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Title: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Miknitro on May 09, 2015, 04:48:17 PM
Hey guys I couldn't find a owners group for my Fuse an didn't notice any for these other great older MTs either so here we go.

I bought my Fuse in 05 I think, been in my pocket every day since.
Well until I picked up a Wave, though that just gave me some time to clean my Fuse up from daily wear Edc. Now that it's cleaned up, I want to put it to work again lol.
It's riding back up to my Wave at moment but I know I can count on it being good to go.
So without further delay here some pics to entertain and get others motivated to dig out their old tools and site them here.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/8e096204cc72d617c5ef57863861c4f8.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/04b301f4f93c62f74565f823f46e3f8b.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/c9753db9db179ec5e23c4fba6c16e525.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/760577da0178462fc9cfd604e114b24f.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/29ba79ad4db265566f550b38b2706704.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/3e4fb86b8172e2a960ca058f92207cd4.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/87b62e4f28a7009fa9b781c3abd4adc9.jpg)

I should locate new pins for it one day, maybe a saw. If this out of place or duplicated please remove.

Mike
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on May 09, 2015, 06:40:47 PM
Great job, that really shined up. What did you polish it with ?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Kampfer on May 09, 2015, 06:42:41 PM
Kick A.S.S.
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=59023.0;attach=146366;image)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Miknitro on May 09, 2015, 07:09:19 PM
Great job, that really shined up. What did you polish it with ?
Thank you
In hand with a Dremel and Red, green and final with blue rouge. You can see blue rouge in c-clamp in one picture I believe.

Blue works very nice on knives IMO.

Edit to add, Sweet KA....I like it.
Read your thread Kamp about Kick A.S.S.s creation, nice work.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: pingu on May 09, 2015, 09:29:55 PM
Hey guys I couldn't find a owners group for my Fuse an didn't notice any for these other great older MTs either so here we go.


Is that a colour balance thing or have you got gold coloured zytel  :think:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Miknitro on May 09, 2015, 10:24:33 PM
Hey guys I couldn't find a owners group for my Fuse an didn't notice any for these other great older MTs either so here we go.


Is that a colour balance thing or have you got gold coloured zytel  :think:
Poor lighting, my bad.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Demel on May 09, 2015, 11:23:22 PM
I would love to join as soon as I get my hands on a bladeless fuse  :facepalm: Nice work.  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Kampfer on May 10, 2015, 06:48:03 PM
Edit to add, Sweet KA....I like it.
Read your thread Kamp about Kick A.S.S.s creation, nice work.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: pingu on May 10, 2015, 07:21:19 PM

Still a Fuse I hope.  From memory the awl is ex-Kick driver.  The saw and file are from R***r.  I would say this is my preferred medium duty/needle nose carry.

Recently acquired another Fuse which I won't be polishing as it would defeat the objective  :pok:  It's still stock but as I prefer SS to BO thinking about putting the SS tools in the new handle.  If time permits.



Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Miknitro on May 10, 2015, 08:09:23 PM

Still a Fuse I hope.  From memory the awl is ex-Kick driver.  The saw and file are from R***r.  I would say this is my preferred medium duty/needle nose carry.

Recently acquired another Fuse which I won't be polishing as it would defeat the objective  ok:  It's still stock but as I prefer SS to BO thinking about putting the SS tools in the new handle.  If time permits.
Nice Fuse.
Mines feeling, lesser lol.

I'm glad to see more coming out of hiding, such a great to platform it was, the Zytel made thin handles a non issue.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: kungaryfu on May 11, 2015, 08:42:54 PM
lovely polish on the fuse, ive removed the knifeblade from mine so i can make it uk legal carry.....i just need to find something to put in its place. ive been carrying it with only the two flat drivers in one of the handles, it rattles a bit, but the drivers click into place nicely when you lock them out. any suggestions on what i can put in the knifeblades place and where i can get it. was thinking of maybe some sort of file or awl?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Miknitro on May 11, 2015, 09:15:56 PM
lovely polish on the fuse, ive removed the knifeblade from mine so i can make it uk legal carry.....i just need to find something to put in its place. ive been carrying it with only the two flat drivers in one of the handles, it rattles a bit, but the drivers click into place nicely when you lock them out. any suggestions on what i can put in the knifeblades place and where i can get it. was thinking of maybe some sort of file or awl?
Thank you very much.

Idk in place of knife I'd shoot for a saw if law allows and if not then a file as you're thinking.
Maybe grind knife down an make a awl of sorts an slip it back in to shore up loose tools?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: pingu on May 11, 2015, 09:17:37 PM
lovely polish on the fuse, ive removed the knifeblade from mine so i can make it uk legal carry.....i just need to find something to put in its place. ive been carrying it with only the two flat drivers in one of the handles, it rattles a bit, but the drivers click into place nicely when you lock them out. any suggestions on what i can put in the knifeblades place and where i can get it. was thinking of maybe some sort of file or awl?

Have a look a few posts back.  I got a SOG file and saw from Heinnie.  There is enough metal on the tang to grind it to LM profile.  The SOG file is exactly the same thickness as the Rebar file (1.8mm), the SOG saw slightly thicker (2.0mm against 1.8mm) so I used the Rebar saw in my Fuse.  The Fuse blade is 2.4mm so you have a bit in hand plus a thick washer.  You really need to ring the changes between the handles for optimum fit.  I made an awl from a Kick driver but you can get a SOG awl (Edit: or Miknitro's idea).

Go for it.
 
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: kungaryfu on May 12, 2015, 07:27:11 PM
lovely polish on the fuse, ive removed the knifeblade from mine so i can make it uk legal carry.....i just need to find something to put in its place. ive been carrying it with only the two flat drivers in one of the handles, it rattles a bit, but the drivers click into place nicely when you lock them out. any suggestions on what i can put in the knifeblades place and where i can get it. was thinking of maybe some sort of file or awl?

Have a look a few posts back.  I got a SOG file and saw from Heinnie.  There is enough metal on the tang to grind it to LM profile.  The SOG file is exactly the same thickness as the Rebar file (1.8mm), the SOG saw slightly thicker (2.0mm against 1.8mm) so I used the Rebar saw in my Fuse.  The Fuse blade is 2.4mm so you have a bit in hand plus a thick washer.  You really need to ring the changes between the handles for optimum fit.  I made an awl from a Kick driver but you can get a SOG awl (Edit: or Miknitro's idea).

Go for it.

i think im gonna get the sog file from heinnie when i make my next set of purchases from them as there are a few other things ive had my eye on from them recently, but will have to wait till payday i also like the idea of an awl and might have play as miknitro suggests >:D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Corwyn on May 12, 2015, 09:26:58 PM
Hey guys I couldn't find a owners group for my Fuse an didn't notice any for these other great older MTs either so here we go.

I bought my Fuse in 05 I think, been in my pocket every day since.
Well until I picked up a Wave, though that just gave me some time to clean my Fuse up from daily wear Edc. Now that it's cleaned up, I want to put it to work again lol.
It's riding back up to my Wave at moment but I know I can count on it being good to go.
So without further delay here some pics to entertain and get others motivated to dig out their old tools and site them here.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/8e096204cc72d617c5ef57863861c4f8.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/04b301f4f93c62f74565f823f46e3f8b.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/c9753db9db179ec5e23c4fba6c16e525.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/760577da0178462fc9cfd604e114b24f.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/29ba79ad4db265566f550b38b2706704.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/3e4fb86b8172e2a960ca058f92207cd4.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/09/87b62e4f28a7009fa9b781c3abd4adc9.jpg)

I should locate new pins for it one day, maybe a saw. If this out of place or duplicated please remove.

Mike

Could you put in a photo with the Dremel head you used and the compound? I tried twice and ruined blades and what you did is just gorgeous...
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Miknitro on May 12, 2015, 10:16:36 PM
Trick I found was, slightly heat applicator on item to polish, hold in hand to monitor temperature. It should never get so hot you can't hold it. I keep my skin pressed against to feel any heat spikes. Tap spinning applicator on choice of compound lightly to color it, then start polishing, never sit always keep moving the applicator.


Red or gray(cleaner) for heavy scratching, or brushed steels. Then green ,(Jewellers) and onto blue(French) etc...blue is kind of kool. I get mine from rock polishers with 5k sandpaper, basically expensive paper towels.
If using a wetish compound, it'll fly around, if hard wax based it will fly around but not as bad. Don't use too much, you'll get messy but roof shouldn't coated overtop of you messy..

But the blue compound makes alloys pop IMO.
Its hard to advocate polishing, too hot can ruin temper too cold and you get streaking in steel, though that it just compound that has not been used up yet.

My wife tells me I should offer it as a service for some, idk.
Its basically high speed stropping. We used to use a bailers leather belt on farm, polish an sharpen in a blink.

Idk if that helps, but ask if any parts are muddier then others etc.

Edit to add, I use a variety of wheels on my dremel, spin it at no more then 60k an no less then 40k to avoid stuttering. Over 60 an it gets squirrelly IMO.
Second edit, its 8k sand paper not 5k, I get from rock people.
That for record is for fancy knives and jewelry for touch up. Maybe a bearing surface on my pico engine in my RC truck.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on July 16, 2016, 09:30:55 AM
Kick Owners Group????????
Well , well then.......... Yep! I have one!! :D 8)
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Chako on July 17, 2016, 12:49:55 AM
Here are my Kicks, Fuses, and Blasts. No duplicates. 

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo001/IMG_3980small_zpsd69c3300.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo001/IMG_3980small_zpsd69c3300.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: detron on July 17, 2016, 01:06:11 AM
Here are my Kicks, Fuses, and Blasts. No duplicates. 

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo001/IMG_3980small_zpsd69c3300.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo001/IMG_3980small_zpsd69c3300.jpg.html)

love that picture! 

though I kinda hate that any one of those "groups of four" is the same size as my entire blast, fuse, kick collection    :rofl:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Chako on July 17, 2016, 01:19:07 AM
At first I thought I would only need at most, 2 of each, one in stainless and the other in black oxide. Well that quickly went out the window.  :rofl:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 17, 2016, 04:09:58 AM
Here are my Kicks, Fuses, and Blasts. No duplicates. 

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo001/IMG_3980small_zpsd69c3300.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo001/IMG_3980small_zpsd69c3300.jpg.html)

:dd: Especially the camo ones :drool:

Great pic Chako :cheers:

I like the whole Zytel line :cheers: Blast is one of my favorite LM as well :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Chako on July 18, 2016, 01:36:23 AM
I was not a big fan of them at first, but they have certainly grown on me since, especially fielding the knifeless Fuse as my companion for many years due to work restrictions.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 18, 2016, 02:35:44 AM
I think they have grown on a lot of people since they came out in 2004 :D I remember they did get a lot of bashing though :whistle: Wished they had of came out with direct replacements for them with the Rebar chasis or similar though :-\
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: ToolJoe on July 20, 2016, 07:23:21 PM
I was always a fan of the Kick. I thought it got overshadowed but I can appreciate its simplicity.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 20, 2016, 07:24:50 PM
I was always a fan of the Kick. I thought it got overshadowed but I can appreciate its simplicity.

It sure never got the praise the Sideclip got that's for sure :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on July 20, 2016, 09:24:45 PM


I'm in  :cheers:


(http://i.imgur.com/PnX7o8T.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/PLQQ1m5.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/QX8O2rc.jpg)


(http://i.imgur.com/xrj6IbD.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 20, 2016, 09:50:55 PM
Sure a nice one to be in with as well Steve :dd:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on July 21, 2016, 09:04:46 AM
 :woohoo: Awesome grouping , Chako!!  :cheers:

Nice one , Steve  8) Is the clip a Mod or an Company aftermarket add on?  :tu: :gimme:
B/O tools rock  8)

Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on July 21, 2016, 02:05:36 PM
Thanks cali, that is a Kick  clip. I think you had to buy them  as an add on.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: DaveK on July 21, 2016, 03:27:09 PM
Thanks cali, that is a Kick  clip. I think you had to buy them  as an add on.

Yup - that's exactly right :)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 21, 2016, 03:33:44 PM
Thanks cali, that is a Kick  clip. I think you had to buy them  as an add on.

Yup - that's exactly right :)

I figured you could still buy them from LM :facepalm: Glad I still have a couple laying around :whistle: I used them for years as wrenches up til recently when I got my wrenches loki-mobile :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 21, 2016, 03:34:21 PM
New page banana man dance

:nanadance:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: DaveK on July 26, 2016, 12:12:44 AM
Keeping the thread alive and finding a place for this pic I just took simultaneously:

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/6Q9A1942_zpsfqp4fyuh.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/DaveK-ToolPics/media/6Q9A1942_zpsfqp4fyuh.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 26, 2016, 06:09:58 AM
Keeping the thread alive and finding a place for this pic I just took simultaneously:

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/6Q9A1942_zpsfqp4fyuh.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/DaveK-ToolPics/media/6Q9A1942_zpsfqp4fyuh.jpg.html)

Even if they discontinued the SS versions they should still make these as they are some of the nicest camo MT out IMO :dd:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 26, 2016, 06:10:39 AM
The camo version and the Zytel just go together so magnificently :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: DaveK on July 26, 2016, 08:44:40 AM
It just looks sweet doesn't it?  :multi:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 26, 2016, 04:38:36 PM
It just looks sweet doesn't it?  :multi:

Yes , yes it does :dd:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Oxford_Guy on July 27, 2016, 02:05:15 PM
I will be able to join this club soon (though not for a few weeks probably, as am ordering from overseas to the UK), as I've just managed to track down and buy a (new!) Leatherman Knifeless Fuse (good for UK knife laws, even more so than the Knifeless Rebar, as no locking awl nor saw, and I don't like the tool clumping on the Rebar)... Will post photos when it arrives! Will be my first proper multitool (not counting SAKs).
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: DaveK on July 27, 2016, 02:44:32 PM
Excellent stuff - look forward to hearing your thoughts on it :)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 27, 2016, 02:49:41 PM
Excellent stuff - look forward to hearing your thoughts on it :)

As do I :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Oxford_Guy on July 28, 2016, 08:26:38 PM
Excellent stuff - look forward to hearing your thoughts on it :)

As do I :tu:

I'll report back and post some pictures when I get it, may take a while though as it's being sent from the USA to the UK by quite a slow shipping service to try to save a bit on costs, I'm also going to be away for a few weeks from Sunday
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 28, 2016, 08:45:39 PM
Excellent stuff - look forward to hearing your thoughts on it :)

As do I :tu:

I'll report back and post some pictures when I get it, may take a while though as it's being sent from the USA to the UK by quite a slow shipping service to try to save a bit on costs, I'm also going to be away for a few weeks from Sunday

Have a good and safe trip :salute:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Chinese Buffet on August 06, 2016, 05:26:46 AM
Attention!(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s540/chinesebuffet888/ZytelBrothers02_zps4b758c28.jpg)

At ease...
(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s540/chinesebuffet888/ZytelBrothers01_zpsf570e5ce.jpg)


CB
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Alan K. on August 06, 2016, 06:34:01 AM
As much as I enjoy the simple things in life such as a Leatherman Kick, I saw one today at Lowes in a taped up Leatherman Wave package and thought to myself, "that's not right." :twak:

I pointed it out to the Lowes associate and offered to buy it, but not for the $89 Wave price it was marked at.  He went and asked a manager and told me, "Sorry, we can't sell it at all because it's not in our system."
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Gohard on August 06, 2016, 12:44:07 PM
As much as I enjoy the simple things in life such as a Leatherman Kick, I saw one today at Lowes in a taped up Leatherman Wave package and thought to myself, "that's not right." :twak:

I pointed it out to the Lowes associate and offered to buy it, but not for the $89 Wave price it was marked at.  He went and asked a manager and told me, "Sorry, we can't sell it at all because it's not in our system."
 :facepalm:
Another scam again. Bloody disgusting. 
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Humppa on August 06, 2016, 01:29:44 PM
LM Blast and me have a special relation... it was my first LM I got several years ago. Still use to carry it from time to time

(http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t489/kampfgockel2/IMG_5101_zpsavzvke2g.jpg) (http://s1062.photobucket.com/user/kampfgockel2/media/IMG_5101_zpsavzvke2g.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 06, 2016, 04:17:54 PM
Attention!(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s540/chinesebuffet888/ZytelBrothers02_zps4b758c28.jpg)

At ease...
(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s540/chinesebuffet888/ZytelBrothers01_zpsf570e5ce.jpg)


CB

Nice pics of the whole Zytel line 8) :o :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 06, 2016, 04:19:32 PM
As much as I enjoy the simple things in life such as a Leatherman Kick, I saw one today at Lowes in a taped up Leatherman Wave package and thought to myself, "that's not right." :twak:

I pointed it out to the Lowes associate and offered to buy it, but not for the $89 Wave price it was marked at.  He went and asked a manager and told me, "Sorry, we can't sell it at all because it's not in our system."
 :facepalm:
Another scam again. Bloody disgusting.

and what is bad they don't ever really seem to care when it is pointed out :facepalm: Almost like your the culprit for finding it out and showing them >:(
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 06, 2016, 04:20:03 PM
LM Blast and me have a special relation... it was my first LM I got several years ago. Still use to carry it from time to time

(http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t489/kampfgockel2/IMG_5101_zpsavzvke2g.jpg) (http://s1062.photobucket.com/user/kampfgockel2/media/IMG_5101_zpsavzvke2g.jpg.html)

Nice Blast and with bit adapter and all 8) :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Gohard on August 06, 2016, 04:36:22 PM
Do you need a kick, fuse, blast and core to join the club??

Well I just joined

Got a core somewhere but do not know where????
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 06, 2016, 04:47:52 PM
Do you need a kick, fuse, blast and core to join the club??

Well I just joined

Got a core somewhere but do not know where????

Not sure of the rules but I would say just one would allow entrance :D

I like how you are trying to pass other MTs off as Blast and Core :rofl:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Gohard on August 06, 2016, 05:07:45 PM
Do you need a kick, fuse, blast and core to join the club??

Well I just joined

Got a core somewhere but do not know where????

Not sure of the rules but I would say just one would allow entrance :D

I like how you are trying to pass other MTs off as Blast and Core :rofl:
Imagine someone wants to buy my NEW renamed blast. What a bargain!!
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on August 06, 2016, 05:52:14 PM
Do you need a kick, fuse, blast and core to join the club??

Well I just joined

Got a core somewhere but do not know where????

Not sure of the rules but I would say just one would allow entrance :D

I like how you are trying to pass other MTs off as Blast and Core :rofl:

Reminds me of this

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,58920.msg1075032.html#msg1075032    :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Oxford_Guy on August 25, 2016, 07:48:33 PM
I will be able to join this club soon (though not for a few weeks probably, as am ordering from overseas to the UK), as I've just managed to track down and buy a (new!) Leatherman Knifeless Fuse (good for UK knife laws, even more so than the Knifeless Rebar, as no locking awl nor saw, and I don't like the tool clumping on the Rebar)... Will post photos when it arrives! Will be my first proper multitool (not counting SAKs).

Hi - I've now received my (new!) Knifeless Fuse, am happy with the toolset (and lack of blade), non-clumping of tools (unlike the Knifeless Rebar), relatively small size/ light weight (170g/6 Oz) and comfort, BUT was very disappointed to find that the needle nose pliers don't seem to meet at properly, only at the very tip. even when I squeeze the handles. See the photos below - is this normal? As as far as I can tell from the other pics in this thread, this isn't the case for other people's Kick/Fuse/Blast/Core and seems quite bad considering the pliers are the primary function of the tool.

(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac148/oxford_guy/EDC/IMG_6142_zpssujivbxg.jpg)

(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac148/oxford_guy/EDC/IMG_6145_zpsqql8rjmc.jpg)

I think the place I managed to order it from still as some other Knifeless Fuses in stock, should I request a replacement? It's a bit of a pain, though, as I had to order from the US (I'm in the UK), so had to pay quite a bit for shipping and a little for VAT/customs... Almost wish I'd bought a Knifeless Rebar now (as could have bought that in the UK), but hate the tool clumping and have concerns about the locking awl and saw for UK knife laws.

(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac148/oxford_guy/EDC/IMG_6143_zpsd23umswy.jpg)

Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: DaveK on August 25, 2016, 08:15:19 PM
It's pretty normal for the pliers not to touch except at the tip but your gap does look a little bigger than on any of my Fuses (and others using the same plier heads).

It looks like there could be a slight burr on one of the tips maybe?

I doubt it will affect performance much judging by your picture, but maybe its worth seeing if the burr could be filed off?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Oxford_Guy on August 25, 2016, 08:20:44 PM
It's pretty normal for the pliers not to touch except at the tip but your gap does look a little bigger than on any of my Fuses (and others using the same plier heads).

It looks like there could be a slight burr on one of the tips maybe?

I doubt it will affect performance much judging by your picture, but maybe its worth seeing if the burr could be filed off?

The tips do seem to have a little more metal sticking out than elsewhere, but looks like they're meant to, doesn't look like a burr, also it seems that the actual closing angle is off - the gap is much larger towards the tool body than near the tool tip, shouldn't this angle be more flat?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: DaveK on August 25, 2016, 08:24:04 PM
No - they shouldn't be parallel - there should be a slight angle (getting narrower towards the tip).

From your pic, it looks almost as though there's something between the tips if you see what I mean. Almost like the pliers are holding something!
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Oxford_Guy on August 25, 2016, 08:25:45 PM
No - they shouldn't be parallel - there should be a slight angle (getting narrower towards the tip).

From your pic, it looks almost as though there's something between the tips if you see what I mean. Almost like the pliers are holding something!

I'll see if later I can show a close-up photo of the end of the open tips, though the macro isn't the best on my camera
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Oxford_Guy on August 25, 2016, 08:37:33 PM
No - they shouldn't be parallel - there should be a slight angle (getting narrower towards the tip).

From your pic, it looks almost as though there's something between the tips if you see what I mean. Almost like the pliers are holding something!

I'll see if later I can show a close-up photo of the end of the open tips, though the macro isn't the best on my camera

This is about the best I can do - with flash and without:

(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac148/oxford_guy/EDC/IMG_6150_zpsxkwzzklg.jpg)

The tip of the right hand side is perhaps sticking out a little too much?:

(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac148/oxford_guy/EDC/IMG_6150_crop_zpskxjfqdgh.jpg)

(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac148/oxford_guy/EDC/IMG_6149_zpsshkrixlt.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: DaveK on August 25, 2016, 08:53:14 PM
Ooh - they look fine don't they?

I expected to see some sort of excess or burr on one of the tips  :think:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Oxford_Guy on August 25, 2016, 09:02:51 PM
Ooh - they look fine don't they?

I expected to see some sort of excess or burr on one of the tips  :think:

So should I consider trying to get a replacement?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: DaveK on August 25, 2016, 09:13:41 PM
In all honesty, if it were me, I'd probably just use it, but I guess it depends on whether you think you might need to grip something finer than the gap.... I might also take a file to the tips and see if resolves the problem.

I'd equally understand why someone might return it!

Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on August 25, 2016, 09:27:55 PM
Ooh - they look fine don't they?

I expected to see some sort of excess or burr on one of the tips  :think:

So should I consider trying to get a replacement?


I'm with Dave on this one   :tu:

Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Oxford_Guy on August 25, 2016, 10:21:05 PM
In all honesty, if it were me, I'd probably just use it, but I guess it depends on whether you think you might need to grip something finer than the gap.... I might also take a file to the tips and see if resolves the problem.

I'd equally understand why someone might return it!

I'm just really surprised that Leatherman's QA let this one through, it's the sort of thing I might expect from something made in China, but not from the USA.

Also compare the gap on my Fuse to the picture @Humppa's Blast earlier in this thread, this was more what I was expecting:

(http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t489/kampfgockel2/IMG_5101_zpsavzvke2g.jpg)     

If I'd got it from a UK supplier I wouldn't think twice about asking for a refund, it's just that it's going to be a pain to have to send it back to the USA and they might not even honour offering me a replacement - I might just email them and see what they say...
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: DaveK on August 26, 2016, 12:28:07 AM

I'm just really surprised that Leatherman's QA let this one through, it's the sort of thing I might expect from something made in China, but not from the USA.


It's rare, but it can happen. If it was a current production tool you'd bought in the UK I'd probably return it too for what it's worth.

Keeping just might be the more pragmatic choice given where you're at! Definitely worth contacting the supplier though I'd say - see if they offer to sweeten the deal a bit.

Whatever you do - I hope it resolves satisfactorily. I feel sort of responsible having recommended an obsolete tool to you :(
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: captain spaulding on August 26, 2016, 12:36:34 AM
Hey Oxford I tried to send you a PM. Just wondering where you got the Knifeless Fuse?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Oxford_Guy on August 26, 2016, 01:05:02 PM
Hey Oxford I tried to send you a PM. Just wondering where you got the Knifeless Fuse?

I've sent you a PM
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Oxford_Guy on August 26, 2016, 01:05:37 PM

I'm just really surprised that Leatherman's QA let this one through, it's the sort of thing I might expect from something made in China, but not from the USA.


It's rare, but it can happen. If it was a current production tool you'd bought in the UK I'd probably return it too for what it's worth.

Keeping just might be the more pragmatic choice given where you're at! Definitely worth contacting the supplier though I'd say - see if they offer to sweeten the deal a bit.

Whatever you do - I hope it resolves satisfactorily. I feel sort of responsible having recommended an obsolete tool to you :(

I emailed the store last night, will see if they reply when the USA wakes up today...
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: hiraethus on August 26, 2016, 04:28:47 PM
I might also take a file to the tips and see if resolves the problem.

 :imws:  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Oxford_Guy on August 26, 2016, 05:13:23 PM
I might also take a file to the tips and see if resolves the problem.

 :imws:  :tu:

Guess where the only small metal file I currently own is located?  :P

Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: captain spaulding on August 26, 2016, 05:28:32 PM
Hey Oxford I tried to send you a PM. Just wondering where you got the Knifeless Fuse?

I've sent you a PM

Got it. Thanks!
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: DaveK on August 26, 2016, 06:51:10 PM
Guess where the only small metal file I currently own is located?  :P

Ha! This is why one multitool is never enough :P
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 27, 2016, 12:32:36 AM
Guess where the only small metal file I currently own is located?  :P

Ha! This is why one multitool is never enough :P

That is so true :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Chako on August 27, 2016, 02:39:17 AM
The more the merrier I say.  ;)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Oxford_Guy on August 30, 2016, 09:11:47 AM

I'm just really surprised that Leatherman's QA let this one through, it's the sort of thing I might expect from something made in China, but not from the USA.


It's rare, but it can happen. If it was a current production tool you'd bought in the UK I'd probably return it too for what it's worth.

Keeping just might be the more pragmatic choice given where you're at! Definitely worth contacting the supplier though I'd say - see if they offer to sweeten the deal a bit.

Whatever you do - I hope it resolves satisfactorily. I feel sort of responsible having recommended an obsolete tool to you :(

I emailed the store last night, will see if they reply when the USA wakes up today...

BTW this is the reply I received from the store (I also sent them a photo of Humppa's Blast for comparison, hence them mentioning this):

"I am sorry for your disappointment for what you perceive to be a Leatherman QC issue, however, if you view the attached you will see another Knifeless Fuse that we have in stock. I looked at a half dozen or so and they all look like the one pictured, i.e. they only touch at the tip when the jaw is closed. I also looked at the other forty + Leatherman multitools on display in our store and all of the pliers only meet at the tip. Based on these observations, I would say that this is their QC standard and typical, whereas your Blast jaw is an anomaly that we rarely see, but all within Leatherman’s QC specifications.
 
If you want me to look at every Knifeless Fuse that we have remaining in inventory to see if there is one that matches your Blast jaws, i.e. jaws that meet flush and parallel when closed, I can do that for you and send you a photo if I find an anomalous example. If you want to exchange it for the one we sent you that will be fine, however, you must pay return shipping and shipping back for the exchanged model, as the item we sent you is not defective."
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: DaveK on August 30, 2016, 09:25:25 AM
Lol - OK, we know where they stand on the issue then!

Looking again at your pic, I'm sure I'd just use it tbh, but you could always send a picture to Leatherman and see what they say?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Chako on August 30, 2016, 11:53:24 AM
I have a few, and yours looks to be quite ok in the pliers dept.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Oxford_Guy on August 31, 2016, 08:26:11 PM
Lol - OK, we know where they stand on the issue then!

Looking again at your pic, I'm sure I'd just use it tbh, but you could always send a picture to Leatherman and see what they say?

Think I'm probably just going to keep it and use it, hopefully the issue with the tips won't be a problem in practice.

BTW my Fuse is quite stiff to open and when using the pliers, where are the key places to lubricate? I usually use Nano Oil 10w to lubricate the pivots on my knives, so I assume this would also be suitable for the Leatherman?

Is it also also worth giving the tools and even handle a wipe over with Frog Lube or a Tuff Cloth to help prevent rusting? Thanks
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on October 14, 2016, 09:37:24 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/PBR4goVh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 19, 2016, 07:40:57 PM
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/poncho6556/Camera/1476882856515.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/poncho6556/media/Camera/1476882856515.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on October 20, 2016, 05:48:12 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Chako on October 20, 2016, 11:39:08 AM
I invited the police school liaison officer to talk about policing to my career class yesterday. When the officer was done, he asked for questions from the students. One of them asked him what he carried on his duty belt. The constable went trough his gear and mentioned he carried a Gerber multi-tool. When the presentation was done, I asked him alone if I could see his Gerber. He pulls the tool out and I tell him right away that is a Leatherman Blast. He looks at it and and asks me how did I know so quickly upon sight? I told him I was a bit of a collector. If only he knew.  :rofl:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 20, 2016, 10:21:06 PM
I invited the police school liaison officer to talk about policing to my career class yesterday. When the officer was done, he asked for questions from the students. One of them asked him what he carried on his duty belt. The constable went trough his gear and mentioned he carried a Gerber multi-tool. When the presentation was done, I asked him alone if I could see his Gerber. He pulls the tool out and I tell him right away that is a Leatherman Blast. He looks at it and and asks me how did I know so quickly upon sight? I told him I was a bit of a collector. If only he knew.  :rofl:

 :rofl:

A lot of people confuse Gerber and Leatherman for some reason though :think: Well at least he knows better now :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 28, 2016, 09:40:33 PM
Core today :cheers:

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/poncho6556/Camera/1477677940330.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/poncho6556/media/Camera/1477677940330.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on October 28, 2016, 09:42:31 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 28, 2016, 11:34:23 PM
:like:

:hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: chrono on November 16, 2016, 05:03:21 AM
The whole line of Core, Fuse, Blat, and Kick have this calm, unintimidating look and feel about them, especially the boxy Core. The Core was my very first Leatherman. Still remember how I wished for a Wave instead of that plain-jane Core. How time changes perspective!
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2016, 06:19:28 PM
The whole line of Core, Fuse, Blat, and Kick have this calm, unintimidating look and feel about them, especially the boxy Core. The Core was my very first Leatherman. Still remember how I wished for a Wave instead of that plain-jane Core. How time changes perspective!

The whole line was really unappreciated from the start due to the Zytel but has received a cult following since being discontinued  :o I always loved the Blast and had sort of a love hate thing going on with the Core :whistle: :D They were a really good line and I hated hearing the news that they were discontinued though :-\ Seems the Core was the only one that got a true successor with the Supertool 300 and I guess that's something at least :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 10, 2016, 05:21:17 AM
BO Fuse today :dd:

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/1/569/30722516933_160e072c77_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NNQVVP)20161209_095939 (https://flic.kr/p/NNQVVP) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on December 10, 2016, 05:42:34 AM
That's an awfully (http://i.imgur.com/hEXNxNs.png) (http://imgur.com/hEXNxNs)  Fuse  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 10, 2016, 06:23:18 AM
That's an awfully (http://i.imgur.com/hEXNxNs.png) (http://imgur.com/hEXNxNs)  Fuse  :tu:

It was an awfully good carry today as well :D :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 10, 2016, 06:23:45 AM
New page banana man dance

:nanadance:       :nanadance:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 14, 2016, 10:03:15 PM
BO Kick today :dd: :like:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/27/30804198024_412f065d83_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NW4ySu)20161214_123346 (https://flic.kr/p/NW4ySu) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on December 15, 2016, 05:47:55 AM
 :dd:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 15, 2016, 06:10:00 AM
:dd:

:hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on December 15, 2016, 06:14:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/wFs81fmh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/wFs81fm)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 15, 2016, 08:30:51 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/wFs81fmh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/wFs81fm)

Another good one Steve :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on December 15, 2016, 08:43:09 PM
Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 15, 2016, 09:15:59 PM
Thanks  :cheers:

Yes Sir :salute: :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 22, 2016, 10:18:54 PM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/256/30994930393_518d2345fd_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PdV7XB)20161222_090109 (https://flic.kr/p/PdV7XB) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on December 22, 2016, 10:48:17 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on January 13, 2017, 03:40:09 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/nyoSARNh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 13, 2017, 10:02:49 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/nyoSARNh.jpg)

Nice one Steve :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 10, 2017, 03:41:43 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3793/32688536681_6c331f5818_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RNzi72)20170209_170237 (https://flic.kr/p/RNzi72) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 11, 2017, 05:34:47 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/734/32012663623_4c37474ed1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QLRgAg)20170210_163538 (https://flic.kr/p/QLRgAg) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on February 11, 2017, 05:40:15 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/wdLDaZUh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 11, 2017, 06:40:50 PM
Nice one Steve :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on February 12, 2017, 01:48:39 AM
:hatsoff:   :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: takokat on February 13, 2017, 02:03:05 PM
Finally joining the club with my first Leatherman, a Blast! Wasn't an easy decision as multitools are pretty expensive in my country (Singapore), at least compared to the USA. The Blast cost SGD$99, while a stainless steel Rebar would cost around $125 and a Wave $170. The Blast was a relatively good buy, and I think scissors won me over (compared to the Rebar).

My previous tool was a standard conscript-issue Victorinox Trailmaster One Handed. Good tool, although I never really got it to open one handed. It was my first SAK, and I remember not knowing how to disengage the liner lock when I first used it! I knew many people who cut themselves with the blade. In fact, one of my friends stabbed himself in the thigh while cutting some nylon cord while in a squat position. We have a saying: "helmets on, cannot think  :ahhh". Sadly, I dropped it during a field exercise a month before I finished my two years of conscript service, and couldn't justify getting a new one just yet. I'll probably get another one when I get called up for Reserve training. Anyway, I digress!

I know you guys like pictures :D

(http://tlkh.space/pictures/FullSizeRender.jpg)

Really love the details on the Blast.
(http://tlkh.space/pictures/FullSizeRender 4.jpg)

I was really happy with the scissors. If the Blast didn't have scissors, I would probably go with a Rebar. My previous SAK didn't have scissors either, but whipping out a blade to cut anything in public would invite unwanted attention. Hence, I find scissors really necessary for my EDC.
(http://tlkh.space/pictures/FullSizeRender 2.jpg)

My Blast actually came with a some cosmetic damage to the Zytel handles. I tell myself I don't care :drink: I didn't notice it in the shop, and decided it wasn't worth the trouble to exchange the tool. At least I wouldn't feel the "first scratch" pain.
(http://tlkh.space/pictures/FullSizeRender 3.jpg)

The included leather sheath was nice, but came slightly beat up. I would have preferred a nylon MOLLE sheath though, I'm used to that. It'll have the added bonus of being able to be attached to my Load Bearing Vest as well, although I'll have second thoughts about bringing it out into the field in a military context. It's too precious!
(http://tlkh.space/pictures/FullSizeRender 5.jpg) (http://tlkh.space/pictures/FullSizeRender 6.jpg)

I really love my new Blast! The day after I got it, I went down to my camp's armoury to lubricate it with some Breakfree CLP gun oil. It helped with the stiffness, and I'm hoping it'll prevent rust.

Have a nice day everyone!
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on February 13, 2017, 02:24:13 PM
Welcome to the forum takokat and congrats on the Blast  :like: :tu: :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 13, 2017, 10:52:48 PM
Welcome to the forum takokat and congrats on the Blast  :like: :tu: :cheers:

+1 :like: :like:

Also some really awesome pics :o :dd: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Chako on February 14, 2017, 12:25:07 PM
I just added an other Core to my collection. I found it at the pawn shop for a steal of a deal brand spanking new without a sheath. I couldn't resist taking it home at the price I got it for.

I remember when I first saw the Core, I didn't much care for it. Over time, this model has grown on me.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: captain spaulding on February 14, 2017, 05:27:37 PM
All the Fuse variants.  :tu:



(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8572/29102978580_3fb99137a3_b.jpg)


Plus BO and SS old style lock versions for completeness.  :D


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8086/29282842712_110ed4a74b_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on February 14, 2017, 05:47:05 PM
Sweet collection cappy    :drool:  :like:  :drool:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: captain spaulding on February 14, 2017, 06:59:17 PM
Sweet collection cappy    :drool:  :like:  :drool:


Thank you, I always had a thing for the Fuse.  :D

Almost all are NIB as well.  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 17, 2017, 10:20:27 PM
That is flipping awesome Cap :o :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 17, 2017, 10:21:16 PM
Carried my BO Kick today :tu:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/545/32797015072_7307db6911_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RYagX7)20170217_064043 (https://flic.kr/p/RYagX7) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on February 18, 2017, 05:38:12 AM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: captain spaulding on February 18, 2017, 05:51:30 AM
That is flipping awesome Cap :o :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :like: :like: :like:

Thanks buddy.  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 08, 2017, 03:25:22 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/VZy5wZeh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on April 08, 2017, 12:05:08 AM



(http://i.imgur.com/A32giaUh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on April 08, 2017, 12:05:23 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/5eekZOzh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 08, 2017, 03:46:31 PM
Some awesome pics Steve :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on April 09, 2017, 11:41:03 PM
 Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on April 27, 2017, 11:41:58 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/2QDjwbch.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Bensasupertool on April 28, 2017, 03:12:20 AM
Clipped Kick.

(http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t366/bennyp4036/Mobile%20Uploads/A5D0BDC4-165A-4A3E-B3AE-21C568A63C33_zpsedmfasex.jpg) (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/bennyp4036/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A5D0BDC4-165A-4A3E-B3AE-21C568A63C33_zpsedmfasex.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 28, 2017, 01:20:52 PM
Nice LM and pics Steve and Ben :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on April 28, 2017, 03:29:11 PM
 :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on June 17, 2017, 05:12:10 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4271/35221723651_175df901bb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VEqxkr)20170616_184319 (https://flic.kr/p/VEqxkr) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4226/34541454183_8c96371a48_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UCiYVv)20170616_184439 (https://flic.kr/p/UCiYVv) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4278/34964247830_bcdf38cdd5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VgEUK9)20170616_184512 (https://flic.kr/p/VgEUK9) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4210/34541445703_68f64c0cd8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UCiWpi)20170616_184453 (https://flic.kr/p/UCiWpi) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on June 17, 2017, 05:39:24 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/CqbujUV.png) (http://imgur.com/CqbujUV)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: pa_strunk on June 17, 2017, 10:41:09 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on August 30, 2017, 12:28:04 PM
I'm glad I found this club!  :like: :like:
I hereby enter with the Kick that I found, if the powers that be let me.  :angel:
Car boot sale find, my first _______ tool! (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,73637)

(http://i.imgur.com/umNa3cK.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nwUWQJe.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on August 30, 2017, 02:11:26 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 30, 2017, 02:36:23 PM
Welcome to the club Pablo :tu: Great pics and great tool :like: :like:

Glad to see you got a plier based tool buddy :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on August 30, 2017, 03:04:56 PM
Thanks!
It's quite different from a SAK.
The Kick is little slimmer than a climber, but im my opinion, carries in the pocket unsuspended better than a climber, due to the width and length making it sit better.  :think:
Of course, using a suspension clip is still ideal for comfort.  :tu:
It has great fiddle factor, like a SAK. Open the handles, close the handles, etc, it's quite fun.  :)

The small driver is very good :tu:

But I'm a bit irritated with the thickness of the large driver. Even though it's just a little wider than a SAK bottle opener, it's at least twice as thick, and won't fit into many of the slotted screws that the Vic Bottle opener fits in.  :facepalm:
And it's not as good for prying duties either, thanks to the thickness!

The 3D Philips... I think that the Victorinox SAK equivalent is better... Maybe I'm using it wrong, but it doesn't feel as capable, despite being bigger.  :-\

Can opener gets a  :tu:, it doesn't leave a sharp edge behind.   :like:

The pliers feel plenty capable.  :like: :like:

And did I mention the fiddle factor?  :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: sergemaster on August 30, 2017, 10:14:40 PM
Amici,
Once again, I'm in!!

Cheers,
Serge
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on August 30, 2017, 11:54:45 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on August 30, 2017, 11:56:22 PM
The Zytel inserts look so good on the BO and some of the Camo versions.  :drool:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 31, 2017, 12:46:14 AM
Amici,
Once again, I'm in!!

Cheers,
Serge

Another great one Serge :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 31, 2017, 12:48:23 AM
The Zytel inserts look so good on the BO and some of the Camo versions.  :drool:

Yes, the BO is great looking on them :dd: :like:

The Phillips is better on this series to me than Vic :think: Yeah you must be doing it wrong :pok: :rofl:

The look of the BO caused me to track down all of them with Zytel as well :facepalm: Well not the Core yet anyways :whistle: :D

Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on August 31, 2017, 12:53:01 AM
The Zytel inserts look so good on the BO and some of the Camo versions.  :drool:

Yes, the BO is great looking on them :dd: :like:

The Phillips is better on this series to me than Vic :think: Yeah you must be doing it wrong :pok: :rofl:

The look of the BO caused me to track down all of them with Zytel as well :facepalm: Well not the Core yet anyways :whistle: :D
I could be wrong.  :drink:
Tell me how you use the Philips on this?  :think:
It's my first multiplier and I've only had it since Saturday, and haven't REALLY tried using the Philips.
Handles open, closed, etc? :think:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 31, 2017, 12:57:42 AM
The Zytel inserts look so good on the BO and some of the Camo versions.  :drool:

Yes, the BO is great looking on them :dd: :like:

The Phillips is better on this series to me than Vic :think: Yeah you must be doing it wrong :pok: :rofl:

The look of the BO caused me to track down all of them with Zytel as well :facepalm: Well not the Core yet anyways :whistle: :D
I could be wrong.  :drink:
Tell me how you use the Philips on this?  :think:
It's my first multiplier and I've only had it since Saturday, and haven't REALLY tried using the Philips.
Handles open, closed, etc? :think:

I usually leave it open with the Phillips side and the other half closed (leaving the tool as long as possible) and that gives more more leverage  :tu: I also use it L shaped and this provides good amount of torque as well :cheers:

I was just teasing though as I get good results from the LM and Vic drivers :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on August 31, 2017, 01:31:10 PM
I'd like a clam shell package opener/orange peeler tool thingy on my Kick. :)
As far as I know, I can either:

Sharpen the can opener

Or
Make one out of the blade.  :multi:

Advise?  :cheers:
How would I sharpen the can opener so it works effectively? It seems a little too thick to score oranges without squirting juice, even if it were sharp. And working on it may hamper its can opening ability?  :think:

My favoured option:
The blade will have to go in the long term, so I may as well turn it into something useful interesting. As it will have a thinner cutting part than the can opener,  it should be able to cut more cleanly and easily. :think:
Is there a particular shape that I should use as a guide when grinding?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 31, 2017, 02:04:46 PM
Just sharpen the first bit of the opener at a little bit less of an angle that what it is and you will be surprised at how well it opens packages :cheers:

I think Steve had some pics of this but Photo bucket may have killed those links :facepalm:

If no pics are taken or you don't get what I am talking about then I will get a pic of mine that I have sharpened on my Rebar :tu: It also still will function as a can opener :like: So you lose nothing and gain a function :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on August 31, 2017, 02:25:10 PM
A pic would be nice when you can do it.  :cheers:
How much did you sharpen?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 01, 2017, 12:23:51 PM
I dropped and broke my phone yesterday and took me a while to activate a new one :facepalm: Will try and get a pic of it up this evening or by Saturday at least :salute: I only sharpened it an 1/8th of an inch on the end at a less sharp angle that what is already there and sharpened it until it was sharper than the opener and viola, a package cutter :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 01, 2017, 12:46:17 PM
Here is a link to the link of some of Steve's pics of the can opener sharpening if I don't get around to getting the pic quick enough for you :cheers:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67481.msg1504578.html#msg1504578

Don't know if there are any closer or better shots of it in there or not :think: but it will give you the basic idea hopefully :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on September 01, 2017, 01:43:13 PM
 :facepalm:
I sharpened more than SteveC did then. I also put a slight edge on the opposite side .
 :facepalm:
No opening cans for this one now, the edge would go blunt?  :-\ :think:
I can cut paper with the tip.

(http://i.imgur.com/aS6x6R0.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/a1WfiHk.jpg)


Thanks for the link, I thought that photobucket had eaten the photos.  :ahhh :twak:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on September 01, 2017, 02:00:42 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: MusicMen on September 08, 2017, 12:02:40 AM
Doing some maintenance with my Kick
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on September 08, 2017, 12:15:46 AM
 :2tu: :cheers:
What do you think of the Zytel inserts?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: captain spaulding on September 08, 2017, 12:21:01 AM
I personally like the Zytel inserts. Never had a problem with them and they make the tool fairly comfortable when in use.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on September 08, 2017, 12:23:05 AM
Though I haven't had my kick for long, I agree with that. :cheers:
My question is really along the lines of; do they make the tool look cheap?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: MusicMen on September 08, 2017, 12:24:00 AM
:2tu: :cheers:
What do you think of the Zytel inserts?
:hatsoff:
I also have the Sideclip. The Kick feels much better to use than the Sideclip. They both have similar tools so I change back and forth.
The Kick doesn't feel as sturdy as the Sideclip but it is in actual use. The Zytel inserts and the scalloping just make for a better "feel" for me.
Does this help?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on September 08, 2017, 12:25:04 AM
:2tu: :cheers:
What do you think of the Zytel inserts?
I also have the Sideclip. The Kick feels much better to use than the Sideclip. They both have similar tools so I change back and forth.
The Kick doesn't feel as sturdy as the Sideclip but it is inactual use. The Zytel inserts and the scalloping just make for a better "feel" for me.
Does this help?
I too like the feeling.  :)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: captain spaulding on September 08, 2017, 01:26:49 AM
Though I haven't had my kick for long, I agree with that. :cheers:
My question is really along the lines of; do they make the tool look cheap?

Honestly that is only a question you can answer for yourself as it is really a personal opinion. For me I do not think so, but to others it might. The real question is (please do not take this the wrong way), but why does it matter?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on September 08, 2017, 01:53:15 AM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on September 08, 2017, 06:45:33 AM
Though I haven't had my kick for long, I agree with that. :cheers:
My question is really along the lines of; do they make the tool look cheap?

Honestly that is only a question you can answer for yourself as it is really a personal opinion. For me I do not think so, but to others it might. The real question is (please do not take this the wrong way), but why does it matter?
Practically, it doesn't matter. I'm just wondering what other people think.  :cheers:
Sometimes I think the Zytel looks cheap, more often I consider it unusual and different.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Aloha on September 08, 2017, 07:05:08 AM
I think the Zytel looks fine.  I also find them comfortable in hand.  In that line of tools the Zytel is a neat feature tho the Core shares Zytel but not a pronounced as on the Kick Blast Fuse. 
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 08, 2017, 02:47:59 PM
I like the Zytel and always have but when these tools were new it didn't go over so well across the board :ahhh many people didn't like them at all and I think k this led to their demise :facepalm: They look even better in BO :whistle: :D

I think they are way better than the new budget line that replaced them (Rev, Wingman and Sidekick) :ahhh

I like them well enough that I have all of them in SS and all but the Core in BO :dd: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on September 08, 2017, 03:26:16 PM
I like the Zytel and always have but when these tools were new it didn't go over so well across the board :ahhh many people didn't like them at all and I think k this led to their demise :facepalm: They look even better in BO :whistle: :D

I think they are way better than the new budget line that replaced them (Rev, Wingman and Sidekick) :ahhh

I like them well enough that I have all of them in SS and all but the Core in BO :dd: :like:


 :pok:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-CORE-MULTI-TOOL-NEEDLE-NOSE-PLIERS-BLACK-FOLDING-TOOLS-/282634690240?hash=item41ce571ec0:g:~sIAAOSwoRBZqclR
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 08, 2017, 03:52:39 PM
I like the Zytel and always have but when these tools were new it didn't go over so well across the board :ahhh many people didn't like them at all and I think k this led to their demise :facepalm: They look even better in BO :whistle: :D

I think they are way better than the new budget line that replaced them (Rev, Wingman and Sidekick) :ahhh

I like them well enough that I have all of them in SS and all but the Core in BO :dd: :like:


 :pok:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-CORE-MULTI-TOOL-NEEDLE-NOSE-PLIERS-BLACK-FOLDING-TOOLS-/282634690240?hash=item41ce571ec0:g:~sIAAOSwoRBZqclR

 :salute:

The Core is also one of the few LM I have broken though :facepalm: not once but twice :ahhh Locks both times :oops:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on September 08, 2017, 03:53:39 PM
I like the Zytel and always have but when these tools were new it didn't go over so well across the board :ahhh many people didn't like them at all and I think k this led to their demise :facepalm: They look even better in BO :whistle: :D

I think they are way better than the new budget line that replaced them (Rev, Wingman and Sidekick) :ahhh

I like them well enough that I have all of them in SS and all but the Core in BO :dd: :like:


 :pok:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-CORE-MULTI-TOOL-NEEDLE-NOSE-PLIERS-BLACK-FOLDING-TOOLS-/282634690240?hash=item41ce571ec0:g:~sIAAOSwoRBZqclR

 :salute:

The Core is also one of the few LM I have broken though :facepalm: not once but twice :ahhh Locks both times :oops:
Coming from a SAK user, are locks necessary in a multitool?  :think:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Mechanickal on September 08, 2017, 03:58:13 PM
I like the Zytel and always have but when these tools were new it didn't go over so well across the board :ahhh many people didn't like them at all and I think k this led to their demise :facepalm: They look even better in BO :whistle: :D

I think they are way better than the new budget line that replaced them (Rev, Wingman and Sidekick) :ahhh

I like them well enough that I have all of them in SS and all but the Core in BO :dd: :like:


 :pok:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-CORE-MULTI-TOOL-NEEDLE-NOSE-PLIERS-BLACK-FOLDING-TOOLS-/282634690240?hash=item41ce571ec0:g:~sIAAOSwoRBZqclR

 :salute:

The Core is also one of the few LM I have broken though :facepalm: not once but twice :ahhh Locks both times :oops:
Coming from a SAK user, are locks necessary in a multitool?  :think:
On a plier based multi?
Yes!

Comming from a SAK user ;)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on September 08, 2017, 04:03:07 PM
I like the Zytel and always have but when these tools were new it didn't go over so well across the board :ahhh many people didn't like them at all and I think k this led to their demise :facepalm: They look even better in BO :whistle: :D

I think they are way better than the new budget line that replaced them (Rev, Wingman and Sidekick) :ahhh

I like them well enough that I have all of them in SS and all but the Core in BO :dd: :like:


 :pok:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-CORE-MULTI-TOOL-NEEDLE-NOSE-PLIERS-BLACK-FOLDING-TOOLS-/282634690240?hash=item41ce571ec0:g:~sIAAOSwoRBZqclR

 :salute:

The Core is also one of the few LM I have broken though :facepalm: not once but twice :ahhh Locks both times :oops:
Coming from a SAK user, are locks necessary in a multitool?  :think:
On a plier based multi?
Yes!

Comming from a SAK user ;)
Why?   :shrug:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on September 08, 2017, 04:08:39 PM
I like the Zytel and always have but when these tools were new it didn't go over so well across the board :ahhh many people didn't like them at all and I think k this led to their demise :facepalm: They look even better in BO :whistle: :D

I think they are way better than the new budget line that replaced them (Rev, Wingman and Sidekick) :ahhh

I like them well enough that I have all of them in SS and all but the Core in BO :dd: :like:


 :pok:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-CORE-MULTI-TOOL-NEEDLE-NOSE-PLIERS-BLACK-FOLDING-TOOLS-/282634690240?hash=item41ce571ec0:g:~sIAAOSwoRBZqclR

 :salute:

The Core is also one of the few LM I have broken though :facepalm: not once but twice :ahhh Locks both times :oops:
Coming from a SAK user, are locks necessary in a multitool?  :think:
On a plier based multi?
Yes!

Comming from a SAK user ;)
Why?   :shrug:


Pinchy
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on September 08, 2017, 04:10:12 PM
I like the Zytel and always have but when these tools were new it didn't go over so well across the board :ahhh many people didn't like them at all and I think k this led to their demise :facepalm: They look even better in BO :whistle: :D

I think they are way better than the new budget line that replaced them (Rev, Wingman and Sidekick) :ahhh

I like them well enough that I have all of them in SS and all but the Core in BO :dd: :like:


 :pok:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-CORE-MULTI-TOOL-NEEDLE-NOSE-PLIERS-BLACK-FOLDING-TOOLS-/282634690240?hash=item41ce571ec0:g:~sIAAOSwoRBZqclR

 :salute:

The Core is also one of the few LM I have broken though :facepalm: not once but twice :ahhh Locks both times :oops:
Coming from a SAK user, are locks necessary in a multitool?  :think:
On a plier based multi?
Yes!

Comming from a SAK user ;)
Why?   :shrug:


Pinchy
The Kick has no locks(why I love it) and I haven't had any problems...  :think:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Aloha on September 08, 2017, 04:20:46 PM
Are lock necessary on a MT?

I'd say yes for the drivers.  The PST doesn't have locks either and while a wonderful tool its relegated to light use for me.  Folding drivers are never a good thing.  I'd say most MT are meant to be medium to heavy duty tools.  The possibility of a driver folding on them is high which can be avoided by a locking mechanism or the obvious, a dedicated tool.

Designs have changed on those non locking MTs for a reason IMO.  Sure we've gotten by, but is getting by enough?  SAKs are light duty tools IMO.  There is no need for them to have locks.  It is interesting however that on some SAKs there are locks on the blades as well the driver.     
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 08, 2017, 04:22:40 PM
Not necessary but sometimes very useful ;) :D For reasons mentioned above :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 08, 2017, 04:29:15 PM
I had no issues with the Zytel, and have owned all four tools with the Zytel handles. From new, the Zytel could have a few sharp corners, which whilst easily corrected with a bit of fine/semi-fine sandpaper/emery cloth, it did still mean that the tools weren't quite finished as they should be for proper comfort. Possibly the start of the decline in terms of their tool refinement, but nothing that a little TLC can't resolve.

I prefer the Kick and Fuse out of the line up. The Core and Blast are a bit too chunky in hand for me, particularly as the handles had already started to splay more than earlier tools (though not as much as the later ones). The innards on those two tools were great, but as pliers they could be a little unwieldy if gripping larger items. The option of the clip on the Kick was a good call, and meant this tool was both a modernised PST and Sideclip (albeit without the file from the PST). Non-locking drivers didn't enthuse a lot of users though. The Fuse was the gem of the lineup, and was certainly the right choice to make knifeless. When the dropped that tool they were without knifeless tools for several years, before they finally brought out the knifeless Rebar. I would go for a knifeless Fuse over the Rebar 100 times over.

The only tool I have left from this lineup, is a modified knifeless Fuse that I did myself. It loses the knife, can opener, medium flat driver, and lanyard ring, for the saw, file, and mini driver from a Blast plus a custom awl. It doesn't get much carry aside from going out on walks, where it still doesn't get much use, but is a great "just in case" tool, and I'm very happy to have it as part of the arsenal.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on September 08, 2017, 05:05:50 PM
 :cheers:

Another question.  :D
Sorry, I'm new to the plier based MT scene.

Correct me if I'm wrong, the Kick/Fuse/etc head is the same as the one on the original Charge?  :think: Isn't the Kick considered a light duty tool, compared to the Charge? Does this mean that the plier head on the Kick is stronger than the handles, or the other way around on the original Charge?  :think:
And yes, I'm aware that the Kick head is assymetrically ground.  :)

Snip

The only tool I have left from this lineup, is a modified knifeless Fuse that I did myself. It loses the knife, can opener, medium flat driver, and lanyard ring, for the saw, file, and mini driver from a Blast plus a custom awl. It doesn't get much carry aside from going out on walks, where it still doesn't get much use, but is a great "just in case" tool, and I'm very happy to have it as part of the arsenal.  :cheers:
Am I wrong or biased when I think that the Blast/Wave saw is not as good as the Victorinox Saw?
I'd like my Kick to be bladeless and a good combo for a SAK.
So no scissors and no saw(?). File is good though.
The screwdrivers can stay, they tend to have more reach than the Victorinox SAK equivalent, especially when you compare the small/medium driver to the one on the Victorinox can opener. So they complement each other.
And I need the leatherman can opener for making Lynn's wood gas can stoves, which the Victorinox equivalent is useless for.  :P
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 08, 2017, 05:17:49 PM
:cheers:

Another question.  :D
Sorry, I'm new to the plier based MT scene.

Correct me if I'm wrong, the Kick/Fuse/etc head is the same as the one on the original Charge?  :think: Isn't the Kick considered a light duty tool, compared to the Charge? Does this mean that the plier head on the Kick is stronger than the handles, or the other way around on the original Charge?  :think:
And yes, I'm aware that the Kick head is assymetrically ground.  :)

Snip

The only tool I have left from this lineup, is a modified knifeless Fuse that I did myself. It loses the knife, can opener, medium flat driver, and lanyard ring, for the saw, file, and mini driver from a Blast plus a custom awl. It doesn't get much carry aside from going out on walks, where it still doesn't get much use, but is a great "just in case" tool, and I'm very happy to have it as part of the arsenal.  :cheers:
Am I wrong or biased when I think that the Blast/Wave saw is not as good as the Victorinox Saw?
I'd like my Kick to be bladeless and a good combo for a SAK.
So no scissors and no saw(?). File is good though.
The screwdrivers can stay, they tend to have more reach than the Victorinox SAK equivalent, especially when you compare the small/medium driver to the one on the Victorinox can opener. So they complement each other.
And I need the leatherman can opener for making Lynn's wood gas can stoves, which the Victorinox equivalent is useless for.  :P

Yes, the Fuse/Blast (Not Kick) head is same as the Wave/Charge. Everything is breakable if you try hard enough  ;)

The saw is good enough. I think the 91mm saw is better, but that doesn't mean the Blast saw is inadequate. The primary downside is that it's an inboard tool, which always presents the opposing handle as a bit of an obstacle compared to outboard tools where the opposing handle is out of the way. (If the Wave saw was the same length, thickness and tooth form as the Blast's, the Wave would still be the better performer due to the longer effective cutting stroke length) That said, many tools have been produced that way over the years, and there is still a loyal fanbase for inboard tools.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 08, 2017, 05:22:27 PM
The plier head on all the tools from that era were the same except for the grind on the Kick and overall they are personally my favorite of all the different types :like:

The saw in that series is also my personal favorite :D I use it with one handle open and it makes for a better handle and gets it out of the way at the same time :like:

When I was first looking to replace my PST the Blast beat out the Wave when I was looking :o still ended up with a Wave later but except for the SE blade the tool compliment is very similar :tu: I guess the Blast is also my favorite out of the 4 as well :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 08, 2017, 05:32:42 PM
The plier head on all the tools from that era were the same except for the grind on the Kick and overall they are personally my favorite of all the different types :like:

Agreed  :tu: although I do prefer the less splayed handle position of the older heads

The saw in that series is also my personal favorite :D I use it with one handle open and it makes for a better handle and gets it out of the way at the same time :like:

Not tried that, although I try not to put load on the plier end pivots unless using the pliers. I just feel happier that I'm not putting additional load/wear in that area, and I think the tool feels more stable/robust with the handles closed. Just personal taste  :salute:

When I was first looking to replace my PST the Blast beat out the Wave when I was looking :o still ended up with a Wave later but except for the SE blade the tool compliment is very similar :tu: I guess the Blast is also my favorite out of the 4 as well :cheers:


I started off with the Suspension, then the Swisstool, so the outboard aspects of the Wave's cutting edges (the third tool I tried) were a key deciding factor for me. I think the first fully inboard tool I tried was the Pulse, and I got rid of that pretty quickly. The leap to fully inbound, plus the dorky rocker locks was too much "wrong" for me to absorb  :D It was some time later when I tried the Zytel's.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Mechanickal on September 08, 2017, 05:37:00 PM
I like the Zytel and always have but when these tools were new it didn't go over so well across the board :ahhh many people didn't like them at all and I think k this led to their demise :facepalm: They look even better in BO :whistle: :D

I think they are way better than the new budget line that replaced them (Rev, Wingman and Sidekick) :ahhh

I like them well enough that I have all of them in SS and all but the Core in BO :dd: :like:


 :pok:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-CORE-MULTI-TOOL-NEEDLE-NOSE-PLIERS-BLACK-FOLDING-TOOLS-/282634690240?hash=item41ce571ec0:g:~sIAAOSwoRBZqclR

 :salute:

The Core is also one of the few LM I have broken though :facepalm: not once but twice :ahhh Locks both times :oops:
Coming from a SAK user, are locks necessary in a multitool?  :think:
On a plier based multi?
Yes!

Comming from a SAK user ;)
Why?   :shrug:
Why not?

It's not like it's adding weight.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on September 08, 2017, 05:37:40 PM
The plier head on all the tools from that era were the same except for the grind on the Kick and overall they are personally my favorite of all the different types :like:

Agreed  :tu: although I do prefer the less splayed handle position of the older heads

Why?  :)
I can think of several main plier head types on LM tools off the side of my head.
The original PST head, also found on the Mini-tool, etc.
Also the type that was introduced along with the Zytel line and the original wave, charge etc, that you mentioned, in a few variations(the grind on the Kick, for example).
And the type on the Rebar with replaceable cutters, also the new charge head, new wave head, and the ST300 and MUT type. Not to mention the type on the budget models. And I probably forgot a few!  :ahhh

I don't have any experience with any of these besides the type on the Kick, so which are every bodies favorite type and why?  :cheers:
 
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on September 08, 2017, 05:38:21 PM
I like the Zytel and always have but when these tools were new it didn't go over so well across the board :ahhh many people didn't like them at all and I think k this led to their demise :facepalm: They look even better in BO :whistle: :D

I think they are way better than the new budget line that replaced them (Rev, Wingman and Sidekick) :ahhh

I like them well enough that I have all of them in SS and all but the Core in BO :dd: :like:


 :pok:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-CORE-MULTI-TOOL-NEEDLE-NOSE-PLIERS-BLACK-FOLDING-TOOLS-/282634690240?hash=item41ce571ec0:g:~sIAAOSwoRBZqclR

 :salute:

The Core is also one of the few LM I have broken though :facepalm: not once but twice :ahhh Locks both times :oops:
Coming from a SAK user, are locks necessary in a multitool?  :think:
On a plier based multi?
Yes!

Comming from a SAK user ;)
Why?   :shrug:
Why not?

It's not like it's adding weight.
Can't argue with that.  :D

Another thing that could break?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Mechanickal on September 08, 2017, 06:08:03 PM
I like the Zytel and always have but when these tools were new it didn't go over so well across the board :ahhh many people didn't like them at all and I think k this led to their demise :facepalm: They look even better in BO :whistle: :D

I think they are way better than the new budget line that replaced them (Rev, Wingman and Sidekick) :ahhh

I like them well enough that I have all of them in SS and all but the Core in BO :dd: :like:


 :pok:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-CORE-MULTI-TOOL-NEEDLE-NOSE-PLIERS-BLACK-FOLDING-TOOLS-/282634690240?hash=item41ce571ec0:g:~sIAAOSwoRBZqclR

 :salute:

The Core is also one of the few LM I have broken though :facepalm: not once but twice :ahhh Locks both times :oops:
Coming from a SAK user, are locks necessary in a multitool?  :think:
On a plier based multi?
Yes!

Comming from a SAK user ;)
Why?   :shrug:
Why not?

It's not like it's adding weight.
Can't argue with that.  :D

Another thing that could break?
In the hands of Pablo The Destroyer?

Yes...
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on September 08, 2017, 06:09:18 PM
I like the Zytel and always have but when these tools were new it didn't go over so well across the board :ahhh many people didn't like them at all and I think k this led to their demise :facepalm: They look even better in BO :whistle: :D

I think they are way better than the new budget line that replaced them (Rev, Wingman and Sidekick) :ahhh

I like them well enough that I have all of them in SS and all but the Core in BO :dd: :like:


 :pok:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-CORE-MULTI-TOOL-NEEDLE-NOSE-PLIERS-BLACK-FOLDING-TOOLS-/282634690240?hash=item41ce571ec0:g:~sIAAOSwoRBZqclR

 :salute:

The Core is also one of the few LM I have broken though :facepalm: not once but twice :ahhh Locks both times :oops:
Coming from a SAK user, are locks necessary in a multitool?  :think:
On a plier based multi?
Yes!

Comming from a SAK user ;)
Why?   :shrug:
Why not?

It's not like it's adding weight.
Can't argue with that.  :D

Another thing that could break?
In the hands of Pablo The Destroyer?

Yes...
Thats why the Kick is good for me. :D
Less stuff to break.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 08, 2017, 06:16:31 PM
The plier head on all the tools from that era were the same except for the grind on the Kick and overall they are personally my favorite of all the different types :like:

Agreed  :tu: although I do prefer the less splayed handle position of the older heads

Why?  :)
I can think of several main plier head types on LM tools off the side of my head.
The original PST head, also found on the Mini-tool, etc.
Also the type that was introduced along with the Zytel line and the original wave, charge etc, that you mentioned, in a few variations(the grind on the Kick, for example).
And the type on the Rebar with replaceable cutters, also the new charge head, new wave head, and the ST300 and MUT type. Not to mention the type on the budget models. And I probably forgot a few!  :ahhh

I don't have any experience with any of these besides the type on the Kick, so which are every bodies favorite type and why?  :cheers:

I prefer these because at the time they came out they were the strongest type out for this size tool in LM line and I have used them a lot :like: I have never felt as though I was going to break them :tu: The ones that come on the PST are strong enough I am sure but putting them side by side with these I would go with these :salute:The cutting edge for the wire cutters is also very good size and cut very well with the oval design of the head :cheers: :cheers: Plus it is also personal preference :D The replaceable cutters are fine but I would rather have this type :salute: I know I use a Rebar and others with replaceable cutters but if I had to cut wire more at work them I would go with the non replaceable pliers heads :tu:

Now if we are talking g the bigger tools then I think one of my favs is the one on the OG Supertool and the ST 200 as it is a great pliers head as well :tu: then a tie between the Core/OG Surge and Supertool 300/New Surge pliers head :tu:

I know that doesn't seem to make sense but that's the way it is for me :D

Plus I don't like to make sense somtimes :rofl:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 08, 2017, 06:19:24 PM
The plier head on all the tools from that era were the same except for the grind on the Kick and overall they are personally my favorite of all the different types :like:

Agreed  :tu: although I do prefer the less splayed handle position of the older heads

Why?  :)
I can think of several main plier head types on LM tools off the side of my head.
The original PST head, also found on the Mini-tool, etc.
Also the type that was introduced along with the Zytel line and the original wave, charge etc, that you mentioned, in a few variations(the grind on the Kick, for example).
And the type on the Rebar with replaceable cutters, also the new charge head, new wave head, and the ST300 and MUT type. Not to mention the type on the budget models. And I probably forgot a few!  :ahhh

I don't have any experience with any of these besides the type on the Kick, so which are every bodies favorite type and why?  :cheers:

The Fuse/Wave head is more robust than the PST (and friends) in my mind. I don't mind the one on the Sideclip, which is the only vintage LM I carry, but the Fuse/Wave type fills me with more confidence. The cutters work very well too. The main gripping area isn't ideal (compared to pliers on other manufacturers tools) due to being an interrupted radius, but that;s an issue throughout the LM timeline.

The abomination on the Rebar (and friends) is pug ugly, impedes the main gripping area even worse than the integrated cutter type, has an inferior cutting geometry so greater force is needed, and increases handle splay ever further. No thanks, not for me.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: captain spaulding on September 08, 2017, 06:29:37 PM
I k ow what you mean. When I had a Sideclip I felt like if I squeezed the tool with all my force (never did) I could snap the handle.

I remember there was a discussion (with myself) about this years ago. I mentioned this about the Wingman and a member offered to buy me a new one if I could snap the handle. Never did try but I always wanted to. Still do.  :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on September 08, 2017, 07:03:40 PM
It sounds like I was lucky finding the Kick at the car boot sale, nevermind the price.
It appears to be the best LM to get if you want the slimmest and lightest model with the Fuse/Wave plier head style.
I'd consider the Kick better than the PST for that reason, and the Mini(!  :ahhh ) tool is it's equal solely because of it's super compact size.  :drool:

I k ow what you mean. When I had a Sideclip I felt like if I squeezed the tool with all my force (never did) I could snap the handle.

I remember there was a discussion (with myself) about this years ago. I mentioned this about the Wingman and a member offered to buy me a new one if I could snap the handle. Never did try but I always wanted to. Still do.  :D
I think that flexing handles are better than stiff handles, strength and everything else being equal. :think:
With the flexing handles, you get feedback telling you to back off or else break the tool, a good thing for Pablo the Tool Destroyer.  :ahhh :facepalm:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 08, 2017, 08:04:25 PM
I k ow what you mean. When I had a Sideclip I felt like if I squeezed the tool with all my force (never did) I could snap the handle.

I remember there was a discussion (with myself) about this years ago. I mentioned this about the Wingman and a member offered to buy me a new one if I could snap the handle. Never did try but I always wanted to. Still do.  :D

Thanks Cap'n, I'd typed Sidekick instead of Sideclip, and only noticed after your post. Sorry if I confused anyone. Now corrected  :salute:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 08, 2017, 08:06:18 PM
It sounds like I was lucky finding the Kick at the car boot sale, nevermind the price.
It appears to be the best LM to get if you want the slimmest and lightest model with the Fuse/Wave plier head style.
I'd consider the Kick better than the PST for that reason, and the Mini(!  :ahhh ) tool is it's equal solely because of it's super compact size.  :drool:

I k ow what you mean. When I had a Sideclip I felt like if I squeezed the tool with all my force (never did) I could snap the handle.

I remember there was a discussion (with myself) about this years ago. I mentioned this about the Wingman and a member offered to buy me a new one if I could snap the handle. Never did try but I always wanted to. Still do.  :D
I think that flexing handles are better than stiff handles, strength and everything else being equal. :think:
With the flexing handles, you get feedback telling you to back off or else break the tool, a good thing for Pablo the Tool Destroyer.  :ahhh :facepalm:

I think flexing handles are better when cutting wire too. They seem to take some of the jolt out of it, and lead to less hand fatigue.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Obi1shinobee on October 04, 2017, 03:42:57 PM
Camo Blast on LMF Mora mods  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on October 16, 2017, 02:13:58 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on November 10, 2017, 03:16:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/igQRiaK.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: VICMAN on November 10, 2017, 08:27:54 PM
Nice one Steve!  :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on November 10, 2017, 08:52:53 PM
Thanks Vman !  :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 11, 2017, 01:37:55 AM
Very nice Steve :dd:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on November 11, 2017, 01:52:52 AM
:hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 13, 2017, 09:14:12 PM
Add me to the Zytel LM club! :salute:

Finally got all four Zytel models during my goal of collecting all the 4" LM models(not variants). Pics taken with the mighty Core.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on November 13, 2017, 09:51:55 PM
Nice !   :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 13, 2017, 10:10:22 PM
Nice !   :like: :tu:
Thank you Steve! :)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 13, 2017, 10:33:01 PM
That was a great line of tools and I wished they hadn't discontinued them :-\ Glad you got all 4 of them though :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 13, 2017, 11:45:06 PM
That was a great line of tools and I wished they hadn't discontinued them :-\ Glad you got all 4 of them though :like:
Thank ya Poncho!
I have been piddling around with the Fuse and Blast and am starting to feel the same way. The blast, while heavier than the rebar, is superb and posssibly better overall..IMO The kick and fuse are perfect for the pocket. No sharp edges. And the clumping on the fuse, blast and Core are almost non-existant. Nice to just get the tool ya need sometimes.
These Zytel LMs have me rethinking the old school mindset a bit. The Zytel seems very rugged for plastic and I have squeezed the pliers as hard as I could to see if there was flex. Very little flex in the Zytel/handles and 99.9% of the time nobody will need that much pressure. I have been a fan of the new wave pliers for a long time and the kick, fuse, & blast have almost the same plier head. The Kick is a decent back pocket tool from what I can tell. Very minimalist, yet practical. I bought the Fuse first and that encouraged the Kick and Blast hunt. I have had the Core for a long time and didn't realize the smaller Zytel stuff was nearly clump free(except the kick) as well.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Glockfan on November 17, 2017, 01:28:58 PM
Great group you have there! They are awesome tools. :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 17, 2017, 02:52:55 PM
 Thank you glockfan! They seem to have been pushed into the background in the MT world with the newer LM stuff. But, they are still as relevant as the newer LM offerings. IMO :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 17, 2017, 10:59:21 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4525/38432213436_fe1e0764bc_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21y896A)1117171112b~2 (https://flic.kr/p/21y896A) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4519/38432218186_9acd58f61d_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21y8avu)1117171110~2 (https://flic.kr/p/21y8avu) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on December 03, 2017, 04:23:04 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/LHChtxn.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on December 03, 2017, 04:23:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/nFiSXQD.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 04, 2017, 04:01:26 AM
Love both of those :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 04, 2017, 04:19:40 AM
Very nice Core and Blast Steve!
Both are, IMO, extremely superb tools. I love the non-clumping very very much!
The Core(og surge too) has LM's best plier head ever made. :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on December 04, 2017, 05:58:49 AM
Thanks fellas   :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Sam Lim on January 02, 2018, 05:11:35 PM
Well, I am a late comer to this club.. better late than never.

Just received my camo Fuse today and its sweet! Grabbed it off Evilbay.

(https://i.imgur.com/nO8CxIJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pzSVr1x.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/c2Sz8qs.jpg)

A nice addition to my Zytel family.

(https://i.imgur.com/90kzLyi.jpg)

I am short of a BO Core to 'complete' the family, or so I thought, naively... Until I look through this thread and literally fell off my chair just on the first page where I saw Chako's collection. How the heck did you find all these things dude? :salute:....
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 02, 2018, 10:26:09 PM
Very nice camo Sam :dd: :like:

Chako found these back when they weren't discontinued so it was a bit easier but some of the variations were still scarce :ahhh :D

If your patient you can usually find them on the Bay of E as you did the camo beauty :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Sam Lim on January 03, 2018, 06:40:26 AM
Oh ya.. That makes all the sense.. Finding these at this period also kinda makes it more interesting actually. Its even tougher when I am all the way from the other part of the world where there ain't even a market for these tools..
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Glockfan on January 04, 2018, 04:25:16 AM
That’s a great lineup you have there!

 :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Sam Lim on January 04, 2018, 05:10:48 AM
That’s a great lineup you have there!

 :like:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 31, 2018, 04:13:51 PM
 :multi:



(https://i.imgur.com/ydTTerkh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 01, 2018, 04:40:33 AM
Nice one Steve 8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on April 01, 2018, 05:49:01 AM
 Thanks !  :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on May 25, 2018, 05:45:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/aUJcWRLh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on May 26, 2018, 11:51:40 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/aUJcWRLh.jpg)

:dd: :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on June 07, 2018, 05:26:07 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/DqFZzFth.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: ThePeacent on June 08, 2018, 01:37:42 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/DqFZzFth.jpg)

 :like:, but...what's the story behind that #3 Steve??  :pok:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on June 08, 2018, 01:45:22 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/DqFZzFth.jpg)

 :like:, but...what's the story behind that #3 Steve??  :pok:


Don't know, it was there when I got it.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on June 08, 2018, 03:59:36 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/DqFZzFth.jpg)

 :like:, but...what's the story behind that #3 Steve??  :pok:


Don't know, it was there when I got it.

Since they didn't seem to make as many BO Cores maybe it was the third off the line :dd:  :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: MMR on August 05, 2018, 01:42:56 PM

Well hello there..

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180805/37fccce442bfa0bfcb9ab2339580853b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180805/32a2735430228d64dc07947d1e6b41c4.jpg)


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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on August 05, 2018, 01:44:15 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on August 05, 2018, 01:44:49 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/DqFZzFth.jpg)

 :like:, but...what's the story behind that #3 Steve??  :pok:


Don't know, it was there when I got it.

Since they didn't seem to make as many BO Cores maybe it was the third off the line :dd:  :D


We'll go with that   :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 05, 2018, 04:00:40 PM
:like: :tu:

+1 :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 22, 2018, 02:49:33 AM
*Necromancer alert*

My little Zytel assortment.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Glockfan on October 22, 2018, 03:27:22 AM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 22, 2018, 03:31:41 AM
Thank you, Glock! :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Sam Lim on October 22, 2018, 07:06:39 AM
*Necromancer alert*

My little Zytel assortment.

 :like:
I knew there was this thread somewhere!
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 22, 2018, 07:08:12 AM
*Necromancer alert*

My little Zytel assortment.
:hatsoff:

 :like:
I knew there was this thread somewhere!
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 22, 2018, 12:37:22 PM
Love the pic and the collection :dd: and that camo is just :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 22, 2018, 10:22:54 PM
Thank you, Poncho! :cheers:

The Camo Fuse is a highpoint in the collection. :)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Deruoli on October 26, 2018, 04:24:37 PM
I want to join this club as I Love the Zytel tools. Here are my Fuse and Fuse+ joining my oldest tool made centuries ago in the Kgalagadi, South Africa. A Stoneman not a Leatherman!
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 27, 2018, 02:26:16 AM
I want to join this club as I Love the Zytel tools. Here are my Fuse and Fuse+ joining my oldest tool made centuries ago in the Kgalagadi, South Africa. A Stoneman not a Leatherman!
Very nice, Deruoli! Love the contrast of ancient and new-ish. :dd:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Glockfan on October 27, 2018, 05:09:14 AM
Well done.  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Sam Lim on December 02, 2018, 05:26:15 PM
One more Kick added to the stable! A SS Kick with CC.  :D :D
(https://i.imgur.com/VSfjJBl.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 03, 2018, 03:30:02 AM
Congrats Sam :cheers: the CC isn't a variant you see much with the SS (at least I don't recall seeing many  :think: ) :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 03, 2018, 03:48:53 AM
CC on a SS Kick? Wow. :o

Very nice, Sam! :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Sam Lim on December 03, 2018, 08:48:52 AM
 :D :D

Stumbled on it on ebay. Snapped it right up. Wasn't ex, was priced just a little higher than a normal kick and it came with the pocket clip as well!
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 03, 2018, 10:11:07 AM
:D :D

Stumbled on it on ebay. Snapped it right up. Wasn't ex, was priced just a little higher than a normal kick and it came with the pocket clip as well!
Can't go wrong there! :cheers:

Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 03, 2018, 12:15:19 PM
:D :D

Stumbled on it on ebay. Snapped it right up. Wasn't ex, was priced just a little higher than a normal kick and it came with the pocket clip as well!
Can't go wrong there! :cheers:

 :iagree: :o :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on December 03, 2018, 02:04:55 PM
Nice score Sam !   :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: jaya_man on January 11, 2019, 02:45:16 AM
Another LM club I can join...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190111/d9f971fcfc3afa42acb8ff305375a60c.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 11, 2019, 03:44:25 AM
Welcome to the club, jaya :salute: it is a really great tool and I am glad to see you have one of them now :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on January 11, 2019, 05:48:42 AM
 :iagree:  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: jaya_man on January 12, 2019, 02:27:50 AM
:hatsoff: :cheers: :nanadance:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on January 14, 2019, 08:20:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/lrUjEDHh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: RicHT on January 14, 2019, 08:22:46 PM
Great finish on that Blast! You gotta love how the BO wears with use.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 15, 2019, 01:57:08 AM
Great pic Steve :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on January 15, 2019, 05:52:56 AM
Thanks guys !  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Max Stone on January 15, 2019, 05:31:18 PM
Great finish on that Blast! You gotta love how the BO wears with use.
Technically known as 'patina' and highly prized! Old Leica cameras had a black enamel paint that used to wear off around the edges showing the polished brass metal, something the professional photographers were especially proud of as it shown the camera was used as a tool...although sometimes they taped the whole camera up with gaffer tape to protect it!.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 03, 2019, 09:25:15 PM
BO Kick CC :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/xCqijBkh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Aloha on March 04, 2019, 07:39:09 PM
The BO ones look really nice.  I dig how the Zytel picks up the color.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 04, 2019, 08:34:41 PM
 :iagree: and love the look of the BO ones much better than the SS ones and I really like those so...... :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 04, 2019, 11:42:41 PM
BO Kick CC :cheers:

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

Nice pic !    :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 05, 2019, 03:56:56 AM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 05, 2019, 05:22:13 PM
 :cheers:
(https://i.imgur.com/BBtlpvvh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: effjaybay on March 05, 2019, 06:18:22 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 05, 2019, 06:24:12 PM
Thanks fjbay :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 19, 2019, 04:24:41 PM
Blast :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/bmWmeBkh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Max Stone on March 19, 2019, 09:07:54 PM
Blast from the past!  :like:

“...Loaded with our most requested features, the Leatherman Blast is ready for work. Longer blades mean easier slicing, sawing, filing and more, while Zytel® handle inserts provide a comfortable, reliable grip. New designs for the handles and pliers help Blast sustain more than double the squeezing load of the original PST...”
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 19, 2019, 10:29:56 PM
Thanks Max :hatsoff:

I so remember that add for the Blast  :salute: thanks for the reminder  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 19, 2019, 10:32:32 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 20, 2019, 12:56:04 AM
:like: :tu:

 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 21, 2019, 03:40:18 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/xpJFAD1h.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Max Stone on March 21, 2019, 06:51:03 PM
Nice Core Poncho.  :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 21, 2019, 07:55:02 PM
Thanks Max  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 24, 2019, 09:13:19 PM
Nice way to get to the Core of the issue, Poncho! :like:

Great photo. :drool:

Off to the calendar it goes.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 24, 2019, 09:50:38 PM
Thanks GLBM :hatsoff: I appreciate it  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: jaya_man on March 26, 2019, 02:32:45 PM
+1... awesome Core :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 26, 2019, 02:44:44 PM
Thanks jaya :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: rescue4500 on March 27, 2019, 02:19:33 PM
just bought a used leatherman blast for 20 bucks at a gun show last week, both flat drivers were broke, once i send it off to leatherman i can join the club  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: jaya_man on March 27, 2019, 02:43:52 PM
Won’t LM just replace your blast with a current production model?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Max Stone on March 27, 2019, 03:15:53 PM
Sadly yes  :(
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: rescue4500 on March 28, 2019, 01:54:21 PM
Won’t LM just replace your blast with a current production model?

actually no, i will just mark it as repair only and theyll either fix it or send it back as is, ive done this numerous times and so far have had all tools repaired, key word so far
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 29, 2019, 06:36:26 PM
Just won an auction for a really good condition Leatherman Kick for 13.70 +4 shipping  :woohoo: :woohoo:

Nice nice. If only it had a pocket clip.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 29, 2019, 07:37:51 PM
Congrats on a Kick for that price :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: jaya_man on March 30, 2019, 03:32:16 AM
Don’t think I’ve posted this already... Here’s my zytel bunch so far... Got another used and beat up Kick incoming I intend to use for parts...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/56546df435dc3566d1378473281ae9a3.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 30, 2019, 04:33:11 AM
Don’t think I’ve posted this already... Here’s my zytel bunch so far... Got another used and beat up Kick incoming I intend to use for parts...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/56546df435dc3566d1378473281ae9a3.jpg)

Very nice, jaya! :like:

Now you just need to get to the Core of the issue and you will have the entire tetrad of Zytel models. :woohoo:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 30, 2019, 05:11:58 AM
Great set so far, jaya :like: Now as glbm said, you need the Core and the set will be complete :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: jaya_man on March 30, 2019, 05:45:28 AM
I know.... Core and Flair are on the top of my list... :facepalm:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 30, 2019, 05:59:22 AM
I know.... Core and Flair are on the top of my list... :facepalm:

Oh yes. Flair. :dd:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: jaya_man on March 30, 2019, 06:01:11 AM
The Kick I’ve got incoming has the blade completely broken off... looks like its going to get some knifeless mod treatment... :facepalm:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 30, 2019, 06:14:26 AM
 :like:

The possibilities abound. A file? Scissors? Saw? Mini bit adapter?
Any idea of the tool to replace the blade yet, jaya?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 30, 2019, 03:11:42 PM
Core and Flair are both excellent additions for collections  :like:

The Kick is a very moddable platform :cheers: spoonrobot made an awesome mod many years ago with a Kick :tu: I think he took a Blast apart as well though and used a lot of tools from it :D

Can't wait to see what you come up with, jaya :popcorn:
Title: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: jaya_man on March 30, 2019, 03:53:22 PM
Think I’ve seen spoons mod earlier... I plan to add both the wave file and saw... and maybe the scissors too... the large bit holder... :cheers:

Also plan to take the kick lanyard ring attachement and place them on my already modded rebar... that was the main reason for getting the cheap kick... less than USD 10...
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 30, 2019, 05:44:50 PM
Awesome deal and can't wait to see what mods await :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 31, 2019, 04:30:12 AM
+1  :popcorn:

Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 31, 2019, 07:33:30 PM
So...just realized that the blast has the same pivot diameter on the plier side as it does on the tool side.. I think this makes the blast the single best Leatherman to Mod into a knife. Because you can put tools on both sides not just one.

Oh yes...mods incoming.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 31, 2019, 08:17:48 PM
 :tu: :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 31, 2019, 08:25:38 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 31, 2019, 08:28:36 PM
So...just realized that the blast has the same pivot diameter on the plier side as it does on the tool side.. I think this makes the blast the single best Leatherman to Mod into a knife. Because you can put tools on both sides not just one.

Oh yes...mods incoming.

Are you sure about that   :pok:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 31, 2019, 08:31:30 PM
I was thinking they were 1 mm different but was hoping I was wrong :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 31, 2019, 08:40:24 PM
 :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on April 01, 2019, 03:24:53 AM
https://youtu.be/wkxW6fIi1dI

Watch, yes same size.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on April 01, 2019, 03:04:14 PM
Clearly they are not the same size   ;)





(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=59329.0;attach=428058;image)
Title: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: jaya_man on April 01, 2019, 06:44:42 PM
Kick fodder arrived today...

Am soaking it overnight in some water based rust removal thingo...This while waiting for some wave parts to arrive... and since am going to put the kick’s lanyard ring attachement on my modded rebar...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190401/d3a8a7ae9522f337943b6d6cafa1e47d.jpg)

Will share some pics on the pivot diameter sizes tomorrow... The plier pivot barrels are wider compared to the tool pivots...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 01, 2019, 08:38:19 PM
:dd: :like:

What type of solution you use for removing rust? :think:

Can't wait for pics of mods :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: jaya_man on April 02, 2019, 01:29:46 AM
I use a product called Rust Combat... found it at my local hardware store... (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190401/b85d78420a66cd788f477ffdb026bcac.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on April 02, 2019, 01:44:33 AM
yep  :facepalm: :facepalm:

realized what I missed, but at least still very doable with proper pivots.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 02, 2019, 01:48:40 AM
I use a product called Rust Combat... found it at my local hardware store... (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190401/b85d78420a66cd788f477ffdb026bcac.jpg)

Thanks jaya :cheers: I will be on the look out for something like that now  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on April 04, 2019, 12:49:07 AM
So I just got this beauty  :climber:

(scroll through to the right for more shots)

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvz4f-JAOmt/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

Loving the form factor. The only issue is that the pivots were jammed with what looked like dried soda. Easy disassemble, clean, then reassemble. Good as new.

Best tools I've gotten so far under $20.

Cheers,
H.G.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: MTFool on April 04, 2019, 01:50:58 AM
very nice..........Happy       :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 04, 2019, 02:04:26 AM
Nice Kick :cheers: Very good lightweight carry :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: ThePeacent on April 04, 2019, 05:54:03 PM

Best tools I've gotten so far under $20.

Cheers,
H.G.

the KICK is very nice
totally worth that price! ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/d7VjJAN.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Jaypeebee on April 04, 2019, 08:25:12 PM
the KICK is very nice
totally worth that price! ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/d7VjJAN.jpg)

Ain't that a Fuse??  :think:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 04, 2019, 08:51:08 PM
Sure looks like it to me :whistle: :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on April 05, 2019, 03:10:16 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv2imR8Abkh/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=11ng6vklnc0v4

Of course I couldn't leave it alone hehe.

Losing the scissor as soon I can think of replacement. They can't cut smurfe.  :rant:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: ThePeacent on April 05, 2019, 04:15:43 PM
Ain't that a Fuse??  :think:

it is a modded fuse, that I carried yesterday
but this thread is "Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club." ain't it? :think:

I was merely complimenting the smoking deal you found on your KICK!!  ;)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on April 05, 2019, 05:44:44 PM
It's funny, the kick is a tool I didn't know I needed. It's so compact and without long blades there is little reason for a lock mechanism. I just wish there were more tool options for Leatherman. I'd love a scalpel blade exchanger.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 06, 2019, 02:58:51 PM
Happy,

I have been thinking about an exchangeable knife option on an MT recently as well. Been considering buying the Havalon Evolve to see how I like it. :think:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: ThePeacent on April 06, 2019, 03:58:19 PM
I took the blade out of my KICK
for most cutting, to folders I stick!

(https://i.imgur.com/FKiO53T.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on April 06, 2019, 11:20:17 PM
Happy,

I have been thinking about an exchangeable knife option on an MT recently as well. Been considering buying the Havalon Evolve to see how I like it. :think:

Gerleatherberman,

this is a link to my pinterest board where I have been collecting info on various mods. One of them already shows that a havalon exchanger can slot straight into Surge, which means it would also technically fit a wave as well (same pivot size).

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161205/3af9f89be5a94fba700e4641b8e96536.jpg)

https://pin.it/cqvdzrskqinnp5

The place I really want a blade exchanger like this is in a tool that I can leave primarily bladeless. The problem with the Wave/surge/charge systems is that they have multiple external slots that need to have blades in them. But multitools like: Rebar, Blast, Fuse, Kick, ST300, and Crunch can have the space taken up by smaller tools that already exist in the Leatherman System. All I really need is a scalpel exchanger that fits the internal system and it could go almost anywhere. I was going to start with a cheap, thick handled scalpel and plane it down to a particular dimension. the issue with this is that I don't have the tools to make sure the two sides come out parallel to each other. I have also seen a mod that turned a piece of plastic into a holder for X-acto blades that could fit into a leatherman bit exchanger.

Will look for the pictures.

(https://i-h2.pinimg.com/564x/e1/3d/8e/e13d8eaf9dfaa9a7d75704c021f91b5a.jpg)

I also think the moving piece from a Gerber artifact could potentially be changed to fit into a leatherman.

other potential things that could be modded

(https://i-h2.pinimg.com/564x/72/fb/22/72fb228f3f4f1602c28d651a04018fe9.jpg)


I also considered either the Rev or Signal as a perfect carrier for the havalon exchanger..but I came to one big issue...All of these tools have a needle nose plier as the primary tool which has limited usability...It can't function as a true wrench, or as a plier in most situations that don't involve a completely exposed Nut. Only the Crunch has the proper primary tool but its internal tool complement..well makes things difficult. If I could carry a stock Crunch in my job I would, but I need to mod it to be blade-less unfortunately. Which brings me back to needing to make a scalpel exchanger, requiring me to have the right tools in the first place..  :rant: :rant:

around and around I go....

Cheers,
H.G.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 07, 2019, 06:17:41 AM
That blade exchanger sure is a nice idea :salute: I would like to see someone here accomplish that as well :like:
Title: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: jaya_man on April 08, 2019, 09:38:08 AM
Managed to do something about my Kick fodder... I present to you the Knifeless Kick...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/43e6633561bab37a26672a6a78d97b8e.jpg)

The parts that I need arrived over the weekend... A saw and file from a Wave... Figured I’d experiment with them as I don’t have an extra Blast or Rebar to source the parts...

It’s not exactly perfect... First, needed to do some grinding... used the broken off Kick blade as template... Note the difference in pivot hole size...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/fc743381437b2f7e9d088f422b952a04.jpg)

The spine also needed to be grounded flat to allow for proper closing of handles...

The saw fit in nicely... The file is a different story... did some grinding on the file tip and plier head to minimize contact...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/1dbdd79c44c788987dfe50e63a8ca1ec.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/73e120ab968793c22c1aa0fc0f9f28c1.jpg)

Utilized the Rebar lanyard ring attachement and a thick spacer from the Kick left lying around...

The saw and file doesn’t snap in open position like the other tools... The culprit, oversized pivot holes... I can live with this for the time being... Will need to address this in the future... probably by enlarging the pivot holes and utilizing the broken off knife blade pivot and left over washers...


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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 08, 2019, 12:07:40 PM
 :woohoo: Great work, jaya :tu: The diamond file in my Rebar was shortened and a new pivot hole made, if that is an option then that might make them lock in place better but if you can live with the way they are then I would just be fine with the way they are :salute: :like: Great toolset :dd:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: jaya_man on April 08, 2019, 12:24:29 PM
Thanks Poncho :cheers:

For now I can live with it... thanks for the tip... I’ll try to avoid shortening if possible...
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Max Stone on April 08, 2019, 02:08:10 PM
:woohoo: Great work, jaya :tu: The diamond file in my Rebar was shortened and a new pivot hole made, if that is an option then that might make them lock in place better but if you can live with the way they are then I would just be fine with the way they are :salute: :like: Great toolset :dd:

Nice work Jaya! I modded a Wave diamond file to fit my Rebar. Like Poncho, I cut it short at the pivot end. This allows you to cut the perfect shape for a good lock, and a new pivot hole (tip: use a ceramic tile cutter to drill the hole). Enjoy your Kick!  :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 08, 2019, 02:43:24 PM
I will clarify that Steve was the one that modded the diamond file that is in my Rebar  :salute: He copied the design very well and it locks up great :cheers: He ended up wanting a more aggressive file in his, so I ended up with that beauty :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: jaya_man on April 08, 2019, 03:50:05 PM
Awesome tips Guys... will definitely consider it... I was thinking of Enlarging the pivot holes and reducing spacers to a common diameter allowing the spacers for implants... tried this a few times on SAK mods...

Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Max Stone on April 08, 2019, 06:45:39 PM
Gotta see those implants  :facepalm:

But it does sound like you know what you’re doing jaya, so best of luck.  :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on April 08, 2019, 11:09:53 PM
cool mod, but you could just use the hybrid file from a blast next time and its a slot in easy peazy.

 :tu:  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: jaya_man on April 09, 2019, 03:00:14 AM
Yep, Blast parts definitely slip in just fine... Same family as the Kick and Fuse... But these are hard to come by in this part of the world... Hence why I went with the wave parts... :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 09, 2019, 03:39:31 AM
I like the Blast file fine but the diamond file of the Wave is superior to me :salute:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on April 09, 2019, 03:43:31 AM
I like the Blast file fine but the diamond file of the Wave is superior to me :salute:

Diamond files on a multi-tool seem strange to me...unless we are referring to a Surge (removable) because you generally need them for sharpening the tools that are part of the multi-tool.. :facepalm:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 09, 2019, 03:45:05 AM
Bit narrow minded are we :pok: I use it for many things on the jobsite :salute: The diamond file can take burrs off metal tools much easier than a regular file and I can use it to sharpen chisels as well :like: plus many other day to day uses that require a fine cutting surface that can leave an item very smooth :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on April 11, 2019, 12:24:20 AM
Bit narrow minded are we :pok: I use it for many things on the jobsite :salute: The diamond file can take burrs off metal tools much easier than a regular file and I can use it to sharpen chisels as well :like: plus many other day to day uses that require a fine cutting surface that can leave an item very smooth :cheers:

I R humbled.. not something I encounter in my work, but at least I get why it is so attractive  :hatsoff:


Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on November 09, 2019, 01:51:56 AM
Does any one have a spare Leatherman Kick pocket clip they would be willing to sell?? I've been looking for one for a while with no luck. My Kick is one of my favorite platforms as its basically an ergonomic version of a PST (bigger obviously). Anyone?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on November 09, 2019, 01:53:19 AM
Try posting in the WTB section of the forum.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 09, 2019, 02:32:31 AM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Max Stone on November 09, 2019, 08:47:31 AM
Does any one have a spare Leatherman Kick pocket clip they would be willing to sell?? I've been looking for one for a while with no luck. My Kick is one of my favorite platforms as its basically an ergonomic version of a PST (bigger obviously). Anyone?
PM me HG. We’ll make a plan.  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on November 09, 2019, 01:54:39 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on November 15, 2019, 03:34:36 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VyXNlCIh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Gareth on November 15, 2019, 03:38:39 PM
Cool shot Steve.  8)  I wouldn't go quite so far as to say I miss my Blast, but there's no doubt it's a very capable MT.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rapidray on November 15, 2019, 03:43:24 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VyXNlCIh.jpg)
:like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on November 15, 2019, 03:44:45 PM
Thanks G !  It's only shortfall is the lack of an awl IMO.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 15, 2019, 07:48:20 PM
Thanks G !  It's only shortfall is the lack of an awl IMO.

 :iagree: but that goes with several LM :facepalm:

Great pic any which way you look at it though :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Ivo on November 16, 2019, 05:47:14 PM
I'm in  :hatsoff:

1.  KICK    0907 / 0908 / 0609
2.  FUSE   0709 / 0610 / 0710 knifeless / 0111 BO
3.  BLAST 0311
4.  CORE  0905 / 0308
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on November 16, 2019, 05:50:07 PM
Nice collection Ivo !   :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Ivo on November 16, 2019, 05:56:37 PM
Thanks Steve  :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2019, 07:17:14 PM
Great collection :like: I wished they still produced this line :salute:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Ivo on November 16, 2019, 08:26:44 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :iagree:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rapidray on November 17, 2019, 02:39:09 AM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2020, 12:14:27 AM
 :ahhh

(https://i.imgur.com/sz3bYhqh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rapidray on January 10, 2020, 12:38:59 AM
:ahhh

(https://i.imgur.com/sz3bYhqh.jpg)
:like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2020, 02:22:46 AM
Thanks Ray  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on January 10, 2020, 05:37:00 AM
 :ahhh :like: :ahhh


(https://i.imgur.com/BE4eOhuh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2020, 11:40:33 AM
Awesome pic, Steve and a great carry :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on January 10, 2020, 01:59:15 PM
TY !   :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rapidray on January 10, 2020, 03:16:45 PM
 :iagree: Nice set  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Timeisnowagain on January 29, 2020, 07:47:13 AM
test
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Timeisnowagain on January 29, 2020, 07:52:36 AM
Newbie to the forum. Just completed my first LM mod. Removed the lanyard and added a small bit driver to a Fuse.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on January 29, 2020, 01:50:12 PM
Nice job on the mod and welcome to the forum !    :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rapidray on January 29, 2020, 02:39:04 PM
 :iagree:
Nice mod  :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Don Pablo on January 29, 2020, 06:10:28 PM
Welcome! I like your mod. :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 29, 2020, 08:43:27 PM
Welcome to :MTO: Time :cheers: really great mod as well :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Max Stone on January 29, 2020, 08:46:52 PM
Welcome Timeisnowagain, nice to see you dropping in.  :salute:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on February 04, 2020, 06:15:20 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/YOPn1ysh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Max Stone on February 04, 2020, 06:23:53 PM
Nice pic Steve  :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rapidray on February 04, 2020, 06:36:51 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/YOPn1ysh.jpg)
great carry and background!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on February 05, 2020, 12:09:22 AM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 05, 2020, 12:36:53 AM
Awesome pic,  Steve  :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on February 05, 2020, 02:32:03 AM
Thanks!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 05, 2020, 12:07:21 PM
 :tu: :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 18, 2020, 06:49:06 PM
Having a Blast today :D

(https://i.imgur.com/KFK3Mbeh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Max Stone on March 18, 2020, 09:10:24 PM
Very nice pic Poncho  :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 18, 2020, 10:07:23 PM
Thanks Max  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 19, 2020, 12:27:11 AM
Nice on P !     :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 19, 2020, 12:48:55 AM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 13, 2020, 01:48:31 AM
Kickin it with my homies today :D

(https://i.imgur.com/PZkdVdNh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on April 13, 2020, 01:51:34 AM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 13, 2020, 02:08:56 AM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on May 01, 2020, 10:53:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/o7pu1kI.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on May 02, 2020, 03:37:18 AM
Great pic, Steve 8) :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on May 02, 2020, 01:53:52 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: rdub934 on May 06, 2020, 07:11:30 PM
the Kick looks like it was a great, simple tool. Shame they have never really replaced it. I guess the Sidekick and Wingman are close, but heavier and too bulky IMO to be considered a true Kick replacement. Plus, non locking is pretty sweet for places with stupid laws about knives and such
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on May 07, 2020, 06:40:50 AM
The whole Zytel line was underappreciated for sure :-\ I like the whole line (liking the Core the least and glad it was replaced with a great tool the ST300 :cheers: ) but they each have great attributes for sure and each deserved a successor :salute: The Rebar can also be seen as a successor but it isn't wholly like any of them :think: :shrug:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: rdub934 on May 09, 2020, 03:09:07 AM
The Rebar is most closely related to the Blast as far as size and implements. The closest thing to the Kick, like a slim multitool from Leatherman is the Skeletool. Never handled a Kick so I can't say for sure, but I would imagine it is lighter than a Skeletool.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: NetsNJ on May 09, 2020, 11:00:13 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/6sQVs0H/IMG-20200509-165347792.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nkpZkM7)

Do we consider the Core an honorary supertool?  :think:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on May 09, 2020, 11:14:17 PM
Yes, the Core is like the ST250 :D It is the clunky middle kid of the bunch :whistle: ;)

All of the great things the Core had,  made it over to the ST300 and the not as great, was improved with the 300. Definitely in the line of evolution  :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on May 10, 2020, 12:07:52 AM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on June 09, 2020, 09:36:46 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZAEKQki.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on June 10, 2020, 02:06:51 PM
 :dd: :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on September 08, 2020, 10:12:27 PM
Giving this a :bump:


(https://i.imgur.com/JtCebaB.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 08, 2020, 11:18:17 PM
Great way to :bump: this thread :dd: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: BadMechanic on September 09, 2020, 12:25:32 AM
Nice Steve!

I come in peace as a Kick owner.  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Deathtakeslast on January 20, 2021, 09:51:20 PM
BO Kick
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 21, 2021, 12:56:22 AM
Very nice  8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on January 21, 2021, 01:17:23 AM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Hood3dvillain on January 23, 2021, 11:14:08 PM
My Fuse+ (Rebar Plier Mod)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210123/75a70c9acf2040b6de41bad16ee9afd4.jpg)

Sent from my SM-G980F using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on January 24, 2021, 12:10:50 AM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 24, 2021, 02:05:49 AM
I :like: that mod :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 24, 2021, 04:33:21 AM
 :iagree: :like: :tu: :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Deathtakeslast on March 08, 2021, 11:36:38 PM
Weekend Kick fun
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2021, 03:05:26 AM
Great in use pic,  Dtl :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 09, 2021, 05:46:23 AM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 18, 2021, 10:29:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3w8Cnguh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 18, 2021, 11:06:38 PM
Nice BLAST!!!!!   :D    :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 19, 2021, 01:15:55 AM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 19, 2021, 07:03:16 PM
 :multi:


(https://i.imgur.com/9H24410.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 19, 2021, 10:33:57 PM
Awesome pic, Steve  :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 20, 2021, 01:08:59 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: John M. Keiper on June 24, 2021, 02:31:02 AM
My 05 Blast.  My most used tool.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on June 24, 2021, 03:08:37 AM
I  :like: a tool that has been used and still looks like it has plenty of life left :salute: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on June 24, 2021, 05:37:48 AM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on June 29, 2021, 04:26:32 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/IV5D1Hrh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EB4YR3Zh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/eRnvojqh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on June 30, 2021, 02:59:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ddN54ufh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/XoDWWLfh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on July 01, 2021, 05:33:04 AM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 01, 2021, 02:30:49 PM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Max Stone on July 01, 2021, 05:54:55 PM
Nice pics Poncho, but did a double-take on the 2nd - I thought you had a bad hair day  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 01, 2021, 07:04:20 PM
 :rofl: Thanks Max :hatsoff: I think :think:

 :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on July 02, 2021, 09:37:33 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/E64Ag0e.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 02, 2021, 11:19:49 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kGVFZLy.png)

 :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on July 17, 2021, 11:37:43 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ti8HPlM.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 18, 2021, 12:21:52 AM
Nice 8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 22, 2021, 12:30:28 AM
Kicking it with my coffee :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/g56oo9Ch.jpg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/IGQKUNzh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Chako on July 22, 2021, 01:07:50 AM
Nice colour key Poncho65. Almost makes me want a coffee, even though I cannot stand the stuff.  :salute:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 22, 2021, 02:54:48 AM
 :hatsoff: That was actually a toffee flavored capaccino  :whistle: I do drink coffee some now and it s definitely an acquired taste  :D I finally acquired a taste for it :drool: :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 16, 2021, 02:50:38 PM
 8)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/1G5Rxkqh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 16, 2021, 05:40:35 PM
Kick :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/BKBiqA2h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/MQe2vuKh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/DVcyMqOh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on August 16, 2021, 05:51:52 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 16, 2021, 07:06:21 PM
Thanks Steve  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 17, 2021, 07:13:11 PM
Blast :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/z2hbuL0h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Y6l5Qqbh.jpg)

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

:nanadance:       :nanadance:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 20, 2021, 03:08:46 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/dQodfQdh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SubMY on August 21, 2021, 10:41:36 AM
Here's my Kick, 10+ years and still going strong. It's a little worn and loose, and the wirecutters are extremely dull but other than that it's great.

https://i.imgur.com/VtDbI3B.jpeg

(https://i.imgur.com/nJVeZmZh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 21, 2021, 06:06:57 PM
Great pic and congrats on getting that many years of use out of it :salute: :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 21, 2021, 06:09:09 PM
I added the image into your post so peeps can see it without having to click :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SubMY on August 21, 2021, 07:22:50 PM
I added the image into your post so peeps can see it without having to click :cheers:
Thanks!
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on August 22, 2021, 09:53:52 AM
Knock, knock... may I join? I finally retrieved my late Dad's Kick. Looks like he has never used it. Only thing missing is the optional pocket clip.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 22, 2021, 04:21:55 PM
Great pic,  DT :like: Sorry to hear about your father :-\ :salute: Good to have something like that to remember him by as well :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on August 22, 2021, 04:34:33 PM
Thanks Ponch! He passed back in 2012 already but I've only now picked up his Kick.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 22, 2021, 08:17:05 PM
Ok, I wasn't sure if it had been a while or recent :salute:

Always good to have something of your parents and grandparents if possible as well :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 09, 2021, 11:31:51 PM
This tin was bought by myself, brand new, back in 2008 :woohoo: This is the original Blast and watch that came in it but they look a bit rougher than when they first came out of the tin :whistle: :facepalm:

(https://i.imgur.com/gFTEWa9h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uvISUQbh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on September 10, 2021, 05:38:09 AM
Very cool ! 
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 10, 2021, 12:44:08 PM
I just wished I had a newer looking watch or at least one that worked and looked halfway decent :-[

I did get more than a couple good years out of that watch though :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on September 10, 2021, 10:11:31 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/sN5v8Gn.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 10, 2021, 11:12:24 PM
Awesome pic and combo, Steve :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on September 11, 2021, 12:24:34 AM
Thanks buddy !   :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on September 11, 2021, 01:06:38 AM
I really like your combos Steve   :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on September 11, 2021, 01:10:18 AM
My meager contribution:

(https://i.imgur.com/fKQxnKJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on September 11, 2021, 01:13:51 AM
This tin was bought by myself, brand new, back in 2008 :woohoo: This is the original Blast and watch that came in it but they look a bit rougher than when they first came out of the tin :whistle: :facepalm:

(https://i.imgur.com/gFTEWa9h.jpg)

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

Yeah, they look like they have seen a wee bit of use  :whistle:
The tin is in great shape though  :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 11, 2021, 02:15:15 AM
My meager contribution:

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

 8) :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 11, 2021, 02:16:00 AM
Yeah, they look like they have seen a wee bit of use  :whistle:
The tin is in great shape though  :cheers:

Yeah, I never really used the tin :think: :shrug: :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on September 11, 2021, 05:42:30 AM
I really like your combos Steve   :cheers:

Thanks !   :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 18, 2021, 10:50:53 PM
BO Core :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/Lv9tGU0h.jpg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/dkuC33gh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: genevabuck on September 18, 2021, 11:57:22 PM
I just received my BO Core finishing the Zytel collection with all 4 tools in both SS and BO.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on September 19, 2021, 12:04:59 AM
Nice pics P and congrats gb !   :like: :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 19, 2021, 12:35:02 AM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff: and congrats geneva :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on September 19, 2021, 05:58:30 PM
What is better than one Core? Two Cores, of course!

(https://i.imgur.com/GjzQ24u.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on September 19, 2021, 06:04:24 PM
I just received my BO Core finishing the Zytel collection with all 4 tools in both SS and BO.

Congratulations gb! I am just interested in having all 4 in SS, but only have the Core so far.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 19, 2021, 07:32:44 PM
What is better than one Core? Two Cores, of course!

(https://i.imgur.com/GjzQ24u.jpg)

 :iagree: nice 8) :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Qubit on October 04, 2021, 04:33:00 PM
These don't seem to get as much love as other models so thought Id do my bit  :D.  I've had a Kick since my PST II was stolen many years back.   Recently added a pair of scissors to that for a mod.    I just acquired this minty Fuse (looks like never used!) and came with a torch (Monarch 200?) that I think it was sold with.

(https://i.imgur.com/KM5ygcbl.jpg)

It actually has the same tool set as my Kick now does.  Tbh there is room for a file easily in there so bit disappointing they didnt fit that - probably because they didn't want to put it too close to the Blast.   Speaking of which I actually have a Blast on the way   (problem? me?  nah!)

Not sure about modding this as it seems basically brand new.  What's interesting is the sheath is definitely nicer than the one i got with the Rebar recently.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on October 04, 2021, 06:31:34 PM
Congrats !  Yes the older sheaths are much better. Real leather as opposed to bonded leather that they use now.

Nice early Fuse you got   :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 04, 2021, 07:32:18 PM
 :iagree: Love the Fuse and that Torch is awesome :drool: Never got one of those and wished I had :salute: Sweet 8) :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on October 04, 2021, 08:21:45 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/8EQ8g55.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 04, 2021, 09:24:29 PM
Great combo,  Steve :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Qubit on October 04, 2021, 10:41:36 PM
Congrats !  Yes the older sheaths are much better. Real leather as opposed to bonded leather that they use now.

Nice early Fuse you got   :tu:

Cheers, yeh I prefer the look of the older ones so jumped at the chance to get this one.   
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Qubit on October 04, 2021, 10:43:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/8EQ8g55.jpg)

Nice that.  Do like the black oxide look, dont currently have any so may have to fix that!   :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Qubit on October 04, 2021, 10:44:13 PM
:iagree: Love the Fuse and that Torch is awesome :drool: Never got one of those and wished I had :salute: Sweet 8) :like:

Torch looks unused as well.  Stuck a battery in it and works really well! 
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 04, 2021, 10:59:47 PM
That is great about the light :o :like: :like:

Yes, you need some type of BO tool :whistle: :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on October 05, 2021, 12:22:13 AM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Qubit on October 08, 2021, 06:46:21 PM
So, Im waiting to be able to add the Rebar file to the Kick when the Rebar gets a diamond file.  I'm also looking to add scissors and bit driver to the Rebar but Id really like to be able to add bit capability to the Kick as well, I like the fact its so light.    I had an idea whilst looking at the toolset that the flat bits on the Kick together might actually effectively jam in one side of a 1/4 to 1/4 bit converter rather tightly (across the diagonal).

Had a hunt around in my bits (note to self - really must sort them out) and lo and behold a converter with a detent as well.   And yes it does work!   Its very secure with both bits inserted in one side (will test this further in use).   No idea if someone else has previously done this and I realise its a bit of a hack/fudge, but it works well enough for me to include the adapter and a couple of commonly useful bits in a sheath with the Kick.   Can confirm same thing seems to work on the Fuse as well (dont know about Blast).   

Not the same as having a dedicated bit holder, but on the Kick in particular that may be a step too far and this way doesn't mean losing the original useful tools. :D

(https://i.imgur.com/g6oJCnOl.jpg)

Update - further investigation reveals some small movement on reversal from clockwise to anti-clockwise if target is stiff, might eventually damage either bit or tools.   However, as its so close to being secure I think next logical step would be to fill the void with JB Weld or similar to make it a really good fit.   Will try this and update (might be useful for someone!)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 08, 2021, 07:48:45 PM
I believe someone has filled up adapters like this with epoxy putty or JB Weld before :think: it is a great idea and will surely help to keep from damaging the driver :tu:

Hope it works out for you and keep us updated  :tu: :popcorn:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Qubit on October 08, 2021, 09:37:32 PM
I believe someone has filled up adapters like this with epoxy putty or JB Weld before :think: it is a great idea and will surely help to keep from damaging the driver :tu:

Hope it works out for you and keep us updated  :tu: :popcorn:


Cool, I might give that a go on a less nice adapter then.  However, ive got to be honest Ive just tried it for various tasks and Im pretty sure it works well enough as is and without any issue for the jobs Id be wanting it for, with both bits its surprisingly solid.   If I do the JB Weld mod Ill update for sure.   
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on October 09, 2021, 05:10:12 PM
I found a Kick with a pocket clip  :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/7GMESpf.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 09, 2021, 06:13:51 PM
Congrats on getting a clip :woohoo: :like: :like:

Great pic as well :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on October 09, 2021, 06:59:49 PM
Thank you  :hatsoff: 

Even though I purchased them at the same time, I paid separately for the pocket clip and the tool.  The clip was the most expensive of the two  :o
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 10, 2021, 01:59:05 AM
 :o When they were in production a new clip only costed $5 :facepalm: If I had known I would have bought 50 of them (25 SS and 25 BO) and saved them til now :rofl:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: cnlson on October 13, 2021, 07:16:50 AM
Kicken blast combo
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 13, 2021, 11:45:34 AM
2 great tools :tu: great pic :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on October 13, 2021, 01:35:35 PM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on October 13, 2021, 01:35:46 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/bCdyVbQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on October 13, 2021, 03:43:48 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: pa_strunk on October 13, 2021, 05:24:07 PM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 13, 2021, 08:12:40 PM
Great pic, Steve :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on October 14, 2021, 01:49:47 PM
Thanks fellas !   :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on October 29, 2021, 12:16:23 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/3R0NBTQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 29, 2021, 04:18:22 AM
Awesome pic, Steve :dd: 8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on October 29, 2021, 05:22:22 AM
 :iagree:  Awesome pic.  I'm jealous of the camera skills of several of you here. 😠
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on October 29, 2021, 05:40:46 AM
Thanks guys !   :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on November 02, 2021, 01:53:13 AM
I saw a Blast up close for the first time today. A general contractor that I met for an estimate pulled it out to remove a screw.
I wish that I had not seen it  :facepalm:

I have planned to get one at some point. But after seeing it in person I really, really want one.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Zephon on November 02, 2021, 04:36:26 AM
It happens Adam….
I’m infatuated with a Fuse I recent came across.  If I weren’t saving up for a…….
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 02, 2021, 11:16:36 AM
I saw a Blast up close for the first time today. A general contractor that I met for an estimate pulled it out to remove a screw.
I wish that I had not seen it  :facepalm:

I have planned to get one at some point. But after seeing it in person I really, really want one.

It happens Adam….
I’m infatuated with a Fuse I recent came across.  If I weren’t saving up for a…….

Natural progression of things :pok: :rofl:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on November 19, 2021, 11:39:56 PM
Got one!

(https://i.imgur.com/7MEbnRp.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on November 20, 2021, 01:10:37 AM
Nice grab !    :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on November 20, 2021, 01:32:05 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 21, 2021, 01:54:34 AM
Nice grab !    :like:

 :iagree: Congratulations :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: John M. Keiper on January 03, 2022, 04:04:18 AM
Modified Kick.  Has scissors and awl.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 03, 2022, 04:17:36 AM
Excellent pic, John :tu: :like:

Cool clip :tu: Love to see the inside tool config if you get a chance :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on January 11, 2022, 10:45:39 PM
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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 11, 2022, 11:28:39 PM
 8) :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on January 12, 2022, 05:21:30 AM
Excellent pic, John :tu: :like:

Cool clip :tu: Love to see the inside tool config if you get a chance :cheers:

 :iagree: on both counts  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Farmer X on March 10, 2022, 04:00:38 AM
Another club for me to join! :woohoo:

This Kick with blunted pliers was kindly gifted to me by Aloha. It's been put to use, especially the Phillips screwdriver. Being pretty light, it rides in a pocket nicely. I would like to get more of these Zytel models eventually.

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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 10, 2022, 05:40:17 AM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on March 10, 2022, 06:44:26 AM
Another club for me to join! :woohoo:

This Kick with blunted pliers was kindly gifted to me by Aloha. It's been put to use, especially the Phillips screwdriver. Being pretty light, it rides in a pocket nicely. I would like to get more of these Zytel models eventually.

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I am a big fan of the Zytel models. I like the way they look. I have a Fuse, 2 Cores (one of which I have modded), and 3 Blasts (two of which I have robbed parts from   :whistle:). I still need to get a Kick.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 10, 2022, 02:52:42 PM
Congrats on getting a Kick, Farmer :woohoo: and Aloha is an all around great guy :salute: :like: The Zytel series really is a great bunch of tools :tu: :like: but they got a bunch of negative feedback when they first came out (and through most of their production life) because people didn't want plastic in a tool :facepalm:

I am a big fan of the Zytel models. I like the way they look. I have a Fuse, 2 Cores (one of which I have modded), and 3 Blasts (two of which I have robbed parts from   :whistle:). I still need to get a Kick.

We need pics of those tools all together :pok: :ahhh :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Farmer X on March 10, 2022, 10:01:22 PM
Thanks, Adam and Poncho! I don't mind the Zytel at all. There is a NIB Kick floating around the Bay that I'd like to have, but the ol' wallet says "NO."

And yes, Aloha is a great guy. I hope he'll be delighted with the stuff I sent him.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 10, 2022, 10:43:19 PM
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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Farmer X on March 10, 2022, 10:48:14 PM
The :drool: factor is off the scale with that bunch, Steve! :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Aloha on March 10, 2022, 11:45:46 PM
 :iagree:

Dang Steve came with it  :ahhh

Thanks for the comments fellas.  I do what I can and enjoy spreading the MT love. 
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 10, 2022, 11:46:35 PM
Great pic,  Steve :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on March 11, 2022, 01:26:25 AM
Great pic Steve  :like:  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on March 11, 2022, 01:37:16 AM
A quick pick for Poncho:

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

Clockwise from the top left:

Unmodded Core
Blast
Fuse
Blast that has donated its tools
The modded Core that I carried during last year's Super Tool Challenge
Another donor Blast

I have a plan for the two donor Blasts forming in my head  >:D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Farmer X on March 11, 2022, 01:56:45 AM
 :like:  :tu: Awl that's missing is a kick...and I'm sure you'll find one in time!
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on March 11, 2022, 02:16:11 AM
:like:  :tu: Awl that's missing is a kick...and I'm sure you'll find one in time!

I let one that had a clip and was priced decently slip away  :facepalm:  (not as painfully as losing out on an Old Cross Electrician Plus that I could have had if I bidded $5 more).
I will probably just get one without the clip the next time I have the spare money.

The Kick and the Super Tool 300M are the only tools in the Leatherman PST branch that I want and do not have. I don't think I will ever buy a Flair unless the deal is great. And of course there are plenty of variations (BO, cap crimper) that I don't have, but I am trying to avoid that rabbit hole.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 11, 2022, 02:54:25 AM
Thanks fellas !  :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 11, 2022, 04:40:58 AM
A quick pick for Poncho:

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

Clockwise from the top left:

Unmodded Core
Blast
Fuse
Blast that has donated its tools
The modded Core that I carried during last year's Super Tool Challenge
Another donor Blast

I have a plan for the two donor Blasts forming in my head  >:D

 :woohoo: Thanks for the pics  :hatsoff: they are a great set of tools from LM for sure :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on March 18, 2022, 09:25:29 PM
I purchased a second Kick so I wouldn't have to take my first one apart to mod another tool with the Kick clip.  After I received it, I liked it too much to take it apart... So, I bought another one to use for the mod.  Now that the third one arrived, I don't want to take it apart either.  Currently looking for a 4th to use for a mod...  :popcorn:

(https://i.imgur.com/VMWFo8J.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on March 18, 2022, 10:41:20 PM
I purchased a second Kick so I wouldn't have to take my first one apart to mod another tool with the Kick clip.  After I received it, I liked it too much to take it apart... So, I bought another one to use for the mod.  Now that the third one arrived, I don't want to take it apart either.  Currently looking for a 4th to use for a mod...  :popcorn:

(https://i.imgur.com/VMWFo8J.jpg)

I have not bought a Kick yet because I want one with a clip. I obviously have not been looking hard enough.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on March 18, 2022, 10:57:32 PM
I have not bought a Kick yet because I want one with a clip. I obviously have not been looking hard enough.

With the first Kick, I purchased the clip separately.  The clip was actually more expensive than the tool itself  :o

The other 2 I purchased with a clip included.  Neither were advertised as a "Kick with pocket clip"... I just saw that the clip was included in the pics.  I'm pretty sure non Leatherman fans don't realize how sought after the clips are.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 19, 2022, 12:37:27 AM
Bought 3 and still haven't modded one because they are too nice :rofl: I find that humorous because that is the path many of us have went down :whistle: :D

Congrats on those 3 as they are very nice :like:

What are the datecodes on them :think: :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on March 19, 2022, 12:56:15 AM
With the first Kick, I purchased the clip separately.  The clip was actually more expensive than the tool itself  :o

The other 2 I purchased with a clip included.  Neither were advertised as a "Kick with pocket clip"... I just saw that the clip was included in the pics.  I'm pretty sure non Leatherman fans don't realize how sought after the clips are.

Bought 3 and still haven't modded one because they are too nice :rofl: I find that humorous because that is the path many of us have went down :whistle: :D

Congrats on those 3 as they are very nice :like:

What are the datecodes on them :think: :cheers:

I am now on a serious quest to find one.

Actually, I now know where to find 3, but I don't know if Poncho owns a gun or not  :rofl:  :rofl:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on March 19, 2022, 01:37:32 AM

What are the datecodes on them :think: :cheers:

0905, 1205, and 12-06.  The 12-06 even has a dash like that which I thought was weird..
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 19, 2022, 03:03:06 AM
I am now on a serious quest to find one.

Actually, I now know where to find 3, but I don't know if Poncho owns a gun or not  :rofl:  :rofl:

I am a redneck in the South,  you figure it out :whistle: :D

0905, 1205, and 12-06.  The 12-06 even has a dash like that which I thought was weird..

All earlier ones then :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on March 19, 2022, 03:24:46 AM
I am a redneck in the South,  you figure it out :whistle: :D

 :pommel:

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on March 23, 2022, 10:09:08 PM
Nothing wrong with the Fuse. I like its tool set.

(https://i.imgur.com/BMCl7AB.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 23, 2022, 10:11:16 PM
I wished they had replaced something with a very similar toolset to the Fuse (and Kick and Blast  :whistle: ;) :D) when they discontinued them :ahhh

Great pic :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on March 23, 2022, 10:14:05 PM
Thanks buddy   :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 25, 2022, 06:31:47 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/gMqL5gFh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on June 30, 2022, 10:59:14 PM
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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on June 30, 2022, 11:43:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/EgrI6M3.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 01, 2022, 01:00:35 AM
Awesome combo,  Steve :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on July 01, 2022, 01:33:56 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/EgrI6M3.jpg)

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on July 01, 2022, 12:39:01 PM
I can play this game, just not as well  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/aaqmwN9.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 01, 2022, 12:44:29 PM
I don't know :think: that is an awfully nice combo as well, Adam :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Gareth on July 01, 2022, 03:48:22 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/EgrI6M3.jpg)
:rofl:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Legend on September 02, 2022, 05:24:23 AM
Pulled two safety officers out for National Preparedness Month here in the US.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220902/be1fa4b04a3db9cd9737e3d8efe903de.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 02, 2022, 11:48:55 AM
2 great Fuses right there :dd: Congrats on having both of those :ahhh :drool:

And here's to National Preparedness Month :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Legend on September 02, 2022, 03:46:39 PM
:salute:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Gareth on September 03, 2022, 05:24:40 PM
Great couple of Fueses there Legend.  :hatsoff: 

I know the Rebar packs in more features, but I think there are some things the Fuse does better.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: South_EDC on September 06, 2022, 11:08:45 PM
Hi Guys. I have found a Core, new, for 80 €...worth it?

Enviado desde mi SM-N975F mediante Tapatalk

Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 07, 2022, 02:05:48 AM
Definitely depends on how much you need or want one :D

They don't come up as much as they use to :ahhh

I would check your local ebay prices and see what they are going for with recently sold, that way you can guage if that price is acceptable to you :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 23, 2022, 06:59:11 PM
 :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/9IKW79ch.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dW2Lpfeh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on September 24, 2022, 02:07:39 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 24, 2022, 04:21:48 PM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 24, 2022, 12:37:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3QIXWoph.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 05, 2023, 12:02:31 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/PKv27XAh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Echotech on January 05, 2023, 12:48:35 AM
:like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on January 05, 2023, 02:48:31 AM
Splendid photo Poncho  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 05, 2023, 03:02:05 AM
Thanks Echo and Adam  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on January 06, 2023, 11:46:35 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/6J0xScd.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Echotech on January 06, 2023, 11:51:15 AM
Nice Adam  :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 06, 2023, 12:17:15 PM
Nice Adam  :like:

 :iagree: :dd: :drool: :like:

:nanadance:           :nanadance:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on January 06, 2023, 02:03:12 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3GJv0tG.png)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 06, 2023, 02:17:26 PM
No problem,  buddy ;) :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 01, 2023, 05:19:19 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Uoun0puh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JCAtOaqh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 02, 2023, 12:13:37 AM
My Instagram went to 5K Followers today :woohoo:

Used the Zytel family this time  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/7LreKfUh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on February 02, 2023, 05:31:02 AM
Congrats !    :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 02, 2023, 01:03:47 PM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 02, 2023, 01:36:12 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/BEkstmjh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 03, 2023, 12:37:14 PM
  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/2k8cJbUh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on February 03, 2023, 01:49:24 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 03, 2023, 03:42:46 PM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 11, 2023, 11:03:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/0MryWlmh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 13, 2023, 12:53:31 PM
Great pic !    :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 13, 2023, 03:02:04 PM
Thanks Steve  :hatsoff: for some reason when I shrunk the image it blurred it more than normal though  :dunno:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 14, 2023, 12:01:27 AM
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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: JonesE on March 14, 2023, 12:52:27 AM
Great looking carry today Steve.  :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 14, 2023, 02:59:48 AM
 :iagree: 8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 14, 2023, 12:45:34 PM
Thanks guys !   :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 05, 2023, 03:51:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/KHeRsamh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on April 07, 2023, 01:54:11 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 07, 2023, 03:12:06 PM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 07, 2023, 10:36:55 PM
I agree with Steve... what a great group Poncho!
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 07, 2023, 11:47:27 PM
Thanks Barry :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on April 08, 2023, 12:32:25 AM
It's okay if you like the Zytel tools  :dunno:

Show content
:o  :ahhh: :drool:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on April 08, 2023, 01:48:51 AM
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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 08, 2023, 06:58:32 PM
Great pic, Steve 8) :like:

It's okay if you like the Zytel tools  :dunno:

Show content
:o  :ahhh: :drool:

I have since I started carrying a LM :D My second tool and the first one I bought for myself was a Blast (also it is the stainless one in the above pic :woohoo: ) :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 08, 2023, 08:10:40 PM
Mine was too Poncho.  They're great tools with a good tool set.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 08, 2023, 08:30:09 PM
One of the best toolsets that LM has :salute: :like: It would be great for a Heritage type release for the Blast, Fuse and Kick like what the Core got with the ST300. Then they could add a Free series clip to them :dd: I guess I can dream :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on April 08, 2023, 10:02:13 PM
Totally agree about the toolset  :tu:

And I would be in line to get a Heritage Blast, Fuse, or Kick with a Free clip  :salute:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: OS-Macgyverman on April 24, 2023, 02:27:55 AM
My Blast from 2008. Still in my rotation group.
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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on April 24, 2023, 02:36:23 AM
Great tool you have there  :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 24, 2023, 03:08:12 AM
 :iagree: :drool: :woohoo: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 27, 2023, 01:49:14 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/iQrJz2Mh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on April 28, 2023, 01:31:22 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 28, 2023, 02:00:14 PM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on April 29, 2023, 01:32:59 AM
I need to get my shed in order. I started on modding a Blast and it has been sitting on my workbench dissassembled for months because I have virtually no room to work  :twak:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 29, 2023, 02:51:42 AM
Months! :o :ahhh I hope you still have all the pieces  :ahhh :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on April 29, 2023, 10:39:52 PM
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=10834.0;attach=552781;fs=375536)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 29, 2023, 11:30:21 PM
I :like: it 8) :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on April 30, 2023, 05:23:27 PM
Months! :o :ahhh I hope you still have all the pieces  :ahhh :D

Let's hope so  :whistle:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on April 30, 2023, 05:25:14 PM
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=10834.0;attach=552781;fs=375536)

That Core looks great to me  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on April 30, 2023, 06:53:00 PM
Thanks to you both !    :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on June 04, 2023, 01:21:28 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/OhjzMMqh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on June 04, 2023, 02:55:11 AM
Yeah, that Blast looks awesome  :drool: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Echotech on June 04, 2023, 03:23:18 AM
:iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on June 04, 2023, 03:54:20 AM
Thanks Adam and Echo :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Grand_Banana on June 18, 2023, 12:48:07 AM
New addition for Father’s Day.

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Calibrating the ruler with my steak…

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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on June 18, 2023, 02:49:08 AM
 :woohoo: Congrats :woohoo: plus that steak looks awesome :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Grand_Banana on June 18, 2023, 03:35:24 AM
:woohoo: Congrats :woohoo: plus that steak looks awesome :drool: :like:

  :cheers: Thanks Poncho.  I think I’ll rotate the Kick and Blast after it’s unpacked more frequently.  I was able to use it to take down my sons canopy style bed frame today and it is quite comfortable to use the pliers and interior tools.  I was not allowed to cut my steak with it  :rofl:

That steak was nearly 3lbs perfectly cooked medium rare by my amazing wife.  The steak won, I could not finish it  :surrender: :surrender:  the rest will go into steak and eggs and melts tomorrow.

Also, I don’t know how she cooked that damn thing evenly. It was almost 2 inches thick. Her culinary degree and talent paid off.

Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on June 26, 2023, 12:11:14 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/CaHJltw.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on June 26, 2023, 12:12:23 AM
I like Kick pocket clips, and I cannot lie  :rofl:


(https://i.imgur.com/pcKoZml.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: nakken on June 26, 2023, 12:40:50 AM
I like Kick pocket clips, and I cannot lie  :rofl:


(https://i.imgur.com/pcKoZml.jpg)
:rofl: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2023, 02:04:50 AM
I do feel like you don't like the Blast and Fuse as much as the Kick though :whistle: :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on June 26, 2023, 02:18:49 AM
I do feel like you don't like the Blast and Fuse as much as the Kick though :whistle: :D


 :rofl:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 15, 2023, 05:46:06 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/dR52rv7h.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on July 16, 2023, 01:23:47 AM
Very nice pic... awesome tools  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 16, 2023, 03:37:32 AM
Thanks Rich :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Grand_Banana on July 16, 2023, 05:29:16 PM
I like Kick pocket clips, and I cannot lie  :rofl:


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

Having a Kick pocket clip would be perfect for mine. It’s too bad those aren’t more common I need to find one.

I’ve been inspired by your serrated blade and awl mod. How’s the width and length fit on the serrated blade?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on July 17, 2023, 03:46:56 AM
Having a Kick pocket clip would be perfect for mine. It’s too bad those aren’t more common I need to find one.

I’ve been inspired by your serrated blade and awl mod. How’s the width and length fit on the serrated blade?

I got lucky with most of my Kick pocket clips.

I got the serrated blade and awl from a Rebar, and they fit perfectly.  It was a very easy mod  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 30, 2023, 05:04:07 AM
 :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/9c4pNKih.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 22, 2023, 03:52:50 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/2OawfcBh.jpg)

:nanadance:         :nanadance:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 25, 2023, 12:56:43 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/2CF0Nksh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on August 25, 2023, 08:21:05 PM
 :like:


(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=58920.0;attach=558132;fs=450466)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on August 26, 2023, 01:25:27 AM
Nice pics, Steve and Poncho  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on August 26, 2023, 01:39:00 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 26, 2023, 05:19:58 PM
Thanks Steve and Rich  :hatsoff:

Great pic,  Steve 8) :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on September 16, 2023, 05:35:01 AM
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=58920.0;attach=558897;fs=423794)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 16, 2023, 03:43:32 PM
Awesome pic,  Steve  :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 16, 2023, 08:11:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/SrYtZV4h.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: ed_is_dead on September 16, 2023, 08:49:56 PM
Can I ask the hive mind who might remember... How was the Core received by the discerning Leatherman enthusiast and buying public?
It's a chunky monkey and I like it, the accessibility of blades with internal nail nicks and no cut outs in the handle make for a finnikey deployment but it gains it back with a comfortable grip.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 16, 2023, 09:49:24 PM
The tools comes out quite well and no one really thought much of it until the ST300 came out later and replaced the Core :cheers: The individual tools of the Core are almost identical to the ST300 tools with some minor changes.  Also, the Core had washers between all the tools which allowed for easier deployment of each tools individually but some prefer tool clumping to get the tool out that they want :cheers:

The fault I have with them was fixed with the ST300 and it has nothing to do with the box shape or the zytel ;) I had problems with the lock tabs breaking (my first one broke in use and the second one, I received as the replacement, the lock tab fell apart on my in about a week just by holding it and taking a tool out :ahhh )

Overall, the Core was liked and well received but people were definitely stoked to see the ST300 go back to the old school handle shaped design :woohoo:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: ed_is_dead on September 16, 2023, 11:38:24 PM
The tools comes out quite well and no one really thought much of it until the ST300 came out later and replaced the Core :cheers: The individual tools of the Core are almost identical to the ST300 tools with some minor changes.  Also, the Core had washers between all the tools which allowed for easier deployment of each tools individually but some prefer tool clumping to get the tool out that they want :cheers:

The fault I have with them was fixed with the ST300 and it has nothing to do with the box shape or the zytel ;) I had problems with the lock tabs breaking (my first one broke in use and the second one, I received as the replacement, the lock tab fell apart on my in about a week just by holding it and taking a tool out :ahhh )

Overall, the Core was liked and well received but people were definitely stoked to see the ST300 go back to the old school handle shaped design :woohoo:
A font of information! Thanks Poncho.
Never knew about the tabs failing on the Core. Had read about that on the 200.
With deployment of the blade I suppose it's just I'm used to a frame cut out, nothing a bit of use won't sort.

I have a clean one and a user which I've put in the bikes toolkit, hope it doesn't rust, must give it a shot of acf50 :angel:

I'm trying to track down a blast at the moment.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 17, 2023, 04:48:20 AM
They beefed the lock tab pins up with the ST300 and problem solved :woohoo:

The Blast has never failed me but people have had different individual tools fail but snapping a flat screwdriver is nothing new and still happens if :whistle: :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: ed_is_dead on September 20, 2023, 05:16:26 PM
They beefed the lock tab pins up with the ST300 and problem solved :woohoo:

The Blast has never failed me but people have had different individual tools fail but snapping a flat screwdriver is nothing new and still happens if :whistle: :D
Early days but so far so good on the tabs!
(https://i.ibb.co/bdSLYF0/20230920-145605.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RHxPtNF)
It's a chunky little fella, like a mini core :like:. I like that there's a scissors on board as I find them useful. It's got a decent toolset but I notice a lanyard ring... I wonder if I ditched it and the eyeglasses attachment would a mini bit driver fit >:D
This one was in great condition, just a clean, sharpening and oiling,.oh and I rotated the plier pivot a tad to remove slop.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 20, 2023, 05:19:43 PM
Out of all the Zytel tools I miss the Blast the most :salute: I have a few and it was the first LM I bought that replaced my hand me down PST :cheers:

Great pic and a very nice looking Blast, ed :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: ed_is_dead on September 20, 2023, 05:34:45 PM
Out of all the Zytel tools I miss the Blast the most :salute: I have a few and it was the first LM I bought that replaced my hand me down PST :cheers:

Great pic and a very nice looking Blast, ed :woohoo: :like:
:cheersPoncho.
It's very confy in hand, it's a nice tool and one I hope to get well acquainted with in use.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: BillBarrels on September 20, 2023, 06:11:10 PM
Early days but so far so good on the tabs!
(https://i.ibb.co/bdSLYF0/20230920-145605.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RHxPtNF)
It's a chunky little fella, like a mini core :like:. I like that there's a scissors on board as I find them useful. It's got a decent toolset but I notice a lanyard ring... I wonder if I ditched it and the eyeglasses attachment would a mini bit driver fit >:D
This one was in great condition, just a clean, sharpening and oiling,.oh and I rotated the plier pivot a tad to remove slop.
I was able to swap a bit driver into a fuse in place of the Phillips, I’m sure there wouldn’t be any complications for you.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: ed_is_dead on September 20, 2023, 07:38:19 PM
I was able to swap a bit driver into a fuse in place of the Phillips, I’m sure there wouldn’t be any complications for you.
Thanks for the info Bill :)
Any grinding required or was it a straight swap?
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: BillBarrels on September 20, 2023, 08:05:45 PM
Thanks for the info Bill :)
Any grinding required or was it a straight swap?
No cutting, no grinding! Dropped right in. There is a small click when I close the handles but that’s due to the pliers swap, didn’t have that issue with the original head but since it doesn’t damage the driver or bits I chose to live with it.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 20, 2023, 08:12:30 PM
Actually all the tools from the Blast, Fuse, Kick (may not have the locking notch on the Kick individual tools :think: ) , Wave, Rebar and similar are compatible with each other :cheers: that all have the same pivot end you just have to make sure they are similar width :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: ed_is_dead on September 21, 2023, 01:21:16 AM
Thanks a mill for that information fellas.
I must bust out the wrenches.
So last question, will an og wave scissors work in a rebar?
It won't in a side clip or pst:( no spring tension from the small tab which acts on the back spring.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Grand_Banana on September 21, 2023, 03:31:04 AM
Actually all the tools from the Blast, Fuse, Kick (may not have the locking notch on the Kick individual tools :think: ) , Wave, Rebar and similar are compatible with each other :cheers: that all have the same pivot end you just have to make sure they are similar width :tu:

Certainly keeping the individual tool implements the same saved a ton of money on machining, and I’m happy they did. I have a rebar serrated blade I’m going to swap into my Kick and an awl for the Blast.  Probably won’t have time to get to it for a while but I’m looking forward to the mod.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 21, 2023, 01:04:41 PM
Thanks a mill for that information fellas.
I must bust out the wrenches.
So last question, will an og wave scissors work in a rebar?
It won't in a side clip or pst:( no spring tension from the small tab which acts on the back spring.

It should definitely work on a PST ??? The PST II has the exact same handles and works just fine with those scissors :think: the OG Waves should be the same as the scissors in the PST II :dunno:

You would have to grind on those scissors to make them work in a Rebar though  :salute:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on September 21, 2023, 01:39:44 PM
The Blast is a great MT the only thing lacking is an awl.   
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: ed_is_dead on September 21, 2023, 08:23:15 PM
It should definitely work on a PST ??? The PST II has the exact same handles and works just fine with those scissors :think: the OG Waves should be the same as the scissors in the PST II :dunno:

You would have to grind on those scissors to make them work in a Rebar though  :salute:
I was about to type that's not my finding but decided I'd better be sure! So I dismantled my Pst2 and I found my issue. When I bought these scissors off the bay they were sent minus the wee stepped washer that holds the spring tab centered on the pivot pin. Without it there's no tension.
Thank you Poncho!! :D I have now fitted a scissors from an old wave breaker onto my beloved sideclip :gimme:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on September 21, 2023, 11:09:56 PM
 8)


Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 22, 2023, 12:22:24 AM
I was about to type that's not my finding but decided I'd better be sure! So I dismantled my Pst2 and I found my issue. When I bought these scissors off the bay they were sent minus the wee stepped washer that holds the spring tab centered on the pivot pin. Without it there's no tension.
Thank you Poncho!! :D I have now fitted a scissors from an old wave breaker onto my beloved sideclip :gimme:

I do come in handy occasionally  :woohoo: :D :hatsoff:

Glad you were able to get them in and working :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 22, 2023, 12:22:38 AM
8)

:dd: :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on September 22, 2023, 04:11:23 PM
Nice pics, Poncho, Steve, and Ed  :tu:   :like:   :like:   :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 23, 2023, 12:31:35 AM
Thanks Rich :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 17, 2023, 03:25:42 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Gc0i0IMh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on October 17, 2023, 01:53:49 PM
 :like: :tu:

Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Adam5 on October 17, 2023, 02:25:41 PM
Great pics, my friends  :like:   :2tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: powernoodle on October 17, 2023, 02:26:16 PM
For my part, the Kick/Fuse/Blast/Core days were the pinnacle of the Leatherman experience. 
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: powernoodle on October 17, 2023, 02:59:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kc3RDgv.jpg)
KFBC family reunion!
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on October 17, 2023, 08:07:25 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 17, 2023, 08:29:54 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kc3RDgv.jpg)
KFBC family reunion!

 :o :drool: Great collection,  pn :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on October 17, 2023, 08:30:54 PM
Thanks Steve and Adam :hatsoff:

For my part, the Kick/Fuse/Blast/Core days were the pinnacle of the Leatherman experience. 

 :iagree: :salute:

:like: :tu:

Looks great, Steve 8) :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on October 17, 2023, 09:48:18 PM
Awesome pics, Poncho, Steve, and PN  :tu:  :tu:  :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: powernoodle on October 17, 2023, 11:19:11 PM
 :tu:  (https://emoticons.datahamster.com/yes.gif)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 07, 2023, 01:24:39 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/fPPN6qUh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/qYmwLmvh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: LupinxJigen on November 07, 2023, 11:57:08 PM
 :woohoo:
Hey guys just rejoined the club! Found my old Orange Fuse and I had no idea it was considered rare until I saw it a few days ago on ebay going for $200+, the other day I did see it go for $150. Is it really that rare? Anyways I got it back when I was a teenager and it was a huge upgrade from the chinese sak knockoff that the scouts store sold me back then. It has a decent amount of rust just from sitting around unused for so long and not oiling it but considering how long ago I bought it not bad at all! There's also a slight bit of damage on the tip of the blade. I sent an email earlier today to Leatherman about the tool's condition so I'm wondering what they will do. I know some people soak them in vinegar to remove rust from some of the older tools but I'm worried about ruining the orange coating or the zytel inserts. For me it's actually almost the perfect multitool, the only real thing it's missing is a file (diamond please) and maybe a pocket clip hole on the rivet like the Kick had. Here's some pictures of the tool attached, sorry no beauty shots, I'm new to multitool photos haha.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on November 08, 2023, 12:42:47 AM
Hello and welcome to the forum !   :cheers:

I would take some utra fine steel wool and some wd-49 and lightly wipe away the rust. The knife doesn't look too bad to me nor does the rust.  :tu:

Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: LupinxJigen on November 08, 2023, 02:53:20 AM
Hello and welcome to the forum !   :cheers:

I would take some utra fine steel wool and some wd-49 and lightly wipe away the rust. The knife doesn't look too bad to me nor does the rust.  :tu:
Thanks for the tips! I think I'll go pick those up at a hardware store soon and clean it up! I agree on the rust and blade, it's not a big deal, I'm actually impressed how well it held up considering it's using bead blasted stainless steel. Thanks, I'll upload a picture when I clean it up.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 08, 2023, 03:41:06 AM
Great one to get in the club with :o :drool: Love the Fuse and the orange is especially nice :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on November 10, 2023, 04:50:30 PM
Great one to get in the club with :o :drool: Love the Fuse and the orange is especially nice :woohoo: :like:

 :iagree:   :like:

Great pic from you too, Poncho  :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 11, 2023, 01:05:48 AM
Thanks Rich :hatsoff: I appreciate it  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: LupinxJigen on November 15, 2023, 01:50:52 AM
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Second attempt I forgot how to use forums haha
So I finally got around to cleaning up my Orange Fuse! It was very easy with the stuff I picked up from SteveC's recommendations. It's not perfect for every single area but it looks great now! Was planning on getting a Bond just to make sure I didn't lose or damage the Fuse but I just got into quite the accident. Hit a curb quite hard on my way back from dropping off my friend at work and he works third shift. The road after the exit ramp has been under construction for months so I did the old route. Well basically that wasn't the correct way and I ended up hitting a curb. The mechanics don't even know everything that is wrong with it yet until they put new tires on it. The tow truck guy turned the car on for some reason and didn't even tell the shop when he dropped it off!  :facepalm: Anyways here's a couple photos, the one with the orange pop is from before removing the rust and there's an after shot too. Cameout great since it was my first time removing rust from a tool. Loving this thing all over again  :multi:
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Sorry the photos are huge for some reason.
(https://i.imgur.com/0oGHUrd.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ItIqNsl.jpeg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 15, 2023, 02:43:18 AM
Looking awesome  :drool: :like: :like:

Sorry to hear about your recent troubles though :ahhh :facepalm: :oops:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on November 15, 2023, 05:35:30 AM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Grand_Banana on December 28, 2023, 04:28:18 AM
Haven’t carried my Kick consistently for a while. Got some good time with it today. Came in handy.

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Somebody stripped this screw

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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 28, 2023, 04:51:01 AM
Great pics and great tool,  G_B  :woohoo: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: IMR4198 on December 28, 2023, 03:01:50 PM
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Kick ready for action.  I like the cutters on this one.  Plus the Zytel inserts make it super comfy to grip.  Best wishes.  G
 :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: cnlson on December 28, 2023, 03:12:41 PM
 :2tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: IMR4198 on December 28, 2023, 03:53:56 PM
    Kick helping with radio batteries.  A local store cuts the price of Rayovac Alkaline batteries from $3.83 to $1.25 periodically.  I stocked up on C and AA yesterday.  I have seen people buy 20 packs or more at once around Christmas.  They used to go on sale for a dollar.  Inflation.
    The blade on this LM is nice and sharp.  The tool reminds me of the one my late friend Lee bought.  I don't even know how many years ago that was.  He saw the review and an ad in Soldier of Fortune magazine and had to have one.  Leatherman's first model.  That was the only one I ever handled until I got my first LM in September of this year.  Really liking the Kick.  Best wishes.  Gary
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 ;)
 
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 28, 2023, 04:37:21 PM
 :woohoo: I see it has already made its way into some pics :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: IMR4198 on December 28, 2023, 04:48:03 PM
Leatherman vs Food Lion.  Well Food Lion beans anyway.  First time using a Leatherman can opener.  It cut very cleanly.  Much better than the last time I used a SAK combo tool on a can.  It takes quite a few little short jags, but works very well.  Best wishes.  G
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 :whistle:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Grand_Banana on December 28, 2023, 05:29:13 PM
The LM can opener is superior in my opinion to the Vic style. Glad to see the Kick is serving you well, Gary!

The zytel inserts add that extra level of comfort. The Kick handles are just the right width for a good grip for my size hand. 

I may end of getting several backups. Sure wish they weren’t discontinued.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on December 28, 2023, 06:22:44 PM
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Kick ready for action.  I like the cutters on this one.  Plus the Zytel inserts make it super comfy to grip.  Best wishes.  G
 :D

 :like:

Tell us more about that old Congress pattern Slipjoint   :pok:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: IMR4198 on December 28, 2023, 06:32:47 PM
The congress is an old US Boker.  They sure put a good-sized shield on these old knives.  My late Uncle Rob gave me that knife.  Best wishes. G
 :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on December 28, 2023, 10:35:43 PM
The congress is an old US Boker.  They sure put a good-sized shield on these old knives.  My late Uncle Rob gave me that knife.  Best wishes. G
 :D

 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: IMR4198 on December 30, 2023, 03:43:14 PM
Might be the last Kick photo before the Classic challenge begins.  The Kick has hardly been out of my pocket since I got it.  Easily my favorite LM.  I thought I might have to polish this one up some, before I got it.  It didn't need it.  I did a usual clean-up and that was that.  Didn't have to touch the blade.  The SAK is a Spartan, with what might be its new scales.  Sometime this winter anyway. Best wishes and happy new year awl.  G
 :D
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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2023, 05:34:18 PM
Great pic,  IMR :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2023, 05:35:27 PM
I received the Blast from cnlson late yesterday evening but didn't get it opened until this morning :dunno: :D

It is in great shape and I am very happy with it :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/uq4PKRbh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/2pIRxlkh.jpg)
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Grand_Banana on December 31, 2023, 07:45:18 PM
 :like: looks great Poncho.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2023, 07:48:33 PM
Thanks G_B :hatsoff: Very happy with it :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Aloha on December 31, 2023, 07:51:42 PM
Such a great toolset too.  Congrats Poncho. 
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Grand_Banana on December 31, 2023, 10:29:35 PM
Thanks G_B :hatsoff: Very happy with it :woohoo: :like:

I think I need to pick up a second blast now  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: IMR4198 on December 31, 2023, 10:37:47 PM
If he sharpened yours like he sharpened mine, you better watch your digits.  Looks like a honey.  Best wishes.  G
 :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2023, 11:55:44 PM
Such a great toolset too.  Congrats Poncho.

Thanks Aloha :hatsoff: and :iagree:

I think I need to pick up a second blast now  :facepalm:

Of course you do :pok: why haven't you already gotten another by now :ahhh :D

If he sharpened yours like he sharpened mine, you better watch your digits.  Looks like a honey.  Best wishes.  G
 :like:

It isn't dull but not sure if he sharpened mine like he did yours :think: :D :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Grand_Banana on January 01, 2024, 12:35:56 AM
Thanks Aloha :hatsoff: and :iagree:

Of course you do :pok: why haven't you already gotten another by now :ahhh :D

It isn't dull but not sure if he sharpened mine like he did yours :think: :D :hatsoff:

Well… I would have if you hadn’t beat me to it! I know Adam had one for sale I should message him. I suppose I’ll have to convince my wife why I need it. 1=0 and 2=1 and all that. I do like that tool a lot.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 01, 2024, 12:44:41 AM
 :oops: I only messaged him in case no one else did :dwts: didn't mean to get in the way :ahhh Sorry about that :facepalm:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Grand_Banana on January 01, 2024, 02:22:29 AM
:oops: I only messaged him in case no one else did :dwts: didn't mean to get in the way :ahhh Sorry about that :facepalm:

No worries! The better question is did you have a cabelas blast in your collection? Better to build out the collection.

Im just looking for a backup so I feel better about using one! I have an awl to put in mine, which as we all know makes it better.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on January 01, 2024, 04:47:56 PM
No worries! The better question is did you have a cabelas blast in your collection? Better to build out the collection.

Im just looking for a backup so I feel better about using one! I have an awl to put in mine, which as we all know makes it better.

I had gotten a very rough shape one a couple years ago or so and I have replaced a few tools on it because they were broken already :ahhh and the Cabelas writing wasn't great on it either  :facepalm: this one is way better :salute:

I totally get wanting a backup for it as well :salute:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: IMR4198 on February 03, 2024, 03:07:52 PM
My favorite Leatherman brings along a friend for a photo-op.  Just for kicks.  Best wishes.  Gary
 :D
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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Aloha on February 03, 2024, 04:12:12 PM
Nice pairing.   :tu:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: IMR4198 on February 03, 2024, 04:26:15 PM
   Thanks.  The pretty red one is a Spartan.  I think the second Swiss Army knife that I ever bought was a Spartan.  It was on sale at Walmart for about $8.  I never really carried it.  It got swapped off for something or other.  The first SAK that I really carried is the one I am carrying today.  Trooper.  It is my choice for the 108mm challenge.  We go way back together. 
    I'm liking the Kick a lot.  As soon as I finish with challenges for a while, I will start to carry it again.  Best wishes.  Gary
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Aloha on February 03, 2024, 04:54:47 PM
One of my firsts was a Recruit I got for about $8.  I recall you and your Trooper go back.   
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 03, 2024, 08:08:26 PM
Great pair,  IMR :woohoo: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: IMR4198 on February 15, 2024, 11:05:28 PM
   I need to post more Leatherman pictures.  Here is a Kick with a safe-queen Camper.  Best wishes.  Gary
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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Aloha on February 16, 2024, 03:07:15 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 16, 2024, 10:10:29 PM
Great pic,  IMR :like: :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on February 16, 2024, 10:51:48 PM
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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: IMR4198 on February 16, 2024, 11:35:12 PM
Snow.  You lucky thing.  Nice photo.  I might as well post another as well.  Best wishes.  Gary
 ;)
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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: JonesE on February 17, 2024, 01:23:17 AM
Finally get to join this club. Here is my first Zytel Leatherman. This photo was take a few moments after it was delivered. I used my CD to free it. I will give it my customary deep cleaning in a few, but tool and sheath appears to have never been used. This fuse looks to be a little fatter than a PST 2. I might have to get a KIck and Blast, we will see.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53533894594_ea21719f2f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pyBcLE)

 I will need to put it away for the next two weeks since I am in this month’s World Driving Tour challenge.
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on February 17, 2024, 05:39:27 AM
Congrats !    :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 17, 2024, 05:19:20 PM
Great combo's,  Steve and IMR  :woohoo: :like:

Congrats Jones :woohoo: the Zytel series is really great and the Fuse is a great balance between tooolset and lightweight :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: JonesE on February 17, 2024, 07:01:31 PM
Thanks Steve and Poncho, I look forward to giving it a go.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: IMR4198 on March 02, 2024, 05:46:22 PM
   Kick went along on a trip to the woods to retrieve a trail camera.  Rained all day and part of the night.  No photos this time.  Best wishes.  G
 :(
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 02, 2024, 05:52:29 PM
Great pic,  IMR :tu: :like:

Hopefully you get some pics next time you check that camera  :salute: :cheers:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Rich_SD on March 02, 2024, 07:28:02 PM
I missed a lot of great pics over the last 2 months.   :like:   :like:
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 02, 2024, 10:38:59 PM
You have been missed over here :pok: :D
Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: SteveC on March 14, 2024, 04:53:26 PM
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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: IMR4198 on March 14, 2024, 05:49:46 PM
   Flowers with a Kick in there, somewhere.  I was carrying a Swiss+Tech already and used it to prop up the Kick.  Best wishes.  G
 :D
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Title: Re: Kick, Fuse, Blast & Core Owners group club.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 14, 2024, 10:43:01 PM
Excellent pics Steve and IMR :woohoo: :like: :like: