The quizzes are awlways a struggle for me.....
I'll add the Wenger Business Tool. Basically an over-priced stapler that helped put Wenger out of business.
I'll add the Wenger Business Tool. Basically an over-priced stapler that helped put Wenger out of business.Did it really? :think:
Aside from those two, the Skeletool that cost $70 at the least with 7 tools (a stretch), while my $50 Reba has so many tools. I can't see paying $20 more bucks for 10 fewer tools. I just cant.
Vic - I know I am in the minority on this but the Classic baffles me. The anemic blade is so tiny, I can just about use it to open letters. And few people send letters these days. My PS4 isn't much bigger but at least has a blade with some belly. So does my Micro and the Classic has nothing on either of those except less weight, which I would expect from a tool that is not much more useful than nail clippers/ file
I'll add the Wenger Business Tool. Basically an over-priced stapler that helped put Wenger out of business.Did it really? :think:
It's considered to have been the final nail in the Wenger coffin...
Camillus Les Stroud Multi-tool.
This tool is so big and bulky that the designers had to go the extra mile to make it so. They started by installing large spacers between the tools. Then they added a big rubber/plastic cover over everything. Bonus points for just taking the flashlight/whistle and fire steel parts from the knife series and just adding them to this sorry excuse of a multi-tool.Show content(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo005/IMG_4869small_zpsjrap1luy.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo005/IMG_4869small_zpsjrap1luy.jpg.html)
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That's the story: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=32653.0
They were limping pretty hard after the 9-11 ban on knives and spending their money on stuff like the oboe tool, the snowboard tool and similar "highly useful and marketable" gimmicks.
The Business Tool took 6 years of design and bucketloads of money to develop. It was a good product, but not many people would spend a couple of hundred dollars on a glorified stapler.
It's considered to have been the final nail in the Wenger coffin...
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Victorinox:
MiniChamp . This should have been called the Classic Deluxe or something. It is too small to called a 'Champ'. It is useless compared to a full size SwissChamp. But, it is more useful than a Classic. Almost anything is more useful than a Classic though.
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Victorinox:
MiniChamp . This should have been called the Classic Deluxe or something. It is too small to called a 'Champ'. It is useless compared to a full size SwissChamp. But, it is more useful than a Classic. Almost anything is more useful than a Classic though.
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What?!? :ahhh...
...What?!?.... :ahhh...
Everything else you said though - spot on! :D
:surrender: :rofl:
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Victorinox:
MiniChamp . This should have been called the Classic Deluxe or something. It is too small to called a 'Champ'. It is useless compared to a full size SwissChamp. But, it is more useful than a Classic. Almost anything is more useful than a Classic though.
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What?!? :ahhh...
...What?!?.... :ahhh...
Everything else you said though - spot on! :D
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Victorinox:
MiniChamp . This should have been called the Classic Deluxe or something. It is too small to called a 'Champ'. It is useless compared to a full size SwissChamp. But, it is more useful than a Classic. Almost anything is more useful than a Classic though.
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What?!? :ahhh...
...What?!?.... :ahhh...
Everything else you said though - spot on! :D
Honestly I am not that crazy about the Minichamp either... it has too much crap shoved in there to make the count... I mean, the coke spoon (Cuticle Pusher), penile measurement device (Screwdriver-ruler) and Finger-poking apparatus (Cut-and-picker blade) are ridiculous afterthoughts that bring lots of width but 0 useability.
The Rambler is so much better designed.
:surrender: :rofl:
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Victorinox:
MiniChamp . This should have been called the Classic Deluxe or something. It is too small to called a 'Champ'. It is useless compared to a full size SwissChamp. But, it is more useful than a Classic. Almost anything is more useful than a Classic though.
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What?!? :ahhh...
...What?!?.... :ahhh...
Everything else you said though - spot on! :D
Admittedly, I have a minichamp and classic. Actually, I own all of the tools I mentioned. :facepalm:
Thank you, Fuzzbucket! :cheers:
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Victorinox:
MiniChamp . This should have been called the Classic Deluxe or something. It is too small to called a 'Champ'. It is useless compared to a full size SwissChamp. But, it is more useful than a Classic. Almost anything is more useful than a Classic though.
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What?!? :ahhh...
...What?!?.... :ahhh...
Everything else you said though - spot on! :D
Honestly I am not that crazy about the Minichamp either... it has too much crap shoved in there to make the count... I mean, the coke spoon (Cuticle Pusher), penile measurement device (Screwdriver-ruler) and Finger-poking apparatus (Cut-and-picker blade) are ridiculous afterthoughts that bring lots of width but 0 useability.
The Rambler is so much better designed.
:rofl: That sums it up fairly well, Corwyn! :cheers:
On the plus side, everyone should have a minichamp. Just to experience the audacity of it. :salute:
You ok Hun? :D
Second worst LM? Micra. Floppy scissors, silly little inside-only tools, crappy tweezers. Weighs a ton and does nothing better than a Rambler. :twak:
Leave it Fuzzy...............Second worst LM? Micra. Floppy scissors, silly little inside-only tools, crappy tweezers. Weighs a ton and does nothing better than a Rambler. :twak:
Wave... Farmer... and the Micra!?!?!
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Worst LM? Wave. No awl, too many blades, uncomfortable to hold, rubbish scissors, stupid little eyeglass driver.You just wait until you start wearing glasses, then let us know how stupid it is. :pok: :D
Worst LM? Wave. No awl, too many blades, uncomfortable to hold, rubbish scissors, stupid little eyeglass driver.You just wait until you start wearing glasses, then let us know how stupid it is. :pok: :D
He already does. It's why Sparky can't tell us apart. Old cogger.Worst LM? Wave. No awl, too many blades, uncomfortable to hold, rubbish scissors, stupid little eyeglass driver.You just wait until you start wearing glasses, then let us know how stupid it is. :pok: :D
Any sterling silver SAKs are also too pretty to use
Worst LM? Wave. No awl, too many blades, uncomfortable to hold, rubbish scissors, stupid little eyeglass driver.
Worst LM? Wave. No awl, too many blades, uncomfortable to hold, rubbish scissors, stupid little eyeglass driver.
I have owned 3 Leatherman Waves, and a Fuse with the same scissors as the new Wave, and in each case, they have been some of the best scissors I've ever had. And I'm left handed.
They cut soft material well, they cut thick and fiberous material well, and they even cut heavy plastic well. So... :think:
Leatherman makes perfectly serviceable scissors. I think Victorinox and Wenger scissors are better in some models. The Surge scissors is excellent though but it's a very large tool. The worst scissor that Vic makes is on the Spirit, the design of that one is poor even if the scissor cuts well. The cutting area is way too small an area and opening for a tool of that size.
Still dreaming of Wave/Charge size with an outside slot for some cool redesigned Surge style scissors. That would be optimal.
I don't understand the Flair being in this thread, because the only thing worse than the Vic combo tool is every single LM can opener and cap lifter except the Flair, and it has a functional corkscrew and nifty fork to boot! Who needs a hobo knife! :PMust be why it is LM's best seller and everyone's favorite MT. Oh wait... :pok:
:rofl:
I'll vote for the Freestyle. The Skeletool is basic but at least provides function for it's minimalism. The Freestyle takes it too far though.
I'd also mention the SAK's with USB stick. In principle it's a good idea but the weight hanging off a usb port isn't going to be good for it and the thing guarantees to be obsolete within a couple of years.
An interesting fail I recently found was the Victorinox nail clippers. They look great, pack nice and small for travel but require far too much leverage to actually cut anything, you have to push the lever almost all the way down which isn't comfortable to do. Really wasn't impressed.
I don't understand the Flair being in this thread, because the only thing worse than the Vic combo tool is every single LM can opener and cap lifter except the Flair, and it has a functional corkscrew and nifty fork to boot! Who needs a hobo knife! :PMust be why it is LM's best seller and everyone's favorite MT. Oh wait... :pok:
:rofl:
Glad I'm totally disinterested in the Micra now, I was curious for a while, thanks H. :D
Worst LM? Wave. No awl, too many blades, uncomfortable to hold, rubbish scissors, stupid little eyeglass driver.You just wait until you start wearing glasses, then let us know how stupid it is. :pok: :D
Glad I'm totally disinterested in the Micra now, I was curious for a while, thanks H. :D
:rofl:I don't understand the Flair being in this thread, because the only thing worse than the Vic combo tool is every single LM can opener and cap lifter except the Flair, and it has a functional corkscrew and nifty fork to boot! Who needs a hobo knife! :PMust be why it is LM's best seller and everyone's favorite MT. Oh wait... :pok:
:rofl:
No, that's the Wave, surely that's not mentioned in this thread? :D
Worst LM? Wave. No awl, too many blades, uncomfortable to hold, rubbish scissors, stupid little eyeglass driver.You just wait until you start wearing glasses, then let us know how stupid it is. :pok: :D
I've worn glasses for over 30 years and I think I can count on the fingers of one foot the number of times I've needed to adjust the screws. Instead of wasting money on pointless multitools you lot should buy decent glasses. :pok:
Glad I'm totally disinterested in the Micra now, I was curious for a while, thanks H. :D
Many people, myself included, have the exact opposite opinion. I say the Micra is one of the best Leatherman tools in production, and probably the best keychain sized model.
Now get out your wallet :pok: :pok: :D
I don't understand the Flair being in this thread, because the only thing worse than the Vic combo tool is every single LM can opener and cap lifter except the Flair, and it has a functional corkscrew and nifty fork to boot! Who needs a hobo knife! :PMust be why it is LM's best seller and everyone's favorite MT. Oh wait... :pok:
:rofl:
No, that's the Wave, surely that's not mentioned in this thread? :D
Worst LM? Wave. No awl, too many blades, uncomfortable to hold, rubbish scissors, stupid little eyeglass driver.You just wait until you start wearing glasses, then let us know how stupid it is. :pok: :D
I've worn glasses for over 30 years and I think I can count on the fingers of one foot the number of times I've needed to adjust the screws. Instead of wasting money on pointless multitools you lot should buy decent glasses. :pok:
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Well I've had Princess Golden Sparkles for months now Fuzzy - I guess yours hasn't arrived?Glad I'm totally disinterested in the Micra now, I was curious for a while, thanks H. :D
Many people, myself included, have the exact opposite opinion. I say the Micra is one of the best Leatherman tools in production, and probably the best keychain sized model.
Now get out your wallet :pok: :pok: :D
I've only just got one for the first time ever and I think it's rather lovely - thank you Zoidbergy! :salute:.... Mags and I - we're still getting the ponies though right?
Well I've had Princess Golden Sparkles for months now Fuzzy - I guess yours hasn't arrived?Glad I'm totally disinterested in the Micra now, I was curious for a while, thanks H. :D
Many people, myself included, have the exact opposite opinion. I say the Micra is one of the best Leatherman tools in production, and probably the best keychain sized model.
Now get out your wallet :pok: :pok: :D
I've only just got one for the first time ever and I think it's rather lovely - thank you Zoidbergy! :salute:.... Mags and I - we're still getting the ponies though right?
Don't worry pal, I mated Princess GS with the Lord of the Eagles and she gave birth to a flock of Horseys with beaks (no wings though) who lay eggs. I'll send you an egg.
Don't speak too soon. The eggs are bigger than the postbox opening. I've just mashed the entire flock! :ahhhWell I've had Princess Golden Sparkles for months now Fuzzy - I guess yours hasn't arrived?Glad I'm totally disinterested in the Micra now, I was curious for a while, thanks H. :D
Many people, myself included, have the exact opposite opinion. I say the Micra is one of the best Leatherman tools in production, and probably the best keychain sized model.
Now get out your wallet :pok: :pok: :D
I've only just got one for the first time ever and I think it's rather lovely - thank you Zoidbergy! :salute:.... Mags and I - we're still getting the ponies though right?
Don't worry pal, I mated Princess GS with the Lord of the Eagles and she gave birth to a flock of Horseys with beaks (no wings though) who lay eggs. I'll send you an egg.
Thanks Mags - you're the best!!!
Don't speak too soon. The eggs are bigger than the postbox opening. I've just mashed the entire flock! :ahhhWell I've had Princess Golden Sparkles for months now Fuzzy - I guess yours hasn't arrived?Glad I'm totally disinterested in the Micra now, I was curious for a while, thanks H. :D
Many people, myself included, have the exact opposite opinion. I say the Micra is one of the best Leatherman tools in production, and probably the best keychain sized model.
Now get out your wallet :pok: :pok: :D
I've only just got one for the first time ever and I think it's rather lovely - thank you Zoidbergy! :salute:.... Mags and I - we're still getting the ponies though right?
Don't worry pal, I mated Princess GS with the Lord of the Eagles and she gave birth to a flock of Horseys with beaks (no wings though) who lay eggs. I'll send you an egg.
Thanks Mags - you're the best!!!
I'm mating Princess GS with a salmon next so her spawn should be easier to post. :salute:
Great minds think alike - That's why only you and I could've come up with the Cream of cream of soup idea :tu:Don't speak too soon. The eggs are bigger than the postbox opening. I've just mashed the entire flock! :ahhhWell I've had Princess Golden Sparkles for months now Fuzzy - I guess yours hasn't arrived?Glad I'm totally disinterested in the Micra now, I was curious for a while, thanks H. :D
Many people, myself included, have the exact opposite opinion. I say the Micra is one of the best Leatherman tools in production, and probably the best keychain sized model.
Now get out your wallet :pok: :pok: :D
I've only just got one for the first time ever and I think it's rather lovely - thank you Zoidbergy! :salute:.... Mags and I - we're still getting the ponies though right?
Don't worry pal, I mated Princess GS with the Lord of the Eagles and she gave birth to a flock of Horseys with beaks (no wings though) who lay eggs. I'll send you an egg.
Thanks Mags - you're the best!!!
I'm mating Princess GS with a salmon next so her spawn should be easier to post. :salute:
... funny, I was just about to suggest that too! :2tu:
I'll vote for the Freestyle. The Skeletool is basic but at least provides function for it's minimalism. The Freestyle takes it too far though.
I'd also mention the SAK's with USB stick. In principle it's a good idea but the weight hanging off a usb port isn't going to be good for it and the thing guarantees to be obsolete within a couple of years.
An interesting fail I recently found was the Victorinox nail clippers. They look great, pack nice and small for travel but require far too much leverage to actually cut anything, you have to push the lever almost all the way down which isn't comfortable to do. Really wasn't impressed.
I'll vote for the Freestyle. The Skeletool is basic but at least provides function for it's minimalism. The Freestyle takes it too far though.
I'd also mention the SAK's with USB stick. In principle it's a good idea but the weight hanging off a usb port isn't going to be good for it and the thing guarantees to be obsolete within a couple of years.
An interesting fail I recently found was the Victorinox nail clippers. They look great, pack nice and small for travel but require far too much leverage to actually cut anything, you have to push the lever almost all the way down which isn't comfortable to do. Really wasn't impressed.
Not true... the new Vic USB sticks are removable and replaceable so they will neither drag it down nor be obsolete.
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The Vic Nail clippers are just fine... they never failed to cut my hooves... I never had to exert too much force on them... I imagine they are not even made by Vic (they look so much like True Utility and other China ones) but really they work flawlessly... you must have her nails..
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I've worn glasses for over 30 years and I think I can count on the fingers of one foot the number of times I've needed to adjust the screws. Instead of wasting money on pointless multitools you lot should buy decent glasses. :pok:
I'm mating Princess GS with a salmon next so her spawn should be easier to post. :salute:
Glad I'm totally disinterested in the Micra now, I was curious for a while, thanks H. :D
Many people, myself included, have the exact opposite opinion. I say the Micra is one of the best Leatherman tools in production, and probably the best keychain sized model.
Now get out your wallet :pok: :pok: :D
I'm mating Princess GS with a salmon next so her spawn should be easier to post. :salute:
So Cream of Pony Caviar will be on the menu soon? :facepalm:
I see your point!Worst LM? Wave. No awl, too many blades, uncomfortable to hold, rubbish scissors, stupid little eyeglass driver.You just wait until you start wearing glasses, then let us know how stupid it is. :pok: :D
I've worn glasses for over 30 years and I think I can count on the fingers of one foot the number of times I've needed to adjust the screws. Instead of wasting money on pointless multitools you lot should buy decent glasses. :pok:
Anyone ever heard of the "Swissbeat MP3 player"?
No? Exactly my point.
I'm mating Princess GS with a salmon next so her spawn should be easier to post. :salute:
So Cream of Pony Caviar will be on the menu soon? :facepalm:
...Born free, as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows...
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But delicious.
I'm mating Princess GS with a salmon next so her spawn should be easier to post. :salute:
So Cream of Pony Caviar will be on the menu soon? :facepalm:
...Born free, as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows...
(http://i.cubeupload.com/9vmXOz.jpeg)
Frightening. :facepalm:
But delicious.
I'm mating Princess GS with a salmon next so her spawn should be easier to post. :salute:
So Cream of Pony Caviar will be on the menu soon? :facepalm:
...Born free, as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows...
(http://i.cubeupload.com/9vmXOz.jpeg)
Frightening. :facepalm:
But delicious.
I'm mating Princess GS with a salmon next so her spawn should be easier to post. :salute:
So Cream of Pony Caviar will be on the menu soon? :facepalm:
...Born free, as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows...
(http://i.cubeupload.com/9vmXOz.jpeg)
Frightening. :facepalm:
... and a great source of Omega-3! :tu:
Dunno yet. I'm having trouble leading Princess Golden Sparkles to water. You know, like the saying.But delicious.
I'm mating Princess GS with a salmon next so her spawn should be easier to post. :salute:
So Cream of Pony Caviar will be on the menu soon? :facepalm:
...Born free, as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows...
(http://i.cubeupload.com/9vmXOz.jpeg)
Frightening. :facepalm:
... and a great source of Omega-3! :tu:
So how big is the caviar, basketball sized? :ahhh
Beating a dead horse? Or the other one?Dunno yet. I'm having trouble leading Princess Golden Sparkles to water. You know, like the saying.But delicious.
I'm mating Princess GS with a salmon next so her spawn should be easier to post. :salute:
So Cream of Pony Caviar will be on the menu soon? :facepalm:
...Born free, as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows...
(http://i.cubeupload.com/9vmXOz.jpeg)
Frightening. :facepalm:
... and a great source of Omega-3! :tu:
So how big is the caviar, basketball sized? :ahhh
Lol. Either Nate.Beating a dead horse? Or the other one?Dunno yet. I'm having trouble leading Princess Golden Sparkles to water. You know, like the saying.But delicious.
I'm mating Princess GS with a salmon next so her spawn should be easier to post. :salute:
So Cream of Pony Caviar will be on the menu soon? :facepalm:
...Born free, as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows...
(http://i.cubeupload.com/9vmXOz.jpeg)
Frightening. :facepalm:
... and a great source of Omega-3! :tu:
So how big is the caviar, basketball sized? :ahhh
Lol. Either Nate.Beating a dead horse? Or the other one?Dunno yet. I'm having trouble leading Princess Golden Sparkles to water. You know, like the saying.But delicious.
I'm mating Princess GS with a salmon next so her spawn should be easier to post. :salute:
So Cream of Pony Caviar will be on the menu soon? :facepalm:
...Born free, as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows...
(http://i.cubeupload.com/9vmXOz.jpeg)
Frightening. :facepalm:
... and a great source of Omega-3! :tu:
So how big is the caviar, basketball sized? :ahhh
I don't have a personal pick for worst designed tools, but I will say that the design and release process of bringing something to market is almost impossible to get right the first time.
Any product you know and love is most likely the umpteenth (sounds high, but it is in the teens?) design phase of a product.
Whether the gremlins were sorted out during initial R&D, beta testing, or through multiple series of commercial releases (or all three) varies, but a team of top engineers with all the market research and unlimited money will still struggle to get the right product for the right market with all the right features first time.
I've always applauded CRKT for being willing to test the market with innovative (if not always successful) ideas.
I have less respect for brands that release products that it should seem obvious are poorly, or rushed designs to take advantage of a competitors release or simply cash-grabs. (SOG MACV seems like it might be one of the latter)
It is hard (seems to be random chance as much as anything else) to balance innovation and simplicity in a new design.
There's always someone (not necessarily just the marketing department, some designers are whacky too) that want to add more inane complexity, and there is someone who wants to just release the same product in a different colour.
"Ask the users!" you all cry?
as often as the users don't even know what they want until after they have it and have "tried" it for 6 months, the producers of the item don't even know who the users might be.
(anyone who says "release it in pink to increase sales to women" probably needs to go back to business school)
I just happen to be looking at my wrissmurfch at the moment (Seiko 5, for anyone wandering. Gear Nerds) - Do you know how hard it is to get a decent small size mens analog watch these days? Quite hard, I've found, because designers and marketers have no idea what I want.
Seiko released the "5" in the 60s, and it has not changed a great deal since. (SAKs are in a similar boat, and we all love those)
I've been distracted by some work stuff and forgotten my point.
Anyway, have some sympathy for designers and product engineers, and support those that are doing their best to engage with and support their customers, and also support tried and true designs that are doing what they are intended to do as well today as they were fifty years ago - otherwise some tit in sales and marketing will remove it from the product line.)
Anyone ever heard of the "Swissbeat MP3 player"?
No? Exactly my point.
It has fantastic scissors too, I don't see the problem. Yodeleh hee hooooo....Do you aerobecise to it Twiglet? While yodelling? :like:
:2tu:
It has fantastic scissors too, I don't see the problem. Yodeleh hee hooooo....Do you aerobecise to it Twiglet? While yodelling? :like:
:2tu:
Have you been watching me again? :ahhhNot directly. It would be like looking into the sun.
Yes, please keep your welding goggles in good repair. I have a Wave eyeglass screwdriver you can use. :DPlease pop the entire Wave in the post then Twiglet. I need to tighten my goggles so I don't go blind during your next workout. :ahhh
A radiation suit is on the way, the Wave is in the pocket along with some 450spf sunblock. The suit is heavy, might wear your anti-grav boots too. Lookin out for you bro... :cheers:Thanks Bro' I 'preciate it. Does the soundtrack have any Rockin' Debbie Gibson on it?
There's a playlist too so you don't have to soundhound everything. :salute:
If I could fall into the skyVanessa Carlton is a pale imitation of the amazing Debbie Gibson who even has the rockingest of guitars named after her. Shame on you Pabs.
Do you think time would pass us by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you
>:D
I don’t even know who she is. :ahhh ::)If I could fall into the skyVanessa Carlton is a pale imitation of the amazing Debbie Gibson who even has the rockingest of guitars named after her. Shame on you Pabs.
Do you think time would pass us by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you
>:D
Only in your dreams Bro, and there is some wonderful Bieber stuff on there, lack of real talent is so motivating! :tu:I liked the beginning of Zoolander 2 because of Bieber (or his fate, rather. :whistle: )
OMG - Pabs, you have mistaken a Vanessa Carltion song for 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) by the Proclaimers :twak:I don’t even know who she is. :ahhh ::)If I could fall into the skyVanessa Carlton is a pale imitation of the amazing Debbie Gibson who even has the rockingest of guitars named after her. Shame on you Pabs.
Do you think time would pass us by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you
>:D
I was only trying to search for the song lyrics that I remembered seeing here: https://what-if.xkcd.com/58/ :D
Who are the Proclaimers? :facepalm:OMG - Pabs, you have mistaken a Vanessa Carltion song for 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) by the Proclaimers :twak:I don’t even know who she is. :ahhh ::)If I could fall into the skyVanessa Carlton is a pale imitation of the amazing Debbie Gibson who even has the rockingest of guitars named after her. Shame on you Pabs.
Do you think time would pass us by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you
>:D
I was only trying to search for the song lyrics that I remembered seeing here: https://what-if.xkcd.com/58/ :D
Twiglet - You are constantly dazzling me with your mix-tape skillz - what could be better than keeping fit by trying to run away from the noise Bieber makes? Classic Twiglet! :cheers: Thanks for keeping me on track Bro.
Anyone ever heard of the "Swissbeat MP3 player"?
No? Exactly my point.
I have one, brand new in the box (http://swissarmyknights.com/articles/2010/april-2010/234-victorinox-swissbeat). :D
(http://swissarmyknights.com/images/stories/April_10/SwissBeat/SwissBeat01.JPG)
It's what you get when you compromise your core product and follow the lead of a sportswear manager.
Def
Seiko 5 series is a classic so many different and great designs over the years.
I accidentally dunked my f-91w in a glass of water without noticing. It must have been in there for several minutes before I noticed. :ahhh :facepalm:
It didn’t stop working. :like:
I was going to continue with a few more bad tools...at this time, I don't see the point. :think:
Maybe should have saved the Swiss Bricks for last, no topping that.
It's Fuzzbucket and his twin brother Jizzbucket:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbNlMtqrYS0
Here's the Omega "moon watch" or whatever. 10 grand for a watch you can't read. Junk. :)
Here's the Omega "moon watch" or whatever. 10 grand for a watch you can't read. Junk. :)
I have a G Shock like that. It is a GA-101 Dark Knight which looks amazingly cool in pictures.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161118/c213ab42fb9b21218780029a1f485aa9.jpg)
As cool as it looks, it is extremely difficult to read at a glance. :facepalm:
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Here's the Omega "moon watch" or whatever. 10 grand for a watch you can't read. Junk. :)
I have a G Shock like that. It is a GA-101 Dark Knight which looks amazingly cool in pictures.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161118/c213ab42fb9b21218780029a1f485aa9.jpg)
As cool as it looks, it is extremely difficult to read at a glance. :facepalm:
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Here's a $900,000 POS. :DBut it’s see-through!!! :ahhh
Does it produce a drum roll when someone asks you what time it is, or what? Fanfare? ???
The time it takes to read it would be more valuable to the person who could actually afford to buy the stupid thing.
Here's a $900,000 POS. :D
Does it produce a drum roll when someone asks you what time it is, or what? Fanfare? ???
The time it takes to read it would be more valuable to the person who could actually afford to buy the stupid thing.
A house like that would cost a lot more, in many places, in today’s world. :facepalm: :ahhhHere's a $900,000 POS. :D
Does it produce a drum roll when someone asks you what time it is, or what? Fanfare? ???
The time it takes to read it would be more valuable to the person who could actually afford to buy the stupid thing.
For that amount of money, I would like some additional functions. Kitchen, living room, three bedrooms, car space with car, pool, garden, two washrooms, and a study.
A house like that would cost a lot more, in many places, in today’s world. :facepalm: :ahhhHere's a $900,000 POS. :D
Does it produce a drum roll when someone asks you what time it is, or what? Fanfare? ???
The time it takes to read it would be more valuable to the person who could actually afford to buy the stupid thing.
For that amount of money, I would like some additional functions. Kitchen, living room, three bedrooms, car space with car, pool, garden, two washrooms, and a study.
A house like that would cost a lot more, in many places, in today’s world. :facepalm: :ahhhHere's a $900,000 POS. :D
Does it produce a drum roll when someone asks you what time it is, or what? Fanfare? ???
The time it takes to read it would be more valuable to the person who could actually afford to buy the stupid thing.
For that amount of money, I would like some additional functions. Kitchen, living room, three bedrooms, car space with car, pool, garden, two washrooms, and a study.
You're right. I'll buy a watch instead. :salute:
Here's a $900,000 POS. :DBut it’s see-through!!! :ahhh
Does it produce a drum roll when someone asks you what time it is, or what? Fanfare? ???
The time it takes to read it would be more valuable to the person who could actually afford to buy the stupid thing.
:rofl:
Here's the Omega "moon watch" or whatever. 10 grand for a watch you can't read. Junk. :)
I have a G Shock like that. It is a GA-101 Dark Knight which looks amazingly cool in pictures.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161118/c213ab42fb9b21218780029a1f485aa9.jpg)
As cool as it looks, it is extremely difficult to read at a glance. :facepalm:
Def
At least the hands aren't black, and it was a fraction of the price, but yeah if I have to dig out my reading glasses or start carrying an Explorer just to read my watch, then it's pretty useless other than jewelry. :-\
Does it come with a battery, or is it extra?
Here's the Omega "moon watch" or whatever. 10 grand for a watch you can't read. Junk. :)
I have a G Shock like that. It is a GA-101 Dark Knight which looks amazingly cool in pictures.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161118/c213ab42fb9b21218780029a1f485aa9.jpg)
As cool as it looks, it is extremely difficult to read at a glance. :facepalm:
Def
At least the hands aren't black, and it was a fraction of the price, but yeah if I have to dig out my reading glasses or start carrying an Explorer just to read my watch, then it's pretty useless other than jewelry. :-\
Yes, it is indeed a much less expensive, slightly more useful watch, and so not as bad as the Omega, but trust me, the hands really blend into the other dials and hands and things and so you really have to spend time looking at it.
I bought the watch (or rather it was bought for me as a birthday gift) from someone here on the forum (yes, I know who you R :pok:) and it is a beautiful watch that I very much enjoy having. It's just not one I usually wear because it takes effort to actually see what time it is, and it seems I am a bit too lazy to spend time actually looking at a watch these days. I have been spoiled by easier to read watches like the Orange Monster and various digital and smart watches I guess.
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So my worst ever Vic was a 1938 Soldier knife, truly a nail breaker. I had to use a 111mm locking caplifter to get any of the tools open, and it was in perfect factory condition, well oiled and not stuck or bent or anything! The back springs were so stiff that it actually made me flinch to close the damned thing. :ahhh
So my worst ever Vic was a 1938 Soldier knife, truly a nail breaker. I had to use a 111mm locking caplifter to get any of the tools open, and it was in perfect factory condition, well oiled and not stuck or bent or anything! The back springs were so stiff that it actually made me flinch to close the damned thing. :ahhh
With my 1941 Elsener, it did that with the screwdriver and can opener when I got it, and after the first cleaning and oiling. I guess carrying it helped a lot--it's still got probably the strongest springs in my collection but is less prone to ripping out fingernails. Of course, yours is minty, mine's been to Hades and back with a blade that's an inch short, and sharpened with the "monkey with a bench grinder approach", screwdriver with welding spatter on the spine, blunt awl, warped scales, etc. Could it have been that it was peened a bit tight?
Does it come with a battery, or is it extra?
Pretty sure those are self-winders. :salute:
(aka automatic)
The worst?
For me, all one piece tools and anything with bear grylls name on it.
The worst?
For me, all one piece tools and anything with bear grylls name on it.
I own the Bear Grylls Survival Tool Pack. And i like it quite a bit. It's the only thing with 'Bear Grylls' on it that ever interested me.
You want bad, go get an MT with 'Les Stroud' on it. :D
Yeah, but, has Bear Grylls used his multi-tool in a survival situation?
Yeah, but, has Bear Grylls used his multi-tool in a survival situation?
No, because he is still alive? :D
Yeah, but, has Bear Grylls used his multi-tool in a survival situation?
No, because he is still alive? :D
I guess that could be an interesting topic as well- Bear Grylls versus Les Stroud...
I guess that could be an interesting topic as well- Bear Grylls versus Les Stroud...
That was my very first thought. You comparing the Engage with... :think:
probably the BG-branded Suspension?
:popcorn:
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/d4/17/28/d41728867e3052c596e4f09dab9c8e5b.jpg)
There are only a few brands I would endorse. Assuming I'm not starving and desperate for money of course
Victorinox
Leatherman
Granfors bruks axes
Fallkniven fixed blades
Condor machetes
Bic lighters
Zebralight
I would say the worst for me is the SOG Reactor.. Blade feels like its going to snap on first use.. Pliers points in the weirdest angle.. The material used feels more plastic than my son's toys... :facepalm:
I would say the worst for me is the SOG Reactor.. Blade feels like its going to snap on first use.. Pliers points in the weirdest angle.. The material used feels more plastic than my son's toys... :facepalm:
I actually really like the Reactor. Yeah, there are a few quality issues, but I like that it is compact and reasonably useful.
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I would say the worst for me is the SOG Reactor.. Blade feels like its going to snap on first use.. Pliers points in the weirdest angle.. The material used feels more plastic than my son's toys... :facepalm:
I actually really like the Reactor. Yeah, there are a few quality issues, but I like that it is compact and reasonably useful.
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Isn't the PowerPint about the same size? But with more tools.
That could also be a race. New Suspension vs PowerPint. Or PowerPint vs Truss, if the prices are closer.
Some good points there, that, even though I really like the Center-Drive I can't argue with.
However, I would like to point out one thing- the Surge is the only large multitool from Leatherman that has scissors. None of the SuperTools, the MUT, the Core, the OHT or the Signal have scissors. It is apparently a "thing" that "people don't want scissors on big tools." Condemning the Center-Drive for not having scissors is like condemning it for not having a whistle since the Signal has one, or be compatible with the Otis cleaning kit because the MUT is.
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wire cutters are meant to cut things. Things that are harder that you could cut with scissors or with knife.