. thickness, inch and metric scales, ...
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 28, 2013, 10:35:53 PM
I think it's a marketing thing:

Let's call it PocketWrench II  That way everyone thinks its improved.  :D ;)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Syph007 on May 28, 2013, 10:39:49 PM
I think it's a marketing thing:

Let's call it PocketWrench II  That way everyone thinks its improved.  :D ;)

But what if they make a III?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on May 28, 2013, 10:47:32 PM
I think it's a marketing thing:

Let's call it PocketWrench II  That way everyone thinks its improved.  :D ;)

But what if they make a III?

Please no.  Lately all the improvements made to my favorite tools have been "improvements". ::) Let's just keep it as is, perfect :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Metropolicity on May 29, 2013, 02:07:38 AM
I even got one BO'd!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/29/uzejuja9.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: getahl on May 29, 2013, 04:53:28 AM
I have a couple. They're handy companions that slip neatly into the back pocket of a Leatherman sheath. The box-wrench aspect limits it a bit, but it is great on exposed nuts. I have to ask, why the preference for the chrome vanadium versus the stainless? This is usually an argument I see pertaining to Case slipjoints on the Traditional knife sub-forum over at BF.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on May 29, 2013, 06:59:36 AM
Here is an interesting thread on the Latshaw PocketWrench II (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,16106.0.html).
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on May 29, 2013, 07:14:16 AM
In this thread (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,4000.0.html) there is a pic of the pocketwrench in Stormdranes post.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on May 29, 2013, 11:39:02 AM


(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/Stormdrane/pocketwrenchand4waypocketscrewdrive.jpg)

Here's the pic from it. :tu: No scales on it.

Edit: ok, this was weird. I quoted David but ended up quoting Terry's post from another thread back in May 2006. :think:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: styx on May 29, 2013, 11:45:47 AM
That looks like a really useful little tool. How sturdy are  the teeth, i.e. how easily do they strip?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Gadget Guy on May 29, 2013, 05:18:07 PM
Glad to see that picture, I thought I was going crazy!   :D  IIRC, they came in stainless and black in the original run but who really knows, it has been years and my memory isn't what it once was.   :rofl:  I'll keep looking...

Just call me GG123, I'll get a picture tomorrow!   :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on May 29, 2013, 05:40:47 PM
Glad to see that picture, I thought I was going crazy!   :D  IIRC, they came in stainless and black in the original run but who really knows, it has been years and my memory isn't what it once was.   :rofl:  I'll keep looking...

Just call me GG123, I'll get a picture tomorrow!    :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:


 :rofl:    :rofl:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: ciccio90 on May 29, 2013, 06:18:30 PM
i purchased two pocket wrench right now"""""""""""!!! must have to do tool :tool: :climber: :multi: :salute:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on May 29, 2013, 09:16:57 PM
That looks like a really useful little tool. How sturdy are  the teeth, i.e. how easily do they strip?

They don't strip. :D Usually the bolts are the ones that end up being marred after an encounter with the PW2. ;) It's a very tough tool and it sometimes leaves a mark on the bolts.

The small teeth make it good for both metric and imperial size bolts and it also works well with those LM pivot bolts.

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/Modification/IMG_20130105_144021.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Syph007 on May 29, 2013, 09:22:47 PM
Oh right I forgot about using it on the LM pivots, that was a nice find.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: styx on May 29, 2013, 10:28:53 PM
That looks like a really useful little tool. How sturdy are  the teeth, i.e. how easily do they strip?

They don't strip. :D Usually the bolts are the ones that end up being marred after an encounter with the PW2. ;) It's a very tough tool and it sometimes leaves a mark on the bolts.

The small teeth make it good for both metric and imperial size bolts and it also works well with those LM pivot bolts.

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/Modification/IMG_20130105_144021.jpg)

Thanks. that's great news considering I could be getting one
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on May 29, 2013, 10:37:45 PM
It saved lots of chisels from my father who used to use them to pop open paint cans and pry stuff. :ahhh Now he uses a PW2 :2tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: thebullfrog on May 29, 2013, 11:13:48 PM
Glad to see that picture, I thought I was going crazy!   :D  IIRC, they came in stainless and black in the original run but who really knows, it has been years and my memory isn't what it once was.   :rofl:  I'll keep looking...

Just call me GG123, I'll get a picture tomorrow!    :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:


 :rofl:    :rofl:

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I was going to order one a couple weeks ago but Amazon was sold out. I'm waiting until I have to get something else from Amazon at the same to to save the shipping costs.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on May 29, 2013, 11:20:35 PM
Why Amazon? Doesn't Lee Valley do those free US shipping weeks every now and then anymore?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: thebullfrog on May 30, 2013, 12:03:03 AM
Because I always forget Lee Valley exists and have never once looked at their site? lol
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Sparky415 on May 30, 2013, 11:30:13 AM
I think it's a marketing thing:

Let's call it PocketWrench II  That way everyone thinks its improved.  :D ;)

But what if they make a III?

 ;)

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,39691.msg643103.html#msg643103
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on July 08, 2013, 09:11:08 PM
Here is a pic of a Pocketwrench II made of chrome vanadium with a black finish.   :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on July 08, 2013, 09:16:48 PM
Nice. 8) Where did you find one?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on July 08, 2013, 09:21:36 PM
Nice. 8) Where did you find one?

Found it on ebay the other day.    :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on July 08, 2013, 09:33:49 PM
Nice. 8) Where did you find one?

Found it on ebay the other day.    :)

I've just added a pocketwrench feed to my eBay. Only ones I ever stumble upon on eBay are the TW versions. I'm glad you found one. :2tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on July 08, 2013, 11:45:37 PM
Nice. 8) Where did you find one?

Found it on ebay the other day.    :)

I've just added a pocketwrench feed to my eBay. Only ones I ever stumble upon on eBay are the TW versions. I'm glad you found one. :2tu:

I hope you find one enki_ck. there do seem to be more of the TW's about. I'm still looking for the Latshaw USA and McFeely's PWII's
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: colt 1911 on July 11, 2013, 10:17:46 PM
I am sold !! been carrying it around for a few months and it has saved my bacon countless times.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: JAfromMn on July 14, 2013, 09:08:46 PM
I really really really need to replace my pw2

one of the best one piece tools I've owned
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on July 15, 2013, 12:02:02 AM
I really really really need to replace my pw2

one of the best one piece tools I've owned

Did you lose yours?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: JAfromMn on July 15, 2013, 12:06:26 AM
I really really really need to replace my pw2

one of the best one piece tools I've owned

Did you lose yours?

nope foolishly traded.

I messed up a trade and used it to satisfy my end of the deal. :facepalm:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on July 15, 2013, 12:11:57 AM
I really really really need to replace my pw2

one of the best one piece tools I've owned

Did you lose yours?

nope foolishly traded.

I messed up a trade and used it to satisfy my end of the deal. :facepalm:

You missed out on a free shipping deal from LeeValley about a week ago. They have them for $13,50 and have the US version and a couple $ shipping now.

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=61101&cat=1,43456
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on July 15, 2013, 12:39:12 AM
There is always http://www.pocketwrenchtool.com/ .  It ends up being fairly salty for just one, but not a bad deal if you get four or five.  Keep one or two as backups, give the rest away to your friends or save for stocking stuffers...  :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: JAfromMn on July 15, 2013, 12:42:48 AM
I really really really need to replace my pw2

one of the best one piece tools I've owned

Did you lose yours?

nope foolishly traded.

I messed up a trade and used it to satisfy my end of the deal. :facepalm:

You missed out on a free shipping deal from LeeValley about a week ago. They have them for $13,50 and have the US version and a couple $ shipping now.

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=61101&cat=1,43456

I missed out on the sale.

there's a few neat tools I'd like to pick up from there.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on September 08, 2013, 02:12:14 PM
I find a chrome vanadium one for 10€ in Europe, my eyes light up, I'm :woohoo: , and then comes the checkout shock. 31€ shipping. :rant:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on September 08, 2013, 06:27:24 PM
Wow that is a outrageous shipping charge.    :o    Did you go ahead and get it?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Sparky415 on September 08, 2013, 06:51:09 PM
I find a chrome vanadium one for 10€ in Europe, my eyes light up, I'm :woohoo: , and then comes the checkout shock. 31€ shipping. :rant:

Smurf!  :rofl:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on September 08, 2013, 07:38:54 PM
Wow that is a outrageous shipping charge.    :o    Did you go ahead and get it?

I'm still thinking what else I could add to the package to justify the shipping or maybe trying to persuade them that 31€ shipping is a bit too much for something that fits in a letter envelope. ::)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on September 09, 2013, 07:34:24 AM
I hope it works out for you Nik. You really need a CV PWII.   :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: styx on September 09, 2013, 09:43:27 AM
Good luck with that Enki. They will probably give you some crazy, illogical excuse
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on September 27, 2013, 02:00:43 PM
Family picture time. :D  The weather is terrible here so no lighting for better pics so this will have to do for now. I'll try to remember to post better ones though. ;)

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/Mics/d1f3932e-5cec-4c89-891c-31ba99490cbb_zps36f2e257.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Mr. Whippy on September 27, 2013, 02:06:11 PM
Family picture time. :D  The weather is terrible here so no lighting for better pics so this will have to do for now. I'll try to remember to post better ones though. ;)

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/Mics/d1f3932e-5cec-4c89-891c-31ba99490cbb_zps36f2e257.jpg)

Sweet!  That Cr-V looks brand new!  Nice collection. :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on September 27, 2013, 02:50:02 PM
Family picture time. :D  The weather is terrible here so no lighting for better pics so this will have to do for now. I'll try to remember to post better ones though. ;)

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/Mics/d1f3932e-5cec-4c89-891c-31ba99490cbb_zps36f2e257.jpg

Sweet!  That Cr-V looks brand new!  Nice collection. :tu:

Well it is brand new old stock. :D I found it in a shop in Luxembourg and piggybacked on the order a friend placed there. Their S&H charges to me were way to high. 30 Euro and change.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: pfrsantos on September 27, 2013, 06:05:34 PM
I find a chrome vanadium one for 10€ in Europe, my eyes light up, I'm :woohoo: , and then comes the checkout shock. 31€ shipping. :rant:

Smurf!  :rofl:

Pretty much what happens to us in Europe when we see the "cheap" stuff in USA sites...

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on September 27, 2013, 06:13:50 PM
I find a chrome vanadium one for 10€ in Europe, my eyes light up, I'm :woohoo: , and then comes the checkout shock. 31€ shipping. :rant:

Smurf!  :rofl:

Pretty much what happens to us in Europe when we see the "cheap" stuff in USA sites...

 :facepalm:

But I AM in Europe. ;)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: pfrsantos on September 27, 2013, 06:43:47 PM
(http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4851072191759024&pid=15.1)
 :oops:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on September 27, 2013, 07:02:46 PM
Family picture time. :D  The weather is terrible here so no lighting for better pics so this will have to do for now. I'll try to remember to post better ones though. ;)

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/Mics/d1f3932e-5cec-4c89-891c-31ba99490cbb_zps36f2e257.jpg)

Glad to see the CV PWII has arrived.   :tu:   They are   8)    :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Raukodur on October 14, 2013, 02:19:38 PM
Two pics of the pocketwrench on my keyring.

Especially like its symbiotic relationship with the philips key - added functionality when combined.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on November 29, 2013, 09:18:40 PM
Orginal PocketWrench    :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 29, 2013, 09:21:33 PM
Orginal PocketWrench    :)

That is awesome!  Nice find. :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on November 29, 2013, 09:28:14 PM
Orginal PocketWrench    :)
(http://forum.multitool.org/keychain-one-piece-tools/new-love-for-the-pocketwrench-ii/?action=dlattach;attach=88842;image)

:drool:

I was just zooming in on your EDC picture to see if the PW there had the scale markings. :D

Great find. :cheers:

Now we need a new family picture. :pok:

:D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 29, 2013, 09:34:31 PM
Where did you find it?  That's got to be a rarity!
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on November 29, 2013, 09:42:34 PM
Where did you find it?  That's got to be a rarity!

The only other person I know on the forum who has one is Stormdrane.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: obonaven on December 05, 2013, 03:44:43 AM
How about this clone? Anyone have this?  How does it compare?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Pocket-Wrench-with-Scale-Stainless-Steel-Multi-functional-EDC-Gear/1477120516.html
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on December 05, 2013, 06:12:46 AM
Where did you find it?  That's got to be a rarity!

Mr. W, I found it on ebay. It is the only one I've ever seen other than a pic of Stromdranes.


enki_ck here is a family pic for you.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: bmot on December 05, 2013, 10:15:05 AM
How about this clone? Anyone have this?  How does it compare?

http://www.aliexpress.com...-EDC-Gear/1477120516.html (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Pocket-Wrench-with-Scale-Stainless-Steel-Multi-functional-EDC-Gear/1477120516.html)


It's kinda funny how they use the 'in use' picks of the real PWII... :facepalm:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on December 05, 2013, 11:51:09 AM
How about this clone? Anyone have this?  How does it compare?

http://www.aliexpress.com...-EDC-Gear/1477120516.html (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Pocket-Wrench-with-Scale-Stainless-Steel-Multi-functional-EDC-Gear/1477120516.html)


It's kinda funny how they use the 'in use' picks of the real PWII... :facepalm:

Yeah, I noticed that too. ::)

Thanks for the pic, David. :2tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: styx on December 05, 2013, 12:39:03 PM
don't know about y'all but i find it to be a really good bottle opener
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: ironraven on December 10, 2013, 05:36:33 AM
How about this clone? Anyone have this?  How does it compare?

http://www.aliexpress.com...-EDC-Gear/1477120516.html (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Pocket-Wrench-with-Scale-Stainless-Steel-Multi-functional-EDC-Gear/1477120516.html)


It's kinda funny how they use the 'in use' picks of the real PWII... :facepalm:

HEHEHEHEHE That's a good one.

Look at their drawing. Assuming everything is scale, it's going to be a lot thinner than a true PocketWrench. Probably softer, to. For $33, you can buy 5 or 6 sucktastic clones from the conmen of the far east, or if you can't find the real thing, buy a Pirahna.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Mr. Whippy on December 10, 2013, 06:57:16 PM
Where did you find it?  That's got to be a rarity!

Mr. W, I found it on ebay. It is the only one I've ever seen other than a pic of Stromdranes.


enki_ck here is a family pic for you.

That's a beauty shot for sure.  :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Boyen on January 03, 2014, 11:50:55 PM
HEHEHEHEHE That's a good one.

Look at their drawing. Assuming everything is scale, it's going to be a lot thinner than a true PocketWrench. Probably softer, to.

I somewhat doubt that.. Stainless Steel is kind of hard to mess up and the thickness in the pictures looks the same.
It's pretty much what happens when things get outsourced in China, they show up much cheaper but exactly the same as their much more expensive "real" thing. All that extra $ you spent on the tools is all marketing  :facepalm: and keep in mind, even for 6$ each they're still making a profit on it! So the real costs of making this thing are probably around 3$ meaning that on each pocketwrench a whopping 16$ profit is made.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: JAfromMn on January 03, 2014, 11:58:07 PM
I really need to get one of these again.

I used my old one to pay off a debt.


it just may be the best one piece tool I have Used
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on January 04, 2014, 12:07:14 AM
HEHEHEHEHE That's a good one.

Look at their drawing. Assuming everything is scale, it's going to be a lot thinner than a true PocketWrench. Probably softer, to.

I somewhat doubt that.. Stainless Steel is kind of hard to mess up and the thickness in the pictures looks the same.
It's pretty much what happens when things get outsourced in China, they show up much cheaper but exactly the same as their much more expensive "real" thing. All that extra $ you spent on the tools is all marketing  :facepalm: and keep in mind, even for 6$ each they're still making a profit on it! So the real costs of making this thing are probably around 3$ meaning that on each pocketwrench a whopping 16$ profit is made.

How? The real one is $10,50 :shrug:

Correction $14.95 :-\ Seems they went up since last year but still no $16 profit to be made. (Free shipping from Lee Valley currently too)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Wilfried on January 04, 2014, 12:52:17 AM
Sometimes when a tool has been around for awhile it gets cast away for the latest new gadget. I've owned a Pocketwrench and Pocketwrench II for a long time now. I usually have one in with my multitool sheath as an extra edc tool. I also carry one in my bicycle tool bag and I have a few floating around in my shop.

I've been carrying the Pocketwrench II lately and I've found new love for this great tool. Not only is it handy, but it is strong enough to do just about any task that you throw at it. Made of 420 stainless steel it is a tough little bugger.  :tu:

I'm going to be ordering 5 more pretty soon. At $10 each, that is really hard to beat!

http://www.pocketwrenchtool.com/

Note: I'm not affiliated with Burktec in any way, I just love their Pocketwrench II.


There is still some space left in my Leatherman pouch, so I'll expect it to fit in just nicely.    :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Boyen on January 04, 2014, 11:44:29 AM
How? The real one is $10,50 :shrug:

Correction $14.95 :-\ Seems they went up since last year but still no $16 profit to be made. (Free shipping from Lee Valley currently too)
Shrug, just did a google search, none of the first hits go as low as $15, my first three hits at google: 20$ (http://www.pocketwrenchtool.com/), 20 pound (http://www.rutlands.co.uk/sp+woodworking-hand-tools-screwdrivers-pocket-wrench-pocket-wrench-pocketwrench+dk7112), 22 dollar (http://www.amazon.com/Burketek-Pocket-Wrench-II-Set/dp/B0089SI412). Anyway, it's not really the point I was making, which was that it wasn't a fake and that tools mass produced in China are being sold for way too much.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on January 04, 2014, 07:02:22 PM
Lee Valleys free shipping is on purchases over $40. Not quite as free as in years past.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on February 01, 2014, 07:35:43 PM
The Latshaw PocketWrench II stainless USA came today.     :mail:   
Will try and get some comparsion pics with the Latshaw PWII TW when I get some time. Headed off to work shortly.     :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on February 01, 2014, 09:49:08 PM
Nice. :tu:

How are the teeth on it compared to the regular PW2, good or rounded like on the plated Latshaw one?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on February 02, 2014, 01:10:12 AM
They're not as sharp as the current production but sharper than the plated one.

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Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on March 01, 2014, 09:24:47 PM
Latshaw Pocketwrench II USA & TW
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on March 01, 2014, 09:33:43 PM
Latshaw Pocketwrench II USA & TW

Thanks for the pic. :cheers:

So how many versions of it are there, the five (PW 1, SS, CV, Latshaw US and TW) or are there any more? ANd do you know the chronology of production, from when till when each one was made?   
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on March 01, 2014, 10:05:39 PM
Latshaw Pocketwrench II USA & TW

Thanks for the pic. :cheers:

So how many versions of it are there, the five (PW 1, SS, CV, Latshaw US and TW) or are there any more? ANd do you know the chronology of production, from when till when each one was made?   

There is also a Latshaw PWII in CV there is a pic of one in this  thread (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=16106.0). There is also a PWII marked Mcfeely's which is a hardware type Co. Proably a advertisment thing. I do not know the chronology of their production. As it stands at the moment there are two PWII's that I do not have yet.    :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on March 01, 2014, 10:16:31 PM
Latshaw Pocketwrench II USA & TW

Thanks for the pic. :cheers:

So how many versions of it are there, the five (PW 1, SS, CV, Latshaw US and TW) or are there any more? ANd do you know the chronology of production, from when till when each one was made?   

There is also a Latshaw PWII in CV there is a pic of one in this  thread (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=16106.0). There is also a PWII marked Mcfeely's which is a hardware type Co. Proably a advertisment thing. I do not know the chronology of their production. As it stands at the moment there are two PWII's that I do not have yet.    :)

I'm asking cause there are some plans to rejuvinate the multitool wiki and I'd maybe add a OPMT section, so an article abotu the PW IIs would be a must. :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on March 01, 2014, 10:33:36 PM
Latshaw Pocketwrench II USA & TW

Thanks for the pic. :cheers:

So how many versions of it are there, the five (PW 1, SS, CV, Latshaw US and TW) or are there any more? ANd do you know the chronology of production, from when till when each one was made?   

There is also a Latshaw PWII in CV there is a pic of one in this  thread (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=16106.0). There is also a PWII marked Mcfeely's which is a hardware type Co. Proably a advertisment thing. I do not know the chronology of their production. As it stands at the moment there are two PWII's that I do not have yet.    :)

I'm asking cause there are some plans to rejuvinate the multitool wiki and I'd maybe add a OPMT section, so an article abotu the PW IIs would be a must. :D

A must indeed!   :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Toolslinger on March 02, 2014, 01:54:03 AM
Stumbled onto this thread while doing some research on pocketable tools to complement my MT. Thinking I'll be picking one up at the local Lee Valley this coming week. Should fit nicely in my current sheath setup and translate over into a Skinth at a later date.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on March 20, 2014, 06:00:50 AM
Thanks to the help of Nikola I was able to aquire this McFreely's Pocketwrench II. Thank you Nikola for you generous help.  :salute:  I might add the teeth are the more rounded type of the earlier Pocketwrench II's.    :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Toolslinger on March 20, 2014, 01:25:49 PM
Loving my Pocketwrench II. Been carrying and using it for just over a week now. Love the form factor and it's quite functional to boot! Slips nicely into the belt pouch with my other MT accessories. Loved it so much, that I bought a backup just in case :tu:.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on March 20, 2014, 05:41:02 PM
Loving my Pocketwrench II. Been carrying and using it for just over a week now. Love the form factor and it's quite functional to boot! Slips nicely into the belt pouch with my other MT accessories. Loved it so much, that I bought a backup just in case :tu:.


Yes, it is a good piece of kit. It comes in handy all the time. Glad you are liking the PWII TS     :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: JAfromMn on March 20, 2014, 06:33:55 PM
I really need to get one of these again.

I used my old one to pay off a debt.


it just may be the best one piece tool I have Used

I'm back in the club. 

Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on March 20, 2014, 07:46:03 PM
Thanks to the help of Nikola I was able to aquire this McFreely's Pocketwrench II. Thank you Nikola for you generous help.  :salute:  I might add the teeth are the more rounded type of the earlier Pocketwrench II's.    :)
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=45219.0;attach=119771;image)

No problem, I'm just glad you were able to buy it before someone else did. :tu:

So you're just missing the Latshaw CV now?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on March 21, 2014, 05:56:55 AM
Nikola the Latshaw CV is the only known one I'm missing. Who knows for sure at this point. There may be others but we shall have to wait and see what comes up for sale. I wish we knew more about the history of the pocketwrench.    :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Kampfer on March 21, 2014, 06:54:38 AM
Going to get one to try out.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: JAfromMn on March 21, 2014, 10:48:29 PM
Going to get one to try out.
great

that is the only real way to find out if you will prefer it to the piranha or not.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: styx on March 29, 2014, 02:58:00 PM
did anyone try to use the LM bits in the hex cout out? I know it works damn good with regular bits but this might be a bit extended versatility
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on March 29, 2014, 03:49:12 PM
Yes, it does, the LM bits are just longer, flattened, regular bits. But I did just re-test it. ;)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: styx on March 29, 2014, 03:51:25 PM
 :woohoo: :woohoo:
i know i'll go broke now
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: JAfromMn on March 31, 2014, 03:51:45 AM
Pocket wrench 2 owners

I want to highly recommended Chapman bits for your pw2

http://www.chapmanmfg.com/AboutChapmanTools.html#anchor_274

They stay in place and won't fall out.

scroll down the page to learn about the bits :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: SAKchief on March 31, 2014, 05:43:37 AM
Just got the SS version today.

It's a bummer that the ruler engravings aren't double sided...

but otherwise i'm pretty happy with it.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Cogito on March 31, 2014, 05:46:10 AM
Is there a reason to go with a pocket wrench 2 vs the pocket wrench 3?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on March 31, 2014, 06:30:00 AM
Is there a reason to go with a pocket wrench 2 vs the pocket wrench 3?

Yes the reason to go with the PWII is because the PWIII doesn't exist yet. At least that I'm aware of at the moment.    :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: JAfromMn on March 31, 2014, 07:28:02 AM
Got to get my hands on the pw3  :facepalm:

Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Kampfer on March 31, 2014, 09:04:16 AM
Pocket wrench 2 owners

I want to highly recommended Chapman bits for your pw2

http://www.chapmanmfg.com/AboutChapmanTools.html#anchor_274

They stay in place and won't fall out.

scroll down the page to learn about the bits :)
Get piranha 2 :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on March 31, 2014, 01:10:22 PM
Is there a reason to go with a pocket wrench 2 vs the pocket wrench 3?

Yes the reason to go with the PWII is because the PWIII doesn't exist yet. At least that I'm aware of at the moment.    :D

Unless you count the PW Slim (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,39691.0), but that's more of a MTO special. ;)   
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: lister on March 31, 2014, 03:05:17 PM
Is there a reason to go with a pocket wrench 2 vs the pocket wrench 3?

Yes the reason to go with the PWII is because the PWIII doesn't exist yet. At least that I'm aware of at the moment.    :D

Unless you count the PW Slim (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,39691.0), but that's more of a MTO special. ;)

How did that mod hold up in the long run?   :think:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on April 05, 2014, 08:01:55 PM
A couple different packaging.    :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on April 05, 2014, 08:16:45 PM
Never seen the tubular one. :tu:

Is there a reason to go with a pocket wrench 2 vs the pocket wrench 3?

Yes the reason to go with the PWII is because the PWIII doesn't exist yet. At least that I'm aware of at the moment.    :D

Unless you count the PW Slim (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,39691.0), but that's more of a MTO special. ;)

How did that mod hold up in the long run?   :think:

Don't know, never did it. Maybe a bump of that thread might get you answers from the guys who did. I think Sparky still carries his.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Sparky415 on April 06, 2014, 10:09:02 PM
^^^  :salute:

I use mine for light prying, scraping and nut tightening and had no problems so far  :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Raukodur on April 07, 2014, 12:54:18 AM
Pocket wrench 2 owners

I want to highly recommended Chapman bits for your pw2

http://www.chapmanmfg.com/AboutChapmanTools.html#anchor_274

They stay in place and won't fall out.

scroll down the page to learn about the bits :)

I find it works very well with the philips keyring I have, in between the philips end and the keyring end there is a hex section, which fits the pocketwrench driver exactly. Enhances the functionality of both keyring tools.

(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0046/8352/products/ScrewdriverKeyRing_large.jpg?v=1299612714)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on April 07, 2014, 02:32:14 AM
That is a good idea. Thank you for sharing.    :tu:    :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on April 07, 2014, 02:42:47 AM
Here are a couple pics.    :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: lister on April 07, 2014, 10:08:40 AM
Never seen the tubular one. :tu:

Is there a reason to go with a pocket wrench 2 vs the pocket wrench 3?

Yes the reason to go with the PWII is because the PWIII doesn't exist yet. At least that I'm aware of at the moment.    :D

Unless you count the PW Slim (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,39691.0), but that's more of a MTO special. ;)

How did that mod hold up in the long run?   :think:

Don't know, never did it. Maybe a bump of that thread might get you answers from the guys who did. I think Sparky still carries his.

^^^  :salute:

I use mine for light prying, scraping and nut tightening and had no problems so far  :tu:

I am going to use the fake pwII from the DX to try this out.   :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: av8r1 on April 11, 2014, 07:07:19 AM
Wow, I want one of those "slim" PWs.  That's the best pocket wrench I've seen on the market; it would be great to back up MT pliers when you need to hold a bolt and turn a nut or whatever. The full size version just looks too bulky at the handle.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Kampfer on May 09, 2014, 06:17:33 PM
I could not resist any longer, bought one, testing today. :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on May 09, 2014, 08:09:52 PM
I could not resist any longer, bought one, testing today. :tu:

I have a feeling it might bump the Croc from your EDC. :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: JAfromMn on May 09, 2014, 08:53:34 PM
I removed my 4 inch crescent wrench from my edc in favor of a pw2

it handles alot more sizes of bolts and will hold a 1/4 bit.

Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Kampfer on May 10, 2014, 01:46:28 AM
I could not resist any longer, bought one, testing today. :tu:

I have a feeling it might bump the Croc from your EDC. :D

It surely did exactly that.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Kampfer on May 11, 2014, 08:47:13 PM
I tried to tighten a screw in the gap between baby car seat and it's base, first I use the mini surge, not enough room for the tool to work ( the driver doesn't lock at 90*) ; and not enough level age for just using the bit. Here comes in the new PWII!
I use it's bit driver to turn the bit. Worked great! That is something Croc can not do.

Never thought I need a bit driver but I was wrong.

Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: ironraven on May 18, 2014, 04:26:59 AM
So you just put a hair bungie against the bit? BRILLIANT!

I've always had trouble keeping the bit in place in my PW and my Croc.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on May 18, 2014, 05:16:27 AM
I've always had trouble keeping the bit in place in my PW and my Croc.

Special bits are available for the PWII with stops and ball detents to hold them in place.  They are on the expensive side though.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on May 18, 2014, 11:52:57 AM
I've always had trouble keeping the bit in place in my PW and my Croc.

Special bits are available for the PWII with stops and ball detents to hold them in place.  They are on the expensive side though.

Chapman bits are great for that and not that expensive. And the mini ratchet is great. :cheers:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_hi?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Chapman&node=228013

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/Mics/P5180073.jpg)

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/Mics/chapman.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: edcgear on May 18, 2014, 12:27:04 PM
PW II and Chapman...  :D :D

:popcorn:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Kampfer on May 19, 2014, 07:22:51 PM
I use LM bits with PWII so they can be comparable with Mini-Surge.
They fall out from PWII too easy, a small o-ring can fix that.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on May 27, 2014, 06:38:50 PM
This thread is one year old today. Here is a new pic of the different pocketwrenches over time
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on May 27, 2014, 10:03:53 PM
This thread is one year old today. Here is a new pic of the different pocketwrenches over time

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=45219.0;attach=123492;image)


Great looking line up. :dd:

Didn't realize until now that the McFeely's was stamped upside down. Both the text and the teeth of the wrench. Strange. :think:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 27, 2014, 10:52:44 PM
This thread is one year old today. Here is a new pic of the different pocketwrenches over time

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=45219.0;attach=123492;image)


Great looking line up. :dd:

Didn't realize until now that the McFeely's was stamped upside down. Both the text and the teeth of the wrench. Strange. :think:

David, that is an amazing collection.  Thanks for sharing that picture.  :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: parnass on May 28, 2014, 03:20:53 AM
I like the Pocketwrench II, as well, but I wish it was more useful for prying.

Earlier this month, I conducted an informal test using a few of my one hand multitools to remove staples from an envelope.  The Pocketwrench II was the worst of the bunch because both ends are rounded and I couldn't get the tapered end to fit underneath the staple.

The Nite-Ize DoohicKey worked well because I was able to fit a sharp corner of its "screwdriver" end underneath the staple.  The Gerber Artifact and Schrade titanium keychain tool worked better than the Pocketwrench II, too.

Was thinking about whether I should cut a V-shaped slot in the end of the Pocketwrench II as found in the Gerber Artifact and other pry type tools.

(http://parnass.com/images/pocketwrench3.jpg)

(http://parnass.com/images/pocketwrench2.jpg)

Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on May 28, 2014, 07:17:50 AM
Thank you enki_ck and Mr W. The McFreely stamping and teeth are backwards or reversed to the others. It also has different style lettering.

Parnass that might be a good mod. I've thought of several different types of mods but cant seem to make a decision as what I really want to do yet.   :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on May 29, 2014, 01:40:10 PM
Thank you enki_ck and Mr W. The McFreely stamping and teeth are backwards or reversed to the others. It also has different style lettering.

Parnass that might be a good mod. I've thought of several different types of mods but cant seem to make a decision as what I really want to do yet.   :)

Same here. And I agree the PW2's width and angle sometimes make it be far less effective as a pry tool than it should be. I'm most inclined to try and do a Pocketwrench Slim mod.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: lister on May 30, 2014, 02:35:31 PM
Thank you enki_ck and Mr W. The McFreely stamping and teeth are backwards or reversed to the others. It also has different style lettering.

Parnass that might be a good mod. I've thought of several different types of mods but cant seem to make a decision as what I really want to do yet.   :)

Order cheap knockoffs from the dealextreme and do them all! Then find the ones you like and do them on the real thing...  :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Sparky415 on May 30, 2014, 10:12:33 PM
Thank you enki_ck and Mr W. The McFreely stamping and teeth are backwards or reversed to the others. It also has different style lettering.

Parnass that might be a good mod. I've thought of several different types of mods but cant seem to make a decision as what I really want to do yet.   :)

Order cheap knockoffs from the dealextreme and do them all! Then find the ones you like and do them on the real thing...  :D

Sounds like a good plan  :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on June 11, 2014, 07:17:40 PM
I found this original Pocketwrench w/ Brookstone logo on it on the ebay. It has a mirror polish finish with laser engraving instead of the usual stamping. Since I didnt have a good light source the pics dont show it very well. Enjoy.    :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on June 11, 2014, 11:22:16 PM
Another variation. :ahhh

Congrats on the find. :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: parnass on June 13, 2014, 02:46:53 AM
I do not recall where I got these photos.

Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on June 13, 2014, 06:21:50 AM
Those are real interesting and a neat part of history of the Pocketwrench. Thank you for posting those Parnass!    :tu:     :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: kirk13 on July 10, 2014, 02:04:26 AM
I actually used my pocketwrench for the first time yesterday,after carrying the damn thing for two years!

It makes one hell of a Prybar! Used it to pry open the hook on a damages shelf,worked a treat!
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Freaver on August 05, 2014, 02:36:12 PM
This thread is giving me problems...
Ever since I stumbled upon this thread, I've been thinking about getting a PWII, even though I can't really think of a situation where such a tool would have helped me. I just like the idea of having a wrench that can handle pretty much any size nut or bolt.

Now, the big question:
Since funds are a bit scarce at the moment, I'm seriously thinking about buying the copy from DealExtreme. However, I have yet to hear from anybody how good that is, compared to the original. I know the difference can't be that big, but if the one from DX has a tendency to slip on every bolt it touches or the teeth break after a few uses, it'll just be wasted money.
So... Does anybody have experiences with the copy from DealExtreme? Both good and bad; throw it at me, so I can make a proper decision.  :ahhh
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on August 05, 2014, 04:38:50 PM
Would this help?

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=53099.0
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Freaver on August 05, 2014, 07:09:33 PM
Would this help?

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=53099.0

I feel stupid now...  :facepalm:
Thanks for the link.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: neillcurrie on August 05, 2014, 07:39:53 PM
I ordered the DX version last week. Don't have the genuine article to compare it to though.

Outside of the real PW and the DX versions, is there a very close tool on the market that does all they do, and maybe even more?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on August 06, 2014, 03:44:01 AM
I admit to owning several of the real deal and none of the knockoffs for comparison.  If it were me, though, I would wait the extra month or two or however long it takes to save up the funds for the original.  Just my $0.02 though.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Kampfer on August 06, 2014, 03:50:51 AM
I admit to owning several of the real deal and none of the knockoffs for comparison.  If it were me, though, I would wait the extra month or two or however long it takes to save up the funds for the original.  Just my $0.02 though.
+1
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: neillcurrie on August 08, 2014, 02:21:20 AM
I just got my faux PocketWrench from DealExtreme.com. Shipping to the eastern part of the USA took almost exactly a week.
I have to say that I am very pleasantly surprised with the tool. Finish, markings, teeth, and the 1/4" drive all seem very well finished/impressed/cut/, and it's quite a deal for less than $6 shipped. It'll happily live with one of my Leathermen or other MT's.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on August 08, 2014, 02:47:46 AM
Glad you got a good one.00
Let  us know how it works in the long run and if you notice and if you notice any rust.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: neillcurrie on August 08, 2014, 03:46:07 AM
Though I appreciate having the best possible, in this case the tool will only be very occasionally used, and the price difference was a factor.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: powernoodle on August 09, 2014, 10:45:58 PM
You guys are killing me with your sweet toys.  You know I'm going to have to get one now.  (http://smileyicons.net/s/431.gif)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: jackbrouno on August 11, 2014, 04:22:42 PM
I find Pocket wrench too good :drink:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Goatlord666 on August 12, 2014, 02:24:07 AM
dammit...alright! I ordered one. I've always told myself..."nah, those MTO fellas and their steel, tinkering toys, I already have more than enough tools"...then I saw the pictures and the reviews and the raving praises and man I found myself clicking "add to cart"...in this case the "buy it now" button
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on August 13, 2014, 06:45:20 AM
 :tu:  Hope you like it.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Rux on August 14, 2014, 12:53:50 AM
I'm in love with my Pocketwrench II! I use it a few times a week at work and anytime I'm working on my lawn mower.

Thanks again, MT.O for the great give away!
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: powernoodle on August 14, 2014, 03:28:33 AM
I ordered one of the cheap clones to try out.  Lets keep that to ourselves, okay?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Goatlord666 on August 17, 2014, 02:38:13 AM
I ordered one of the cheap clones to try out.  Lets keep that to ourselves, okay?

I was wondering how those were like. let us know about your findings, kind sir!
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Mercury on August 24, 2014, 07:19:27 PM
I've had a Vanadium coated one for years, and Mr Whippy just included a Stainless one in a trade we did.  I was shocked at the difference, the stainless one is so much nicer than the coated one!  The SS one rides in my bag now.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on October 07, 2014, 07:07:35 AM
I ordered one of the cheap clones to try out.  Lets keep that to ourselves, okay?



Okay.     :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on October 07, 2014, 07:10:36 AM
The PWII CV came today. Try to get some pics up soon.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: zoidberg on October 07, 2014, 07:17:28 AM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on October 07, 2014, 07:24:40 AM
A couple quick pics.    :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: TheAverageJoe on October 07, 2014, 02:35:52 PM
You guys are making me want a pwII so much. but not sure I can justify the price for something that wouldn't get much use right now (not often I need a wrench) at the same time... so much want!
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on October 07, 2014, 09:18:41 PM
Nice. :tu:

The SS one is still my favorite one to use. :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: kkokkolis on October 08, 2014, 07:48:13 PM
I just ordered mine. I was waiting for one to come up in the classifieds section but no luck. So one might ship from US (or is it China?), hopefully soon.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on October 14, 2014, 09:38:37 AM
Nice. :tu:

The SS one is still my favorite one to use. :D

I reckon you're right about that enki. The newer PWII's are much better for use.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Goatlord666 on November 24, 2014, 11:53:36 AM
Been using it to fix the AC... man,this tool rocks!

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/24/7b5633b2dfb5fc0ec5f9514956527d7d.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/24/74baa9a6c9584076a046e359f3a8a43a.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Toolslinger on November 24, 2014, 04:26:23 PM
Love my PWII. It's a staple in my EDC kit. It works really well with the LM bit extender to give me a mini right angle driver.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Werkzeug on November 25, 2014, 03:26:31 AM
The more I think about it, the more this seems an ideal mate for my EDC SAK... pair one of these bad boys up with an Explorer or Super Tinker, and I can see the combo being more useful than a Leatherman on its own.

And if I carry all three, I develop superpowers.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: getahl on November 25, 2014, 05:43:22 PM
I have two, but they almost never see use. The box wrench design limits what it can be used on, pretty much just exposed nuts, of the hardware variety. Still, it rides well in a Leatherman sheath, and is light enough to not notice until you need it.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: styx on November 25, 2014, 07:08:52 PM
it works well on the spout end of faucets
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: parnass on December 27, 2014, 05:14:37 AM
I bought my Pocketwrench IIs a few years ago during Christmas season when Lee Valley offered free shipping on everything.

This year, Lee Valley is offering free shipping from Dec 23 to Jan 5, but only on orders of $40 or more.   If you bought 3 PocketWrench IIs they would ship free.   :)

Link: http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=61101&cat=1,70373,70375
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on December 28, 2014, 09:50:16 PM
Thanks for thew heads up Parnass!
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on December 28, 2014, 09:52:18 PM
Little bit of black chrome vandium
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on December 28, 2014, 09:56:18 PM
New group shot     :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on December 28, 2014, 10:05:55 PM
Little bit of black chrome vandium

Did you buy all the stock from a store? :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on December 28, 2014, 10:17:38 PM
Little bit of black chrome vandium

Did you buy all the stock from a store? :D


I've been slowly snagging them off ebay one here one there for around the last year and a half. I'm certain there is a hardware store or two somewhere with old stock gathering dust.    :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Billy Ruffian on February 18, 2015, 08:43:55 PM
This looks feeble alongside David's black/chrome vanadium collection, but I've had the stainless Burktek PWII for a while and I love it, such a great little tool, and always wanted to get my hands on one of the Latshaw black versions, purely for aesthetic reasons.

You just can't buy them over here, but after combing the bay for several months, this landed on my mat today. I love the looks, I love the 'Made in USA' packaging. Now the problem is I'm not sure I can bring myself to rip open the packaging and I guess I'm back on the bay again later, looking for a user version :facepalm:

Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Mr. Whippy on February 18, 2015, 08:48:02 PM
Dude!

That's an uncommon earlier version.  I wouldn't use that one.  :ahhh
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Mr. Whippy on February 18, 2015, 08:49:02 PM
New group shot     :)

That is such a great collection!  Love it.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Billy Ruffian on February 18, 2015, 09:41:20 PM
Um, thanks, sort of what I suspected. What vintage would you say these earlier versions are, I thought the packaging had a sort of early-90's vibe (based on nothing more than the line drawing of a car on the back!)?

Anyway, now you've told me that there's no chance I'll be using it.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Mr. Whippy on February 18, 2015, 09:49:38 PM
David is really the king of PW and PWII,  but I would guess the CrV PWII is from the 90's.  Unlikely after 2000.

A NIB one like that wouldn't get used by me.  I'd find one with some wear already.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Billy Ruffian on February 18, 2015, 11:21:07 PM
I'm on it. Thanks for the advice.
 :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Mercury on February 19, 2015, 01:54:04 AM
I'm with Whippy, that NIB one would be put up in my case for good.  I have a Stainless one that I believe I got in a trade here from Mr. Whippy, along with a Vanadium one that I bought some 15 years ago.  Great little tools.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on February 19, 2015, 06:44:57 AM
Good score there Billy.   :tu:    I wondered who got that one.   :think:    :D


New group shot     :)

That is such a great collection!  Love it.


Thank you Mr. W.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: tallowwaters on February 25, 2015, 05:05:17 AM
Just picked up mu PWII and have already put it to good use repairing a few metering pumps.  Not sure how I lived w/o it.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on February 25, 2015, 06:21:34 AM
Just picked up mu PWII and have already put it to good use repairing a few metering pumps. Not sure how I lived w/o it.

They are handy ain't they!
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on November 12, 2022, 03:51:38 PM
A nice :bump: for this awesome thread!  :woohoo:

I was finally able to track one of these (well 2 actually :whistle: ) and here is a pic of the one I have been carrying :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/CMJQKR2h.jpg)

Really love this thing as much as I thought I would and after seeing all the versions, I would love to track down more but as I have been searching for years for these it isn't likely :ahhh :facepalm:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on November 12, 2022, 04:06:59 PM
 :dd:  Awesome find Poncho.  Congrats
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on November 12, 2022, 04:13:17 PM
Thanks Aloha :hatsoff: lots of great variations in this thread and I would love to track another one or 3 of them down as well :ahhh

Even the knock off version would be cool to have and I missed out on getting one of those as well :facepalm:

I stupidly kept trying to find an original and kept telling myself I would get the knock off if I couldn't find one, well I never found one until now and by the time I decided to get the fake one it was gone as well :oops:

So, it makes it even sweeter to have one now :woohoo:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on November 12, 2022, 04:50:35 PM
Congrats Poncho!    :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on November 12, 2022, 06:05:34 PM
Thanks David :hatsoff: You have been probably the biggest enabler in me wanting one of these over the years :pok: :D

I do thank you for that though ;) :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on November 12, 2022, 06:07:13 PM
Also there are a lot of super good links to other PocketWrench threads in this thread 8) :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on November 12, 2022, 06:17:48 PM
Thanks David :hatsoff: You have been probably the biggest enabler in me wanting one of these over the years :pok: :D

I do thank you for that though ;) :cheers:

David is a nice, friendly guy... and an unabashed enabler  :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on November 12, 2022, 07:43:19 PM
A nice :bump: for this awesome thread!  :woohoo:

I was finally able to track one of these (well 2 actually :whistle: ) and here is a pic of the one I have been carrying :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/CMJQKR2h.jpg)

Really love this thing as much as I thought I would and after seeing all the versions, I would love to track down more but as I have been searching for years for these it isn't likely :ahhh :facepalm:

:ahhh    :ahhh    :ahhh    :ahhh    :ahhh

      :gimme:       :like:

:ahhh    :ahhh    :ahhh    :ahhh    :ahhh
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on November 12, 2022, 09:19:17 PM
Did you buy all the stock from a store? :D



I've been slowly snagging them off ebay one here one there for around the last year and a half. I'm certain there is a hardware store or two somewhere with old stock gathering dust.    :D

And you were right  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/RdVLKwg.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on November 12, 2022, 09:28:11 PM
I read that same post this morning and laughed at how true it was myself :rofl: :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on November 12, 2022, 09:41:40 PM
David is a nice, friendly guy... and an unabashed enabler  :D

Thank you, thank you verah much!    :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on November 15, 2022, 02:54:14 PM
In spite of being an older design and long discontinued, the US-made PW II is still one of the best OPMTs out there IMO.  I’ve been carrying one in my wallet for many years.

If anyone is interested, they do pop up on the ‘bay from time to time at generally reasonable prices.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on November 15, 2022, 04:07:38 PM
 :iagree:  Even when the Titanium craze hit I stuck with my PW2.  Its got me out of jams and has proven itself time and time again.  I never worry about pushing it as hard as I need to and can since its small.  Just yesterday I was prying a stuck metal rack.  I pushed and pulled and finally it broke loose. 

Leverage is limited given its size but man its one heck of a MT. 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: johnnyvol on November 15, 2022, 11:34:33 PM
I've been carrying this one for a couple of years.  Picked it up on Ebay for about $15.  I wish I could find some of the others, especially the black one.   [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on November 15, 2022, 11:38:49 PM
That note book cover  :like:

I would have thought I'd see these PWs at the flea market but I never did.  Maybe one day I too can find a black one. 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on November 17, 2022, 11:36:37 PM
Still carrying mine and truly am glad I tracked it down :woohoo: :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/dTeFsnah.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: cody6268 on November 18, 2022, 03:01:42 PM
I bought mine in 2017 or 2018 used, and I've used the heck out of it. It's rare I don't carry it. I've even worn most of the bluing/black oxide off. The yellow paint was already worn away when I got it. Prybar, alligator wrench, screwdriver, ruler, bit driver--it's done it all. At the time, stainless versions were common, but I went with Chrome Vanadium for toughness.

At the time, I had a Leatherman 6 (wasn't big enough for gate hinges). I had a 4" Craftsman adjustable I carried for bigger jobs (which had the same head as a 6", but a stubby handle), and that was heavy. 6" I often needed for gate hinges, but they were ridiculous to carry around.   The PocketWrench replaced pretty much all of those for EDC, and it offered more functions.

(https://i.postimg.cc/qMZypPzp/IMG-20221114-135559.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on November 18, 2022, 05:12:33 PM
 :like:  Heck of a testimony. 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on November 18, 2022, 06:14:25 PM
:like:  Heck of a testimony.

 :iagree:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on November 24, 2022, 10:58:21 AM
While searching for the PW II, I came across this photo.I don't know if it is the Latshaw PW II or the EDCGear copy. But I do find it interesting that a SnapOn branded PW exists.

(https://i.imgur.com/9HOLoVj.jpg)

Edit:

I looked again and saw a second photo. It appears it is a genuine PW II:

(https://i.imgur.com/B74Bov9.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on November 25, 2022, 01:57:29 PM
  :tu:.     The hunt continues   :ahhh.       :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on December 11, 2022, 05:38:44 PM
Great comment, cody :salute: :tu: and I love the worn look it has as well :drool: :like:

That is very cool about the Snap On version, Adam :ahhh :like:

Still have mine with me at work daily and it is very handy to have around :tu: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on December 12, 2022, 01:16:49 PM
4 PocketWrench II's for sale on eBay from Germany. Seller is unable to ship outside of EU (including Norway..) if anyone is interested. Only $12 each :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on December 12, 2022, 08:09:55 PM
4 PocketWrench II's for sale on eBay from Germany. Seller is unable to ship outside of EU (including Norway..) if anyone is interested. Only $12 each :)

:ahhh

Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on December 13, 2022, 06:05:26 PM
Someone was very lucky this morning. Unfortunately, it was not me  :rant:  :D

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165830577904?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Farmer X on December 13, 2022, 09:14:21 PM
I was not lucky winner, either. Don't feel too bad.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on December 15, 2022, 05:10:36 PM
I didn't see it until you posted the link so I don't feel bad either :whistle: :rofl:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on December 19, 2022, 09:45:12 PM
 :woohoo:


(https://i.imgur.com/Vjm62M9.jpg)

German instructions. I did get it from a seller in Germany... makes sense then  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/PQS0RcA.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4JpT7rz.jpg)


Burktek I assume? 

Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on December 19, 2022, 11:04:28 PM
Excellent find  :salute:

Either Burktek or Latshaw is my guess, but I believe David is more knowledgeable on this subject than I am.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on December 19, 2022, 11:20:43 PM
Good score Matt!    :tu:    Looks like a Latshaw to me.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on December 19, 2022, 11:24:22 PM
 :like: 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on December 19, 2022, 11:57:46 PM
Here's one I've had for a while. But never got a pic up of it.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on December 20, 2022, 12:00:33 AM
Excellent find  :salute:

Either Burktek or Latshaw is my guess, but I believe David is more knowledgeable on this subject than I am.

 :cheers:

:like: 

 :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on December 20, 2022, 12:05:33 AM
Good score Matt!    :tu:    Looks like a Latshaw to me.

Thanks David  :hatsoff:
Do you know a bit more about the origin of the PW/PW II ?  Burktek invented it then Latshaw took over? Or...  :think:

Here's one I've had for a while. But never got a pic up of it.

 :o   ...super teaser  :P
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on December 20, 2022, 12:46:09 AM
Thanks David  :hatsoff:
Do you know a bit more about the origin of the PW/PW II ?  Burktek invented it then Latshaw took over etc.?   :think:

 :o   ...super teaser  :P

If memory servers me correctly. The gentleman from the later Burktek company invented the PW/PWII and Latshaw manufactured it for a while then Burtek was the last seller of it. When the market was flooded with cheap chinese knock-offs a few years back. It put Burktek out of business. Thats my best guess at the moment. I could be totally wrong. That's the way I remember it at the moment.    :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on December 20, 2022, 12:57:34 AM
That's exactly what I thought as well. Thank you  :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: johnnyvol on December 20, 2022, 02:13:50 AM
Maybe it's already been mentioned but what's the difference between the PW and the PWII?  Just the rulers on the sides?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on December 20, 2022, 03:43:27 AM
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-latshaw-burktek-pocket-wrench-3906437354

Not sure but it also looks like the notches are different? 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on December 20, 2022, 04:06:09 AM
Here's one I've had for a while. But never got a pic up of it.

Nice! I didn't know it was ever sold with bits.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on December 20, 2022, 01:02:14 PM
Here's one I've had for a while. But never got a pic up of it.

Self locking? Did you open it?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on December 20, 2022, 01:57:01 PM
Self locking? Did you open it?

Good question?    :ahhh      :think:     Its partially open the tool will slide out but havent had the bits out. I'll have to check after while and see.      :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on December 20, 2022, 02:19:01 PM
:popcorn:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on December 20, 2022, 02:28:07 PM
Good question?    :ahhh      :think:     Its partially open the tool will slide out but havent had the bits out. I'll have to check after while and see.      :D

I would like to offer my services to help you there  :whistle:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Old Boy on December 20, 2022, 04:29:29 PM
Self locking? Did you open it?

I stashed my Burketek wrench and bits somewhere but if memory serves me right my model had bits with ball detent that locked it in place.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on December 20, 2022, 07:16:47 PM
Self Locking.    :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: enki_ck on December 20, 2022, 08:11:27 PM
Awesome :drool:

I'd love me a set of bits like these. Makes the PW2 all that more useful, and would work great with many other OPTs.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on December 20, 2022, 09:25:21 PM
Totally  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on December 20, 2022, 11:10:42 PM
Now I will be spending my evening(s) looking for bits like David's  :facepalm:
 :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on December 26, 2022, 03:32:53 AM
While searching for the PW II, I came across this photo.I don't know if it is the Latshaw PW II or the EDCGear copy. But I do find it interesting that a SnapOn branded PW exists.

(https://i.imgur.com/9HOLoVj.jpg)

Edit:

I looked again and saw a second photo. It appears it is a genuine PW II:

(https://i.imgur.com/B74Bov9.jpg)

I am betting this is a Taiwan PW II. I saw a picture of a Volvo branded PW II that was packaged in a similar manner and had Taiwan stamped on the front side.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on December 27, 2022, 10:50:55 PM
Something shiny came in the mail today  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/d6nZGKt.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on December 28, 2022, 01:15:57 AM
Looks a little strange naked.  Good catch.   :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on December 28, 2022, 02:10:00 AM
Something shiny came in the mail today  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/d6nZGKt.jpg)

Good scores!    :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on December 28, 2022, 02:32:45 AM
Looks a little strange naked.  Good catch.   :like:

I agree. The PWII ruler markings are a functional and aesthetic improvement over the OG PW.

Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on December 28, 2022, 02:33:22 AM
Good scores!    :tu:

Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Farmer X on December 28, 2022, 02:46:34 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on December 28, 2022, 10:55:20 AM
Something shiny came in the mail today  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/d6nZGKt.jpg)

 :o   ...one of the first.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on December 28, 2022, 12:38:49 PM
Awesome pics Stitchy, David and Adam :drool:

I forget to check in in this thread sometimes :facepalm: :oops: :D

Glad I did remember though as it is an awesome tool :like:

Also, congrats on the new finds,  Stitchy and Adam :salute: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on December 28, 2022, 12:38:56 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/W6nEfw7h.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on December 28, 2022, 01:40:26 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on December 28, 2022, 09:41:00 PM
 :cheers: Poncho  ...and what a beautiful pic  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on December 29, 2022, 12:00:52 AM
Thanks Stitchy  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: cody6268 on January 02, 2023, 10:49:19 PM
Has anyone tried the LM Ratchet Driver in the PocketWrench II? I have been looking at upgrading from a simple 1/4" extension to hold bits in my PWII to it to make the tougher jobs easier.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on January 03, 2023, 12:06:26 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/AUtoGAb.jpg)

You will need to devise a spacer to keep the PWII from sliding too far down the shaft of the ratchet.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on January 07, 2023, 09:19:59 PM
A massive shout-out to McStitchy :salute: :hatsoff:

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Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on January 07, 2023, 09:22:24 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on January 07, 2023, 09:24:56 PM
 :D

(https://i.imgur.com/Qfst8o3.jpg)

I also found a tool from Japan (made in Taiwan) that looks lime a cross between the PW and the Piranha:

(https://i.imgur.com/bgKOJTJ.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on January 07, 2023, 09:30:46 PM
Awesome collection, Adam :o
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 07, 2023, 10:19:38 PM
A massive shout-out to McStitchy :salute: :hatsoff:

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Beautiful shot Nakken  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 07, 2023, 10:26:14 PM
:D

(https://i.imgur.com/Qfst8o3.jpg)

I also found a tool from Japan (made in Taiwan) that looks lime a cross between the PW and the Piranha:

(https://i.imgur.com/bgKOJTJ.jpg)

Nice collection indeed   :like:

That packaging and the clearance sticker is interesting. Were they 1.99$ originally?
Did no-one want to buy them?   :dunno:

What's the story about the Pocket Wrench trad° ?
Is it any good?  :pok:

Oh, and you need a stainless USA Latshaw still ?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on January 08, 2023, 01:25:24 AM
Awesome collection, Adam :o

Thanks, nakken  :cheers:

But David is the one with the awesome collection  :o
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on January 08, 2023, 02:04:30 AM
Nice collection indeed   :like:

Thanks, pal  :cheers:

Quote
That packaging and the clearance sticker is interesting. Were the 1.99$ originally?
Did no-one want to buy them?   :dunno:

Perhaps they were being made in Taiwan cheap enough to be sold for $1.99?  :dunno:
I doubt the PWs made in the US sold that low.
And I don't know why no one wanted to buy them, but I feel that I myself would not have appreciated the PW II's utility 10 years ago. I know better now after using one.

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What's the story about the Pocket Wrench trad° ?
Is it any good?  :pok:

The tradR Pocket Wrench is sold by Misumi (https://uk.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/223012338374/). It is showing as unavailable on the UK site and is temporarily unavailable on the US site. I might be lucky that I was able to order one.

Then again, it came in just this week, and I have not had a chance to try it out. So, it may not very good. I can tell that the ridges or teeth are smoother than the PW II CV and are more like the Taiwan version. If it can grip nuts well enough, it should be able to handle a wider range of nut sizes and situations. On the minus side, it can't be used as a prybar or a screwdriver.

Quote
Oh, and you need a stainless USA Latshaw still ?

Yes, that is the main version that I am missing. I have missed out on two of them on eBay so far  >:( , but I think I can snag one eventually.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2023, 03:30:25 AM
Congrats nakken 8) good on Stitchy for the help :like:

The collection you have going looks awesome, Adam :o :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 08, 2023, 11:42:05 AM
 :cheers: Adam,

The Misumi one is interesting. Are you going to try it out on a few nuts?  :popcorn:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on January 08, 2023, 07:10:30 PM
I will try it out tomorrow   :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 08, 2023, 10:11:11 PM
 :2tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on January 09, 2023, 12:34:29 PM
I found that it worked well.

It could tighten this 5/16" bolt:

(https://i.imgur.com/Rs9pvQR.jpg)

After I had started this 5/16" drive screw by other means, I was able to screw it into the wood 1" deep with no problem, and there was no problem with backing it out:

(https://i.imgur.com/kXTYk5r.jpg)

I was also able to torque down and loosen this 1/2" bolt:

(https://i.imgur.com/ohpwPZK.jpg)

Also, the trapezoidal hole in the middle will firmly engage with a 1/4" bit driver:

(https://i.imgur.com/5rFkkSg.jpg)

I think it is a solid wrench  :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 09, 2023, 03:52:26 PM
Wow... there you go. Awesome... thanks  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 09, 2023, 06:29:04 PM
Great testing, Adam 8) now when are you sending me mine :whistle: :rofl:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on January 09, 2023, 07:27:13 PM
This is where you suffer the consequences of not sharing your brownies with me  :td:

Actually, I have thinking about the logistics of getting this wrench to members who are interested in it. Unfortunately, it isn't available at this time.

(https://i.imgur.com/qYSkntO.jpg)

I ordered mine on 12/20, and the order was fulfilled on 12/28. I don't know why it is now temporarily unavailable in the US (they fulfilled a large order?), but maybe they will be available soon.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 09, 2023, 08:22:09 PM
This is where you suffer the consequences of not sharing your brownies with me  :td:


:rofl:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: BPRoberts on January 09, 2023, 09:27:07 PM
I know the forum has done limited runs of some multis from various companies. Does anyone have contacts anywhere that might be able to crank out some PWs (or PW-esque tools) for us? From my laymen's perspective, they're awfully simple. OTOH, they're pretty popular in some of the other EDC groups I'm in, so there might be a market for someone to bring them back for more general production if given a nudge?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on January 10, 2023, 06:33:41 AM
I know the forum has done limited runs of some multis from various companies. Does anyone have contacts anywhere that might be able to crank out some PWs (or PW-esque tools) for us? From my laymen's perspective, they're awfully simple. OTOH, they're pretty popular in some of the other EDC groups I'm in, so there might be a market for someone to bring them back for more general production if given a nudge?
Would have to investigate who (if anyone) holds the patent on them today.

While they don’t look terribly complicated, getting the teeth done right so they actually grip could be a hurdle.  Also, the best versions of the PW are/were hardened to withstand years of use.

The main reason they have the fans/following that they do is that the USA-made ones are really solid well-built tools.  The challenge was and is that quality costs money, and the pool of folks willing to pay the cost of a decent pocketknife for a OPMT is limited.

As noted above, if anyone wants one, best bet is to keep an eye on the ‘bay.  They do show up there lightly used and even new sometimes for not crazy sums.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 11, 2023, 12:17:49 AM
I think nate is right. The best chance would be to get in contact with a manufacturer of an actual model that is still produced, like the Misumi one, if there is an interest in it.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 11, 2023, 12:20:39 AM
I've been lucky to get some new Black Chrome Vanadium PWs  :woohoo:

Just took some quick pics...

(https://i.imgur.com/h0IOMCv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FIjPAMq.jpg)

The machining appears to be finer than on the Stainless version I have.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on January 11, 2023, 02:03:34 AM
I've been lucky to get some new Black Chrome Vanadium PWs  :woohoo:

Just took some quick pics...

(https://i.imgur.com/h0IOMCv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FIjPAMq.jpg)

The machining appears to be finer than on the Stainless version I have.
Good score!
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 11, 2023, 08:35:18 AM
 :hatsoff:   ...what's everyones experience about the yellow paintings on the imprints? Do they hold up well?
Even if not, it will not hold me back from using it though  :)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on January 11, 2023, 02:27:19 PM
:hatsoff:   ...what's everyones experience about the yellow paintings on the imprints? Do they hold up well?
Even if not, it will not hold me back from using it though  :)
My daily carry is the stainless version, but I think Poncho’s has seen pretty heavy use and the yellow markings still look OK in the pic above.  Perhaps he’ll be along to comment.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 11, 2023, 07:04:23 PM
So far the yellow lettering is holding up on mine :salute: it hasn't seen heavy use yet but I have used it some and no complaints so far :D :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 11, 2023, 07:05:12 PM
This is where you suffer the consequences of not sharing your brownies with me  :td:

 :twak: :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 11, 2023, 09:22:26 PM
Good to hear. Thanks !
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on January 12, 2023, 08:29:31 PM
Great find Stitchy, congrats! :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 12, 2023, 10:53:44 PM
Thank you Sir  :hatsoff:

I'm now complete  :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: powernoodle on January 13, 2023, 04:59:04 PM
some new Black Chrome Vanadium PWs
.

That's plural.

Plural.     :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 13, 2023, 08:14:38 PM
I wasn't the brightest with linguistics in school. What is plural even?   :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 14, 2023, 01:16:46 AM
More than one :whistle: :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 14, 2023, 11:15:09 AM
Ah... yes, I remember  :whistle:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: cody6268 on January 15, 2023, 12:25:14 AM
I am wondering if the chrome vanadium versions are any tougher. I went with CV/tool steel because that was my opinion (and you could still find the stainless ones easily at the time).

I've used the crap out of mine (including jobs involving stuck, overtightened, and rusted fasteners), and it's not hurt it one bit.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 15, 2023, 12:54:45 AM
I sure hope they are tougher :D glad to have mine :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/8zzmZ7mh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9yjtGSnh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on January 15, 2023, 01:20:27 AM
I am wondering if the chrome vanadium versions are any tougher. I went with CV/tool steel because that was my opinion (and you could still find the stainless ones easily at the time).

I have the stainless version, and have carried and used it for years, including putting all the force I could manage on it.  Never had any damage or issues.

Are the tool steel versions tougher and or stronger than the stainless ones?  Perhaps, but as a practical matter I don’t believe you could damage either in actual use, unless you were superhumanly strong or used a cheater or sledgehammer or something on it.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 15, 2023, 05:47:14 PM
Good to hear that both versions are holding up to full force Cody and Nate  :2tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on January 15, 2023, 06:01:00 PM
Chrome Vanadium should be "tougher".  My SS is going on ten years?  No problems with it or the teeth.  I'd imagine as Nate says if a cheater bar was used or it was hammered there could be issues. 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Gadget Guy on January 16, 2023, 09:13:29 PM
I've been lucky to get some new Black Chrome Vanadium PWs  :woohoo:

Just took some quick pics...

(https://i.imgur.com/h0IOMCv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FIjPAMq.jpg)

The machining appears to be finer than on the Stainless version I have.

Very nice!! 👍
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 16, 2023, 09:46:33 PM
 :hatsoff:  Gadget Guy

I find them a really good addition to a plier based MT.

Btw, do we have a timeline of the Pocketwrench?
I assume the PW II came out in the late 90s.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on January 16, 2023, 10:38:48 PM
This is what I have pieced together from the web, though I suspect others know more about its history.

From Donald Burke's Linked In page, it appears that he was manufacturing and selling the Pocketwrench in 1991 to 1996. I have also seen a reference to a trademark on the name "Pocketwrench" dating to 1991.

Wescon Products Company filed for a trademark on the name "Pockerwrench II" in 1996. They also owned the trademark for "Latshaw Tools". The trademark on "Pocketwrench II" ended in 2006.

Finally, I believe David (or somebody else here) wrote that around 2006 Burke started making and selling the Pocketwrench II again. I believe that it was from this point that some were made for Snap-On Tools and Volvo. I have seen pictures of PW IIs in the newer packaging with Snap-On and Volvo branding.

That concludes what I think I know about the PW II  :D

https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-burke-38000120
https://trademarks.justia.com/owners/wescon-products-company-105002/
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on January 16, 2023, 11:17:37 PM
Nice digging Adam, thanks for sharing :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 17, 2023, 01:38:31 AM
What he said !   :2tu:

Awesome research Adam!
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on January 17, 2023, 02:09:27 AM
Thanks, nakken and Stitchy  :cheers:

I think that my interpretation of what I have found is mostly correct. But I can make no promises that it is  :dunno:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 17, 2023, 04:09:09 AM
Great info,  Adam :woohoo: :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Farmer X on January 17, 2023, 06:11:06 AM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 17, 2023, 08:28:29 PM
So we said 1996 for the Pocketwrench II under Latshaw. I found that here too. Filed 27th Sep. 1996 under Latshaw  :salute: ...

(https://i.imgur.com/wQPuGPm.jpg)

But then I also found the following pics from an old eBay listing via Worthpoint...

(https://i.imgur.com/9z3tM6P.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/oKNrNzF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3yUEgUp.jpg)

... so 1994 and BurkTek for the Pocketwrench II ?   

:think:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 19, 2023, 06:27:35 PM
Fits right nice in my carry :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/xt86XS6h.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 19, 2023, 06:30:14 PM
It does, doesn't it?!   :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on January 19, 2023, 06:55:10 PM
:iagree: :like:

As soon as the Skeletool challenge is done, the PW2 will pair nicely with my ST300 :dd:

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Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: SurgeUk on January 19, 2023, 06:57:03 PM
:iagree: :like:

As soon as the Skeletool challenge is done, the PW2 will pair nicely with my ST300 :dd:

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 :like: Nice  :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 19, 2023, 07:01:36 PM
:iagree: :like:

As soon as the Skeletool challenge is done, the PW2 will pair nicely with my ST300 :dd:

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Totally  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 19, 2023, 11:17:42 PM
Thanks Stitchy  :hatsoff: and yes, that will be awesome, nakken  :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: PitCarver on January 19, 2023, 11:59:46 PM
I've been lucky to get some new Black Chrome Vanadium PWs  :woohoo:

Just took some quick pics...

(https://i.imgur.com/h0IOMCv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FIjPAMq.jpg)

The machining appears to be finer than on the Stainless version I have.

Ok  fellows, where are y'all finding these?
I've got my share of OPTs over the years but this one looks totally different and useable. 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 20, 2023, 01:18:10 AM
It was pure luck actually  :P
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 20, 2023, 01:25:06 AM
 :iagree: same here  :ahhh looked for years for any kind of PocketWrench and was tipped off on the one I have :salute:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on January 20, 2023, 06:12:15 AM
Ok  fellows, where are y'all finding these?
I've got my share of OPTs over the years but this one looks totally different and useable.
I’d recommend keeping an eye on the ‘bay.  They pop up there from time to time lightly used or even new for reasonable prices.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 20, 2023, 05:23:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/6ChhRlkh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on January 20, 2023, 05:55:59 PM
Thanks fellas :cheers:

Excellent trio, Poncho :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 21, 2023, 12:00:07 AM
Thanks nakken  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 26, 2023, 03:38:51 AM
Didn't get a pic :oops: but I did use the Pocketwrench to take off a replaceable scraper blade from a floor scraper and put a newer bigger one on :woohoo: the bolts looked to be 1/2 inch or bigger :think: but I didn't have to track down a wrench or any other tool and it worked perfect 8) :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 26, 2023, 08:51:21 AM
Great it worked for you there  :2tu:

I had used mine 2 weeks ago on an exercise bench.
17mm nut bolt with secure nut at the other end.
The Wave and PW were at it's limits but I could tighten it up fine without getting the toolbox out of the shed.
No slipping or any  with the PW. The limit seemed to be the leverage I had on the tools itself.

Well, the Wave could open a bit wider still but I wouldn't be able to grab it well with only one hand then.

(https://i.imgur.com/oMkHycS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/elEGfPQ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/eQBtwBD.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 26, 2023, 12:32:40 PM
Thanks Stitchy  :hatsoff:

Great pics and use, yourself  :woohoo: :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 26, 2023, 04:11:57 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 31, 2023, 04:20:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/aPh74AXh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 31, 2023, 05:27:06 PM
Good combo there Phil  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on January 31, 2023, 05:30:29 PM
Thanks Stitchy  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: SteveC on January 31, 2023, 11:17:44 PM
Just found this thread, thanks for telling me about it everyone   ::)  :pok:


I have one that that I got a few years ago on eBay for a great price and then another recently after getting a heads up about some NOS in a hardware store out east, Thanks fellas, you know who you are   :D



Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on January 31, 2023, 11:38:28 PM
Way cool !  Thanks for sharing the pics from the packaging Steve  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on February 01, 2023, 12:31:30 AM
Just found this thread, thanks for telling me about it everyone   ::)  :pok:

I figured that you knew how to navigate the forum  :pok:
 :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on February 01, 2023, 04:54:43 AM
 :iagree: ??? :dunno: :whistle: :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on February 01, 2023, 05:34:55 AM
As I’ve carried a PW for so long, but they are discontinued, I thought it prudent to grab a few backups when the opportunities arose.

Note the top one is an original PW.  The addition of the rulers on the PWII was a definite upgrade.  Sadly, this example isn’t in great shape; the spots and discoloration appear to be rust.

The second from top looks to have seen by far the heaviest use of the four CV tools.  The yellow appears faded, not as bright as the newer looking ones, but still perfectly clear and legible.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on February 01, 2023, 08:22:47 AM
Nce collection Nate. Good to see that they're holding up so well  :2tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on February 01, 2023, 10:36:21 AM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: SteveC on February 01, 2023, 01:50:48 PM
I figured that you knew how to navigate the forum  :pok:
 :D


:iagree: ??? :dunno: :whistle: :D


(https://i.imgur.com/E9ltvCP.gif)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on February 01, 2023, 02:08:10 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on February 01, 2023, 03:06:49 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/4BMKkRm.gif)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on February 01, 2023, 05:22:29 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on February 01, 2023, 05:22:58 PM
As I’ve carried a PW for so long, but they are discontinued, I thought it prudent to grab a few backups when the opportunities arose.

Note the top one is an original PW.  The addition of the rulers on the PWII was a definite upgrade.  Sadly, this example isn’t in great shape; the spots and discoloration appear to be rust.

The second from top looks to have seen by far the heaviest use of the four CV tools.  The yellow appears faded, not as bright as the newer looking ones, but still perfectly clear and legible.

Awesome looking collection, nate :o :ahhh :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Farmer X on February 02, 2023, 06:18:35 AM
Great line-up, Nate! :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: PitCarver on February 06, 2023, 01:46:04 PM
I've now able to join the elite club of PWII owners thanks to the generosity of McStitchy, who messaged me after I had wanted to know where to find one.

It showed up here on this side of the Atlantic on Saturday and it's first use was tightening up a nut on my wheelchair.
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Don't know how I'm gonna repay this kindness, but for now, my humble thanks and appreciation.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on February 06, 2023, 02:46:57 PM
Congratulations! It really is a useful tool.

And  :cheers: to Stitchy for his generosity  :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on February 06, 2023, 03:46:17 PM
 :cheers:   ...and it was useful already  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on February 06, 2023, 04:23:32 PM
I've now able to join the elite club of PWII owners thanks to the generosity of McStitchy, who messaged me after I had wanted to know where to find one.

It showed up here on this side of the Atlantic on Saturday and it's first use was tightening up a nut on my wheelchair.
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Don't know how I'm gonna repay this kindness, but for now, my humble thanks and appreciation.

Glad you now have one PC!    :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on February 06, 2023, 11:57:17 PM
 :iagree: :woohoo: :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Farmer X on February 07, 2023, 06:07:12 AM
I now have two of them. Adam sent me the first, and the second was sent by McStitchy. :hatsoff: to both!

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Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on February 07, 2023, 08:51:35 AM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: BPRoberts on February 07, 2023, 02:19:57 PM
Y'awl are making me jealous! I've had a PWII on my watchlists on the bay and 'zon for a while, but I might have to start actively hunting for one.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: PitCarver on February 07, 2023, 02:42:17 PM
I now have two of them. Adam sent me the first, and the second was sent by McStitchy. :hatsoff: to both!

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There's some awesome people here.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on February 07, 2023, 03:14:03 PM
 :hatsoff: McStitchy and congrats PitCarver.  Its a nice tool that I've enjoyed carrying for years. 

Terrific collection Nate.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on February 09, 2023, 02:58:04 PM
Congrats Farmer :woohoo: :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on February 17, 2023, 12:46:09 PM
 :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/SojwfQ2h.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on February 17, 2023, 02:15:48 PM
(https://emoticons.datahamster.com/ban-split.gif)

I need to post a pic of what I have now after receiving Stitchy's awesome package.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on February 17, 2023, 04:46:33 PM
Oh wow! Cant wait :ahhh :popcorn: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on February 18, 2023, 06:59:46 PM
 :popcorn:  Thank you in advance. 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on February 18, 2023, 10:46:55 PM
Here are the PWs that I have managed to acquire so far:

(https://i.imgur.com/DYg66If.jpg)

I found the two PWs and the Taiwan PWII on eBay.

The USA SS PWII and the first CV PWII came in a trade with Stitchy, along with a second USA SS PWII that I then sent on to BPRoberts. You can read about the trade here (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,90546.msg2398770.html#msg2398770).

The second CV PWII was the first one I acquired. I found out online that a hardware store in New Jersey had several left in stock. I was cayrying it daily, but then stored it away after noticing it was showing wear. However, after receiving one in great shape from Stitchy, I immediately put it back in my Maxpedition and have used it several times since then.

The final tool (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,90403.msg2392002.html#msg2392002) is something that I found while searching online for a PWII. It works well as a wrench, and the trapezoidal hole fits 1/4" bits.

I am now looking for a Chinese copy, which has proven to be more difficult than finding the real thing  :dunno:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on February 19, 2023, 02:27:35 AM
There is a CV PWII available on eBay at this moment.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Farmer X on February 19, 2023, 06:11:20 AM
A great PWII line-up! :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on February 19, 2023, 10:25:21 AM
 :iagree: :like:

...so the delivery truck did actually leave a mark on the Stainless one  :o
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on February 21, 2023, 02:30:51 AM
Awesome collection of PWs, Adam :o :ahhh :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on February 21, 2023, 02:44:47 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/kocIJfuh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on February 21, 2023, 03:02:17 AM
:iagree: :like:

...so the delivery truck did actually leave a mark on the Stainless one  :o

The baggie it was in did not appear damaged, but I guess the mark did come from the delivery truck  :dunno:

I am glad to have it none the less  :D  :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on February 21, 2023, 03:04:44 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/kocIJfuh.jpg)

Nice pic  :like:

I am not sold on the Topo Signal as being a MT for me to own, but it does take a nice photo  :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on February 21, 2023, 12:44:15 PM
I just lucked out and got the TOPO version for cheaper than a regular one :shrug: :D the Signal is a good tool but not going to knock my Charge out of work edc ;) :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on February 21, 2023, 05:48:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/pdlek2Kh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on February 25, 2023, 04:01:26 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/m0CV5IBh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on February 25, 2023, 04:02:15 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/CP9EQEGh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Farmer X on February 25, 2023, 09:31:15 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on February 27, 2023, 07:45:03 PM
Thanks Farmer :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on March 01, 2023, 08:38:13 PM
In my work carry always 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/oDOp4KHh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on March 02, 2023, 02:32:50 AM
In my work carry always 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/oDOp4KHh.jpg)

Poncho    :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on March 02, 2023, 02:57:24 AM
Thanks David :hatsoff: I am so happy to have a PocketWrench now :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on March 06, 2023, 05:59:37 PM
Still being an excellent edition to my carry :salute: :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/8BpwW5Gh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on March 06, 2023, 09:37:03 PM
Still being an excellent edition to my carry :salute: :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/8BpwW5Gh.jpg)

 :tu:.   :like:.

 I have them cached all over so I'm never far from one.    :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on March 07, 2023, 01:05:18 AM
Oh man :ahhh it sounds like you live in some kind of fairy tale world sometimes, David :dd: :drool: :like:

 :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on March 07, 2023, 08:27:28 AM
 :iagree: :like:  :dd:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on March 07, 2023, 08:28:41 AM
Still being an excellent edition to my carry :salute: :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/8BpwW5Gh.jpg)

Sure is! Nice carry Poncho  :2tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on March 08, 2023, 05:11:16 PM
Thanks Stitchy  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on April 05, 2023, 03:52:45 PM
  :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/cAZCuluh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Farmer X on April 07, 2023, 02:35:31 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on April 07, 2023, 02:47:52 AM
  :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/cAZCuluh.jpg)

Good carry Poncho!    :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on April 07, 2023, 11:52:23 PM
Thanks Farmer and David  :hatsoff: I always feel very prepared with that line up 8) :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on April 08, 2023, 12:21:12 AM
Nice PWIIs guys  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on April 08, 2023, 12:21:23 AM
 :hatsoff:


(https://i.imgur.com/hEBzhPm.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on April 08, 2023, 12:26:07 AM
That pic looks awesome, Stitchy  :like:  :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on April 08, 2023, 12:33:05 AM
(https://media0.giphy.com/media/3otPoO4cfZXsVGkIwM/giphy.gif?cid=6c09b952adcdc8a5203a04d4b67329429f26506fa407ecd2&rid=giphy.gif)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on April 08, 2023, 11:11:18 PM
That is a beautiful pic, Stitchy  :drool:

My poc here doesn't do the PW2 justice compared to yours :ahhh

(https://i.imgur.com/N2YYqfCh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on April 09, 2023, 07:53:11 AM
Excellent pictures, Stitchy and Poncho :o :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on April 09, 2023, 12:33:52 PM
Thanks Poncho and Nakken  :hatsoff:

Nice wear on your BO PWII Poncho  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on April 09, 2023, 12:34:47 PM
Thanks nakken and Stitchy  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on April 15, 2023, 12:16:24 AM
Still very happy with my PW2 :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/EMlXXLjh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on April 15, 2023, 12:16:52 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/AisA6Xwh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on April 15, 2023, 12:58:36 AM
Good pics Poncho!   :tu: 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on April 15, 2023, 04:48:05 PM
Thanks David :hatsoff: loving this thing so much 8) I would still like to track down a regular SS version and possibly a few different variations of it but I am so glad to have this one anyways :woohoo:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on April 15, 2023, 05:16:42 PM
The PWII and I are on lifeguard duty today in the backyard:

(https://i.imgur.com/4NyVgnv.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Farmer X on April 16, 2023, 07:49:16 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 16, 2023, 12:32:13 PM
These photos are so sweet! Bring it back! It must return! :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on April 16, 2023, 10:37:37 PM
Gear pic,  Adam :like: Hope the lifeguard duty is going well  :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on April 16, 2023, 10:57:05 PM
Gear pic,  Adam :like: Hope the lifeguard duty is going well  :tu:

That was yesterday, and it did go well.

Today, I had chores related to an afternoon baby shower. Including babysitting the two kids while Mom and Mimi worked on decorating the Ruritan Club building for the shower. Fortunately for me, I was allowed to leave before the shower started  :woohoo:, which allowed me to take and share some photos this afternoon  :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on April 16, 2023, 10:58:00 PM
These photos are so sweet! Bring it back! It must return! :like:

 :iagree:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on April 17, 2023, 02:53:10 AM
The PWII and I are on lifeguard duty today in the backyard:

(https://i.imgur.com/4NyVgnv.jpg)

 :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on April 25, 2023, 02:32:37 PM
Well after a link to another PocketWrench II from Adam, I got another one :woohoo: this is one is chrome vanadium as well, just not the blacked out version  :ahhh

Both together :dd:

(https://i.imgur.com/IiE88B3h.jpg)

And some individual shots :D

(https://i.imgur.com/IrgL3wOh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Du9Gccih.jpg)

It had a bit of rust on it but that wire brushed right off :woohoo: the pictures weren't great on the listing and looked like a black chrome vanadium that had a very worn finish. Luckily it was just bad lighting and that little bit of rust :salute: happy to have another variation and will continue to try and find some of the other variations :ahhh
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on April 25, 2023, 05:42:39 PM
I thought it was a variation that I already had, but I see from your nice, clear pictures that it isn't  :doh:

 :rofl:

That good thing is that you have the black one for BO pics and this one for SS pics  :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on April 25, 2023, 06:09:06 PM
I can never find them on ebay when I look :facepalm: if you hadn't told me about this one I likely wouldn't have seen it either :dunno:

I do have a BO and SS (well chrome anyways  :think: ) for pics now :woohoo:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on April 25, 2023, 06:57:41 PM
Question? What all variations are out there? Plenty of examples in this thread :ahhh

Would love to see some updated pics from any of you that have added any recently or not put a recent pic up of your PW collections :ahhh
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on April 25, 2023, 09:30:26 PM
Heyheyhey !   Niiiice one Poncho ...good advice from Adam  :D

  :like:   :nanadance:   :2tu: 


Quick pic of the two versions I own (sorry for the bad lighting).

BO Chrome Vanadium and Stainless. The stainless is a Burketek  :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/GISsbpv.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on April 26, 2023, 12:50:20 AM
Looking good, Stitchy  :drool: :woohoo: :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on April 26, 2023, 07:39:41 AM
 :cheers: Poncho
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on April 30, 2023, 02:51:06 PM
Nice ones, Poncho and Stitchy :like:

PWII to the rescue :salute:

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Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on April 30, 2023, 05:04:04 PM
:like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on April 30, 2023, 10:50:01 PM
Great pic,  nakken :dd: :like: :like: and thanks :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on May 01, 2023, 09:00:38 AM
Thanks fellas :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 02, 2023, 04:51:41 PM
Very lightweight carry 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/LWRx0Jvh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on May 02, 2023, 07:54:56 PM
Oh... cool..  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 02, 2023, 09:57:10 PM
Thanks Stitchy  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 06, 2023, 04:54:20 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/8FQtwNmh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on May 06, 2023, 05:13:55 PM
Tell me more about that neat looking utility knife that I have never seen before  :dd:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on May 07, 2023, 06:02:43 PM
Tell me more about that neat looking utility knife that I have never seen before  :dd:
:iagree: What is that? Even the blade looks great.

Excellent carry, Poncho :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 07, 2023, 06:42:37 PM
It is a TUKK XL and it is nice but a bit to expensive for what it is :ahhh
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on May 07, 2023, 07:05:47 PM
I see, thanks! That was pricy alright :to:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 09, 2023, 03:37:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/GBdBn3Nh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on May 10, 2023, 03:18:18 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/GBdBn3Nh.jpg)

 :tu: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 10, 2023, 03:51:52 AM
Thanks David :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 12, 2023, 07:57:28 PM
Chrome Vanadium 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/V3SzG0mh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bg3v4CSh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on May 12, 2023, 09:55:57 PM
Very nice that Poncho  :like: :like:


Here too today...

(https://i.imgur.com/UU0lB0Z.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on May 12, 2023, 10:48:05 PM
Poncho and Mat good pics of your carries!    :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 13, 2023, 02:14:45 AM
Thanks Stitchy and David :hatsoff:

Great pic, Stitchy 8) :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on May 13, 2023, 09:55:34 AM
 :cheers: David and Poncho
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on May 15, 2023, 08:31:26 AM
Excellent combo's, Poncho and Stitchy :drool:

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Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on May 15, 2023, 11:24:37 AM
Excellent combo's, Poncho and Stitchy :drool:

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 8) pic!      :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on May 15, 2023, 12:04:34 PM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on May 15, 2023, 02:29:05 PM
Thanks David and Stitchy :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 16, 2023, 05:49:51 PM
Thanks nakken and great pic,  yourself  :drool: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on May 16, 2023, 08:31:32 PM
Thank you :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 17, 2023, 08:33:03 PM
The non BO chrome vanadium PWII today :D

(https://i.imgur.com/aJFeVm5h.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Farmer X on May 18, 2023, 06:04:02 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on May 18, 2023, 07:34:01 AM

:like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 18, 2023, 04:33:29 PM
Thanks Farmer and Stitchy  :hatsoff: thus is most definitely my favorite OPT :salute: :like:

The LM Piranha is the second favorite followed by my Gerber Shard :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on May 21, 2023, 12:42:51 PM
Splendid carry, Poncho :like:

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=59661.0;attach=553804;image)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 21, 2023, 01:34:00 PM
The non BO chrome vanadium PWII today :D

(https://i.imgur.com/aJFeVm5h.jpg)

So pretty! :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: ReamerPunch on May 21, 2023, 01:34:29 PM
Splendid carry, Poncho :like:

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=59661.0;attach=553804;image)

Woah, nice old school carry! :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on May 21, 2023, 02:15:47 PM
Woah, nice old school carry! :like:
Thank you, sir :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on May 21, 2023, 03:19:11 PM
Splendid carry, Poncho :like:

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=59661.0;attach=553804;image)

Awesome group!  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on May 21, 2023, 04:21:09 PM
Woah, nice old school carry! :like:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on May 21, 2023, 04:58:50 PM
Thanks guys :hatsoff:

Courtesy of Stitchy :salute:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 21, 2023, 11:35:12 PM
Thanks nakken and RP :hatsoff:

Looking great, nakken 8) :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/Nmashwth.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on May 22, 2023, 07:20:37 AM
Likewise, Poncho :tu: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 22, 2023, 07:14:39 PM
Thanks nakken :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on May 25, 2023, 06:22:51 PM
Nice one Poncho  :2tu:


(https://i.imgur.com/mKQzagX.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on May 25, 2023, 07:18:30 PM
Oh, that is a brilliant carry :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on May 26, 2023, 07:23:34 AM
 :cheers: Nakken
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 26, 2023, 06:03:16 PM
Thanks Stitchy  :hatsoff: and likewise  :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on May 26, 2023, 10:05:23 PM
 :cheers: Poncho
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on May 29, 2023, 06:59:03 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/mKQzagX.jpg)

 8)  :tu:  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on May 29, 2023, 07:29:09 AM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 29, 2023, 04:48:27 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/jmsvDR5h.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on May 29, 2023, 05:54:44 PM
Great picture, Poncho :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 29, 2023, 07:27:23 PM
Thanks nakken  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on May 29, 2023, 08:18:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/jmsvDR5h.jpg)

 :dd:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 30, 2023, 02:52:45 PM
Thanks Stitchy  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on May 30, 2023, 05:05:42 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/KykgIje.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on May 30, 2023, 05:54:01 PM
Love that original PW :dd: :drool: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on May 30, 2023, 07:16:02 PM
Nice carry Adam  :2tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on May 30, 2023, 07:42:13 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/HSteRs5.gif)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on June 01, 2023, 03:08:27 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/KykgIje.jpg)

 :tu:   :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on June 08, 2023, 12:30:23 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/TsudRPHh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on June 08, 2023, 08:59:40 PM
Very nice, Adam and Poncho :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on June 09, 2023, 01:15:04 AM
Thanks nakken  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on June 09, 2023, 01:48:54 AM
Thanks nakken  :cheers:

Excellent carry, Poncho  :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on June 09, 2023, 04:48:28 AM
Thanks Adam  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on June 11, 2023, 03:53:16 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/TsudRPHh.jpg)

 :tu:     :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 11, 2023, 05:02:14 AM
What is so special about this wrench vs some of the other ones that have other tools built into it? I just don’t have any clue on this subject, I mean heck I saw one with a punisher skull that looked cool and it had the diff size wrenches, a pry bar, and a few other things, :dunno:
JR
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on June 11, 2023, 05:55:55 AM
Thanks David :hatsoff:

I have several other tools that are similar but the quality of these is above and beyond :cheers: they have a better look to me than most other tools and it has a pry bar end along with a very useful wrench that covers many different sized nuts :tu: the ruler is a bit small but could be handy for different things as well :tu: they are also made very beefy and I have never felt like it was going to break on me in use either :salute:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on June 12, 2023, 03:46:15 AM
As Poncho said, the quality of the USA made ones is second to none.  They are solid stainless steel or CV, and seem to have been properly heat treated.

I’ve put all of the considerable force I can muster on mine with no ill effect, and I don’t think you could damage one (other than typical tool wear) in normal use unless you beat on it with a hammer or used a cheater.

The ruler marks are deeply etched into the steel, ensuring they will most likely remain legible for the life of the tool.

The pry end seems to hit the sweet spot for thickness and taper, enabling it to get into some fairly tight spots without being fragile.

The wrench is a thing of beauty.  Many other OPMTs use a series of cutouts to handle a very limited number of nut/bolt sizes.  The PWII will handle absolutely anything that fits into its wrench: standard hex, metric, square, whatever.

With no really sharp edges or corners, it is fairly comfortable to use for a OPMT.  It also fits perfectly in my wallet, so I always I have it handy.

I’m not sentimental about it.  If I could find a OPMT that was better than the PWII, I would buy several and start carrying one immediately.  But I’ve been carrying a PWII for probably 15 or 20 years, and I can’t recall anything else being close to dethroning it yet.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 12, 2023, 05:08:28 AM
Well thanks guys, I can see how for someone who’s around a lot of nuts and needs a mini pry bar all the time that this would work, I’m not really in need, I’d probably go for something with some more tools vs the two, maybe something like that geekey, something maybe to hold a hex, and good for opening taped boxes, but it also has both hex and metric nut sizes, that and the file and ruler,, so who knows maybe someday, it’s something I really need,
JR
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on June 12, 2023, 09:03:40 PM
It does also have a hex for bits ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/Z1wCp8Eh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on June 12, 2023, 10:05:53 PM
I’d probably go for something with some more tools vs the two

It has 4-5 functions by my count:
- Wrench
- Ruler
- Hex bit driver
- Prybar/flat screwdriver
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 13, 2023, 01:43:37 AM
It does also have a hex for bits ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/Z1wCp8Eh.jpg)
That screwdriver looks awesome!
JR
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 13, 2023, 01:45:15 AM
It has 4-5 functions by my count:
- Wrench
- Ruler
- Hex bit driver
- Prybar/flat screwdriver
Yeah it has a couple more, but the Mrs bought me something diff this morning that will be going on the keychain, unfortunately it’s not a pocketwrench,,
JR
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 16, 2023, 06:11:16 AM
Is it even potable to find one of these anymore?
JR
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on June 16, 2023, 04:04:26 PM
They turn up on ebay from time to time.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on June 16, 2023, 04:42:22 PM
They turn up on ebay from time to time.
This.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 16, 2023, 05:12:25 PM
potable? I must have been totally out of it last night, that was suppose to be possible!  :facepalm: Dang, I looked on eBay but the Mrs and I deleted our account with them, I even looked on Etsy, what about either a Gerber shard, or a niteize DoohicKey?
JR
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Farmer X on June 17, 2023, 06:06:34 AM
What about either a Gerber shard, or a niteize DoohicKey?
The Shard is a neat little tool. I don't carry mine enough. The Gerber Mullet is awlso worth considering; it's a tiny bit bigger and has a few more functions. The DoohicKey... :dunno: You might be able to find one at Home Depot, though.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on June 18, 2023, 07:54:11 AM
That screwdriver looks awesome!
JR

My favorite screwdriver :tu: :like:

They turn up on ebay from time to time.

 :iagree: but it can be a pretty slim chance to find one sometimes :ahhh
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Fireman on June 19, 2023, 12:11:30 AM
My favorite screwdriver :tu: :like:

 :iagree: but it can be a pretty slim chance to find one sometimes :ahhh

Who made it?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on June 19, 2023, 01:13:51 AM
You mean the screwdriver?  :think:

It is a Leatherman Ratchet Driver with a Zapwizard micro screwdriver handle. It slips over the Ratchet driver and this one holds the LM flat bits. Just search Zapwizard and he has a site :cheers: he is a member here at MTO (you can probably get to his site from his signature line link here as well) but he hasn't been active in a while :salute: the price isn't exactly cheap but when I ordered mine they were cheaper :whistle: :ahhh

He 3D prints several different things besides the screwdriver handles, he also prints different sheaths and other accessories for LM :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Fireman on June 19, 2023, 05:42:55 PM
You mean the screwdriver?  :think:

It is a Leatherman Ratchet Driver with a Zapwizard micro screwdriver handle. It slips over the Ratchet driver and this one holds the LM flat bits. Just search Zapwizard and he has a site :cheers: he is a member here at MTO (you can probably get to his site from his signature line link here as well) but he hasn't been active in a while :salute: the price isn't exactly cheap but when I ordered mine they were cheaper :whistle: :ahhh

He 3D prints several different things besides the screwdriver handles, he also prints different sheaths and other accessories for LM :tu:

Thank you, sir.  :salute:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on June 24, 2023, 01:05:31 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/jpE6f32h.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on June 24, 2023, 02:11:28 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/jpE6f32h.jpg)

 8)  pic!   :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on June 24, 2023, 06:52:08 AM
8)  pic!   :tu:
:iagree: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on June 24, 2023, 10:03:45 AM
 :iagree: :like:  too !
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on June 24, 2023, 03:25:55 PM
Thanks David,  nakken and Stitchy  :hatsoff:

I even got an excellent chance to use it yesterday  :woohoo: and it worked perfectly for what I was doing :ahhh I was in a cramped area and space was tight but the PWII worked perfect for that job :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on June 24, 2023, 05:20:18 PM
 :like:

A few days ago I decided I wanted to carry my PW2 day to day around the house.  I can get to pliers easily but every once and again I'd like them there and then.  I put up a awing and the feet have bolts with nuts.  I tried to undo with my fingers but they were not budging.  As I stood to get pliers I immediately recalled I had my PW2.  Voila. 

Sorry no pic as my phone was in the house.  I was reminded how wonderful this tool really is.  I'll keep it on me and take a pic of how I carry it.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on June 24, 2023, 08:38:43 PM
Great to hear it helped you out, Aloha  :woohoo: they sure are handy as long as you remember you have it :D

I will admit I was using the pliers of my Wave at first yesterday :whistle: then I was like :facepalm: I have a PocketWrench with me ::) :oops: :rofl:

Still worked out in the end because I did remember  ;) :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 25, 2023, 02:18:29 AM
Well I did searching and couldn’t find one but I ended up getting something similar made by Nite-Ize called a Doohickey..
JR
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on June 25, 2023, 04:04:26 PM
The Doohickey is a fine OPT and readily available still :salute:

I had looked for years for the PWII and finally scored one (now 2 different types) and really just love the feel of it  :tu:

I believe you will like the Doohickey just fine for an edc, MadP :salute:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 25, 2023, 04:20:21 PM
The Doohickey is a fine OPT and readily available still :salute:

I had looked for years for the PWII and finally scored one (now 2 different types) and really just love the feel of it  :tu:

I believe you will like the Doohickey just fine for an edc, MadP :salute:
I haven’t even unwrapped it, it’s still sitting on the desk, it’s just been such a very crazy week at home, heck half the time I don’t even know what day it is..
JR
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on June 25, 2023, 04:22:00 PM
I picked up my PW2 very early on and carried one daily.  I stopped for some reason as we tend to do.  Glad I had it thats for sure.  Its a versatile tool and being flat it is fairly easy to carry.  A little heavy but the utility is there. 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 25, 2023, 04:31:15 PM
I picked up my PW2 very early on and carried one daily.  I stopped for some reason as we tend to do.  Glad I had it thats for sure.  Its a versatile tool and being flat it is fairly easy to carry.  A little heavy but the utility is there.
Lucky,,
JR
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on June 27, 2023, 04:06:58 PM
Back with the regular chrome vanadium version today :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/WsE0JSth.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on June 27, 2023, 04:59:57 PM
Back with the regular chrome vanadium version today :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/WsE0JSth.jpg)
:drool:   :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on June 28, 2023, 12:16:49 AM
Thanks nakken  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on June 28, 2023, 12:08:46 PM
Switched up again :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/TbV4X87h.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on June 28, 2023, 04:41:36 PM
Here is a little kit I put together for at home use.  My PW2 was the perfect tool and my main tool I added before the Micra and EAB.  So far its been great and worth the carry. 

Has anyone used it with bits?  I tried it just to see how it works but not actually used it. 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on June 28, 2023, 04:51:29 PM
Excellent pictures and kit, Poncho and Aloha :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on June 28, 2023, 05:06:17 PM
 :hatsoff:

Thank you. 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on June 28, 2023, 08:06:15 PM
Thanks nakken :hatsoff:

Excellent kit and some great choices for it, Aloha :salute: :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Sazabi on June 28, 2023, 08:34:21 PM
Here is a little kit I put together for at home use.  My PW2 was the perfect tool and my main tool I added before the Micra and EAB.  So far its been great and worth the carry. 

Has anyone used it with bits?  I tried it just to see how it works but not actually used it.

Aloha, what flashlight is that?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on July 01, 2023, 01:23:47 PM
How about a little love for the OG PW?

(https://i.imgur.com/nkSnO1R.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on July 01, 2023, 01:45:35 PM
How about a little love for the OG PW?

(https://i.imgur.com/nkSnO1R.jpg)
:drool:   :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on July 01, 2023, 01:51:33 PM
Here is a little kit I put together for at home use.  My PW2 was the perfect tool and my main tool I added before the Micra and EAB.  So far its been great and worth the carry. 

Has anyone used it with bits?  I tried it just to see how it works but not actually used it.

Nice kit, Aloha!  :like:

I have used mine more than once with the bit in a 1/4" bit holder, and that works well.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on July 01, 2023, 04:04:48 PM
Aloha, what flashlight is that?

4/7s Preon P0 stainless steel.  I got this one and a Ti A0 I think its called in red led. 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on July 01, 2023, 04:06:34 PM
Thats great to hear Adam  :tu:.  Rediscovering the PW2 for daily carry has been great.  I am reminded how much I used it when I first got mine.   
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Sazabi on July 01, 2023, 05:05:46 PM
4/7s Preon P0 stainless steel.  I got this one and a Ti A0 I think its called in red led.

Groovy, thank you Aloha.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on July 02, 2023, 06:46:01 AM
How about a little love for the OG PW?

(https://i.imgur.com/nkSnO1R.jpg)

So nice! :drool: :dd: 8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on July 02, 2023, 09:31:46 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/5sloben.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on July 03, 2023, 01:50:01 AM
Another awesome carry, Adam 8) :dd: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on July 03, 2023, 09:49:33 AM
:iagree: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on July 03, 2023, 11:37:43 AM
Thanks again guys  :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on July 03, 2023, 02:51:57 PM
SS PWII

(https://i.imgur.com/6sM1GHN.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on July 03, 2023, 06:45:44 PM
:ahhh      :like:     :ahhh
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on July 03, 2023, 07:25:24 PM
Excellent trio.   :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on July 03, 2023, 10:55:12 PM
 :iagree:  :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on July 05, 2023, 08:14:18 PM
 :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/7Scdgcxh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Farmer X on July 06, 2023, 04:15:37 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on July 06, 2023, 07:50:58 AM
Me  :like: too !
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on July 06, 2023, 09:07:37 AM
Great pictures and carries, Adam and Poncho :D

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Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on July 06, 2023, 05:38:50 PM
Nice combo Nakken  :2tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on July 06, 2023, 06:31:46 PM
Nice combo Nakken  :2tu:
Thanks mate :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on July 06, 2023, 10:17:45 PM
Nice pics, Poncho and nakken  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on July 07, 2023, 01:20:13 AM
Thanks Farmer, Stitchy,  nakken and Adam  :hatsoff:

Great pic,  nakken  8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on July 07, 2023, 07:35:11 AM
Adam and Poncho :hatsoff: :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on July 07, 2023, 05:09:33 PM
Still running my at home kit. 

Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on July 07, 2023, 05:15:50 PM
Still running my at home kit.
:like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on July 07, 2023, 06:24:43 PM
Excellent pic, Aloha 8) :drool: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on July 07, 2023, 06:31:28 PM
Very nice kit Aloha  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on July 07, 2023, 07:38:58 PM
Thank you.  Yes its got some weight but utility is there so I enjoy carrying it.  Having the PW2 is a finger saver for me.  I tend to still use my fingers to try to tighten or remove or scrape things I really shouldn't.   

I dont always need a blade so a blunt metal OPT that is many things besides a pry tool is nice to have back into my off day pocket. 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on July 12, 2023, 02:28:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OdtPqMBh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on July 12, 2023, 04:23:26 PM
Cool pic.   8)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on July 12, 2023, 05:37:55 PM
Thahnks Aloha :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on July 14, 2023, 12:39:05 AM
Plain CV today :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/V80gA8mh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on July 14, 2023, 12:49:53 AM
Very nice, Poncho :drool:  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: ReamerPunch on July 14, 2023, 07:05:47 AM
How about a little love for the OG PW?

(https://i.imgur.com/nkSnO1R.jpg)

Sleek carry. Fantastic flowing curves! :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: ReamerPunch on July 14, 2023, 07:07:15 AM
Switched up again :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/TbV4X87h.jpg)

Black out edc. Very nice, sir. :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: ReamerPunch on July 14, 2023, 07:08:41 AM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/5sloben.jpg)

Old school carry. Love it! :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: ReamerPunch on July 14, 2023, 07:09:38 AM
Still running my at home kit.

I'm loving all the colours! :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: ReamerPunch on July 14, 2023, 07:13:18 AM
Great pictures and carries, Adam and Poncho :D

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Such crisp carry. :drool:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on July 14, 2023, 08:03:52 AM
Such crisp carry. :drool:
Thanks mate :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: SurgeUk on July 14, 2023, 12:52:20 PM
Great pictures and carries, Adam and Poncho :D

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Nice  :tu: Not much you can't handle there  :salute: ;)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nakken on July 14, 2023, 12:53:43 PM
Nice  :tu: Not much you can't handle there  :salute: ;)
:iagree:  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on July 15, 2023, 03:46:41 AM
Thanks guys :hatsoff: Always super handy to have the PWII on me 8) :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on July 15, 2023, 04:47:09 PM
I didn't pack my kit yesterday.  I was fooling around with my dryer and reached for my PW2 immediately realizing I didn't have it  :(.  I wont make that mistake today.   
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on July 15, 2023, 09:48:27 PM
  :-\   ... what about a second one on your keys or in your wallet?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on July 16, 2023, 12:55:08 AM
  :-\   ... what about a second one on your keys or in your wallet?
Mine is always in my wallet.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on July 16, 2023, 04:16:34 PM
I do have a second so there was no excuse to not have one with me.   ;). 

Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on August 03, 2023, 06:05:34 PM
 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/oLyAXIIh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Farmer X on August 05, 2023, 04:19:29 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on August 06, 2023, 02:29:15 AM
Thanks Farmer :hatsoff:

The opposite of the above  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/XGu5q0dh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on August 07, 2023, 12:49:05 AM
Good pics Poncho! 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on August 07, 2023, 04:50:59 AM
Thanks David :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: BillBarrels on August 07, 2023, 03:48:04 PM
Would anyone mind sending me the dimensions on one of these? As I’m sure you’re all aware, they’re very difficult to locate and I’ve decided to try making a similar tool. Mostly just need overall length, width and material thickness.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on August 07, 2023, 04:45:34 PM
They are 4 inches in length, 1 inch in width and 1/8 of an inch thick :salute:

I do hope you can make something similar :woohoo: :like:

 :popcorn: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: BPRoberts on August 08, 2023, 03:57:54 AM
Excited to see how it comes out!
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: BillBarrels on August 08, 2023, 03:55:31 PM
I don’t want to abuse the site rules in anyway or try to get around paying my fair share. I’m assuming the R&D section would be the appropriate place to post further? I don’t intend on mass production or profiting off it, maybe sending out a few for help prototyping and testing at max.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on August 09, 2023, 06:46:31 PM
You could always contact Grant Lamontagne as he would be the best to see how you should go about it :cheers:

If you are mainly wanting to make these for yourself and get some feedback, then it shouldn't be a problem :salute:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on August 10, 2023, 03:52:25 PM
More or less my main go to carry for work :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/ajUf6sZh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on September 02, 2023, 06:10:48 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/TNLYHWeh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on September 02, 2023, 06:13:40 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/WnForf3h.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Farmer X on September 02, 2023, 06:22:30 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on September 02, 2023, 04:53:51 PM
Thanks Farmer :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Old Boy on September 02, 2023, 07:28:26 PM
This is going to show my rather pampered lifestyle :facepalm:
Let me know if this is hijacking the thread and I’ll shut up. I shifted from working in warehouses to office so my main tool use has been the ones in the P4 Squirt and SAKs.
But I still carry the Knipex XS pliers and miss carrying the PW mainly for its better prying (compared to my Shard or the SAK bottle opener) and the additional bit opening when I need that extra screwdriver.

So between Knipex and the PW which has better application or usage to you? I guess this is more addressed to folks who carry these for work.

Note my question is not about functionality but which of these get used more often. I’m aware that it’s really dependent on your needs and what each tool offers. But just curious as for my pocket use I haven’t needed the Hulk grip that the Knipex provides. And the closed wrench portion of the PW hasn’t been a disadvantage yet.

Thanks!
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on September 03, 2023, 11:31:18 PM
Never really carry a Knipex in my pocket (I have the one size up for the XS) so the PW gets more use but I do really like having a Knipex close by in my work backpack just in case :cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on September 04, 2023, 03:33:06 AM
I always have a PWII on me, but don’t carry a Knipex unless I anticipate need.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Old Boy on September 04, 2023, 04:59:22 AM
Thanks for all the feedback. Yeah I’m think of leaving the Knipex in the car and just carrying the PW. I’ve stopped carrying a backpack and the pliers just seems a bit heavy in the pocket along my usual stuff.  I occasionally use the Knipex but nothing that a PW couldn’t handle.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: pfrsantos on September 04, 2023, 04:47:58 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/WnForf3h.jpg)

That bit driver looks great! It seems to hold regular bits, not the thin Leatherman ones. Does it handle both sizes?

 :think: :think:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on September 04, 2023, 09:50:56 PM
That bit driver looks great! It seems to hold regular bits, not the thin Leatherman ones. Does it handle both sizes?

 :think: :think:

It will take both :tu: it is an aftermarket handle for the LM Ratchet Driver  :salute: I like the smaller handle profile that it has vs the one that holds full sized 1/4 inch bits :cheers: I have a large handle that keeps regular longer bits in it that fits the LM Ratchet Driver as well but it stays at home because it is a bit to big for pocket carry :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: lowtech on September 05, 2023, 09:45:30 AM
And would you mind sharing the source of that bit holder?!  :pok:

I won´t post a pic as I fear you will :twak: me, but I have been carrying a PW II copy alongside my MT (MP 600 or Swisstool X) and SAK for quite some time. I would have liked an original, but I only learned about them when they were no longer made and the "EDC Gear" branded copy is made well enouugh to serve me well for prying, scraping, opening service doors and turning a bolt or two now and then.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on September 05, 2023, 07:37:41 PM
It is the Leatherman Ratchet Driver (fits in LM bit drivers) that they released a couple years ago :cheers: the handle (fits onto the ratchet drivers end) with bit storage is an aftermarket part made by Zapwizard, a member here, on Shapeways and on his own website :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on September 24, 2023, 10:30:45 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/WuwAsW5h.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: ReamerPunch on September 25, 2023, 06:25:49 AM
They are 4 inches in length, 1 inch in width and 1/8 of an inch thick :salute:

I do hope you can make something similar :woohoo: :like:

 :popcorn: :like:

And it's all on purpose, to make quick measurements! :cheers:
Well, in Imperial, but still.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: ReamerPunch on September 25, 2023, 06:29:38 AM
8)

(https://i.imgur.com/oLyAXIIh.jpg)

A black-out edc challenge might be fun. :like:
Kind of easy, too. Flashlights, folding knives, pens, SAKs, pouches. I'd be ok with pretty much everything. Even the Knipex XS Cobra is black. :think:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on September 25, 2023, 08:31:52 PM
Black is definitely a nice theme for me :D

(https://i.imgur.com/YWQJSjKh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on October 05, 2023, 03:54:54 PM
I now have stainless one to go with my CV ones :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/8wwAzv9h.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on October 05, 2023, 06:21:49 PM
  :ahhh     :woohoo:    :ahhh 
:like:        :like:        :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: PitCarver on October 05, 2023, 06:50:05 PM
Just saw one snagged off of the eBay at a buy it now option.

Anyone here?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 06, 2023, 04:55:11 AM
Idk if it’s true but I think I might have found a site that is selling them, I just don’t know..
JR
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: PitCarver on October 06, 2023, 06:26:37 PM
Idk if it’s true but I think I might have found a site that is selling them, I just don’t know..
JR

AliExpress has one listed as a choice of design, but they never have them in stock.

Post a link MP.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 06, 2023, 10:21:30 PM
AliExpress has one listed as a choice of design, but they never have them in stock.

Post a link MP.
:dunno:
JR

https://www.brasol.top/products.aspx?cname=pocket+wrench+ii&cid=27
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on October 09, 2023, 08:15:22 AM
I now have stainless one to go with my CV ones :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/8wwAzv9h.jpg)

Good score buddy!    :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on October 09, 2023, 10:28:45 PM
Thanks Stitchy and David :hatsoff:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on October 18, 2023, 03:07:43 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/T93vCqxh.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on October 19, 2023, 03:51:41 PM
Idk if it’s true but I think I might have found a site that is selling them, I just don’t know..
JR

Were you looking for one MadP?  Or just helping locate them? 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 19, 2023, 04:26:08 PM
Were you looking for one MadP?  Or just helping locate them?
Kinda both, I was kinda interested in them and to join the group but I found one of these for dirt cheap so I convinced the Mrs to get me one when she ordered a few things off of Amazon,, :whistle:
JR
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: johnnyvol on October 24, 2023, 08:01:35 PM
I picked up a PW2 to go along with my Original PW so I suppose I have a collection now.  :D

 Here they are next to a Recruit I rehabbed.

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Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on October 24, 2023, 08:51:09 PM
Ooooh...  :dd:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: PitCarver on October 24, 2023, 09:27:22 PM
Kinda both, I was kinda interested in them and to join the group but I found one of these for dirt cheap so I convinced the Mrs to get me one when she ordered a few things off of Amazon,, :whistle:
JR

The best version of  the Doohickey line, by far.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 24, 2023, 10:13:15 PM
The best version of  the Doohickey line, by far.
And I did my research!
JR
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on October 27, 2023, 03:42:17 PM
I picked up a PW2 to go along with my Original PW so I suppose I have a collection now.  :D

 Here they are next to a Recruit I rehabbed.

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That is awesome :woohoo: I need to find an original PW :ahhh :drool: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on October 28, 2023, 12:36:29 AM
That is awesome :woohoo: I need to find an original PW :ahhh :drool: :like:

When you get around to buying an ARC buy 2 of them and we can make a deal for my OG PW  :2tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on October 29, 2023, 05:55:43 PM
(https://media0.giphy.com/media/27chqih1wBCXC/giphy.gif?cid=6c09b9524y1qy1hc7xfwogn7jbpownq9ikpguhcukhivfx3j&ep=v1_internal_gif_by_id&rid=giphy.gif)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on October 31, 2023, 09:09:24 PM
When you get around to buying an ARC buy 2 of them and we can make a deal for my OG PW  :2tu:

 ::)

Or, now hear me out, you could buy 2 ARCs and then I buy one of those off of you and you throw the OG PW in on the deal :woohoo: :whistle:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: johnnyvol on December 08, 2023, 04:22:36 PM
Picked up another, this time in black oxide.  Shows a bit of wear but I'll use it so I don't mind.

 
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on December 08, 2023, 06:37:19 PM
Nice find !  Congrats Johnny  :like:

It has to be used, right?   ;)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on December 08, 2023, 08:28:31 PM
Congrats :woohoo: Great collection of them you have going :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: cnlson on February 01, 2024, 07:56:33 PM
Picked up another, this time in black oxide.  Shows a bit of wear but I'll use it so I don't mind.

where are you finding all of these?
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on February 02, 2024, 04:08:05 AM
where are you finding all of these?
Not sure where he got that one, but they do pop up on the ‘bay from time to time.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: johnnyvol on February 02, 2024, 02:08:16 PM
Not sure where he got that one, but they do pop up on the ‘bay from time to time.

where are you finding all of these?

I did indeed find the BO on Ebay.  (EDIT: 2/2/2024 0710 CST  I just looked and there's one on there now)

Most of the time my finds are while acting as chauffeur and muscle for my wife while she's hitting yard sales and thrifting.  She has an Etsy shop and an antique booth so she spends a day or two a week looking for items to resell.  My "pay" for being her driver and strong back is finding a lot of cool things.

I found a box of about a dozen SAKs of various style and vintage this summer for $28.  :gimme:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Aloha on February 03, 2024, 04:18:49 PM
 :like: My lovely partner cannot resist a good yard sale.  I have not been so lucky YET, but I know the next one is the ONE.   :D
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Heywood Floyd on February 11, 2024, 09:58:33 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/RdaG9Si.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Z0Vq2IX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hKp4Am7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/VPnnsis.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/AU4LN8K.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/whz9iGd.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: McStitchy on February 11, 2024, 09:20:26 PM
Impressive kit HF  :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Heywood Floyd on February 11, 2024, 09:48:37 PM
Impressive kit HF  :like:
Thanks McS.
I've numerous Pocketwrench IIs spread out amongst various tool kits and carries. They're an elegant to the point robust tool. eg…
(https://i.imgur.com/cFRwdl3.jpg)
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on February 16, 2024, 10:21:32 PM
Awesome pics and kit, Heywood :woohoo: :like: :like:

Still love the PWII but haven't been out as much lately to need one :ahhh hopefully March and onward will be better :woohoo:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Heywood Floyd on February 16, 2024, 11:54:08 PM
Awesome pics and kit, Heywood :woohoo: :like: :like:

Still love the PWII but haven't been out as much lately to need one :ahhh hopefully March and onward will be better :woohoo:
:cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on April 01, 2024, 08:48:28 PM
I was tickled to get my mitts on this Latshaw CV PWII still in its original packaging…
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on April 07, 2024, 04:05:05 PM
I was tickled to get my mitts on this Latshaw CV PWII still in its original packaging…

Good score Nate! I'd have been tickled too.   :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Adam5 on April 07, 2024, 05:54:04 PM
Great score, Nate  :tu:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on April 07, 2024, 07:44:23 PM
Thanks guys!
:cheers:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on April 14, 2024, 02:42:52 AM
That is awesome, nate :woohoo: :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: MadPlumbarian on April 14, 2024, 03:29:59 AM
Oh wow, NICE :tu:  I still have yet to find one..
JR
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: nate j on April 16, 2024, 05:05:33 AM
:cheers: fellas

I thought some might enjoy this.  It is the original instructions that came with one of the first PWIIs I ever bought:  Brand new Burktek versions around 2008 - 2010.
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: Poncho65 on April 16, 2024, 08:47:27 PM
Very cool, nate :o thanks for sharing :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: New love for the Pocketwrench II
Post by: David on April 17, 2024, 04:30:52 AM
:cheers: fellas

I thought some might enjoy this.  It is the original instructions that came with one of the first PWIIs I ever bought:  Brand new Burktek versions around 2008 - 2010.

  :tu:    :like: