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Tool Talk => General Tool Discussion => Topic started by: alexTOOL on May 08, 2019, 11:27:16 PM
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Weight comparision with same or similar functions:
Why the LM are so heavy???
Leatherman K2 138,9 g
Leatherman T2 93,6 g
Victorinox Evolutions S111 60 g
Swiza D03 88 g
Victorinox Picknicker 105 g
Leatherman K4 155,9 g
Leatherman T4 121,9 g
Victorinox Evolution S4 76 g
Swiza D07 100 g
Victorinox Outrider 156 g (several more functions)
The others MTs are not very light!
Leatherman P2 >>>>>>>>>> 215,46 g
Leatherman P4 >>>>>>>>>> 243,8 g
I think for Knives I will stay with Vics and Swiza!!!
The only improvment is the pocket grip, not very useful in urban environment (best cancelled carry)
Opinions & Thoughts???
Thank you
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If we talk about Pliers-based MT, then I think the pliers are what weighing down the tools, even Spirit will weight 209g and Swisstool at 290g(surely it is a much bigger MT).
But I tend to agree with you on the knife-based MT, I always thought Victorinox has always hit an optimal spot between price/quality/compactness/weight, and that is probably why it remains most popular knife MT/knife in the world.
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If we talk about Pliers-based MT, then I think the pliers are what weighing down the tools, even Spirit will weight 209g and Swisstool at 290g(surely it is a much bigger MT).
But I tend to agree with you on the knife-based MT, I always thought Victorinox has always hit an optimal spot between price/quality/compactness/weight, and that is probably why it remains most popular knife MT/knife in the world.
Thanks!
And they are really bulky and thick, compared to SAKs!
More thoughts?
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Thanks!
And they are really bulky and thick, compared to SAKs!
More thoughts?
Plastic vs metal scales?
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Thanks!
And they are really bulky and thick, compared to SAKs!
More thoughts?
I haven't get a chance to handle the new LM K4/T4/K2/T2 series, but I am eager to try them out when there is a chance. The construction/material used are rather different from SAK, so it might be a little too early to say. :think:
Plastic vs metal scales?
Very valid point, and even a SAK with different scale and liner would probably introduce more weight. :salute:
Personally, I just think Victorinox does hit that optimal balance between value/quality/functionality/weight, which appeals to the mass market.
And as a SAK collector, what impress me most is their consistency of quality through out the century. The walk and talk of each SAK or even MT are so consitent that it often baffels me. :climber:
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I have swiza d02 and it is light. Very pleased with quality. But it is plastic and knife is thin. You don't notice is it in pocket or not. Again if you drop LM good change you notice it. For me optimal weight in pocket carry is 1-150 gram. Light is not better nor heavy is not better. It depends. So for me it is not only weight competition. Sometimes more weight make me feel better about using the tool.
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