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Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: Medic82 on July 07, 2008, 07:26:33 PM

Title: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Post by: Medic82 on July 07, 2008, 07:26:33 PM: Is there supposed to be a gap when the pliers are closed???

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii143/Medic1982/07072008464.jpg)
Title: Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Post by: Benner on July 07, 2008, 07:39:06 PM: Don't worry, mine is the same.
Title: Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Post by: Leatherman123 on July 07, 2008, 08:20:17 PM: Well, all my SwissTools have the gap as well..
Title: Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Post by: Anthony on July 07, 2008, 09:35:47 PM: I think it's there on purpose; it gives the tip more pressure to grip onto small things.
Title: Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Post by: Medic82 on July 07, 2008, 10:21:16 PM: Ok, then it's normal. Good to know
Title: Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Post by: Mike on July 07, 2008, 10:38:09 PM: I believe this was discussed awhile ago , can't remember the exact thread though. Anyhow, it was concluded that this is a purposeful engineering design. If I recall correctly, if they were not like this then the tips of the pliers would be more splayed outward when gripping something and not give as much contact area ..... or something along those lines. But also as Corrugated stated, to help with gripping smaller items as well.

That's my recollection anyhow, take it for what it's worth. :)

Oh yeah, mine are all like this too.

Mike
Title: Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 07, 2008, 10:40:26 PM: Yep all mine are too :)
Title: Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Post by: J-sews on July 08, 2008, 12:14:26 AM: Actually those pliers are a hazard and completely unsafe. All of you who have SwissTools like that should send then to me immediately for safe keeping. :police: :D
Title: Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Post by: Benner on July 08, 2008, 12:15:37 AM: Quote from: J-sews on July 08, 2008, 12:14:26 AM
Actually those pliers are a hazard and completely unsafe. All of you who have SwissTools like that should send then to me immediately for safe keeping. :police: :D

Bob, you are our hero! :D
Title: Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Post by: J-sews on July 08, 2008, 01:13:16 AM: Quote from: Benner on July 08, 2008, 12:15:37 AM
Quote from: J-sews on July 08, 2008, 12:14:26 AM
Actually those pliers are a hazard and completely unsafe. All of you who have SwissTools like that should send then to me immediately for safe keeping. :police: :D

Bob, you are our hero! :D

Not a problem sir, just looking out for the rest of you. :D
Title: Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Post by: Poncho65 on July 08, 2008, 01:24:07 AM: If Bob starts getting to many to take care of he can send me any new ones that are sent ::) or ppl could send them to me as well :D I promise to take real good care of them :angel: :D
Title: Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Post by: duckman1975 on July 08, 2008, 01:38:03 AM: Quote from: Medic82 on July 07, 2008, 07:26:33 PM
Is there supposed to be a gap when the pliers are closed???

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii143/Medic1982/07072008464.jpg)
I don't yet have a swisstool but both my leatherman charge and SURGE have the same gap, so guess its normal for any multitool.
Title: Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Post by: gafftapegreenia on July 08, 2008, 05:19:07 AM: The P4 is like that too, rather noticeably in fact. I think it must do with being able to gain the most surface area for best grip.
Title: Re: Is it supposed too bee that way?
Post by: max6166 on July 08, 2008, 05:29:49 AM: My Kick is the same. Is this design only in multitools, or are regular pliers the same?

None of my regular pliers do that, but they are all fairly cheap and old.