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Non Tool Forum => The Shutter Shop => Topic started by: Benner on January 02, 2008, 05:25:20 PM
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As I have just received the Gerber I was waiting for I thought I would finally take my collection pictures that I had promised. I have had to use the wifes phone again to take the pictures as my camera is still out of action so I apologise for the low quality photo's.
First up is the picture of my collection before I found multitool.org...
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/benniehunts/LMandSAK.jpg)
Pictured is my trusty old PST and my Victorinox Mechanic. This was 4.5 months ago when I was a normal person.
This is my collection now just 4.5 months later...
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/benniehunts/Completecollection.jpg)
As you can see my collection has grown slightly. :D Let this be a warning to all you newbies out there! This forum is guaranteed to empty your wallets. :D
Pictured above starting at the top left hand side and working down and then on the right and working down are the following;
Douk Douk,
Leatherman KF4,
Marttiini Lumberjack,
Gerber Clutch,
'66 Wenger SI,
Frog tool,
Victorinox Mechanic,
Swisschamp,
Original Leatherman Wave,
Gerber Multiplier,
Leatherman PST,
Early rivited PST,
Gerber Shortcut,
Wenger Tahara bone scaled penknife,
Gerber Solstice,
Leatherman original Supertool,
Swisstool X,
Leatherman Pulse.
Not pictured;
Swiss Tech Utili-key,
Classic SD
OH Trekker
Gerber MPT (BO)
Cold Steel Canadian belt knife
Micarta scaled Grohmann #1
"Technogolfer" SAK (custom)
Victorinox Spartan
Spyderco Pride
Up-to-date list on reply 28
This is not a huge collection by any means, but it is a good start and I have a huge list of tools to add to it.
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That's a very good collection!!! Congratulations! :cheers:
Carlos
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Nice collection! Good to see its grown so much!
Early Gerber (MP600??),
Its probably called a "Multiplier", i have a needle-nose version that looks identical and that came in packaging that called it that.
I really need to buy a few more tools with my christmas money, its just deciding what to get!
Roadie
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Nice, not so little collection there mate :)
How much bigger is it gona be after another 4.5 months :D
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Nice, not so little collection there mate :)
How much bigger is it gona be after another 4.5 months :D
Well I have a birthday in that time so maybe a little bigger. :D
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I'm sure you only fractionally into your wish list so far too :D
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I'm sure you only fractionally into your wish list so far too :D
That list never gets any smaller, it just grows and grows! :D
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I'm sure you only fractionally into your wish list so far too :D
That list never gets any smaller, it just grows and grows! :D
Aint that the truth :cry:
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Nice collection Benner!
Hmmmm, there doesn't seem to be anything from SOG there yet..... :pok: :D
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Nice collection Benner!
Hmmmm, there doesn't seem to be anything from SOG there yet..... :pok: :D
There used to be a Powerlock but I just didn't get on with it. I do intend on getting a powerassist though. I have been looking forward to that for a while now.
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Nice collection Benner!
Hmmmm, there doesn't seem to be anything from SOG there yet..... :pok: :D
There used to be a Powerlock but I just didn't get on with it. I do intend on getting a powerassist though. I have been looking forward to that for a while now.
Oops, I forgot you had a PowerLock :-[
Well alright then, so what's next on your long list?
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Well I am not sure what is necessarily next, but I am thinking along the lines of a Powerassist or a Wenger Swissgrip. But saying that, if any good deals come up in the mean time I would consider them. :D
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I've been wanting to get a Douk Douk...what kind of steel are they? How thick are the blades?
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I've been wanting to get a Douk Douk...what kind of steel are they? How thick are the blades?
The blade is carbon steel and is pretty sharp actually. The blade at it's thickest part is a shade over 2mm thick and goes down to a fine point. The snap is pretty good as well. The knife is very "basic" though. I can't say it is very aesthetically pleasing.
I got mine from Marc at EDC depot for a pretty good price;
https://edcdepot.com/merchantmanager/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=159
That one is the smaller one of the 2. He does stock the larger ones as well.
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that is a nice collection bro, and not so small! most of us would be proud to have that :cheers:
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Just updated my list. :) I will try and do this every time.
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List updated with my latest additions received from Calvin. :)
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List updated with my latest additions received from Calvin. :)
Congrate's on the 2k mark mate :o :o, does your missus remember what you look like :D :D
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The Pulse is (In essence) a locking PST II?
How do you like it?
Whatta 'bout the Multiplier?
The pulse has never really been on my list, but a (blunt nose) multiplier features around #7
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List updated with my latest additions received from Calvin. :)
Congrate's on the 2k mark mate :o :o, does your missus remember what you look like :D :D
:D She's even worse than me (if that's possible). Evenings are very quiet in my house. It's bliss. :D
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The Pulse is (In essence) a locking PST II?
How do you like it?
Whatta 'bout the Multiplier?
The pulse has never really been on my list, but a (blunt nose) multiplier features around #7
The Pulse is pretty much a locking PST II and it feels a very solid tool. The rolled edges make it very comfortable to use and the scissors and the diamond file are great. I am not too keen on the locking mechanism though. It does work, but I find it very difficult to release. Also, because the blade locks it is also illegal for me to EDC so I still tend to carry my PST more.
I am really fond of the multiplier. I like the flick out pliers and the tool selection really suits me and as it is an older one, the blades don't lock either so I can EDC it.
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Are they really that strict on the laws o'er there (off-topic - do you still have chimney sweeps?)
Our laws be reasonably similar on paper, but I ain't never been called up on a locker.
(though front page local news of the second stabbing since new years or some such put me in fear of, well, fear that will deprive me of, I won't say my "rights", but the freedom I enjoy - it makes one tempted to be a vigilante, beating the snot out of drunken teenagers, but I hardly see how that will improve anything, other than that the papers can say "Crowbar wielding psychopath" instead of "Drunk teen violence" )
http://www.manlydaily.com.au/article/2008/01/02/8049_news.html
http://www.manlydaily.com.au/article/2008/01/18/8286_news.html
While I'm looking up news articles - Is Australia having a World's Biggest smurf competition or something?
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/reality-tv-version-of-neighbours-an-instant-hit/2008/01/15/1200159449366.html
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Are they really that strict on the laws o'er there (off-topic - do you still have chimney sweeps?)
Our laws be reasonably similar on paper, but I ain't never been called up on a locker.
(though front page local news of the second (fatal?) stabbing since new years or some such put me in fear of, well, fear that will deprive me of, I won't say my "rights", but the freedom I enjoy - it makes one tempted to be a vigilante, beating the snot out of drunken teenagers, but I hardly see how that will improve anything, other than that the papers can say "Crowbar wielding psychopath" instead of "Drunk teen violence" )
I have never been stopped for anything to be honest and I would never wave a knife or multi around to try and attract any unwanted attention. I do like to stay on the right side of the law when it comes to these things. I am a strong believer in Sod's law and I just know that if I was to carry a locking blade without any good reason I would be randomly searched and caught. Also, my job requires me to have a clean CRB check (police records check) so I need to keep clean in order to keep my job.
Oh, and yes there are still chimney sweeps but they are very uncommon. :D
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While I'm looking up news articles - Is Australia having a World's Biggest smurf competition or something?
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/reality-tv-version-of-neighbours-an-instant-hit/2008/01/15/1200159449366.html
He's great isn't he? He's a real piece of work.
The sad thing is he's like a lot of the people I knew growing up. The only difference was they didn't look like a male prostitute :P
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I think I had better update my pic. I seem to have aquired quite a lot more since the last one. :-\
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I think I had better update my pic. I seem to have aquired quite a lot more since the last one. :-\
That acquiring business does tend to happen a lot around here. ;)
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Oh yes! I aquired more MTs and SAKs then I have had toothbrush's!
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Hard to believe I had about 25 tools when I started this place. Now I probably have that on my desk alone!
Def
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Just thought I'd add an up to date collection pic;
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/benniehunts/IMG_0535.jpg)
Pictured;
Leatherman KF4,
Marttiini Lumberjack,
Gerber Clutch,
'66 Wenger SI,
Victorinox Mechanic,
Swisschamp,
Leatherman PST,
Early rivited PST,
Gerber Shortcut,
Wenger Tahara bone scaled penknife,
Douk Douk,
Leatherman original Supertool,
Swisstool X,
Swiss Tech Utili-key,
Classic SD,
OH Trekker,
Cold Steel Canadian belt knife,
Micarta scaled Grohmann #1,
"Technogolfer" SAK (custom),
Victorinox Spartan (Ruby, w/out keyring).
Spyderco Pride,
Boker Subcom F,
Leatherman Hybrid.
Not pictured;
Cold Steel Voyager - 3" Tanto,
Cold Steel Bushman,
Cold Steel Master Hunter,
Leatherman Micra,
Victorinox Safari Stag Hunter,
Cold Steel Twistmaster 5",
Cold Steel Twistmaster 3",
84mm Victorinox Tinker,
Swisstool Spirit,
CRKT Guppie,
Iisakki Jarvenpaa Scout knife,
Fiskars Puukko,
Marttiini Lapin Leuku,
Cold Steel Trail Master (Carbon V),
Vintage Victorinox Climber,
Fiskars Peltonen RK62,
ResQMe,
Wenger Clipper AT,
Atwood Flat Gasbaby,
SOG Flash Tanto,
Spyderco Pacific Salt,
Victorinox Farmer (Vintage),
Shing Badger,
Victorinox Huntsman,
Victorinox Spartan (Black),
Victorinox Bantam,
Taylor Eye Witness spear point pocket knife (customized by Russell White),
Guycep Tanto necker,
The "Woody" (customised Victorinox SAK),
Chris Reeve Sebenza (Small Regular),
Atwood FunnyBone,
Wenger Handwerker,
Kukri,
Ribbed Victorinox Cadet,
Glock entrenching tool,
H&K Nitrous Blitz,
Gerber Artifact,
Leatherman Knifeless Fuse,
Cold Steel Triple Action Folder,
Fallkniven U2.
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beauti-ous! very nice boss ;)
I wonder how many times while setting up that shot did the wife tell him he's crazy! :twak:
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She was a little surprised to see how many there were when they were all layed out. :D
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you've really got a nice size (papa/mama/baby bear) collection there.
I gotta do that, like a squirt/juice size MT,... if only because it looks good!
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Bloody hell, that Hybrid must be big if it make the Swisstool look small :o
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It is a bit of a big bugger. :D
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It is a bit of a big bugger. :D
Just make's it easier for the wife to find it, if she fancies doing a spot of vasectomy during the night :D
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It is a bit of a big bugger. :D
Just make's it easier for the wife to find it, if she fancies doing a spot of vasectomy during the night :D
Would save me a few quid in the long run. :P
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You'd just better hope that she's good with a needle and thread afterwards :D
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I think that you have a great collection and have your bases covered.
Dtrain
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Very nice spread you have there sir! :multi:
Somehow I'd forgotten you owned an original Wave. Another great classic that one is. Some folks like it better than the New Wave.
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Very nice spread you have there sir! :multi:
Somehow I'd forgotten you owned an original Wave. Another great classic that one is. Some folks like it better than the New Wave.
I do indeed, and at the risk of sounding really unpopular, I am really not that keen on it. :-\
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Very nice spread you have there sir! :multi:
Somehow I'd forgotten you owned an original Wave. Another great classic that one is. Some folks like it better than the New Wave.
I do indeed, and at the risk of sounding really unpopular, I am really not that keen on it. :-\
To each his own certainly, but what about it don't you care for?
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You've got me started now. :D
The first thing I don't like is the number of flat headed screwdrivers. Why have 4 ??? That just seems such a waste to me which brings me on to my second issue which is that it doesn't have an awl. I just cant understand why Leatherman would see it a better option to have 4 flat head screwdrivers over 3 with an awl. :think:
I also really don't like how much flex there is in the handles. As I have a few other LM's, including the PST and Supertool, this was really disappointing as one thing I always liked about LM was how strong they felt. I could cope with it if it was just noticable when using the pliers, but it is also quite noticable when using one of the screwdrivers (one of the FOUR flatheads expect ::)).
I don't like the liner locks either. When I received my Wave one of the locks was broken, so it was sent off to LM to be repaired where they actually replaced both handles with new parts. When I got it back, I tried it and noticed that the lock didn't really engage very well on one of the blades ( a common find with these and the Charge I hear) and that it failed very very easily. This lock now engages much further but still fails very easily with just a lightish tap on the top of the blade. This admittedly could probably be fixed by LM though.
Lastly (yes the rant is nearly over :D) I think that my major dislike with this tool is how disappointed I am with it. I expected so much more from it TBH as I always considered the Wave (or Charge) to be the "ultimate" multitool and I guess that by getting one and not really liking it just makes me even more sour about it.
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Sounds as if you've got some valid, well-thought-out reasons there sir. I'll grant you the point about the 4 flathead screwdivers. Someone at Leatherman didn't have much imagination (or more likely was trying to save the company money) when assigning the Wave its blade selecion. Certainly an awl would have been a welcome substitution.
As regards your other two points, let me put forward a different complaint: I don't like the inconsistant quality of Leatherman construction. Of the dozen different Waves I have handled, most had secure blade locks and solid plier handles. (No flex)
Yet a couple had poor lock engagement, and another one had floppy handles. It's these sort of inconsistancies that tarnish a tool's (and a company's) reputation. :(
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My handles aren't floppy as in loose, but don't line up when closed and easily flex and twist which make the tool feel cheap as a result. :(
Is this inconsistancy trend a newer thing of Leathermans? I know the Wave is relatively old now, but my Supertool and PST feel so much more of a "quality" product.
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Apparently I've been luckier than most in that I haven't experienced any disappointments in Leatherman quality. However there seems to be a disturbing number of folks reporting problems here on the forums. Not really a pattern to it either. More of a random thing with nagging little issues popping up on different models, different problems, etc.
Makes me think maybe Leatherman should pay closer attention to their quality control. Its better to get it right the first time than to have to fix it later under warranty. :-\
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benner, nice collection. I have never had any defects in my leatherman tools. I must be lucky. you have a nice collection.
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You've got me started now. :D
The first thing I don't like is the number of flat headed screwdrivers. Why have 4 ??? That just seems such a waste to me which brings me on to my second issue which is that it doesn't have an awl. I just cant understand why Leatherman would see it a better option to have 4 flat head screwdrivers over 3 with an awl. :think:
I also really don't like how much flex there is in the handles. As I have a few other LM's, including the PST and Supertool, this was really disappointing as one thing I always liked about LM was how strong they felt. I could cope with it if it was just noticable when using the pliers, but it is also quite noticable when using one of the screwdrivers (one of the FOUR flatheads expect ::)).
I don't like the liner locks either. When I received my Wave one of the locks was broken, so it was sent off to LM to be repaired where they actually replaced both handles with new parts. When I got it back, I tried it and noticed that the lock didn't really engage very well on one of the blades ( a common find with these and the Charge I hear) and that it failed very very easily. This lock now engages much further but still fails very easily with just a lightish tap on the top of the blade. This admittedly could probably be fixed by LM though.
Lastly (yes the rant is nearly over :D) I think that my major dislike with this tool is how disappointed I am with it. I expected so much more from it TBH as I always considered the Wave (or Charge) to be the "ultimate" multitool and I guess that by getting one and not really liking it just makes me even more sour about it.
I have a one word answer for this problem......Victorinox!
Just teasing though,I could not help myself.On a serious note I understand the issues.I bought a Wave when they first came out and experinced sevral of the problems mentioned.After a chat with Leatherman I returned it and recieved a new one at NC and the problems I experinced were gone.
Dtrain
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Actually, that answer worked for me. :D