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Title: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: SteveC on October 26, 2018, 03:36:05 PM
Cool design.


https://bigidesign.com/products/ti-edc-wrench


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA7CSceE-EI
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Poncho65 on October 26, 2018, 03:41:08 PM
Looks neat :like: I will watch video when at home :tu: :like:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: WoodsDuck on October 26, 2018, 04:32:06 PM
I was looking at the Kickstarter page and wondering why they think that's a deep carry clip when it clearly isn't. Way to understand the business, there. And what the smurf kind of name is Ti EDC Wrench? These crowdfunding campaigns are getting lazier all the time. I'm waiting for one of them to just be named "Metal Tool."
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Vidar on October 26, 2018, 11:03:49 PM
I like the design itself.

Functionally though it seems too short for the larger sizes it can grip. Without the length to provide torque it will be very difficult to loosen a properly fastened nut. Or worse, very difficult to properly fasten a nut using that one. For some applications it might be important or critical that nuts stay fastened after fastening so that is a worry.

The old design they refer to is still in production and available. Those ones have the advantage of the proper length to provide the required torque for the sizes it can grip. The designed length was not chosen randomly - they didn't add more length just to increase costs and weight...

Still, that is a cutie.
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: ironraven on October 27, 2018, 04:01:10 PM
I like this style of adjustable wrench.

But... I think I want it in steel. Most of the nuts I'd apply it to are steel, and while Ti is the sexy metal and utterly blingtastic, it's not harder than steel. And for the not-steel nuts, it's too low mass to make an effective bludgon. :P

I also disagree with the need and "depth" of the clip, and that this is a "full sized" grip.

Now... If they made it in steel. And maybe added a 1/4" socket stud on the base so I could use it with sockets and use extensions to make a full sized grip...
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: ironraven on October 27, 2018, 04:04:45 PM
And as soon as I posted, I remembered what this thing reminds me of.

The True Utility Hand Span!
https://www.amazon.com/True-Utility-Hand-Span-Multi-Tool/dp/B009QXFBHY
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Etherealicer on November 09, 2018, 10:49:53 PM
Ordered one... now we wait :ahhh
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: gustophersmob on November 10, 2018, 03:16:37 AM
I like this style of adjustable wrench.

But... I think I want it in steel. Most of the nuts I'd apply it to are steel, and while Ti is the sexy metal and utterly blingtastic, it's not harder than steel. And for the not-steel nuts, it's too low mass to make an effective bludgon. :P

I also disagree with the need and "depth" of the clip, and that this is a "full sized" grip.

Now... If they made it in steel. And maybe added a 1/4" socket stud on the base so I could use it with sockets and use extensions to make a full sized grip...

 :iagree:

Titanium isn't the right material for a high torque list, IMO. Should be steel. But then, why not just carry a small (4") adjustable wrench  :dunno:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 10, 2018, 01:00:38 PM
Because then they wouldn't make any money.  :P

Def
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Etherealicer on November 10, 2018, 06:31:00 PM
I like this style of adjustable wrench.

But... I think I want it in steel. Most of the nuts I'd apply it to are steel, and while Ti is the sexy metal and utterly blingtastic, it's not harder than steel. And for the not-steel nuts, it's too low mass to make an effective bludgon. :P

I also disagree with the need and "depth" of the clip, and that this is a "full sized" grip.

Now... If they made it in steel. And maybe added a 1/4" socket stud on the base so I could use it with sockets and use extensions to make a full sized grip...

 :iagree:

Titanium isn't the right material for a high torque list, IMO. Should be steel. But then, why not just carry a small (4") adjustable wrench  :dunno:
its too small for "high torque", its also too expensive for rough use. Considering small Ti-prybars I would say it should be able withstand what you give it as long as you are not going to use additional lever.
Its both pocket-able, small, light and looks good, the price is probably the major downside.
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Etherealicer on November 10, 2018, 06:39:01 PM
Because then they wouldn't make any money.  :P

Def
Funny part is that sometimes stuff sells better when it is a bit more expensive. Often you sell cheap or you sell expensive and there is nothing in-between. The EDC crowd is more than willing to pay a bit extra, after all our gear is also our jewelry.
People who wear a Breitling watch instead of a cheap Casio
Fällkniven istead of Mora
Charge instead of the Wave
There might be little to no difference to other offerings except for luxury/style/design. And there are plenty of people willing to pay for that.
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Etherealicer on December 21, 2018, 10:08:03 AM
Because then they wouldn't make any money.  :P

Def
Funny part is that sometimes stuff sells better when it is a bit more expensive. Often you sell cheap or you sell expensive and there is nothing in-between. The EDC crowd is more than willing to pay a bit extra, after all our gear is also our jewelry.
People who wear a Breitling watch instead of a cheap Casio
Fällkniven istead of Mora
Charge instead of the Wave
There might be little to no difference to other offerings except for luxury/style/design. And there are plenty of people willing to pay for that.
Including me... my pre-ordered wrench just shipped :D
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Poncho65 on December 21, 2018, 12:16:10 PM
 :o

 :like:

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 21, 2018, 12:25:50 PM
I like this style of adjustable wrench.

But... I think I want it in steel. Most of the nuts I'd apply it to are steel, and while Ti is the sexy metal and utterly blingtastic, it's not harder than steel. And for the not-steel nuts, it's too low mass to make an effective bludgon. :P

I also disagree with the need and "depth" of the clip, and that this is a "full sized" grip.

Now... If they made it in steel. And maybe added a 1/4" socket stud on the base so I could use it with sockets and use extensions to make a full sized grip...

 :iagree:

Titanium isn't the right material for a high torque list, IMO. Should be steel. But then, why not just carry a small (4") adjustable wrench  :dunno:

  Been trying to find an alloy version so it is not as heavy to carry yet still strong. Everything now seems to be cast metal and is far too heavy to carry. Remember, not everyone weighs the same, and some us prefer lighter loads.

  As for the design, meh. Still rather have something that I submitted to Leatherman ages ago...
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Etherealicer on December 21, 2018, 12:54:14 PM
I like this style of adjustable wrench.

But... I think I want it in steel. Most of the nuts I'd apply it to are steel, and while Ti is the sexy metal and utterly blingtastic, it's not harder than steel. And for the not-steel nuts, it's too low mass to make an effective bludgon. :P

I also disagree with the need and "depth" of the clip, and that this is a "full sized" grip.

Now... If they made it in steel. And maybe added a 1/4" socket stud on the base so I could use it with sockets and use extensions to make a full sized grip...

 :iagree:

Titanium isn't the right material for a high torque list, IMO. Should be steel. But then, why not just carry a small (4") adjustable wrench  :dunno:

  Been trying to find an alloy version so it is not as heavy to carry yet still strong. Everything now seems to be cast metal and is far too heavy to carry. Remember, not everyone weighs the same, and some us prefer lighter loads.

  As for the design, meh. Still rather have something that I submitted to Leatherman ages ago...
Brooks has one that is small and neat
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: pfrsantos on December 21, 2018, 02:14:57 PM
Because then they wouldn't make any money.  :P

Def
Funny part is that sometimes stuff sells better when it is a bit more expensive. Often you sell cheap or you sell expensive and there is nothing in-between. The EDC crowd is more than willing to pay a bit extra, after all our gear is also our jewelry.
People who wear a Breitling watch instead of a cheap Casio
Fällkniven istead of Mora
Charge instead of the Wave
There might be little to no difference to other offerings except for luxury/style/design. And there are plenty of people willing to pay for that.
Including me... my pre-ordered wrench just shipped :D

:worthless:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Etherealicer on December 21, 2018, 06:59:15 PM
Because then they wouldn't make any money.  :P

Def
Funny part is that sometimes stuff sells better when it is a bit more expensive. Often you sell cheap or you sell expensive and there is nothing in-between. The EDC crowd is more than willing to pay a bit extra, after all our gear is also our jewelry.
People who wear a Breitling watch instead of a cheap Casio
Fällkniven istead of Mora
Charge instead of the Wave
There might be little to no difference to other offerings except for luxury/style/design. And there are plenty of people willing to pay for that.
Including me... my pre-ordered wrench just shipped :D

:worthless:
As requested
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: pfrsantos on December 21, 2018, 07:04:34 PM
Because then they wouldn't make any money.  :P

Def
Funny part is that sometimes stuff sells better when it is a bit more expensive. Often you sell cheap or you sell expensive and there is nothing in-between. The EDC crowd is more than willing to pay a bit extra, after all our gear is also our jewelry.
People who wear a Breitling watch instead of a cheap Casio
Fällkniven istead of Mora
Charge instead of the Wave
There might be little to no difference to other offerings except for luxury/style/design. And there are plenty of people willing to pay for that.
Including me... my pre-ordered wrench just shipped :D

:worthless:
As requested

I was thinking about the wrench when it arrived, but it's good to be kept in the loop...

 :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: zoidberg on December 21, 2018, 08:23:33 PM
I like this style of adjustable wrench.

But... I think I want it in steel. Most of the nuts I'd apply it to are steel, and while Ti is the sexy metal and utterly blingtastic, it's not harder than steel. And for the not-steel nuts, it's too low mass to make an effective bludgon. :P

I also disagree with the need and "depth" of the clip, and that this is a "full sized" grip.

Now... If they made it in steel. And maybe added a 1/4" socket stud on the base so I could use it with sockets and use extensions to make a full sized grip...

 :iagree:

Titanium isn't the right material for a high torque list, IMO. Should be steel. But then, why not just carry a small (4") adjustable wrench  :dunno:

  Been trying to find an alloy version so it is not as heavy to carry yet still strong. Everything now seems to be cast metal and is far too heavy to carry. Remember, not everyone weighs the same, and some us prefer lighter loads.

  As for the design, meh. Still rather have something that I submitted to Leatherman ages ago...
Brooks has one that is small and neat

Now that I'm back riding a bike I don't think I can resist tools like that even if I wont use them much.

After the coffee I'm drinking now I'll be putting a new chain on the kids bike with a gerber cool tool.   :angel:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: ToolJoe on December 22, 2018, 04:59:25 AM
I have seen a design like this being sold at Home Depot a few months ago..  :think:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Etherealicer on January 11, 2019, 10:13:36 PM
Finally arrived today... shiny :D :mail:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: SteveC on January 11, 2019, 10:28:10 PM
That looks sweet !  congrats  :cheers:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Poncho65 on January 12, 2019, 04:07:24 PM
That looks so :o and 8) congrats on that one Eth :like: let us know how well it works  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: VICMAN on January 14, 2019, 12:49:33 PM
Finally arrived today... shiny :D :mail:

That is cool Etherealicer ! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: ddogu on January 14, 2019, 01:04:07 PM
Sexy tool! I'm drooling here  :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: pfrsantos on January 16, 2019, 06:57:01 PM
Finally arrived today... shiny :D :mail:

Looks great! It has a sort of olive drabish look to it...

 :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Etherealicer on January 16, 2019, 08:16:02 PM
Ti Wrench VERSUS Lux Tools 100mm wrench.

Just a comparison of the Ti Wrench with a garden variety adjustable wrench.

     TiWrench     Lux Tools
Weight     50g (without Clip/Lanyard)     40g
Max. Opening     19mm     15mm
Price     Bloody expensive     Cheap
Style     Oh yeah     Not really

So, there is a slight advantage with how wide open the jaws for the Ti wrench. A droptest also showed that the Ti wrench holds a bit better to a nut than the regular adjustable wrench (the regular wrench looses the nut at about 10cm, where as the Ti wrench does 20cm) and does need slightly less room to operate.
Is it worth the price though? Probably not, unless you are really about style and like EDC jewlery.
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: MMR on January 17, 2019, 11:53:54 PM
Am I reading this right, they want 120 dollars for this thing? ...or am I stoned or drunk ...or maybe both?


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Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Etherealicer on January 18, 2019, 11:30:08 AM
Am I reading this right, they want 120 dollars for this thing? ...or am I stoned or drunk ...or maybe both?


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What do you expect... if you look at pry-bars, they easily want $50 for a small slab of Ti, this is actually quite nicely machined, so in comparison to Ti-Prybars this is a steal...
That said, it is eye-candy and EDC-Jewelry
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: MMR on January 18, 2019, 11:56:03 AM
Am I reading this right, they want 120 dollars for this thing? ...or am I stoned or drunk ...or maybe both?


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What do you expect... if you look at pry-bars, they easily want $50 for a small slab of Ti, this is actually quite nicely machined, so in comparison to Ti-Prybars this is a steal...
That said, it is eye-candy and EDC-Jewelry

Do you think they are aware that their 50-60 dollar wrench is priced at 120 dollars? ...or should we tell them?  :dunno:


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Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: MMR on January 18, 2019, 12:03:02 PM
I have crafted a very well and professionally written draft for their customer services department, do you think this draft would be of satisfactory to them and convince them to reconsider their price valuation of their current product portfolio?
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: pfrsantos on January 18, 2019, 01:13:03 PM
I have crafted a very well and professionally written draft for their customer services department, do you think this draft would be of satisfactory to them and convince them to reconsider their price valuation of their current product portfolio?

They'd be fools not to.

 :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Etherealicer on January 18, 2019, 03:44:01 PM
Am I reading this right, they want 120 dollars for this thing? ...or am I stoned or drunk ...or maybe both?


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What do you expect... if you look at pry-bars, they easily want $50 for a small slab of Ti, this is actually quite nicely machined, so in comparison to Ti-Prybars this is a steal...
That said, it is eye-candy and EDC-Jewelry

Do you think they are aware that their 50-60 dollar wrench is priced at 120 dollars? ...or should we tell them?  :dunno:

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Just to be clear, I did not say it  is a 50$ wrench, I said other, even simpler products made of Ti are at that price, so the $120 price is the logical consequence(I pre-ordered fortunately back then it was $99).
Anyway, don't like the price, don't buy it. I mean this holds true for almost everything, no? Why would anyone ever buy an iPhone? A OnePlus phone does the same at a fraction of the price.

I quote myself from a bit up
Funny part is that sometimes stuff sells better when it is a bit more expensive. Often you sell cheap or you sell expensive and there is nothing in-between. The EDC crowd is more than willing to pay a bit extra, after all our gear is also our jewelry.
People who wear a Breitling watch instead of a cheap Casio
Fällkniven istead of Mora
Charge instead of the Wave
There might be little to no difference to other offerings except for luxury/style/design. And there are plenty of people willing to pay for that.
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: MMR on January 18, 2019, 05:09:28 PM
Am I reading this right, they want 120 dollars for this thing? ...or am I stoned or drunk ...or maybe both?


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What do you expect... if you look at pry-bars, they easily want $50 for a small slab of Ti, this is actually quite nicely machined, so in comparison to Ti-Prybars this is a steal...
That said, it is eye-candy and EDC-Jewelry

Do you think they are aware that their 50-60 dollar wrench is priced at 120 dollars? ...or should we tell them?  :dunno:

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Just to be clear, I did not say it  is a 50$ wrench, I said other, even simpler products made of Ti are at that price, so the $120 price is the logical consequence(I pre-ordered fortunately back then it was $99).
Anyway, don't like the price, don't buy it. I mean this holds true for almost everything, no? Why would anyone ever buy an iPhone? A OnePlus phone does the same at a fraction of the price.

I quote myself from a bit up
Funny part is that sometimes stuff sells better when it is a bit more expensive. Often you sell cheap or you sell expensive and there is nothing in-between. The EDC crowd is more than willing to pay a bit extra, after all our gear is also our jewelry.
People who wear a Breitling watch instead of a cheap Casio
Fällkniven istead of Mora
Charge instead of the Wave
There might be little to no difference to other offerings except for luxury/style/design. And there are plenty of people willing to pay for that.

Does that mean I should send them my well written and professionally formulated draft for them to reconsider their price evaluation of their current product portfolio?


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Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Etherealicer on January 18, 2019, 08:15:16 PM
Am I reading this right, they want 120 dollars for this thing? ...or am I stoned or drunk ...or maybe both?


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What do you expect... if you look at pry-bars, they easily want $50 for a small slab of Ti, this is actually quite nicely machined, so in comparison to Ti-Prybars this is a steal...
That said, it is eye-candy and EDC-Jewelry

Do you think they are aware that their 50-60 dollar wrench is priced at 120 dollars? ...or should we tell them?  :dunno:

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Just to be clear, I did not say it  is a 50$ wrench, I said other, even simpler products made of Ti are at that price, so the $120 price is the logical consequence(I pre-ordered fortunately back then it was $99).
Anyway, don't like the price, don't buy it. I mean this holds true for almost everything, no? Why would anyone ever buy an iPhone? A OnePlus phone does the same at a fraction of the price.

I quote myself from a bit up
Funny part is that sometimes stuff sells better when it is a bit more expensive. Often you sell cheap or you sell expensive and there is nothing in-between. The EDC crowd is more than willing to pay a bit extra, after all our gear is also our jewelry.
People who wear a Breitling watch instead of a cheap Casio
Fällkniven istead of Mora
Charge instead of the Wave
There might be little to no difference to other offerings except for luxury/style/design. And there are plenty of people willing to pay for that.

Does that mean I should send them my well written and professionally formulated draft for them to reconsider their price evaluation of their current product portfolio?


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Not only is it not more work, but it seems also more promising to write every consumer, not to waste money on overpriced stuff... you can start with me :rofl:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: MMR on January 18, 2019, 09:01:25 PM
Am I reading this right, they want 120 dollars for this thing? ...or am I stoned or drunk ...or maybe both?


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What do you expect... if you look at pry-bars, they easily want $50 for a small slab of Ti, this is actually quite nicely machined, so in comparison to Ti-Prybars this is a steal...
That said, it is eye-candy and EDC-Jewelry

Do you think they are aware that their 50-60 dollar wrench is priced at 120 dollars? ...or should we tell them?  :dunno:

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Just to be clear, I did not say it  is a 50$ wrench, I said other, even simpler products made of Ti are at that price, so the $120 price is the logical consequence(I pre-ordered fortunately back then it was $99).
Anyway, don't like the price, don't buy it. I mean this holds true for almost everything, no? Why would anyone ever buy an iPhone? A OnePlus phone does the same at a fraction of the price.

I quote myself from a bit up
Funny part is that sometimes stuff sells better when it is a bit more expensive. Often you sell cheap or you sell expensive and there is nothing in-between. The EDC crowd is more than willing to pay a bit extra, after all our gear is also our jewelry.
People who wear a Breitling watch instead of a cheap Casio
Fällkniven istead of Mora
Charge instead of the Wave
There might be little to no difference to other offerings except for luxury/style/design. And there are plenty of people willing to pay for that.

Does that mean I should send them my well written and professionally formulated draft for them to reconsider their price evaluation of their current product portfolio?


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Not only is it not more work, but it seems also more promising to write every consumer, not to waste money on overpriced stuff... you can start with me :rofl:

Message received and understood!

I will send them my well written and professionally formulated draft for them to reconsider their price evaluation of their current product portfolio!




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Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Etherealicer on January 18, 2019, 09:17:38 PM
Message received and understood!

I will send them my well written and professionally formulated draft for them to reconsider their price evaluation of their current product portfolio!




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Just curious... what would you tell someone who spends money on this ;)
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: MMR on January 18, 2019, 09:24:37 PM
Message received and understood!

I will send them my well written and professionally formulated draft for them to reconsider their price evaluation of their current product portfolio!




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Just curious... what would you tell someone who spends money on this ;)

Oh you mean that guy from Denmark called MMR? ....yeah I don’t like that guy


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Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Etherealicer on January 18, 2019, 09:31:53 PM
Message received and understood!

I will send them my well written and professionally formulated draft for them to reconsider their price evaluation of their current product portfolio!




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Just curious... what would you tell someone who spends money on this ;)

Oh you mean that guy from Denmark called MMR? ....yeah I don’t like that guy


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Question... do Mall Ninjas in Denmark have horns and wear white?
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Outback in Idaho on October 02, 2019, 01:06:40 AM
  Still like the idea, though prefer my concept since only half the tool is in the way. However, I prefer an annoy that makes the tool strong, yet light. Titanium gives too much.

  Probably the reason for not carrying a 4 inch crescent wrench is that it is not comfortable to carry and is heavy. There were times I wished there was a wrench on me that got down to 3/8, and even 1/4. Be out riding and someone having battery issues. Well, most any multitool can get the soft nut off, but ya don't want to tear the bugger up either. So would be good to have something light & strong enough for carry, like a Piranha one-piece tool.

  Carry my PocketToolX Piranha every day, but the 3/8 is in too deep for battery terminals. Wonder if there is a more universal SAE/Metric one-piece wrench then that one can carry with a Piranha? If the notch for the wrench were able to accommodate both sizes with a gentle slope or something, would that work??

  Still if the Leatherman Crunch was more firm and did not pop off its gripper, it could work as a crescent-like wrench, but the jaws need to be a tad longer or something. As it is, with a nut, if on too tight the Crunch will round off the corners as it slips off way too easily.
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Outback in Idaho on October 02, 2019, 01:09:16 AM
  As for that $120 wrench, too many people are on the titanium kick. If was an alloy aluminum, and around $60, would of had one by now. In the 80's there were alloy wrenches to be found. Pricey, but I kick myself for not getting one as they are like non-existent now.
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Outback in Idaho on October 02, 2019, 04:31:20 AM
  If only New Tech met with Old Tech and created something around 4 inches or into a real multitool (not crapola). Tempted to order one just to have one.  :D
  Put some fine gripper teeth in there, trim up the action, make it similar to a Leatherman Crunch...  :think:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Outback in Idaho on October 02, 2019, 04:39:28 AM
 :pok:  Somewhere, this was in these MTO forums, someone posted a photo with an adjustable spanner that I think was in a knife case, and quite a vintage tool. Wished I could find one of those myself.
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: ToolJoe on October 02, 2019, 05:32:11 AM
Three words...Knipex Plier Wrench  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: fullbreakfast on October 03, 2019, 09:09:59 AM
Three words...Knipex Plier Wrench  :whistle:
Great tool! I have the 150mm / 6” version and it’s awesome, though a bit too large and heavy for the pants pocket I think. They have a 125mm version though that can still get on a 23mm nut. Vastly more capable than the Ti wrench IMO and under half the price.
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Etherealicer on October 03, 2019, 10:59:19 AM
Just so you guys can start saving...
The Everyday Screwdriver (https://bigidesign.com/collections/popular-products/products/ti-eds) is up for pre-order :D and no, of course I have not ordered it... well maybe I have...
Cute little thing and $10 cheaper

Like this a lot... and unlike other EDC screwdrivers, this is not a fidget spinner.
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Poncho65 on October 03, 2019, 12:54:24 PM
I love a folding screwdriver :like: That is why I made my Charge knife :dd: Is that a bit holder or just a Phillips driver :think:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Poncho65 on October 03, 2019, 12:55:37 PM
Nevermind..... I clicked on the link and it is a bit holder :D :like:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: fullbreakfast on October 03, 2019, 02:35:02 PM
I carry this in my small portable toolkit:

(http://i.imgur.com/fEjmiyRh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/fEjmiyR)

Irega 4" adjustable spanner, good for nuts up to 15mm. It weights about 50g / a bit less than 2 ounces, is made from chrome vanadium steel and does its job well.  I paid about US$20 for it.
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: fullbreakfast on October 03, 2019, 02:56:14 PM
Just so you guys can start saving...
The Everyday Screwdriver (https://bigidesign.com/collections/popular-products/products/ti-eds) is up for pre-order :D and no, of course I have not ordered it... well maybe I have...
Cute little thing and $10 cheaper

Like this a lot... and unlike other EDC screwdrivers, this is not a fidget spinner.
Like the Ti pocket wrench I think this is pretty cool, but expensive for what it is.

The main drawback I see is that it only carries 3 bits, which to my mind isn't enough to cover the common fixing jobs that arise. Obviously you can carry extra bits but then that detracts from the whole pocketable, handy nature of the thing. 

A Cybertool S is a bit bigger and no doubt quite a lot heavier but I think still pocketable (21.5mm thick, 96g) and that gives you eight drivers - and blades, awl etc as well. Also cheaper. On the other hand, the Cybertool bits are proprietary so the Everyday Screwdriver ultimately gives you a lot more flexibility if you don't mind carrying extra bits separately.
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Etherealicer on October 03, 2019, 04:28:36 PM
Like the Ti pocket wrench I think this is pretty cool, but expensive for what it is.

The main drawback I see is that it only carries 3 bits, which to my mind isn't enough to cover the common fixing jobs that arise. Obviously you can carry extra bits but then that detracts from the whole pocketable, handy nature of the thing. 

A Cybertool S is a bit bigger and no doubt quite a lot heavier but I think still pocketable (21.5mm thick, 96g) and that gives you eight drivers - and blades, awl etc as well. Also cheaper. On the other hand, the Cybertool bits are proprietary so the Everyday Screwdriver ultimately gives you a lot more flexibility if you don't mind carrying extra bits separately.
Yes..big fan of the CT, this would be great in combination with the CT for the larger screws PH2/TX25/TX40 often found in servers (not heavy duty but the other end to the spectrum, while the CT has the PCs covered).
If you want more bits, the Bit-Bar (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79433.msg1849647.html#msg1849647) is pretty cool too.

All of these are very expensive and there are probably better products available (many bike tools that will do the job, although they often are fairly expensive too)
Ti Pocket Wrench - Any small spanner, if you want to go really small, flat and light then the Brooks 1909
Ti Everyday Screwdriver - CT or my favorite Red Cycling Products - Micro Pocket Tool (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,63378.msg1190849.html#msg1190849)
Ti Bit Bar - Vic L-wrench with bits, Topeak Ratchet Rocket

P.S.: I'm at a point where I have to admit, that I'm a collector of these small tools (including bike tools), more so than Multi-Tools I think.
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Rapidray on October 03, 2019, 05:40:01 PM
I carry this in my small portable toolkit:

(http://i.imgur.com/fEjmiyRh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/fEjmiyR)

Irega 4" adjustable spanner, good for nuts up to 15mm. It weights about 50g / a bit less than 2 ounces, is made from chrome vanadium steel and does its job well.  I paid about US$20 for it.
Thats not bad at all.  :like:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Outback in Idaho on October 04, 2019, 02:48:22 PM
  Was hoping the the Wenger S557 would of had at least a 3/8 inch wrench on the very end, sadly it ended up being 8mm (5/16"). Thus ended that short crusade.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: New Ti Pocket Wrench
Post by: Scorpion Regent on June 09, 2020, 04:57:15 PM
It's a great idea, but it lacks one essential element, the length to allow for proper leverage to loosen truly tight bolts.  Like the mini pry-bar before it, the pocket wrench is on more tool I won't buy.