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Tool Talk => Leatherman Tools => Topic started by: stealth007s on May 11, 2013, 02:49:36 AM
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I searched the hallowed halls of MTO for a Flair Owner's Club and found none so I figured I'd start one. I got my wife the Flair(s) for Mother's Day this year. I got two because I got a good deal on them both. I told her one can be hers and I can have one as well :D Here's some images
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7373/8727587258_628f946597_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727587258/in/photostream/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7334/8726466379_ae99e20e2e_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8726466379/in/photostream)
Hers
The date codes on this one are both 0799 but the corkscrew side handle is barely readable.
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(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/8727585786_a9b772f943_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727585786/in/photostream/)
His
The date codes on this one are 1099 on the corkscrew side and 1199 on the other. The spreader knife was a little scratched and the main blade was dull but nothing I can't handle :D I really love the sheath on this one and don't recall seeing it before. If anyone has info on it let me know.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7322/8726467749_5987529053_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8726467749/in/photostream/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7293/8727586182_e94a63e6d5_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727586182/in/photostream/)
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That sheath is a beauty! They have not made those for years. I am jealous.
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I have never had a Flair, but hope to join the club someday.
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stealth007s , they're absolutely beautiful! just like the good ole' cap'n, Me too wants to join them ranks
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I'm in. Got mine a few years ago when i first joined up here in 07. I throw up some pics tomorrow when i get back from work. One of my harder to acquire tools. ::)
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Now those are the best types of gifts they get one you get one. Great looking tools there hopefully I can join the ranks soon. Those things are really hard to come by.
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The Flair is such a quirky tool- I hope she gets just how cool a gift that is! :D
Def
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The Flair is such a quirky tool- I hope she gets just how cool a gift that is! :D
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I think she does.I hyped it up so much when I thought it was going to be her Christmas gift last year. She's a wine drinker and loves olives, pickles and cheeses. This tool will get a lot of use. Maybe it's a good thing I got two :think: :D
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Well I suppose it would be good if at least one Flair that was produced actually got used!
Def
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as promised :D
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This one will never leave the collection. :multi:
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Well I've got one too but my corkscrew is floppy :(
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My only Leatherman so far is a Flair. It's made me want a PST as well >:D
Older pics:
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The Flair is the ultimate multitool. It is as strong as the PST but with usefull extras. It has proper multitool pliers, screwdrivers etc. Nothing has come close to it yet.
I have used it (yes some do get used chief) to fix a rotiserie, move the spits about, shift the meat on them, cut the meat and eat it, with some nice wine, using just one multitool.
If,and I say IF, it has a shortcoming is that the corckscrew is a bit delicate. The Juice line gets stronger corkscrews.
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the moment I saw this thread I was like "I wanna join" so i go and search online and see that they are EXPENSIVE!!!.... i envy you all...hope I get to have one before the year ends...if there are any left by that time hahaha... really cutesy little tiny baby fork
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the moment I saw this thread I was like "I wanna join" so i go and search online and see that they are EXPENSIVE!!!.... i envy you all...hope I get to have one before the year ends...if there are any left by that time hahaha... really cutesy little tiny baby fork.... my friend who owns a flair always says that his multitool has a folding trident.
and when he shows it off everyone's like "ahhh...well that'sa trident alright"
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Yay Im a member. Got to open a wine bottle last week with it. The tool buy was justified. That sheath is amazing. great find and a great start to the thread
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I searched the hallowed halls of MTO for a Flair Owner's Club and found none so I figured I'd start one. I got my wife the Flair(s) for Mother's Day this year. I got two because I got a good deal on them both. I told her one can be hers and I can have one as well :D Here's some images
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7373/8727587258_628f946597_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727587258/in/photostream/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7334/8726466379_ae99e20e2e_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8726466379/in/photostream)
Hers
The date codes on this one are both 0799 but the corkscrew side handle is barely readable.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7429/8727586500_626c9fc70a_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727586500/in/photostream/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/8727585786_a9b772f943_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727585786/in/photostream/)
His
The date codes on this one are 1099 on the corkscrew side and 1199 on the other. The spreader knife was a little scratched and the main blade was dull but nothing I can't handle :D I really love the sheath on this one and don't recall seeing it before. If anyone has info on it let me know.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7322/8726467749_5987529053_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8726467749/in/photostream/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7293/8727586182_e94a63e6d5_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727586182/in/photostream/)
Wonder Twins Unit!!! :facepalm:
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I'm in
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5329/8791472294_c486608b9a_z.jpg)
Not a great photo but a good bottle opener
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i'm in as well. mine came in the mail yesterday from ebay. i love her.
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sorry it's a terrible picture. i took it with my phone, as i was anxious to go buy wine to open.
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i'm in as well. mine came in the mail yesterday from ebay. i love her.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/984293_10151931664358975_593861529_n.jpg)
sorry it's a terrible picture. i took it with my phone, as i was anxious to go buy wine to open.
Nice first post :tu: Welcome to the forum :waving:
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thanks! i've had an awesome time lurking...i figured i would get in on some of the fun.
when you guys oil this particular tool, is it a concern what to use, since it comes into contact with food? i've always oiled food tools with consumable oil, often olive when i can't get hold of the high dollar stuff.
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I am struggling to find a photo of my Flair in which I don't have the cocktail fork up my nose :o :D.
Time for a new photo run I reckon :think: :D :D
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Job done :tu: :tu:
You gotta love those old LM sheaths 8) 8)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Flair%20and%20Challenge%20Coin/01b2b1ee-f14b-4c3d-962f-ff20e15359d0_zpsc87d23e1.jpg)
What every flash Harry needs :D :D
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Flair%20and%20Challenge%20Coin/5ed82e5b-28ab-4bdf-907e-c9b6694defed_zpsa71e652b.jpg)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Flair%20and%20Challenge%20Coin/6729dfcb-6bf1-4ef0-9fee-c4ca1dd2d029_zpsb491dd71.jpg)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Flair%20and%20Challenge%20Coin/2a91a9e8-804b-4208-bcdc-4839643e6979_zpsbc1d5080.jpg)
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i do love those old sheaths. i'm actually kind of delighted mine had no gold stamping--made it a little different from my others.
where would one go about putting a lanyard on a flair? if i had two, i would swap out or grind down the locking screwdriver on the non-corkscrew side and punch a hole for a lanyard. i've got a short sterling silver chain i made (before i ran out of links, and money to make more links, and my silver wire source) that would be PERFECT, but i don't want to grind or punch anything if i only have one of them.
if i ever find a second flair i will certainly perform and display this thought.
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On the flair (as well as on the PST and the PSTII) there's a small thingy on one of the plier-pivots, with hole for a small splitring ;) . Here, I made a pick for you :salute:
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thank you for the pic! oddly the small ring is on the other side of mine, but when i put a small splitring through it, it stuck straight out, had no play. since that is the smallest ring i have i'll have to try something else, or a smaller ring or something.
i had no idea that little thing was a lanyard attachment. i have one on my other older LM tools, and i have always hated it bec ause i couldn't figure out the use for it. now that i know the use, i'm still not thrilled; what lanyard worth using attaches near the jaws?
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thank you for the pic! oddly the small ring is on the other side of mine, but when i put a small splitring through it, it stuck straight out, had no play. since that is the smallest ring i have i'll have to try something else, or a smaller ring or something.
i had no idea that little thing was a lanyard attachment. i have one on my other older LM tools, and i have always hated it bec ause i couldn't figure out the use for it. now that i know the use, i'm still not thrilled; what lanyard worth using attaches near the jaws?
Given the toolset of the Flair I wouldn't want the lanyard anywhere else.
I cleaned up this old user only to have it poached by my better half.
On a girls trip she saved the day when the motels corkscrew was missing.
I found out later when being moaned to when he couldn't find his wife one.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/6968683237_eae86de7a6.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjohnzoidberg/6968683237/)
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i added a lanyard, but it might not stay forever...not because i might remove it but being silver it's got really soft links. i don't see myself using the flair pliers much, so it's not really in the way. got to find a s. silver fob for it, maybe a bunch of grapes or something.
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Hi Flair owners, I am desperate to join your club, but thus far, I'm not able to find one in good condition. I have found one, but with a broken backspring for the corkscrew. The seller is asking US$45. Is that a good price and how important is the back spring? Should I be patient and wait for one in good condition? I'm in the UK, so we do not get Leathermans for sale on ebay. Please can someone show me a picture of what the backspring should look like?
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Hi Flair owners, I am desperate to join your club, but thus far, I'm not able to find one in good condition. I have found one, but with a broken backspring for the corkscrew. The seller is asking US$45. Is that a good price and how important is the back spring? Should I be patient and wait for one in good condition? I'm in the UK, so we do not get Leathermans for sale on ebay. Please can someone show me a picture of what the backspring should look like?
Part of the flair ;) of the LM Flair is all the nice details on it, like the scrolls and the golden colour. If a part of it is damaged it does lose some of that flair.
You really want a mint one if possible, something you can proudly show off and the broken backspring will result in a floppy corkscrew and make it less impressive (I think some other memebrs here had similar issues with the corkscrew).
Wait for a good one. They are around and if you buy a damaged one you will still want to buy a better one later anyway.
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Can I join too :cheers:
The Flair is totally unique in both style and toolset - I'm so glad I got mine before the heat was turned up :ahhh.
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Just got my second Flair. :D
Why two ? Well it´s a wonderful unnecessary quality tool if you know what i mean . But my first that I got a year ago or so was unused nib.
A bit ashamed I have to admit that it became my first shelfqueen I´m not the box keeping kind of guy but......you know.
Well now I got an user !
Sorry for crappy Iphone pics.
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Very 8)
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Count me in! :multi:
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I will try and use my user one on sunday, as I have not used it for some time. I am schocked by how much they cost now, compared to what they were costing 2 years ago. I assume the forum buyers must be driving the prices up :D
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I will try and use my user one on sunday, as I have not used it for some time. I am schocked by how much they cost now, compared to what they were costing 2 years ago. I assume the forum buyers must be driving the prices up :D
I only paid $50US each for the three I have. I've seen them for as high as $385 but don't know why.
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Count me in.. :tu:
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:tu: :tu: :D
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As promised here is me using one of my 200000000 Euro (possibly by now) LM Flair.
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All on the boot of a Mercedes 8)
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All on the boot of a Mercedes 8)
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When you are using a Flair you have to have the right table you know... a Mitsubishi would just not do! :D:D
yes, this was sent from a phone!
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When you are using a Flair you have to have the right table you know... a Mitsubishi would just not do! :D:D
yes, this was sent from a phone!
We have a friend visiting from Phoenix and I was showing here the Flair I got for the mrs. She said that you could eat a meal with it. I then showed her the posts that you put up with the grilling and eating and said, "yes, yes you can 8) "
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I'm gonna get flack here for this...Kudu :drool:
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Stealth :D
kirk, you need to start a Kudu owners club :D
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Stealth :D
kirk, you need to start a Kudu owners club :D
I'd need one first mate :rofl:
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Yes, I have arrived with Flair in hand at last. This is one lovely tool and I'm sure glad I didn't have to battle to get it.
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Yes, I have arrived with Flair in hand at last. This is one lovely tool and I'm sure glad I didn't have to battle to get it.
Nice!¡! 8)
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I need a Flair SO BAD!!!
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I need a Flair SO BAD!!!
Let me see if I can work some of my eBay mojo magic. I know how much you just LOVE eBay :D
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I need a Flair SO BAD!!!
The Flair is a very very nice tool. I have to say its top 2 LM for me just under the JPST. Stealth had some great luck with his so I'm sure his mojo is a lot better than mine. I've hunted for a fair priced one and to no avail, my roommate found this for me. Good luck to you.
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I've got a Flair in very good condition, are you still interested?
Other members seem interested too though.
Fab
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fab, last warning. :police:
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fab, last warning. :police:
:spamkiller:
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:D
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I have neglected my Flair.... :facepalm:
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I have neglected my Flair.... :facepalm:
:twak: :pommel: :D :D
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I hope LM brings the Flair back out of retirement :tu: :gimme:
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I hope LM brings the Flair back out of retirement :tu: :gimme:
I'm assuming you mean the concept of the Flair?
Leatherman never took it any further.
Same could be said for the pruners too - I'm pretty damn certain they'd sell.
Or even brand new everyday functional concepts. They've still failed to deliver their own blunt nose MT despite celebrating 30yrs manufacturing. That's simply unbelievable!!
Sorry if I side tracked your post :D
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I hope LM brings the Flair back out of retirement :tu: :gimme:
I'm assuming you mean the concept of the Flair?
Leatherman never took it any further.
Same could be said for the pruners too - I'm pretty damn certain they'd sell.
Or even brand new everyday functional concepts. They've still failed to deliver their own blunt nose MT despite celebrating 30yrs manufacturing. That's simply unbelievable!!
Sorry if I side tracked your post :D
Slight side step, but well within subject. :angel:
Your argument has validity. Though some models of the Juice series have a few Flair like qualities. They still don't meke the grade like the Flair.
IMHO :think:
If they decide to remake th Flair. Making it with a Sidekick/Wingman Chasis has possiblities. Or go "less is more" with the Skeletool body, loose the Screwdriver and pocket clip(corkscrew and fork have to go somewhere) :whistle:
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I'd like to see a "Flair 2" as well. Great urban/weekend/going out/food and drink geek tool. I love mine, and an updated version would be something I would buy two of.
Beats hell out of a snowboard tool.
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I do not own a Flair, but how do you think the Flair flair against this frankenstein of a Kick? :rofl: :rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172130641150
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I do not own a Flair, but how do you think the Flair flair against this frankenstein of a Kick? :rofl: :rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172130641150
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I do not own a Flair, but how do you think the Flair flair against this frankenstein of a Kick? :rofl: :rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172130641150
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Wow :facepalm: ::) :rofl:
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Won a Smurfit Flair tonight, and will probably do a month long EDC carry thing about it for kicks.
Had read the spread was more for cheese and crackers, and the fork was for hors d'oeuvres and small pickles ... but ... I often don't carry a spork with me at job #2. I have a plastic fake spork in the glove box of my car ... the spork that used to reside there went walkabout. So... have plans on using the Flair fork as a fork, for all intents and purposes. As for a spoon ... :shrug:
If it doesn't work for me maybe I'll find a home for it. Am guessing it's the size of a PST?
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Won a Smurfit Flair tonight, and will probably do a month long EDC carry thing about it for kicks.
Had read the spread was more for cheese and crackers, and the fork was for hors d'oeuvres and small pickles ... but ... I often don't carry a spork with me at job #2. I have a plastic fake spork in the glove box of my car ... the spork that used to reside there went walkabout. So... have plans on using the Flair fork as a fork, for all intents and purposes. As for a spoon ... :shrug:
If it doesn't work for me maybe I'll find a home for it. Am guessing it's the size of a PST?
G'Day,
I use a Flair Fork daily for lunch duties. It is much better than a plastic utensil of any kind IMHO. :D I added a Flair fork to a PST / PST II combination of tools and that works well for me.
Linky: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,42637.msg683928.html#msg683928
The Flair is roughly the size of the PST, just a tad thicker due to the cork screw.
Cheers,
Pete
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I do like the Flair - its an odd duck for sure :)
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Yes everyone should have a Flair :D A very odd tool for the time LM came out with it but looking back it is a forerunner for some of the corkscrew carrying Juices :cheers: My dad got one from our company years ago and carried it for a pretty good while before deciding that it was a bit silly and stopped carrying it ::) :D
Hope you like it OII :cheers:
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is there some concern over the Flair corkscrew? Has anyone swapped it out for a Juice or other version?? Or it just too sexy to do this? :D
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Seems like I have heard that they are weaker than the Juices corkscrew and have been known to bend or worse snap off :o I would be careful with it anyways just to be on the safe side :tu:
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is there some concern over the Flair corkscrew? Has anyone swapped it out for a Juice or other version?? Or it just too sexy to do this? :D
I bought a Flair that had a broken cork screw back spring - a common fault. I removed the corkscrew and added a PST II file to it. It is about 99% fit, with the file needing some sanding to open completely. Here is the write-up: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,56229.msg997812.html#msg997812
I have not sanded/filed the top of the file to open it completely, but can happily report it works very well. It is a very cool tool.
I have an extra cork screw if needed, but they are riveted in. I don't know if they will be compatible with the Juice ones.
Cheers,
Pete
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is there some concern over the Flair corkscrew? Has anyone swapped it out for a Juice or other version?? Or it just too sexy to do this? :D
I bought a Flair that had a broken cork screw back spring - a common fault. I removed the corkscrew and added a PST II file to it. It is about 99% fit, with the file needing some sanding to open completely. Here is the write-up: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,56229.msg997812.html#msg997812
I have not sanded/filed the top of the file to open it completely, but can happily report it works very well. It is a very cool tool.
I have an extra cork screw if needed, but they are riveted in. I don't know if they will be compatible with the Juice ones.
Cheers,
Pete
Nice fix and thanks for the thread link :salute:
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I'm officially in the club now!! :D Guess I should go buy some wine from buddy and surprise him with a Corkscrew wielding Leatherman!
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I'm officially in the club now!! :D Guess I should go buy some wine from buddy and surprise him with a Corkscrew wielding Leatherman!
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/CyberneticRanger/Tools/Add%20Some%20Flair%20To%20Your%20Life/DSC00933_zpst8hgzrv8.jpg)
Nice OiI :cheers:
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Sweet ! I'm glad someone here snagged it :cheers:
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That looks in very good nick, congratulations
It goes very well with an aged Merlot, cheese and crackers :cheers:
Pete
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I recently bought a Flair, and had to return it because the corkscrew was loose. It was literally dangling in all directions. Seller claimed it a common problem. Is it normal for this tool? I was expecting it as snappy as the Juice's.
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The corkscrew was the first one used by LM and it is quite fragile. As you said the later LM models get a better one. It is common for them to break, but that does not mean you should not look for/get a working one.
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I recently bought a Flair, and had to return it because the corkscrew was loose. It was literally dangling in all directions. Seller claimed it a common problem. Is it normal for this tool? I was expecting it as snappy as the Juice's.
Yep a common problem for a lot of second hand ones. It is not the cork screw that breaks, but the back spring on the inside that holds the tension. If you are not going to use the cork screw the tools from a PST / PST II will fit in there. All you need to do is to drill / file the rivet off, but be careful not to scratch the handles.
Cheers,
Pete
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Thanks for the inputs, guys. The back spring was probably broken, hence dangling corkscrews. Having handled one, my curiosity was satisfied.
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Can I join too :D
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Can I join too :D
Nice couple pics :tu: :like: :like:
and welcome to the club :cheers:
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It is written in the stars that a Flair and I are destined for each other :angel: A new Flair just arrived today :mail:
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It is written in the stars that a Flair and I are destined for each other :angel: A new Flair just arrived today :mail:
Nice one chrono :tu: :like: :like:
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It is written in the stars that a Flair and I are destined for each other :angel: A new Flair just arrived today :mail:
Nice one chrono :tu: :like: :like:
Thanks, bud! :cheers:
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Minty Fresh :drool:
Nice score chrono :cheers:
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Minty Fresh :drool:
Nice score chrono :cheers:
Thanks, bud! I guess luck operates in a strange way, as the brand new tool cost less than the returned defective one :facepalm: It was indeed a nice score, and will stay new in my collection :tu:
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You can call me Sir Refrigerator, as my fridge has Flair.
Prowd owner :)
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Very nice Raoul :cheers: :like:
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Hmm, I looked through and re-read all the topics about Flair on the MTO, I tried to find all available information on the Internet, and found no mention of this important detail anywhere. Well, I'll be the first to notice that the older (xx99 - 0200) Flair's corkscrews has 5 small turns, and the later items (0300 - xx04) - 4 larger turns :whistle:
(https://content-23.foto.my.mail.ru/mail/wowaboro/264/b-645.JPG) (https://content-23.foto.my.mail.ru/mail/wowaboro/264/b-645.JPG)
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Good eye ! :tu:
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Another intersting Flair detail - on early items (~0699 - ~1099) date code has only on knife handle, corkscrew handle without date codes :think:
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So, at now, I counted 4 different Flair modifications.
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Good eye ! :tu:
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Hmm, I looked through and re-read all the topics about Flair on the MTO, I tried to find all available information on the Internet, and found no mention of this important detail anywhere. Well, I'll be the first to notice that the older (xx99 - 0200) Flair's corkscrews has 5 small turns, and the later items (0300 - xx04) - 4 larger turns :whistle:
(https://content-23.foto.my.mail.ru/mail/wowaboro/264/b-645.JPG) (https://content-23.foto.my.mail.ru/mail/wowaboro/264/b-645.JPG)
The only reason of the 5 turns vs. 4 turns is that less turns on the corckscrew worm means wider spacing and is less likely to cause damage to the cork compared to the 5 or more turns with tighter spacing. However, not sure if that's the main reason why LM decided to change the design, unless Tim is a wine aficionado or connoisseur ;) :drink:
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Joining the club!........
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Nice one jpb :like: the Flair sure is a quarky tool :D :tu:
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Nice score. Congrats.
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Good find :tu:
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Thanks peeps...... :tu:
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Also joining this club...
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You are showing some great pieces of LM history as of late :o :like: :like:
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Nice one....... :like:
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Nice one Hoody :like:
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Thanks Rizio Il Ghiro for an offer I had to take :cheers:
A lovely Leatherman Flair (0799)
(https://i.imgur.com/VFInSWd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4THvlCQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rbETOKE.jpg)
It needed some TLC and a little repair on that retention-knob thingy on the opener.
... it was a pita putting it back together... the spring for the corkscrew makes it "nearly" impossible...
(https://i.imgur.com/bk5Iklg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0WKdkHd.jpg)
Fixed... :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/3pYqEiW.jpg)
I love it and it will get some use and carry for sure :tu:
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Very nice, Stitchy 8) :like: Good on Rizio for the deal as well :cheers: :salute:
Great job on the repair :tu: :like:
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Thanks Poncho :cheers:
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Congrats and nice fix Matt ! :like: :cheers:
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:cheers: Steve
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Question:
Did leatherman make another tool the same size as as the Flair that fit in the same leather holster?
I have a really nice Flair but it's in a nylon holster. I'd like to buy a leather sheath that fits but I hope to avoid paying Flair level prices.
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The PST leather sheath is a tight fit but if will work for a Flair sheath :cheers: It is only tight a little bit because of the corkscrew :tu:
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Yeah. I have a nice PST II sheath, but it's a very tight fit. Is there no other Leatherman that used the same leather sheath as the Flair?
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The one that fits the Pulse is bigger but then you are in the price range you don't want to get to :D
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also welcome to :MTO: :cheers:
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Thanks,
I've been lurking a while. I've accumulated a drawer full of various Leatherman tools.
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Love to see pics of them sometime :cheers:
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Question:
Did leatherman make another tool the same size as as the Flair that fit in the same leather holster?
I have a really nice Flair but it's in a nylon holster. I'd like to buy a leather sheath that fits but I hope to avoid paying Flair level prices.
Welcome to :MTO: Nygma
:iagree: with Poncho.
Just want to add, a cheaper solution could be a sheath for the Crunch. It doesn't have the same looks though and is a tiny bit too large :dunno:
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The Crunch originally also came with the same sheath that the Pulse did :cheers: I was keeping in the old school theme of sheaths that were of better leather but the sheath that Stitchy shows above is also an option :tu: They were made around 2004 to maybe 2010 or so and were less quality but still hold up well :cheers: They might not be as easy to find as today's sheath but would likely be cheaper than the old school ones :tu:
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You could stretch a PST sheath out pretty easily by getting it wet and forming it to the Flair. I stretched one out to fit a Rebar. You can still get Pulse sheaths on eBay if you keep your eye out .
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Had the Flair out on a hike today :hatsoff:
Where is it?...
(https://i.imgur.com/15Z5RnE.jpg)
Fork in action...
(https://i.imgur.com/oKlyhn6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tdatjfR.jpg)
Some scenery...
(https://i.imgur.com/ZdxurnZ.jpg)
Found the pattern on this rock rather nice...
(https://i.imgur.com/PzhpM8b.jpg)
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Where is it?...
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It's right there Stitchy, like there... right in front of you. There!
(https://i.imgur.com/haXtgPI.jpg)
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PS... What's that God awful thing you're eating?
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It's right there Stitchy, like there... right in front of you. There!
(https://i.imgur.com/haXtgPI.jpg)
Ah... thanks Fuzz! Gotta get aaall the way back there soon to pick it up :shrug:
PS... What's that God awful thing you're eating?
An omlett roll kinda thing our teenage daughter sizzled up for the picknick... would not have been wise to refuse it... believe me :P
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Ah... thanks Fuzz! Gotta get aaall the way back there soon to pick it up :shrug:
An omlett roll kinda thing our teenage daughter sizzled up for the picknick... would not have been wise to refuse it... believe me :P
Nah, I'm sure it was delicious... digestible.
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Nah, I'm sure it was delicious... digestible.
Will let you know tomorrow? :dunno:
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Great pics, Stitchy :like:
If I had seen the Find the Flair Game earlier I would have beat Fuzzy to it :pok: :D
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Will let you know tomorrow? :dunno:
Digested with no problems Fuzzy :salute:
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Great pics, Stitchy :like:
If I had seen the Find the Flair Game earlier I would have beat Fuzzy to it :pok: :D
Thank you Sir :hatsoff:
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Had the Flair out on a hike today :hatsoff:
Where is it?...
(https://i.imgur.com/15Z5RnE.jpg)
Fork in action...
(https://i.imgur.com/oKlyhn6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tdatjfR.jpg)
Some scenery...
(https://i.imgur.com/ZdxurnZ.jpg)
Found the pattern on this rock rather nice...
(https://i.imgur.com/PzhpM8b.jpg)
Mmmmm...reminds me of tamagoyaki! :drool:
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I could have sworn I joined this club years ago after I got it. But here goes
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Mmmmm...reminds me of tamagoyaki! :drool:
I think she mumbled something about that while preparing it :dunno:
I liked it :tu:
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Very nice, Smashie :drool: :like:
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I think she mumbled something about that while preparing it :dunno:
I liked it :tu:
It is the japanese equivalent to an omelette; tasty, with a nice texture.
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Ahem :pok: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,85381.0.html (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,85381.0.html) :tu:
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It is the japanese equivalent to an omelette; tasty, with a nice texture.
That's it... :tu:
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I recently acquired this specimen, with an interesting feature. Notice the PST II on the handle. A mod or a strange variant? The interesting thing is that both handle dates are 12/99?
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Not sure if they did use PST II handles as well.
I would not expect that to be honest.
Is the tool set correct?
Anyhow, congrats on your Flair :like:
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Well everything seems in order....
I think I might have to go out and get some olives or something, just to use the Hors d'oeuvre fork... :D
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Looks like everything is in place. A rare mistake in factory maybe :like:
Enjoy your lunch :D
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Yep, looks like a factory error :o Congrats :tu: :like:
And as Stitchy said, enjoy lunch :cheers: :like:
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I searched the hallowed halls of MTO for a Flair Owner's Club and found none so I figured I'd start one. I got my wife the Flair(s) for Mother's Day this year. I got two because I got a good deal on them both. I told her one can be hers and I can have one as well :D Here's some images
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7373/8727587258_628f946597_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727587258/in/photostream/)
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Hers
The date codes on this one are both 0799 but the corkscrew side handle is barely readable.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7429/8727586500_626c9fc70a_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727586500/in/photostream/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/8727585786_a9b772f943_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727585786/in/photostream/)
His
The date codes on this one are 1099 on the corkscrew side and 1199 on the other. The spreader knife was a little scratched and the main blade was dull but nothing I can't handle :D I really love the sheath on this one and don't recall seeing it before. If anyone has info on it let me know.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7322/8726467749_5987529053_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8726467749/in/photostream/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7293/8727586182_e94a63e6d5_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727586182/in/photostream/)
wow, nice contition too! The sheath usually dries out and cracks.
My Flair
has date code 0699
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wow, nice contition too! The sheath usually dries out and cracks.
My Flair
has date code 0699
the Flair had minimal assembly difficulties and hangups. The riveted corkscrew was often too tightly tensioned in first run. That was just a machine adj. The can opener is yellow zinc plated. Stains on the outside of it where rejected. It had a common thinning on the inside and a water dropplet or 2, discoloring.
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I'm loving all the insights from you to three various Leatherman tools ToolAssembly :tu:
What do you think about the comment from lptech a bit further up?
I recently acquired this specimen, with an interesting feature. Notice the PST II on the handle. A mod or a strange variant? The interesting thing is that both handle dates are 12/99?
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Part of the flair ;) of the LM Flair is all the nice details on it, like the scrolls and the golden colour. If a part of it is damaged it does lose some of that flair.
You really want a mint one if possible, something you can proudly show off and the broken backspring will result in a floppy corkscrew and make it less impressive (I think some other memebrs here had similar issues with the corkscrew).
Wait for a good one. They are around and if you buy a damaged one you will still want to buy a better one later anyway.
alright, so for loose corkscrew. It is a pin applied by hand on the backside pushed up thru the hole. The outside of handle is a tiny cap. These tool handles were placed in a fitted jig. The jig pressed on with a long leverage handle. They made a notorious pop sound when applied. So you can take, to that cap, an applied force to secure it tigher. Maybe using a small socket, covering only the cap then tap it with a hammer. I would fold out the components fill the empty handle with a fat pieces as an anvil. Of course having the handle placed on a flat surface first,(make it solid against pin). So it is not a rivet it is a force fit cap. I have done thousands of these. Date code 0699
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Hey, thanks for sharing that info ToolAssembly :like:
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Hey, thanks for sharing that info ToolAssembly :like:
:iagree: Great bit of info :like: :like:
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Hey, thanks for sharing that info ToolAssembly :like:
you're welcome! I'm giving as much as I can share that may help with fixing simple things. Repairing vintage new looking tools is much harder.. especially when you don't have a replacement 😁 Noting the Flair Corkscrew thing. Because we tried to smack the pin cap twice.the corkscrew would be way too tight.actually unmoveable. The tool I used to tap the cap was specifically made in the tool shop at Leatherman. It was a handheld punch, the end that made contact with the cap was tapered. With what it took to make this I'm certain it was mounted securely and drilled.(drill press) finished with something you would find in a moto tool kit. a tapered abrasive composit. The idea was to not Mar the cap or hit the pin. Those that were tapped by hand had a little bit of a burr between the cap and pin edge. Probably the weakness of a very well built tool. It is almost a No-No to touch the bottle opener with any kind of cloth paper towel, cleaner as it will rub off so easily...
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you're welcome! I'm giving as much as I can share that may help with fixing simple things. Repairing vintage new looking tools is much harder.. especially when you don't have a replacement 😁 Noting the Flair Corkscrew thing. Because we tried to smack the pin cap twice.the corkscrew would be way too tight.actually unmoveable. The tool I used to tap the cap was specifically made in the tool shop at Leatherman. It was a handheld punch, the end that made contact with the cap was tapered inside contact end. With what it took to make this I'm certain it was mounted securely and drilled.(drill press) finished with something you would find in a moto tool kit. a tapered abrasive composit. The idea was to not Mar the cap or hit the pin. Those that were tapped by hand had a little bit of a burr between the cap and pin edge. You can feel it with your fingernail. Probably the weakness of a very well built tool and OH.. It is almost a No-No to touch the bottle opener with any kind of cloth paper towel, cleaner. as it will rub off so easily...
screws and component pivot long nuts. They were pre-treated with a liquid catalyst, soaked in a bucket. Scooped from the bucket then dumped and mixed with media in a heated tumbler. Done when the timer goes off. This fine layer was a catalyst for the glue. So if you dripped a drop of glue on the table it would never dry but when it was applied to the nut and the screw was screwed in, it acted like a medium loctite. the inspector was given 3 minutes to adjust the tension otherwise it would set up that quick. If you ever have to tension your tool. must remove screw. Apply a medium loctite in there but not red. And adjusted the tension. Olive oil dip, crc, but you can expect any petroleum based oil to dry out. eventually.
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I always enjoy your LM assembly stories ToolAssembly :tu:
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Carrying some Flair today...
(https://i.imgur.com/5k4jPyT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pDTMpHC.jpg)
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Let's get Flaired up :D
(https://i.imgur.com/MBvcI90h.jpg)
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Sweet pics amigo :like:
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Let's get Flaired up :D
(https://i.imgur.com/MBvcI90h.jpg)
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:woohoo:
Shaw & Jones seem to know their stuff :like: :like: :like:
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Thanks pa and Stitchy :hatsoff:
Shaw & Jones did 21 years ago anyways :dunno: :D
It was actually personalized for my dad with his name on the other side but at least his first and last name is my middle and last :whistle: :D
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Oh, that's cool :tu:
Did you know? They had Casio watches too :pok:
(https://i.imgur.com/NX1o4pc.gif)
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Probably a different bunch :think: this is from the company I work for and they have a different name now :whistle: :D
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Ah... I see a pattern emerging :D
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Is it a brick pattern ???
:D
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I wish LM had done a better job with the brass plating on the "Flair" extra piece. When I first got mine, I thought it looked strangely worn even though the rest of the tool was in great shape. After some internet sleuthing (e.g. looking at examples here), I can see that most of them seem to have patchy plating 🤷🏻♂️.
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The one I have is over 20 years old and in real life doesn't look as splotchy as the pics above :think: I have only ever seen the one example and the splotches may just be from tarnish from over the years :think: :cheers:
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My new Flair. :woohoo:
(https://i.imgur.com/8pY0heY.jpg)
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Hey, congrats Rich :drink:
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Hey, congrats Rich :drink:
Thanks :)
I don't think multitools and food mix well, so I doubt I'll use the fork and butter knife. Still, I just had to get this one.
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It is a good one for collecting, Congrats :salute: I don't think I have ever used mine for food either :shrug: I have used it some and the things I have used it for wouldn't taste to good :ahhh Oil, grease and different types of sprays like WD40 or Break Free have been around it and that might leave a bad after taste :dwts:
:D
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It is a food one for collecting,
Yep - it was my first pick for the suggestions in my "must have" post. I have a Sideclip coming next...
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Sideclips are very nice as well :cheers: :like: :like:
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It is a food one for collecting, Congrats :salute:
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:facepalm: stupid autocorrect :rant: at least that is what I am going to blame it on :whistle:
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:D :hatsoff:
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Great pic! :multi:
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Thanks Rich :hatsoff:
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Mine 0699. Day &swing shift Crew assembled roughly 500 of these after the first Prototypes for employee handout. This was no easy task. Pitless unmarred components were selected. Most crucial was the selection of plated can openers..none of tjese were plated inside- most were downright stained and ugly but it was the outside that mattered and one out of five was plated correctly. Yes there was a lot of scrap but we managed. This plating is the most precious and easily destroyed of any Leatherman tools.
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Another cool history lesson and pic, Tool :salute: :like: :like:
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:iagree: :like: ... glad to see you back here ToolAssembly :tu:
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:iagree: :like:
Excellent behind-the-scenes insight :tu:
I really appreciate it and hope you continue :cheers:
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Awesome pic, Willie :drool: :like:
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:iagree: :like:
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Looks nice!
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Very nice!
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Thanks Adam and nakken :hatsoff:
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You are your own chapter of the Flair owner's club :D :tu:
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:o :tu:
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Oh wow, wow! :ahhh awesome collection of Flairs :drool: :like: :like:
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hi folks, i am new to this forum, just want to ask how many Flair multitools do i need to join this club? i see some of you have 9 :D
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Welcome to :MTO: you only need 1 to join this club ;) some of us are a bit more zealous in collecting than others though :whistle: :D
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More than enough :ahhh :woohoo: Great pic and nice collection of Flairs :salute: :drool: :like:
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Wow... nice Flair collection govedo :like:
And welcome to :MTO:
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another pic with little "background"
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And another great pic :woohoo: :like: :like:
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More than enough :ahhh :woohoo: Great pic and nice collection of Flairs :salute: :drool: :like:
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Welcome aboard!
:cheers: :tu:
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Old School stuff looks the best 8) :like: :like:
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Thank you :hatsoff:
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My Flair Signed by Tim Leatherman.
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Very cool :multi:
Welcome to :MTO:
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Very cool :multi:
Welcome to :MTO:
Thanks!
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My Flair Signed by Tim Leatherman.
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A very awesome Flair :o :drool: :like: :like:
And welcome to :MTO: :cheers: