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Tool Talk => Leatherman Tools => Topic started by: Pacu on April 05, 2009, 06:41:55 AM

Title: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on April 05, 2009, 06:41:55 AM
Ok who has one? I picked one up this weekend and it's a keeper. The thing has a solid feel like it exudes quality and usefulness. I will switch out my edc from my Wave to the Crunch for a while and report back here on its pros and cons. My initial thoughts are  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Gadget Guy on April 05, 2009, 06:44:18 AM
I have one and I really love it! The only problem is I aways grab a Vicegrip before I grab the Crunch. I guess I just dont want to mess it up.  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: prime77 on April 05, 2009, 06:52:52 AM
I have one as well. One of LM's most amazing designed tools. Even after all these years.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Anthony on April 05, 2009, 07:00:24 AM
I own one and EDCed it alongside my Vic Spirit for a long while.  Amazing tool that Crunch is...the 1/4 bit holder comes in handy at times, and that odd wire stripper works to!

I say this in every Crunch related thread, and I'll say it again...Leatherman should do an update on that design!  Bigger!  Black Oxide! Needle nose variant!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on April 05, 2009, 07:05:05 AM
Yea!  Surge sized with 2 blades and a diamond file.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 05, 2009, 07:25:05 AM
I got 1 and it's great a nice piece of engineering :tu:

and here is another thread I did with it might make a good read :cheers:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,7957.0.html
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ratslash7 on April 06, 2009, 05:19:28 PM
Yea!  Surge sized with 2 blades and a diamond file.

Yeah! and make at least one of the blades OHO. Oooh, maybe add scissors.

I love mu Crunch. It's in rotation this week. For me it requires me to also carry a quick access folder and my Twocan. It's definitely one of my all-time fave's though.

Dave
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mr. Whippy on April 06, 2009, 05:36:23 PM
I love the compact size of the crunch for pocket carry.  At first I was put off by the "swing" that has to be latched into the head, I was worried it would be prone to damage.  Doesn't seem to be an issue.

For a light duty ViseGrip, it is awesome!  I wouldn't use it for heavy duty service (Defined as clamped down as tight as possible, sometimes using a strap to locking it closed and throwing a pipe over it for added torque--a common use of my ViseGrips). Two reasons for this:

1.  I doubt the plate steel could handle a pipe put over it without significant distortion and

2.  There isn't a release lever for the jaws--just pull the handles open

With that caveat, I will say the Crunch is an extremely clever, robust and useful design.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David Bowen on April 06, 2009, 06:04:57 PM
I have one as well, only had it now a couple of months.  I think it's a great tool that has some fantastic engineering. I am glad that it's still one of the older tools that leatherman still manufactures (I remember seeing the crunch something like 10-15 years ago). Now that I have one, I just have to give it some work. So far all I have done with it is play with it. (trying to get down the one handed tricks)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 06, 2009, 07:12:08 PM
Yep Cruch flipping is addictive and fun :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AndyTiedye on April 06, 2009, 09:07:12 PM
The Crunch is one of my favorite Leatherman tools.
vice-grip-type pliers are extremely useful.
It is also nice to have a standard bit driver that will take any 1/4" bit I can find in the hardware store
(http://web.mac.com/andytiedye/Site/lm-crunch-with-socket.jpg)

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: joebw on April 07, 2009, 12:20:20 AM
Hi,

Many of you won't be surprised that I too have a Crunch.  While I don't carry it much, I think that the design is innovative and hope that someday Leatherman will look at the variety of ViseGrip designs and do some additional "morphs" of the initial product like them.

Best - Joe
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Roadie on April 07, 2009, 01:30:31 AM
Can i join!! :D Carry my Crunch pretty much everyday as my bike tool :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on April 07, 2009, 01:33:58 AM
sweet! we are an army of Crunch carriers.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mr. Whippy on April 07, 2009, 02:04:32 AM
I get to be Capt. Crunch!

 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on April 07, 2009, 02:22:32 AM
The Crunch was my first Leatherman, bought for me by my considerably better half, as a birthday / coming home present after an operation that I might not have come home from.

It is a fantastic tool obviously, but in my case it also marks perhaps the most significant period in my life, and I will treasure it always. I do use it, but not on anything that might damage it. I have no desire to "test" it at all.

Maybe I'll pick one up as a beater one day and see what it can do - I suspect quite a bit.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MultiMat on April 07, 2009, 02:26:27 AM
It is one of my favorite LM's . I think it is there cleverest design.
Def , next time you are talking to the LM movers & shakers could you please ask them if they have any plans to update the Crunch.I suspect it probably does not sell enough to warrant the R&D $  :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on April 07, 2009, 03:10:09 AM
You are absolutely right on that one Mat.  I love the Crunch and use it pretty often myself, but it's not likely that we'll see any variants of it soon.  The unfortunate part is, that design is just not popular enough, which is why all of the other locking plier based multi designs went the way of the dodo.  My guess is, Leatherman is using it as a means to hold on to that segment of the market and keep anyone else from moving in on it.

Def
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SoDak on April 07, 2009, 04:37:46 PM
Isn't the crunch the only vise grip multi left? The schrade tough grip and kershaw's offering are gone now and I can't think of any other tools like it out there.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on April 10, 2009, 11:27:14 PM
So it's been a full week of me carrying my Crunch and here is my report. When paired up with a quick opening knife the Crunch is the best performing multitool i have ever used. I have the habit of putting it in my back pocket between uses so i don't have to assemble it for every use. I even put the bit driver to use troubleshooting an electrical amp. My one wish is they put a regular drop point blade instead of the serrated blade.

My second favorite is the Wave with the outside opening blades..which are missed when carrying the Crunch. That's why i carry my cold steel recon 1 clipped to my dickies.


On a side note it was funny when a coworker couldn't make heads or tails of my Crunch when i handed it to her. The other guys thought it was amazing and asked where they could get one.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 12, 2009, 04:34:04 AM
Great report pacu :salute: I can't what to hear how it goes in a longer term of carry ;) :cheers: Stiil really haven't found myself carrying it much though :-\
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: will13xo on October 03, 2009, 07:43:10 AM
i have carried a crunch almost exclusivly for the past year. it excels at every task i need it for.standout features for me are the wire stippers and of couse the bit driver. enornomously versitle tool. the locking pliers are fantastic. one day i'll  get around to j.b.weld-ing a pocket clip on there...i just know it
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Benner on October 03, 2009, 01:24:00 PM
i have carried a crunch almost exclusivly for the past year. it excels at every task i need it for.standout features for me are the wire stippers and of couse the bit driver. enornomously versitle tool. the locking pliers are fantastic. one day i'll  get around to j.b.weld-ing a pocket clip on there...i just know it

You could always try one of these http://felinevet.sosakonline.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=1177&category_id=cdcc3145eb52ad203acfcf1a1dd22070&option=com_phpshop&Itemid=1
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: STik on October 03, 2009, 02:47:33 PM
I'm a huge Crunch fan, and have carried it along side other MTs for about 1.5-2 years now.  It's always been a great help, and I sometimes call it my third hand.  (no beer belly, so can't claim that one...)  :D  Love the design, but was surprised by how much smaller it seemed to be than my initial impression from online pics...
STik
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: rp252 on October 03, 2009, 02:56:40 PM
Yeah, I like my Crunch.  Capable little beast.  My favourite thing (apart from the vice grips) is the hex bit driver - clever little feature that :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 04, 2009, 04:05:04 AM
i have carried a crunch almost exclusivly for the past year. it excels at every task i need it for.standout features for me are the wire stippers and of couse the bit driver. enornomously versitle tool. the locking pliers are fantastic. one day i'll  get around to j.b.weld-ing a pocket clip on there...i just know it

Hey!  Welcome to MTO!

The clip option from felinevet is AWESOME!  I put one on my Juice CS4 and it just plain works.  Best part?  If you don't like it, it's easy to remove too.

Post more! And of course: Pictures are mandatory.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 04, 2009, 04:24:14 AM
Welcome to the forum will13xo :cheers: Crunch is a great little tool for sure :cheers: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: John Frederick on October 04, 2009, 06:23:47 AM
I keep one in a leather pouch in my front pocket. It's my back-up/compliment for my ST300  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dizos on October 04, 2009, 07:13:24 AM
I have my Crunch paired up with a Surge in a small tool kit.

(http://dizos.com/miscellaneous/EDC/toolkit_3.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on October 04, 2009, 07:42:43 AM
I got mine from J-sews, who was kind enough to pick one up for me in the US.. That way I got it at 1/3 of what retail price
is here in DK...  :D It's a real piece of engineering... :tu:

                                    (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_62BM8mgZsqk/Sp6mhRnrQdI/AAAAAAAACI4/2AsEGfmKWQU/s400/DSC03318.JPG)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Bowman1911 on October 04, 2009, 05:01:56 PM
Crunch owner here as well! No longer carry it everyday due to funny looks I kept getting when I'd flip it when I was bored.  :multi: It's since moved over to the BOB due to it's hex driver, & ability to be used as a makeshift sawzall/hacksaw/any other saw blade handle.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Greg on October 09, 2009, 09:22:01 AM
Have Crunch and really love it!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: thermox on October 09, 2009, 10:49:23 AM
There's a dome shaped cover over the plier head pivot. Does anyone know why it's there, if it's removeable and what kind of fixing is underneath it?

(Hoping not to derail this thread, and I'm sure the mods will sort me if I do!)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: scrappy on October 09, 2009, 07:46:13 PM
Crunch owner here as well! No longer carry it everyday due to funny looks I kept getting when I'd flip it when I was bored.  :multi: It's since moved over to the BOB due to it's hex driver, & ability to be used as a makeshift sawzall/hacksaw/any other saw blade handle.
how do you put a saw on it? just grip it with the pliers?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: thermox on October 09, 2009, 11:10:25 PM
Thread follows, but if I've messed up the cut and paste, a search of the Mod Squad section using Sawzall brings it up

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,12295.0.html
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on October 10, 2009, 12:01:28 AM
Thread follows, but if I've messed up the cut and paste, a search of the Mod Squad section using Sawzall brings it up

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,12295.0.html

Still an excellent idea...  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Bowman1911 on October 10, 2009, 10:54:49 PM
Crunch owner here as well! No longer carry it everyday due to funny looks I kept getting when I'd flip it when I was bored.  :multi: It's since moved over to the BOB due to it's hex driver, & ability to be used as a makeshift sawzall/hacksaw/any other saw blade handle.
how do you put a saw on it? just grip it with the pliers?

Yep, but I grip it vetically, using the pin cutout in the upper jaw.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: 1jump2many on October 24, 2009, 10:09:23 PM
I am now a full fledged Crunch owner as of this morning's mail delivery,  :mail:  Keeeeeeeeey Ruuuuuuch. 

(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/9684/crunchclosed.jpg)

(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/5953/crunchopen.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on October 24, 2009, 10:13:04 PM
I am now a full fledged Crunch owner as of this morning's mail delivery,  :mail:  Keeeeeeeeey Ruuuuuuch. 
Congrats...  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: turbov21 on October 25, 2009, 11:48:11 PM
I am now a full fledged Crunch owner as of this morning's mail delivery,  :mail:  Keeeeeeeeey Ruuuuuuch. 

May you and your Crunch have any things to lock onto. :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cliosguy on October 30, 2009, 09:52:23 PM
congrats :cheers: gotta love the crunch :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Philabuster on December 07, 2009, 06:33:33 AM
I too own a Crunch.  I have had it since 2000.  It comes in really handy at a junk yard to compliment my ST200.  For example, 3/8" bolts with locknuts (9/16" head size) are impossible to remove without a backup wrench.  The ST200 generally will not allow enough force break loose the nut by itself.  The Crunch will grip the nut, turn it, and the ST200 serves as the backup wrench.  Worked great on 6 rusty bolts. 

This came in handy at the junkyard where they do NOT allow you to bring your own tools and pull your own parts.  Stealthy tools.  The kid working there did not mind a little help.  :multi:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cerbera147 on December 07, 2009, 10:26:06 AM
I want to be a Crunch Owner but sadly am not  :(

Prices in the UK are excluding me from this club! I got bargains on my Wave and Squirt S4 but the Crunch is a push too far.

Perhaps I'll start a Crunch Owners Wannabe Thread  :gimme:

Best of crunchness to all Crunch owners  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on December 07, 2009, 11:27:49 AM
Interestingly, Whitby seem to have dropped the Crunch fro their catalog too, so UK retailers won't be able to get any more.

Your best bet is to get one from the US. Even with shipping and duties, you'll be quids in. eLeatherman.com always has competitive deals and is a supporter of this forum too.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cerbera147 on December 07, 2009, 12:28:43 PM
Interestingly, Whitby seem to have dropped the Crunch fro their catalog too, so UK retailers won't be able to get any more.

Your best bet is to get one from the US. Even with shipping and duties, you'll be quids in. eLeatherman.com always has competitive deals and is a supporter of this forum too.

Thanks Dave  :cheers:
My local DIY diy shop has one, I never asked about price but his other Leathermans are standard RRP

The site you recommended has the Crunch at $69-95, approx £43 in real money  :D Shipping is $26 = £16. Is this a good deal? What are the duties?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on December 07, 2009, 02:09:52 PM
Interestingly, Whitby seem to have dropped the Crunch fro their catalog too, so UK retailers won't be able to get any more.

Your best bet is to get one from the US. Even with shipping and duties, you'll be quids in. eLeatherman.com always has competitive deals and is a supporter of this forum too.

Thanks Dave  :cheers:
My local DIY diy shop has one, I never asked about price but his other Leathermans are standard RRP

The site you recommended has the Crunch at $69-95, approx £43 in real money  :D Shipping is $26 = £16. Is this a good deal? What are the duties?

If customs pick it up (and you should assume they will to be safe) you'll be looking at 17.5% duties (I make that £10.33) and a statutory £8 fee to the courier / post office. So £43 + ££16 + £10 + £8 = £77 all in. Of course, if one of our kind US members would act as a middle man for you and provide "customs friendly" paperwork - that could reduce considerably. Just saying.

The going rate online over here seems to be about £90 inc delivery at the moment. (e.g. http://www.shop4leatherman.co.uk/leatherman_crunch.html).
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cerbera147 on December 07, 2009, 03:03:58 PM
If customs pick it up (and you should assume they will to be safe) you'll be looking at 17.5% duties (I make that £10.33) and a statutory £8 fee to the courier / post office. So £43 + ££16 + £10 + £8 = £77 all in. Of course, if one of our kind US members would act as a middle man for you and provide "customs friendly" paperwork - that could reduce considerably. Just saying.

The going rate online over here seems to be about £90 inc delivery at the moment. (e.g. http://www.shop4leatherman.co.uk/leatherman_crunch.html).

Thanks for your help with this Dave. I think I may investigate with my local DIY shop first. It's a shame UK ebay doesn't allow them.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ryan1835 on December 09, 2009, 08:39:18 PM
http://www.minitools.co.uk/products/leatherman/crunch.htm

try £80 delivered

the website looks dodgey i admit but i bought my charge from there no problem they just dont send you an email to say its been dispatched which worried me but i called them :)

they do send you one to say they got your order though
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on December 10, 2009, 09:01:16 AM
That's a good price!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on December 14, 2009, 05:06:55 PM
Finally got a Crunch today. I`ve been wanting to get one for a while but been distracted by PSTs.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on December 14, 2009, 06:21:41 PM
Finally got a Crunch today. I`ve been wanting to get one for a while but been distracted by PSTs.
A very nice distraction though..  ;) :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MultiMat on December 15, 2009, 01:46:47 AM
Finally got a Crunch today. I`ve been wanting to get one for a while but been distracted by PSTs.

Welcome to the club Dave , the Crunch is one of the cleverest MT designs IMHO  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on December 15, 2009, 01:54:21 AM
Glad you finally got one David :tu:

What do you think to it so far?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Neil on December 15, 2009, 02:07:44 AM
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/helping-hands.jpg)

Sorry for the poor quality, it was a spur of the moment shot on my phone. 

  Just had to fix a router, the crunch made an excellent helping hands to hold bits than needed tinning.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on December 15, 2009, 08:41:52 AM
Finally got a Crunch today. I`ve been wanting to get one for a while but been distracted by PSTs.

Welcome to the club Dave , the Crunch is one of the cleverest MT designs IMHO  :D

Clever indeed! It is a most impressive design. 

Glad you finally got one David :tu:

What do you think to it so far?

I took it to work today but didnt get to use it on anything. But I think it will be a very useful tool.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Nikos on December 15, 2009, 09:19:50 PM
  Just had to fix a router, the crunch made an excellent helping hands to hold bits than needed tinning.

I hadn't realized you were in IT too Neil. :o I saw how everyone called you a geek (among other things... ::)) but just couldn't do the mental step to seeing you behind a dimly lit computer screen... :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Neil on December 16, 2009, 01:19:52 AM
  Just had to fix a router, the crunch made an excellent helping hands to hold bits than needed tinning.

I hadn't realized you were in IT too Neil. :o I saw how everyone called you a geek (among other things... ::)) but just couldn't do the mental step to seeing you behind a dimly lit computer screen... :D

I'm not any more.  These days I'm a full time dad :)

Old habits die hard though and most of my kit is cheap / free just because no one seems to know how to wield a soldering iron these days ;)

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cliosguy on January 04, 2010, 10:06:40 PM
crunch function #764:

coat hanger
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: donvito on January 05, 2010, 04:05:23 AM
The coat hanger costs more that the coat  :D :cheers: nice pic  :tu:

p.s. I need to get one of those...
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on January 05, 2010, 03:42:06 PM
Thanks, CG. Now I need 5 or 6 more Crunch'es..   :twak: :twak:

Good pic..  :D :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MultiMat on January 06, 2010, 11:44:01 AM
The coat hanger costs more that the coat  :D :cheers: nice pic  :tu:

p.s. I need to get one of those...


Not if the coat has a SwissGrip in its pocket  :P :D :D :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Styerman on January 06, 2010, 03:47:09 PM
I deffinatley want to replace my Chrunch .

Chris
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cliosguy on January 06, 2010, 03:56:53 PM
The coat hanger costs more that the coat  :D :cheers: nice pic  :tu:

p.s. I need to get one of those...


Not if the coat has a SwissGrip in its pocket  :P :D :D :D

and it did......nah JK :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cliosguy on January 06, 2010, 07:48:48 PM
crunch function #376:

universal screw driver

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/S0TWkwQsBTI/AAAAAAAAIaU/tQw7cyxbJ-k/s640/06012010496.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on January 08, 2010, 06:07:46 PM
some Crunchy goodness

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture007-8.jpg)

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture008-5.jpg)

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture009-5.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cliosguy on January 08, 2010, 06:09:38 PM
nice 8)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on January 08, 2010, 06:29:46 PM
Nice shots of the Crunch there Pacu.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on January 08, 2010, 06:33:43 PM
Nice shots of the Crunch there Pacu.
+1  :tu:
* Would look awesome in one of his fishtanks..*  :think:

 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on January 08, 2010, 06:39:47 PM
actually that's where that rock came from. I have about 180 pounds of various types of rocks i keep for cave brooding cichlids and nocturnal Siluris.  Beats having a green place mat to take pics from. ::) :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on January 08, 2010, 07:24:16 PM
actually that's where that rock came from. I have about 180 pounds of various types of rocks i keep for cave brooding cichlids and nocturnal Siluris.  Beats having a green place mat to take pics from. ::) :D
Sure does..  :tu: :D
Those Rocks Rock... erhh, or something.. ::)

Anyhow, what about those Fish vs. Crunch pics...? :pok:  ;)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on January 08, 2010, 09:38:06 PM
actually that's where that rock came from. I have about 180 pounds of various types of rocks i keep for cave brooding cichlids and nocturnal Siluris.  Beats having a green place mat to take pics from. ::) :D
Sure does..  :tu: :D
Those Rocks Rock... erhh, or something.. ::)

Anyhow, what about those Fish vs. Crunch pics...? :pok:  ;)

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture002-13.jpg)
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture004-10.jpg)
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture008-6.jpg)
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture005-9.jpg)
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture007-9.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cerbera147 on January 08, 2010, 09:40:57 PM
 :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on January 08, 2010, 09:49:39 PM
last one i promise ::)

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture-4.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on January 08, 2010, 09:54:50 PM
THANKS Pacu..   :D :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 08, 2010, 09:55:36 PM
 :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on January 08, 2010, 10:15:50 PM
It's 26 degrees outside, I'm bored,  I've got a digital camera with alkaline batteries, half a 6 pack of Big Red , it's dark, and i'm wearing sunglasses. Hit it....


(http://www.bluesbrothersgallery.com/images/bluesbros.jpg)

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cliosguy on January 08, 2010, 10:25:52 PM

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture008-6.jpg)


my favorite :tu: perfect WTF face :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Nikos on January 09, 2010, 04:31:17 AM
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture008-5.jpg)

Eeek! What's that brown substance on the jaws? :ahhh :P :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on January 09, 2010, 05:43:59 PM
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture008-5.jpg)

Eeek! What's that brown substance on the jaws? :ahhh :P :D

It's either rust specks or chemical stain. I bought it for 10 dollars from a mennonite farmer at a north texas flea market. He said he used it to take the coffee pot off the stove and to check the cobbler in the dutch oven.

on a side note mennonites make the best banana nut bread and chicory coffee.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on January 09, 2010, 05:54:27 PM
It certainly looks like rust!

I remember a picture (maybe Donald's?) and that Crunch had rusted in the same place - where the casting is highly textured as opposed to polished. It reminds me a lot of old mole-grips and how susceptible they were to rusting too.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on January 09, 2010, 06:22:04 PM
Rust be gone!

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture001-2.jpg)
Before

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture003-3.jpg)
Before

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture001-13.jpg)
After a little Remington Oil and a nylon brush

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture002-14.jpg)
After part 2
Still some vague marks but not as eye catching
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on January 09, 2010, 06:25:35 PM
Rust be gone!
You certainly did a good job there...  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on January 09, 2010, 06:29:09 PM
That's better :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on January 09, 2010, 06:34:35 PM
I'll give you 10$ for it anytime, Pacu.  ;) :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: turbov21 on January 09, 2010, 06:44:39 PM
I'll give you 10$ for it anytime, Pacu.  ;) :D

I'll give you $11!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on January 09, 2010, 06:47:26 PM
I'll give you 10$ for it anytime, Pacu.  ;) :D

I'll give you $11!
Back off, I saw it first..  :twak:

 :D :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: turbov21 on January 09, 2010, 07:23:40 PM
Back off, I saw it first..  :twak:

 :D :D

Oh, all right.  You can have it.  Grimlock (yes, I named my Crunch) would be jealous if I brought another one home anyway.  ;)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on January 09, 2010, 07:53:51 PM
Oh, all right.  You can have it.  Grimlock (yes, I named my Crunch) would be jealous if I brought another one home anyway.  ;)
Transformers fan, huh..?  ;)  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on January 10, 2010, 09:41:43 PM
Back off, I saw it first..  :twak:

 :D :D

Oh, all right.  You can have it.  Grimlock (yes, I named my Crunch) would be jealous if I brought another one home anyway.  ;)

This one is in the permanent collection.  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Craig on April 14, 2010, 03:55:52 PM
I have one, finally :D. I've taken the blade off to make it UK EDCable and I'm going to pair it with a SAK. Taking it to bits was a real pain due to my lack of skill, if I was doing it again I'd just grind the blade off  >:D

Now I need to learn to flip it open one handed like the cool kids do :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on April 14, 2010, 05:39:02 PM
Glad you got a Crunch they are a    8)   tool. I cant flip mine open either.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on April 14, 2010, 05:40:40 PM
Glad you got a Crunch they are a    8)   tool. I cant flip mine open either.
Me neither..  :think:
Must a fake video..  ;)  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Neil on April 14, 2010, 06:31:19 PM
I can barely assemble the thing two handed  :ahhh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on April 14, 2010, 07:16:44 PM
I can barely assemble the thing two handed  :ahhh
:rofl:
 Just keep trying..  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Neil on April 14, 2010, 07:41:42 PM
First time I held one I had to be shown what to do with it  :-[   Not a tool you ever would to give someone without the instructions :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Craig on April 14, 2010, 10:05:26 PM
I thought it was just me... :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on April 14, 2010, 10:07:17 PM
It does take a certain amount of practice to master..   :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on April 15, 2010, 12:49:48 AM
Glad you got a Crunch they are a    8)   tool. I cant flip mine open either.
Me neither..  :think:
Must a fake video..  ;)  :D

Pfft. Lame.

I can do two simultaneously - one in each hand ;)

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ryan1835 on April 15, 2010, 12:52:34 AM
Glad you got a Crunch they are a    8)   tool. I cant flip mine open either.
Me neither..  :think:
Must a fake video..  ;)  :D

Pfft. Lame.

I can do two simultaneously - one in each hand ;)




video footage is needed  :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on April 15, 2010, 12:53:41 AM
I'll add it to the list! ;)

I might wait until I've perfected doing a third one with my toes first though  :P
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on April 15, 2010, 04:41:47 AM
I'll add it to the list! ;)

I might wait until I've perfected doing a third one with my toes first though  :P


 :rofl:    :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on April 15, 2010, 06:30:04 PM
I'll add it to the list! ;)

I might wait until I've perfected doing a third one with my toes first though  :P
::) ::)    :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ryan1835 on April 15, 2010, 07:05:16 PM
I'll add it to the list! ;)

I might wait until I've perfected doing a third one with my toes first though  :P

sit on a chair and do 4 at once :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Nikos on April 15, 2010, 07:52:33 PM
Whoa! I just had this vision of Dave going about with several Crunches magically orbiting around him... :o I think I need to go home now... :-\ :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on April 15, 2010, 11:20:34 PM
I'll add it to the list! ;)

I might wait until I've perfected doing a third one with my toes first though  :P

sit on a chair and do 4 at once :)

I only have three Crunches.

Else I would  :P
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ryan1835 on April 15, 2010, 11:51:00 PM
only  ::)

:D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on April 16, 2010, 01:15:42 AM
Well, technically, it's more like 2.5 Crunches really. One of them is basically functional but the blades don't lock properly due to some missing washers.

They are rather odd and specific washers too - so no chance of replacements really :(
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Neil on April 16, 2010, 01:22:40 AM
You mean 3.5 as one is specially modified to be UK legal carry ;)

Can you not make some new washers? 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on April 16, 2010, 01:36:53 AM
You mean 3.5 as one is specially modified to be UK legal carry ;)

Can you not make some new washers? 

Beyond my capabilities mate. They are weird.

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/008.jpg)

I'm two missing (maybe three - I'd need to take it apart again to be sure) :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Neil on April 16, 2010, 01:46:04 AM
That's pretty strange, I knew they weren't circular but didn't realise they were that perculiar :think: They're very thin as well aren't they, what do you reckon 0.2mm?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on April 16, 2010, 01:49:59 AM
Something like that yes. They are paper thin.

They are a bitch to reassemble too in case you're thinking of having a look! You'll be there a while putting it back together.....
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Neil on April 16, 2010, 01:55:05 AM
Are they quite stiff or do they have a bit of flex to them?  I wonder if a replacement could be fashioned from a razor blade?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on April 16, 2010, 01:56:20 AM
Good idea, although I think a razor blade might be thicker. They are quite flexible.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Neil on April 16, 2010, 02:03:54 AM
 :pok: Stop it, I've too many other projects and my Crunch doesn't need cleaning :P

<twitch> Where's my Kick clips <twitch>
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ryan1835 on April 18, 2010, 10:18:56 AM
it looks like to make those you would need the original die :/ or..  you might just get away with thin sheet metal and some metal chisels  ???
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Benner on April 18, 2010, 03:38:44 PM
I say flog it as a UK legal one.  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Craig on April 18, 2010, 09:36:11 PM
Something like that yes. They are paper thin.

You'll be there a while putting it back together.....

I flaming well was when I removed the blades from mine! Probably a result of being too casual and not taking note of where things go as I was taking them apart :-[ In the end I stuck it back together without the special washers and just used ordinary ones that I had in the shed. The tools clump a bit now which I don't mind but they do lock and I'm reasonably happy with result.

 
You have PM, Dave.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on April 20, 2010, 05:50:55 PM
Thanks to Craig, who sent me three of the missing funny shaped washers, the third Crunch is now repaired.

Must have taken me two hours to reassemble the damn thing - lol. But now - it's all good, except for a missing lanyard ring, but I had a perfect thickness washer to replace that with so it all works fine :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ryan1835 on April 20, 2010, 06:41:15 PM
nice to hear dave  :)

get practicing   :pok:  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on April 20, 2010, 07:35:51 PM
the third Crunch is now repaired.
Soo Dave... You don't need another BO PST..?  :pok: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on April 20, 2010, 07:51:19 PM
I'm good for BO PSTs atm thanks Allan ;)

:D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on April 20, 2010, 08:01:20 PM
I'm good for BO PSTs atm thanks Allan ;)

:D
Dammit...  >:(

 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Neil on April 20, 2010, 08:43:17 PM
Glad to hear my razor cutting won't be needed!  Nice one Craig  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 20, 2010, 09:14:00 PM
Good show Craig :cheers: Glad to hear you got it sorted Dave :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Craig on April 21, 2010, 12:23:09 AM
Glad to hear you got it fixed, Dave  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on April 26, 2010, 09:40:07 AM
Glad you got a Crunch they are a    8)   tool. I cant flip mine open either.
Me neither..  :think:
Must a fake video..  ;)  :D

Pfft. Lame.

I can do two simultaneously - one in each hand ;)




video footage is needed  :)

Here you go then ;)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=DUOVnL17vMM[/youtube]
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Neil on April 26, 2010, 11:34:10 AM
 :pok: Nobody likes a show-off  :P  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Benner on April 26, 2010, 06:41:35 PM
LOL, great video.  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on April 26, 2010, 06:55:14 PM
:pok: Nobody likes a show-off  :P  :D

You're just jealous (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/Smilies/eusa_shhh.gif)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on April 26, 2010, 09:25:37 PM
Very, very cool Dave..   8) 8)

So who's the actor then..? Those hands could belong to anyone..  :pok: ;)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ryan1835 on April 26, 2010, 09:52:41 PM
they do look quite girly  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on April 26, 2010, 09:55:13 PM
they do look quite girly  :D
Benner..?  :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ryan1835 on April 26, 2010, 10:41:41 PM
i cant talk so do mine :(

maybe ben's?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on April 26, 2010, 10:46:14 PM
It's funny, but watching that back, I can see the effects of my arthritis! Like at the end when I put the two tools down - the way I'm holding them.

It's a bit like hearing your voice recorded and played back :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ryan1835 on April 26, 2010, 10:47:41 PM
yeah that always weirds me out i normally stop talking for a day or two after

hope the arthritis isnt too bad dave  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on April 26, 2010, 10:48:31 PM
Nah it's not bad. It just makes me hold tools funny. Apparently!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ryan1835 on April 26, 2010, 10:58:55 PM
anyway this thread reminds me i need a crunch
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Benner on April 28, 2010, 01:06:09 AM
they do look quite girly  :D
Benner..?  :think:

Hey, these are Polar Bear slaying hands.  >:D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cerbera147 on April 29, 2010, 03:40:11 PM
Please may I gain entrance to the Crunch Owners Club? :D

Ever since I realised this multi existed I wanted one and now the dream has come true  :tu:

(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af203/cerbera147/EDC%20Setup/Multitools/S1050303.jpg)
(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af203/cerbera147/EDC%20Setup/Multitools/S1050304.jpg)
(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af203/cerbera147/EDC%20Setup/Multitools/S1050308.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on April 29, 2010, 06:05:54 PM
C147 Crunch is a    8)   tool.    :tu: 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on April 29, 2010, 06:33:48 PM
Very Nice Dan..  :multi:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on April 29, 2010, 06:54:31 PM
So. Can you OHO it yet?

;)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: evil510 on April 30, 2010, 02:08:05 AM
Hey, I wanna join the club too...

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/Multitools/042920101653.jpg)

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/Multitools/042920101654.jpg)

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/Multitools/042920101655.jpg)

~ evil ~
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Tsquare on April 30, 2010, 03:40:19 AM
did the lock notch on the scissors from one of the newer tools have to be modified or just the finger tab on the back?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: donvito on April 30, 2010, 04:24:59 AM
Evil that's one pimped out Crunch :D Like the blade re profile :tu: I've had my Crunch for a week now, it's at work and will be traveling home along with my other knives I don't take to college. My official entry into the club will follow with pics :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: evil510 on April 30, 2010, 06:26:03 AM
did the lock notch on the scissors from one of the newer tools have to be modified or just the finger tab on the back?
Yes, the lock notch had to be enlarged because the lock tab on the crunch is a lot thicker. The handle tab was cut, rounded off and even bent a little for clearance. Also, there is a notch on the underside (opposite of the lock notch) that had to be made in order for the scissors to sit all the way inside the tool. Unfortunately, having to make that notch affects the use of the stock spring. I am almost done fabricating the new one.....

Evil that's one pimped out Crunch :D Like the blade re profile :tu: I've had my Crunch for a week now, it's at work and will be traveling home along with my other knives I don't take to college. My official entry into the club will follow with pics :cheers:
Thank you. As for the blade. I originally got the Crunch dirt cheap because it was all beat up and the serrations totally worn down. At first I was going to restore the serrations, but, I decided to go with a straight edge and am glad that I did. This was my first ever attempt at a guthook. It is wicked sharp. Now I love 'em and cut one onto just about all of my multitools.....

In case any of you missed the post I did from a while back. The tip of the adjustment bolt is tungsten carbide that easily breaks glass or can be used for self defense.....

~ evil ~
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on April 30, 2010, 09:04:32 PM
nice crunch there evil510 :salute:

i nominate you chapter president of the Crunch Owners Club :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cerbera147 on April 30, 2010, 09:06:32 PM
That is an amazing mod evil510  :salute:

Like the scissors and the love the glass breaker  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: donvito on May 01, 2010, 08:09:08 PM
My official entry in to the Crunch Owners Club :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: John on May 01, 2010, 08:16:27 PM
Ok evil510 you've convinced me  :tu: one day,one day!  I'll be able to join this club.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: evil510 on May 01, 2010, 08:52:32 PM
nice crunch there evil510 :salute:

i nominate you chapter president of the Crunch Owners Club :D
Why thank you for the honor Pacu.....  :salute:

That is an amazing mod evil510  :salute:

Like the scissors and the love the glass breaker  :tu:
Thank you. I am forever using scissors and always try to install a set on all my multitools. Even istalled a set on my Skeletool.....

My official entry in to the Crunch Owners Club :D
Welcome to the club! I love my Crunch. It really is in a league of its own. I have found it indispensable as a third helping hand when working on projects.....

Ok evil510 you've convinced me  :tu: one day,one day!  I'll be able to join this club.
If I have convinced even one person to get a Crunch then my job has been done.....  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: evil510 on May 04, 2010, 10:55:39 AM
Hey gang. I will do a more in depth post with more photos on this mod when I am able to but here is a preview....

Rehaped the frame of scissors to compliment the new curve I put on the handle as well as the curve of the new spring. Old hole for spring also reshaped to flow with rest of the design. Drilled and installed new pin to lock the new custom spring.....
(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/Multitools/050220101661.jpg)

Here they are in the deployed/open position. I designed the spring so it only engages when the scissors are fully deployed and locked.....
(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/Multitools/050220101660.jpg)

Here they are in the deployed but unlocked position. Once unlocked the spring disengages allowing the scissors to fold down, flush with the top of the handle. Notice they close opposite of what they use to. No more having to flip the handle 180 degrees just to fold them down!.....
(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/Multitools/050420101674.jpg)

Fully closed inside of the tool. While there is no more nail nick, this actually works out better and almost feels like it was meant to be.....
(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/Multitools/050420101679.jpg)

~ evil ~
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on May 04, 2010, 10:58:41 AM
Now just need to disable the lock and send it to me..  :D
Great mod Evil..  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Neil on May 04, 2010, 05:20:15 PM
Elegant  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on May 04, 2010, 06:23:29 PM
Good work!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: sawman on May 05, 2010, 11:38:07 PM
That is one of the most interested mods I've seen in awhile. It's a shame you don't have the resources to produce your own multi-tools..... I imagine there'd be quite a market for them  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MultiMat on May 06, 2010, 01:16:09 PM
Evilman your work is again flippen amazing  8) 8) 8)

I would be keen to get a pic of the tools you use to do your mods mate  :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: redlined50 on May 13, 2010, 02:47:53 AM
 :multi: hey guys I'm new to the forum just thought i would say HI!! oh yea and here are some pics of mu crunch i just picked it.

FYI I was checking out some of those build dates and check out what mine says! I think this one would suit Evil pretty good.

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_mg9QZg6WwWI/S-tJtJpalmI/AAAAAAAAAwo/BWi8EIQp3cE/s400/IMG_0599.JPG)

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_mg9QZg6WwWI/S-tJtZyU8GI/AAAAAAAAAww/l1Oz8VInlzo/s400/IMG_0601.JPG)

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_mg9QZg6WwWI/S-tJtwKmTHI/AAAAAAAAAw0/7wwtZJlcdyk/s400/IMG_0602.JPG)

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_mg9QZg6WwWI/S-tJuKoMVUI/AAAAAAAAAw4/xN3hUMc4SVs/s400/IMG_0603.JPG)

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on May 13, 2010, 02:50:40 AM
Congrats on being a new recruit for the Crunch Owners Club.  Nice pocket clip too :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: sawman on May 13, 2010, 02:53:05 AM
Welcome, I see how the pocket clip could be useful... :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: redlined50 on May 13, 2010, 03:46:31 AM
Thank you, its from a Fisher space pen  ;)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: sawman on May 13, 2010, 03:47:49 AM
Thank you, its from a Fisher space pen  ;)
You've made the first zero-gravity Crunch.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: evil510 on May 13, 2010, 08:06:12 AM
FYI I was checking out some of those build dates and check out what mine says! I think this one would suit Evil pretty good.
Indeed, depending on which angle look at that build date, it suits me just fine lol. Nice clip, by the way :tu: I hereby officially welcome you to the Crunch owners club!  :salute:

~ evil ~
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on May 20, 2010, 06:21:06 AM
So. Can you OHO it yet?

;)

Finally got it. Aint fast or purdy but its OHO. Need more pratice.   :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: kl27x on May 20, 2010, 08:37:46 AM
I'm not very good OHO, either. But I can open a Crunch in under 1 second using 2 hands.  8)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on May 20, 2010, 09:35:43 AM
So. Can you OHO it yet?

;)

Finally got it. Aint fast or purdy but its OHO. Need more pratice.   :D

Yay  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sgt Bash on September 26, 2010, 10:52:58 PM
I had one..loved it and in a moment of madness SOLD IT!!  :oops:

Now, not a night goes by when I dont think of that Crunch..out there somewhere..

Stooopid  :twak: stooopid  :twak: stooopid boy Bash!!!

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: nuphoria on September 27, 2010, 12:54:38 AM
I bought one a few months back and forgot to join this special Crunchy club.... so, I'm changing that now :D

They really are nice tools  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Firemedic on September 29, 2010, 04:41:03 AM
Hey folks. New here / already posted the required intro: I have 1 and I love it but then again, I have a love for all of my Leatherman tools.

F.M.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mercury on October 15, 2010, 07:24:55 AM
My new one will be here next week so I can re-enter then.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Outback in Idaho on October 15, 2010, 10:59:20 AM
There's a Crunch club too? 

0303 - Small screwdriver was modified to an awl out of necessity. Nothing fancy, used it for just about everything, and it really got worked out during arc welding classes. Used to EDC it with a Wave.
http://s850.photobucket.com/albums/ab66/Xelkos/Mr_Crunch/
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Benner on October 15, 2010, 12:44:14 PM
Everything has a club here  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Chako on October 15, 2010, 01:18:39 PM
I am still looking for the hair club for men?  :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Benner on October 15, 2010, 01:32:52 PM
Now that is a worthwhile club  :tu: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Zed on October 15, 2010, 01:35:35 PM
Now that is a worthwhile club  :tu: :rofl:

says a man with more hair on the back of his hands than on my whole head  :D  :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AHB on October 15, 2010, 06:45:20 PM
Now that is a worthwhile club  :tu: :rofl:

says a man with more hair on the back of his hands than on my whole head  :D  :rofl:
Here you go guys... :P :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjhlsSEazCg
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mercury on October 15, 2010, 06:47:01 PM
Unfortunately, I am bald.   :(
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Outback in Idaho on October 16, 2010, 08:37:40 AM
Sharing is... /forgot :doh:

Quote from: Leatherman
Jim,
The Crunch was first introduced in 1999 just a year after the first model of the Wave and shortly before the Pulse. The Crunch was actually Tim Leatherman's original idea for a multi-tool but unfortunately he did not have all of the manufacturing capabilities to make it in the late 1980's. There have been slight manufacturing improvements over time but you’re correct in saying that no Anniversary models have been manufactured. I will pass this idea on to the design team about some type of limited edition Anniversary Crunch in the future. Michael @LTG
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mercury on October 18, 2010, 10:25:12 PM
And I'm back!!  Got a crunch in the mail today, love it!  I think it will stay on my belt with my pulse.  Problem is, now I have 3 LM's on me, the pulse, crunch, and juice SC2.  I can't decide which to carry!  Does that make me weird?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: glorn on October 18, 2010, 10:47:32 PM
Problem is, now I have 3 LM's on me, the pulse, crunch, and juice SC2.  I can't decide which to carry!  Does that make me weird?


That depends on whether you mean "out there in the world amongst normal people" weird...

..or "on the web with a bunch of people who spend their free time talking about their multi-tool collections" weird.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Outback in Idaho on October 19, 2010, 10:12:51 AM
And I'm back!!  Got a crunch in the mail today, love it!  I think it will stay on my belt with my pulse.  Problem is, now I have 3 LM's on me, the pulse, crunch, and juice SC2.  I can't decide which to carry!  Does that make me weird?

Yup, I can see a problem. No bit kit, bit extender, or flashlight.

EDCing Surge, bit extender, Serac x2 + Juice KF4 on left. Bit kit and removable bit driver, two special bits on right. There's no problem, premium sheaths carried horizontally - with a leather belt.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Outback in Idaho on October 21, 2010, 12:27:11 PM
R.I.P. Crunch 0303
After 6 years of faithful service, my Crunch is going back to Leatherman for either a proper burial or to be reclaimed into another tool. This has fixed bicycles, to being a portable vice, and even been used in an arc welding class. Last night was trying to cut a stainless steel buckle in to to get the thing off, used it as a vice, and the pliers crumbled in my hands. Sat there in disbelief.  :cry:

(http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab66/Xelkos/Mr_Crunch/broken.jpg?t=1287656483)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: thermox on October 21, 2010, 11:04:21 PM
That *is* an interesting bit of the history of Leatherman Tools, and one that deserves wider distribution. I knew from the Wikipedia article that the early Leatherman was called 'Mr Crunch' but I'd no idea that the initial idea was for locking pliers. Thanks for posting it; if there was a system of rating posts on the forum, you'd certainly get top rating from me.  :tu:

Sharing is... /forgot :doh:

Quote from: Leatherman
Jim,
The Crunch was first introduced in 1999 just a year after the first model of the Wave and shortly before the Pulse. The Crunch was actually Tim Leatherman's original idea for a multi-tool but unfortunately he did not have all of the manufacturing capabilities to make it in the late 1980's. There have been slight manufacturing improvements over time but you’re correct in saying that no Anniversary models have been manufactured. I will pass this idea on to the design team about some type of limited edition Anniversary Crunch in the future. Michael @LTG
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: nuphoria on October 22, 2010, 01:02:16 AM
Xelkos, that is one very sad looking Crunch  :cry:

Hope you get a nice shiny new one in return  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Tabasco on January 29, 2011, 11:58:22 PM
Found this thread, and reviving the dead.  :) Big time Crunch devotee here. No replacing a dedicated tool of course. But this original LM design is a improvisers dream. From rusted nuts , imperial or metric, to water hoses. I've coated the jaws with duct tape to prevent marring on plated surfaces, etc. Used it for a 1/4'" drivers of all types. Used the jaws slot for reciprocating blades and the diamond file from a Surge. Combined with another tool of your choice it truly allows one versatility. Long live the Crunch.  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Marlinaholic on February 01, 2011, 06:38:59 PM
Just got one of these for fun, finally found a cheap one on the forums (usually they are WAY more than a used Wave or Juice).  It's really cool!  I can see them updating it with a bit driver ect. someday, but really there isn't a lot of room in there for much, so I suspect you would have to sacrifice one flat head and the philips to add the bit driver, but wouldn't be the worst trade off.  Mine is marked 09/10 on one side but the quality is old school, the implements seem to be stamped/cast and well polished like say on the old model Wave rather than the functional but somewhat ugly MIM parts you see in most current Leathermans.  The locking tab might be MIM or cast, I can't tell, as it's very well polished.  Love the little serrated blade, Sharpmaker with ultra fine rods made it wickedly sharp.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MultiMat on February 02, 2011, 03:23:45 AM
Just got one of these for fun, finally found a cheap one on the forums (usually they are WAY more than a used Wave or Juice).  It's really cool!  I can see them updating it with a bit driver ect. someday, but really there isn't a lot of room in there for much, so I suspect you would have to sacrifice one flat head and the philips to add the bit driver, but wouldn't be the worst trade off.  Mine is marked 09/10 on one side but the quality is old school, the implements seem to be stamped/cast and well polished like say on the old model Wave rather than the functional but somewhat ugly MIM parts you see in most current Leathermans.  The locking tab might be MIM or cast, I can't tell, as it's very well polished.  Love the little serrated blade, Sharpmaker with ultra fine rods made it wickedly sharp.

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/vise/54b41554.jpg)
A tad awkward

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/vise/e442dc26.jpg)
Much better  ;) :D :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on February 02, 2011, 04:57:00 PM
Hey Mat buddy whats that knurled gizmo stuck in the end of your MT.O tool?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MultiMat on February 03, 2011, 03:38:58 AM
Hey Mat buddy whats that knurled gizmo stuck in the end of your MT.O tool?

It's the Crunch's adjustment bolt  :D :D. It does not fit tightly into the MTO bit kit unfortunately , it is just resting in it in the photo.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on February 03, 2011, 05:17:01 AM
Hey Mat buddy whats that knurled gizmo stuck in the end of your MT.O tool?

It's the Crunch's adjustment bolt  :D :D. It does not fit tightly into the MTO bit kit unfortunately , it is just resting in it in the photo.


Now that you have explained it to me, it is quite obvious isn't it.    :doh:    :D




Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Outback in Idaho on May 04, 2011, 09:20:43 PM
What is all in that MTO box looking critter? How much are they too??  /ducks
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MultiMat on May 05, 2011, 05:56:01 AM
What is all in that MTO box looking critter? How much are they too??  /ducks

It is a bit holder + screwdriver & you get one when you become a Charter Member  8) :pok: :D :D

Charter Membership here --------> http://www.edcsource.com/auction_details.php?auction_search=1&auction_id=106910&option=basic_search&src_auction_id=&keywords_search=&buyout_price=&reserve_price=&quantity=&enable_swap=&list_in=&results_view=&country=&zip_code=&username=&basic_search=charter (http://www.edcsource.com/auction_details.php?auction_search=1&auction_id=106910&option=basic_search&src_auction_id=&keywords_search=&buyout_price=&reserve_price=&quantity=&enable_swap=&list_in=&results_view=&country=&zip_code=&username=&basic_search=charter)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/vise/1896a9fa.jpg)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/vise/1ffd00ec.jpg)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/vise/3351b00f.jpg)


Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Chako on May 05, 2011, 12:13:13 PM
You know you want to join.  :pok:  :pok:  :D

So many great reasons to support this site...
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Teofilo on July 27, 2011, 10:00:43 AM
Traded my old Crunch I got from Duckman Donald. I missed it so much so I bought a newer one! :tu:

(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn243/teofiloeugeniopanganiban/DSC03100.jpg)

(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn243/teofiloeugeniopanganiban/DSC03099.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vladimir on July 27, 2011, 11:40:19 AM
I'm in! Just got my Crunch last week.
(http://i54.tinypic.com/e8aazr.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Outback in Idaho on July 27, 2011, 01:22:03 PM
Seen a mod somewhere (just cannot find it) where someone had welded a loop on the end of their adjuster for lanyard/tool lashing carry. Thought that was neat. Wished I had remembered to post a photo of it.

Grats to the new Crunch owners!




Nothing beats your first. The replacement I got doesn't close like my original one did. The pliers pop open when trying to close the tool. So have to press down through the window to close the bugger.  :-\

I did keep the adjuster from my 1st Crunch as a souvenir though.  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: trouthunter on July 27, 2011, 07:36:41 PM
Add me to the Crunch Owners List.  I have two.  One I modified to have a straight blade.  I will try to post it soon.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: turnsouth on July 27, 2011, 10:31:48 PM
Seen a mod somewhere (just cannot find it) where someone had welded a loop on the end of their adjuster for lanyard/tool lashing carry. Thought that was neat. Wished I had remembered to post a photo of it.

Seems like an odd thing for someone to do, considering...

(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/turnsouth/LM%20Tools/crunchlan.jpg)
 :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on August 03, 2011, 11:55:40 PM
Finally got a Crunch today.  :mail:

I LOVE IT!!!

Now my EDC is the Leatherman Charge TTi and the Leatherman Crunch  :)  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on August 21, 2011, 09:44:50 PM
This thread is a great read for an expectant crunch owner :salute:

Pics coming soon :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Outback in Idaho on August 21, 2011, 11:12:30 PM
Seen a mod somewhere (just cannot find it) where someone had welded a loop on the end of their adjuster for lanyard/tool lashing carry. Thought that was neat. Wished I had remembered to post a photo of it.

Seems like an odd thing for someone to do, considering...

 :think:

Could also of been to keep from losing the screw when using the Crunch as a hex driver. :shrug:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: turnsouth on August 21, 2011, 11:36:24 PM
Seen a mod somewhere (just cannot find it) where someone had welded a loop on the end of their adjuster for lanyard/tool lashing carry. Thought that was neat. Wished I had remembered to post a photo of it.

Seems like an odd thing for someone to do, considering...

 :think:

Could also of been to keep from losing the screw when using the Crunch as a hex driver. :shrug:

Now that makes sense (http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/turnsouth/stuff/agree.gif)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on August 22, 2011, 09:57:49 PM
I'm in :D

What a great tool :tu:

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii155/theonew/crunch1.jpg)

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii155/theonew/crunch2.jpg)
Title: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Accujohn on November 23, 2011, 10:58:35 PM
I'm in... Lets dust this thread off
Title: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Accujohn on November 25, 2011, 03:22:43 AM
Getting pretty good at it... I wouldnt even bother trying 2 tools at once since my left arm and hand are virtually only good for visual aesthetics.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mercury on November 25, 2011, 02:32:37 PM
Getting pretty good at it... I wouldnt even bother trying 2 tools at once since my left arm and hand are virtually only good for visual aesthetics.

Same here.  Oddly enough I keep my EDC Mt on my left side.  It feels weird to put in on the right, I'm just so used to pulling it from the left side and selecting the tool needed with my right hand.  When I'm done working it's natural to put the tool away with my right while my left pushes the lock, then I fold the tool one handed with my left and put it up.  It's the only thing I really use my left side for, but it's crucial!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: naresLM on November 28, 2011, 03:13:20 PM
Just got mine today. Very nice to play with 1 hand opening.
Title: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Accujohn on November 28, 2011, 06:33:37 PM
Getting pretty good at it... I wouldnt even bother trying 2 tools at once since my left arm and hand are virtually only good for visual aesthetics.

Same here.  Oddly enough I keep my EDC Mt on my left side.  It feels weird to put in on the right, I'm just so used to pulling it from the left side and selecting the tool needed with my right hand.  When I'm done working it's natural to put the tool away with my right while my left pushes the lock, then I fold the tool one handed with my left and put it up.  It's the only thing I really use my left side for, but it's crucial!

Nice to know i'm not the only one:)
Title: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Beerplumber on January 12, 2012, 01:30:06 PM
I'm in! I'm in finally! Love the crunch!


Stay multi my friends
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on January 12, 2012, 06:28:39 PM
Congrats on getting a Crunch.   :tu:   Can you OHO it yet.   :D
Title: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Beerplumber on January 12, 2012, 09:35:30 PM
Absolutley! Not so quick with the south paw yet...


Stay multi my friends
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Strangelovecraft on January 14, 2012, 12:04:16 PM
I will no doubt be joining you soon... When I finally retired my beloved long-suffering PST last year, the Crunch was at the top of my list- vice grips were the only thing I ever really thought to carry in addition to a MT. in the end, though, I opted for a Surge, and I love it- all twenty pounds of it- but I STILL want a Crunch. I think it's a completely unique tool, and I don't want to miss out...
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on January 15, 2012, 08:17:45 PM
Absolutley! Not so quick with the south paw yet...


Stay multi my friends

 :tu:

I will no doubt be joining you soon... When I finally retired my beloved long-suffering PST last year, the Crunch was at the top of my list- vice grips were the only thing I ever really thought to carry in addition to a MT. in the end, though, I opted for a Surge, and I love it- all twenty pounds of it- but I STILL want a Crunch. I think it's a completely unique tool, and I don't want to miss out...

Hope you can get one soon. The Crunch is really a great tool.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: kd8fre on January 18, 2012, 11:10:38 PM
I'm in with my contest winnings from the LTG Facebook page.  Just received it today!

Russ
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on January 20, 2012, 09:16:21 PM
My Crunch is officially part of my bike toolkit now...  As much as I like it, it really was the best use of it for me, rather than as an EDC tool.  Eventually I'll get another one to put in my rotation though.  They're just too good to have only one!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: mtool78 on May 10, 2012, 07:19:52 AM
Gotta love this powerhouse - I've been thinking that I should somehow test how strong these pliers are and took a bottle opener which is pretty solid built. Pic shows how it's shape changed after some pressing with only one hand - you know how Crunch has to be "bumped" little by little after adjusting the jaws. I also tried to do the same with full-size Swiss Tool, pressing with two hands and result was about one quarter of what Crunch managed to do. (..not comparing these tools - only for having a reference point  :) ) Anyway, it's amazingly strong tool for it's size.

(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/9448/crunch.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/854/crunch.jpg/)
Title: I've been Crunched
Post by: jwh on June 15, 2012, 12:28:12 AM
My new Crunch arrived today and once again I am pleased with a Leatherman product. The only complaint I have is the nylon sheath is a bit loose fitting. Would I recommend it to others? Yes.

jwh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Niro on July 01, 2012, 03:00:07 AM
I just bought this brand new out of the box Crunch marked 0808 so it has been waiting a long time for me. It even came with the nice old leather sheet.


I look at the Crunch as a workshop, mechanics tool. It is not a tool i EDC carry for "just in case" it is a tool i would bring knowing i would work on something mechanic.

I have some small issues with it.
The wire cutters doesn't perform very well on soft wire or on electric wire, maybe i am doing it wrong. And compared to "normal" multitools it is more difficult to open, the pliers, as well as the inside tools. But once the tools are out they perform very well.
I think that after some practice the opening issue won’t be a problem any more.

The pliers are great for loosen and tighten nuts. They gives allot more torque compared to other pliers. I am also happy with the inside tools. Normally i don’t like the over load of flat-heads in most multitools. But on the Crunch i think they can be useful.
I even like the short stubby file and the serrated blades, off witch I normally isn’t a fan. But on the Crunch it feels just right, after al it is a heavy duty tool.


Over all i am very happy with the Crunch. With the Crunch in my pocket i feel confident walking in to a new room, knowing i can screw anything!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: airballrad on July 01, 2012, 03:28:20 AM
Ah, I forgot. I joined a new club!

My Crunch came in a couple weeks ago. The casting date on both handles is 0911.   :drink:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Smitty44 on September 06, 2012, 09:03:25 PM
Finally the proud owner of a new old crunch (0908),but had to have the sales clerk show me how to close it the first time. :facepalm: :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on September 06, 2012, 09:29:22 PM
Finally the proud owner of a new old crunch (0908),but had to have the sales clerk show me how to close it the first time. :facepalm: :salute:

Congratulations Smitty!   8)   Now you can practice one hand opening techniques.  :o    :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: captain spaulding on September 06, 2012, 09:36:54 PM
Im still trying to get my hands on one. Its number one on my LM list right now.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on September 07, 2012, 03:15:59 AM
My Crunch is awesome!  It's definitely a niche tool though, at least for me.  It's great for stuff you don't need to constantly grasp and release.  If you had to turn a nut or bolt in tight quarters, I don't think it'd be a good tool.  On the other hand, I've been tempted to EDC it, just because it is such a cool tool.   :whistle:

I keep mine in my bike toolkit, as that's the place where for me, it'll be most useful. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Desmodromic on September 17, 2012, 07:48:24 PM
Is the crunch ever made in BO? Would love one
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: stealth007s on September 21, 2012, 07:06:41 AM
I own one and I love it. I actually found mine on the ground next to my vehicle on our way into Iraq. It stays in the center console of my SUV. Handy dandy MT!¡!

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/smoke/cigar.gif)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Desmodromic on September 22, 2012, 09:25:12 AM
I own one and I love it. I actually found mine on the ground next to my vehicle on our way into Iraq. It stays in the center console of my SUV. Handy dandy MT!¡!

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/smoke/cigar.gif)

You have a picture of that? Never seen a black oxide Crunch before
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: stealth007s on September 22, 2012, 08:01:04 PM
No, it's not BO. I was referring to the Crunch not the post you put up  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on September 23, 2012, 01:29:10 AM
Yesterday I replaced the balancing springs in a window in my apartment. The clips are attached to a thick string and are under a lot of tension. I was able to get one attached using a Vic Spirit but not without getting a few cuts and scrapes. For the second one I extended the clip and then used the Crunch to clamp it off. Ahhhh, so much easier. Vise grip pliers expand the functionality of pliers to a great degree. Their functionality is really a multi-tool in and of itself :)
Title: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: colt 1911 on September 24, 2012, 07:44:49 PM
Can I be part of the group. Was giving this bad boy today. Soaked it in some dawn, cleaned up ok. Cool thing is I have already put it to work, the vise grips work better than I thought.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/25/agasebah.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mercury on September 30, 2012, 06:03:02 PM
Wow, what an awesome gift to get!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Captain Crunch on October 11, 2012, 02:07:25 AM
Greetings forum members. Although I'd like to own a Crunch,  I already EDC a new Charge TTI, which I love, by the way. So I can't see springing for the bucks for a Crunch too, as I already carry the equivalent extra tools found in that model. But I'd also like to have the vise grip capability on my person at all times. I hit upon the idea of acquiring a 4" Irwin 4WR Vise Grips, which are quite cheap at only $9 right now, and EDC that along with my TTI. Has this idea occurred to anyone else? It will just be loose in my pocket, or maybe in my jacket pocket during the upcoming cold months. Anyway it arrives in the mail tomorrow so I'm going to try it out. I don't think I'll be using it all that much but it would be nice to have in that odd situation where I need to hold something down.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: colt 1911 on October 11, 2012, 06:06:16 AM
Greetings forum members. Although I'd like to own a Crunch,  I already EDC a new Charge TTI, which I love, by the way. So I can't see springing for the bucks for a Crunch too, as I already carry the equivalent extra tools found in that model. But I'd also like to have the vise grip capability on my person at all times. I hit upon the idea of acquiring a 4" Irwin 4WR Vise Grips, which are quite cheap at only $9 right now, and EDC that along with my TTI. Has this idea occurred to anyone else? It will just be loose in my pocket, or maybe in my jacket pocket during the upcoming cold months. Anyway it arrives in the mail tomorrow so I'm going to try it out. I don't think I'll be using it all that much but it would be nice to have in that odd situation where I need to hold something down.
I think it is a great idea, I like the crunch a lot and have been trying to put in the edc but I always carry the wave. I will admit i needed it today over the wave.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: parnass on October 11, 2012, 06:08:48 AM
.. I hit upon the idea of acquiring a 4" Irwin 4WR Vise Grips, which are quite cheap at only $9 right now, and EDC that along with my TTI. Has this idea occurred to anyone else?...

Welcome aboard.  I have a Crunch and several small and larger Vise-Grips.  I always carry a multitool and carried a small Vise-Grips in a jacket pocket for a while.

(http://www.parnass.com/images/vise-grips-4wr-1.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 11, 2012, 01:34:52 PM
Greetings forum members. Although I'd like to own a Crunch,  I already EDC a new Charge TTI, which I love, by the way. So I can't see springing for the bucks for a Crunch too, as I already carry the equivalent extra tools found in that model. But I'd also like to have the vise grip capability on my person at all times. I hit upon the idea of acquiring a 4" Irwin 4WR Vise Grips, which are quite cheap at only $9 right now, and EDC that along with my TTI. Has this idea occurred to anyone else? It will just be loose in my pocket, or maybe in my jacket pocket during the upcoming cold months. Anyway it arrives in the mail tomorrow so I'm going to try it out. I don't think I'll be using it all that much but it would be nice to have in that odd situation where I need to hold something down.

Welcome to the forum  :tu: I sometimes carry a 4" Vise Grip pliers with a Victorinox Yeoman instead of carrying a pliers based multitool. I've found that does work quite well for me, especially when you need pliers and drivers seperate (for holding a nut and turning a screw).

I don't own a Leatherman Crunch myself, but recently got myself a cheapo knock-off version to play with. Quality aside, I find it quite an odd tool to try and use and I've not really "clicked" with the concept of it. I find the Schrade ST6 a lot more intuitive, but of course they're discontinued and harder to lay your hands on. I've not tried the Gerber Grappler though  :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mr. Whippy on October 11, 2012, 05:00:35 PM
Although the Crunch is an easier pocket carry than the small ViseGrip, I think the small ViseGrip is a much better deal for the money.  If the file and knife were better or easier to use on the Crunch, I might feel differently, but aside from the locking pliers, all the other tools on the Crunch are definitely a compromise when compared to other full sized MT's.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 11, 2012, 05:15:21 PM
A lot more ergonomic to use the additional tools on the Crunch than on the Schrade ST6 too  :D

Having said that, as a "locking pliers with extras" I do prefer the ST6 overall. Not that I'm knocking the Crunch, but as the other tools are very much secondary and I'm unlikely to pocket carry either, I think I'd prefer to find the Vise Grips format in my toolbox/glove compartment rather than the Crunch  :think:

I wonder how difficult it would be to talk Mat out of his 5WR. :think:
He'll find another one easily enough I reckon :whistle: :P :D :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: captain spaulding on October 11, 2012, 08:36:44 PM
Crunch in use.  :tu:


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/Knives%20and%20MTs%20%20TWO/DSC03644.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: stealth007s on October 11, 2012, 08:52:04 PM
Crunch in use.  :tu:


(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/Knives%20and%20MTs%20%20TWO/DSC03644.jpg)

I've seen this image before but I don't recall where. Maybe a deja vu  :think: :think: :think:

Oh yeah, HERE (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,12238.3120.html)

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

So, I'm not going crazy after all  :think: Or am I?

Again, GREAT work captain!¡!

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: captain spaulding on October 12, 2012, 02:31:43 AM
Nope not going crazy.  :ahhh  I just really like my Crunch.  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Captain Crunch on October 12, 2012, 02:54:14 AM
As I wrote here yesterday, I decided to try a small vise-grips tool as a substitute for a Crunch. I received my new Irwin 4WR Vise-Grips today, only $9.08 from Amazon, and free shipping with Prime! As you can see in the picture, it's about the same size, maybe a tad longer, than my Charge TTi. But it weighs far less, only 3.4 oz. versus the Charge's heavier 8.5 oz. I don't know what the Crunch weighs, but surely more than 3.4 oz. (I will carry one in each pocket, the Charge by means of its handy pocket-clip, and the Vise-Grips just loose).  I can get the jaws to clamp down to 1 inch work, but just barely. Should be good enough for most spur-of-the-moment tasks. It looks like a winner. Although off-topic, I included my other EDC's in the photo, my Aimkon iTP A3 EOS 96 lumen flashlight and my "Split-pea" lighter.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MultiMat on October 12, 2012, 04:01:42 PM
A lot more ergonomic to use the additional tools on the Crunch than on the Schrade ST6 too  :D

Having said that, as a "locking pliers with extras" I do prefer the ST6 overall. Not that I'm knocking the Crunch, but as the other tools are very much secondary and I'm unlikely to pocket carry either, I think I'd prefer to find the Vise Grips format in my toolbox/glove compartment rather than the Crunch  :think:

I wonder how difficult it would be to talk Mat out of his 5WR. :think:
He'll find another one easily enough I reckon :whistle: :P :D :D

Al you are killing me   :rofl: :rofl: :D.

Funny you should mention the 5WR  :o I got my second one a week or so ago  :o.
I did used to use my 6LC occasionally , not sure I am so comfortable now days though  :think: :think: , they are going for CRAZY money lately  :o.
The ST6 is my least favoured of the 3 , I am not such a fan of such Long n straight gripping jaws  :-\ :-\ :-\.   
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: waveman19 on October 13, 2012, 08:14:40 PM
The Crunch was my first "good" multitool, having previously owned a couple cheaper knock-off tools. Whenever I'm going to check something out on a vehicle or around the house I grab my Crunch sheath which has various Torx bits, a couple Philips bits, 1/4" socket driver, 1/4" bit holder.

My Crunch has been a useful companion for my projects, and has saved me a lot of time that would have been spent walking back-and-forth to my toolbox. The Crunch has done things most other multis cannot do. It is hands down, my favorite multitool. It doesn't do everything, but it's the first one I grab when I'm going to look at something.

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 13, 2012, 09:52:44 PM
A lot more ergonomic to use the additional tools on the Crunch than on the Schrade ST6 too  :D

Having said that, as a "locking pliers with extras" I do prefer the ST6 overall. Not that I'm knocking the Crunch, but as the other tools are very much secondary and I'm unlikely to pocket carry either, I think I'd prefer to find the Vise Grips format in my toolbox/glove compartment rather than the Crunch  :think:

I wonder how difficult it would be to talk Mat out of his 5WR. :think:
He'll find another one easily enough I reckon :whistle: :P :D :D

Al you are killing me   :rofl: :rofl: :D.

Funny you should mention the 5WR  :o I got my second one a week or so ago  :o.
I did used to use my 6LC occasionally , not sure I am so comfortable now days though  :think: :think: , they are going for CRAZY money lately  :o.
The ST6 is my least favoured of the 3 , I am not such a fan of such Long n straight gripping jaws  :-\ :-\ :-\.   

 :D

TWO 5WRs  :ahhh :ahhh If you decide you only want one of them mate, give me a :pok: :D Is the 6LC the one that looks like a multipurpose leg iron  :think:  :P - That's the one that would be no good to me. I must admit I do like long needle nosed pliers and blunt nosed. I do try to keep multi's with both at home and down at the boat.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: polak187 on October 20, 2012, 02:15:22 AM
I started carrying Crunch at work when we had few back to back calls of kids with partial amputation of fingers that got stuck in a front bicycle crank when they were trying to put the chain back on. I bought the Gerber version of Crunch first thinking that newer must be better (wrong). I carry it and it got my pts and me out of some dicey situations. Pretty good tool for what it is.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: stealth007s on October 20, 2012, 08:33:45 PM
I started carrying Crunch at work when we had few back to back calls of kids with partial amputation of fingers that got stuck in a front bicycle crank when they were trying to put the chain back on. I bought the Gerber version of Crunch first thinking that newer must be better (wrong). I carry it and it got my pts and me out of some dicey situations. Pretty good tool for what it is.

Ouch!¡! Just OUCH!¡!

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on October 22, 2012, 07:38:11 PM
I love my Crunch; it's easily my favorite Leatherman, even if it is my least used one.  But, having it when I need it makes it all worth while.

I keep it in my bike toolkit with a 4" adjustable wrench.  I'm considering adding one of those Topeak ratchet kits to it as well.  I honestly haven't needed anything more than the stuff to fix a flat in several years, but I know what will happen if I stop carrying that stuff...  :whistle:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: colt 1911 on October 22, 2012, 07:42:28 PM
Can you guys tell me if there is a pin vise on the crunch ?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on October 22, 2012, 07:55:05 PM
Can you guys tell me if there is a pin vise on the crunch ?
Yes.  There's a small groove cut into the lower jaw to work as a pin vise.  It's not very large though, so I doubt it'd work well with anything over about 1/8" diameter.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: colt 1911 on October 22, 2012, 10:40:24 PM
Can you guys tell me if there is a pin vise on the crunch ?
Yes.  There's a small groove cut into the lower jaw to work as a pin vise.  It's not very large though, so I doubt it'd work well with anything over about 1/8" diameter.

 Thank you !
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: colt 1911 on January 18, 2013, 02:31:28 AM
Had to send my crunch and charge into leatherman due to a bad lock an a broken can opener. In two weeks these gems arrived, they are both almost perfect. Has anyone had any problems with the crunch ?
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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: derrick020 on January 18, 2013, 04:36:14 PM
The crunch is my most used EDC the only changes i would make is get rid of the lanyard ring because it makes it a pain to use the screwdriver when you have a chord hanging from it and have a scratch awl but that would require magic to have one and keep the slim size
If you edc the crunch for a while and go back to a wave you will notice the weight and bulky ness  if the wave real quick
Side note I wish they would use the crunch lanyard ring on the fuse and blast there ring are way to big
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mercury on January 20, 2013, 07:23:39 PM
Had to send my crunch and charge into leatherman due to a bad lock an a broken can opener. In two weeks these gems arrived, they are both almost perfect. Has anyone had any problems with the crunch ?
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/18/besynuqy.jpg)

is that a Ti???  If it's a TTi with normal pliers then you have a gem there.  Heck, if it's a Ti it's a gem.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on January 22, 2013, 02:55:57 AM
Had to send my crunch and charge into leatherman due to a bad lock an a broken can opener. In two weeks these gems arrived, they are both almost perfect. Has anyone had any problems with the crunch ?
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/18/besynuqy.jpg)
My Crunch has been bulletproof so far.  I don't use it all that often, but when I do, it's pretty hard use.  But still, no problems at all in the year+ that I've had it.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: stealth007s on January 22, 2013, 03:04:51 AM
My Crunch has been bulletproof so far.  I don't use it all that often, but when I do, it's pretty hard use.  But still, no problems at all in the year+ that I've had it.

Give me a crack at it  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: steveje on January 22, 2013, 10:29:23 PM
I've had one for about 8 years now, they are hard to find where I live.  I use it as a compliment to whatever multitol I'm carrying for the day.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on January 24, 2013, 01:46:23 AM
My Crunch has been bulletproof so far.  I don't use it all that often, but when I do, it's pretty hard use.  But still, no problems at all in the year+ that I've had it.

Give me a crack at it  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I'll trade it to you for a money order for $75!  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: stealth007s on January 24, 2013, 01:51:09 AM
 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syndicate on March 02, 2013, 09:24:42 AM
My crunch, got this 2nd hand, dates on handle are 0507 0907.

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: deputy tom on March 09, 2013, 07:32:53 PM
I have a Crunch that I've used a couple of times. It's a nice variation. tom. :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Outback in Idaho on March 10, 2013, 12:40:38 AM
  If only the Crunch has a diamond file. Was debating on making another awl from the smaller flatbit driver, but my SAKs have me covered on awls now.  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: bmot on May 07, 2013, 10:50:26 AM
I got one last week, and I must say, what a nice piece of engineering, and much more edc'able than I though :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: hennypenny on May 07, 2013, 06:11:59 PM
How much is the Crunch going for in the US at the moment? There seem to be going for £100 in the UK. That is US$150. Has Leatherman ceased production on the Crunch?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: stealth007s on May 07, 2013, 06:29:56 PM
How much is the Crunch going for in the US at the moment? There seem to be going for £100 in the UK. That is US$150. Has Leatherman ceased production on the Crunch?

The Crunch is very much alive and well in production the last time I checked. Looks like it goes anywhere from $75-$100US. It just depends on where you can find them.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: colt 1911 on May 07, 2013, 09:06:15 PM
How much is the Crunch going for in the US at the moment? There seem to be going for £100 in the UK. That is US$150. Has Leatherman ceased production on the Crunch?

70.87 amazon
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mercury on May 08, 2013, 04:20:13 AM
Amazing that it's still going, as I've never even heard of them outside this forum and LM's website.  None of the stores in my area carry much more than ST300's, Waves, and Rebars.  I love my crunch and carry it every day, I can't imagine they would retire it. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 08, 2013, 04:53:29 AM
Amazing that it's still going, as I've never even heard of them outside this forum and LM's website.  None of the stores in my area carry much more than ST300's, Waves, and Rebars.  I love my crunch and carry it every day, I can't imagine they would retire it.
Well Mercury, welcome to the group, glad you like it Unfortunately I have to retire :( JR
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MultiMat on May 08, 2013, 05:01:42 AM
Amazing that it's still going, as I've never even heard of them outside this forum and LM's website.  None of the stores in my area carry much more than ST300's, Waves, and Rebars.  I love my crunch and carry it every day, I can't imagine they would retire it.

Sadly I can if they are not making money on them :think:. I suspect LM does not move a lot of Crunch's  :think: so if for what ever reason LM needed to reduce their product range .....

I hope not because it would have to be one of the cleverest designs that works terrifically well.
As LM brings out new models they do tend to retire older ones , I sure hope the Crunch keeps kicking on  :think: :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mercury on May 08, 2013, 06:34:00 AM
Amazing that it's still going, as I've never even heard of them outside this forum and LM's website.  None of the stores in my area carry much more than ST300's, Waves, and Rebars.  I love my crunch and carry it every day, I can't imagine they would retire it.

Sadly I can if they are not making money on them :think:. I suspect LM does not move a lot of Crunch's  :think: so if for what ever reason LM needed to reduce their product range .....

I hope not because it would have to be one of the cleverest designs that works terrifically well.
As LM brings out new models they do tend to retire older ones , I sure hope the Crunch keeps kicking on  :think: :think:

I think there is some solidarity to it that will guarantee it's place in the line up for a while.  I hope at least.  Leatherman has retired some awesome tools though, so you never know. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Outback in Idaho on May 08, 2013, 07:02:44 AM
  Have intelligence from a good source that said the Crunch was more along the lines of one of Tim Leatherman's original ideas. If anything it might get better. Past that I doubt it will fade away without something even more awesome to replace it.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: hennypenny on May 08, 2013, 10:02:38 AM
Amazing that it's still going, as I've never even heard of them outside this forum and LM's website.  None of the stores in my area carry much more than ST300's, Waves, and Rebars.  I love my crunch and carry it every day, I can't imagine they would retire it.

Sadly I can if they are not making money on them :think:. I suspect LM does not move a lot of Crunch's  :think: so if for what ever reason LM needed to reduce their product range .....

I hope not because it would have to be one of the cleverest designs that works terrifically well.
As LM brings out new models they do tend to retire older ones , I sure hope the Crunch keeps kicking on  :think: :think:

I think there is some solidarity to it that will guarantee it's place in the line up for a while.  I hope at least.  Leatherman has retired some awesome tools though, so you never know.
The other reason why the Crunch is not selling well is because there is now a Crunch clone, which sells for a fraction of the price of the Crunch, i.e. under £9. I've just bought one and will report back on the quality of it.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mercury on May 08, 2013, 05:32:38 PM
Interesting.

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on May 10, 2013, 06:43:51 AM
I love my Crunch.  While it's not my most used LM, it's my favorite.  Except for the Juices, I think it's the best balance of form and function of any LM.

Mine has been living in my cycling toolkit, in a water bottle cage on my bike for the last year.  Although, I've been seriously considering trying it out as an EDC tool.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mercury on May 10, 2013, 06:47:00 AM
I have been EDCing mine lately, it disappears on my belt and I find I use the locking pliers more than I thought I would.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dunc on May 10, 2013, 08:25:06 AM
I just recently acquired one with 0303 date codes  :multi:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: rhempstock on May 15, 2013, 11:51:31 PM
Finally got a friend for my Surge

(http://s21.postimg.org/xooykzyd3/20130515_160331.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on June 16, 2013, 02:01:06 AM
I love my Crunch.  While it's not my most used LM, it's my favorite.  Except for the Juices, I think it's the best balance of form and function of any LM.

Mine has been living in my cycling toolkit, in a water bottle cage on my bike for the last year.  Although, I've been seriously considering trying it out as an EDC tool.
Finally did it.  Now EDCing my Crunch as a companion to my Work Champ.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JAfromMn on June 16, 2013, 04:23:45 AM
I really want to join this club.

my 4inch vise grips will get me by till then.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: nervium on June 16, 2013, 08:53:56 AM
mine is on the way :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on June 17, 2013, 03:34:16 AM
Here's a copy of the post I just made over in the "EDC a Crunch?" thread.

I know the first day I carry the Crunch, I'll need a small saw, or an awl, or both...once I've carried something I can't easily give it up.  And it's an excuse to get another SAK.
You hit the nail on the head here... the Crunch is the best possible combination with a larger SAK! 

I carry my Work Champ on my EDC bag without fail.  It does 90% of the day to day tasks I come across; I rarely need pliers.  However, when I do, it's usually to hold something, clamp something together or shut, loosen a tough fastener, etc.  So for me, the Crunch is perfect for those tasks, and compliments a SAK so well.

I used to EDC one of my Juices, or my Skeletool CX, but now that I'm carrying my Crunch with my Work Champ, I've been able to repurpose them all to my various hiking and outdoors packs, where they come in very useful.  But for my urban needs, nothing goes better with a SAK than a Crunch.

I'll echo Def's sentiments from his review; the Crunch is one of the best thought-out and designed MT's I've encountered in my limited experience, it's design is simply inspired...  Perhaps one reason I don't have more is because the Crunch is such a great and useful tool.

Get yourself a Crunch and pair it up with a good SAK like a Vic Ranger or Handyman, or a Wenger like a Ranger 78, and you'll have a 1 - 2 punch that will handle just about anything you'll come across that doesn't require a specialized or dedicated purpose tool.

Oh, and I have a wrist lanyard on mine that I do use the lanyard ring for; mostly to make it easier to pull it out of the sheath I keep it in on the strap of my EDC bag.  Given how the Crunch works, I typically unclip the lanyard from it anyway.  But, I can also clip it back on when I want, to keep the tool ready when I need it, while I'm doing various tasks; those are my primary uses for the lanyard, and it definitely helps make the tool easier to use.   :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: neillcurrie on June 17, 2013, 04:03:52 PM
Hi
Long time Cruncher here, date code is 0799 in both handles. So like a classic car, motorbike or other fine piece of equipment the serials all match.  :) My wife bought it for me as a Birthday gift several years ago.
Maybe you fellow Crunchers are aware the simple (non-destructive) mod which enables using a power  jig-saw blade with your Crunch..........or actually with any locking-jawed plier that has a wire-cutter area.
This link is from my bloghttp://blogericious.blogspot.com/2013/06/leatherman-crunch-saw-mod.html.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: RamoN on June 17, 2013, 09:12:12 PM
Hi
Long time Cruncher here, date code is 0799 in both handles. So like a classic car, motorbike or other fine piece of equipment the serials all match.  :) My wife bought it for me as a Birthday gift several years ago.
Maybe you fellow Crunchers are aware the simple (non-destructive) mod which enables using a power  jig-saw blade with your Crunch..........or actually with any locking-jawed plier that has a wire-cutter area.
This link is from my bloghttp://blogericious.blogspot.com/2013/06/leatherman-crunch-saw-mod.html.

Nice tip  :tu: Have you come up with any ideas to hold any other tool on the crunch jaws? I still dont have a crunch but i will solve that soon..
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: neillcurrie on June 17, 2013, 09:34:34 PM
Hi
Long time Cruncher here, date code is 0799 in both handles. So like a classic car, motorbike or other fine piece of equipment the serials all match.  :) My wife bought it for me as a Birthday gift several years ago.
Maybe you fellow Crunchers are aware the simple (non-destructive) mod which enables using a power  jig-saw blade with your Crunch..........or actually with any locking-jawed plier that has a wire-cutter area.
This link is from my bloghttp://blogericious.blogspot.com/2013/06/leatherman-crunch-saw-mod.html.

Nice tip  :tu: Have you come up with any ideas to hold any other tool on the crunch jaws? I still dont have a crunch but i will solve that soon..

Well, all I figured needed covering with the Crunch was a saw blade. With the Hex driver in the handle it already covers any driving needs.
I do often like having and using a decent pair of scissors too, but I can't figure out how to add that capability......short of adding them as an inside tool, but then losing some other useful appendage. Besides, there's little that I can't do with a blade that I can do with scissors, so the gain's marginal anyway.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: nervium on June 19, 2013, 12:02:00 AM
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,45636.0.html
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: obonaven on August 29, 2013, 09:11:44 PM
Just scored a used (looks brand new!) Crunch off Ebay.  $40, no sheath.  Very nice tool.  I've read mentions of a pocket clip but I have not had the opportunity to see any pics of the pocket clip.  Can anyone enlighten me? 

also what sheath are you all using to carry it?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: goose2283 on September 09, 2013, 10:30:39 PM
I'm about to join the Crunch club as well. I just ordered it from Amazon; should be here later this week. I've been lusting after it for years, and finally decided to jump on it.

My Squirt E4 comes in handy on a regular basis, so it will probably stay close at hand, but I've found myself missing the pliers on the Surge on a regular basis since rotating it out of my EDC. I'm hoping the Crunch will fill the void and then some, while being a bit smaller and lighter.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rs217 on November 04, 2013, 06:16:42 PM
Had to replace the kitchen faucet and drain assembly today. The Crunch did the entire job like a champ. No other tools needed. I love using it.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JAfromMn on November 04, 2013, 11:51:28 PM
I'm in

(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/JAfromMn/temporary_zps46bc8a20.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: stealth007s on November 04, 2013, 11:52:19 PM
I'm in

(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/JAfromMn/temporary_zps46bc8a20.jpg)

Welcome :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JAfromMn on November 04, 2013, 11:54:44 PM
I'm very happy to join this club.

its a great tool.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syndicate on November 05, 2013, 01:55:37 AM
going to be getting my other 2 back-up crunch's soon :multi:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Craiger on November 08, 2013, 07:24:19 AM
I've had a Crunch for a few weeks now. The locking pliers are awesome and makes me want to take it everywhere. I was surprised by the shortness of the blade and file, and as such said tools are not quite big enough for a solo EDC at work. I usually back it up with the ST300.

Unfortunately, I tweaked the Crunch somehow and now the handles "click" and slightly shift when squeezing. It looks like the inner rail pops off one side of the "V" where the inner rails meet the handle indentations. Not sure if I can tweak it back (still not really sure what is wrong), but it doesn't seem to change the functions at all.

Here it is when I had to do some welding and needed another set of locking pliers.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/10737715713_a7be2f1d42_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/climbercraig66/10737715713/)
Photo0301 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/climbercraig66/10737715713/#) by climbercraig66 (http://www.flickr.com/people/climbercraig66/), on Flickr

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3771/10737501804_b8d38cbf62_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/climbercraig66/10737501804/)
Photo0302 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/climbercraig66/10737501804/#) by climbercraig66 (http://www.flickr.com/people/climbercraig66/), on Flickr
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rs217 on November 09, 2013, 02:17:43 AM
I firmly believe the Crunch is perfect in every way.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: stealth007s on November 10, 2013, 07:10:00 AM
I firmly believe the Crunch is perfect in every way.

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on November 10, 2013, 06:39:18 PM
I firmly believe the Crunch is perfect in every way.


It is a great tool for sure. I keep one handy most of the time.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ITGeek on November 20, 2013, 07:22:01 PM
I picked up a Crunch on Monday as a desk drawer, heavy duty backup to my EDC CT41.  Hopefully it makes a good pairing for IT server room jobs.

I didn't expect the crunch would be as compact as it is, or that I'd end up addicted to the "flip open".  It finally convinced me to give up my lurking ways, and finally post.  Defiantly a unique MT.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AlephZero on November 20, 2013, 07:28:25 PM
Welcome to the forum ITgeek! I'm sure you'll find the Crunch to be a great MT... Now to get all the rest :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sparkydave on January 23, 2014, 01:03:01 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/23/aha9ubaj.jpg)

I'm in!


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: kkokkolis on January 23, 2014, 02:15:24 PM
I think that Crunch should contain a different set of scale tools, because it isn't a general standalone multitool. One will have to also use a Surge or somethnig that allready contains files, knives etc. A bit holder and some unique tools would be handy.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on January 23, 2014, 04:51:06 PM
I think that Crunch should contain a different set of scale tools, because it isn't a general standalone multitool. One will have to also use a Surge or somethnig that allready contains files, knives etc. A bit holder and some unique tools would be handy.

Shazam ! And your wish has been granted. 
Just unscrew the lock adjusting screw all the way out and you'll find a standard 1/4 hex bit driver  :pok:  ;)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: colt 1911 on January 23, 2014, 05:50:51 PM
I like the crunch paired with a champ, IMHO that combo pretty much covers all the bases.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/24/e8ydu6u7.jpg)


Swiss Army knives .


Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Yadda on February 14, 2014, 08:01:15 PM
Another pool I jumped into today. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Toolslinger on February 22, 2014, 01:31:57 AM
Picked mine up a couple days ago. Had one prior but I think it got sold...  :cry:

Glad to be back in the club. It's a unique tool and has it's own particular fiddle factor.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mr Biriyani on March 02, 2014, 04:08:15 PM
I got my Crunch a few days ago. Love this tool. Very smooth action. old square style look to it.
Yet a bit smaller than i thought it would be.
Here it is next to the Grappler. Sorry for crappy Iphone pics.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Toolslinger on March 24, 2014, 01:56:33 AM
Posting a pic of my Crunch to make membership official.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: captain spaulding on March 24, 2014, 01:59:55 AM
I got my Crunch a few days ago. Love this tool. Very smooth action. old square style look to it.
Yet a bit smaller than i thought it would be.
Here it is next to the Grappler. Sorry for crappy Iphone pics.

Everyone always says its smaller than they expected when referring to the Crunch. Nothing bad about that it just is portrayed as a larger tool.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on March 24, 2014, 03:22:10 AM
My Crunch got put to good use yesterday pulling tent pegs out of very hard ground.  So much easier to use a tool with locking pliers when you have to grip and twist/wriggle/rotate at the same time.  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Theo on June 10, 2014, 07:16:11 AM
does anyone else's Crunch do this?

I'm just wondering if this is a bug or a feature...
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: captain spaulding on June 10, 2014, 07:32:23 AM
does anyone else's Crunch do this?

I'm just wondering if this is a bug or a feature...

Never seen that before.  :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: bmot on June 10, 2014, 07:57:09 AM
does anyone else's Crunch do this?

I'm just wondering if this is a bug or a feature...

Never seen that before.  :think:


The rivet that holds the locking bar not well peened?  :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Yadda on July 02, 2014, 05:33:06 AM
Finally got around to posting mine.

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on July 02, 2014, 06:45:36 AM
Nice Crunch Y. Have you got to use it much yet.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on July 02, 2014, 06:57:25 AM
Here is mine. EDCed for six plus months now. It has a style to it that I like.

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5588/14485757814_a7ca2e0995.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o54i85)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: kkokkolis on July 02, 2014, 03:01:07 PM
Sompebody has to help me to join this club.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on July 02, 2014, 03:57:51 PM
Been a member for a little bit I guess I never got around to posting a picture of mine. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ioch on July 20, 2014, 10:55:11 PM
My favorite Leatherman for now.
I carry it in old wave holster with set of bits and an extender. Makes this tool even more versatile.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on July 20, 2014, 11:21:18 PM
My favorite Leatherman for now.
I carry it in old wave holster with set of bits and an extender. Makes this tool even more versatile.

 :pok:

 :worthless:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Yadda on July 23, 2014, 04:53:27 PM
Nice Crunch Y. Have you got to use it much yet.

No,  I don't have much opportunity to use it.  I work in an office all day and rarely have a daily need for a large multi.  I bought it on the cheap so if it sits for a while before I get to use it I'm okay with that.

Sorry about the late response. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: eddie1115 on October 10, 2014, 11:49:03 PM
Just got my first Crunch.  Been eyeing them for a couple years, just hadn't pulled the trigger yet.  Was gifted this one :)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/10/1a82f45be400a5ec0de592c07724f563.jpg)

Anyway, it's really hard to put down!  Lots of little intricacies that fit perfectly together...it's an impressive piece of engineering.  I'm sure most of you were already aware, just sharing :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Kukamunga on October 11, 2014, 01:07:27 AM
Just got my first Crunch.  Been eyeing them for a couple years, just hadn't pulled the trigger yet.  Was gifted this one :)

Anyway, it's really hard to put down!  Lots of little intricacies that fit perfectly together...it's an impressive piece of engineering.  I'm sure most of you were already aware, just sharing :)

Nice gift!  The engineering comments were my initial thoughts too.  I'd say it's no mean feat what they did there.  It's a great tool - even if it was just the locking pliers.  They honestly work as well as any locking pliers I've used/owned - and at that better than many.

It doesn't suck that it has a great satin SS finish either.  Not into glare and shine - yeesh.  Yeah, I keep looking for reasons to use it.  Definitely one of the best LM has produced - IMO.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: eddie1115 on October 11, 2014, 01:44:32 AM


Just got my first Crunch.  Been eyeing them for a couple years, just hadn't pulled the trigger yet.  Was gifted this one :)

Anyway, it's really hard to put down!  Lots of little intricacies that fit perfectly together...it's an impressive piece of engineering.  I'm sure most of you were already aware, just sharing :)

Nice gift!  The engineering comments were my initial thoughts too.  I'd say it's no mean feat what they did there.  It's a great tool - even if it was just the locking pliers.  They honestly work as well as any locking pliers I've used/owned - and at that better than many.

It doesn't suck that it has a great satin SS finish either.  Not into glare and shine - yeesh.  Yeah, I keep looking for reasons to use it.  Definitely one of the best LM has produced - IMO.

 :cheers:

+1 Well said, agreed with all of that :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: hiraethus on October 11, 2014, 11:28:02 PM
I'm in.  :tu:  Picked one up s/h off JAfromMN.  Wow, it's nicely made and should come in really handy in my bike toolkit. It'd pair really well with a Huntsman or Farmer and Style PS for a well rounded compact to setup too.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: babola on October 12, 2014, 12:45:15 AM
Agree with statements and observations already made re Crunch.  :drink:

They did a fantastic job with this one. Add to that the fact it is slowly becoming the longest ever produced tool in unchanged form by LM ever, looking to come only second to the original PST which had an uninterrupted 20+ year run and only few years lagging behind Mini Tool's long run.

I own the one from '00 and while I used it few times I needed vice pliers it's pretty much reduced to being a shelf queen and something to play with from time to time.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on October 12, 2014, 07:38:22 AM
Here is mine. EDCed for six plus months now. It has a style to it that I like.

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5588/14485757814_a7ca2e0995.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o54i85)



Handy arent they!     :tu:       :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on October 12, 2014, 07:59:45 AM
Here is mine. EDCed for six plus months now. It has a style to it that I like.

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5588/14485757814_a7ca2e0995.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o54i85)



Handy arent they!     :tu:       :)

Very.  :salute:  I've used it heaps more than I ever thought I would.  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on October 12, 2014, 11:50:38 PM
 :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: pfrsantos on October 13, 2014, 04:44:48 PM
I just read the thread title as The Church Owners Thread...

 :facepalm: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: kmfdm on February 04, 2015, 01:38:44 PM
Here`s my Crunch. It`s dated 10.11 I got it 06.12. Once i broke the small flathead it is a bit shorter now. I do not remember how were the pliers at first place but now they are not closing like should be. Is this normal or have i abused them dunno  :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Weasel on February 04, 2015, 05:09:40 PM
The crunch is my most used multitool
It's like a third hand for holding things together
, I would like another one as a spare.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Biker_Bob on March 08, 2015, 06:52:32 PM
Love them, I've got 7 at the moment.
Here are some picks of my favourite, modified to make it UK legal EDC - the blade has been converted to an outside tang opener.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: kkokkolis on March 08, 2015, 07:20:34 PM
I used to EDC the Crunch for a while and I love to play with it. I would like to EDC it in the future and to do so I need a kind of clip to clip it on my Shield Skinth. Can you recommend me an easy solution?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Biker_Bob on March 08, 2015, 07:34:30 PM
I've use a Leatherman Kick belt clip on mine.
Because I've replaced the knife pivot with a bolt, the clip fits under the head (on the opposite side to the brass thumb nut in the pictures). To stop it rotating I just used two dabs of MIG weld at the edge.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: kkokkolis on March 08, 2015, 09:31:33 PM
May I see a pic please?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on March 08, 2015, 11:02:31 PM
Pic from matt2silver.

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b510/matt2silver/Crunchco_zps34d65874.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/matt2silver/media/Crunchco_zps34d65874.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mr. Whippy on March 08, 2015, 11:28:35 PM
Ok so there was a screw that broke off when trying to attach a butt hinge.  Only the tiniest of tip was left exposed.  It was so small that the standard small ViseGrip could not hold it with enough force to twist out the broken  off screw.

However, the Crunch jaws are pretty finely machined and I was able to grab enough to twist it out a bit at a time until I could get a proper hold of it:

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/Dogbone/20150305_181739_zpsinfzkgjv.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: kkokkolis on March 09, 2015, 10:57:12 AM
Pic from matt2silver.

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b510/matt2silver/Crunchco_zps34d65874.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/matt2silver/media/Crunchco_zps34d65874.jpg.html)
So, I have to remove the rivets and use torx replacements to do that.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on March 09, 2015, 11:26:39 AM
So, I have to remove the rivets and use torx replacements to do that.
You remove the knurled Crunch screw and replace it with the torx screw included with the Kick Pocket Clip.
Going by the pics you will need to do a little work to the Crunch handle so the pocket clip sits right.
Have a look at this thread (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,54488.0.html) for an idea of what I mean. Of course I could be wrong and metro or matt will correct me.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Biker_Bob on March 13, 2015, 04:41:30 PM
Gerber Grappler  :facepalm:

Being a fan of the Crunch, I was interested when I spotted a Gerber Grappler in a shop. I asked for a look at it - well, I couldn't hide my distaste, the thing was just horrible! It was huge and heavy, the self-locking mechanism adjustment was difficult to get to. The over-centre action, almost feels like it reduces the power felt at the tips of the jaws.
The external tools are poor too, the knife is OK, but the cross-head driver is 2D and that pry-bar is completely useless as far as I can tell.
I was considering getting a Grappler to add to my collection (I have an Irwin Vicegrip too), but having seen one I am completely cured of my desire to own one!
I'm not a Gerber hater either, I've had several Gerbers and had good success with them.

I'll stick with my modded Crunch - it's the king of the multitool.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ToolJoe on January 21, 2016, 04:11:15 PM


  I came across a Crunch for sale. I have carried other Leathermans in the past and I wasn't crazy about them. This would be carried as a complement to an SAK. Do all of you guys find this more useful as opposed to a traditional Leatherman?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: clown on January 21, 2016, 04:22:36 PM
I just ordered a Crunch last night!  Can't wait to become a member of the club!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on January 21, 2016, 05:13:40 PM
I just ordered a Crunch last night!  Can't wait to become a member of the club!

The Crunch doesn't get a lot of chatter but I think most who have one is pretty happy, I know I am. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on January 21, 2016, 07:41:22 PM
I'm a huge Crunch fan. I've been carrying and using one for over 4 years now.  It has helped me out on numerous occasions where a regular needle nose Leatherman would have been ineffective.  If I used needle nose pliers on a regular basis I would carry something else. Since I don't the Crunch has worked perfectly for me.  The serrated blade while not very long is beautifully designed and very aggressive. The phillips is nicely formed and has good reach.  The file is decently aggressive. I have really come to appreciate the wire stripper in the handle and I often use the hex bit adapter with the bit extender.  Short of changing a tire on my truck there is very little that can't be accomplished with a Crunch and a SAK :tu:

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: captain spaulding on January 21, 2016, 08:48:05 PM
I love my Crunch. I do not use it much, but love it non the less and the design is awesome. Now if they would just make it in Black Oxide.  :drool:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on January 21, 2016, 11:55:10 PM
I love my Crunch. I do not use it much, but love it non the less and the design is awesome. Now if they would just make it in Black Oxide.  :drool:

 :gimme:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on January 22, 2016, 12:18:00 AM


  I came across a Crunch for sale. I have carried other Leathermans in the past and I wasn't crazy about them. This would be carried as a complement to an SAK. Do all of you guys find this more useful as opposed to a traditional Leatherman?

I really like my Crunch because of the locking pliers, which can also work as an extra hand in some cirumstances.  They can be used as normal (semi-blunt) pliers, but they are a bit fiddly to deploy. If you have a use for locking pliers but don't need needle nose pliers frequently then they are hard to beat in the MT universe.  If I wanted to use regular pliers often then other MTs may be more suitable.  They are quite compact when folded up, and surprisingly robust for their size.  One useful feature that many overlook is the 1/4 hex bit driver in the handle.

I think they'd go well with a SAK as the SAK could supply the tools a Crunch lacks (PE blade, screwdrivers, opener/s etc)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on January 22, 2016, 01:44:36 AM
I love this review on the Leatherman website: http://www.leatherman.com/crunch-1.html#pdpReviewsTab

Quote
8/27/2015
VICE TYPE PLIERS ARE SO UNDERESTIMATED
By Marty
from Auckland, New Zealand

I'm so gutted, I lost mine & now I hear they're discontinued. seriously leatherman please send me any last pair you have in stock. these are seriously cool, look what they do:

portable vice, clamp, pliers, spanner, pot handle, hot object holder, extra handle on anything, replacement door handle, faucet handle, replacement stearing wheel, fish hook remover, drill (clamped onto cutting bit), hammer, emergency window breaker, hacksaw by clamping broken blade, Bend metal/wire (e.g wire tie twister), Drill Press Clamp, Extract broken bolts/screws, Heat sink,Hold one end of a long cut when sawing, Hold small items while drilling or cutting, Hold together bags with broken zippers (from the inside), Instant step for climbing, Door lock (especially public toilets with broken lock),Loosen bottle caps (e.g glue & nail polish bottles), Loosen rounded nuts, Pipe wrench, Plumb weight, Portable stand for a camera/selfie stick (weld screws with the appropriate thread on to the Vies-Grip Locking Pliers),Remove broken corkscrews from corks, Remove staples and nails, Repair jewellery, Replace missing knobs (e.g TV tuner), Seal/block hoses, Stretch upholstery & hold it, Temporary shelf support, Unscrew broken lightbulbs, needle sterilizer (hold it in flame), red hot poker holdereriously people, this model must bu can do:

Discontinued :think:
Say it ain't so :ahhh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on January 22, 2016, 01:51:48 AM

Still on LM's website

http://www.leatherman.com/crunch-1.html#q=Crunch&start=1
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 22, 2016, 02:42:40 AM
I really think it's the coolest looking m/t out there!  I'd love to add one to my collection soon, but it's on the holding pattern behind some of my other wants right now. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ToolJoe on January 26, 2016, 05:35:37 PM
Do all the tools on the Crunch lock?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on January 26, 2016, 05:51:51 PM
Do all the tools on the Crunch lock?

Yes.  There are tools on one side only and they all lock.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: clown on January 29, 2016, 02:28:32 AM
My new (to me) Crunch finally arrived!  Super cool tool.  Smaller than I anticipated but that's not bad in my eyes.  Unfortunately it arrived with a damaged Phillips driver.  I think the seller just forgot to mention it.  They were kind enough to refund me enough to pay for a small flat rate box so it will be going to LM for repair after I play with it for a few days.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JBW1 on January 29, 2016, 02:42:47 AM
If i had to keep just one LM the crunch would be it. I found out how much i would always use my needle nose LM many times  in circumstances where locking pliers were needed. Im noticing im not leaving so many mauled bolt heads in my wake. I didn't know I need the Crunch till i got it!


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JBW1 on January 29, 2016, 02:45:40 AM
But a Crunch on my belt accompanied by bit kit and extension, also a Wave on a pocket clip. Every thing i need most days


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: clown on January 29, 2016, 03:35:09 AM
Yeah the Crunch has the perfect set of tools to cover my MT needs at work.  It's just a little small for that job.  Will have to stick to my ST300 for that role until they make a SuperCrunch.  But I can see the current Crunch as a great glove box or garage tool.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ToolJoe on January 29, 2016, 03:43:48 AM


   I have had needlenose plier based Leathermans in the past and didn't get along with them. Does anyone think a Crunch might serve my purposes better?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JBW1 on January 29, 2016, 04:08:56 AM
Only one way to find out


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JBW1 on January 29, 2016, 04:13:36 AM

Yeah the Crunch has the perfect set of tools to cover my MT needs at work.  It's just a little small for that job.  Will have to stick to my ST300 for that role until they make a SuperCrunch.  But I can see the current Crunch as a great glove box or garage tool.
Have you put it to the test or just assuming that its too small, because i felt the same way at first. But it's become an essential tool daily. Give it a fair shot bro, you wont regret it


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ToolJoe on January 29, 2016, 04:14:44 AM
You guys aren't helping this  :ahhh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: clown on January 29, 2016, 04:47:59 AM

Yeah the Crunch has the perfect set of tools to cover my MT needs at work.  It's just a little small for that job.  Will have to stick to my ST300 for that role until they make a SuperCrunch.  But I can see the current Crunch as a great glove box or garage tool.
Have you put it to the test or just assuming that its too small, because i felt the same way at first. But it's become an essential tool daily. Give it a fair shot bro, you wont regret it


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Haven't brought it  on the job yet but I've been using the ST 300 everyday for years now and I know that the longer tools def come in handy.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JBW1 on February 05, 2016, 04:23:13 AM

Yeah the Crunch has the perfect set of tools to cover my MT needs at work.  It's just a little small for that job.  Will have to stick to my ST300 for that role until they make a SuperCrunch.  But I can see the current Crunch as a great glove box or garage tool.
Have you put it to the test or just assuming that its too small, because i felt the same way at first. But it's become an essential tool daily. Give it a fair shot bro, you wont regret it


Haven't brought it  on the job yet but I've been using the ST 300 everyday for years now and I know that the longer tools def come in handy.

Ah, the Crunch would compliment the ST nicely :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: hammerlykins on February 07, 2016, 12:13:27 AM
This forum is going to get me in so much trouble with my wife haha I caved and finally got the Crunch...and I LOVE it


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on February 07, 2016, 12:17:26 AM
This forum is going to get me in so much trouble with my wife haha I caved and finally got the Crunch...and I LOVE it


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Just make sure to complete things on the "honey do list" often.  The Crunch is a terrific tool Congrats. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on February 07, 2016, 03:20:12 AM
Just make sure to complete things on the "honey do list" often.  The Crunch is a terrific tool Congrats.

Exactly :tu: A couple of weeks ago I used the Crunch, exclusively, to fix a dripping faucet in the bathroom that was driving my wife nuts.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: arbonara on February 10, 2016, 09:20:42 PM
Crunch was the first LM tool I owned and got me into the world of multi-tools. It's a tool i still use regularly and love.
A great piece of engineering and design!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on February 11, 2016, 01:12:07 AM
Crunch was the first LM tool I owned and got me into the world of multi-tools. It's a tool i still use regularly and love.
A great piece of engineering and design!

This is pretty neat to hear.  I would not have guessed a Crunch would be most first LM.  Great to hear you are still getting use from it.  It would be awesome to see it in BO.  I wonder what LM thinking is on whether or not to BO a tool  :think: 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 12, 2016, 09:13:15 PM
A BO Crunch would be awesome!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: arbonara on February 12, 2016, 10:48:17 PM
Yeah it was a gift when I was doing an engineering degree - always a fan of the more unique tools (and practical!)
I now have a Rebar to fill the gap in tools but the Crunch is still fantastic.
BO version would be amazing but I don't see LM doing any updates to this tool anytime soon :(
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: mapletaffy on February 15, 2016, 03:07:35 PM
After years of lust, I finally have a leather man crunch! I love locking pliers, locking pliers are life locking pliers are love. In my trade I use clamping tools daily, so I'm loving having a pocket pair for when the tool belt is off. I've been carrying the kershaw leek these days and I just had a huge nerd out when I clipped it to my crunch sheath. I always have my mini champ on my keychain so I think I've found my urban nessmuk trio!
(http://i.imgur.com/3C79fG3.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/3guNa9V.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: NKlamerus on March 16, 2016, 06:28:39 AM
Hey, I wanna join the club too...

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/Multitools/042920101653.jpg)

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/Multitools/042920101654.jpg)

(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/Multitools/042920101655.jpg)

~ evil ~

Any chance we can see the needle nose heads?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mr Biriyani on March 16, 2016, 09:47:21 AM
After years of lust, I finally have a leather man crunch! I love locking pliers, locking pliers are life locking pliers are love. In my trade I use clamping tools daily, so I'm loving having a pocket pair for when the tool belt is off. I've been carrying the kershaw leek these days and I just had a huge nerd out when I clipped it to my crunch sheath. I always have my mini champ on my keychain so I think I've found my urban nessmuk trio!
(http://i.imgur.com/3C79fG3.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/3guNa9V.jpg)
Congrats to the Crunch it´s a great tool. :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ToolJoe on March 16, 2016, 09:08:10 PM
Crunch pictures look good. I did not see them lalalala :whistle:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on March 16, 2016, 09:49:06 PM
Crunch pictures look good. I did not see them lalalala :whistle:

NK just posted one for sale  :pok:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 18, 2016, 03:22:27 PM
 :think: Not sure if I ever posted pics of my Crunch anywhere on here or not but here is a few :tu:

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/poncho6556/20160317_205523.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/poncho6556/media/20160317_205523.jpg.html)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/poncho6556/20160317_205223.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/poncho6556/media/20160317_205223.jpg.html)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/poncho6556/20160317_205247.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/poncho6556/media/20160317_205247.jpg.html)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/poncho6556/20160317_205318.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/poncho6556/media/20160317_205318.jpg.html)

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 18, 2016, 09:53:13 PM
Nice one Poncho!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on March 18, 2016, 09:55:35 PM
Nice one Poncho!

The Crunch doesn't get much love but I'd say its a well loved tool by those who have one.  I know I enjoy mine quite a bit. I do really wish they'd BO it  :dd:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 18, 2016, 11:22:38 PM
Nice one Poncho!

The Crunch doesn't get much love but I'd say its a well loved tool by those who have one.  I know I enjoy mine quite a bit. I do really wish they'd BO it  :dd:

Thanks Barry :tu:

Yeah the regular version is so nice a BO version would be lovely :dd:

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: chrono on March 25, 2016, 02:59:45 AM
Got myself a Crunch yesterday. Probably the coolest design from Leatherman yet. Question though, does anyone has the 1/4" drive on his Crunch so tight, that a bit can not be inserted the whole way in? I can only have the bit in for about 2mm, and it is stuck. Any possible adjustment?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on March 25, 2016, 09:03:39 AM
Got myself a Crunch yesterday. Probably the coolest design from Leatherman yet. Question though, does anyone has the 1/4" drive on his Crunch so tight, that a bit can not be inserted the whole way in? I can only have the bit in for about 2mm, and it is stuck. Any possible adjustment?

I haven't noticed that tightness on mine.  Is there a burr or something there that maybe could be filed off with a very small file ?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on March 25, 2016, 04:00:52 PM
I only have one and mine is fine.  Have you tried different 1/4 in drives?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: chrono on March 28, 2016, 02:42:27 AM
The 1/4 drive on my Crunch is just tight. It has some grooves/ ribs on the drive's walls, which I am not sure whether they contribute to the tightness. I tried 1/4" bits from different makers (Wiha, Lisle, Apex), none of which can be inserted the whole way through as with regular drive. A 6mm hex bit went in, though loose, because it is smaller than 1/4". At this point, not much loss for me. I do not plan to use this feature.

Just wonder when Leatherman will incorporate the 1/4" drive with a magnet on the handle though? I have a neat idea (I think  :D) of a hybrid of  ST300 / Surge combo to incorporate the 1/4" drive on the handle. Maybe I should give Leatherman a shout  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ToolJoe on March 28, 2016, 05:47:23 PM
I got a Crunch over the weekend. Mrs. TJ saw me open it up and says I have a problem  :whistle:

I carried it and it is very compact and smaller than it looks in pictures. The pliers work really well for picking up trash and also the wire cutters thought nothing of some fake flowers for a bouquet. I haven't had a chance to play with the bit holder yet.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ToolJoe on March 30, 2016, 04:14:03 PM
I tried some Kobalt bits last night in the holder and they slid right in. This would be a neat feature on more models..
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JBW1 on April 18, 2016, 03:16:44 AM
I got a Crunch over the weekend. Mrs. TJ saw me open it up and says I have a problem  :whistle:

I carried it and it is very compact and smaller than it looks in pictures. The pliers work really well for picking up trash and also the wire cutters thought nothing of some fake flowers for a bouquet. I haven't had a chance to play with the bit holder yet.
those are some interesting tasks :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Biker_Bob on April 18, 2016, 11:20:09 AM
The 1/4 drive on my Crunch is just tight. It has some grooves/ ribs on the drive's walls, which I am not sure whether they contribute to the tightness. I tried 1/4" bits from different makers (Wiha, Lisle, Apex), none of which can be inserted the whole way through as with regular drive. A 6mm hex bit went in, though loose, because it is smaller than 1/4". At this point, not much loss for me. I do not plan to use this feature.

Just wonder when Leatherman will incorporate the 1/4" drive with a magnet on the handle though? I have a neat idea (I think  :D) of a hybrid of  ST300 / Surge combo to incorporate the 1/4" drive on the handle. Maybe I should give Leatherman a shout  :D

I've got 10 Crunches and none of them have this issue. I never put a bit directly into the hex hole however, I always use a 1/4" extender.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 18, 2016, 06:05:41 PM
The 1/4 drive on my Crunch is just tight. It has some grooves/ ribs on the drive's walls, which I am not sure whether they contribute to the tightness. I tried 1/4" bits from different makers (Wiha, Lisle, Apex), none of which can be inserted the whole way through as with regular drive. A 6mm hex bit went in, though loose, because it is smaller than 1/4". At this point, not much loss for me. I do not plan to use this feature.

Just wonder when Leatherman will incorporate the 1/4" drive with a magnet on the handle though? I have a neat idea (I think  :D) of a hybrid of  ST300 / Surge combo to incorporate the 1/4" drive on the handle. Maybe I should give Leatherman a shout  :D

I've got 10 Crunches and none of them have this issue. I never put a bit directly into the hex hole however, I always use a 1/4" extender.

10  :o :ahhh I think I need a pic of that :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :gimme: :drool:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ToolJoe on April 19, 2016, 03:46:27 AM
I got a Crunch over the weekend. Mrs. TJ saw me open it up and says I have a problem  :whistle:

I carried it and it is very compact and smaller than it looks in pictures. The pliers work really well for picking up trash and also the wire cutters thought nothing of some fake flowers for a bouquet. I haven't had a chance to play with the bit holder yet.
those are some interesting tasks :)

I've used this more in the brief time i've had than other MT's in a whole year..
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: kaput on April 19, 2016, 06:47:14 AM
This is next on my list. I'm digging it.

I feel like I really would have some good use for the channel locks in particular, being paired with the rest of the tools on a LM. Although I also wish it had an awl, I use them very frequently. Since it has a bit adapter of sorts I may file down the small flathead to a point and not worry about it.

More pics  :D

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mr Biriyani on April 19, 2016, 12:07:23 PM
Hmm. think i just made a mistake here disregard it.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: lemo on June 15, 2016, 06:38:20 PM
Just got a Crunch and loving it so far. I always feel the flex in other Leatherman pliers heads is a worry when trying to twist and bend stuff. The Crunch is much more capable. When carried with a small SAK with scissors I think this may be a winner.

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/mmmlemons_photos/crunch_zpsv5cocqtu.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 15, 2016, 06:51:21 PM
Yes sir indeed the Crunch is a fine bit of MT :cheers: It does seem to be a beast and though I haven't used it extensively myself any time I have used it it seems to be unstoppable :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: kaput on June 15, 2016, 07:24:34 PM
Is that the lighting making it look two toned? Very cool. This is so on my list of cool tools to get. I just hope LM doesn't make it oop anytime soon.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: lemo on June 15, 2016, 08:26:54 PM
Quote
Is that the lighting making it look two toned?

Yes. Standard stainless.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ToolJoe on June 16, 2016, 05:51:54 PM
I carry a Vic Soldier with my Crunch and it takes care of the saw requirement and it turns out to be a good combo!  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 16, 2016, 06:32:53 PM
I carry a Vic Soldier with my Crunch and it takes care of the saw requirement and it turns out to be a good combo!  :tu:

Yes that sounds like a very good heavy duty combo  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ToolJoe on June 17, 2016, 04:13:56 PM
Hasn't steered me wrong yet  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mercury on June 17, 2016, 07:00:07 PM
I plan on carrying my crunch along with either my ST, Rebar, or Pulse at my new job. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 17, 2016, 07:45:40 PM
I plan on carrying my crunch along with either my ST, Rebar, or Pulse at my new job.

That would put you prepared for nearly any task :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mercury on June 21, 2016, 12:42:23 PM
I plan on carrying my crunch along with either my ST, Rebar, or Pulse at my new job.

That would put you prepared for nearly any task :cheers:

That's what I'm thinking.  I'll throw a 10 in 1 and a pair of 6" channelocks in my cargo pocket and I should be unstoppable.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 23, 2016, 04:25:52 AM
I plan on carrying my crunch along with either my ST, Rebar, or Pulse at my new job.

That would put you prepared for nearly any task :cheers:

That's what I'm thinking.  I'll throw a 10 in 1 and a pair of 6" channelocks in my cargo pocket and I should be unstoppable.

Yeah that would cover about anything :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: kaput on July 06, 2016, 10:02:22 PM
Here's a picture of the oldest Leatherman multi tool still in production! (Looks a little different now)  :multi: the Leatherman crunch!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 06, 2016, 10:13:44 PM
Here's a picture of the oldest Leatherman multi tool still in production! (Looks a little different now)  :multi: the Leatherman crunch!

I believe that even though it is named Mr. Crunch it is the concept tool for the PST :think: Well what the PST started as ;)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: kaput on July 06, 2016, 10:32:58 PM
Here's a picture of the oldest Leatherman multi tool still in production! (Looks a little different now)  :multi: the Leatherman crunch!

I believe that even though it is named Mr. Crunch it is the concept tool for the PST :think: Well what the PST started as ;)
Correct. Tim took the Mr. Crunch around to the different companies like Spaulding etc., and they passed on his idea. Good thing they did right?! Then be modified it into the PST.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 06, 2016, 11:23:27 PM
Here's a picture of the oldest Leatherman multi tool still in production! (Looks a little different now)  :multi: the Leatherman crunch!

I believe that even though it is named Mr. Crunch it is the concept tool for the PST :think: Well what the PST started as ;)
Correct. Tim took the Mr. Crunch around to the different companies like Spaulding etc., and they passed on his idea. Good thing they did right?! Then be modified it into the PST.

He did name the Crunch after Mr. Crunch though to keep the memory of it alive if memory serves me correctly :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: kaput on July 06, 2016, 11:29:21 PM
Here's a picture of the oldest Leatherman multi tool still in production! (Looks a little different now)  :multi: the Leatherman crunch!

I believe that even though it is named Mr. Crunch it is the concept tool for the PST :think: Well what the PST started as ;)
Correct. Tim took the Mr. Crunch around to the different companies like Spaulding etc., and they passed on his idea. Good thing they did right?! Then be modified it into the PST.

He did name the Crunch after Mr. Crunch though to keep the memory of it alive if memory serves me correctly :think:
Yeah, that's what I was getting at, in a round about way I guess haha  :rofl:

It's cool seeing it, also next to that Mr. Crunch on the left is one of the prototype PSTs.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Roman Bureš on August 04, 2016, 08:21:14 AM
I am IN! I like this atipical model!  :tu:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hroHIo9Y764/V6LNmFs88tI/AAAAAAAAR5o/P4KpVDS4wvcCCupWLDCg3ERn0l04P8OTgCCo/s512/IMG_20160803_145016.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on August 04, 2016, 09:32:06 AM
Congratulations Roman.

The Crunch was my very first Leatherman - a gift from SWMBO. That's probably the single biggest reason I started collecting multitools.

I'd been hinting that I wanted a Leatherman, but was thinking of a PST type thing as in my mind at the time, that's what a Leatherman looked like. If she had bought me a PST, or a Wave or something like that I would probably have been quite content!

As it happens she got me a Crunch and I said "this is really cool, but I was after something much simpler", went online and that was that lol.

So whenever she's done the eye-rolling, tutting thing about buying new tools since, I just reminded her it was her fault  :angel:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Roman Bureš on August 14, 2016, 02:24:09 PM
But from time to time two Leathermans are not enough to fix sth...  :-\

(http://img20.rajce.idnes.cz/d2001/13/13110/13110200_f2f994d7d3f1f8897c2687e0d08980fd/images/IMG_20160804_165246.jpg?ver=0)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 14, 2016, 04:10:00 PM
But from time to time two Leathermans are not enough to fix sth...  :-\

(http://img20.rajce.idnes.cz/d2001/13/13110/13110200_f2f994d7d3f1f8897c2687e0d08980fd/images/IMG_20160804_165246.jpg?ver=0)

That is the time I have to break my dedicated tools out :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Roman Bureš on August 14, 2016, 05:51:33 PM
But from time to time two Leathermans are not enough to fix sth...  :-\

(http://img20.rajce.idnes.cz/d2001/13/13110/13110200_f2f994d7d3f1f8897c2687e0d08980fd/images/IMG_20160804_165246.jpg?ver=0)

That is the time I have to break my dedicated tools out :D
While I have been on road on my superbike, my dedicated tools slept in garage...  :think: I had only these LTMs.  :oops:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 18, 2016, 01:30:14 AM
But from time to time two Leathermans are not enough to fix sth...  :-\

(http://img20.rajce.idnes.cz/d2001/13/13110/13110200_f2f994d7d3f1f8897c2687e0d08980fd/images/IMG_20160804_165246.jpg?ver=0)

That is the time I have to break my dedicated tools out :D
While I have been on road on my superbike, my dedicated tools slept in garage...  :think: I had only these LTMs.  :oops:

Oh sorry about that buddy :oops: I understand what you mean now :whistle: Hopefully LM is enough for you next time you have a problem :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ThePeacent on August 18, 2016, 02:02:23 PM
Crunch came in handy today making some wood work and structures...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/CAM03244_zps12pvwmzz.jpg)

nothing like those vise grips when you need them! Strong bite  :ahhh

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/CAM03239_zps4kfqywcu.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 18, 2016, 03:11:33 PM
Crunch came in handy today making some wood work and structures...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/CAM03244_zps12pvwmzz.jpg)

nothing like those vise grips when you need them! Strong bite  :ahhh

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/CAM03239_zps4kfqywcu.jpg)

The bite on the Crunch is one of the best even considering dedicated locking pliers IMO :cheers:

I :like: the pics :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on August 22, 2016, 09:25:44 AM
 :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on August 24, 2016, 09:36:28 PM
I had a very Crunchy weekend at my friend's house in Pittsburgh. They don't have a lot of tools so the Crunch came in very handy.

First, one of the support struts on their deck umbrella was failing but clamping the Crunch in place kept it from sagging while we ate dinner.

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii155/theonew/umbrella_crunch.jpg)

And later it was used to remove some very rusted lag bolts on an old set of stairs I was tasked with demolishing.

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii155/theonew/rusty_bolt_crunch.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 25, 2016, 03:40:26 AM
:)

You just gotta love the Crunch don't ya David :dd: Great pic buddy :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

 :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 25, 2016, 03:41:09 AM
I had a very Crunchy weekend at my friend's house in Pittsburgh. They don't have a lot of tools so the Crunch came in very handy.

First, one of the support struts on their deck umbrella was failing but clamping the Crunch in place kept it from sagging while we ate dinner.

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii155/theonew/umbrella_crunch.jpg)

And later it was used to remove some very rusted lag bolts on an old set of stairs I was tasked with demolishing.

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii155/theonew/rusty_bolt_crunch.jpg)

Some great pics for a great tool Theonew :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
 :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on August 26, 2016, 10:45:48 AM
:)

You just gotta love the Crunch don't ya David :dd: Great pic buddy :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

 :like:


Thank you Poncho!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Karter Larrabee on August 26, 2016, 03:08:49 PM
I have a hard time using the thumb stud to push open the pliers from a closed poition....does anyone else have this ptoblem? Its very stiff....send back to leatherman to fix?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on August 26, 2016, 03:22:08 PM
I have a hard time using the thumb stud to push open the pliers from a closed poition....does anyone else have this ptoblem? Its very stiff....send back to leatherman to fix?

Welcome to the boards mate.   :cheers:   It's not a thumb stud and firm is good.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 26, 2016, 04:22:09 PM
I have a hard time using the thumb stud to push open the pliers from a closed poition....does anyone else have this ptoblem? Its very stiff....send back to leatherman to fix?

Welcome to the boards mate.   :cheers:   It's not a thumb stud and firm is good.

Welcome to :MTO: and what Zoid says is correct :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Karter Larrabee on September 01, 2016, 03:36:10 PM
I have a hard time using the thumb stud to push open the pliers from a closed poition....does anyone else have this ptoblem? Its very stiff....send back to leatherman to fix?

Welcome to the boards mate.   :cheers:   It's not a thumb stud and firm is good.
Shouldn't you be able to use tgat to open the pliers though? Also anyone have any thoughts on a pocket clip for it?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on September 01, 2016, 03:50:28 PM
What do you mean by "thumb stud" Karter?  :think:

Basically, the way it's supposed to operate is you pull the two handles apart, fold up the plier head then attach the "floating handle" to the little spur on the plier head (ah - is that what you meant by thumb stud perhaps? The sticky-out bit?).

You can open a Crunch one-handed but it takes a bit of practice like this impressive individual clever bugger a few years back  :whistle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUOVnL17vMM

I've never seen anyone mod a Crunch with a pocket clip - it wouldn't be that straightforward although anything's technically possible I suppose!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ddogu on September 01, 2016, 04:03:04 PM
 :nothingtoadd: I just wanna announce that I envy you Crunch-y guys!
 :b2t:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Karter Larrabee on September 01, 2016, 04:17:49 PM
What do you mean by "thumb stud" Karter?  :think:

Basically, the way it's supposed to operate is you pull the two handles apart, fold up the plier head then attach the "floating handle" to the little spur on the plier head (ah - is that what you meant by thumb stud perhaps? The sticky-out bit?).

You can open a Crunch one-handed but it takes a bit of practice like this impressive individual clever bugger a few years back  :whistle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUOVnL17vMM

I've never seen anyone mod a Crunch with a pocket clip - it wouldn't be that straightforward although anything's technically possible I suppose!

Yes sir the sticky out bit. Also have you ever tried to take apart the crunch where tge blades are for a pocket clip? Or perhaps drill and tap the crunch itself for a donor pocket clip?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DaveK on September 01, 2016, 04:30:09 PM
Also have you ever tried to take apart the crunch where tge blades are for a pocket clip? Or perhaps drill and tap the crunch itself for a donor pocket clip?

I've taken Crunches apart to repair / refurb, but always assembled them as standard. To attach a clip you'd need a slightly longer pivot I would think as there's not much slack in there.

If you do take one apart - take care not to lose any of the funny shaped washers between the tools - they're a bitch to replace, lol.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on September 01, 2016, 04:40:13 PM
The Kick or Wingman pocket clip should fit with minimal work.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 01, 2016, 05:09:35 PM
If you do get a clip to work let us know :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Karter Larrabee on September 09, 2016, 01:02:46 AM
Anyone tried drilling into a crunch to add a pocket clip
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ThePeacent on October 04, 2016, 10:17:01 PM
part of a nice EDC gear setup

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM05430_zpsbjpi8tfp.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM05429_zpseulqmzga.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: kaput on October 04, 2016, 10:43:28 PM
:o :o :o :D :o :o
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 11, 2016, 10:42:18 PM
Great pics Peacent and you just gotta love the Crunch :dd:

 :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: valvestem125 on November 16, 2016, 07:52:05 PM
I just wanted to get on the record to the fact I own a Crunch, bought it quite a few years ago just to have, not EDC as I was carrying a PST and then a SuperTool 200 in those days.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ThePeacent on November 27, 2016, 12:46:23 AM
Saw, Crush and Cut
Gotta lvoe those three words together    :ahhh

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-11/CAM06229_zpswq8fubve.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ThePeacent on December 01, 2016, 10:02:35 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-11/CAM06222_zpskuosbj0j.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 01, 2016, 10:36:01 PM
Nice ones with the Crunch Peacent :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Biker_Bob on January 21, 2017, 07:06:40 PM
The Kick pocket clip fits the Crunch, sort of, it goes on but needs a dab of weld to stop it rotating.
I've replaced the barrel pivot with a set-screw because I've modded mine to have an external friction folding blade.
Then I added a pair of Victorinox scissors (where the knife used to be) and a PSTII diamond file.
I've made a high torque bit adaptor which can fit in the jaws or be used stand-alone.
Since taking the photos I've reground the knife into a plain edge, which is more use to me than the original serrated.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Biker_Bob on January 21, 2017, 07:08:13 PM
A photo of my EDC set-up.
The Crunch on a lanyard and a clip on "extra pocket" for the bits.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Biker_Bob on January 25, 2017, 10:31:06 PM
Pry bars seem to be all the rage, so I thought I'd try a Shard as the starting point. The Shard is nicely made and I can see the benefits.
However, I don't want to carry multiple multitools so I've converted it into a Crunch accessory pry.
Chopped off and MIG welded both sides to give a good grip in the Crunch jaws. I've also increased the bend angle of the head.
As an aside I was very impressed with the metal from which the Shard is made - it's very hard indeed.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 25, 2017, 11:11:12 PM
Great mod Bob :like: Love that pry bar :tu: I love seeing pics of your Crunch and makes me wish LM would give it an update but I am sure it would still fall short of yours :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: 7.5mas on January 31, 2017, 03:03:23 AM
I've had my Crunch for close to 15 years , it always goes on motorcycle rides,
they pair nicely with a SAK . For me it's all about the vise grips.. just can't beat them. :multi:


Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on January 31, 2017, 06:33:12 AM
Pry bars seem to be all the rage, so I thought I'd try a Shard as the starting point. The Shard is nicely made and I can see the benefits.
However, I don't want to carry multiple multitools so I've converted it into a Crunch accessory pry.
Chopped off and MIG welded both sides to give a good grip in the Crunch jaws. I've also increased the bend angle of the head.
As an aside I was very impressed with the metal from which the Shard is made - it's very hard indeed.

Great idea.   :tu:

The Kershaw A100 uses a similar concept for it's accessory bit holder (ie clamped in the plier jaws), and it also has a longitudinal groove in the jaws to hold a saw blade (eg hacksaw).  There are all sorts of possibilities once you have locking plier jaws with a very tight grip  :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ToolJoe on February 01, 2017, 05:37:57 AM
I've found the Crunch and Vic OH Soldier make a good combo..
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ThePeacent on February 03, 2017, 03:42:15 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-02/20170203_102556_zpshjhtflqf.jpg)

crunch  today!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Biker_Bob on February 04, 2017, 09:00:36 PM
Pry bars seem to be all the rage, so I thought I'd try a Shard as the starting point. The Shard is nicely made and I can see the benefits.
However, I don't want to carry multiple multitools so I've converted it into a Crunch accessory pry.
Chopped off and MIG welded both sides to give a good grip in the Crunch jaws. I've also increased the bend angle of the head.
As an aside I was very impressed with the metal from which the Shard is made - it's very hard indeed.

Great idea.   :tu:

The Kershaw A100 uses a similar concept for it's accessory bit holder (ie clamped in the plier jaws), and it also has a longitudinal groove in the jaws to hold a saw blade (eg hacksaw).  There are all sorts of possibilities once you have locking plier jaws with a very tight grip  :)

The Kershaw is where I got my ideas from  :salute:
The first tool I made was the "high torque" bit driver, but you are right - the locking jaws are the killer feature of all multitools!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ThePeacent on February 05, 2017, 09:05:37 AM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-01/20170124_112541_zpszghil6lc.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 05, 2017, 04:19:57 PM
Just got to love the Crunch :dd:  It still has the old school appeal of LM with it to me :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Biker_Bob on February 05, 2017, 07:01:21 PM
I love the Crunch - I've got 23 of them now and if I see any more at good money I'll buy them too  :drool:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: pauluspaolo on February 20, 2017, 04:16:15 PM
I love the Crunch - I've got 23 of them now and if I see any more at good money I'll buy them too  :drool:

23!!!! In that case I count myself quite lucky that I managed to get hold of a secondhand, but virtually unused, one recently at a very good price. I think it's an excellent tool and surprisingly small/lightweight/pocket friendly yet also extremely well built. It's part of my EDC along with a Wave fitted with a Rebar plier head (which I like because of the replaceable wire cutters) which I keep in my daily bag.

Quality tool - everyone should have one :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on February 21, 2017, 12:53:15 AM
I love the Crunch - I've got 23 of them now and if I see any more at good money I'll buy them too  :drool:

23 Crunches   Wow  !!!!  :o

I suppose as some one who owns 113 PSTs I should be wary of lobbing any rocks towards your glass house   :-[   ::)   :rofl:  )
My defence is that there are a whole lot of different variants in the PST line, and they aren't making them anymore.  ;)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 21, 2017, 01:55:21 AM
I would really love to see a pic with 23 Crunches :dd:

 :pok:

 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Yadda on February 21, 2017, 02:24:57 AM
I love the Crunch - I've got 23 of them now and if I see any more at good money I'll buy them too  :drool:

23 Crunches   Wow  !!!!  :o

I suppose as some one who owns 113 PSTs I should be wary of lobbing any rocks towards your glass house   :-[   ::)   :rofl:  )
My defence is that there are a whole lot of different variants in the PST line, and they aren't making them anymore.  ;)

I use the same logic when buying plierenches.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wallace72 on February 22, 2017, 07:22:01 AM
Maybe a silly question so forgive me. I was looking at purchasing a crunch..or two, and have they always been over 100? I could've sworn seeing them for 70 USD on amazon. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on February 22, 2017, 02:30:25 PM
You can get a new one on E-bay for $80

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=leatherman+mini+tool&_sop=10&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR3.TRC2.A0.H0.Xleatherman+Crunch.TRS1&_nkw=leatherman+Crunch&_sacat=0
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ThePeacent on February 25, 2017, 11:38:01 AM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-01/20170124_112901_zpswvkozou1.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 23, 2017, 12:42:19 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2817/33552190626_67e2ddf0d7_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/T7TKkh)20170322_133305 (https://flic.kr/p/T7TKkh) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2924/33209385740_1f280478d9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SAAMod)20170322_133657 (https://flic.kr/p/SAAMod) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 22, 2017, 07:38:21 AM
Time to bring this thread back to life. Any more neat mods for any of you to show off??


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on May 22, 2017, 11:53:02 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4269/34657092931_37db75a6df_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UNwEi2)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 22, 2017, 11:56:56 AM
Nice one Zoid 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on May 22, 2017, 11:59:16 AM
Nice one Zoid 8) :like:

Cheers.   :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on May 24, 2017, 09:51:41 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4243/34016619454_c80e5c78d4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TPW4QS)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 24, 2017, 12:40:45 PM
Show content
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4243/34016619454_c80e5c78d4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TPW4QS)

 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on May 24, 2017, 12:48:02 PM
Show content
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4243/34016619454_c80e5c78d4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TPW4QS)

 :like: :like:


 :cheers:   :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Smashie on May 24, 2017, 09:26:11 PM
I should have bought one of these ages ago as it's the second oldest tool still in production

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170524/a427d14b8293f45a0302e15f4c2e975a.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 24, 2017, 10:57:25 PM
It is a rather unique and interesting tool :tu: Love the one I have :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on May 24, 2017, 11:26:19 PM
I just might have to get another. Mine came with a pre munched up phillips which isn't ideal.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 25, 2017, 12:04:45 AM
I just might have to get another. Mine came with a pre munched up phillips which isn't ideal.

That would leave the one you have now open to all sorts of mods >:D :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on May 25, 2017, 12:16:22 AM
I just might have to get another. Mine came with a pre munched up phillips which isn't ideal.

That would leave the one you have now open to all sorts of mods >:D :D

If only I knew someone who could mod it.   :dd:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 25, 2017, 12:27:14 PM
I just might have to get another. Mine came with a pre munched up phillips which isn't ideal.

That would leave the one you have now open to all sorts of mods >:D :D

If only I knew someone who could mod it.   :dd:

:shrug:

 :D

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on May 25, 2017, 12:27:56 PM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on May 25, 2017, 12:28:07 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on May 26, 2017, 01:44:24 AM
My wife set up a kind of Rube Goldberg cantilevering tripod for this shoot we were on and needed to tighten an adjustment bolt. To my surprise she pulls out a pair of actual, Irwin 7WR, 7 inch Vise-Grips. The funny thing was that the head was too big to get to the bolt. I pulled out my Crunch and was able to tighten it.

 :tu: CRUNCH FOR THE WIN :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on May 26, 2017, 12:32:01 PM
My wife set up a kind of Rube Goldberg cantilevering tripod for this shoot we were on and needed to tighten an adjustment bolt. To my surprise she pulls out a pair of actual, Irwin 7WR, 7 inch Vise-Grips. The funny thing was that the head was too big to get to the bolt. I pulled out my Crunch and was able to tighten it.

 :tu: CRUNCH FOR THE WIN :tu:

Excellent!!       :tu:   :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ToolJoe on August 08, 2017, 05:22:41 AM
Mine is on my way to it's new home. I will be mailing in my Crunch member club card.  :whistle:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on August 08, 2017, 07:49:50 AM
Mine is on my way to it's new home. I will be mailing in my Crunch member club card.  :whistle:

What happened, did it bite you?  :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on August 08, 2017, 09:29:39 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4230/35507274541_72c78c0838_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W6E4ED)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on August 08, 2017, 09:29:56 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4287/35535191911_0805ed7185_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W989wB)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4093/35496690542_bb95d4e2c0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W5HPpU)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4108/35665606685_4e3bc7315c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WkDyic)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on August 08, 2017, 09:30:06 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4240/35771394526_0304299594_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WuZKku)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: kaput on September 19, 2017, 02:41:28 AM
Do I need a crunch? I have a rebar and wave, and am happy. But I am drawn to the design and enginuity of the crunch and feel like it would be fun to have. Would I use it? I use my regular pliers regularly if not daily, not sure how this different type of grips would translate. (I also carry a knife.)

 :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 19, 2017, 04:21:33 AM
Awesome pics Zoid :o :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 19, 2017, 04:22:18 AM
Do I need a crunch? I have a rebar and wave, and am happy. But I am drawn to the design and enginuity of the crunch and feel like it would be fun to have. Would I use it? I use my regular pliers regularly if not daily, not sure how this different type of grips would translate. (I also carry a knife.)

 :think:

They are very cool to have :pok: That is all you need to know :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on September 19, 2017, 05:48:46 AM
Do I need a crunch? I have a rebar and wave, and am happy. But I am drawn to the design and enginuity of the crunch and feel like it would be fun to have. Would I use it? I use my regular pliers regularly if not daily, not sure how this different type of grips would translate. (I also carry a knife.)

 :think:

They are very cool to have :pok: That is all you need to know :D


   :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ToolJoe on September 23, 2017, 04:57:20 PM
I'd say give it a shot. If you don't like it, there are always people looking for them.  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Barry Rowland on September 27, 2017, 12:53:37 AM
+1!!  M/Ts are always in demand :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: magentus on November 02, 2017, 03:03:54 PM
New member here! My first full sized Leatherman. Got this in a trade with the mighty Zoidberg. First impressions are good - very compact but feels heavy duty. Only had it about twenty minutes so I won't say too much.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on November 02, 2017, 06:46:59 PM
Couple last pics from me.     :multi:   :multi:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4505/37513032332_577fcdc213_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Z9U6zw)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4503/37544356451_982471f1d3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZcED9x)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 02, 2017, 09:10:33 PM
:drool: I'm suddenly developing an unexplainable and unexpectedly intense affection for the Crunch... :think:

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: magentus on November 02, 2017, 09:12:43 PM
:drool: I'm suddenly developing an unexplainable and unexpectedly intense affection for the Crunch... :think:

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I can confirm the intense affection is completely well-founded. Act upon that affection and get yourself a Crunch. It's a pocket-sized marvel of engineering!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 02, 2017, 09:21:20 PM
At the risk of being dubbed an impulse buyer, I just clicked a particularly prominent and inciting button on an online offer that I just by chance happened to come across in what would otherwise be termed some idle surfing with the catchword 'crunch'... :facepalm: :D

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: magentus on November 02, 2017, 09:26:22 PM
At the risk of being dubbed an impulse buyer, I just clicked a particularly prominent and inciting button on an online offer that I just by chance happened to come across in what would otherwise be termed some idle surfing with the catchword 'crunch'... :facepalm: :D

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On a different forum you may be called an impulse buyer, but here you are feted as a decisive 'Go-Getter'. Congrats on your purchase!  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 02, 2017, 09:30:27 PM
Thanks :tu: :mail:

Oh the wonders of online purchases... hope they don't soon and all of a sudden come in violent conflict with the reality of a wildly overdrawn bank account...

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: magentus on November 02, 2017, 10:30:38 PM
Thanks :tu: :mail:

Oh the wonders of online purchases... hope they don't soon and all of a sudden come in violent conflict with the reality of a wildly overdrawn bank account...

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Thankfully, that's a problem for another day  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Kev D on November 02, 2017, 11:21:23 PM
New member here! My first full sized Leatherman. Got this in a trade with the mighty Zoidberg. First impressions are good - very compact but feels heavy duty. Only had it about twenty minutes so I won't say too much.

Congrats  and welcome to the club, you'll love the crunch.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 03, 2017, 02:50:40 AM
Congrats Mags :like: :like: I think you will love it :tu:

DT I also believe you will love the Crunch when you get it in your possesion :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on November 03, 2017, 06:48:53 AM
My wife commandeered my Crunch several months ago but previous to that if was carrying any type of bag with me the Crunch was there and has saved the day more times than I can count.

Earlier this week I had some car trouble and had to use the Sheffield Crocodile (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=12749.0) I keep in the console to save the day :ahhh

That really made me miss having a Crunch :dd:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: magentus on November 03, 2017, 09:41:04 AM
When it come to the crunch, only the Crunch will do.  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 04, 2017, 04:13:37 PM
It has arrived! Only had time for a quick unboxing and unfolding shot. Interesting engineering :drool:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171104/36229ca531d3894e45b1d65baf2b3fca.jpg)

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 04, 2017, 05:37:40 PM
Together with today's other arrival:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171104/53976980fd1c1ae40f73fed332799de7.jpg)

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: magentus on November 04, 2017, 09:04:41 PM
Sweet pair there DT  :cheers:

They didn't take long to arrive!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on November 04, 2017, 09:15:07 PM
Sweet pair there DT  :cheers:

They didn't take long to arrive!

+1   :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 04, 2017, 09:18:10 PM
Luckily they didn't :D

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 04, 2017, 10:16:08 PM
Love both of those :dd: and great pics DT :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: magentus on November 06, 2017, 03:13:24 PM
Crunchy.....
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on November 06, 2017, 03:36:12 PM
Crunchy.....

Cruncher....

 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on November 06, 2017, 05:37:50 PM
Crunchy.....

Cruncher....

... but always try (very hard) to avoid being the crunchee   (ditto for being a Mr Pinchee )   ;)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: magentus on November 07, 2017, 03:13:05 PM
Crunch-a-Doodle-Doooooooooo!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ducttapetech on November 07, 2017, 03:31:54 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 07, 2017, 04:13:10 PM
:rofl:

What DTT said

 :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 07, 2017, 04:13:40 PM
I think I see your new avatar :whistle: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: magentus on November 07, 2017, 04:24:23 PM
 :rofl: Might just go for that Ponch  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on November 07, 2017, 04:42:39 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 07, 2017, 04:59:29 PM
:rofl:
+1 :tu:

But you really need a magenta-coloured comb (crest) :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: King_Gorilla on November 07, 2017, 06:05:05 PM
New member here! My first full sized Leatherman. Got this in a trade with the mighty Zoidberg. First impressions are good - very compact but feels heavy duty. Only had it about twenty minutes so I won't say too much.

The Crunch was also my first Leatherman, and my first serious, name-brand, full sized multi-tool.  I used to carry it EVERY DAY.    :like:


 :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 07, 2017, 07:12:51 PM
Liking the avatar Mags :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 07, 2017, 07:13:37 PM
New member here! My first full sized Leatherman. Got this in a trade with the mighty Zoidberg. First impressions are good - very compact but feels heavy duty. Only had it about twenty minutes so I won't say too much.

The Crunch was also my first Leatherman, and my first serious, name-brand, full sized multi-tool.  I used to carry it EVERY DAY.    :like:


 :cheers:

They are a good one to start with as they are built like a tank :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Snake on January 02, 2018, 02:09:36 PM
Looked like a pic opportunity
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on January 02, 2018, 02:28:53 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 02, 2018, 03:36:50 PM
Awesome 8) I love the Crunch :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on January 03, 2018, 08:42:38 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4735/25596346608_5a67285c05_b.jpg)[/url]1-2-18-6 (https://flic.kr/p/EZRY5Q) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Snake on January 03, 2018, 08:58:19 AM
That seems to shiny, and has not seen enough use
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ddogu on January 03, 2018, 03:50:07 PM
Do I need a crunch? I have a rebar and wave, and am happy. But I am drawn to the design and enginuity of the crunch and feel like it would be fun to have. Would I use it? I use my regular pliers regularly if not daily, not sure how this different type of grips would translate. (I also carry a knife.)

 :think:

They are very cool to have :pok: That is all you need to know :D

I think deep inside he is aware of this.

Like all of us who do not own a Crunch, he also has that deep, dark, unnerving, point-like, barely-noticable-but-still-there feeling which pulls him towards that particular MT... I can imagine the countless times he envisioned himself sliding his hands on the polished, asymmetrical metal and on the knob of that weird screw at the bottom... The physical sensation, the haptic feedback when that unfamiliar ball-socket connector locks in place... And don't get me started about the moment when that long screw is removed and the hex bit socket is revealed...

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: magentus on January 03, 2018, 04:12:33 PM
As impressive as the Crunch is, I couldn't see me carrying mine around so I gifted it to a certain denizen of Smurfthorpe where I hope it has found a welcome home. Brilliant tool, buit I can't bear the thought of it not being used so onward it goes.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 03, 2018, 06:48:04 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4735/25596346608_5a67285c05_b.jpg)[/url]1-2-18-6 (https://flic.kr/p/EZRY5Q) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

Love that pic :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on January 03, 2018, 07:05:18 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4735/25596346608_5a67285c05_b.jpg)[/url]1-2-18-6 (https://flic.kr/p/EZRY5Q) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

Love that pic :dd: :like:

Thank you Poncho!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on January 03, 2018, 07:23:11 PM
My Crunch has been on nutcracker duty over the holidays :)

(https://i.imgur.com/NrWQiSP.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 03, 2018, 07:26:46 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4735/25596346608_5a67285c05_b.jpg)[/url]1-2-18-6 (https://flic.kr/p/EZRY5Q) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

Love that pic :dd: :like:

Thank you Poncho!

:hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 03, 2018, 07:27:08 PM
My Crunch has been on nutcracker duty over the holidays :)

(https://i.imgur.com/NrWQiSP.jpg)

Great use Theo :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on January 05, 2018, 02:10:20 PM
Crunch in action turning a PST pliers pivot and hence almost eliminating serious pivot wobble :D  :D

Read the story here  (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75195.msg1611925.html#msg1611925).

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180105/d329b7091058c2d70273f6be6dffd18a.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 06, 2018, 02:55:17 PM
Hi I have had my LM crunch since January and love the quality
The only problem for me is the locking blade as in the uk you are not aloud any size locking blade or any folding knife over 3"  :rant:
So all I want to do is remove the blade and fit scissors instead
I like what biker_bob did with his crunch apart from the blade locking I think it's a great multitool
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 06, 2018, 11:31:43 PM
Nice use and pic DT :like:

Biker_Bob did some awesome work with his Crunch as I remember :dd: Hope you can fix yours for legal UK carry, Wsp :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on January 07, 2018, 01:49:54 AM
Glad to see this thread still going after all these years. I used my Crunch the other day to clamp shut my Doritos Cool Ranch as I couldn't find my bag clip . Thousands of uses! ::) :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 07, 2018, 05:04:08 AM
Glad to see this thread still going after all these years. I used my Crunch the other day to clamp shut my Doritos Cool Ranch as I couldn't find my bag clip . Thousands of uses! ::) :D

That is a titan of a use if ever I heard one :salute: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on January 07, 2018, 05:29:49 AM
From snack maintenance to multitool repair, the Crunch has you covered :tu: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ReamerPunch on January 07, 2018, 05:43:29 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4735/25596346608_5a67285c05_b.jpg)1-2-18-6 (https://flic.kr/p/EZRY5Q) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

So beautiful!  :o :drool:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ReamerPunch on January 07, 2018, 05:44:42 AM
A Crunchy February would be nice to see.  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: yourbadneighbor on January 14, 2018, 06:39:38 AM
Finally got a crunch off of ebay used in great condition Dec 2017 for only $64 shipped, feels like I stole it. Have carried it every day since with my Micra & sometimes one of my old faithfull Waves. Yay, I am a Cruncher!

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 14, 2018, 08:52:32 PM
Good price :tu: glad you like it :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on January 14, 2018, 11:15:14 PM
I got one about 6 1/2 years ago, used, but in great condition for a similar price :tu:  It is still going strong after a lot of use, some bordering on abuse.
Had I known how many times it would save the day, I would have gladly paid full price :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Biker_Bob on January 16, 2018, 12:39:45 PM
Nice use and pic DT :like:

Biker_Bob did some awesome work with his Crunch as I remember :dd: Hope you can fix yours for legal UK carry, Wsp :salute:

Thanks! I'm still carrying my UK modded Crunch every day, it's now got a diamond file from a PSTII so I can sharpen the (now removable) knife blade with it. It's my only multitool (well that and the 23 spare Crunches I have in the loft)....
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 16, 2018, 12:43:22 PM
23!?!?!? :o :ahhh

Must see pic :dd: :pok: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Kev D on January 16, 2018, 12:47:28 PM
23! holy crap

I've got 2 now. Once I bought and one Magentus was kind enough to give to me
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ThePeacent on January 16, 2018, 08:24:54 PM
Nice use and pic DT :like:

Biker_Bob did some awesome work with his Crunch as I remember :dd: Hope you can fix yours for legal UK carry, Wsp :salute:

Thanks! I'm still carrying my UK modded Crunch every day, it's now got a diamond file from a PSTII so I can sharpen the (now removable) knife blade with it. It's my only multitool (well that and the 23 spare Crunches I have in the loft)....

23!  :o
I don't even have 23 Leatherman tools
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on January 16, 2018, 09:13:22 PM
:nanadance: :nanadance: new page

Nice use and pic DT :like:

Biker_Bob did some awesome work with his Crunch as I remember :dd: Hope you can fix yours for legal UK carry, Wsp :salute:

Thanks! I'm still carrying my UK modded Crunch every day, it's now got a diamond file from a PSTII so I can sharpen the (now removable) knife blade with it. It's my only multitool (well that and the 23 spare Crunches I have in the loft)....

24 Crunches... I'm feeling faint already...

How did you make the knife blade removable? And I assume you had to shorten the file, correct?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Biker_Bob on January 17, 2018, 09:00:35 AM
I put the knife on the outside and made it into a friction folder.
The file needed shortenting and I had to build the pivot up with the welder and regrind and cut the divot for the locking mechanism.
If you search through my old posts I did a couple of threads about it.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on January 17, 2018, 10:52:43 AM
I put the knife on the outside and made it into a friction folder.
The file needed shortenting and I had to build the pivot up with the welder and regrind and cut the divot for the locking mechanism.
If you search through my old posts I did a couple of threads about it.
Thanks, will look for them :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ddogu on January 20, 2018, 11:45:04 PM
Here are the links for those who are interested:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,70265.msg1411918.html#_
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,70123.msg1407560.html#msg1407560
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 21, 2018, 03:56:15 AM
Thanks for those links buddy :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ddogu on January 21, 2018, 09:46:52 AM
Thanks for those links buddy :tu: :like:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on January 21, 2018, 10:48:34 AM
 :oops:

I apologise, I had found Biker_Bob's posts but forgotten to post the links  :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ddogu on January 21, 2018, 12:31:20 PM
:oops:

I apologise, I had found Biker_Bob's posts but forgotten to post the links  :facepalm:

Don worry about it  :pok:  :cheers:
Title: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on January 21, 2018, 05:05:23 PM
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Title: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on January 21, 2018, 05:37:27 PM
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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sam Lim on February 01, 2018, 02:30:26 AM
I had recently received my second Leatherman Crunch. Rather surprised at what I got... After some TLC, cleaning up and sharpening of the serrated blade.

Viola! Pictured with my regular crunch. Gotta love the old fonts that they use.

(https://i.imgur.com/J2F1BrH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/I6sEnFX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rSLcROM.jpg)

So why the special love for this piece?
(https://i.imgur.com/0B9VfC4.jpg)

The really cool date stamp! First year's production! Its in amazing condition considering it will be celebrating its 19th birthday this year!  :multi:



Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 01, 2018, 01:39:39 PM
That is a lovely LM crunch collection
Very nice condition  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 02, 2018, 01:50:31 AM
Nice Sam 8) Wonder when they changed the font :think: I have the older writing and have never paid attention to the new writing :think: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: srvctec on February 02, 2018, 02:22:29 AM
Guess I should throw mine in here.  I've had it between 1 and 2 years- can't remember when I got it.  It's carried daily.  When I received it, brand new in the package, the jaws had a severe under bite which I had to carefully grind off without generating too much heat.
(https://i.imgur.com/xeGcLKC.jpg)


After fixing it.


(https://i.imgur.com/fEXgYwB.jpg)


I always like to have a saw handy and if I carry the Crunch without also carrying my Tti Charge, I have a saw blade I modified to work in the Crunch.  Found a video online for the idea but did it a little different than was shown.  Used my Dremel to cut a slot with slanted sides to match the wire cutters of the Crunch.  I also cut shallow grooves in the blade where the jaws clamp so it won't slip.


(https://i.imgur.com/HHAKGPr.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JSYDjbu.jpg)


I made a sheath for the blade and carry it this way in the right knife pocket of my Tru-Spec 24-7 pants and shorts.


(https://i.imgur.com/UDulPNi.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 02, 2018, 03:13:52 AM
Nice fix :salute: Love the saw blade and sheath you made for it :tu: and great pics :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on February 02, 2018, 08:33:25 AM
Nice fix :salute: Love the saw blade and sheath you made for it :tu: and great pics :dd: :like:
+1 - never thought of doing that... great idea :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 02, 2018, 01:53:05 PM
Guess I should throw mine in here.  I've had it between 1 and 2 years- can't remember when I got it.  It's carried daily.  When I received it, brand new in the package, the jaws had a severe under bite which I had to carefully grind off without generating too much heat.
(https://i.imgur.com/xeGcLKC.jpg)


After fixing it.



(https://i.imgur.com/fEXgYwB.jpg)


I always like to have a saw handy and if I carry the Crunch without also carrying my Tti Charge, I have a saw blade I modified to work in the Crunch.  Found a video online for the idea but did it a little different than was shown.  Used my Dremel to cut a slot with slanted sides to match the wire cutters of the Crunch.  I also cut shallow grooves in the blade where the jaws clamp so it won't slip.


(https://i.imgur.com/HHAKGPr.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JSYDjbu.jpg)


I made a sheath for the blade and carry it this way in the right knife pocket of my Tru-Spec 24-7 pants and shorts.


(https://i.imgur.com/UDulPNi.jpg)

Never seen the jaws that bad misaligned  :oops:
But you have done a very nice job with them jaws  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: srvctec on February 07, 2018, 04:55:36 AM
Nice fix :salute: Love the saw blade and sheath you made for it :tu: and great pics :dd: :like:


+1 - never thought of doing that... great idea :tu:


Never seen the jaws that bad misaligned  :oops:
But you have done a very nice job with them jaws  :tu:
Thanks, guys!! 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zuxbg on March 02, 2018, 02:32:03 PM
Hi,

I have chance to get LM Crunch with broken Philips screwdriver. What could I put instead? Whether the Crunch tools are interchangeable with tools from other LMs (which one)?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 02, 2018, 05:11:34 PM
Hi,

I have chance to get LM Crunch with broken Philips screwdriver. What could I put instead? Whether the Crunch tools are interchangeable with tools from other LMs (which one)?

As long as it is a good deal I would get it :salute: I am not as sure what tools you could put in in place of it though :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 02, 2018, 05:20:42 PM
Hi,

I have chance to get LM Crunch with broken Philips screwdriver. What could I put instead? Whether the Crunch tools are interchangeable with tools from other LMs (which one)?
Hi zuxbg you need the Philips screwdriver as its got a little nib that locks the tool when it's closed so if you want to replace the Philips you would need to make up something with a nib unless you don't mind it not locking  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on March 03, 2018, 02:53:28 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4671/38720616160_e92cd5f562_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21ZBhbm)2-27-18 (https://flic.kr/p/21ZBhbm) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 03, 2018, 12:17:55 PM
Show content
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4671/38720616160_e92cd5f562_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21ZBhbm)2-27-18 (https://flic.kr/p/21ZBhbm) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on March 03, 2018, 07:05:56 PM
Show content
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4671/38720616160_e92cd5f562_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21ZBhbm)2-27-18 (https://flic.kr/p/21ZBhbm) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

 :like: :like:

Thank you Poncho!  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on March 03, 2018, 09:41:09 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4671/38720616160_e92cd5f562_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21ZBhbm)2-27-18 (https://flic.kr/p/21ZBhbm) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr
:like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on March 19, 2018, 07:43:34 PM

:like:

Thanks Obi!  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on March 26, 2018, 06:03:49 PM
So this is the official Crunch Owners Thread ...

Since last Saterday I'm the proud owner of a Crunch, so I would like to join  ;).


(https://i.imgur.com/3tFGyr7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/0C3zD2D.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/BsS2X07.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 26, 2018, 06:07:14 PM
Welcome to the LM Crunch Owners Club Top-Gear-24 :salute: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on March 26, 2018, 06:11:40 PM
Welcome to the LM Crunch Owners Club Top-Gear-24 :salute: :tu:

Thanks mate  :salute:.

Does it show that I'm really psyched about this one ?  I'm posting pics in 3 topics at the same time ...  :ahhh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 26, 2018, 06:17:53 PM
Welcome to the LM Crunch Owners Club Top-Gear-24 :salute: :tu:

Thanks mate  :salute:.

Does it show that I'm really psyched about this one ?  I'm posting pics in 3 topics at the same time ...  :ahhh
it's just such a great tool I'm still psyched about mine
Just look at all the pictures I keep posting everyday  :rofl: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on March 26, 2018, 06:29:53 PM
Welcome to the LM Crunch Owners Club Top-Gear-24 :salute: :tu:

Thanks mate  :salute:.

Does it show that I'm really psyched about this one ?  I'm posting pics in 3 topics at the same time ...  :ahhh
it's just such a great tool I'm still psyched about mine
Just look at all the pictures I keep posting everyday  :rofl: :tu:

Yep, I've noticed those the last couple of weeks.

Maybe it's you with your subliminal messages who's responsible for me buying a Crunch ...  :think:

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 26, 2018, 06:45:35 PM
Welcome to the LM Crunch Owners Club Top-Gear-24 :salute: :tu:

Thanks mate  :salute:.

Does it show that I'm really psyched about this one ?  I'm posting pics in 3 topics at the same time ...  :ahhh
it's just such a great tool I'm still psyched about mine
Just look at all the pictures I keep posting everyday  :rofl: :tu:

Yep, I've noticed those the last couple of weeks.

Maybe it's you with your subliminal messages who's responsible for me buying a Crunch ...  :think:


you can blame me if you want  :rofl: :rofl: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 26, 2018, 07:56:32 PM
Welcome to the LM Crunch Owners Club Top-Gear-24 :salute: :tu:

Thanks mate  :salute:.

Does it show that I'm really psyched about this one ?  I'm posting pics in 3 topics at the same time ...  :ahhh
it's just such a great tool I'm still psyched about mine
Just look at all the pictures I keep posting everyday  :rofl: :tu:

Yep, I've noticed those the last couple of weeks.

Maybe it's you with your subliminal messages who's responsible for me buying a Crunch ...  :think:


you can blame me if you want  :rofl: :rofl: :cheers:

If I didn't already have one I would say I could blame both of you :rofl:

Love pics of both you guys Crunch's :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 26, 2018, 08:55:00 PM
Welcome to the LM Crunch Owners Club Top-Gear-24 :salute: :tu:

Thanks mate  :salute:.

Does it show that I'm really psyched about this one ?  I'm posting pics in 3 topics at the same time ...  :ahhh
it's just such a great tool I'm still psyched about mine
Just look at all the pictures I keep posting everyday  :rofl: :tu:

Yep, I've noticed those the last couple of weeks.

Maybe it's you with your subliminal messages who's responsible for me buying a Crunch ...  :think:


you can blame me if you want  :rofl: :rofl: :cheers:

If I didn't already have one I would say I could blame both of you :rofl:

Love pics of both you guys Crunch's :dd: :like:
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on March 26, 2018, 09:11:25 PM
Welcome to the LM Crunch Owners Club Top-Gear-24 :salute: :tu:

Thanks mate  :salute:.

Does it show that I'm really psyched about this one ?  I'm posting pics in 3 topics at the same time ...  :ahhh
it's just such a great tool I'm still psyched about mine
Just look at all the pictures I keep posting everyday  :rofl: :tu:

Yep, I've noticed those the last couple of weeks.

Maybe it's you with your subliminal messages who's responsible for me buying a Crunch ...  :think:


you can blame me if you want  :rofl: :rofl: :cheers:

If I didn't already have one I would say I could blame both of you :rofl:

Love pics of both you guys Crunch's :dd: :like:
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like: :like:

Thanks Poncho  :cheers:.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 13, 2018, 03:59:03 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 15, 2018, 12:38:19 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Glockfan on April 15, 2018, 02:24:30 PM
Awesome pics wspeed!

 :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 15, 2018, 02:54:57 PM
Awesome pics wspeed!

 :like:
Thanks Glockfan  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ThePeacent on April 15, 2018, 04:08:43 PM
Awesome pics wspeed!

 :like:
Thanks Glockfan  :cheers: :like: :like:

the pics are good, the tool is better   :drool:  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 15, 2018, 04:09:26 PM
Awesome pics wspeed!

 :like:

+1 :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 15, 2018, 04:54:31 PM
Awesome pics wspeed!

 :like:
Thanks Glockfan  :cheers: :like: :like:

the pics are good, the tool is better   :drool:  :like:
Thanks TP :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 15, 2018, 04:55:10 PM
Awesome pics wspeed!

 :like:

+1 :dd: :like:
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: 1/4" Hex Drive Rachet
Post by: recondo on May 09, 2018, 01:03:19 PM
New LM Crunch onwer here :D

Any of you guys have own this accessory from Big Idea Design?

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1353/1297/products/Big_Idea_Design_Ratchet_Angle_2048x2048.jpg?v=1492703380)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 09, 2018, 01:10:21 PM
New LM Crunch onwer here :D

Any of you guys have own this accessory from Big Idea Design?

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1353/1297/products/Big_Idea_Design_Ratchet_Angle_2048x2048.jpg?v=1492703380)

No, but... I've been after a plug-in ratchet for a few years now (I think PB Swisstool does one, but it's hard to get) - thanks for the heads up... (scurries off to google...).

Welcome to the forum by the way!  :salute:

Edit: Just had a quick swatch - It looks cheaply made to me. Plus it's really just an old style ratchet mechanism, a fairly big one at that, that's been adapted to a 1/4 shank... and they've made a fancy pouch for it. I am dubious to be honest...
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 09, 2018, 01:48:07 PM
I will finally be joining this club, have one on the way from the capt. in the B&S  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 09, 2018, 01:51:41 PM
I will finally be joining this club, have one on the way from the capt. in the B&S  :tu:
Nice one Steve hope you like the Crunch  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 09, 2018, 01:58:17 PM
I will finally be joining this club, have one on the way from the capt. in the B&S  :tu:

Oh you lucky sod! I can see you liking the Crunch too - it's your kind of style.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: recondo on May 09, 2018, 02:14:57 PM

No, but... I've been after a plug-in ratchet for a few years now (I think PB Swisstool does one, but it's hard to get) - thanks for the heads up... (scurries off to google...).

Welcome to the forum by the way!  :salute:

Edit: Just had a quick swatch - It looks cheaply made to me. Plus it's really just an old style ratchet mechanism, a fairly big one at that, that's been adapted to a 1/4 shank... and they've made a fancy pouch for it. I am dubious to be honest...

Guess your referring to this bad boy?
(https://www.pbswisstools.co.uk/catalog/PB_Swiss_Tools/PB_236.MR.gif)
https://www.pbswisstools.co.uk/catalog/PB_Swiss_Tools/PB_236.MR.html
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 09, 2018, 02:17:41 PM

No, but... I've been after a plug-in ratchet for a few years now (I think PB Swisstool does one, but it's hard to get) - thanks for the heads up... (scurries off to google...).

Welcome to the forum by the way!  :salute:

Edit: Just had a quick swatch - It looks cheaply made to me. Plus it's really just an old style ratchet mechanism, a fairly big one at that, that's been adapted to a 1/4 shank... and they've made a fancy pouch for it. I am dubious to be honest...

Guess your referring to this bad boy?
(https://www.pbswisstools.co.uk/catalog/PB_Swiss_Tools/PB_236.MR.gif)
https://www.pbswisstools.co.uk/catalog/PB_Swiss_Tools/PB_236.MR.html

That's the one! Did you see the price?  :o  :ahhh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: recondo on May 09, 2018, 02:24:14 PM

No, but... I've been after a plug-in ratchet for a few years now (I think PB Swisstool does one, but it's hard to get) - thanks for the heads up... (scurries off to google...).

Welcome to the forum by the way!  :salute:

Edit: Just had a quick swatch - It looks cheaply made to me. Plus it's really just an old style ratchet mechanism, a fairly big one at that, that's been adapted to a 1/4 shank... and they've made a fancy pouch for it. I am dubious to be honest...

Guess your referring to this bad boy?
(https://www.pbswisstools.co.uk/catalog/PB_Swiss_Tools/PB_236.MR.gif)
https://www.pbswisstools.co.uk/catalog/PB_Swiss_Tools/PB_236.MR.html

That's the one! Did you see the price?  :o  :ahhh

Guess with shipping to Singapore it might end up costing half the value of my crunch. :-\
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 09, 2018, 02:35:34 PM

No, but... I've been after a plug-in ratchet for a few years now (I think PB Swisstool does one, but it's hard to get) - thanks for the heads up... (scurries off to google...).

Welcome to the forum by the way!  :salute:

Edit: Just had a quick swatch - It looks cheaply made to me. Plus it's really just an old style ratchet mechanism, a fairly big one at that, that's been adapted to a 1/4 shank... and they've made a fancy pouch for it. I am dubious to be honest...

Guess your referring to this bad boy?
(https://www.pbswisstools.co.uk/catalog/PB_Swiss_Tools/PB_236.MR.gif)
https://www.pbswisstools.co.uk/catalog/PB_Swiss_Tools/PB_236.MR.html

That's the one! Did you see the price?  :o  :ahhh

Guess with shipping to Singapore it might end up costing half the value of my crunch. :-\

They've stopped trading too, which is a shame as I use their site quite a lot!  :ahhh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 09, 2018, 06:56:40 PM
Congrats on the Crunch and welcome to :MTO: Recondo :cheers:

Also congrats Steve on your new crunch as well :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 11, 2018, 02:38:12 AM
Got my Crunch  :tu:
Pat pend. 711 date code. Came with an old school  Supertool sheath but l have a proper old school Crunch sheath that I had in my stash  :D

Pics tomorrow  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on May 11, 2018, 03:21:23 AM
Wspeed is Crunch Master  :multi:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 11, 2018, 04:27:29 AM
Wspeed is Pocket Crunch Master  :multi:

FTFY   ;)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 11, 2018, 02:08:26 PM
Got my Crunch  :tu:
Pat pend. 711 date code. Came with an old school  Supertool sheath but l have a proper old school Crunch sheath that I had in my stash  :D

Pics tomorrow  :tu:

Nice Steve :like: Can't wait to see pics of it :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 11, 2018, 02:23:12 PM
Nice to have you in the club Steve  :cheers:
Can’t wait to see some pics of the Crunch
They will look gorgeous I bet  :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on May 11, 2018, 02:28:34 PM
 :dd: :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 11, 2018, 02:29:31 PM
:dd: :popcorn:
+1 :dd: :popcorn: :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 11, 2018, 03:34:22 PM
Here she is    :multi:  :D



(https://i.imgur.com/534WBxbh.jpg)


    (https://i.imgur.com/xcj6rE0h.jpg)



Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on May 11, 2018, 03:35:25 PM
 :dd: :sa: :2tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 11, 2018, 03:37:42 PM
Excellent Steve nice one  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 11, 2018, 03:44:10 PM
That is a fine looking tool Stevey!  :salute: Dae yeh like it?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Alan K. on May 11, 2018, 07:26:16 PM
I finally got one.  It is smaller than I was expecting but seems capable enough.
Got it new in box with a nylon pouch I'll never use.  It's dated 0713
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 11, 2018, 07:35:25 PM
I finally got one.  It is smaller than I was expecting but seems capable enough.
I was expecting the Crunch to be bigger
But I got used to that now
I wouldn’t want to be without it :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 11, 2018, 07:49:21 PM
That is a fine looking tool Stevey!  :salute: Dae yeh like it?

I like it, it is definitely a fine piece of engineering  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 11, 2018, 10:20:10 PM
Nice Steve and Alan  :tu: :like: :like: The Crunch is surprisingly compact for what it is and even though I haven't carried it much over the years it has always been very capable :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 12, 2018, 01:56:23 PM
I finally got one.  It is smaller than I was expecting but seems capable enough.
Got it new in box with a nylon pouch I'll never use.  It's dated 0713

Excellent - nice one Alan!  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 12, 2018, 01:58:38 PM
I finally got one.  It is smaller than I was expecting but seems capable enough.
I was expecting the Crunch to be bigger
But I got used to that now
I wouldn’t want to be without it :like: :like: :tu:

Nice Steve and Alan  :tu: :like: :like: The Crunch is surprisingly compact for what it is and even though I haven't carried it much over the years it has always been very capable :like:

That is a fine looking tool Stevey!  :salute: Dae yeh like it?

I like it, it is definitely a fine piece of engineering  :tu:

That's interesting - that's two things that really appeal to me... hmmmm.... I think maybe I should start looking for a Crunch!  :2tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on May 12, 2018, 07:07:52 PM
That's interesting - that's two things that really appeal to me... hmmmm.... I think maybe I should start looking for a Crunch! :2tu:

Definitely !   While they aren't the quickest pliers to deploy, they are probably the strongest pliers around for their package size.  And when you need locking pliers then nothing else will do.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 12, 2018, 07:31:47 PM
That's interesting - that's two things that really appeal to me... hmmmm.... I think maybe I should start looking for a Crunch! :2tu:

Definitely !   While they aren't the quickest pliers to deploy, they are probably the strongest pliers around for their package size.  And when you need locking pliers then nothing else will do.
For the size they can still clamp on to a 1 inch pipe
Which I think is pretty impressive  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 12, 2018, 08:05:40 PM
Cousin fuzzy, you need to get one  :pok:

Here it is next to a PST II for comparison



Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 12, 2018, 08:09:57 PM
I wonder why Leatherman has never made a Supertool size Large Crunch    :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 12, 2018, 08:38:27 PM
That's interesting - that's two things that really appeal to me... hmmmm.... I think maybe I should start looking for a Crunch! :2tu:

Definitely !   While they aren't the quickest pliers to deploy, they are probably the strongest pliers around for their package size.  And when you need locking pliers then nothing else will do.

That's interesting - that's two things that really appeal to me... hmmmm.... I think maybe I should start looking for a Crunch! :2tu:

Definitely !   While they aren't the quickest pliers to deploy, they are probably the strongest pliers around for their package size.  And when you need locking pliers then nothing else will do.
For the size they can still clamp on to a 1 inch pipe
Which I think is pretty impressive  :cheers:

Thank you chaps!  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 12, 2018, 08:40:31 PM
Cousin fuzzy, you need to get one  :pok:

Here it is next to a PST II for comparison

You know... I had no idea it was that small - that's the perfect size for me. All this time and I never knew!  :facepalm:

Thanks Stevey!  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 12, 2018, 09:09:02 PM
I wonder why Leatherman has never made a Supertool size Large Crunch    :think:
That would be nice  :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: BePrepared on May 12, 2018, 09:19:46 PM
Used my Crunch today, to help mod my Squirt.  The locking pliers were needed!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Alan K. on May 13, 2018, 01:51:04 AM
Get it Fuzzy!  I had been eyeing the Crunch for several years and decided that last week was the time to get one.  I was actively bidding on 3 of them on evil bay last Saturday, all pre-owned but in as new condition.  I figured I might at least get 1 of them.  They all exceeded my limit though when they got close to $70 USD and that didn't even include the shipping.  So, I did a google search for Leatherman Crunch and about the 4th page in I found a sporting goods shop that had it listed for $66.95 and to top it off they were offering free shipping!  I didn't hesitate on hitting the buy it now button!  I got the last one!  It's still listed on their website but now it says Back Ordered.  So, I managed to get a brand new tool for less than the used ones went for on E-bay.  I just hope it wasn't anyone here I was bidding against. :whistle:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on May 13, 2018, 02:59:46 AM
Here she is    :multi:  :D



(https://i.imgur.com/534WBxbh.jpg)


    (https://i.imgur.com/xcj6rE0h.jpg)

Bout time you got a Crunch buddy!    :tu:     :like:



I finally got one.  It is smaller than I was expecting but seems capable enough.
Got it new in box with a nylon pouch I'll never use.  It's dated 0713


Good score Allan!     :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on May 13, 2018, 03:08:20 AM
For the new Crunch owners you need to learn how to one hand open them. Once you get the hang of it its really easy.  Remember practice, pratice, pratice.    :D   Your thumb may get sore but it is worth it.    :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on May 13, 2018, 03:10:02 AM
I wonder why Leatherman has never made a Supertool size Large Crunch    :think:

Good question.    :think:    :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on May 13, 2018, 04:30:47 AM
For the new Crunch owners you need to learn how to one hand open them. Once you get the hang of it its really easy.  Remember practice, pratice, pratice.    :D   Your thumb may get sore but it is worth it.    :D

Now that's just being mean ! ( I suppose next you will give them a link to a video purporting to show just how to do it)  :D   :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on May 13, 2018, 05:02:37 AM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on May 13, 2018, 05:16:45 AM
For the new Crunch owners you need to learn how to one hand open them. Once you get the hang of it its really easy.  Remember practice, pratice, pratice.    :D   Your thumb may get sore but it is worth it.    :D

Now that's just being mean ! ( I suppose next you will give them a link to a video purporting to show just how to do it)  :D   :rofl:

Indeed. I've posted them numerous times before so once more wont hurt. For a bigger challenge here is DaveK doing one then two at a time

 DaveK doing one then two at once. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUOVnL17vMM)


Enjoy!    :D



Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on May 13, 2018, 05:30:34 AM
Bob is the master Crunch OHO. Practice makes perfect!    :D

 Bob  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kzLUmzL630)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on May 13, 2018, 05:34:08 AM
This guy is good but not a good as Bob.    :D


 good  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VE3hivu11o)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 13, 2018, 05:49:01 AM
Here she is    :multi:  :D



(https://i.imgur.com/534WBxbh.jpg)


    (https://i.imgur.com/xcj6rE0h.jpg)



Bout time you got a Crunch buddy!    :tu:     :like:



 :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 13, 2018, 12:17:40 PM
Wow love the clips  :o :like: :like:
Those guys are good  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ThePeacent on May 13, 2018, 01:26:45 PM
Since I lost my Crunch last August I've been using this Schrade,
but man is it awkward to carry!!  :ahhh


(https://i.imgur.com/ezd866Z.jpg)

ETA, I carry it in this Cold Steel knife sheath

(https://i.imgur.com/HWvGrhZ.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on May 13, 2018, 02:29:51 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 13, 2018, 03:53:13 PM
Always love those clips :like:

Bob really is good at that :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 13, 2018, 04:16:41 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/MIssx5Vh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 13, 2018, 04:31:56 PM
Very nice pic Steve  :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 13, 2018, 04:41:29 PM
Thanks !  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: captain spaulding on May 13, 2018, 05:46:55 PM
Lookin good Steve!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 13, 2018, 09:00:29 PM
Here is a pic of my Crunch
But not the PocketCrunch  :rofl: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on May 13, 2018, 09:24:58 PM
Here is a pic of my Crunch
But not the PocketCrunch  :rofl: :tu:


 :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :gimme:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on May 13, 2018, 09:40:24 PM
Here is a pic of my Crunch
But not the PocketCrunch  :rofl: :tu:


I get that tomorrow and put in pocket = PocketCrunch  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 13, 2018, 09:55:59 PM
Here is a pic of my Crunch
But not the PocketCrunch  :rofl: :tu:


I get that tomorrow and put in pocket = PocketCrunch  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :rofl:
And a lot cheaper than the LM Crunch  :rofl: :rofl: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on May 13, 2018, 10:06:25 PM
Here is a pic of my Crunch
But not the PocketCrunch  :rofl: :tu:


I get that tomorrow and put in pocket = PocketCrunch  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :rofl:
And a lot cheaper than the LM Crunch  :rofl: :rofl: :like:

Poser  :twak:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 13, 2018, 10:12:48 PM
Here is a pic of my Crunch
But not the PocketCrunch  :rofl: :tu:


I get that tomorrow and put in pocket = PocketCrunch  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :rofl:
And a lot cheaper than the LM Crunch  :rofl: :rofl: :like:

Poser  :twak:
Not me that’s for sure  :rofl: :rofl: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on May 13, 2018, 10:14:26 PM
Here is a pic of my Crunch
But not the PocketCrunch  :rofl: :tu:


I get that tomorrow and put in pocket = PocketCrunch  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :rofl:
And a lot cheaper than the LM Crunch  :rofl: :rofl: :like:

Poser  :twak:
Not me that’s for sure  :rofl: :rofl: :tu:

 :cheers: :cheers: :drink: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 13, 2018, 10:15:36 PM
Here is a pic of my Crunch
But not the PocketCrunch  :rofl: :tu:


I get that tomorrow and put in pocket = PocketCrunch  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :rofl:
And a lot cheaper than the LM Crunch  :rofl: :rofl: :like:

Poser  :twak:
Not me that’s for sure  :rofl: :rofl: :tu:

 :cheers: :cheers: :drink: :tu:
:cheers: :drink: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 23, 2018, 12:31:16 PM
The Crunch for the pocket  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 24, 2018, 12:09:00 AM
Awesome pics of the Crunch :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 24, 2018, 12:09:46 AM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on May 24, 2018, 12:10:46 AM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like: :like:

 :crash:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 25, 2018, 02:57:26 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on May 25, 2018, 03:12:45 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:

 :rant: :ahhh :pok: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 25, 2018, 04:03:20 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :D :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 26, 2018, 11:48:35 AM
Nice one Ws :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 26, 2018, 12:23:54 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Walley on May 27, 2018, 04:53:34 PM
i've had my Crunch for quite a few years now, can't recall exactly the year I bought it but it was to replace an MT I had temporarily lost.
lately I have noticed seeing them in stores and online for sale and I dont seem to remember paying that much money for mine?
they are all selling for well over $100 but i had it in my mind that i paid closer to $69? and i dont recall it being on sale, i just picked it up at a Lowes.
did the prices for them go up alot over the past couple years?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 29, 2018, 04:46:29 AM
i've had my Crunch for quite a few years now, can't recall exactly the year I bought it but it was to replace an MT I had temporarily lost.
lately I have noticed seeing them in stores and online for sale and I dont seem to remember paying that much money for mine?
they are all selling for well over $100 but i had it in my mind that i paid closer to $69? and i dont recall it being on sale, i just picked it up at a Lowes.
did the prices for them go up alot over the past couple years?

Most places I have seen have always had them priced a bit high :think: You got a great deal even for several years ago :like: LM in general have went up over he last few years though :ahhh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 29, 2018, 03:57:39 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/cPWv5hhh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 29, 2018, 04:02:25 PM
Have you used the SheathCrunch yet Steve  :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 29, 2018, 04:07:45 PM
A little, used the pliers on a loose outdoor spigot.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 29, 2018, 05:18:20 PM
It’s a lovely tool to work with  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 29, 2018, 08:18:36 PM
Nice one Steve  :like: I really need to get mine out :dd:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 31, 2018, 03:19:16 AM
Well I got it out :D

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1738/27592284327_a3e6ee4327_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J3eEQ8)20180530_171619 (https://flic.kr/p/J3eEQ8) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

:nanadance:        :nanadance:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on May 31, 2018, 03:59:18 AM
Well I got it out :D

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1738/27592284327_a3e6ee4327_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J3eEQ8)20180530_171619 (https://flic.kr/p/J3eEQ8) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

:nanadance:        :nanadance:


Nice pic of your Crunch Poncho!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 31, 2018, 04:19:13 AM
Thanks David :hatsoff: I always have meant to use this more as it is an awesome tool and design :like: Perhaps if I carry it more I will use it more :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 31, 2018, 05:44:52 AM
Nice pic Poncho !  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 31, 2018, 11:43:19 AM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 31, 2018, 12:27:24 PM
Excellent tool Poncho  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 31, 2018, 12:27:52 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 31, 2018, 01:20:31 PM
Thanks Ws and great tool and pic yourself :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 31, 2018, 01:27:30 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on July 11, 2018, 06:38:39 PM



       (https://i.imgur.com/tfjPfXxh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 11, 2018, 07:04:30 PM
Excellent pic Steve  :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on July 11, 2018, 07:47:20 PM
Thanks !    :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on July 12, 2018, 03:22:18 AM



       (https://i.imgur.com/tfjPfXxh.jpg)


 :like:  that pic!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on July 12, 2018, 05:38:58 AM
Thanks buddy !  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 12, 2018, 05:16:29 PM
Sweet pic Steve  :drool: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on July 12, 2018, 06:43:17 PM
Thanks !   :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 13, 2018, 08:33:42 PM
The Crunch in action!
The most useful Leatherman i own.

Also...... First post!!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 13, 2018, 08:36:16 PM
Welcome to :MTO: JPB :cheers: great first post and great pics  :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 13, 2018, 08:42:26 PM
Hi Jaypeebee and welcome to  :MTO: :cheers:
Nice job using the Crunch  :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on July 13, 2018, 08:46:09 PM
The Crunch in action!
The most useful Leatherman i own.

Also...... First post!!

Welcome aboard !    :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 13, 2018, 08:48:35 PM
Thanks  :tu:
There will be more to come........
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 13, 2018, 09:37:34 PM
 :popcorn: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ThePeacent on July 14, 2018, 12:43:22 PM
Thanks  :tu:
There will be more to come........

welcome to  :MTO:! And looking forward to what you are tinkering there  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 15, 2018, 11:15:41 AM
A helping hand today at work!  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 15, 2018, 12:23:47 PM
 :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 15, 2018, 12:24:45 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 16, 2018, 12:04:47 PM
Great pics JPB and Ws :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 16, 2018, 12:10:27 PM
Thanks  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 16, 2018, 12:20:00 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 18, 2018, 10:12:53 AM
Crunch in action again....... :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 18, 2018, 12:18:59 PM
Crunch in action again....... :tu:

Nice :dd: :like: :like:

:nanadance:          :nanadance:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 18, 2018, 12:30:55 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 18, 2018, 12:47:31 PM
Thanks Poncho  :tu:

   :like: PocketCrunch  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 18, 2018, 01:48:39 PM
Crunch in action again....... :tu:
Excellent pic Jaypeebee  :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on July 18, 2018, 01:51:10 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:

 ::)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 18, 2018, 01:52:42 PM
Thanks guys  :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 18, 2018, 01:52:54 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:

 ::)
Thanks Obi  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 18, 2018, 02:48:07 PM
Thanks Poncho  :tu:

   :like: PocketCrunch  :like:

+1 :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 18, 2018, 02:49:39 PM
Thanks Poncho  :tu:

   :like: PocketCrunch  :like:

+1 :dd: :like: :like:
Thanks guys  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 19, 2018, 10:20:03 AM
   :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 19, 2018, 12:13:52 PM
Great pic JPB :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on July 19, 2018, 01:41:43 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/VeFruyE.gif) (https://imgur.com/VeFruyE)   :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 19, 2018, 01:47:28 PM
Nice pic Jaypeebee  :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 19, 2018, 01:51:33 PM
Thanks guys....... :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 19, 2018, 02:59:18 PM
In action again  :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 19, 2018, 03:18:11 PM
Excellent job Jaypeebee  :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 19, 2018, 03:30:11 PM
Thanks Wspeed  :tu:
It's certainly the one I use the most!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 19, 2018, 03:33:13 PM
Thanks Wspeed  :tu:
It's certainly the one I use the most!
It’s my favourite LM :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 19, 2018, 04:53:22 PM
Yeah, mine too.      :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 20, 2018, 09:53:03 AM
 :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 20, 2018, 11:36:00 AM
2 great pics JPB :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 20, 2018, 12:01:28 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 20, 2018, 12:26:38 PM
Nice pic Jaypeebee  :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 20, 2018, 12:34:40 PM
Thanks Wspeed  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 22, 2018, 07:25:31 AM
 :2tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 22, 2018, 12:40:26 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 22, 2018, 01:01:19 PM
Nice..........           :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 22, 2018, 01:48:40 PM
Nice..........           :like:
Thanks Jaypeebee same to you  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on July 22, 2018, 02:20:06 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:

 :rant: :facepalm: :poh: :crash: :bnghd:  :doh: :surrender:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 22, 2018, 02:21:30 PM
 :rofl: :rofl:  thanks Obi  :rofl: :rofl: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 23, 2018, 12:19:16 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 23, 2018, 12:42:06 PM
Looking good  :tu:

 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 23, 2018, 01:50:57 PM
Looking good  :tu:

 :like: :like:
Thanks Jaypeebee  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on July 23, 2018, 02:01:46 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
:tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 23, 2018, 02:19:15 PM
 :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on July 23, 2018, 06:14:30 PM
Another great pic W !   :like: :tu:



  (https://i.imgur.com/YJXodhXh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 23, 2018, 06:31:56 PM
Thanks Steve  :cheers:
Nearly as nice as your pic  :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 23, 2018, 06:42:05 PM
Great picture Steve.         :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on July 23, 2018, 06:48:13 PM
Thanks fellas !  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: LanWolf on July 24, 2018, 10:58:38 AM
After reading here i got entheusiast and bought a crunch, and after receiving i can say that it feels very solid! Question: where to get a pocket clip for it here in europe?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180724/b3f784e9aa6d65adb07177b1c14008fa.jpg)

Verstuurd vanaf mijn TA-1033 met Tapatalk

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 24, 2018, 11:48:37 AM
Great pics Ws, Steve and Lan :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 24, 2018, 11:50:46 AM
After reading here i got entheusiast and bought a crunch, and after receiving i can say that it feels very solid! Question: where to get a pocket clip for it here in europe?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180724/b3f784e9aa6d65adb07177b1c14008fa.jpg)

Verstuurd vanaf mijn TA-1033 met Tapatalk

I think you need to ask Wspeed about that!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 24, 2018, 12:17:29 PM
After reading here i got entheusiast and bought a crunch, and after receiving i can say that it feels very solid! Question: where to get a pocket clip for it here in europe?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180724/b3f784e9aa6d65adb07177b1c14008fa.jpg)

Verstuurd vanaf mijn TA-1033 met Tapatalk

I think you need to ask Wspeed about that!
Loki-mobile has the pocket clips
Here is my link to fitting a pocket clip
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75590.0.html
If you need anymore information just ask :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 24, 2018, 12:24:15 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: LanWolf on July 24, 2018, 12:40:24 PM
Thanks, started watchin his ebay :)


Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on July 24, 2018, 12:43:06 PM
Go here, it's easier: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,64314.msg1655558.html#msg1655558
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 24, 2018, 01:04:32 PM
Nice one Syncop8r I was looking for that link  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on July 24, 2018, 01:22:02 PM
I have it bookmarked. :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 24, 2018, 01:29:32 PM

I have it bookmarked. :D
Good idea  :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on July 24, 2018, 01:57:20 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:


 :police: :dnft:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 24, 2018, 01:58:01 PM
 :rofl: :rofl:  thanks Obi :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 25, 2018, 02:53:06 AM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:

Nice Ws :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 25, 2018, 12:11:34 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:

Nice Ws :like: :like:
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 25, 2018, 12:12:01 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 25, 2018, 12:59:06 PM
Still looking good  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 25, 2018, 01:00:48 PM
Thanks Jaypeebee  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on July 25, 2018, 01:19:17 PM
 :b2t:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on July 25, 2018, 01:22:04 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MMR on July 25, 2018, 01:27:20 PM
I am tempted to get a crunch myself...

1) I need a pair of good and small-sized wise-grips (Pulling nails or broken screws out, or just rusted or rounded off screws, nut/bolts in general.
2) The crunch comes with long and slim screwdrivers (Everything from TVs to lawnmowers have their screws in really deep and hard to reach places.
3) I like how it has a full sized bit driver too
4) I like it's overall compact and easy to carry package


The main thing holding me back is its 130 Euro pricetag  :(
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on July 25, 2018, 01:43:18 PM
I am tempted to get a crunch myself...

1) I need a pair of good and small-sized wise-grips (Pulling nails or broken screws out, or just rusted or rounded off screws, nut/bolts in general.
2) The crunch comes with long and slim screwdrivers (Everything from TVs to lawnmowers have their screws in really deep and hard to reach places.
3) I like how it has a full sized bit driver too
4) I like it's overall compact and easy to carry package



Try putting an ad in the want to buy forum   :tu:

The main thing holding me back is its 130 Euro pricetag  :(
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MMR on July 25, 2018, 03:06:09 PM

Try putting an ad in the want to buy forum   :tu:


Good idea, thank you  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on July 25, 2018, 10:25:39 PM
I am tempted to get a crunch myself...

1) I need a pair of good and small-sized wise-grips (Pulling nails or broken screws out, or just rusted or rounded off screws, nut/bolts in general.
2) The crunch comes with long and slim screwdrivers (Everything from TVs to lawnmowers have their screws in really deep and hard to reach places.
3) I like how it has a full sized bit driver too
4) I like it's overall compact and easy to carry package

The main thing holding me back is its 130 Euro pricetag  :(
Try putting an ad in the want to buy forum   :tu:
Sorry, I just had to fix it.  ::)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 26, 2018, 12:28:40 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 30, 2018, 03:19:01 PM
The PocketCrunch again  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 31, 2018, 12:12:58 PM
Awesome pics Ws :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 31, 2018, 12:34:38 PM
Awesome pics Ws :dd: :like:
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 31, 2018, 12:35:03 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 02, 2018, 12:31:11 PM
 :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 02, 2018, 12:45:50 PM
Looking good, as always  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 02, 2018, 01:28:56 PM
Thanks Jaypeebee  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 02, 2018, 07:10:07 PM
:salute:

more Action pics  :twak:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 02, 2018, 07:16:36 PM
 :ahhh :ahhh :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 02, 2018, 07:25:55 PM
:ahhh :ahhh :salute:


 :cheers: :drink: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 02, 2018, 07:31:43 PM
 :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on August 02, 2018, 10:09:54 PM
:salute:

more Action pics  :twak:
Especially crunching. :dd:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 02, 2018, 10:12:17 PM
:salute:

more Action pics  :twak:
Especially crunching. :dd:
:rofl: :rofl: :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 02, 2018, 10:23:34 PM
:salute:

more Action pics  :twak:
Especially crunching. :dd:

 :2tu: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 03, 2018, 04:26:02 AM
Couple more nice ones Ws :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 03, 2018, 07:29:49 AM
Crunch and friends.....
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 03, 2018, 11:46:50 AM
Great pic JPB :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 03, 2018, 11:56:00 AM
Thanks Poncho  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 03, 2018, 12:01:09 PM
Getting to an awkward screw!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 03, 2018, 12:20:31 PM
Couple more nice ones Ws :tu: :like:
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 03, 2018, 12:20:59 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 05, 2018, 12:30:41 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 05, 2018, 04:01:31 PM
You guys always make me want to carry my Crunch more :salute: :like: but I still seem to forget it :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 05, 2018, 04:09:28 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 05, 2018, 04:26:50 PM
You guys always make me want to carry my Crunch more :salute: :like: but I still seem to forget it :facepalm: :D



How can you manage without a Crunch?    :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 05, 2018, 05:21:06 PM
:tu:


 :twak: :twak: :twak: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 05, 2018, 05:24:11 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :facepalm: :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 05, 2018, 06:19:32 PM
:rofl: :rofl: :facepalm: :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

 >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 05, 2018, 06:23:32 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 05, 2018, 10:37:11 PM
You guys always make me want to carry my Crunch more :salute: :like: but I still seem to forget it :facepalm: :D



How can you manage without a Crunch?    :think:

:shrug:

 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 06, 2018, 12:26:24 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 06, 2018, 02:14:25 PM
Nice Wspeed........... :like:



    My Crunch has a new friend........ :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 06, 2018, 02:17:47 PM
Thanks  :cheers:
That’s a very nice new friend Jaypeebee  :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 06, 2018, 09:59:17 PM
Thanks  :cheers:
That’s a very nice new friend Jaypeebee  :like: :like: :tu:

+1 :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 06, 2018, 10:17:24 PM
Thanks guys  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on August 06, 2018, 10:21:02 PM
Nice Jay  !    :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on August 06, 2018, 10:22:15 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/n8rr5qmh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 06, 2018, 10:24:51 PM
Steve  :tu:

Nice pic........ :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 06, 2018, 10:32:04 PM
:tu:

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 06, 2018, 11:19:01 PM
 :rofl: :rofl:  thanks Obi  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 06, 2018, 11:19:29 PM
Nice pic Steve  :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on August 06, 2018, 11:33:41 PM
:hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 06, 2018, 11:42:10 PM
:rofl: :rofl:  thanks Obi  :cheers: :like:

Still waiting  :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 07, 2018, 12:05:31 AM
:rofl: :rofl:  thanks Obi  :cheers: :like:

Still waiting  :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
:ahhh :ahhh  soon  :ahhh :ahhh :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 07, 2018, 12:23:51 AM
:rofl: :rofl:  thanks Obi  :cheers: :like:

Still waiting  :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
:ahhh :ahhh  soon  :ahhh :ahhh :D

Dont make me post New pic , Then i will get Banned  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 07, 2018, 12:32:25 AM
:rofl: :rofl:  thanks Obi  :cheers: :like:

Still waiting  :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
:ahhh :ahhh  soon  :ahhh :ahhh :D

Dont make me post New pic , Then i will get Banned  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Don’t want you to get banned  :rofl: :rofl: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 07, 2018, 12:39:39 AM
:rofl: :rofl:  thanks Obi  :cheers: :like:

Still waiting  :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
:ahhh :ahhh  soon  :ahhh :ahhh :D

Then Take Action  :viking: :viking: :viking: :viking: :duel: :duel: :duel: :duel: :rofl:

Dont make me post New pic , Then i will get Banned  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Don’t want you to get banned  :rofl: :rofl: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 07, 2018, 12:09:53 PM
:rofl: :rofl:  thanks Obi  :cheers: :like:

Still waiting  :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
:ahhh :ahhh  soon  :ahhh :ahhh :D

Then Take Action  :viking: :viking: :viking: :viking: :duel: :duel: :duel: :duel: :rofl:

Dont make me post New pic , Then i will get Banned  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Don’t want you to get banned  :rofl: :rofl: :tu:
As soon as I can  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 07, 2018, 12:10:32 PM
 :rofl: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on August 07, 2018, 12:45:07 PM
Get a room you two.  :pok:  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 07, 2018, 01:21:22 PM
Get a room you two.  :pok:  :D
That’s what she said :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 07, 2018, 02:20:10 PM
 :2tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 07, 2018, 02:20:55 PM
 :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 07, 2018, 07:56:15 PM
Doing it's thing!  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 07, 2018, 08:25:41 PM
Nice one Jaypeebee  :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 07, 2018, 08:59:44 PM
Wspeed  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 07, 2018, 10:01:36 PM
Great pics guys :like: and nice action shot JPB :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 07, 2018, 10:10:47 PM
Poncho...... :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 07, 2018, 10:52:19 PM
 :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on August 07, 2018, 11:33:13 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 08, 2018, 12:17:34 AM
Nice one Steve  :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on August 08, 2018, 02:18:52 AM
:tu:

Crunch time!      :like:

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 08, 2018, 02:33:28 AM
:tu:

Now that Action pics woot  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :like:.. Wspeed  :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :twak:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 08, 2018, 04:03:00 AM
Nice one Steve  :tu: :like: :like:

:iagree:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on August 08, 2018, 04:15:42 AM
Thanks fellas  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 08, 2018, 06:15:31 AM
Good stuff Steve....... :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 08, 2018, 12:13:33 PM
The PocketCrunch and no action shot :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 08, 2018, 12:30:01 PM
The PocketCrunch and no action shot :tu:

Looks good though  ;)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 08, 2018, 12:32:15 PM
Thanks Jaypeebee  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 08, 2018, 01:04:07 PM
In action!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 08, 2018, 01:06:02 PM
Excellent action shot Jaypeebee  :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 08, 2018, 01:07:16 PM
In action!

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 08, 2018, 01:13:44 PM
Hahaha.... :D

    Thanks  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 09, 2018, 12:38:12 PM
The PocketCrunch at work  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 09, 2018, 01:52:59 PM
 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 09, 2018, 02:29:23 PM
 :rofl: :rofl:  had a leaking hydraulic
hose connector on my scissor lift  :ahhh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 10, 2018, 12:47:01 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 11, 2018, 12:52:41 PM
 :wait:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 11, 2018, 01:23:49 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 11, 2018, 01:52:03 PM
:rofl: :rofl: :like:

 :pok: :pok: :pok:I want see your challenge in action pics or you get this pic eveyrtime
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 11, 2018, 03:36:27 PM
:rofl: :rofl: :like:

 :pok: :pok: :pok:I want see your challenge in action pics or you get this pic eveyrtime
:rofl: You will see plenty of action
pics when I start the Wave challenge  :2tu: :D

That’s a nice pic of yourself Obi  :rofl: :rofl: :tu:

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 11, 2018, 09:49:28 PM
:rofl: :rofl: :like:

 :pok: :pok: :pok:I want see your challenge in action pics or you get this pic eveyrtime
:rofl: You will see plenty of action
pics when I start the Wave challenge  :2tu: :D

That’s a nice pic of yourself Obi  :rofl: :rofl: :tu:

 :pok: :ahhh :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 11, 2018, 10:19:45 PM
:rofl: :rofl: :like:

 :pok: :pok: :pok:I want see your challenge in action pics or you get this pic eveyrtime
:rofl: You will see plenty of action
pics when I start the Wave challenge  :2tu: :D

That’s a nice pic of yourself Obi  :rofl: :rofl: :tu:

 :pok: :ahhh :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Exactly Obi so no more posing from you  :pok: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 11, 2018, 10:57:23 PM
:rofl: :rofl: :like:

 :pok: :pok: :pok:I want see your challenge in action pics or you get this pic eveyrtime
:rofl: You will see plenty of action
pics when I start the Wave challenge  :2tu: :D

That’s a nice pic of yourself Obi  :rofl: :rofl: :tu:

 :pok: :ahhh :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Exactly Obi so no more posing from you  :pok: :D

 :whistle: :rant: >:D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 11, 2018, 10:59:09 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on August 11, 2018, 11:12:43 PM
I keep my Crunch in my backpack as it comes in handy from time to time when needle nose just wont do.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/931/30113029348_fe2aed9ef6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MSZ9vb)20180811_121835 (https://flic.kr/p/MSZ9vb)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/931/43262996034_4049a5b3d2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28V1asJ)20180811_122020 (https://flic.kr/p/28V1asJ)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1812/42172580790_cc2e31c809_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27fDuZU)20180811_121912 (https://flic.kr/p/27fDuZU)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1839/43262994904_2817d190dc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28V1a8f)20180811_122128 (https://flic.kr/p/28V1a8f)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 11, 2018, 11:24:38 PM
Cool pics Pacu :like: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 11, 2018, 11:29:11 PM
Wspeed owned this Thread and page  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :surrender: :surrender: :surrender:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 12, 2018, 12:32:55 AM
 :rofl: :rofl: :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 12, 2018, 04:15:41 PM
Great Crunch pics Ws and Pacu :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 12, 2018, 04:16:57 PM
Thanks P :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 12, 2018, 04:35:58 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 12, 2018, 04:38:04 PM
You work with some big machines
Jaypeebee what are they for  :think: :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 12, 2018, 05:07:30 PM
You work with some big machines
Jaypeebee what are they for  :think: :tu: :like:


I'm a mechanical maintenance engineer in a factory producing filter media.
It is in effect a small paper mill.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 12, 2018, 06:25:52 PM
Thanks Jaypeebee for explaining  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 13, 2018, 12:30:04 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on August 15, 2018, 08:09:54 AM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:

Nice !
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 15, 2018, 12:15:49 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:

Nice !
Thanks Pacu :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 15, 2018, 12:16:25 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 15, 2018, 12:22:55 PM
Great pics JPB and Ws :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 15, 2018, 12:23:30 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 16, 2018, 12:25:21 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 17, 2018, 12:34:25 PM
 :whistle:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 19, 2018, 07:41:59 PM
More great pics Ws :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 19, 2018, 08:08:39 PM
More great pics Ws :like: :like:
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 20, 2018, 12:36:54 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 21, 2018, 12:20:13 PM
 :whistle:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 22, 2018, 12:19:56 PM
Couple more great pics Ws :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 22, 2018, 12:23:50 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 23, 2018, 12:21:46 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 23, 2018, 12:58:08 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:

:dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 23, 2018, 01:22:18 PM
 :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 23, 2018, 01:43:49 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 23, 2018, 02:13:06 PM
Thanks Obi  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 24, 2018, 12:24:48 PM
The Crunch for the pocket  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 24, 2018, 12:25:40 PM
The Crunch for the pocket  :tu:

 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 24, 2018, 12:30:44 PM
 :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on August 24, 2018, 11:59:58 PM
Found this old-timer at a local outdoorstore today, it had been sitting there since 1999, waiting for me to come along ...

And I got it at a 50% discount  :D.

So now I own two ... euh ... Crunches ... crunch's ... crunche's ...  :think:

Oh well, two of them  :P.

(https://i.imgur.com/Zw4H1uf.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/2tsPnU7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zHFszRf.jpg)

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 25, 2018, 12:09:31 AM
 :woohoo: :dd: :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Pacu on August 25, 2018, 12:14:39 AM
it's so new and shiny i need  8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

awesome Crunch find
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on August 25, 2018, 12:40:01 AM
 :o :o :o :dd: :dd: :dd:
Show content
Crunches.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on August 25, 2018, 12:43:29 AM
:o :o :o :dd: :dd: :dd:
Show content
Crunches.

That's what I thought at first, but then I started to overthink it and ...  ::)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 25, 2018, 12:46:21 AM
Very nice TG :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on August 25, 2018, 12:50:18 AM
Now that I can compare my new (bought it a couple of months ago, came with new style nylon Leatherman sheath but still had date codes from 2013) Crunch with an older version ('99) I must say the old one feels better ...

On the new one I have to open the pliers with my hands when I open it up, but on the old one, all I have to do is turn the screw at the end of the handle and the pliers open up themselves, they snap open by spring force, never knew this was the case since my "new" one has no spring force in the pliers whatsoever.

Is my new one (the 2013 version) defective, or is it just something that changed during the years ?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on August 25, 2018, 12:56:22 AM
Here's another English language tip:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on August 25, 2018, 01:00:58 AM
Here's another English language tip:

Where did I screw that one up ?   :think:

Or was it just some free advice ?  :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on August 25, 2018, 01:05:22 AM
Just free advice.  :salute:
And I just wanted to post that meme somewhere.  ::)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on August 25, 2018, 01:08:01 AM
Just free advice.  :salute:
And I just wanted to post that meme somewhere.  ::)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on August 25, 2018, 01:35:19 AM
After oiling it up and playing with it for a while I got a bit of a snap back in it ... (this sound so wrong  ::)).

I was talking about the pliers of my youngest Crunch, but it's still very weak compared to the pliers on the old timer I bought today, guess it's just one of those things that can go wrong at the Leatherman factory these days ...  :-\
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 27, 2018, 12:32:40 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 30, 2018, 12:19:53 PM
 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 30, 2018, 01:46:55 PM
I missed this thread for almost a week ???

Great find Top-Gear 8) The Crunch I have is an oldie as well  :tu: I will have to get a newer one sometime so I can compare :salute: and even has the old school leather sheath :dd: Awesome :drool:

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 30, 2018, 01:47:39 PM
Couple nice pics Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 30, 2018, 01:48:42 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:
I need to slow down with all my pics on here  :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 31, 2018, 12:25:22 AM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:
I need to slow down with all my pics on here  :facepalm:

They are great pics so I don't see why you would  :salute: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 31, 2018, 12:16:26 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:
I need to slow down with all my pics on here  :facepalm:

They are great pics so I don't see why you would  :salute: :like:
Okay then you twisted my arm  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 31, 2018, 12:18:13 PM
Looking good, as always  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 31, 2018, 12:19:02 PM
Thanks Jaypeebee  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 31, 2018, 12:21:31 PM
Thanks Jaypeebee  :cheers: :like:

Your welcome Speedy  :salute:
Are you putting the Pocket Crunch away for a month?  ;)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 31, 2018, 12:37:03 PM
Thanks Jaypeebee  :cheers: :like:

Your welcome Speedy  :salute:
Are you putting the Pocket Crunch away for a month?  ;)
Yes I will only carry the Wave for the challenge  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on August 31, 2018, 12:53:21 PM
Yes, I'll have to put my Crunch away! Not sure how I'll manage without it though  :ahhh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 31, 2018, 01:46:12 PM
I don’t want to use anything else when doing a challenge
So this way I have to use the Wave
and not quickly grab something I use all the time  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 31, 2018, 02:24:33 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:
I need to slow down with all my pics on here  :facepalm:

They are great pics so I don't see why you would  :salute: :like:
Okay then you twisted my arm  :tu:

Cool 8) :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 31, 2018, 02:58:04 PM
 :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 01, 2018, 06:33:36 PM
Back with the PocketCrunch  :woohoo:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Glockfan on October 01, 2018, 06:43:03 PM
 :tu:    :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 01, 2018, 06:54:31 PM
Thanks Glockfan  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on October 02, 2018, 02:26:01 PM
Back with the PocketCrunch  :woohoo:

 :popcorn: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :rant: :twak: :police: :police: :spamkiller:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on October 02, 2018, 02:46:05 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 02, 2018, 03:24:11 PM
 :rofl: Thanks Obi  :pok: :D :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on October 02, 2018, 10:00:47 PM
Back with the PocketCrunch  :woohoo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26J0uDIGErM
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 02, 2018, 10:21:12 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 02, 2018, 11:21:06 PM
 :rofl: thanks MMR  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on October 03, 2018, 11:20:23 AM
This forum is meant to be family-friendly... 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: hiraethus on October 03, 2018, 11:38:07 AM
 :iagree:  Tone it down a little please MMR. :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MMR on October 03, 2018, 11:45:34 AM
:iagree:  Tone it down a little please MMR. :tu:

Alright :salute: .......sorry  :oops: :surrender: :pommel:


ADMIN:

It's saying "You may not modify this post as the time limit for edits has passed.", can you either remove it or edit it out for me?

Apologies for the inconvenience
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: hiraethus on October 03, 2018, 11:50:17 AM
No worries mate.  I done deleted it. :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MMR on October 03, 2018, 11:51:50 AM
No worries mate.  I done deleted it. :)

Ah excellent, thank you sir!  :hatsoff:  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 03, 2018, 03:16:47 PM
The PocketCrunch  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 08, 2018, 12:32:55 PM
 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Glockfan on October 08, 2018, 12:43:52 PM
The Crunch is looking good Speed.   :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 08, 2018, 01:58:52 PM
Thanks Glockfan  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on October 08, 2018, 03:39:13 PM
:D

Good pic!     :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on October 08, 2018, 03:40:32 PM
:D

 :surrender:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 08, 2018, 03:46:09 PM
Thanks David and Obi  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 09, 2018, 12:25:24 PM
 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Obi1shinobee on October 09, 2018, 01:47:04 PM
 :dd: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 09, 2018, 02:11:28 PM
Thanks Obi  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 15, 2018, 02:35:45 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JustinCase on October 20, 2018, 10:09:18 PM
This was given to me as an employee award back in 2003, I wasn't into multi-tools back then so I left it in the package and put it away, completely forgot about it to the point that I tough it was lost during moving to my new house 14 years ago. A week ago, while cleaning and arranging stuff up in the attic, I found it inside a old wood box together with a bunch of other old tools and hardware. Package has some damage but the Crunch and the nylon sheath still brand new and sealed inside, not sure if I should open it or live it the way it is and keep it as a collectors item? Hmmm  :-\
(https://imageshack.com/a/img921/5773/R8Pt0h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on October 20, 2018, 10:22:27 PM
Open and use or open and play with but it does you no good sitting a package   :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 20, 2018, 11:52:34 PM
 :iagree: use it no good stuck in plastic  :pok: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ThePeacent on October 21, 2018, 06:09:52 PM
:iagree: use it no good stuck in plastic  :pok: :tu:

use it!
he said

(https://i.imgur.com/guTmfZi.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 21, 2018, 06:26:07 PM
Now that is just scary  :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JustinCase on October 21, 2018, 08:17:38 PM
Okay guys, since all of you (including Tim :D) insisted in opening it, I decided to do it. I probably won't be using it anytime soon but is very nice to look and play with it, just like SteveC recommended :tu:  Didn't realized until now,that this is actually a very cool designed tool, reminds me of those Batanga/butterfly knives once you're trying to put it together. I noticed it's difficult to make it fit in the nylon sheath, maybe because it's new, I had to push it in very hard in order to close the lid about half way, looks like the tool is too bulky and the sheath too narrow, making it fit very tight, so I might as well use it with my Skeletool CX and get a new sheath for the Crunch.
(https://imageshack.com/a/img924/2695/Pgq87U.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 21, 2018, 08:29:32 PM
Glad you opened the packaging
and can now use the Crunch  :cheers:
The sheath is never been a good fit  :dunno:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 22, 2018, 12:30:15 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 24, 2018, 12:40:20 PM
Great pic Ws :like: :like:

:nanadance:        :nanadance:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 24, 2018, 01:17:49 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 25, 2018, 12:21:04 PM
The PocketCrunch  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 25, 2018, 12:48:09 PM
Sweet 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 25, 2018, 01:31:31 PM
Thanks  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 26, 2018, 12:27:50 PM
The PocketCrunch  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Glockfan on October 26, 2018, 01:29:57 PM
Good looking    :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 26, 2018, 01:36:46 PM
Thanks Glockfan  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 29, 2018, 03:49:07 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 30, 2018, 11:42:29 AM
Nice Ws :like: I need to get mine out and carry it :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 30, 2018, 01:52:42 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
 :pok: yes you should  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 30, 2018, 04:15:22 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 30, 2018, 04:21:57 PM
:tu:

 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 30, 2018, 04:23:11 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on October 31, 2018, 12:29:08 PM
The Crunch back in action after it's 60 day (two challenge) holiday!....... :woohoo:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 31, 2018, 12:37:53 PM
Nice one Jaypeebee  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on October 31, 2018, 12:44:05 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 31, 2018, 01:02:55 PM
It’s always nice to use the Crunch again  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on October 31, 2018, 01:27:39 PM
It’s always nice to use the Crunch again  :cheers:

It's a very useful tool..... :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 31, 2018, 03:10:36 PM
 :iagree:  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JustinCase on October 31, 2018, 04:18:17 PM
Hi guys!
I want to install a pocket clip on my Crunch and was wondering if the clip of the Leatherman SideClip will fit? It looks the same to me but the screw head is different :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 31, 2018, 04:51:56 PM
If anything it means that the sideclip
will have a smaller size hole on the clip

As with the Kick clip you need
the bigger screw that comes with it
And a pivot of the LM Kick as well  :tu:

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 01, 2018, 03:58:44 PM
The PocketCrunch  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: obonaven on November 01, 2018, 04:07:43 PM
And a pivot of the LM Kick as well

What exactly does this mean?  Is there a more detailed procedure anywhere?  Thanks!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 01, 2018, 04:12:41 PM
Here is the link to my thread about fitting a Kick Pocket clip:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75590.0.html

Hope this helps  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: obonaven on November 01, 2018, 04:34:05 PM
Here is the link to my thread about fitting a Kick Pocket clip:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75590.0.html

Hope this helps  :tu:

Awesome!  Thanks!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 01, 2018, 04:35:59 PM
You’re welcome  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 06, 2018, 02:17:42 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: obonaven on November 06, 2018, 02:55:23 PM
Here is the link to my thread about fitting a Kick Pocket clip:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75590.0.html

Hope this helps  :tu:

I got the proper tools from ebay and WOW! are those screw difficult to remove.  I'm afraid I'm going to strip the heads...  Not to mention those tools are sharp and ripped my fingers apart.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 06, 2018, 03:01:39 PM
Here is the link to my thread about fitting a Kick Pocket clip:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75590.0.html

Hope this helps  :tu:

I got the proper tools from ebay and WOW! are those screw difficult to remove.  I'm afraid I'm going to strip the heads...  Not to mention those tools are sharp and ripped my fingers apart.
Did you use heat to the pivot  :think:
As the pivot has got thread locker
that needs to be made soft again
The other thing you could try
Is to slightly tighten the pivot a bit more
As that will brake the seal of the thread locker 
And then you slightly undo the pivot
and then you tighten again
Do that a few times and then it should undo properly  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: obonaven on November 06, 2018, 03:09:56 PM
Thanks!  I'll give that a try. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 06, 2018, 03:12:19 PM
I used a heat gun but you can use a hairdryer as well  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: obonaven on November 06, 2018, 03:18:14 PM
I used a heat gun but you can use a hairdryer as well  :tu:

I have no hair so Heat gun it is!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 06, 2018, 03:27:05 PM
I used a heat gun but you can use a hairdryer as well  :tu:

I have no hair so Heat gun it is!
:rofl: :rofl: same here  :rofl: :rofl: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on November 06, 2018, 03:35:56 PM
A lighter works as well  ;)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 06, 2018, 03:37:30 PM
 :iagree: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JustinCase on November 06, 2018, 06:37:26 PM
Butane lighter works wonders! :tu:...Just a few seconds on each side and the screws will turn and come out very easy.
(https://imageshack.com/a/img924/4220/KfhGoF.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 06, 2018, 06:40:19 PM
Good one Justin :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: obonaven on November 06, 2018, 06:45:53 PM
Good one Justin :tu: :like:

Overkill?

(https://www.xproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/xm42-modualr-x-products-4.jpg)

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 06, 2018, 06:53:08 PM
 :rofl: that might get the job done  :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 08, 2018, 01:49:18 PM
The PocketCrunch again today  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 08, 2018, 09:54:41 PM
When I get home I need to nominate this pic Ws :salute: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 08, 2018, 10:01:38 PM
Thanks Poncho much appreciated  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on November 08, 2018, 10:02:10 PM
The PocketCrunch again today  :tu:

Great pic Speedy!     :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 08, 2018, 10:03:04 PM
Thanks David  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on November 08, 2018, 10:32:48 PM
Nice pic W !   





(https://i.imgur.com/71DocUmh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 09, 2018, 12:17:48 AM
Thanks Steve and nice pic of yours :cheers: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 09, 2018, 03:09:43 PM
The PocketCrunch  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 09, 2018, 06:56:01 PM
The PocketCrunch  :D

Sweet pic Ws :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 09, 2018, 07:06:20 PM
Thanks P :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 12, 2018, 02:32:56 PM
The PocketCrunch for today  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 13, 2018, 12:19:48 PM
Nice one Ws :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 13, 2018, 12:25:22 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 16, 2018, 02:25:05 PM
Carrying the PocketCrunch today  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on November 18, 2018, 04:45:37 PM
In action today!......... :tu:

Holding a chain so I could pull the other end through and join it up.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 18, 2018, 05:21:32 PM
Good job Jaypeebee  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on November 18, 2018, 05:50:14 PM
Thanks Speedy..... :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 18, 2018, 05:54:21 PM
It’s nice to see the Crunch being used  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 19, 2018, 02:16:57 PM
The PocketCrunch today  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 19, 2018, 02:25:32 PM
Great pics Jpb and Ws :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 19, 2018, 04:24:47 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 19, 2018, 06:44:06 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:

 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on November 19, 2018, 07:58:48 PM
Nice pic Speedy and thanks Poncho  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 19, 2018, 08:22:29 PM
Thanks Jaypeebee  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 20, 2018, 01:42:32 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on November 20, 2018, 02:46:26 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:

 8)    :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 20, 2018, 03:12:04 PM
Thanks David  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 20, 2018, 03:26:17 PM
Another great pic Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 20, 2018, 03:29:31 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 23, 2018, 01:55:30 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ezdog on November 24, 2018, 03:59:56 PM
So can anyone tell me just how tight the head on the Crunch should be out of the box?

Mine is so tight that it takes 2 hands to get it to swing around from closed to open or back.

If I made it loose I am afraid it might get too loose?

Is this the kind of thing that might work itself in or should I exchange it to try to find one a little less stubborn?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 24, 2018, 04:22:17 PM
My Crunch is the same  :tu:
But has overtime become a bit less stiff
I don’t mind that the head is stiff

I wouldn’t want them being loose
as that can give the head sideways play
Especially when you try and grip something
That movement could leave marks on what ever
you are trying to grip because of the sideways play  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ezdog on November 24, 2018, 04:51:57 PM
My Crunch is the same  :tu:
But has overtime become a bit less stiff
I don’t mind that the head is stiff

I wouldn’t want them being loose
as that can give the head sideways play
Especially when you try and grip something
That movement could leave marks on what ever
you are trying to grip because of the sideways play  :cheers:

I was thinking the same thing.
Also if it swings freely it would disconnect unless pressure was always on it while in use or getting ready and positioned for use.

Thanks for the reply.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 24, 2018, 05:17:14 PM
No problem ezdog  glad To help :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 24, 2018, 06:47:14 PM
My Crunch is the same  :tu:
But has overtime become a bit less stiff
I don’t mind that the head is stiff

I wouldn’t want them being loose
as that can give the head sideways play
Especially when you try and grip something
That movement could leave marks on what ever
you are trying to grip because of the sideways play  :cheers:

 :iagree: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 24, 2018, 07:06:57 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 24, 2018, 11:11:32 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:

 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 25, 2018, 12:40:28 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 26, 2018, 01:07:24 PM
Another great pic Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 26, 2018, 01:59:30 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 26, 2018, 02:00:01 PM
The PocketCrunch again today  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on November 26, 2018, 02:01:50 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 26, 2018, 02:05:26 PM
 :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 26, 2018, 04:16:07 PM
:like:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 26, 2018, 04:16:35 PM
:like:

 :iagree: :like:
:cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 27, 2018, 02:32:28 PM
The PocketCrunch for today  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on November 27, 2018, 02:56:50 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 27, 2018, 03:27:34 PM
 :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 27, 2018, 05:59:57 PM
:tu:

+1 :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 27, 2018, 06:05:33 PM
Thanks P :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on November 27, 2018, 06:22:08 PM
The Sheath Crunch   :D


(https://i.imgur.com/n8qYhu3h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 27, 2018, 07:14:37 PM
 :D

 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 27, 2018, 08:19:46 PM
The Sheath Crunch   :D

:rofl: :rofl: good one Steve  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 27, 2018, 08:20:29 PM
And nice pic of yours Steve  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on November 27, 2018, 08:23:54 PM
 :cheers: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on November 28, 2018, 11:40:17 AM
The Sheath Crunch   :D


(https://i.imgur.com/n8qYhu3h.jpg)

 :D      :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 30, 2018, 01:58:52 PM
 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 30, 2018, 02:13:33 PM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 30, 2018, 02:16:50 PM
 :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 03, 2018, 03:03:15 PM
Today I am carrying my favourite again  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 03, 2018, 04:16:47 PM
Great pic :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 03, 2018, 04:18:41 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
I do like B&W pics  :dd:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 04, 2018, 02:17:36 PM
Still my most favourite LM :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 04, 2018, 02:32:26 PM
Another great pic Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 04, 2018, 02:34:17 PM
Thanks P :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: lovecraft25 on December 04, 2018, 11:22:38 PM
Love the Kick clip. Was it difficult to install ?...
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 04, 2018, 11:48:17 PM
Love the Kick clip. Was it difficult to install ?...
It wasn’t difficult
Here is the link to fitting a Kick clip to a LM Crunch

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75590.0.html

Hope it helps :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on December 05, 2018, 03:27:01 AM
The Sheath Crunch   :D


(https://i.imgur.com/n8qYhu3h.jpg)


I got one or two of those Sheath Crunch    :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: RicHT on December 05, 2018, 11:32:09 AM
A Crunch Crunching a Crunch.....................

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 05, 2018, 12:23:57 PM
Very crunchy  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 05, 2018, 12:55:13 PM
Very crunchy  :like: :tu:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: RicHT on December 05, 2018, 01:53:24 PM
 :cheers:

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 10, 2018, 01:19:40 PM
The PocketCrunch again today  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 10, 2018, 07:34:22 PM
Nice :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 10, 2018, 07:35:23 PM
Thanks again Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 10, 2018, 07:52:43 PM
Great pics guys  :drool:.

Still can't believe it took me 18 years or so before I got myself a Crunch (and now I own two, one user and one NIB oldie '99 version  :D).

Anyway, I know you guys like pics so here you go (it's a pic from early this year, so not a current one).

(https://i.imgur.com/0bq1cgH.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 10, 2018, 07:55:40 PM
Nice pic TG  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 10, 2018, 08:03:28 PM
Nice pic TG  :like: :tu:

Thanks mate  :salute:.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 11, 2018, 12:33:39 AM
Still a nice pic TG :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ezdog on December 11, 2018, 12:47:53 AM
Great Pic and I too waited until now to get Crunching.

It was worth the wait too! :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 11, 2018, 02:14:23 PM
carrying the PocketCrunch today  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 14, 2018, 02:25:31 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Fast Bill on December 15, 2018, 07:42:12 AM
That is nice Wim. I really am tempted to find a Crunch in the flesh. A bit boxy but quite different :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 15, 2018, 01:27:30 PM
That is nice Wim. I really am tempted to find a Crunch in the flesh. A bit boxy but quite different :like:
Thanks FB :cheers: :like:
The Crunch is nice and small  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 15, 2018, 05:34:28 PM
Great pics Ws :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 15, 2018, 05:37:54 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 15, 2018, 06:01:47 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 16, 2018, 01:49:10 PM
Carrying the PocketCrunch today  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 16, 2018, 04:19:00 PM
Nice pic Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 16, 2018, 04:31:02 PM
Thanks P :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 17, 2018, 02:31:04 PM
The PocketCrunch again today  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 17, 2018, 07:08:22 PM
The PocketCrunch again today  :tu:

 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 17, 2018, 07:13:42 PM
Thanks P  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 18, 2018, 02:23:11 PM
Carrying the PocketCrunch again today  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 18, 2018, 11:51:33 PM
Great pic Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 19, 2018, 12:22:07 AM
Thanks P :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 24, 2018, 01:46:11 PM
Carrying my favourite again today  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 24, 2018, 03:34:58 PM
Gotta love the Crunch :dd: Nice one Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 24, 2018, 03:38:07 PM
Thanks P :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Borg on December 24, 2018, 10:04:51 PM
Discovered today they make excellent nut crackers  :tu:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7831/44633296000_56fc1d0889_z.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on December 24, 2018, 10:20:58 PM
My Crunch has been on nutcracker duty over the holidays :)

(https://i.imgur.com/NrWQiSP.jpg)

Yep  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/NrWQiSP.jpg)

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 24, 2018, 10:38:01 PM
Great use and great pics Borg and theonew :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 24, 2018, 10:57:05 PM
 :iagree: great uses guys  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: RicHT on December 25, 2018, 12:33:57 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Borg on December 25, 2018, 09:51:14 PM
Thanks guys  :tu:

theonew, nice one..i'm late to the party  :D

I did try with these two but they just sprayed the shattered nuts all over the room, i will know in the future the Crunch is the tool for this job :tu:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7842/44645604770_8f086ce7b6.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on December 25, 2018, 10:36:19 PM
The best thing about using a Crunch as a nutcracker is that you can dial it in for a specific type of nut or even a specific nut. I've never had much luck getting a brazil nut unshelled in one or even two pieces but using the Crunch makes it, not only way easier, but kind of fun too :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on December 29, 2018, 09:19:47 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 30, 2018, 01:18:30 AM
Awesome pic Borg :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 31, 2018, 02:11:59 PM
The PocketCrunch for the last
day before the challenge starts  :ahhh :woohoo:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2018, 02:47:40 PM
Will miss all the LM pics, Ws :ahhh

Happy New Year to you and everyone :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 31, 2018, 02:55:04 PM
Will miss all the LM pics, Ws :ahhh

Happy New Year to you and everyone :tu: :like:
I know a whole month how will I cope  :ahhh :ahhh
Happy new year to you Poncho and everyone  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on January 10, 2019, 05:53:21 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/u1V8FWJh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2019, 06:08:17 PM
Great pic Steve :dd: Don't you just love the pic Ws  :whistle:

 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on January 10, 2019, 06:34:15 PM
Thanks ! 

 :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 10, 2019, 06:41:58 PM
Nice pic Steve  :tu: :like:

Thanks Poncho how  >:D off you  :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2019, 08:41:50 PM
What me :dunno:

 :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 10, 2019, 09:16:43 PM
 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DarthVaper on January 14, 2019, 10:34:46 PM
Hello everyone. Long time lurker, first time poster.

My wife bought me a Crunch for my Christmas there. I'm really impressed with it although I have just noticed the jaws don't align well when locked (see pics). It's boxfresh and hasn't been used in anger. Is this normal for a Crunch or should I send it back to LM under warranty? None of my other LM's have this issue, the pliers are spot on.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 14, 2019, 10:42:16 PM
Hi DarthVaper and welcome to  :MTO: :cheers:
I have just had a look at my Crunch
And the pliers are slightly misaligned as well
I would say slightly less than your pliers :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DarthVaper on January 14, 2019, 10:58:01 PM
Thanks Wspeed, i suspect it may be more common with the Crunch as the bottom jaw has that hinge clip.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 15, 2019, 01:52:43 AM
It can be a common thing with the Crunch unfortunately :facepalm: as long as it works as intended then I wouldn't worry to much about it :salute: but if it affects use then yes definitely send it back to place of purchase or off to LM HQ :salute:

Welcome to :MTO:  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on January 15, 2019, 03:44:55 PM
I bought mine used and have used it many times in anger accompanied with strings of curse words and did notice it was slightly off. Thought it was because of its past. Doesn't bother me much.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DarthVaper on January 16, 2019, 06:41:44 PM
I'm going to crack on with it, can hardly put it down anyway. If it gets worse i'll send it in.

First thing first; mastering one handed opening.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 16, 2019, 07:19:57 PM
Have fun practicing DV :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 16, 2019, 08:18:28 PM
Have fun practicing DV :tu: :like:

+1 :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: CeHo on January 26, 2019, 03:17:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/x6KC7ot.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 26, 2019, 03:28:32 PM
That’s a nice Crunch you got there CeHo  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: CeHo on January 26, 2019, 03:29:21 PM
Thanks Wspeed  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 26, 2019, 03:31:13 PM
Nice one CeHo :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: CeHo on January 26, 2019, 03:34:44 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 01, 2019, 01:54:27 PM
Finally using the PocketCrunch again  :woohoo:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: CeHo on February 01, 2019, 01:56:44 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 01, 2019, 01:59:06 PM
Thanks CeHo  :cheers: :like:
It’s a bit dark outside today  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 01, 2019, 03:49:28 PM
Nice one Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 01, 2019, 03:58:59 PM
Thanks P :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 05, 2019, 04:50:44 PM
Carrying the PocketCrunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on February 05, 2019, 07:50:44 PM
Nice pic Speedy........ :like:

Crunch doing it's thing............
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 05, 2019, 08:06:29 PM
Thanks Jaypeebee and good pic of yours  :cheers: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on February 05, 2019, 10:24:30 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 08, 2019, 05:16:52 PM
Carrying my PocketCrunch today  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on February 09, 2019, 02:10:37 AM
Carrying my PocketCrunch today  :tu:

 8)    :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 09, 2019, 12:25:08 PM
Thanks David  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 10, 2019, 02:53:29 AM
Great pics, Ws and Jpb :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 10, 2019, 12:34:50 PM
Thanks P :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on February 10, 2019, 03:39:27 PM
Thanks Poncho........ :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 10, 2019, 03:44:21 PM
You're welcome guys :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 11, 2019, 03:13:25 PM
Carrying my PocketCrunch today  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 11, 2019, 05:34:26 PM
Great pic Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 11, 2019, 06:06:34 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 15, 2019, 04:21:17 PM
Carrying the PocketCrunch today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/0ZSuuWFh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 15, 2019, 07:41:23 PM
Great pic Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 15, 2019, 07:42:59 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 17, 2019, 04:06:39 PM
Carrying my favourite today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/y6JcU2dh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 17, 2019, 09:06:50 PM
Great pic Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 17, 2019, 09:58:51 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 18, 2019, 05:08:35 PM
Still carrying the PocketCrunch today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/t7LB05Bh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 18, 2019, 09:07:13 PM
Nice one, Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 18, 2019, 09:34:27 PM
Thanks P :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 19, 2019, 12:40:59 AM
Thanks P :cheers: :like:

 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 19, 2019, 03:32:56 PM
Still carrying my favourite today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/GOvZtG0h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 19, 2019, 04:03:51 PM
Nice one Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 19, 2019, 04:08:58 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 22, 2019, 04:21:06 PM
The PocketCrunch  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/mgLsCwsh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 22, 2019, 04:26:26 PM
Nice one Ws  8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 22, 2019, 04:27:40 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 22, 2019, 04:30:37 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:

 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 25, 2019, 02:23:58 PM
The PocketCrunch for today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/NI4bSrmh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 25, 2019, 04:09:23 PM
Great pic Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 25, 2019, 04:11:49 PM
Thanks P :hatsoff: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 26, 2019, 03:27:21 PM
The PocketCrunch again today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/oQyM3H9h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on February 26, 2019, 05:16:48 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Zs725Aph.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 26, 2019, 05:35:43 PM
Nice pic Steve  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on February 26, 2019, 06:53:44 PM
Thanks Wim !   :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 26, 2019, 07:04:40 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 27, 2019, 02:34:04 AM
Great pics Ws and Steve :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on February 27, 2019, 03:01:56 AM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 27, 2019, 12:22:36 PM
Thanks P :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: magentus on February 27, 2019, 02:11:41 PM
Fantastic pics Wim and Steve!  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 27, 2019, 03:09:45 PM
Thanks magentus  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 04, 2019, 03:40:29 PM
Carrying my favourite today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/P4gDeKNh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on March 04, 2019, 07:29:18 PM
Speedy, you might be one of the only members who regality carried the Crunch.    :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 04, 2019, 07:34:59 PM
Thanks Aloha  :cheers: :like:
I just love the Crunch especially the vice grip pliers
Just wish that LM would make a larger version of the Crunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 05, 2019, 03:57:56 AM
Yes, you carry one quite a bit and I respect that 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 05, 2019, 12:22:52 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 05, 2019, 02:24:07 PM
Still carrying the PocketCrunch today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/MJIOSauh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 05, 2019, 06:27:54 PM
Great carry Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 05, 2019, 06:30:44 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 08, 2019, 03:13:14 PM
Carrying the PocketCrunch today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/aP1KWy4h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on March 08, 2019, 03:22:25 PM
A Surgre sized Crunch  :think:, I like the sounds of that. 

Nice carry btw  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 08, 2019, 03:31:19 PM
Thanks Aloha  :cheers: :like:
I think a bigger sized Crunch would be very handy  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on March 08, 2019, 04:02:14 PM
Sometimes I wonder if LM has prototyped such tools then scrapped the idea for whatever reasons  :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 08, 2019, 04:07:44 PM
I don’t know what it is why they haven’t made one yet
Maybe it’s not a money maker for them  :dunno:

But I still think it could be a excellent
tool if they would design a larger version  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 11, 2019, 02:32:37 PM
Carrying the PocketCrunch today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/wBzFVACh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on March 11, 2019, 03:02:23 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 11, 2019, 03:02:46 PM
Thanks Steve  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 11, 2019, 05:45:32 PM
Nice one Ws  :like:

Perhaps the pivot would be overstressed if the tool was much bigger :dunno: I am just trying to think of why they wouldn't make a bigger Crunch as well  ??? :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 11, 2019, 06:13:17 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:

Wouldn’t they be able to make a bigger pivot for it then  :dunno: :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 12, 2019, 11:48:52 AM
I meant, even if they make the pivot bigger, it may still be to overstressed :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 12, 2019, 12:34:00 PM
Maybe Poncho  :dunno:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 12, 2019, 04:37:10 PM
Carrying the PocketCrunch again  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/Uewg5AHh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 12, 2019, 05:03:29 PM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 12, 2019, 05:05:13 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 12, 2019, 07:26:22 PM
Quick question, are there any other leathermans that have interchangeable components with the crunch? I would like to make mine bladeless if I choose to get one.

Cheers,
H.G.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 12, 2019, 07:35:30 PM
I think they are similar to the Pulse, PST and PST II  :think: we have had s couple members mod them but I can't remember exactly what tools they have used :think: it locks so it may have tools more similar to the Pulse :shrug: Someone who has actually modded one of these can say for sure :salute: been many years since I have had mine apart :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 12, 2019, 07:50:40 PM
I removed the blade and fitted Wave scissors
You do have to remove some material from
the Wave scissors so not a straight swap

Here is the link to my scissor mod :tu:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75857.0.html
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 12, 2019, 07:52:23 PM
I forgot that yours had scissors :facepalm: so I guess most of the 4 inch range of locking tools work as well  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 12, 2019, 07:55:47 PM
That’s okay Poncho I will let you off  :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 12, 2019, 11:20:27 PM
Your a dandy, Ws :hatsoff:

 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 13, 2019, 02:31:21 PM
Still carrying the PocketCrunch  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/Y5AvLm4h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 13, 2019, 02:40:31 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 13, 2019, 02:45:41 PM
Thanks BR  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 13, 2019, 04:31:00 PM
Great pic and a great carry, Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 13, 2019, 04:46:05 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 14, 2019, 10:47:12 PM
I removed the blade and fitted Wave scissors
You do have to remove some material from
the Wave scissors so not a straight swap

Here is the link to my scissor mod :tu:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75857.0.html

Cool mod but more than I think I want to take on. I am really wondering what other tools fit in the crunch.

Cheers,
H.G.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 14, 2019, 10:58:38 PM
I am not sure what would fit especially
with the small handle size of the Crunch  :dunno:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 15, 2019, 04:43:42 PM
Carrying the PocketCrunch today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/yz71wZEh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 17, 2019, 05:26:12 PM
Carrying my favourite MT for today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/gTSXP6Sh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 17, 2019, 06:52:53 PM
Great pics, Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 17, 2019, 06:55:04 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 18, 2019, 03:12:43 PM
Still carrying the PocketCrunch  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/rKaMJvTh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Kev D on March 18, 2019, 03:22:34 PM
Mines sat on the mantle with my Surge in case I need them.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 18, 2019, 03:25:59 PM
I bet they feel left out at the moment Kev :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on March 18, 2019, 04:13:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/79ud6vBh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 18, 2019, 04:33:25 PM
Great pic Steve  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on March 18, 2019, 04:43:59 PM
TY !    :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 18, 2019, 05:45:03 PM
Great pics Ws and Steve :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 18, 2019, 05:45:35 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on March 18, 2019, 05:50:40 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 19, 2019, 05:06:41 PM
Same again today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/NfRFgQyh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: CeHo on March 19, 2019, 05:25:06 PM
Very cool pic Wspeed  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 19, 2019, 05:26:13 PM
Thanks CeHo  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 19, 2019, 05:31:01 PM
Awesome pic, Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 19, 2019, 05:46:09 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: King_Gorilla on March 23, 2019, 08:32:08 AM
After I got a leather sheath for my Signal, My old Signal sheath was handed down to my Crunch.  I had to stick something in with the tool so it wouldn't flop around side to side.  I filled a rectangle match box with some stuff.  It's not perfect but it works for the days that I carry my Crunch.   

until i make a custom sheath just for my Crunch.  :D

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 23, 2019, 12:28:14 PM
Nice one KG :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 23, 2019, 01:22:00 PM
Great improvisation with the sheath  :salute: can't wait to see the custom one you make as well :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: King_Gorilla on March 23, 2019, 04:44:00 PM
Nice one KG :like: :tu:

Thanks Wspeed

Great improvisation with the sheath  :salute: can't wait to see the custom one you make as well :tu: :like:

Thanks Poncho, we'll just have to see how long it takes me to ever get around to it.   ::)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 25, 2019, 03:16:09 PM
Still my favourite MT  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/oR5d92vh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 25, 2019, 04:07:39 PM
Glad you like it so much, Ws  :tu: You have given it great representation on here and probably made a few fans of it as well :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 25, 2019, 04:35:33 PM
Thanks Poncho :cheers:  :like:
it is a great MT just lacks on tools like other MTs
But that is why it works well with a SAK
I would definitely recommend the crunch
And the size is perfect for edc  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 25, 2019, 05:10:27 PM
It for sure is a great partner with a SAK :tu: and I use locking pliers at home all the time, just never get the Crunch out and I wished I did :ahhh :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 25, 2019, 05:12:24 PM
You need to carry it more Poncho  :pok: :D
It’s small enough to carry  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MMR on March 25, 2019, 05:13:35 PM
Still my favourite MT  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/oR5d92vh.jpg)

I love that pocket crunch  :drool:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 25, 2019, 05:17:02 PM
Thanks MMR  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MMR on March 25, 2019, 05:22:23 PM
Thanks MMR  :cheers: :like:

Seriously ever time I see a picture of your pocket crunch I find myself looking at the crunch product page on LMs website and me hovering over the “add to basket” button.


...seriously it’s true


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 25, 2019, 05:23:14 PM
After all the challenges I am in are over in the next few months, I may very well carry it a bit :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: genevabuck on March 25, 2019, 05:30:24 PM
I’m glad that I bought my Crunch years ago. I saw that they are listed at $109.00 on the website.  :sa:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 25, 2019, 05:33:46 PM
The prices seem to get higher and higher for the Crunch :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 26, 2019, 03:26:55 PM
Carrying the PocketCrunch again  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/3Z1Iirth.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9lKKEFnh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 26, 2019, 04:40:10 PM
Great pics Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 26, 2019, 04:42:28 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 26, 2019, 09:34:16 PM
I'll probably be getting a crunch in the near future. After doing my research it ticks all the marks.

It doesn't try to be a knife but has a blade...

It is one of the few multi-tools with a true pair of pliers with a focus on being a wrench up to 1"
It is the only multi-tool of its size to include a 1/4 inch hex driver.

As a true tool, there really isn't another tool like it on the market.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 26, 2019, 11:21:32 PM
 :iagree: good one HG :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 29, 2019, 02:38:46 PM
 :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/CHqOUCCh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MMR on March 29, 2019, 02:49:46 PM
:tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/CHqOUCCh.jpg)

Dat pocketcrunch tho :drool:


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190329/a40c27250258e7de901eb6fbea2f2dac.jpg)


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 29, 2019, 02:51:52 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: thanks MMR  :rofl: :rofl: :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 29, 2019, 02:54:50 PM
So Wspeed, I know you have a scissor on yours instead of a blade, but it required a lot of modding. I was thinking of modding mine a little different. I was going to replace the blade with a Scalpel Handle, That way I can use all the Havalon blades. A scalpel is very different from a normal knife, so in addition to being bladeless, it would let me carry a very different tool that I wouldn't be able to find anywhere else. Also I would let me face the blade outwards rather than toward the tightening nut. With a fix blade it would be to dangerous, but with just a scalpel handle it would have no risk.

Thoughts?

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 29, 2019, 02:58:30 PM
I like your idea HG  :like:
I have been thinking about a scalpel before
but haven’t got round to make one yet
But I wasn’t thinking of putting it on the Crunch
It will be interesting to see what you come up with  :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 29, 2019, 03:59:22 PM
I like your idea HG  :like:
I have been thinking about a scalpel before
but haven’t got round to make one yet
But I wasn’t thinking of putting it on the Crunch
It will be interesting to see what you come up with  :popcorn:

April's goal is to get a crunch and plan out the mod, I also want to either make or buy a horizontal belt sheath for it.

I want to carry a Modded Crunch and Style PS as my EDC as a school teacher (no blades). A multi-tool is part of my identity, and with the Charge knife I made, I have a 3 piece set of multi-tools that covers practically everything.

Look at this complete tool set:

Crunch - True Tool
vice Grip
Flat drivers
Philips driver
File
Scalpel Exchanger
1/4 inch Hex Driver
Wire Cutter

Style PS - Small Tasks
Small Needle Nose Plier
Tweezers
Scissor
small File
Small Philips Driver
Small Wire Cutter

Charge Knife - Wood working
Awl
Saw
Wood File
Serrated Knife
S30V Primary Blade

Is there a major function I missed?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 29, 2019, 04:24:31 PM
Looks good to me  :like: :tu:
I can’t see what else you would need with those tools  :D
The only thing I would have different is a metal saw :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 29, 2019, 04:55:16 PM
Great pic Ws :like: I also can't wait to see what you come up with HG :tu: :popcorn:

And MMR :facepalm: family friendly :poke: if you wouldn't want your mother or your grandmother hearing it then please refrain from putting it ::)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 29, 2019, 05:25:22 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 29, 2019, 06:47:03 PM
Looks good to me  :like: :tu:
I can’t see what else you would need with those tools  :D
The only thing I would have different is a metal saw :tu:

I would agree, however Leatherman doesn't make one. Check the teeth on a Wave file..they are way way too dull to accomplish anything on metal. The Rebar file can do mild steel with its very aggressive teeth, but that is the extent of leatherman metal saws. So I should have it covered assuming its mild steel. Does the Crunch have teeth on its file?

Cheers,
H.G.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 29, 2019, 07:17:21 PM
I had a look at the file but no teeth  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: earthman on March 29, 2019, 09:51:51 PM
Still my favourite MT  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/oR5d92vh.jpg)

Can anyone advise me on how to remove the original pivot pin that holds the blade and screwdrivers? I've tried to remove mine with a couple of vice grips but it's going no where.

I did hear that Leatherman may have used thread locker on it so I'll try a bit of heat next time, is one end of the pivot held captive within one side of the handle, if so which side??
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 29, 2019, 10:10:55 PM
Use heat and it will help :cheers: also only one side turns but I can never remember which one does and it may be random :dunno: I have wrenches that member loki_mobipe has made up for the knurled screws that make this job so much easier :cheers: contact him and you might be able to purchase some of those if you are so inclined :cheers:

Also welcome to :MTO:  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: earthman on March 29, 2019, 10:15:14 PM
Use heat and it will help :cheers: also only one side turns but I can never remember which one does and it may be random :dunno: I have wrenches that member loki_mobipe has made up for the knurled screws that make this job so much easier :cheers: contact him and you might be able to purchase some of those if you are so inclined :cheers:

Also welcome to :MTO:  :cheers:

Many thanks, would like to see a picture of those wrenches that he made. :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MMR on March 29, 2019, 10:17:48 PM
Use heat and it will help :cheers: also only one side turns but I can never remember which one does and it may be random :dunno: I have wrenches that member loki_mobipe has made up for the knurled screws that make this job so much easier :cheers: contact him and you might be able to purchase some of those if you are so inclined :cheers:

Also welcome to :MTO:  :cheers:

Exactly!

Seriously save yourself a ton of frustrations and get a set of Loki’s wrenches

And lastly, welcome aboard sir!


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MMR on March 29, 2019, 10:23:42 PM
Many thanks, would like to see a picture of those wrenches that he made. :cheers:

Here you go sir
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=64314


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: earthman on March 29, 2019, 10:27:16 PM
Exactly!

Seriously save yourself a ton of frustrations and get a set of Loki’s wrenches

And lastly, welcome aboard sir!


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Interested in knowing more about these wrenches, however I bet the guy is in the States? If so the cost of duty and postage to the UK will probably mean it's a no go for me. :-\ 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: earthman on March 29, 2019, 10:30:10 PM
Here you go sir
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=64314


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 :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 29, 2019, 10:40:32 PM
Hi earthman the wrenches from Loki come from Russia
And his price includes the postage well worth getting a set
I got my wrenches from him as well
and it didn’t take too long for delivery  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: earthman on March 29, 2019, 10:45:01 PM
Hi earthman the wrenches from Loki come from Russia
And his price includes the postage well worth getting a set
I got my wrenches from him as well
and it didn’t take too long for delivery  :tu:

Thanks, I'll keep them in mind if I can't fabricate something myself. :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 31, 2019, 03:28:20 AM
heat + Squirt PS4 has worked perfectly for every tool that uses these screws. For some reason it has the near perfect dimensions, only issue is the thread locker, but don't force it, since it might be the wrong side. I also use a small wrench from crescent.

Also, I've been looking at used Crunches...they run from $75 in bad condition to $90 in good condition...when a brand new one is $109...is this inflated or are these real values. I feel bad buying a new one when I am instantly going to void the warranty lol.



Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 31, 2019, 04:11:41 AM
Crunches hold their value well and always cost around that :salute: I bought mine cheaper than that but that was 10 years ago and I have tried to find another deal like that but so far I am still holding a total of the one I have ::) :D I would still look for a good second hand one since you are going to mod it anyways :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 31, 2019, 03:44:01 PM
The PocketCrunch today before the Surge challenge starts  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/I0AhbUdh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 31, 2019, 04:00:09 PM
Great choice before the challenge :salute: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 31, 2019, 04:16:52 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: earthman on March 31, 2019, 08:59:34 PM
heat + Squirt PS4 has worked perfectly for every tool that uses these screws. For some reason it has the near perfect dimensions, only issue is the thread locker, but don't force it, since it might be the wrong side. I also use a small wrench from crescent.

Also, I've been looking at used Crunches...they run from $75 in bad condition to $90 in good condition...when a brand new one is $109...is this inflated or are these real values. I feel bad buying a new one when I am instantly going to void the warranty lol.

Thanks, I have a PS4 and tried it today, it grips great and it's just reminded me, both ends of my pivot will actually turn so I don't have a captive side at all. :dunno:
Will try using some heat tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: earthman on March 31, 2019, 09:01:03 PM
The PocketCrunch today before the Surge challenge starts  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/I0AhbUdh.jpg)

I may end up needing a new pivot bolt, where did you get that one from?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 31, 2019, 09:03:05 PM
I may end up needing a new pivot bolt, where did you get that one from?
I got it from Loki mobile
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: earthman on March 31, 2019, 09:20:51 PM
I got it from Loki mobile
:cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Happy Gilmore on April 08, 2019, 01:05:06 AM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/rdYAAOSwNwpcpbHN/s-l1600.jpg)

for $90 including shipping,

thoughts?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 08, 2019, 12:16:57 PM
Nice one HG and a good price  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on April 28, 2019, 04:16:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/N8ctjydh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 28, 2019, 04:24:48 PM
Nice  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on April 28, 2019, 11:27:18 PM
Thanks, I have a PS4 and tried it today, it grips great and it's just reminded me, both ends of my pivot will actually turn so I don't have a captive side at all. :dunno:
Will try using some heat tomorrow.

Late reply sorry, from memory (could be wrong) the post isn't captive and the screw is on the file side.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 29, 2019, 12:30:35 PM
Excellent carry Steve :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 01, 2019, 03:02:16 PM
The PocketCrunch  :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/86om04Jh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 01, 2019, 04:18:13 PM
Nice one Ws  8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 01, 2019, 04:22:18 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
It feels good to have the PocketCrunch again  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: temo on May 01, 2019, 04:29:10 PM
Nice tool, great pics!

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 01, 2019, 04:33:02 PM
Thanks temo  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 01, 2019, 08:06:34 PM
 :iagree:  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 02, 2019, 05:23:01 PM
The PocketCrunch again today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/4mxJUZvh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 02, 2019, 05:23:46 PM
Another awesome pic,  Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 02, 2019, 05:35:00 PM
Thanks Poncho I was lucky to get some pics before it started raining  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 02, 2019, 08:41:35 PM
Glad you got them before the rain :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 02, 2019, 09:00:06 PM
Thanks  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 03, 2019, 03:22:30 PM
Glad to have the PocketCrunch again  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/jvDRh0Kh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 03, 2019, 07:51:27 PM
Great pic, Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 03, 2019, 07:55:57 PM
Thanks P :hatsoff: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on May 04, 2019, 09:23:34 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4671/38720616160_e92cd5f562_b.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 04, 2019, 12:48:09 PM
Nice pic Vadim  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 04, 2019, 05:32:19 PM
Nice pic Vadim  :like: :tu:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 06, 2019, 03:16:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/l1fthy9h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/k3iJk4eh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 07, 2019, 04:41:09 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/queoKCwh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 08, 2019, 11:59:39 AM
Nice pics, Ws 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 08, 2019, 01:39:31 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 08, 2019, 01:58:23 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 08, 2019, 02:05:46 PM
Thanks Steve  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 09, 2019, 04:16:30 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/thjU6Bvh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on May 09, 2019, 06:05:23 PM
Crunch at work.........
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 09, 2019, 06:08:41 PM
Nice one Jaypeebee  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on May 09, 2019, 06:20:19 PM
Thanks Speedy....... :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 09, 2019, 06:28:25 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MrMckay on May 09, 2019, 06:38:28 PM
I love the look of these but man they're pricey.  I've just broke a set of Stanley needle nose today working on my bike. I think the crunch would be a good addition to my saddle bag

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 09, 2019, 07:17:45 PM
Yes they are definitely on the high price side
But they are the only vice grip pliers that fold up this small  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 10, 2019, 12:42:49 AM
Great pics Ws and Jpb  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on May 10, 2019, 02:19:32 AM
Yes they are definitely on the high price side
But they are the only vice grip pliers that fold up this small  :tu:
:iagree:
Smallest & most precise vice grips that fold into the smallest package you can get.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 10, 2019, 12:24:06 PM
:iagree:
Smallest & most precise vice grips that fold into the smallest package you can get.
:iagree: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 10, 2019, 12:24:27 PM
Great pics Ws and Jpb  :like:
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on May 10, 2019, 12:40:01 PM
 :hatsoff: Poncho
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 10, 2019, 02:16:42 PM
Carrying the PocketCrunch again today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/PKMdYzPh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: earthman on May 11, 2019, 10:21:56 AM
I love the look of these but man they're pricey.  I've just broke a set of Stanley needle nose today working on my bike. I think the crunch would be a good addition to my saddle bag

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The Chinese have copied them, I picked up one for  £10 from a stall at a motoring event some years ago. It doesn't have any name/logo on it but it's pretty identical otherwise, it clamps etc well enough.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 11, 2019, 01:27:07 PM
I would like to see a Chinese copy but haven’t seen any  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 12, 2019, 06:29:26 AM
I would like to see a Chinese copy but haven’t seen any  :tu:

 :iagree: and great pic, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 12, 2019, 12:31:19 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 13, 2019, 02:53:30 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VbvORtDh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 14, 2019, 12:13:46 PM
Another great pic, Ws :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 14, 2019, 12:17:38 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 14, 2019, 12:50:15 PM
Carrying the PocketCrunch again  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/5ZNfIFCh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 15, 2019, 11:59:22 AM
Great pic Ws 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 15, 2019, 12:31:21 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 17, 2019, 02:53:04 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/FgqiN5Fh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 18, 2019, 08:56:41 PM
Great pic Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 18, 2019, 09:07:02 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: comis on May 19, 2019, 01:25:26 PM
Just playing with my Crunch today, and the lock tab pin is falling out.  One side of the head is obviously wider than the other, but the other side is not properly 'riveted'(like a SAK).


Now my question is, I am not in the States, bring this back to local distributor is probably a long and costly wait.  Since I am planning to do some SAK mods anyway, all my tools and materials should be in place pretty soon, should I rivet this with a new pin myself?  Has anyone else done this fix in the past?  The pin size is ~2.4mm(which I could probably grind down one of the SAK pivot to match this)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 19, 2019, 01:48:12 PM
Nasty I haven’t had a problem with the pin
But I wonder if you could still use the original pin
and use a centre punch to peen the pin in place  :think:
Hope someone else would be able to help you comis  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Happy Gilmore on May 19, 2019, 02:08:35 PM
Nasty I haven’t had a problem with the pin
But I wonder if you could still use the original pin
and use a centre punch to peen the pin in place  :think:
Hope someone else would be able to help you comis  :tu:

Not recommended, u need the pin to be longer initially in order not to damage the frame I believe.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: comis on May 19, 2019, 02:11:37 PM
Nasty I haven’t had a problem with the pin
But I wonder if you could still use the original pin
and use a centre punch to peen the pin in place  :think:
Hope someone else would be able to help you comis  :tu:

That's a pretty good suggestion, I upload another photo for everyone's reference.  I don't know whether there is enough material to hold it though.  :dunno:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: comis on May 19, 2019, 02:13:51 PM
Not recommended, u need the pin to be longer initially in order not to damage the frame I believe.

You mean the center punch will push too much material and deform the frame?  I think that's a valid concern, but aren't the original pin was held in place by this very same method?  :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 19, 2019, 02:20:00 PM
That’s what it looks like they have done used a centre punch
But I don’t know if it will work or not trying it again  :dunno:
I can’t see why it would damage the frame but I am no expert  :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 19, 2019, 05:43:07 PM
Carrying the PocketCrunch today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/ut5OGlnh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 20, 2019, 03:33:51 AM
I would try to center punch method first and if that doesn't work then maybe a piece of pin stock would work :think: of course brass pin stock is a lot less stiff and may bend on you :shrug: I would try something definitely before the option of sending it in if it were me :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on May 20, 2019, 04:43:18 AM
 The Crunch arrived yesterday so I carried it today.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190520/c85baa8206dcbcbdb60a1c49806bc211.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: comis on May 20, 2019, 04:55:51 AM
I would try to center punch method first and if that doesn't work then maybe a piece of pin stock would work :think: of course brass pin stock is a lot less stiff and may bend on you :shrug: I would try something definitely before the option of sending it in if it were me :salute:

Thanks Poncho!  I think I would do just that.  Unless I drop the tool or use a toothpick to push it out, the pin is temporarily sitting in there alright.  Worst case scenario, I would do a temp fix with brass pin while looking for nickel silver pin.


The Crunch arrived yesterday so I carried it today.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190520/c85baa8206dcbcbdb60a1c49806bc211.jpg)

Hope you like it!  I always think this tool is one of the more unique tool out there, and a perfect companion to a SAK or even a Plier-based MT.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 20, 2019, 12:27:58 PM
Nice one Sos would love to hear what you think of the Crunch  :like: :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 20, 2019, 12:45:34 PM
Nice one Sos would love to hear what you think of the Crunch  :like: :popcorn:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 20, 2019, 02:52:38 PM
The PocketCrunch  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/E1M0P0Wh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 20, 2019, 08:26:01 PM
:dd: :like: :like:

:nanadance:            :nanadance:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 20, 2019, 08:34:24 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 20, 2019, 08:37:36 PM
:2tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 20, 2019, 08:37:56 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on May 21, 2019, 01:23:12 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47842783812_9d93b9cb3f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 21, 2019, 12:18:44 PM
Nice pic Vadim  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 21, 2019, 12:30:00 PM
Very cool 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 21, 2019, 06:47:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/rX6bmJ9h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 21, 2019, 07:46:48 PM
The Sheath Crunch   :D


(https://i.imgur.com/Osy9l0Gh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on May 21, 2019, 07:52:19 PM
The Sheath Crunch   :D


(https://i.imgur.com/Osy9l0Gh.jpg)
Great picture,Steve!   :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 21, 2019, 08:18:55 PM
Cool pic of the Sheath Crunch Steve  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 21, 2019, 08:27:43 PM
Great picture,Steve!   :tu: :like:

Cool pic of the Sheath Crunch Steve  :like: :tu:

Thanks both !   :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 22, 2019, 12:38:04 PM
Great pics of both the pocket and sheath models :D :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 22, 2019, 12:45:13 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 24, 2019, 05:48:56 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kmDqN1ih.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 26, 2019, 06:28:30 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/CjRb8Q4h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/DWMh4cUh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 27, 2019, 07:08:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/pU0p0ich.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on May 27, 2019, 10:17:59 PM
Some great pics, wspeed.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 27, 2019, 10:31:49 PM
Thanks Sos  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 28, 2019, 12:33:22 AM
Some great pics, wspeed.

 :iagree: :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 28, 2019, 12:15:29 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 28, 2019, 01:58:51 PM
Awesome pics speedy !   :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 28, 2019, 02:00:43 PM
Thanks Steve  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 28, 2019, 05:46:40 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/zWBR8Uah.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: CeHo on May 28, 2019, 08:15:40 PM
Great pic W  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 28, 2019, 08:37:12 PM
Thanks CeHo  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 29, 2019, 03:49:54 AM
Another great pic, Ws 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 29, 2019, 12:21:39 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 31, 2019, 04:20:46 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/r0jo6Hoh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on May 31, 2019, 11:55:08 PM
Noticed the link on my SwissBuck chain was coming lose, so used the Crunch to tighten it up.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190531/adc39e68262125bc4b1a1730b91cffc4.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 31, 2019, 11:56:05 PM
Good job Sos  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 01, 2019, 04:27:14 AM
Great pics Ws and Sos :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 01, 2019, 12:29:26 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on June 01, 2019, 07:43:55 PM
Great pics Ws and Sos :like:
Thanks Poncho.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jorritvS on June 07, 2019, 01:04:50 PM
Hello let me introduce myself and my beautiful crunch to this club.

I'm happy I can join it. I loved the crunch since I saw it and was able to get not so long ago. I really appreciate the thought that's in the design of this tool.

Does anybody know when production started? I can only find the year 1999 but not the month. Mine is from September resulting in the beautiful code 0999. But I am curious if there are older ones. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190607/aeea961b9f142572eaf89ac29f798812.jpg)

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 07, 2019, 01:52:33 PM
Nice one jorritvS :like: :tu:
I am not sure when the first ones came out
But I am sure someone will be on here that can help you  :think: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on June 07, 2019, 01:54:58 PM
Mine was 0799.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jorritvS on June 07, 2019, 02:11:52 PM
Mine was 0799.
That's really nice although it does mean mine is not the oldest :sad:

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on June 08, 2019, 09:56:48 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48026235082_cc2861bc7f_b.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48026052446_c7d85871bb_b.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 08, 2019, 11:09:05 PM
Cool pics Vadim  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on June 09, 2019, 01:37:48 AM
Cool pics Vadim  :like: :tu:
Thank you,Wspeed!   :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Happy Gilmore on June 09, 2019, 02:47:43 AM
I definitely like the actions shots. I think more than any other multi-tool, the crunch has very different capabilities. I feel like if we want others to try it, it would be worth showing more of them, not just mug shots.

Cheers,
H.G.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on June 10, 2019, 11:48:52 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48039884737_86a7c5252b_b.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 10, 2019, 11:52:01 PM
Nice one Vadim  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on June 10, 2019, 11:53:03 PM
Nice one Vadim  :like: :tu:
Thank you,Wspeed!  :hatsoff: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 10, 2019, 11:53:51 PM
 :2tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on June 13, 2019, 09:36:39 PM
Mine was 0799.

Snap  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 13, 2019, 11:07:32 PM
Nice one Max  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on June 13, 2019, 11:18:24 PM
Zoidberg and I can celebrate together 🎈  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on June 13, 2019, 11:21:33 PM
Zoidberg and I can celebrate together 🎈  :hatsoff:

:2tu:

Yeah except that I no longer have that Crunch, I traded it for a blade.

:facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on June 13, 2019, 11:54:22 PM
To bad, but you’re still invited  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zoidberg on June 14, 2019, 12:01:02 AM
:cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 14, 2019, 12:26:40 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: pipedreams on July 20, 2019, 08:24:57 PM
I’m a 0799 Crunch owner, too.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 20, 2019, 09:32:05 PM
Nice one pd :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on July 20, 2019, 10:34:51 PM
I’m a 0799 Crunch owner, too.

Happy 20th Birthday to all those 0799 Crunch’s out there! And still going strong  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on July 20, 2019, 11:43:07 PM
Not a typical use, but a few days ago, my dog was using the Crunch for holding his treat.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190720/789a56d98233b9df1c6545e4d5aa7bfd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190720/52e93b0dee58910bf78fe9db887b8c63.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: pipedreams on July 21, 2019, 12:26:09 AM
That’s awesome, Sos24!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on July 21, 2019, 08:48:04 AM
That’s awesome, Sos24!
Thanks.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Ivo on July 21, 2019, 10:23:01 AM
These are mine , 0999 and 0500  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on July 21, 2019, 12:14:13 PM
Spring chickens Ivo...nice!  :like: I only have one so keeping an eye out for a second for a little EDC duty.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 21, 2019, 12:58:20 PM
Can’t wait to be carrying the PocketCrunch again  :ahhh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on July 21, 2019, 05:03:05 PM
Of their plier-based multitools, the PC is certainly the most technically clever folding tool that LM have ever made. It could be a study in mechanical engineering excellence.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Ivo on July 21, 2019, 07:08:57 PM
Spring chickens Ivo...nice!  :like: I only have one so keeping an eye out for a second for a little EDC duty.

Thanks Max  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 01, 2019, 05:14:34 PM
Finally I can carry the PocketCrunch again
Now I am not doing any challenges :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/6X5Vur7h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 01, 2019, 08:13:44 PM
Feels good to lock-up the Crunch again.  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 01, 2019, 08:14:52 PM
Thanks Max  :cheers:
It definitely is great to carry and use the PocketCrunch again  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on August 01, 2019, 08:31:06 PM
Finally I can carry the PocketCrunch again
Now I am not doing any challenges :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/6X5Vur7h.jpg)
Nice PC there... :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 01, 2019, 09:27:32 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2019, 12:21:58 PM
Finally I can carry the PocketCrunch again
Now I am not doing any challenges :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/6X5Vur7h.jpg)

Glad to see it again and glad you are getting to carry it again :salute: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 02, 2019, 01:08:56 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 02, 2019, 01:09:36 PM
The PocketCrunch again for today

(https://i.imgur.com/1OgT8p1h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 02, 2019, 07:12:13 PM
Nice WS  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 02, 2019, 07:13:31 PM
Thanks Max  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2019, 08:35:49 PM
Nice WS  :like:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 02, 2019, 08:55:58 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 04, 2019, 01:15:31 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/2uZYw0ah.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 05, 2019, 01:22:55 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/0k84CqZh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bpXf4m9h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on August 05, 2019, 01:51:44 PM
Nice pics W !   :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 05, 2019, 03:02:14 PM
Thanks Steve  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on August 05, 2019, 04:12:52 PM
Getting excited here...  sent my Crunch back for warranty work. The mechanism that allowed the handles to stay together, when in storage mode, was messed up. This allowed the handles to easily fall away from each other.

Curious as if they fixed it or replaced it.

I got notification that it had been sent out and was supposed to be here Saturday. It never showed and tracking showed it simply disappeared in Tennessee.

Finally this morning the tracking showed it’s here in town and out for delivery. It’s about 10:15am for me and I’m heading to bed. Work night shift.

So I’ll get it when I get up around 2 or 3pm... can’t wait!  Haha




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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on August 05, 2019, 04:18:28 PM
 :mail:  Its a great feeling to finally getting a tool back from warranty.  I hope they sorted it all out or just sent a new working one out. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 05, 2019, 04:23:49 PM
Hope it is all working as it should zrxoa1  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on August 05, 2019, 08:56:14 PM
Well it’s here. I think it’s a new one. Just the tool in a shipping pouch. No box or paperwork.

It’s dated 0518 so it’s definitely not the one I sent in.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190805/80cb60f2b56fd11a0fb6e7ef3a4b8eca.jpg)


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 05, 2019, 09:07:23 PM
Good you have one back, even if replacement...  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 05, 2019, 09:11:16 PM
Great news zrxoa1  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on August 05, 2019, 10:07:36 PM
Yeah. Wasn’t sentimental to me so new replacement was fine. Good to have one back!


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 06, 2019, 01:37:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/iZPGDQgh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/SohczhWh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 06, 2019, 05:33:00 PM
Great shots WS  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 06, 2019, 05:53:30 PM
Great pics,  Ws :like:

And glad that,  LM fixed you up,  zrxoa  :cheers: :like:

If I had only known it went through,  Tennessee  :ahhh :whistle:

 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 06, 2019, 06:07:21 PM
Thanks Max and Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 06, 2019, 07:06:35 PM
My pleasure Wim. Not enough pockets today for everything I wanted to carry  :facepalm:
...but I offer this pic for the thread.  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 06, 2019, 07:08:49 PM
Nice one Max  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 06, 2019, 07:13:35 PM
While the Wave rules, the PC is Tim’s finest multitool, imho of course.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 06, 2019, 07:17:09 PM
I would like it if they would make a larger version of the Crunch
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 06, 2019, 08:34:12 PM
Yes, its small sized jaws do limit its applications somewhat. A100 has much bigger locking jaws, even bigger that a SuperTool...but non-folding.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 06, 2019, 09:19:20 PM
It’s a shame they don’t fold as i do like the
look of them but they are just too big for carrying  ???
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 06, 2019, 09:31:40 PM
Never tried EDC...the pouch is a full 7 inches long...but the A100 is not much heavier (243g vs. 190g)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 06, 2019, 09:38:31 PM
You should try and EDC it for a day or two and let us know what you think  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 06, 2019, 09:40:58 PM
That’s a worthy challenge...will need to wait for Friday to give me 3 straight days.  :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 06, 2019, 09:44:13 PM
Cool look forward to see what you think of carrying it :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on August 07, 2019, 03:13:14 AM
Great pics,  Ws :like:

And glad that,  LM fixed you up,  zrxoa  :cheers: :like:

If I had only known it went through,  Tennessee  :ahhh :whistle:

 :D


Hmmmm.... do I need to check it for fingerprints??




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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 07, 2019, 12:59:08 PM
The PocketCrunch

(https://i.imgur.com/USHXf6Eh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 08, 2019, 01:16:40 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3qQecWXh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 08, 2019, 02:14:29 PM
More great pics, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gerleatherberman on August 08, 2019, 02:54:46 PM
Yes, its small sized jaws do limit its applications somewhat. A100 has much bigger locking jaws, even bigger that a SuperTool...but non-folding.
:like:
Nice duo of lockers, Max!

(https://i.imgur.com/3qQecWXh.jpg)
Nice pics, W! :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 08, 2019, 03:04:48 PM
Thanks Poncho and GLBM  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 08, 2019, 08:21:05 PM
:like:
Nice duo of lockers, Max!
Nice pics, W! :like:
Thanks GLBM. A couple cases of lockjaw.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 09, 2019, 10:27:00 AM
A100 3-day Mini-EDC challenge, to compare to Crunch.

Pouch is excellent build quality. Long (7in) but belt loop 1/3 down so carries high on the belt and does not snag when seated. A100 asymmetrical so snags if not inserted with OHO blade side facing inside. Size of A100 is similar to open SuperTool, for comparison. More feedback as the EDC continues...
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 09, 2019, 12:01:52 PM
Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it after the 3 days :cheers: :like:

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 09, 2019, 01:34:08 PM
Nice one Max look forward to hear what you think  :popcorn: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 09, 2019, 01:34:45 PM
The PocketCrunch

(https://i.imgur.com/0EvaIXlh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 09, 2019, 05:58:53 PM
First day feedback. No issues with the carry. Pouch did not catch on anything and easy to retrieve the A100. Just need to remember correct orientation otherwise catches when returning it. 2.5in OHO blade easy to deploy, has a good shape and half serrated. The release lever and thumb screw get a little in the way but the blade location works OK and the exposed pliers are not a problem. Used the flat driver to tighten a pan handle. The tools don’t lock like an LM. There’s a tab that keeps the tool open when the handles are closed. Nice exposed nail nick to deploy the driver, which is quite beefy and did the job, although the pointy pliers prevents you getting over the top of the tool to drive the screw. Compared to the Crunch, the A100 blade is quicker to deploy, longer and the edge points the right direction when opened. Also the driver was quicker to access and use, at least compared to the driver tucked up next to the Crunch’s blade. But you can get the end of the Crunch into your palm when driving screws. Not possible with the A100.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 09, 2019, 06:02:22 PM
Looking good so far  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 09, 2019, 06:02:47 PM
It does look nicely made  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 09, 2019, 06:06:34 PM
Yes, can’t fault the build quality and the surface finish is excellent (I think fine sand blasted).
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 09, 2019, 06:11:12 PM
It would of been great if you could fold it up like the Crunch
Title: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on August 10, 2019, 09:36:24 AM
Ok, I confess I’m pretty pitiful.  I couldn’t undo the small cap on my whiskey bottle so I used the Crunch.  I know it is designed for tougher tasks, but it worked nicely and fave me an excuse to use it.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190810/62b190fbc11de0e88698b82d75dd03ef.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 10, 2019, 09:46:35 AM
Nothing pitiful about that usage 🆘... maybe just the tiny size of the bottle  :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on August 10, 2019, 09:50:34 AM
Nothing pitiful about that usage ... maybe just the tiny size of the bottle  :facepalm:

It was just for a change of pace from the normal Tullemore Dew.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 10, 2019, 10:12:44 AM
Irish or Kentucky... both excellent choices.  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 10, 2019, 01:25:42 PM
Great use Sos  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 10, 2019, 01:26:54 PM
The PocketCrunch being carried again today

(https://i.imgur.com/03pBvPDh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 10, 2019, 09:06:53 PM
Carried the A100 again today. Pouch got hung up a couple times on its end. Nothing really too noticeable but the extra length of the pouch does snag occasionally.
No usage today so thought I’d cover a feature the Crunch does not have; the release lever. This little lever is found on most dedicated locking pliers and allows you to release the pliers when they are locked really tight. On the A100, the lever takes up a tool slot, but on its own pivot close to the plier head. Lifting the lever presses the handles open, even when the pliers are locked super tight.
The pics below show this feature and the good engineering used for the tightening mechanism.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 10, 2019, 09:53:58 PM
That is a great feature Max definitely
something the Crunch hasn’t got  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 11, 2019, 02:43:23 PM
Great pics Ws, Sos and Max :like:

Also great going on the uses and pics of the A100, Max :salute: :like:

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 11, 2019, 03:13:19 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff:
Final report to follow later today.  :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 11, 2019, 05:44:58 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 11, 2019, 05:47:06 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/RgviKZch.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 11, 2019, 06:31:54 PM
3rd day EDC carry for the A100. Used it to tighten a irrigation fitting. Can’t carry on the belt from Monday (office), so this mini-challenge is now finished. Here are my comments comparing the A100 to the Crunch:

A100 Pros:
- bigger, stronger jaws
- always ready
- more, larger tools
- great OHO blade

A100 Cons:
- too long for pocket carry
- difficult to use drivers
- discontinued and no factory support

A100 Comments:
Very well-made product that is only let down by its length that restricts it to pouch or bag carry.

Crunch Pros:
- very compact
- tools individually lock
- still in production
- warranty cover on used models

Crunch Cons:
- fiddly to deploy pliers
- jaws a little small
- blade and file too short
- blade edge obstructed when open

Crunch Comments:
Ingenious folding design a masterpiece of engineering. Modeled on the 4in length of the PST (same era), it probably would benefit from being 1/2in longer to scale up the jaws and tools a little.

Bottom Line:
The Crunch is a truly pocketable MT, and even if the pliers and tools are a little small, it’s still extremely capable and versatile. So while the A100 is technically a better pair of pliers with better tools, it’s the Crunch that will be easier for EDC. But for car carry or bag use, the A100 will be a better choice. A good reason to have both.  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 11, 2019, 06:40:34 PM
Great write up Max  :like: :tu:
If I ever find A 100 for sale I would definitely buy one
It does look a very capable tool and
would be great to have in the car glove box
Or under the seat of my motorbike
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on August 11, 2019, 06:49:02 PM
Great write up Max  :like: :tu:
If I ever find A 100 for sale I would definitely buy one
It does look a very capable tool and
would be great to have in the car glove box
Or under the seat of my motorbike
:iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 11, 2019, 07:35:57 PM
Thanks Wim, 🆘  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 12, 2019, 12:11:31 PM
Thanks for the comparison and write up about the 2 of those, Max :salute: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 12, 2019, 01:42:22 PM
Still carrying the PocketCrunch

(https://i.imgur.com/peDBPb8h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 13, 2019, 07:32:55 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/uzYSrkIh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 13, 2019, 07:33:21 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/0puRom9h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on August 13, 2019, 07:50:53 PM
 :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/LvP5Qtxh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 13, 2019, 07:58:56 PM
Thanks Steve nice carry and pic of yours  :cheers: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 13, 2019, 09:48:27 PM
Thanks for the comparison and write up about the 2 of those, Max :salute: :like:
Thanks Poncho.  :hatsoff:
They’re both great but the Crunch has a certain je ne sais quoi...
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 16, 2019, 02:46:56 PM
The PocketCrunch

(https://i.imgur.com/Jlxm8tWh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on August 16, 2019, 09:43:10 PM
Nice combo, Steve.

Great photo as usual wspeed.  I’ve been meaning to ask about the pocket clip on your Crunch.  Is it a mod you did?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 16, 2019, 09:54:43 PM
Thanks Sos  :cheers:
Yes it is a mod I did  :tu:
Here is the link to my pocket clip mod
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75590.msg1623477.html#msg1623477
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on August 17, 2019, 12:51:35 AM
Thanks Wspeed.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 17, 2019, 01:05:23 PM
 :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 17, 2019, 03:03:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/oR86H0Yh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 18, 2019, 06:19:19 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/X8CYf7Jh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 19, 2019, 11:44:54 AM
Great pics Ws and Steve :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 19, 2019, 01:34:18 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on August 19, 2019, 04:11:29 PM
Nice combo, Steve.



Thank you !   :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 20, 2019, 06:21:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kWNpVGGh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 20, 2019, 09:06:00 PM
Always nice to see your Crunch Wim.  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 20, 2019, 09:21:33 PM
Thanks Max I have been using it a lot last week  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 20, 2019, 11:14:04 PM
Always nice to see your Crunch Wim.  :like:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 20, 2019, 11:33:16 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 23, 2019, 06:22:50 PM
The PocketCrunch again for today

(https://i.imgur.com/qJjBDarh.jpg)
Title: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on August 24, 2019, 10:56:26 AM
To remind...  I sent my Crunch to Leatherman for repair. The doohickey that keeps the handles locked together when the pliers are put back into the handles was not working properly. The handles would just fall away from each other.

They sent me a new Crunch.  Today I got a mail call... couple of Nite Ize Hip clips. I have used these on my OG Wave as well as several SAKs.  I really like them, they work well.

I have one on my Hercules and am thinking of adding one to my Locksmith.

As much as I’d love the Kick clip set up, it just seems difficult to source all the parts these days.  So I’m going to slap one of these Nite Ize clips on and allow pocket carry!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190824/bac5a22835814d1359c78adce3749eb3.jpg)


And done...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190824/e314967292f6b83358f5a3da132dc774.jpg)


Again, not as elegant and OEM looking as the Kick clip mod, but much easier to install!!  LOL


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 24, 2019, 01:23:10 PM
I like it looks good zrxoa1  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 24, 2019, 11:45:11 PM
Looks great zrxoa1, nice deep carry.  :like:

Is it bonded on?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on August 25, 2019, 12:09:05 AM
Looks great zrxoa1, nice deep carry.  :like:

Is it bonded on?

Yes, with 3M VBT tape.  Easy to remove if needed. 


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on August 25, 2019, 03:55:40 AM
Nice addition zrxoa1.  I might have to try one.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on August 26, 2019, 04:49:41 AM
Used the Crunch today tightening up the latch on one of my fence doors.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190826/8e59b07276c90a2df267d139539b9f1d.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 26, 2019, 07:55:38 AM
Good use 🆘.  :like:
The locking pliers and blunt nose make short-work of jobs like that!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 26, 2019, 01:55:17 PM
Great use Sos  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 26, 2019, 05:00:00 PM
Carrying the PocketCrunch again

(https://i.imgur.com/SGuMZxTh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on August 26, 2019, 07:13:12 PM
Great PC Wim  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 26, 2019, 07:13:45 PM
Thanks Max  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Niro on August 26, 2019, 07:19:06 PM
How are your wire cutters on your Crunchers? Mine are almost useless compared to e.g my skeletool or Charge.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 26, 2019, 07:40:51 PM
My cutters work fine had no problem with them  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 27, 2019, 01:13:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/N4R8Zwsh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on August 29, 2019, 01:35:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/SC4wY8sh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 03, 2019, 07:32:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/BwKhAFOh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 05, 2019, 05:17:28 PM
Great uses and lots of great pics of the Crunch, peeps :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 05, 2019, 06:37:01 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 06, 2019, 01:41:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VyDucwPh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 06, 2019, 02:52:41 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:

 :hatsoff: and

(https://i.imgur.com/VyDucwPh.jpg)

Great pic :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 06, 2019, 03:23:19 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 08, 2019, 01:37:10 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/H2AF56nh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 08, 2019, 07:22:10 PM
Great  pic,  Ws  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 08, 2019, 07:36:20 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on September 09, 2019, 01:23:16 AM
Pocket carried my Crunch all weekend. Never had any reason to use it.

Did use the scissors on my PX once...

Haha

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on September 09, 2019, 03:02:34 PM
I’ve eventually decided that scissors are essential. I seem to use them more than any other tool...  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 09, 2019, 03:13:46 PM
That’s why I put scissors on the Crunch rather than the blade  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 09, 2019, 03:14:13 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/txzeap0h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on September 09, 2019, 03:19:46 PM
Good call Wim. Old style or the new smaller ones?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 09, 2019, 03:31:03 PM
Thanks Max  :cheers:
They are the smaller ones  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Happy Gilmore on September 09, 2019, 03:57:57 PM
I love the idea of scissors over a blade..but the wave scissors have been a huge disappointment for me. All 6 that I have fail to cut clothing tags, any fibrous material, Cordage... I’d just rather carry an invisible tool like a Vic classic. Now a carbide saw..that i’d be into...

BTW, finally ordered a crunch for myself. Was putting it off because the Crunch is basically a perfect tool, I have a feeling I will like it too much. Seems like a great combo with a Style PS or Gerber Dime.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 09, 2019, 04:17:45 PM
I haven’t had too much of a problem with cutting with the Wave scissors
but I know what you mean the Victorinox scissors are better quality  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on September 09, 2019, 04:30:10 PM
 :tu: agree. Still a cool mod Wim.  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 09, 2019, 04:36:34 PM
Thanks Max  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 10, 2019, 06:50:35 PM
The PocketCrunch again today

(https://i.imgur.com/AlTx8vLh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 13, 2019, 01:44:23 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/E10KhKdh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 13, 2019, 01:49:52 PM
Great pics,  Ws  :like:

Last one calendar bound  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 13, 2019, 03:19:37 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 15, 2019, 03:52:26 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/HmxE5t3h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on September 16, 2019, 07:58:06 AM
Nice pic Wim  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 16, 2019, 11:40:58 AM
Nice pic Wim  :like:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 16, 2019, 01:45:03 PM
Thanks Max and Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 16, 2019, 01:45:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/BWvPZAQh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on September 16, 2019, 01:48:31 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/BWvPZAQh.jpg)
Nice photo’s!  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 16, 2019, 01:52:47 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on September 16, 2019, 02:00:20 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 17, 2019, 06:54:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OV3B46kh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on September 18, 2019, 01:53:56 PM
Great pic Wim  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 18, 2019, 01:54:46 PM
Thanks Max  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 19, 2019, 12:14:49 AM
Great pic Wim  :like:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on September 19, 2019, 04:45:04 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/OV3B46kh.jpg)
Very nice shot!  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Ivo on September 19, 2019, 11:59:40 AM
Great pic Wim  :like:
:iagree: :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 19, 2019, 01:55:59 PM
Thanks everyone  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 20, 2019, 12:20:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/tFUn12hh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on September 20, 2019, 03:14:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/tFUn12hh.jpg)
Not bad at all.  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 20, 2019, 03:45:18 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on September 20, 2019, 03:45:47 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 20, 2019, 03:46:20 PM
 :2tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 20, 2019, 04:14:47 PM
Another great pic  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 20, 2019, 05:44:24 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 22, 2019, 01:39:56 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/YSRPRokh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on September 22, 2019, 03:02:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/YSRPRokh.jpg)
Nice Crunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 22, 2019, 03:13:52 PM
Thanks Rapidray still my favourite MT :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 23, 2019, 03:34:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/uvlOyWGh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on September 23, 2019, 04:20:29 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/uvlOyWGh.jpg)
Nice shot there!  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 23, 2019, 05:31:43 PM
Thanks Rapidray I was just in time before the rain started again  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 24, 2019, 01:49:12 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/EIC5Steh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on September 24, 2019, 03:54:40 PM
Nice shot!  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 24, 2019, 05:35:21 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 25, 2019, 11:42:28 AM
More great pics, Ws :like:
Title: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on September 25, 2019, 12:07:31 PM
I wish I had a better clip, but mine will have to do...


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 25, 2019, 12:13:53 PM
As long as it works zrxoa1  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 25, 2019, 12:14:13 PM
More great pics, Ws :like:
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 25, 2019, 12:14:52 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/UO22kSdh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on September 25, 2019, 12:15:48 PM
As long as it works zrxoa1  :like: :tu:

But yours looks SOOOO much better!!






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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 25, 2019, 12:16:23 PM
 :rofl: thanks zrxoa1  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 25, 2019, 12:42:40 PM
As long as it works zrxoa1  :like: :tu:

 :iagree: :like:

and great pic, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 25, 2019, 12:47:08 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on September 25, 2019, 02:54:11 PM
I wish I had a better clip, but mine will have to do...


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Very nice duo and with clips!  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on September 25, 2019, 02:54:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/UO22kSdh.jpg)
Nice  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 25, 2019, 03:13:54 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on September 25, 2019, 03:41:57 PM
Well, Ws... you seem to be the only one really carrying the Crunch torch around here. LOL

Do you really carry AND USE it that much?  I have carried mine a few times, but find it very awkward to use daily.

With my current position at work, I really have to need for anything more than my Victorinox Pioneer X.   I really use the main blade and scissors a lot.  I ground down the can opener into a long small flat head ( like a Technician) and I use it every night at work to unlock/lock my locker. (A friend rigged the built in dial combo lock so that a little flick of the key hole will lock or unlock the locker... making it quick to open...)

So I doubt I’ll carry it for the challenge.  I just can’t see needing it and the knife blade takes to long to deploy... for MY NEEDS.




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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 25, 2019, 03:53:57 PM
Yes I use the Crunch quite a lot
I have also removed the blade and
replaced it with LM Wave scissors
As we are not aloud to have locking blades in the UK
And scissors are needed more and useful for me
The locking pliers come in very handy when on the bike
Especially if anything comes loose whilst out
It’s not often that I need a normal set of pliers  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on September 25, 2019, 04:21:15 PM
Yes I use the Crunch quite a lot
I have also removed the blade and
replaced it with LM Wave scissors
As we are not aloud to have locking blades in the UK
And scissors are needed more and useful for me
The locking pliers come in very handy when on the bike
Especially if anything comes loose whilst out
It’s not often that I need a normal set of pliers  :tu:




Was the swap a direct swap??  Old or newer Wave?




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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 25, 2019, 06:03:55 PM



Was the swap a direct swap??  Old or newer Wave?




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No there was quite a lot of work to make it fit
As there isn’t much space on the Crunch
I used the newer Wave scissors

Here is the link to my blade / scissor swap

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75857.msg1634855.html#msg1634855
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on September 25, 2019, 08:56:37 PM
No there was quite a lot of work to make it fit
As there isn’t much space on the Crunch
I used the newer Wave scissors

Here is the link to my blade / scissor swap

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75857.msg1634855.html#msg1634855

Well done!!  Looks like too much work for me to try. I’m not that big of a fan of the Crunch to go to that much work. Besides, I can carry anything I want here in the states. As far as locks go, anyway.

You’ve got a beauty there!!




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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jaypeebee on September 25, 2019, 09:08:09 PM
Only just seen your "how to" Speedy, great stuff, might have a go myself one day if I ever get time!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 25, 2019, 10:12:25 PM
Thanks zrxoa1 and Jaypeebee  :cheers:
Hope you get a chance one day Jaypeebee
I wish we were aloud to carry locking knives over here
I can only see our laws getting tougher  >:(
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 27, 2019, 04:48:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/MPhhBqY.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 27, 2019, 06:32:01 PM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 27, 2019, 06:37:11 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on September 27, 2019, 08:28:27 PM
Nice Crunch  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 27, 2019, 09:26:44 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 29, 2019, 01:15:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/UKAiiMR.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on September 29, 2019, 02:33:04 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/UKAiiMR.jpg)
Nice Crunch  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 29, 2019, 02:47:49 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 29, 2019, 08:09:31 PM
 :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 29, 2019, 08:15:33 PM
Nice one Poncho  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 29, 2019, 08:59:31 PM
Thanks Ws  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on September 30, 2019, 03:23:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/UOS5Cjv.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 01, 2019, 02:07:53 AM
Great pic,  Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 01, 2019, 02:08:22 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Sp9IWBrh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on October 01, 2019, 02:44:58 AM
Great Pic Poncho.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 01, 2019, 03:25:06 AM
Thanks Sos :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 01, 2019, 04:08:40 AM
Great posts and photos!  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 01, 2019, 04:38:18 AM
Thanks Ray :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 01, 2019, 01:23:06 PM
Cool pic Poncho  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on October 01, 2019, 03:06:13 PM
Day 1


The bolt holding my Vise to the bench was loose.


(https://i.imgur.com/4BDY5tAh.jpg)

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 01, 2019, 03:10:51 PM
Nice one Steve  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 01, 2019, 04:44:00 PM
Thanks Ws :hatsoff: and great pic and use,  Steve :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 01, 2019, 04:45:14 PM
Steve,  I believe you also meant to post that in the challenge thread :whistle:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 01, 2019, 06:08:20 PM
Day 1


The bolt holding my Vise to the bench was loose.


(https://i.imgur.com/4BDY5tAh.jpg)
Great action photo!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 01, 2019, 06:23:11 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/dPqHHqa.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 02, 2019, 12:43:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OHW7YVk.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 02, 2019, 02:23:50 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/dPqHHqa.jpg)
Nice  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 02, 2019, 02:24:12 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OHW7YVk.jpg)
:like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on October 02, 2019, 02:44:50 PM
Steve,  I believe you also meant to post that in the challenge thread :whistle:

Thanks , yes I did  :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 02, 2019, 04:29:12 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 02, 2019, 04:36:49 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Not a problem!  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 02, 2019, 05:25:31 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on October 03, 2019, 01:49:44 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191002/b64b3c915ac57d2af0e4b0cb6a248766.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 03, 2019, 02:33:52 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191002/b64b3c915ac57d2af0e4b0cb6a248766.jpg)
Nice patches with your Crunch!  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 03, 2019, 03:25:08 AM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on October 03, 2019, 03:44:08 AM
Thanks.  I was excited about both.  I even got some background info on the SHAEF patch and how to tell whether their original WWII
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 03, 2019, 01:57:04 PM
Nice pic and patches Sos  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 03, 2019, 02:14:56 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/UNjaIp7.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 03, 2019, 06:06:43 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/UNjaIp7.jpg)
Nice  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 03, 2019, 06:22:09 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on October 04, 2019, 02:10:45 AM
Nice picture wspeed.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191004/9e5aa57de463ca56bbe9927bf1d3c18b.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 04, 2019, 04:18:38 AM
Nice picture wspeed.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191004/9e5aa57de463ca56bbe9927bf1d3c18b.jpg)
Nice photo!  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 04, 2019, 01:32:46 PM
Thanks Sos and nice pic of yours  :cheers: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 04, 2019, 01:33:07 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/vg95n21.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 04, 2019, 02:03:26 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/vg95n21.jpg)
Nice looking Crunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Outback in Idaho on October 04, 2019, 02:14:44 PM
  Does anyone else have issues where, when closing the pliers part, that they want to fly open instead of locking in?

  First Crunch I had, would fold it over and would feel a soft click, and could fold the tool up no problem. Then one day I tried to cheat a tough cut and broke the pliers part - and my heart fell with it. Sent it in to Leatherman, and a couple of weeks later (USP is slow, and I'm only 9 hours away) a replacement came in. But the dern thing won't stay closed when folding/unfolding - it wants to fight me. /grr

  There is nothing else wrong with the tool, and was hoping after the past few years it would eventually behaved.  :twak:

  Made a quick video, though the pliers were behaving some in front of the camera.
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrWC7Yx-ftw
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 04, 2019, 03:23:48 PM
My plier head is nice and stiff when I open or close the handles
It only springs open when I completely pull the plier head out
If I want to use the pliers yours definitely don’t look right  :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 04, 2019, 03:24:27 PM
Nice looking Crunch  :tu:
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 04, 2019, 05:16:39 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/AkWw2Olh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 04, 2019, 05:23:01 PM
Cool pic Poncho  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 04, 2019, 05:31:58 PM
Thanks Ws  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 04, 2019, 08:23:06 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/AkWw2Olh.jpg)
Nice  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 05, 2019, 01:37:19 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/GRs4sNc.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 05, 2019, 02:57:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/GRs4sNc.jpg)
Nice  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 05, 2019, 03:45:16 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 05, 2019, 09:37:52 PM
Thanks Ray  :hatsoff: and great pic, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 05, 2019, 09:38:49 PM
Thanks Poncho :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 06, 2019, 02:02:33 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VxEg5VE.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 07, 2019, 02:07:04 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kY1M6Bc.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 07, 2019, 03:23:35 PM
Nice  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 07, 2019, 03:28:12 PM
Thanks  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 08, 2019, 03:13:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3kyh6oHh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 08, 2019, 03:14:22 PM
Nice pic Poncho  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 08, 2019, 03:26:50 PM
Thanks Ws :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 08, 2019, 04:11:18 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3kyh6oHh.jpg)
Nice one Poncho!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 08, 2019, 04:25:55 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/geaT40E.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 08, 2019, 04:31:58 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/geaT40E.jpg)
Nice  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 08, 2019, 04:32:41 PM
Thanks again Rapidray  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 08, 2019, 05:13:26 PM
Thanks Ray  :hatsoff: and great pic,  Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 08, 2019, 05:13:48 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on October 08, 2019, 06:47:00 PM
Nice pics Poncho and wspeed.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 08, 2019, 07:10:50 PM
Thanks Sos  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 08, 2019, 07:29:08 PM
Thanks Sos :hatsoff: and I took another today as well :D

(https://i.imgur.com/oyDK20xh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 08, 2019, 07:30:40 PM
Cool pic Poncho  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 08, 2019, 07:33:37 PM
Thanks Ws  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on October 08, 2019, 07:57:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Z93yi7zh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 08, 2019, 08:31:32 PM
Cool pic Steve  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 08, 2019, 09:26:55 PM
Thanks Sos :hatsoff: and I took another today as well :D

(https://i.imgur.com/oyDK20xh.jpg)
Nice photo!  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 08, 2019, 09:27:15 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Z93yi7zh.jpg)
Nice  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 08, 2019, 11:21:43 PM
Thanks Ray  :hatsoff: and great pic,  Steve :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on October 08, 2019, 11:42:33 PM
Very nice photos Steve and Poncho.

Poncho, that blue makes that Crunch stand out real nice.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 09, 2019, 02:41:05 AM
Thanks Sos :hatsoff: I liked the blue and the contrast as well :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 09, 2019, 04:16:29 AM
Very nice photos Steve and Poncho.

Poncho, that blue makes that Crunch stand out real nice.
:iagree: big time!  :like: :cheers:
Title: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on October 09, 2019, 04:26:28 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191009/56c41fb1be001386c321b04f42462241.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 09, 2019, 04:57:39 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191009/56c41fb1be001386c321b04f42462241.jpg)
Another day at work...nice!  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 09, 2019, 11:43:42 AM
Thanks Ray :hatsoff:

Another day at work...nice!  :like: :tu:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 09, 2019, 01:19:18 PM
Cool pic zrxoa1  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 09, 2019, 01:33:24 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/BfBsXiF.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 09, 2019, 05:30:21 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/BfBsXiF.jpg)
:like:  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 09, 2019, 05:38:38 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 10, 2019, 01:46:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/L8XfRmE.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 10, 2019, 02:46:52 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/L8XfRmE.jpg)
Nice Crunch  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 10, 2019, 03:00:17 PM
Thanks Rapidray still my favourite MT  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 10, 2019, 03:07:57 PM
Thanks Rapidray still my favourite MT  :cheers: :tu:
It was mine also...untill my son liked it more than me so he has it now.  :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 10, 2019, 03:09:02 PM
You will have to get yourself
another one Rapidray  :pok: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 10, 2019, 03:10:41 PM
If I was still working...I would - most definitely. But now I can buy other knives now!  Cases, SAK’s etc
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 10, 2019, 04:10:10 PM
I am more interested in
buying knives like Case as well
There are not many MTs that I am really
interested in buying at the moment
But Case knives have so many gorgeous
looking ones that I would love to get  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on October 10, 2019, 09:25:21 PM
I’m in a similar boat Wim. The Free range eventually made they way to the bottom of Africa, and maybe I’m a bit jaded from all the discussion, but I was underwhelmed when sampled firsthand. I think I’ll stick with my discontinued/classic LMs. Sometimes the original is still better, designed by engineers free from the influence of suits and sheaths.  :pok:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 10, 2019, 09:30:24 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 10, 2019, 10:07:00 PM
I am not impressed with the new range of LMs
And I won’t be waisting my money on them
I would much rather buy some more knives
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 10, 2019, 10:33:35 PM
Cool...do I see a Case XX Changer in your future!  :pok: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 10, 2019, 10:59:46 PM
If I can find one I would love to get one  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on October 11, 2019, 12:38:39 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191010/a12903115639e1d565973288e9c5f609.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 11, 2019, 02:59:48 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191010/a12903115639e1d565973288e9c5f609.jpg)
:like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 11, 2019, 01:37:50 PM
Nice pic Sos  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 11, 2019, 02:20:19 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/6BtNV44.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 11, 2019, 05:33:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/6BtNV44.jpg)
Nice Crunch!  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 11, 2019, 05:37:16 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Struggling with light today
It’s a very dark day outside  >:(
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on October 12, 2019, 09:22:57 AM
Wearing this classic today.  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on October 12, 2019, 10:11:38 AM
Thanks Ray and wspeed.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 12, 2019, 12:58:11 PM
Nice one Max  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 12, 2019, 01:43:05 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/5yfOqlf.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 12, 2019, 02:35:33 PM
Wearing this classic today.  :salute:
:like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 12, 2019, 02:35:54 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/5yfOqlf.jpg)
:like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 12, 2019, 03:11:20 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on October 12, 2019, 04:19:35 PM
Thanks Wim, Rapidray  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 13, 2019, 01:59:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/40BTcPU.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 13, 2019, 03:47:03 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/40BTcPU.jpg)
Nice  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 13, 2019, 04:00:33 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 14, 2019, 02:56:22 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/oWlJ9C6.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 14, 2019, 03:29:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/oWlJ9C6.jpg)
Nice Crunch!  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 14, 2019, 05:43:52 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on October 15, 2019, 12:18:07 AM
Good pics of your Crunch Speed!     :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on October 15, 2019, 03:11:21 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191015/93144603dd004d405f96c4f26e5f3ded.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 15, 2019, 05:03:31 AM
Nice shot.  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 15, 2019, 01:33:33 PM
Nice pic Sos  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 15, 2019, 01:33:59 PM
Good pics of your Crunch Speed!     :like:
Thanks David  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 15, 2019, 01:47:26 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/4T9G2KJ.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 15, 2019, 03:11:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/4T9G2KJ.jpg)
:like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 15, 2019, 03:11:40 PM
Thanks  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on October 15, 2019, 11:08:54 PM
Nice pic Wim.  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 15, 2019, 11:09:40 PM
Thanks Max  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 16, 2019, 01:44:54 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/SjpWkVT.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 16, 2019, 03:34:46 PM
Very nice  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 16, 2019, 03:44:51 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 17, 2019, 02:11:11 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Rz6joVB.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 17, 2019, 03:52:31 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Rz6joVB.jpg)
Nice Crunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 17, 2019, 03:55:42 PM
Thanks Rapidray I am very happy with it  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 19, 2019, 02:03:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VcZGhNj.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 19, 2019, 02:39:13 PM
Nice  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 19, 2019, 03:43:16 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 20, 2019, 04:01:39 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Tiw1vbQ.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 20, 2019, 05:02:22 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Tiw1vbQ.jpg)
Nice  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 20, 2019, 07:07:16 PM
Thanks  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on October 21, 2019, 02:10:00 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191015/93144603dd004d405f96c4f26e5f3ded.jpg)

Nice pic  Sos24!    :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/Tiw1vbQ.jpg)

Good pic Speedy!      :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 21, 2019, 01:57:22 PM
Thanks David  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 21, 2019, 02:03:52 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Qu00aYC.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 21, 2019, 04:40:21 PM
The mighty Crunch  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 21, 2019, 05:47:14 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 22, 2019, 01:45:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/gtgxMhG.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on October 22, 2019, 01:53:21 PM
Nice  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 22, 2019, 02:41:38 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 22, 2019, 03:24:36 PM
Thanks Max and Rapidray  :cheers:  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 23, 2019, 04:33:30 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/NXHFzpt.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 23, 2019, 06:11:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/NXHFzpt.jpg)
Very nice looking Crunch  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 23, 2019, 06:34:21 PM
Thanks again Rapidray  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 25, 2019, 02:56:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/KNMhwO8.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 25, 2019, 04:11:54 PM
Nice  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 25, 2019, 04:28:49 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on October 26, 2019, 02:14:33 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191026/3b89cf8494d860e8f811ad13f39141a5.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 26, 2019, 07:00:47 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191026/3b89cf8494d860e8f811ad13f39141a5.jpg)
Nice Crunch!  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 26, 2019, 01:30:20 PM
Nice pic Sos  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 27, 2019, 03:24:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/v4lOuhj.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 27, 2019, 04:01:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/v4lOuhj.jpg)
Very nice  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 27, 2019, 04:02:12 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :drink: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 27, 2019, 04:04:07 PM
 :cheers: :drink:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 27, 2019, 04:07:10 PM
At least it is still weekend  :D :drink:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 27, 2019, 04:12:29 PM
At least it is still weekend  :D :drink:
:rofl:
No...everyday is Saturday!  :cheers: :drink:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 27, 2019, 04:14:20 PM
For you it is  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 27, 2019, 04:20:02 PM
 True  :cheers: :drink:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 27, 2019, 04:26:35 PM
Enjoy it  :cheers: :drink: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: zrxoa1 on October 28, 2019, 07:52:51 AM
More use for the Crunch tonight.

I needed to hold my motorcycle bar end while trying to get the screw out. Turned out I needed to use a torch due to the red Loctite.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191028/da1e21374a8c0c1e961d188c1f4fd041.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191028/7c0ce021dc5828857205582eac7cec9d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191028/9be0e02d51397ff0938cabde292cf85d.jpg)


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: earthman on October 28, 2019, 10:26:51 AM
It's a good tool to have for vehicle use in general, being able to hold a broken item together or clamp off a section of hose whilst attempting a make shift repair at the side of the road.
I'd add one to all my vehicles if I had to but I belt carry the one I have so it's with me 24/7. :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 28, 2019, 10:48:31 AM
Great pics Ws, Sos and zrxoa :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 28, 2019, 01:20:41 PM
Thanks poncho  :cheers: :tu:

Good use of the Crunch zrxoa1  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 28, 2019, 01:46:10 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/P5zB8Iw.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 28, 2019, 03:24:48 PM
More use for the Crunch tonight.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nice usages and like that little fire torch!  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 28, 2019, 03:25:13 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/P5zB8Iw.jpg)
Nice Crunch  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 28, 2019, 03:50:47 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 29, 2019, 02:24:31 AM
Another great pic, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 29, 2019, 12:52:18 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 30, 2019, 05:51:06 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/zA0K99c.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 30, 2019, 06:01:02 PM
Sweet looking  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 30, 2019, 06:02:03 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on October 30, 2019, 10:55:15 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191030/501a7c830bbd97d31ecb6362be87866c.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 30, 2019, 11:36:36 PM
Cool pic Sos  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on October 31, 2019, 12:55:04 AM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on October 31, 2019, 03:48:46 AM
Thanks wspeed and Ray
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 31, 2019, 08:22:47 PM
Great pics Ws and Sos :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on October 31, 2019, 11:02:48 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 04, 2019, 03:00:46 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/7cJIuFe.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 04, 2019, 03:08:43 PM
Excellent pic, Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 04, 2019, 03:09:14 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on November 04, 2019, 03:19:41 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/7cJIuFe.jpg)
Nice shot :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 04, 2019, 04:41:07 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2019, 05:25:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Kna3BRS.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2019, 05:49:11 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Kna3BRS.jpg)
Nice Crunch!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2019, 05:49:38 PM
Thanks again Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 05, 2019, 09:04:28 PM
Great pic,  Ws  :like: heading to the calendar thread with that one  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2019, 11:31:15 PM
Thanks Poncho much appreciated  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 11, 2019, 04:08:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Odw8BMC.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on November 11, 2019, 05:18:57 PM
Good pics Speedy!   :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 11, 2019, 05:29:19 PM
Thanks David  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 12, 2019, 03:49:32 AM
Another fine pic, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 12, 2019, 01:31:02 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Ivo on November 12, 2019, 11:27:47 PM
Nice pics Wspeed  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Outback in Idaho on November 13, 2019, 09:45:53 AM
  Got replacement or fixed Crunch today, and the pliers stay shut!  :D  :D  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 13, 2019, 12:49:46 PM
Excellent news OiI :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 13, 2019, 12:50:05 PM
Nice pics Wspeed  :like:
Thanks Ivo  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on November 13, 2019, 09:09:12 PM
Good to hear Outback that you’re back in business with the Crunch  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on November 15, 2019, 02:44:16 PM
I really need to pick up another Crunch.  Glad to hear you got sorted out Outback. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 15, 2019, 02:48:00 PM
Yes you really need one Aloha  :pok: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on November 15, 2019, 02:54:02 PM
I really need to pick up another Crunch.  Glad to hear you got sorted out Outback.

I saw what you did   :whistle:

...sorted out...back in business...

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Outback in Idaho on November 17, 2019, 01:16:52 PM
  Crunch & Spirit X helped make me a longer merchandising tool. Version 1 was made from scraps, and was too short for most things. Version 2 is about 8 incheches longer, wider claw with an angled gripper part.

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49078291507_7dd6b75522_c.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 17, 2019, 02:28:02 PM
Nice work  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 17, 2019, 05:07:09 PM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on November 17, 2019, 05:27:49 PM
 :iagree: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 18, 2019, 04:12:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/T3VZTyX.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on November 18, 2019, 07:06:30 PM
Nice  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 18, 2019, 07:11:16 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 18, 2019, 08:50:17 PM
Great pic,  Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 18, 2019, 10:17:29 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 19, 2019, 01:43:15 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/vlFJqRK.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on November 19, 2019, 03:12:12 PM
Nice Crunch!  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 19, 2019, 03:14:18 PM
Thanks  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 19, 2019, 07:17:53 PM
Excellent pic, Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 19, 2019, 08:38:24 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 22, 2019, 04:31:43 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/RrspAA4.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 22, 2019, 08:46:40 PM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 22, 2019, 09:17:29 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on November 23, 2019, 02:24:59 AM
Nice Crunch  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 23, 2019, 02:46:43 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 24, 2019, 03:50:24 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Hpjnaao.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on November 24, 2019, 07:21:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Hpjnaao.jpg)
Nice  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 24, 2019, 07:34:45 PM
 :iagree: 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 24, 2019, 07:58:49 PM
Thanks Rapidray and Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 28, 2019, 04:41:41 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/BoAgvaH.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on November 29, 2019, 03:43:25 AM
Nice  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 29, 2019, 01:22:31 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 29, 2019, 03:48:30 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kciZmtD.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 29, 2019, 05:25:45 PM
Great pics, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 29, 2019, 05:38:33 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on November 29, 2019, 10:05:54 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kciZmtD.jpg)
Nice  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on November 29, 2019, 11:12:42 PM
Thanks  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 01, 2019, 04:46:49 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/r0h3X55.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 01, 2019, 04:52:11 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/r0h3X55.jpg)
Nice  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 01, 2019, 04:52:22 PM
Thanks  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 01, 2019, 07:19:22 PM
Great pic,  Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 01, 2019, 09:09:28 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 02, 2019, 04:19:22 PM
The PocketCrunch

(https://i.imgur.com/4FCicUd.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 02, 2019, 04:20:53 PM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 02, 2019, 04:29:04 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 02, 2019, 06:00:28 PM
 :2tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 02, 2019, 06:54:00 PM
The PocketCrunch

(https://i.imgur.com/4FCicUd.jpg)
Yeay  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 02, 2019, 09:04:58 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on December 04, 2019, 01:40:06 AM
This is now almost a tradition in my household.
Crunch as holiday nutcracker  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/GdXJIqu.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 04, 2019, 05:21:21 AM
This is now almost a tradition in my household.
Crunch as holiday nutcracker  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/GdXJIqu.jpg)
Oh boy, didn’t see that one! That’s a great usage!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on December 04, 2019, 05:47:39 AM
What is most cool, is that you can adjust the tension so that it pops open the nut perfectly. Definitely a bit fiddly, but if extracting a nut in one piece is your goal, there really isn't a better tool out there  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 04, 2019, 11:57:02 AM
Awesome idea and use of the Crunch, Theo :salute: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 04, 2019, 01:32:24 PM
Great use  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on December 05, 2019, 03:30:39 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48039884737_86a7c5252b_b.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/4671/38720616160_e92cd5f562_b.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 05, 2019, 03:57:56 AM
Great post and photos  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 05, 2019, 11:39:48 AM
 :iagree: :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 05, 2019, 12:33:33 PM
Nice pics Vadim  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Philabuster on December 05, 2019, 05:21:09 PM
A few weeks ago, I gifted my LM Crunch (build date 07/99) to my 12 Y/O nephew.  He's got the multitool affliction something fierce  :climber:  and the Crunch helped to round out his collection.  He especially liked it because it was "an antique".  Lol. 

A few days ago I got a text from my brother saying my nephew posted a pic of his Crunch on Instagram and he was proud when the guys at Leatherman "liked" his pic.   :woohoo: 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 05, 2019, 05:23:39 PM
Nice one great that they liked his pic  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Philabuster on December 05, 2019, 05:57:10 PM
I got permission from my brother to post this pic of my nephew with his Crunch.  He loves it!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on December 05, 2019, 06:40:07 PM
Great story/pic Philabuster  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 05, 2019, 07:56:52 PM
Nice one good to see him enjoying the Crunch  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 05, 2019, 10:46:06 PM
A few weeks ago, I gifted my LM Crunch (build date 07/99) to my 12 Y/O nephew.  He's got the multitool affliction something fierce  :climber:  and the Crunch helped to round out his collection.  He especially liked it because it was "an antique".  Lol. 

A few days ago I got a text from my brother saying my nephew posted a pic of his Crunch on Instagram and he was proud when the guys at Leatherman "liked" his pic.   :woohoo:
:rofl:
New blood!  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 06, 2019, 12:38:50 AM
That is awesome to hear, Phil :salute: I got my nephew into MTs at that age or younger as well :like: He is 22 now and always has a LM on him :tu: He has several but the Wave was his first and it is what he has came back to carrying now :cheers:

Glad to see someone in that generation grow up to hopefully be self reliant :salute: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 09, 2019, 03:32:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/KVYU0fo.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 09, 2019, 03:56:46 PM
Nice Crunch!  :cheers:
My son still carry’s the Crunch. We went to Bass Pro Saturday and I let him pick out anything he wanted - his birthday - and he went with a Leatherman Signal because of the fire starting tools with that model. He said he is going to be carrying both!  :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 09, 2019, 05:14:11 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers:
I think you have got him hooked on MTs  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 09, 2019, 05:23:46 PM
Great pic, Ws :salute: :like: Glad to hear your son likes MTs as well, Ray :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 09, 2019, 05:27:31 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers:
I think you have got him hooked on MTs  :D
Oh no, not me! He did that all on his own  :rofl:
He opened my eyes to Leathermans...many fun discussions on Leatherman vs Gerber!  :whistle:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 09, 2019, 05:27:59 PM
Great pic, Ws :salute: :like: Glad to hear your son likes MTs as well, Ray :like: :like:
That he does!  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 09, 2019, 06:06:47 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 09, 2019, 06:07:30 PM
Oh no, not me! He did that all on his own  :rofl:
He opened my eyes to Leathermans...many fun discussions on Leatherman vs Gerber!  :whistle:
Nice that you have someone to talk about MTs :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 09, 2019, 06:28:02 PM
Nice that you have someone to talk about MTs :like:
Very true! Thanks  :drink:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 09, 2019, 06:34:49 PM
 :2tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 10, 2019, 01:21:04 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/2ynOYMF.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 10, 2019, 04:11:10 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/2ynOYMF.jpg)
Nice looking Crunch!  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 10, 2019, 05:02:31 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on December 10, 2019, 08:54:20 PM
Nice Crunch Wspeed!  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on December 10, 2019, 08:54:49 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47842783812_9d93b9cb3f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 10, 2019, 09:45:48 PM
Great photo!  :cheers:
This is the 3rd thread I have found with your photos! Have not been disappointed one bit!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 10, 2019, 10:06:45 PM
Excellent pics Vadim  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 10, 2019, 10:07:08 PM
Nice Crunch Wspeed!  :tu:
Thanks Vadim  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on December 10, 2019, 10:18:21 PM
Excellent pics Vadim  :like: :tu:
Thank you Wspeed!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 10, 2019, 10:22:08 PM
 :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 11, 2019, 12:13:17 PM
Great pics, Ws and Vadim :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 11, 2019, 12:23:39 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on December 11, 2019, 08:41:16 PM
Great pics, Ws and Vadim :like:
Thank you Poncho!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 13, 2019, 05:48:03 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/12JhC5U.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 13, 2019, 09:31:38 PM
Great looking Crunch!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 13, 2019, 11:38:26 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 14, 2019, 03:22:43 AM
Great pic,  Ws  :like: headed to the calendar thread with that one  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 14, 2019, 01:38:07 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 15, 2019, 04:43:56 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Nvyel4B.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 16, 2019, 12:08:42 PM
Great pic, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 16, 2019, 01:27:11 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 16, 2019, 05:09:33 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/sZgXpxH.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 16, 2019, 06:00:45 PM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 16, 2019, 06:25:28 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 16, 2019, 06:26:24 PM
 :2tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 16, 2019, 07:35:34 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 16, 2019, 07:40:36 PM
 :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 17, 2019, 05:28:30 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZppaFfz.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 17, 2019, 09:22:52 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZppaFfz.jpg)
Nice  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 17, 2019, 10:10:14 PM
Thanks  :hatsoff: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 18, 2019, 02:36:31 AM
Great pic, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 18, 2019, 01:50:37 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on December 19, 2019, 11:45:38 PM
Pretty good hack for using the Saw and File from the Surge  :tu:

If you don't want to watch the whole video it's at about the  9 min mark


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf71Z5ioaAM
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 19, 2019, 11:57:32 PM
Great video thanks for that Steve  :cheers:
I will have to remember this and see if
I can make some cut outs on my file and saw  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 20, 2019, 01:17:41 AM
Thanks for the 9 minute heads up...that is some great information!  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 20, 2019, 03:32:37 AM
I have seen people use saw blades but never seen anyone cut the notch like that :salute: Thanks for the vid, Steve :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ChopperCharles on December 26, 2019, 03:38:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/12JhC5U.jpg)

I came here to say how I’m now a crunch owner, but now I just want to know Where I can get that pocket clip!!

Charles.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 26, 2019, 04:06:48 PM
Nice one CC :like:

I got the pocket clip from Loki-mobile
And here is my link to fitting the pocket clip
As there are a few things you need
to do to make it fit the Crunch
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75590.msg1623477.html#msg1623477
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on December 26, 2019, 05:26:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Nvyel4B.jpg)
Very nice  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ChopperCharles on December 26, 2019, 05:57:55 PM
Is loki-mobile a store? Got a link?

Charles.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on December 26, 2019, 06:00:54 PM
He is a member of this forum
Here is his link
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,64314.msg1217318.html#msg1217318
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 12, 2020, 04:00:31 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Y74cnCp.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on January 12, 2020, 04:20:02 PM
The Crunch is back!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 12, 2020, 04:20:49 PM
 :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 13, 2020, 03:31:50 AM
The Crunch is back!  :woohoo:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 13, 2020, 02:11:31 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 13, 2020, 05:37:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Y9fBZZG.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on January 13, 2020, 05:39:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Y9fBZZG.jpg)
:like: :cheers: Great MT
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 13, 2020, 05:44:15 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 13, 2020, 06:31:23 PM
Another great pic, Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 13, 2020, 11:15:06 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 17, 2020, 04:42:36 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/52xXlc3.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on January 17, 2020, 08:21:15 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/52xXlc3.jpg)
Great Crunch!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 17, 2020, 10:18:06 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 18, 2020, 02:32:35 AM
Great pic, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 18, 2020, 02:21:27 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 19, 2020, 04:25:33 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/fdidsJ9.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on January 19, 2020, 04:40:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/fdidsJ9.jpg)
Sweet  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 19, 2020, 08:45:25 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 20, 2020, 05:09:46 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/V1UZBOw.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on January 20, 2020, 10:27:55 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/V1UZBOw.jpg)
Great photo and tool  :cheers: :drink:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 20, 2020, 10:35:13 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 21, 2020, 12:51:23 PM
More great Crunchy pics, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 21, 2020, 02:26:08 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 24, 2020, 05:08:32 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/l0ZvYzx.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on January 24, 2020, 05:59:12 PM
Sweet  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 24, 2020, 06:19:17 PM
Thanks  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AndyS on January 25, 2020, 02:51:15 AM
Great pics Wspeed!!  :hatsoff: :woohoo: :multi:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 25, 2020, 04:05:56 AM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 25, 2020, 02:15:04 PM
Thanks Andy and Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 28, 2020, 05:22:32 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/M0atDrx.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on January 28, 2020, 05:23:58 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/M0atDrx.jpg)
Like that Crunch  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 28, 2020, 05:30:31 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on January 28, 2020, 10:23:04 PM
It’s all your fault Wim.  :facepalm:

Just bought a second Crunch on a great deal, so I have one to carry. Seller’s pic. Hope to get it this week.  :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 28, 2020, 10:34:00 PM
Nice one Max good choice  :like: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on January 28, 2020, 10:50:08 PM
And now the tough choice...

Do I do your Kick clip mod?

I have one last clip and screw left...undecided at the moment. Would be a great pocket EDC mod, but it’s permanent (if done correctly with the cutout), so needs careful consideration.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 28, 2020, 11:33:28 PM
What are you going to do Max :D  :ahhh 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on January 29, 2020, 01:33:47 AM
It’s all your fault Wim.  :facepalm:

Just bought a second Crunch on a great deal, so I have one to carry. Seller’s pic. Hope to get it this week.  :popcorn:
They are nice!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on January 29, 2020, 01:52:31 PM
Nice OG Crunch Max !   :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on January 29, 2020, 07:25:58 PM
So here it is... 1st year production, coincidentally same month as my other Crunch 0799 so like lost twins.

Not sure yet if I will mod with the clip, still not sure. Love the functionality but may look for a later model to take the Dremel to :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 29, 2020, 07:38:12 PM
Looks good Max  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on January 29, 2020, 07:42:14 PM
Thanks Wim. Crunch rules  :2tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 29, 2020, 07:44:46 PM
They sure do  :2tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on January 29, 2020, 07:58:04 PM
So here it is... 1st year production, coincidentally same month as my other Crunch 0799 so like lost twins.

Not sure yet if I will mod with the clip, still not sure. Love the functionality but may look for a later model to take the Dremel to :facepalm:
First year Crunch - cool  :like: :cheers:
Called my grandson and asked him the numbers on the Crunch...0999 - a first year also!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on January 29, 2020, 08:27:04 PM
Cool production stamp Rapidray. Just don’t look at it upside down if you’re suspicious  :pok:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on January 29, 2020, 08:33:59 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
 :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 29, 2020, 08:34:24 PM
Great pics, Ws and Max :like: Congrats on the new Old School Crunch as well, Max :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on January 29, 2020, 08:44:33 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 29, 2020, 09:35:33 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on January 30, 2020, 02:19:41 PM
A little original goodness today  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 30, 2020, 02:45:21 PM
Nice one Max  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on January 30, 2020, 04:00:24 PM
A little original goodness today  :tu:
Very nice Crunch!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on January 30, 2020, 05:04:47 PM
Thanks Wim, Rapidray  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 30, 2020, 08:23:14 PM
Great pic,  Max 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on January 30, 2020, 08:30:59 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on January 31, 2020, 03:59:31 PM
I’ve spent some time breaking down the anatomy of the Crunch. It’s an amazingly well-designed product.  :salute:

Did you know that there are 35 separate parts that make up a Crunch, all stainless steel? Has anyone noticed the 2nd function on the Phillips driver? How about the 2 friction dimples - seen what they do? Did you notice the tool spacers?  :cheers:

The Crunch stands alone in Lethermans’ range as a unique and masterful design, with nothing superfluous. And the little details show the effort the engineers went to when developing it. Just look at the tips of the pliers. What other MT has that level of attention...from any vendor?  :dunno:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on January 31, 2020, 05:24:21 PM
I’ve spent some time breaking down the anatomy of the Crunch. It’s an amazingly well-designed product.  :salute:

Did you know that there are 35 separate parts that make up a Crunch, all stainless steel? Has anyone noticed the 2nd function on the Phillips driver? How about the 2 friction dimples - seen what they do? Did you notice the tool spacers?  :cheers:

The Crunch stands alone in Lethermans’ range as a unique and masterful design, with nothing superfluous. And the little details show the effort the engineers went to when developing it. Just look at the tips of the pliers. What other MT has that level of attention...from any vendor?  :dunno:
That is neat...great information. It is a great tool.  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on January 31, 2020, 05:32:40 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: The Copilot on January 31, 2020, 06:16:45 PM
I’ve spent some time breaking down the anatomy of the Crunch. It’s an amazingly well-designed product.  :salute:

Did you know that there are 35 separate parts that make up a Crunch, all stainless steel? Has anyone noticed the 2nd function on the Phillips driver? How about the 2 friction dimples - seen what they do? Did you notice the tool spacers?  :cheers:

The Crunch stands alone in Lethermans’ range as a unique and masterful design, with nothing superfluous. And the little details show the effort the engineers went to when developing it. Just look at the tips of the pliers. What other MT has that level of attention...from any vendor?  :dunno:

I would agree with all of these comments!  I didn't realize how amazing the Crunch was until I acutally got one in my hands.   And I'm sure I don't even fully realize what all went into the design.  What are the answers to these questions:  "Has anyone noticed the 2nd function on the Phillips driver? How about the 2 friction dimples - seen what they do?"
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on January 31, 2020, 06:53:00 PM
Has anyone noticed the 2nd function on the Phillips driver?
There’s a small tab that’s exposed when the Phillips is closed. It locks the handles closed at the back.  :salute:

How about the 2 friction dimples - seen what they do?
The one on the handle captures the pliers when folding them back into the handle, overcoming the spring so you can close the handles.
The second one on the interlinking lever captures the handle when closing the Crunch up, keeping it closed at the pliers end.  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 31, 2020, 07:21:09 PM
Have you noticed the 1/4” hex bits holder
when you remove the adjuster from the Crunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on January 31, 2020, 07:52:12 PM
No I missed that one, thanks Wim  :like:  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 31, 2020, 08:30:04 PM
You’re welcome Max  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on January 31, 2020, 09:16:06 PM
Now that is cool.  :cheers:
Thanks Ws  :drink:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on January 31, 2020, 09:19:15 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 01, 2020, 04:09:31 AM
The Crunch is indeed a tool in it's own league :dd: :like:

:nanadance:        :nanadance:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on February 01, 2020, 04:10:46 AM
I’ve spent some time breaking down the anatomy of the Crunch. It’s an amazingly well-designed product.  :salute:

Did you know that there are 35 separate parts that make up a Crunch, all stainless steel? Has anyone noticed the 2nd function on the Phillips driver? How about the 2 friction dimples - seen what they do? Did you notice the tool spacers?  :cheers:

The Crunch stands alone in Lethermans’ range as a unique and masterful design, with nothing superfluous. And the little details show the effort the engineers went to when developing it. Just look at the tips of the pliers. What other MT has that level of attention...from any vendor?  :dunno:
So went to the Leatherman website and watched the Crunch video...it is called a Pine Vice. Holds those really small nails
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on February 01, 2020, 09:53:15 AM
Yes indeed. Pin vice. Another unique feature of the Crunch. Also has a geared head...which is unique across the LM range.  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 02, 2020, 04:01:43 PM
The PocketCrunch for today

(https://i.imgur.com/TmcmH6B.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on February 02, 2020, 04:25:50 PM
Very nice Wim  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 02, 2020, 07:42:57 PM
Thanks Max  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on February 03, 2020, 12:55:25 AM
The PocketCrunch for today

(https://i.imgur.com/TmcmH6B.jpg)
Very nice - one of my favorites  :cheers:  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 03, 2020, 12:56:06 PM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 03, 2020, 02:14:01 PM
Thanks Rapidray and Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 03, 2020, 04:53:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/pThfauz.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on February 03, 2020, 05:02:08 PM
The Crunch is back!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 03, 2020, 05:06:59 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 03, 2020, 07:59:39 PM
Great pic, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 03, 2020, 11:15:33 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 04, 2020, 05:22:43 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/NHYFrFu.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on February 04, 2020, 06:42:10 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/NHYFrFu.jpg)
So very nice!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 04, 2020, 07:10:04 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 05, 2020, 12:10:38 PM
Great pic, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 05, 2020, 01:52:38 PM
Thanks Poncho  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: The Copilot on February 05, 2020, 03:45:42 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/NHYFrFu.jpg)

Love the pic!

A few questions regarding it, though:

1) Where do you get the clips that fit on the Crunch?  Were these the ones produced years ago for the Leatherman Kick?
2) What is the source of the sex bolt holding the clip in place?  Do these come off a particular Leatherman tool?
3) Does installing such a clip on a Crunch (which would necessitate taking out the factory sex bolt that came on the Crunch) void the warranty on the tool since doing so involves disassembly of the tool?

Thanks in advance for the responses!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 05, 2020, 04:15:53 PM
Hi I got the clip and screw from Loki Mobile
And yes the clip is from the LM Kick
Here is his link https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,64314.msg1217318.html#msg1217318

And yes it would void warranty as you have to remove a bit of the handle to fit the clip

Here is my link to fitting the clip to the Crunch
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75590.msg1623477.html#msg1623477

I hope that this is helpful for you  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: The Copilot on February 05, 2020, 04:22:46 PM
Thank you for the response and the answers.

I love everything about the Crunch.  Just wish it had the capacity built into it to accept a slide-in pocket clip like the Charge, Wave, Surge, and other tools do so that it could be carried that way without compromising the warranty.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 05, 2020, 04:27:14 PM
 :iagree: That would be so much better  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 07, 2020, 04:41:31 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/IB1Aral.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on February 07, 2020, 07:06:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/IB1Aral.jpg)
The Crunch!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 07, 2020, 07:43:52 PM
Thanks  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 08, 2020, 02:30:41 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/IB1Aral.jpg)

 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 08, 2020, 05:02:36 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 09, 2020, 03:23:49 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/IB1Aral.jpg)

Calendar Bound :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 09, 2020, 02:23:31 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AndyS on February 09, 2020, 05:13:36 PM
Thank you for the response and the answers.

I love everything about the Crunch.  Just wish it had the capacity built into it to accept a slide-in pocket clip like the Charge, Wave, Surge, and other tools do so that it could be carried that way without compromising the warranty.


Would you consider the Hip Clip from Nite Ize? They use double sided tape so I would assume that wouldn’t affect the warranty. I’m thinking about one for my ST300 for the same reason.  :salute:

https://www.niteize.com/product/HipClip.asp

(Also I have no affiliation with Nite Ize - just an FYI)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 14, 2020, 04:41:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/SSRJD4t.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on February 14, 2020, 05:42:52 PM
Very nice  :like: :cheers:
I don’t know why this is not a popular as it is a locking head  :dunno:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 14, 2020, 07:23:32 PM
Don’t know Rapidray  :dunno:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 14, 2020, 07:54:13 PM
Very nice  :like: :cheers:
I don%u2019t know why this is not a popular as it is a locking head  :dunno:

 :iagree: :like:

And  :dunno:

:D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on February 14, 2020, 07:56:16 PM
Probably the least understood LM in the range (maybe Leap too). Been going since 1999 unchanged, so it must make up enough sales to keep it relevant for them.  :dunno:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on February 14, 2020, 11:24:58 PM
 :iagree:  :cheers:Definitely must have the sales to keep it going.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ChopperCharles on February 17, 2020, 04:26:19 AM
I found a better way to carry my crunch, without clips, for right around $7.  Check it:

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=10261.0;attach=468814)

I had my pants modified at a tailor to split my wallet pocket. Originally this was so I could carry a Case Sodbuster (the big one, not the Jr.), as that knife doesn't have a pocket clip and doesn't fit loose in a pocket very nicely.  (But it's my favorite eating knife, so I like to have it on me)

The crunch fits perfectly in the pocket too, and if I carry a multi with a knife on it clipped into my front right pocket, or just a blade clipped to that pocket, I will often carry the crunch back there.

Here's what it looked like with the Case Sodbuster:

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=10261.0;attach=468816)


This cost me $7 per pair of pants. I don't have that many pairs of jeans, so it wasn't that expensive to do. Cheaper than a clip mod by far, especially if I consider how much my time is worth. (A lot)

Charles.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on February 17, 2020, 05:30:38 AM
Always a way!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 17, 2020, 02:39:05 PM
Great idea  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on February 18, 2020, 07:59:27 PM
Great idea!  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 19, 2020, 03:13:57 AM
Very cool setup,  CC :o :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 21, 2020, 04:54:10 PM
The PocketCrunch for today

(https://i.imgur.com/L1fp8CR.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rapidray on February 21, 2020, 05:07:03 PM
The PocketCrunch for today

(https://i.imgur.com/L1fp8CR.jpg)
A great tool -  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 21, 2020, 05:45:36 PM
It is a excellent tool  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 21, 2020, 08:17:03 PM
Great pic, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 21, 2020, 08:31:05 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 01, 2020, 05:43:56 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/SSH9zXW.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 02, 2020, 01:00:13 PM
Great pic, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 02, 2020, 01:44:49 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 02, 2020, 06:11:54 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/JgzXowi.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 04, 2020, 12:21:46 PM
 :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 04, 2020, 02:21:30 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 06, 2020, 05:00:05 PM
The PocketCrunch in the woods

(https://i.imgur.com/a7zuxd4.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on March 08, 2020, 10:10:17 PM
...hunting quietly.  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 08, 2020, 10:10:45 PM
 :cheers: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 09, 2020, 04:57:13 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Ye3OIHI.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2020, 07:48:14 PM
Couple great pics, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 09, 2020, 08:49:21 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 13, 2020, 05:01:21 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/DJHtYMF.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 13, 2020, 06:51:00 PM
 :like: :like:

:nanadance:        :nanadance:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 13, 2020, 07:06:41 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 14, 2020, 03:30:39 AM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 15, 2020, 04:39:05 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/P9TKXkJ.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 16, 2020, 01:02:53 AM
Great pic,  Ws  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 16, 2020, 02:19:25 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 16, 2020, 05:23:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZUOo6Q4.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 17, 2020, 02:09:42 AM
And another great pic  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 17, 2020, 02:18:54 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 17, 2020, 06:48:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/jIKpIW1.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 18, 2020, 02:43:04 AM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 18, 2020, 02:41:42 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 20, 2020, 04:39:36 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/0eOemAa.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 21, 2020, 01:20:10 AM
 8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 21, 2020, 02:24:05 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 23, 2020, 04:37:18 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/j5yPYGD.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 24, 2020, 01:03:23 AM
Nice :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 24, 2020, 02:09:24 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 24, 2020, 05:57:54 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/f6Ex7Xm.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 25, 2020, 02:04:54 AM
and another great pic of the Crunch, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 25, 2020, 02:21:01 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Would be nice to see more
pics of the LM Crunch on here
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 25, 2020, 02:46:18 PM
 :iagree: I need to get mine out this week :think: We will see if I remember :whistle: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 25, 2020, 05:02:40 PM
Look forward to see some pics  :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 27, 2020, 05:13:03 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/g17dgyv.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 28, 2020, 04:23:33 AM
Great pic, Ws :like:

Not gotten mine out yet, so... :whistle: :oops: :facepalm:

 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on March 28, 2020, 12:55:40 PM
 :iagree: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 28, 2020, 02:10:21 PM
Thanks Poncho and Steve  :cheers:  :tu:

I am sure you will soon Poncho  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on March 30, 2020, 06:27:49 PM
 :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 30, 2020, 06:29:05 PM
Nice one David  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 30, 2020, 06:29:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/A5LGcLP.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on March 30, 2020, 08:40:58 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/bjdZcGh.gif)

 :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 30, 2020, 08:52:52 PM
 :rofl: Thanks Matt  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Fuzzbucket on March 30, 2020, 09:24:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/bjdZcGh.gif)

 :like:

Hmmm... Diane Keaton, I can't stand Diane Keaton. Sorry, as you were...
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on March 30, 2020, 09:59:36 PM
Uh... sorry Fuzz... should have payed more attention.

It's been taken care of  :salute:

(https://media.giphy.com/media/l3V0x7A9f5COPxmbm/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Fuzzbucket on March 30, 2020, 10:29:03 PM
Thank you, ta.  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 30, 2020, 11:26:55 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 31, 2020, 04:31:11 AM
Great pics David and Ws :like: Still haven't gotten mine out, Ws :whistle: :oops: :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 31, 2020, 02:48:57 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:
I am sure you will one day  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on March 31, 2020, 05:37:52 PM
Great pics David and Ws :like: Still haven't gotten mine out, Ws :whistle: :oops: :facepalm:

 :pok:.    :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 31, 2020, 06:46:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/N2FUFrn.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on March 31, 2020, 08:36:02 PM
Very nice Wim  :like:

... here's one without clip  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on March 31, 2020, 08:52:00 PM
Thanks Matt and cool pic of yours  :cheers: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on March 31, 2020, 10:11:54 PM
 :cheers: Wim
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 01, 2020, 12:14:52 PM
:pok:.    :popcorn:

I know I know :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 01, 2020, 12:15:12 PM
Great pics Ws and Stitchy :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 01, 2020, 02:06:02 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on April 01, 2020, 02:58:08 PM
Cheers Poncho  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 03, 2020, 05:46:52 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/zIb9YRZ.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on April 03, 2020, 11:55:53 PM
Nice Crunch Wim.  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 04, 2020, 12:33:30 AM
Thanks Max  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on April 04, 2020, 01:54:29 PM
:)

Nice one D !     :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 06, 2020, 04:41:14 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/bVHrQwJ.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 07, 2020, 12:32:41 PM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 07, 2020, 02:27:40 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on April 07, 2020, 06:18:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/sxNDSV9.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 07, 2020, 06:37:13 PM
Nice to see your Crunch Steve  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 08, 2020, 12:45:04 PM
I have still not went looking for mine yet :facepalm: It is in one of my boxes but I forget which one :oops: :D

Great pic, Steve :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 08, 2020, 01:48:12 PM
Terrible  :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 08, 2020, 07:52:17 PM
:shrug:



 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 08, 2020, 07:57:18 PM
 :2tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mcfal12 on April 09, 2020, 02:00:10 AM
I’ve stalked the crunch for 2+ years and could never pull the trigger. After reading all 69 pages in this thread though, I’m in. As soon as Loki can start shipping again and has the pocket clip for the kick back in stock I’m getting one.

Well done all around on the information everyone!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 09, 2020, 02:16:49 PM
Cool can’t wait to see another Crunch with a clip :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 10, 2020, 04:56:28 PM
The PocketCrunch for today

(https://i.imgur.com/8JV37Ag.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 12, 2020, 04:39:02 PM
Cool can’t wait to see another Crunch with a clip :like: :tu:

 :iagree: :like:

and great pic, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 12, 2020, 05:24:51 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 13, 2020, 05:50:21 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/etC4bZf.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mcfal12 on April 13, 2020, 08:06:36 PM
Awesome crunch Speed!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 13, 2020, 08:18:46 PM
Thanks Mcfal :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 14, 2020, 12:30:04 PM
Awesome crunch Speed!

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 14, 2020, 02:01:35 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on April 14, 2020, 02:05:42 PM
Nice pic W !    :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 14, 2020, 02:07:03 PM
Thanks Steve  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 14, 2020, 02:41:27 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/i1wgunN.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on April 14, 2020, 02:56:01 PM
Very nice Wim  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mechanickal on April 14, 2020, 03:29:26 PM
Ah, why did I open this thread??
:facepalm:

Also on my wishlist, but it either has to come along in a great deal, or will take a few years :D

:(
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 14, 2020, 03:54:06 PM
You know you need one Mechanickal  :pok: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 14, 2020, 03:54:29 PM
Very nice Wim  :like:
Thanks Matt  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 15, 2020, 12:01:57 PM
You know you need one Mechanickal  :pok: :D

 :iagree: :pok:

 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 17, 2020, 03:54:29 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VgxGNQj.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: faca on April 17, 2020, 11:25:40 PM
After many years of eyeballing I have purchased one to carry in my dualsport motorbike I'll give you feedback of this tool

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 18, 2020, 12:09:52 AM
Nice one faca it’s a excellent
MT for using on a motorbike  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 18, 2020, 06:20:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/KFzdKPn.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: faca on April 18, 2020, 10:57:51 PM
Hi which screw have you used to fix clip?

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 19, 2020, 12:04:13 AM
Hi I used the screw that comes with the clip for the LM Kick
Here is my link to fitting the pocket clip
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75590.msg1623477.html#msg1623477
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SurgeUk on April 19, 2020, 01:07:21 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/KFzdKPn.jpg)
:like: I might have to get one of these... :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 19, 2020, 01:54:38 PM
Thanks SurgeUk  :cheers:
You know you need one  :pok: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SurgeUk on April 19, 2020, 03:43:37 PM
Thanks SurgeUk  :cheers:
You know you need one  :pok: :D
You're welcome Wspeed  :salute:

Just had a look at prices and I saw one for about £100. Is that considered a good deal these days  :dunno: It's a bit of a niche' tool so it would live on the Hog (well it's a small Yamaha but a steel horse none-the-less  :whistle: )

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 19, 2020, 04:54:34 PM
It’s a very underrated tool
But it’s very capable
A £100 is not a bad price
I paid £120 for my Crunch  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 20, 2020, 05:54:39 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/h6jp3mj.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SurgeUk on April 20, 2020, 06:55:53 PM
It’s a very underrated tool
But it’s very capable
A £100 is not a bad price
I paid £120 for my Crunch  :tu:
I shall give it due consideration then Wspeed. Thank you  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 20, 2020, 07:06:37 PM
It’s definitely a great MT for motorbikes :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 21, 2020, 05:09:12 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/EgymZsY.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: faca on April 22, 2020, 09:21:19 PM
It’s a very underrated tool
But it’s very capable
A £100 is not a bad price
I paid £120 for my Crunch  :tu:
I have paid 108€ leather shealh

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 22, 2020, 09:22:47 PM
That is a great price  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: faca on April 23, 2020, 06:16:46 PM
Hi.
Crunch arrived.
All as expected but there is something that I don't know if others have.
There is some misalignment between handles in close position to lock it I need to force this lateral misalignment and then it locks but not very strong seems this misalignment memory  tends to open them.
I wait your feedback to decide keep or return it.

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mcfal12 on April 23, 2020, 06:34:01 PM
It should align when closed, without being manipulated. You can probably send to LM for repair, but being you just got it you may want to check if this was listed correctly and noted in the comments of the post. Personally for that cost, I'd probably ask for a price adjustment or return. You can get on for $100 USD direct from LM. Not sure what it retails at where you live
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 23, 2020, 06:52:30 PM
I just checked my Crunch it has a little bit of misalignment
but nothing as much as your one faca
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on April 23, 2020, 06:57:38 PM
I just checked my Crunch it has a little bit of misalignment
but nothing as much as your one faca

... what Wim says...  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: faca on April 24, 2020, 08:55:22 AM
Thanks.
I bought in Amazon so I expect no problem to return it.
I'll try to buy another one and compare both.

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on April 24, 2020, 02:17:29 PM
That’s a warranty claim imo. These two of mine line up as they should when closing. Although they are 1999 models, produced before LM was stamping out a gazillion multitools a year.  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 24, 2020, 06:54:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/DldcKXw.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: faca on April 24, 2020, 07:20:39 PM
That’s a warranty claim imo. These two of mine line up as they should when closing. Although they are 1999 models, produced before LM was stamping out a gazillion multitools a year.  :cheers:
Thanks these pics are the right quality I need to have.

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 27, 2020, 05:43:07 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/iFQulsU.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mcfal12 on April 27, 2020, 07:35:47 PM
Was on the LM web page..... adding and removing the crunch from my cart..... it’s $15 off. Hesitant as I want to secure a pocket clip at the same time else it won’t get carried. As soon as Loki is able to ship again, I can’t wait to join this fine group.

In the meantime, I did look at the sale details and they’re keeping their sale in place until July 31, 2020. So those looking for Father’s Day or upcoming birthday gifts...
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 27, 2020, 07:56:40 PM
Great pic, Ws :like:

Thanks for the heads up on the sale being extended, Mcfal :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 27, 2020, 09:01:50 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 28, 2020, 04:34:22 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/54vn9Hv.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: faca on April 29, 2020, 06:17:15 PM
Hi.
Second chance some differences between the:
1.box packing different year of production?
2.new one with taller knife edge grind
3.new one better close alignment good enough for me.
4.new one has some marksin the plier head , I dislike it
5.new one has spring to keep bits the dust one don't? Another quality issue?
Sorry to say I expect more quality from LM none of my others LM have  these kind of issues.
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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on April 29, 2020, 06:48:27 PM
I wouldn't mind the marking on the pliers head, or the slight mis-alignment.
BUT the missing bit-holder spring is a failure  :-\
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 29, 2020, 09:23:38 PM
I am really going of LM at the moment  :facepalm:
I really hope that they will start
getting better with their QC again  >:(
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mcfal12 on April 29, 2020, 09:51:07 PM
 :iagree:

What’s really discouraging is everyday people who don’t know any better would simply have no idea and will buy their tools. Their experience will suffer and LM will lose customers. Shame all around.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on April 29, 2020, 11:25:05 PM
Very disappointing. For some time I’ve been joking about how LM don’t make them like they use to. We’re seeing design issues, manufacturing issues, QC issues... it does seem like they’ve lost some focus, which is unfortunate.  :(
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 30, 2020, 01:21:45 AM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 01, 2020, 05:17:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/FlEsdUV.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on May 02, 2020, 07:31:01 PM
Nice to see the Crunch Wim  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 03, 2020, 06:25:04 AM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 03, 2020, 06:24:57 PM
Thanks Max and Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on May 04, 2020, 04:18:25 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/FlEsdUV.jpg)

Like the pic Speedy!      :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 04, 2020, 02:40:19 PM
Thanks David  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 04, 2020, 05:24:42 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/dPwdy0W.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 04, 2020, 08:20:14 PM
Nice  8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 04, 2020, 08:20:58 PM
Guess what :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

I remembered to carry something today  :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

MY CRUNCH!!!  8)

(https://i.imgur.com/ArUViZzh.jpg)

 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 05, 2020, 12:07:35 AM
 :woohoo:  Good one Poncho  :woohoo:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 05, 2020, 02:03:19 AM
Thanks Ws  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 05, 2020, 04:59:24 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/fRUyu0N.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 08, 2020, 05:09:42 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/9mMp7Eb.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 09, 2020, 11:11:17 PM
Great pic,  Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 10, 2020, 12:32:08 AM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on May 10, 2020, 04:13:33 AM
Noce pics Wspeed and Poncho.
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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 10, 2020, 05:39:27 AM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 10, 2020, 02:35:53 PM
Thanks Sos and nice pic of yours  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 11, 2020, 07:50:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/fP0BC9O.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 11, 2020, 11:15:18 PM
Thanks Sos :hatsoff: great pairing as well :like:

Great pics Sos and Ws :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 11, 2020, 11:17:14 PM
Thanks Poncho :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 12, 2020, 04:37:59 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/dyAUWq2.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on May 12, 2020, 04:40:28 PM
Nice Crunch Wim.  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 12, 2020, 04:45:40 PM
Thanks Max  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 15, 2020, 06:11:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/2FisLAT.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 16, 2020, 02:19:20 AM
Sweet Crunch pics, Ws  :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 16, 2020, 02:13:15 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 19, 2020, 03:28:13 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/qX1tcTC.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 20, 2020, 02:37:35 AM
Sweet Crunch pics, Ws  :like: :like:

 :iagree: :D

 ;) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Captain Hook on May 20, 2020, 04:32:23 AM
Used the cap lifter to enjoy a Coke today,
The length of the screwdriver makes it an excellent cap lifter. Now to try it on Big Red and 7up! (I love glass bottle pop btw)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 20, 2020, 02:10:54 PM
Great use MattGyver  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 20, 2020, 02:11:26 PM
:iagree: :D

 ;) :like:
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 20, 2020, 10:02:32 PM
Great use MattGyver  :like: :tu:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ChopperCharles on May 20, 2020, 10:05:06 PM
You know, every time I use this tool I'm surprised in how amazingly capable it is. Most vise grips are poorly machined - good for gripping large objects, but not good at all for precision work. The Crunch is really good at precision work, and can hold tighter than most cheap vise grips of the same size. It's a great tool, and I'm very happy with it.

Charles.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 20, 2020, 10:10:21 PM
 :iagree: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Captain Hook on May 20, 2020, 11:31:16 PM
:iagree: :like:
:hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Captain Hook on May 20, 2020, 11:33:58 PM
You know, every time I use this tool I'm surprised in how amazingly capable it is. Most vise grips are poorly machined - good for gripping large objects, but not good at all for precision work. The Crunch is really good at precision work, and can hold tighter than most cheap vise grips of the same size. It's a great tool, and I'm very happy with it.

Charles.
I like the unique toolset, it opens up options so you can mix and match with SAKs without much redundancy.
Here are some combos to name a few:
Crunch/Harvester
Crunch/Huntsman
Crunch/Soldier
Crunch/Wenger Handyman
Crunch/Climber

The list could go on!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on May 21, 2020, 10:05:33 PM
You know, every time I use this tool I'm surprised in how amazingly capable it is. Most vise grips are poorly machined - good for gripping large objects, but not good at all for precision work. The Crunch is really good at precision work, and can hold tighter than most cheap vise grips of the same size. It's a great tool, and I'm very happy with it.

Charles.
Of course you know Charles, there’s only one real Vise Grip...  :pok:

...but I do agree, and from an engineering perspective, I put the Crunch at the top of Tim’s products. Its design is pure genius.  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on May 22, 2020, 05:57:25 AM
My favorite combo is Crunch and Yeoman
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200522/8f5a07c3f4484fd06688bf7157318fb0.plist)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 22, 2020, 02:00:13 PM
Great combo and nice pic Sos  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 22, 2020, 04:54:51 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/M4XziMm.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 26, 2020, 09:06:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZnSvcXp.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on May 27, 2020, 11:02:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/M4XziMm.jpg)
Some nice succulents Wim (and the Crunch).  :like:
This one is Sedum Jelly Bean.  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 27, 2020, 11:05:38 PM
Thanks Max  :cheers:
You seem to know your plants and flowers
I know nothing about plants  :dunno:
I just like taking pics of them with tools  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on May 27, 2020, 11:08:36 PM
Thanks Wim, I just know enough to be dangerous with Google.  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 27, 2020, 11:46:27 PM
Good one  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 31, 2020, 06:16:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VyFxfEA.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AndyS on June 01, 2020, 01:44:07 AM
 :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 01, 2020, 03:12:32 AM
Great pic, Ws :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 01, 2020, 02:07:38 PM
Thanks Andy and Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 02, 2020, 08:45:22 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/wVO91dA.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on June 03, 2020, 01:46:39 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 03, 2020, 02:12:34 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 03, 2020, 09:07:04 PM
Great pic Ws 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 03, 2020, 09:51:54 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 07, 2020, 07:12:06 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/1veh64t.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on June 08, 2020, 05:40:55 AM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SurgeUk on June 08, 2020, 10:39:41 AM
:like: :tu:
:iagree: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 08, 2020, 02:34:58 PM
Thanks Steve and SurgeUk  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 09, 2020, 05:25:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/mcpUdRG.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 10, 2020, 02:08:56 PM
 :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 10, 2020, 02:25:07 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 16, 2020, 09:22:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/UgmIWUU.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 17, 2020, 02:58:00 PM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 18, 2020, 07:59:29 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Hood3dvillain on June 22, 2020, 10:38:44 PM
So hopefully in the next couple of days, I will be joining the Crunch Club...

I had the opportunity to buy a 0799 Crunch which was tucked away in a safe for the entire life of it till now.

Below a few snaps from its former owner...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200622/0267ae2c3b67b08a7725a43f1134b80e.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200622/7e124898c5b14d9ae4075db109fdcc8b.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200622/73cf6ccedf3da9113c74323884ddf050.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200622/851892352aa2263ef0fa886b6d9bbc0c.jpg)

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 22, 2020, 11:30:45 PM
Great find and welcome to the club Hood :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 23, 2020, 01:17:47 AM
 
Great find and welcome to the club Hood :cheers: :like:

:iagree: 8) :like: :like:

:nanadance:           :nanadance:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on June 23, 2020, 05:44:10 AM
 :iagree: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SurgeUk on June 23, 2020, 01:22:51 PM
Great find and welcome to the club Hood :cheers: :like:
:iagree: :like: Nice score Hood. I'll get one, one day  :dd:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 23, 2020, 05:45:50 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/dzRup75h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Hood3dvillain on June 23, 2020, 08:03:59 PM
Thanx guys, appreciate the feedback..!! Cant wait to get it.

Sent from my SM-N975F using Tapatalk

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 23, 2020, 08:08:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/4x2RlOU.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 24, 2020, 02:31:04 AM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SurgeUk on June 24, 2020, 11:58:06 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/4x2RlOU.jpg)
Gotta love a crunch  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 24, 2020, 02:23:36 PM
Thanks SurgeUk  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Hood3dvillain on June 26, 2020, 06:47:13 PM
Finally got it.... 0799

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200626/1f361ea4558651fbda3acc3109183d6e.jpg)

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on June 26, 2020, 07:56:12 PM
Nice one Hood and welcome to the club  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 27, 2020, 12:35:38 AM
 :iagree: :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 03, 2020, 04:15:42 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/PDs1mS5.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 03, 2020, 11:30:24 PM
Great pic,  Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 04, 2020, 12:04:17 AM
Thanks Poncho  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 07, 2020, 05:00:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/9XiiBX3.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 07, 2020, 07:19:52 PM
Great pic, Ws :like: :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/5TV4RAwh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 07, 2020, 09:11:19 PM
Thanks Poncho and the same to you  :cheers: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 07, 2020, 11:34:50 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 10, 2020, 06:09:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/KSlZluK.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: vick818 on July 12, 2020, 03:26:06 AM
Thinking of picking up one. To replace the knipex 5” pliers. What do you guys think?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on July 12, 2020, 05:38:10 AM
Thinking of picking up one. To replace the knipex 5” pliers. What do you guys think?

The Crunch is a handy MT , go for it and welcome to the forum !    :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on July 12, 2020, 12:57:23 PM
Thinking of picking up one. To replace the knipex 5” pliers. What do you guys think?

Welcome to MTo !

The Crunch is one of my favourite MTs.  My only caution is that they can be slightly fiddly to assemble into ready-to-use mode, so if you use it quite frequently that might get a bit annoying.  If you don't intend to use it a lot then definitely get one.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 12, 2020, 01:59:37 PM
Thinking of picking up one. To replace the knipex 5” pliers. What do you guys think?
Hi vick and welcome to  :MTO: :cheers:
I can definitely recommend the Crunch
The opening and closing gets easier the more
you use it it just takes a little getting used to  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 12, 2020, 03:29:33 PM
Welcome to  :MTO:  :cheers: Crunch is a very great MT and the best, most compact locking plier MT out there :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 13, 2020, 04:56:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/2vRFWAW.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Ftlft2k.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 13, 2020, 04:59:02 PM
2 excellent pics, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 13, 2020, 07:47:38 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 14, 2020, 05:17:52 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/K0j8W9p.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: 43north89west on July 17, 2020, 11:07:25 PM
Joining Hood in the Newly-Acquired 0799 OG Crunch Club(tm)!


(https://i.imgur.com/5zWgOE1l.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KkXE5ohl.jpg)


Took a couple of cracks at a DIY pocket clip using a coat hanger and a thermometer clip. They work/fit surprisingly well using the adjustment screw as an anchor point. Obviously, the annoying part is they rattle around a bit once you loosen the screw. Still searching for other solutions that don't involve hard to find Kicks/clips.


(https://i.imgur.com/dFxfEmsl.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/qSFSJAMl.jpg)


Happy to join the Crunch Club. Such an ingenious (and shockingly thin/light) tool!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on July 17, 2020, 11:11:30 PM
  :2tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 17, 2020, 11:36:34 PM
Welcome to the club  :cheers:
Nice job with the pocket clip  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 18, 2020, 04:36:53 PM
Great pics :like: and a very interesting approach for a pocket clip :o :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 20, 2020, 09:41:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/DTavDmb.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 21, 2020, 07:54:07 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/UGp1jK0.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 22, 2020, 03:10:18 AM
More great pics,  Ws :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/D4azTvZh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/mpA5YmVh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 22, 2020, 09:47:19 PM
Thanks Poncho And nice pics of yours  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 23, 2020, 03:58:14 AM
Thanks Ws :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 23, 2020, 04:03:30 PM
 :2tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 23, 2020, 08:33:45 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/xFCXqr6.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 26, 2020, 07:41:22 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/zGO6VYQ.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 26, 2020, 08:34:07 PM
Great pics,  Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 27, 2020, 12:42:37 AM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Crunchie on July 27, 2020, 09:34:33 PM
My crunch will no longer stay closed. It can still be used but does not stay closed so terrible to carry in a pocket.

A guy had the same problem and somebody said it might be an inner spring that is out of place, this is what I had thought too. This was not a gradual thing, just suddenly happened after using it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/b1fz31/my_leatherman_crunch_pliers_wont_close_all_the/

I am not sure if it can be opened up. I was hoping there might be some trick like holding it a certain way and giving it a knock with a mallet or something to shift the pin back in place. If I knew what it looked like inside I might have a better idea but cannot find anything. I am in warranty but do not want the hassle & cost of shipping.

-Otherwise I am delighted with it. I have a sharpened tungsten spike I can hold in the pin vice for etching lines on steel or doing other work. I have also held a bit of pencil lead in the pin vice so you can hold it nicely for writing, could also hold a pen, like a swiss army knife pen.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 27, 2020, 10:23:05 PM
Hi Crunchie and welcome to  :MTO: :cheers:
I am not sure why the pliers have that problem
But they do feel under spring tension
I wonder if the spring has somehow moved :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Crunchie on July 28, 2020, 12:09:39 AM
Hi Crunchie and welcome to  :MTO: :cheers:
Thanks!

But they do feel under spring tension
yes, the spring is really strong now. When you are trying to close it the upper jaw (without the pivot thing) springs back open really fast. Gone are the days of 1 hand closing, its difficult enough with 2 hands, you have to keep a finger pressed on the springy jaw while trying to close it over.

I have a squirt with a broken scissors spring too, I might see if I can send both at once to get better value on the shipping.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 28, 2020, 12:28:32 AM
Hopefully you won’t have to wait to long
before you get them back from warranty  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 28, 2020, 03:36:37 AM
 :iagree: with Ws and hopefully if you send them in it will be a quick turn around :salute:

Also, welcome to  :MTO:  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on July 28, 2020, 01:38:34 PM
Welcome and good luck Crunchie   :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 28, 2020, 08:19:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3QjLU4M.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 28, 2020, 08:46:07 PM
Great pic, Ws :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 29, 2020, 12:12:26 AM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 29, 2020, 02:22:25 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/qT0t6Cuh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 29, 2020, 02:14:29 PM
Nice pic Poncho  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SurgeUk on July 29, 2020, 06:11:33 PM
Great pics Ws & Poncho  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on July 29, 2020, 07:28:04 PM
Thanks SurgeUk  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 30, 2020, 12:16:48 AM
Thanks Ws and Surge :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jimny on February 08, 2021, 10:20:00 PM
Surely it has already been said but I ask you for your patience. Does Crunch currently have writing on one or two sides? In my old man it was about two but now I think not. It's right? Since when did this change? Thank you all :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on February 08, 2021, 10:30:35 PM
Ciao Jimney,
I haven't seen one yet where there was no writing on one handle. Both handles have the Leatherman Crunch writing on one side on mine (0711/0911) :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on February 10, 2021, 01:10:01 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49682009926_577b489be5_b.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49682303652_a26089b90d_b.jpg)

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 10, 2021, 02:39:17 PM
Nice pics  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 11, 2021, 03:49:30 AM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on February 11, 2021, 04:23:27 AM
I haven’t been to this thread in a while.  Nice pics McStitchy and Vadim
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jimny on February 11, 2021, 08:47:39 PM
(https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/7a/08/a3/ME12ZBU6_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU6) (https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/67/47/47/ME12ZBU7_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU7) (https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/9f/c9/88/ME12ZBU8_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU8) (https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/43/e2/8e/ME12ZBU9_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU9)

The old and the new model. Different labels and knob

Thank you people.  👍😁
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Mike 56 on February 12, 2021, 02:46:00 AM
I did the pocket clip mod a while back.  The Crunch is one of my favorite tools to carry. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210212/5e662ba2b68ceeec7b6bc4f6bf667524.jpg)


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on February 12, 2021, 08:32:24 AM
I haven’t been to this thread in a while.  Nice pics McStitchy and Vadim

 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on February 12, 2021, 08:43:04 AM
(https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/7a/08/a3/ME12ZBU6_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU6) (https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/67/47/47/ME12ZBU7_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU7) (https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/9f/c9/88/ME12ZBU8_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU8) (https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/43/e2/8e/ME12ZBU9_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU9)

The old and the new model. Different labels and knob

Thank you people.  👍😁

Thanks for the comparison pics Jimny  :tu:

Did you put the adjustment screws into the wrong tools? The older one should be more round at the knob, like on mine  :pok:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 12, 2021, 12:36:51 PM
I did the pocket clip mod a while back.  The Crunch is one of my favorite tools to carry. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210212/5e662ba2b68ceeec7b6bc4f6bf667524.jpg)


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Always a worthwhile mod to put a clip on a tool :salute: Great job :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 12, 2021, 12:37:23 PM
(https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/7a/08/a3/ME12ZBU6_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU6) (https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/67/47/47/ME12ZBU7_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU7) (https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/9f/c9/88/ME12ZBU8_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU8) (https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/43/e2/8e/ME12ZBU9_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU9)

The old and the new model. Different labels and knob

Thank you people.  👍😁

Thanks for the comparison pics :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on February 12, 2021, 03:26:33 PM
I did the pocket clip mod a while back.  The Crunch is one of my favorite tools to carry. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210212/5e662ba2b68ceeec7b6bc4f6bf667524.jpg)


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Nice to see another PocketCrunch  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on February 13, 2021, 04:07:10 AM
(https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/7a/08/a3/ME12ZBU6_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU6) (https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/67/47/47/ME12ZBU7_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU7) (https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/9f/c9/88/ME12ZBU8_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU8) (https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/43/e2/8e/ME12ZBU9_t.jpg) (https://www.imagevenue.com/ME12ZBU9)

The old and the new model. Different labels and knob

Thank you people.  👍😁

Nice pics!    :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: vick818 on February 13, 2021, 05:00:06 AM
Want to pick this one up. thinking of pairing it up with a 111mm soldier or a Rangergrip 178
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jimny on February 13, 2021, 08:43:12 AM
Thanks for the comparison pics Jimny  :tu:

Did you put the adjustment screws into the wrong tools? The older one should be more round at the knob, like on mine  :pok:

From what I understand, over the years the knob has been changed first and then the writings. Looking at the photos here in the discussion the old models have the knob like mine, you have the new version instead. If anyone can put photos of his knob we can see better.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on February 13, 2021, 10:20:22 AM
From what I understand, over the years the knob has been changed first and then the writings. Looking at the photos here in the discussion the old models have the knob like mine, you have the new version instead. If anyone can put photos of his knob we can see better.

Hey Jimny, you're right  :tu:
I thought the round adjustment knob screw head belongs to the old-style-writing crunch only, but that's not the full story.

I've found this interesting post...
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,7957.msg146289.html#msg146289 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,7957.msg146289.html#msg146289)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Jimny on February 13, 2021, 08:50:27 PM
Hey Jimny, you're right  :tu:
I thought the round adjustment knob screw head belongs to the old-style-writing crunch only, but that's not the full story.

I've found this interesting post...
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,7957.msg146289.html#msg146289 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,7957.msg146289.html#msg146289)

Thanks  :multi:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 25, 2021, 06:36:37 PM
The PocketCrunch

(https://i.imgur.com/rzG6NLt.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/WzgVou8.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 25, 2021, 07:14:35 PM
Great pics :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 25, 2021, 07:17:19 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:
I do feel a bit rusty taking pics after all this time
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 26, 2021, 04:56:04 AM
You know the best way to keep from being rusty :pok: Keep taking pics :D ;) :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 26, 2021, 12:42:02 PM
I will try Poncho  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 26, 2021, 05:47:06 PM
The PocketCrunch in the woods today

(https://i.imgur.com/g33ULSX.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 26, 2021, 08:27:31 PM
:dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on April 26, 2021, 08:48:30 PM
Great seeing the PC out in the wild again !    :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 26, 2021, 09:41:24 PM
Thanks Poncho and Steve  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 27, 2021, 05:46:05 PM
The PocketCrunch for CTT!!!

(https://i.imgur.com/I4fFbrP.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 28, 2021, 03:52:34 AM
Very nice, Ws 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ddogu on April 28, 2021, 09:33:35 AM
Why do I have this feeling which I cannpt get rid of for years that happiness is gonna be achieved when I own a Crunch?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on April 28, 2021, 12:21:50 PM
Why do I have this feeling which I cannpt get rid of for years that happiness is gonna be achieved when I own a Crunch?

Only one ?  That's not the MTo way ....
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 28, 2021, 03:00:00 PM
You definitely need a Crunch  :pok:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 28, 2021, 03:00:20 PM
Very nice, Ws 8) :like:
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ddogu on April 28, 2021, 06:45:08 PM
You definitely need a Crunch  :pok:

Must... Resist... the temptation...


Only one ?  That's not the MTo way ....
:rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 28, 2021, 08:40:35 PM
Must... Resist... the temptation...

:rofl:

You must not resist the temptation  :twak:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 28, 2021, 08:52:29 PM
You definitely need a Crunch  :pok:

 :iagree: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Outback in Idaho on April 30, 2021, 08:41:03 AM
  Needed to tap some holes in a bracket for a special project. The tool used to tap kept coming loose and dropping the small bit, so grabbed the Crunch. Got the task done.  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 30, 2021, 05:19:05 PM
Excellent work  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 30, 2021, 05:56:32 PM
The PocketCrunch

(https://i.imgur.com/OYrrwqX.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/HHtplxb.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 30, 2021, 06:51:12 PM
Nice job, OiO and great pics, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on April 30, 2021, 07:09:07 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 03, 2021, 06:00:15 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/WswL68i.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SurgeUk on May 03, 2021, 07:47:15 PM
I bit the bullet and ordered one (from HH) £119  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 03, 2021, 08:10:51 PM
It is a excellent tool SurgeUk hopefully you will like it  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 03, 2021, 10:22:51 PM
 :iagree: Congrats, Surge :cheers: and great pic, Ws :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 03, 2021, 11:45:01 PM
Thanks Poncho  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 04, 2021, 05:35:55 AM
Congrats Surge !    :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SurgeUk on May 04, 2021, 03:40:35 PM
Congrats Surge !    :tu:
Cheers Steve  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 04, 2021, 05:30:46 PM
 :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/muMkbDmh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SurgeUk on May 04, 2021, 05:39:32 PM
:woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/muMkbDmh.jpg)
Nice  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 04, 2021, 05:42:29 PM
Thanks Surge :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 04, 2021, 06:44:29 PM
Nice pic Poncho  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 04, 2021, 06:44:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/oxa7yLf.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 04, 2021, 07:05:24 PM
Thanks Ws :hatsoff: and same to you :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 04, 2021, 07:44:53 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 10, 2021, 06:58:19 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/hnKp6Ns.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Hop5sgD.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 10, 2021, 07:58:26 PM
2 great pics, Ws 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 11, 2021, 03:06:52 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 11, 2021, 05:28:20 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/aIdIAvwh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 11, 2021, 08:41:04 PM
The 1/4 driver in the end of the adjustment screw handle being made even more useful with the Ratchet Driver :dd:

(https://i.imgur.com/SW8BcFch.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 12, 2021, 02:05:26 PM
Love the ratchet driver Poncho  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 12, 2021, 03:25:42 PM
Thanks Ws :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 14, 2021, 05:04:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kvEX57a.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 14, 2021, 05:24:06 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kvEX57a.jpg)

Great pic,  Ws :like:

:nanadance:          :nanadance:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 14, 2021, 05:48:25 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 18, 2021, 02:58:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Uey7ip7.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 18, 2021, 04:18:22 PM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 18, 2021, 04:18:58 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/jL6m9Nih.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/8pC1AYEh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 18, 2021, 05:56:48 PM
Nice pics Poncho  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 18, 2021, 06:26:53 PM
Thane Ws  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 21, 2021, 01:27:45 AM
I might have bought another Crunch :whistle: :facepalm:

I bought it out of fear that they might have been discontinued when they were out of stock for a bit on LMs website  ::) :D

So I have the new 0820 Crunch here beside my 0505 Crunch and noticed a few differences. Most of these are just different stampings or rather lack of in some areas ::)


Just a different stamp on this side :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/P7UFrmDh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wsOP770h.jpg)

This one is completely different  :ahhh apparently they don't even stamp one side of the new Crunches :ahhh

(https://i.imgur.com/DcXtQvrh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Dy1nDhBh.jpg)

The tools are almost identical :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/uZeiriEh.jpg)

Well almost ;) the files are different, the older one looks more refined and the newer one is a bit rougher but that also means it is a bit more aggressive  :tu: each file can have pluses and minuses because of that :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/3Y8xtMlh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dyvavzlh.jpg)

Still very happy with the purchase and glad to have 2 of them now :woohoo:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 21, 2021, 06:29:48 PM
Congratulations on your second Crunch Poncho  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 21, 2021, 06:32:32 PM
I do wish that they would make a new version of the Crunch
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 21, 2021, 07:21:26 PM
 :iagree: and thanks Ws  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Sos24 on May 21, 2021, 07:39:30 PM
Thanks for the comparison Poncho.

I also agree a new version of the Crunch would be nice.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 21, 2021, 08:11:27 PM
Anytime I can help like that I try :hatsoff:

As j-sews use to say, "First you have to have a lot of tools"

I may be there now :ahhh :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 22, 2021, 05:56:56 PM
You can never have enough tools  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 22, 2021, 08:16:54 PM
 :iagree: but I do still have a lot :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 27, 2021, 08:19:48 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/gD3IntSh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Wspeed on May 27, 2021, 08:48:22 PM
Excellent pic Poncho  :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: pa_strunk on May 27, 2021, 10:42:40 PM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 27, 2021, 11:35:53 PM
Thanks Ws and pa :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on May 28, 2021, 01:48:45 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 28, 2021, 09:29:34 PM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 07, 2021, 06:15:51 PM
Crunch! 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/T26ibq3h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/fdwInqbh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/93qEqQEh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jcintra91 on June 21, 2021, 09:54:10 PM
Does anyone know why these tools are currently unavailable on the website. Would love to buy one brand new.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 22, 2021, 01:47:44 AM
Oh man :ahhh out of stock again :sa: :dwts:

I really hope it is just because they cant keep up with demand :facepalm: and not because they are gonna discontinue it :cry:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: dmattaponi on June 22, 2021, 08:46:44 AM
I was surprised to see the Crunch is also not available on that big river site that I’m not sure if we are allowed to name :-)


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on June 22, 2021, 09:19:55 AM
They seem to fit the machines & tooling for them once a year or so and produce a apecific number.
At some point its out of stock  :dunno:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: dmattaponi on June 22, 2021, 09:57:19 AM
They seem to fit the machines & tooling for them once a year or so and produce a apecific number.
At some point its out of stock  :dunno:
Like


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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 22, 2021, 12:13:13 PM
I hope that is the case, Stitchy :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on June 22, 2021, 11:27:56 PM
They've been rumors going back to at least 2009 of the discontinuation, but I expect that there has been steady demand for the product, and LM would have recouped the setup costs years ago, so it probably brings good margins for them. I think the new stampings we saw recently indicate they refreshed the tooling, so I'm sure there's still life left in this unique MT. They probably ran out of head springs or some other part that's either outsourced or needs special blank stock. Someone in their demand planning team is probably getting their fingernails pulled right now with a Crunch.  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Niro on June 29, 2021, 07:18:59 PM
.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 29, 2021, 08:15:34 PM
.

Great pic, Niro 8) :salute: :like:

:nanadance:          :nanadance:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Niro on June 30, 2021, 09:18:36 AM
Maybe I should join a 30 day challenge :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 30, 2021, 12:56:22 PM
 :iagree: or maybe get a Crunch Challenege started  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SurgeUk on June 30, 2021, 06:11:13 PM
:iagree: or maybe get a Crunch Challenege started  :tu: :like:
We like this  :2tu: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Niro on June 30, 2021, 06:51:41 PM
I have been a member for many years but I still only have one nut. Maybe if I make some more posts my second nut will drop .
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SurgeUk on June 30, 2021, 06:53:55 PM
So, a practical use today  :ahhh
I used the Crunch to assist with topping up the ageing boiler  ::) (I'm NOT referring to Mrs Surge  :twak: )

However, this was preceded by replacing the batteries in the magnetic light type thing that resides in the cupboard allowing me to see what the bloody hell I was doing  ;)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on June 30, 2021, 08:09:11 PM
Maybe I should join a 30 day challenge :)

I have been a member for many years but I still only have one nut. Maybe if I make some more posts my second nut will drop .

Cool pics of your LM Crunch Niro  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on June 30, 2021, 08:23:03 PM
So, a practical use today  :ahhh
I used the Crunch to assist with topping up the ageing boiler  ::) (I'm NOT referring to Mrs Surge  :twak: )

However, this was preceded by replacing the batteries in the magnetic light type thing that resides in the cupboard allowing me to see what the bloody hell I was doing  ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/B9IlMRM.gif)

...nice work  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SurgeUk on June 30, 2021, 08:28:22 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/B9IlMRM.gif)

...nice work  :tu:
:hatsoff: :salute: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 30, 2021, 08:58:28 PM
Great pics Niro and Surge  8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Niro on July 01, 2021, 09:02:50 AM
I know you should use a proper key to open electrical cabinets. But sometimes ……
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 01, 2021, 12:10:55 PM
Great in use pic 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SurgeUk on July 01, 2021, 04:39:22 PM
Great pics Niro and Surge  8) :like: :like:
Cheers Poncho  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 03, 2021, 05:14:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/q6cUwmrh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/V4bk4GCh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pErkFs1h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/at1sbQmh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on July 03, 2021, 06:11:40 PM
Nice pics Poncho  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 03, 2021, 07:02:28 PM
Thanks Max :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Niro on July 04, 2021, 09:44:41 AM
I always use a knife to strip wires but since Mr Crunch have a serrated blade I have to use the built in striper. It is surprisingly good. You need to press down, like as if you are trying to cut the wire.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 04, 2021, 07:55:25 PM
I have never used the stripper myself, glad to see it works well :salute: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Niro on July 05, 2021, 04:44:00 AM
“The one with the door” a classic 30 day challenge picture :)

I prefer a dedicated Philips, like the one on the Crunch or the one on the Rebar. You get more reach and it doesn’t feel as clumsy as a bit exchanger.
I don’t want to be with out the bit exchanger on a tool like the Charge or the Surge, I wish I hade both.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 05, 2021, 04:54:52 AM
Great in use pic, Niro :like: I like the dedicated drivers as well as a bit driver as well :salute: I made a Charge knife and it is basically one handle of a Charge with knife, diamond file, scissors and bit driver :tu: the bit driver has the long reach Phillips/flat driver bit and it has all kinds of reach :woohoo: kinda the best of both worlds that way :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Niro on July 05, 2021, 05:33:23 AM
I have seen your Charge knife and I really like it. I wanted the long Letterman bit ever since I first saw it.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on July 05, 2021, 06:28:56 AM
Does the Removable Bit Driver fit over the Phillips of the Crunch?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Niro on July 05, 2021, 07:38:07 AM
No Leathermans bit driver doesn’t fit. But Mr Crunch don’t need it because he can do this!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 05, 2021, 04:42:42 PM
Does the Removable Bit Driver fit over the Phillips of the Crunch?

Yes, it fits :cheers: Just goes on at an angle but it works :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/kGBDG0ah.jpg)

No Leathermans bit driver doesn%u2019t fit. But Mr Crunch don%u2019t need it because he can do this!

That would be a stronger option if you have one though :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Niro on July 05, 2021, 05:32:52 PM
Does the Removable Bit Driver fit over the Phillips of the Crunch?
Yes it fits perfectly  :whistle:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 05, 2021, 05:35:21 PM
No, not perfectly but his question was does it fit and it does ;) Your option, as I said, is stronger but the bit adapter with bits is much smaller to carry than a whole kit :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on July 05, 2021, 11:19:43 PM
Yes it fits perfectly  :whistle:
:rofl:

If you could change it with the Phillips from say, a Rebar then that would fit better but it looks like completely different geometry?  :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 06, 2021, 12:01:03 AM
The new style wouldn't fit in, or at least I think it would not allow the Crunch to close :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on July 06, 2021, 01:31:20 AM
I always use a knife to strip wires but since Mr Crunch have a serrated blade I have to use the built in striper. It is surprisingly good. You need to press down, like as if you are trying to cut the wire.

I've also found the wire stripper on the Crunch to be surprisingly good :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on July 06, 2021, 01:31:47 AM
My guess is that the Crunch's Phillips wasn't designed to take the RBD and it fits by accident.
Either way, they mention them as being compatible on their website:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: theonew on July 06, 2021, 01:33:26 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/q6cUwmrh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/V4bk4GCh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pErkFs1h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/at1sbQmh.jpg)

Some great Crunchy goodness Poncho  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 06, 2021, 01:34:56 AM
Thanks Theo :hatsoff:

My guess is that the Crunch's Phillips wasn't designed to take the RBD and it fits by accident.
Either way, they mention them as being compatible on their website:

I have never paid attention that the Crunch is listed in the tools that are compatible :o It came out years before the RBD and I am sure it is coincidence that it fits at all :salute: or maybe not :dunno: ??? :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 06, 2021, 05:21:23 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/nFIDXmuh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/oOTcYxCh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: hmmm on July 11, 2021, 12:58:17 PM
Hi,

New here, could I ask a real simple question about the crunch please? It might be in the huge thread somewhere and if it is I apologise in advance.

Can the crunch be disassembled for maintenance / mod? I noticed it's got what looks like screw-heads with knurled edges where others might accept an allen key and I wondered if this meant you could undo them?

Sorry if this is obvious but I don't own a crunch yet and I'm trying to learn what I'm getting into before parting with $$$.

Cheers
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 11, 2021, 08:23:13 PM
Welcome to :MTO:  :cheers:

Yes, they can be taken apart to a point and a few of our members have modded them with different tools and even pocket clips :tu:

The knurled screws are proprietary but you can get wrenches that are made for those :salute: we have a member here (loki_mobile) that sells them :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: hmmm on July 12, 2021, 12:34:44 AM
Great, thanks for that, I’m thinking it will make a capable addition to the motorcycle toolkit without adding weight and bulk :-)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on July 12, 2021, 04:13:56 AM
Great, thanks for that, I’m thinking it will make a capable addition to the motorcycle toolkit without adding weight and bulk :-)

I like my Crunch.  :tu: It's nice & compact, and when you really need locking pliers nothing else will do.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: pietervn on July 12, 2021, 08:41:14 AM
Great, thanks for that, I’m thinking it will make a capable addition to the motorcycle toolkit without adding weight and bulk :-)

I have one in my motorcycle toolkit and have used it a few times.

Pete
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: hmmm on July 12, 2021, 10:48:13 AM
Sounds like a plan, thanks all
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 13, 2021, 07:24:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/y8OAfYUh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PwTdy7mh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on July 15, 2021, 08:52:03 PM
Nice pics Poncho  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 15, 2021, 09:09:43 PM
Thanks Max :hatsoff: very cool pic of the Crunch instructions :o 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on July 15, 2021, 09:38:00 PM
 :hatsoff: from 1999. Not sure if they still include them.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 16, 2021, 03:26:46 AM
Both mine are second hand... so ya know :whistle: No box, papers or anything :ahhh :cry:

 :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Greyman on July 17, 2021, 01:22:56 PM
Hello all,

My Crunch has two halves dated around 4 years apart. Normal?
The side the jaws recess into is 0414 while the side the various tools recess into is 0518.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Happy Gilmore on July 17, 2021, 04:04:40 PM
Did leatherman discontinue the Crunch????
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Max Stone on July 17, 2021, 05:54:50 PM
No, the expectation is that there's a pause in production.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Happy Gilmore on July 17, 2021, 06:16:55 PM
No, the expectation is that there's a pause in production.

god I hope your right..of all the tools Leatherman makes..the crunch is the LEAST replaceable in their lineup.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 17, 2021, 08:27:22 PM
I believe that they only make so many a year because they have to change some of the machines to make it :think:

Hello all,

My Crunch has two halves dated around 4 years apart. Normal?
The side the jaws recess into is 0414 while the side the various tools recess into is 0518.

That is normal for a lot of Leatherman  :salute: Kinda cool though :like:

And welcome to :MTO:  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Greyman on July 17, 2021, 11:35:03 PM
I believe that they only make so many a year because they have to change some of the machines to make it :think:

That is normal for a lot of Leatherman  :salute: Kinda cool though :like:

And welcome to :MTO:  :cheers:

Thanks for the info and the welcome Poncho.
I thought it was a little unusual seeing as though my Charge TTi handles are both the same (0513).
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jcintra91 on July 20, 2021, 10:06:00 PM
Today my wife gave me my birthday gift a day early and she gave me an awesome gift. I'm officially a crunch owner.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jcintra91 on July 20, 2021, 10:34:04 PM
Does anyone know if these were made in 2019 or 2020? Mine is nib and was stamped 0518
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on July 20, 2021, 10:46:19 PM
Today my wife gave me my birthday gift a day early and she gave me an awesome gift. I'm officially a crunch owner.
Great gift, great wife!  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 20, 2021, 10:48:37 PM
I think my newer one has newer datecodes and will try to check it :salute:

Otherwise,  CONGRATS :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Happy Birthday as well :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jcintra91 on July 21, 2021, 02:33:24 AM
Great gift, great wife!  :like:

Yes it is and yes she is.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jcintra91 on July 21, 2021, 02:36:32 AM
I think my newer one has newer datecodes and will try to check it :salute:

Otherwise,  CONGRATS :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Happy Birthday as well :tu: :like: :like:

Thanks for checking on that for me.  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 21, 2021, 03:27:40 AM
Thanks for checking on that for me.  :like:

0518 in one handle but 0820 in the other handle :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jcintra91 on July 21, 2021, 05:02:03 PM
0518 in one handle but 0820 in the other handle :tu:
Thanks didn't know they made them past 2018
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 21, 2021, 05:42:49 PM
Hopefully they are still making them :ahhh

I am always worried they are gonna discontinue it :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jcintra91 on July 21, 2021, 08:58:28 PM
yeah thank god my wife was able to find one nib made recently through a third party site
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 27, 2021, 08:34:41 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/JbeLvAwh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/6LzTjlBh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: johnnyvol on July 27, 2021, 10:24:17 PM
I really want one of these...  LM is going to keep making them I hope.  I can't find a new one online anywhere it seems.  Not really a big fan of the 'bay, but may have to trudge in there and see what's around.

Anyone know of a reputable online retailer that shows these in stock?

Thanks
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jcintra91 on July 27, 2021, 11:01:54 PM
I really want one of these...  LM is going to keep making them I hope.  I can't find a new one online anywhere it seems.  Not really a big fan of the 'bay, but may have to trudge in there and see what's around.

Anyone know of a reputable online retailer that shows these in stock?

Thanks

On Amazon they are at around $130
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 27, 2021, 11:11:44 PM
Both mine came from the bay and second hand for much less than new ;) :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jcintra91 on July 27, 2021, 11:16:58 PM
I've bought almost all my leatherman off of ebay and they have been almost  as good as new
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 13, 2021, 03:44:36 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/pHgMtcYh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on August 15, 2021, 11:20:44 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 16, 2021, 01:28:25 AM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Juan el Boricua on August 27, 2021, 07:11:45 PM
Well it happened, and glad it did! Finally succumbed to the "C" word: I ordered (and got) one. Just like I've read, it is a marvelously engineered tool, exquisite to look and hold; love the capability of using regular or LTG's bits without adapters! Although small, the file is usable (somewhat aggresive since it is of recent manufacture, 01 and 03/20 dates; I understand that earlier models have a finer cut.), and not dinky like the Rev/Sidekick/Wingman/P series' one.
The SE blade is sharp and functional and, dare to say it, I like it. Also to my liking is the pin vise, and integral cutters. Also nice is the two flat and #1-2 Phillip's drivers, which are the sizes that I most commonly used, and not the plethora found in other Leathermans. My only gripes are easily fixed, as the tools are somewhat floppy and my guess is that by tightening the pivot it will be alright and, the tools and adjusting bolt are "gritty" and might need a bit of oil. :tu:

One question though, is the Crunch the only MT without a can opener!?!?!?  :dunno::rofl:

(There is a cameo appeareance of my BOF Wave opening the package.)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 27, 2021, 07:47:24 PM
Glad you got one :woohoo: Congrats and nice pics :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Juan el Boricua on August 27, 2021, 07:52:54 PM
Thanks, Poncho! :cheers:
Really glad I did because, it appears to be one fine tool. :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 27, 2021, 11:14:50 PM
They really are nice :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on August 28, 2021, 05:34:07 AM
Welcome to the club Juan !      :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Juan el Boricua on August 28, 2021, 05:36:28 AM
Finally made it; thanks, Steve!  :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jcintra91 on August 28, 2021, 01:57:09 PM
Well it happened, and glad it did! Finally succumbed to the "C" word: I ordered (and got) one. Just like I've read, it is a marvelously engineered tool, exquisite to look and hold; love the capability of using regular or LTG's bits without adapters! Although small, the file is usable (somewhat aggresive since it is of recent manufacture, 01 and 03/20 dates; I understand that earlier models have a finer cut.), and not dinky like the Rev/Sidekick/Wingman/P series' one.
The SE blade is sharp and functional and, dare to say it, I like it. Also to my liking is the pin vise, and integral cutters. Also nice is the two flat and #1-2 Phillip's drivers, which are the sizes that I most commonly used, and not the plethora found in other Leathermans. My only gripes are easily fixed, as the tools are somewhat floppy and my guess is that by tightening the pivot it will be alright and, the tools and adjusting bolt are "gritty" and might need a bit of oil. :tu:

One question though, is the Crunch the only MT without a can opener!?!?!?  :dunno::rofl:

(There is a cameo appeareance of my BOF Wave opening the package.)

Welcome to the club man
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Juan el Boricua on August 28, 2021, 02:00:29 PM
Thanks, j.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 31, 2021, 11:38:15 PM
 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/JKQwePzh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Juan el Boricua on September 01, 2021, 12:58:49 AM
 :dd: :like:
 :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 01, 2021, 03:33:49 AM
Thanks Juan :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 07, 2021, 05:17:19 PM
 :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/581SRukh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/97S8NlXh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 14, 2021, 04:02:46 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OOQGwTQh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/G9gbK2Yh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wIPu8nsh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/gHxbcPzh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QHhoSdsh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jcintra91 on September 15, 2021, 12:00:26 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OOQGwTQh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/G9gbK2Yh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wIPu8nsh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/gHxbcPzh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QHhoSdsh.jpg)

Nice crunch. Thinking about buying another one before they go extinct and double in price
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 15, 2021, 12:36:23 PM
Thanks, jc :hatsoff: the top 2 pics are of my newer one and the bottom 3 pics are of my older one :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Zephon on September 23, 2021, 09:53:28 AM
Looking forward to joining the club soon!  Paid for one about half an hour ago. It did cost me the equivalent of USD140.  I guess the price isn’t really that bad considering: 1) there is only 1 seller in 4 online platforms (in the Philippines) who have a Crunch for sale. 2) logistics aside, this isn’t even available on LM’s US website right now. 3) it’s relatively cheaper than a Surge, Free P4, or Charge.

I actually spent some time choosing between a Crunch and a Signal Topo. The difference is just USD10. I figured it was like choosing between a sleek head-turning car or a SUV. (I drive a Forester, so there).  Anyway, should I have any extra cash by Christmas, I’m sure there are other sellers with Signal Topos available by then.

Hope it gets here by Monday!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 23, 2021, 02:01:15 PM
Congratulations  :woohoo: The Crunch is an awesome tool :salute: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Zephon on September 25, 2021, 02:18:59 PM
Time to join in! Still getting used to it and the outward swing of the plier head is still quite stiff. Definitely a unique multitool.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: David on September 25, 2021, 02:41:23 PM
Congratulations, the Crunch is a neat tool. Now you need to learn how to one hand open it.   :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on September 25, 2021, 02:53:21 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 25, 2021, 11:23:00 PM
Glad it got there  :tu: They really are a nice tool 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Zephon on September 26, 2021, 05:02:57 AM
Thanks Poncho, Steve, David!  :hatsoff:

Yes, I’m learning to one-hand open it. It’s not gonna set any records but I’ll manage!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 26, 2021, 09:36:31 PM
Side by side with the Irwin 5wr and the Crunch  :woohoo:

The 2 side by side open and closed. Closed, the Crunch is more compact but open the Crunch and the Irwin are very similar in size

(https://i.imgur.com/wZgrJ0vh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/gUITyQbh.jpg)

The jaws do open wider on the Irwin but as seen above the Crunch is much more compact and pocketable :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/J5Xn7Iph.jpg)

If I had to choose one to keep with me the Crunch would be my choice but if carrying in a backpack the Irwin probably would make sense and of course going by price the Irwin beats the Crunch by a lot :o :D

:nanadance:         :nanadance:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jcintra91 on September 27, 2021, 04:49:57 AM
Side by side with the Irwin 5wr and the Crunch  :woohoo:

The 2 side by side open and closed. Closed, the Crunch is more compact but open the Crunch and the Irwin are very similar in size

(https://i.imgur.com/wZgrJ0vh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/gUITyQbh.jpg)

The jaws do open wider on the Irwin but as seen above the Crunch is much more compact and pocketable :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/J5Xn7Iph.jpg)

If I had to choose one to keep with me the Crunch would be my choice but if carrying in a backpack the Irwin probably would make sense and of course going by price the Irwin beats the Crunch by a lot :o :D

:nanadance:         :nanadance:

Poncho do you go by edcgeer on Instagram
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 27, 2021, 05:00:42 AM
Yes Sir, I do ;) :hatsoff:

Geer is my last name so I thought it might be a good play on words :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Zephon on September 27, 2021, 05:47:21 AM
Today I was supposed to post and say “locally, one can get folding pliers with tools on any price range one can afford, but there is just ONE locking pier multitool which you can bet your money on - Leatherman’s Crunch.” 



A plumbing emergency happened in the kids’ toilet&bath and while fixing some pipes, I found myself appreciating how much help the Crunch was when I was disassembling something.  The Crunch was partnered with a plumbers’ wrench (I think that’s what it’s called). Not a Knipex but just some USD10 china ace hardware brand.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 27, 2021, 12:18:57 PM
Glad that the Crunch came in handy already :woohoo: :like:

Hopefully the plumbing went well :salute: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Zephon on September 27, 2021, 04:19:10 PM
Glad that the Crunch came in handy already :woohoo: :like:

Hopefully the plumbing went well :salute: :tu:

Thanks!

Yep, bathroom repairs were successful!

….when I was tinkering with the Crunch over the weekend I was telling myself that I may have just bought pocket jewelry coz I didn’t see any immediate use for the Crunch. Boy, was I wrong! I’m starting to think the Crunch will fill the gap of compound leveraged pliers for me.

This is a great tool for those with a weak grip like me. It won’t be used everytime, all the time, but it’s amazing once you find that perfect job for it!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on September 28, 2021, 04:42:42 AM
This is a great tool for those with a weak grip like me. It won’t be used everytime, all the time, but it’s amazing once you find that perfect job for it!

Absolutely.  When you really need locking pliers, only locking pliers will do.  I don't use my Crunches very often, but when needed they easily justify their existence.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: parnass on September 28, 2021, 04:49:01 AM
Absolutely.  When you really need locking pliers, only locking pliers will do. ...

Your comment got me daydreaming about whether a C-clamp of the proper dimensions with enlarged "jaws" could substitute for a locking pliers.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jcintra91 on September 28, 2021, 05:02:51 AM
Yes Sir, I do ;) :hatsoff:

Geer is my last name so I thought it might be a good play on words :D

Nice yeah we follow each other on Instagram. I agree the Crunch is a tool not used often but very helpful when used
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on September 28, 2021, 09:39:25 AM
Your comment got me daydreaming about whether a C-clamp of the proper dimensions with enlarged "jaws" could substitute for a locking pliers.

It could as long as there was enough room for the frame, but I suspect that in some case there wouldn't be, because most C clamps have biggish frames because they are designed to hold fairly large (wide) objects.  Also they might not clamp down as hard as proper locking pliers (all the ones I've got with any frame strength have quite coarse thread which limits possible clamping force, and the rotating jaw might slip off if any twisting force is applied).
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 28, 2021, 11:42:56 AM
Nice yeah we follow each other on Instagram. I agree the Crunch is a tool not used often but very helpful when used

Great to know  :cheers: what is your Insta name :think: it is hard to keep up with people but I do like to know the peeps who are from MTO for sure :salute: you can PM if you don't want it out in public or pit it here and you might get a fee followers :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jcintra91 on September 28, 2021, 02:08:53 PM
Great to know  :cheers: what is your Insta name :think: it is hard to keep up with people but I do like to know the peeps who are from MTO for sure :salute: you can PM if you don't want it out in public or pit it here and you might get a fee followers :D

It's cool
It's @dirtybassfishing
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 28, 2021, 04:31:27 PM
Oh yes, I know that one for sure :cheers: I had thought that account was a member here but never can keep up with who is who :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 29, 2021, 01:35:05 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/ETtDaWYh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 19, 2021, 12:22:12 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Wd4Cxmvh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/nbv44fKh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vSYpwhTh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 26, 2021, 12:20:18 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/KYsbeXjh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/txqbfQVh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/kdEganih.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/RCpnjTUh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/5C8cjG9h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on October 27, 2021, 12:07:28 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/CSOdCDU.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 27, 2021, 04:24:06 AM
Great combo, Steve :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Zephon on October 27, 2021, 05:07:22 AM
Crunch took a 1meter high fall…….from a shelf.  Got worried for a second coz it wouldn’t OHO properly - something was catching somewhere.  I managed to OHO it properly now.  For better or worse, the plier head can now flip up easier than how it used to.  :whistle:

I’m now keeping it on the shelf in its sheath….
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 27, 2021, 11:43:56 AM
 :ahhh Hope it isn't anything that will keep it from working later on :ahhh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 10, 2021, 12:00:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/qjdwauYh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 11, 2021, 12:00:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/2fIgqlih.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/CTlyowrh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/HQyIj8yh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ofkAt0Hh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DirkDiggler65 on November 17, 2021, 12:02:27 AM
What's up guys and gals! Let my first post on this website be one of thanks and pure gratitude. You start to feel like a weirdo after a bit when you think you're alone geeking out on hand tools. Then you discover a whole community of weirdos, and you feel just a little less weird lol

So thank you for existing! Haha
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rich_SD on November 17, 2021, 03:07:15 AM
What's up guys and gals! Let my first post on this website be one of thanks and pure gratitude. You start to feel like a weirdo after a bit when you think you're alone geeking out on hand tools. Then you discover a whole community of weirdos, and you feel just a little less weird lol

So thank you for existing! Haha

Haha!  Welcome to the mad house!  :ahhh

 :multi:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DirkDiggler65 on November 17, 2021, 05:57:35 PM
Ok so I just got caught up on all 82 pages of this thread lol and I've come to 2 conclusions.

1) I've officially taken the red pill without even realizing it. The rabbit hole goes much deeper than I had anticipated haha

2) I need to move to a region where these tools are indigenous. After seeing all the woodsy outdoors posts, I can only imagine that these things just sprout from the ground somewhere! Lol is there a particular mating season in which to hunt them??
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Zephon on November 18, 2021, 12:24:35 AM
Ok so I just got caught up on all 82 pages of this thread lol and I've come to 2 conclusions.

1) I've officially taken the red pill without even realizing it. The rabbit hole goes much deeper than I had anticipated haha

2) I need to move to a region where these tools are indigenous. After seeing all the woodsy outdoors posts, I can only imagine that these things just sprout from the ground somewhere! Lol is there a particular mating season in which to hunt them??

Nov - Dec. That’s when sale season comes. Sometimes as early as September when Labor Day sales begin. Hehehe.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 21, 2021, 02:11:27 AM
Welcome to :MTO: DD65 :cheers: another 65 :woohoo:

Yes, the rabbit hole is very deep but at least if you are here we can enable support each other :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DirkDiggler65 on November 21, 2021, 04:15:29 AM
 :drink:   ------ you guys

 :twak:   ------ my wife

 :climber:  ------- me in the garage lubing up tools haha


Lord knows this is an addiction that requires support lol so thank you
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 23, 2021, 02:41:13 PM
 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/sO1O4yyh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: StrangeToolbot on November 24, 2021, 08:14:52 PM
I do own one, but I use it more for when I need locking pliers on a light to moderate task. I will say, it is a solid tool for sure and worth the price.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DirkDiggler65 on November 25, 2021, 02:56:33 AM
Soooo not that I need one, but the Charge TTI is in stock on Amazon but not on leatherman website. Seems a bit odd to me.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 09, 2022, 05:58:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/CY9RrN7h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/2IYJSlDh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 09, 2022, 05:59:25 PM
I may also have a Leatherman Crunch Video uploading as we speak :whistle: :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/YAdAP6qh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/l4T6MPqh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: nakken on January 09, 2022, 06:04:42 PM
Very nice, Poncho! I've been thinking about getting a Crunch myself, before it gets harder to find. Can't wait to see your video, I just found you on YouTube :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 09, 2022, 06:07:34 PM
They are a really nice tool :salute: The video is uploading but will take most of the day since internet at my home is awful and slow :facepalm: :D

I missed a few things I was going to talk about and only after watching it again realized this :oops: :dwts: :D

Thanks for following :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: nakken on January 09, 2022, 07:03:44 PM
Thanks for following :hatsoff:
:cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2022, 12:17:30 AM
 :salute:

https://youtu.be/IXAmAw2GNDY
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Zephon on January 10, 2022, 01:44:02 AM
 :like: :like:


My Crunch and his buddy.  Thinking of maybe a Knipex plier wrench 125 as a partner for it. Or maybe the cheaper but equally capable Cobra 125.

Heck I can get the Knipex 2-pack for half the cost of a Crunch.  I got 4 half baths to deal with at home. Need those wide jaws at arms reach but should be small enough to stow away.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2022, 02:55:09 AM
Definitely having another set of pliers or better yet a set of locking pliers with your regular pliers is very handy anywhere :tu:

I keep the older pair of them I have in my work backpack for just such emergencies :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: taropal on January 10, 2022, 05:02:21 AM
I may also have a Leatherman Crunch Video uploading as we speak :whistle: :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/YAdAP6qh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/l4T6MPqh.jpg)

wow, so jealous for you. I wish to get more crunch when it was still available. Now it is too late.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2022, 11:26:54 AM
 :oops: The prices in the second hand market have went up a lot in this past year as well :facepalm: I hope you can get one for a good price :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on January 13, 2022, 11:55:39 AM
 :waving:

(https://i.imgur.com/dlxgIDT.jpg)

The date code in the handle is 06/13. It may have been sitting on a shelf for awhile.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 13, 2022, 01:47:53 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 13, 2022, 02:22:33 PM
 :woohoo: Congrats, Adam :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on January 13, 2022, 02:55:11 PM
:woohoo: Congrats, Adam :like: :like:

+1   :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on January 13, 2022, 05:36:53 PM
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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on January 13, 2022, 06:32:53 PM
:woohoo: Congrats, Adam :like: :like:

Thanks Poncho!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on January 13, 2022, 06:35:07 PM
+1   :cheers:

Thanks Steve  :cheers:

I hate that this was the last one they had.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 13, 2022, 06:48:53 PM
Great pic,  Steve 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on January 13, 2022, 08:19:12 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Biker_Bob on January 15, 2022, 12:59:33 PM
Yikes, I don't know how I missed the news about these.
But then knew it would come someday - fortunately my OCD tendencies caused me to buy 24 of them back in the day - will be hanging on to them I think  :whistle:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 15, 2022, 04:41:53 PM
We need some type of collage pic of them someday, Bob :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Never seen that many together anywhere :o :drool: :pok:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on January 16, 2022, 12:46:53 PM

But then knew it would come someday - fortunately my OCD tendencies caused me to buy 24 of them back in the day - will be hanging on to them I think  :whistle:

Wow !    I'm impressed.   :hatsoff:

I thought I was maybe being a bit over-cautious with my 7 Crunches (plus 3 knock-offs homages), but It seems I am just an amateur dilettante in the Crunch world  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Biker_Bob on January 16, 2022, 07:16:23 PM
There are 21 Rebars to keep them company  :multi:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on January 17, 2022, 12:51:59 AM
There are 21 Rebars to keep them company  :multi:

And the Rebar world too it seems, but I might have you covered (and then some) with PSTs   ;)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Biker_Bob on January 17, 2022, 07:40:56 PM
Nice, I've had many PSTII which I loved dearly, but I changed to the Rebar because of the locking tools and the replaceable cutting jaws.

A lot of people think that the PST, PSTII & the new Bond are UK legal but the blades are on the inside when the handles are closed which means they're still not classed as a folding blade knife. So if you're taking the blades out (as you must do for UK carry) then you may as well have the tools that remain as locking tools.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 18, 2022, 12:23:23 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/lWO4MBRh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on January 18, 2022, 01:35:45 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 18, 2022, 03:39:01 PM
Thanks Steve  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on January 22, 2022, 05:58:05 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3MPimrB.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 22, 2022, 06:57:45 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3MPimrB.jpg)

Nice 8) :drool: :like: :like:

:nanadance:            :nanadance:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SurgeUk on January 22, 2022, 07:12:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/lWO4MBRh.jpg)

Good God man! It's like P*rn  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on January 22, 2022, 08:05:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3MPimrB.jpg)

Nice pic Adam !   :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on January 22, 2022, 08:07:07 PM
Good God man! It's like P*rn  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  :like:

 :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on January 22, 2022, 08:10:45 PM
Nice pic Adam !   :like:

Thanks Steve!

You have inspired me to add knives into some of my photos. I just don't have the selection that you have  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 22, 2022, 09:29:53 PM
Good God man! It's like P*rn  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  :like:

Thanks :think: I think :shrug:

 :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: powernoodle on January 22, 2022, 09:59:07 PM
Thanks :think: I think :shrug:

 

I am pretty sure he intended to say prawns.  He is totally into decapods.  https://tinyurl.com/yckwhkm7
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 22, 2022, 11:13:12 PM
Ah yes, definitely  :D :hatsoff:

 :rofl:

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on January 23, 2022, 04:20:18 AM
I am pretty sure he intended to say prawns.  He is totally into decapods.  https://tinyurl.com/yckwhkm7

I hear Zoidberg is also into prawn movies.  :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on January 23, 2022, 01:44:12 PM
Thanks Steve!

You have inspired me to add knives into some of my photos. I just don't have the selection that you have.....yet !  :cheers:

FTFY    :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on January 23, 2022, 01:59:17 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on January 25, 2022, 12:25:54 AM
Just had a chat with someone at Leatherman. They said that they have not heard anything about the Crunch being retired.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 25, 2022, 12:31:26 AM
 :woohoo: Most excellent news :like: :like:

It would be a shame to retire it  :salute: if they ever did I would hope that they replaced it with an updated version or a bigger sized one 8) :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on January 25, 2022, 01:22:25 AM
It would be a shame to retire it  :salute: if they ever did I would hope that they replaced it with an updated version or a bigger sized one 8) :like:

Leatherman SCRURNGCHE  :dd:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MrToolJunkie on January 25, 2022, 05:32:10 AM
I hope it is not discontinued. One of the best Leatherman's made in my opinion. Like it and my Surge - power-combo.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DirkDiggler65 on February 05, 2022, 07:46:04 PM
 :woohoo:

When you find yourself a gem! Had to to stop the truck mid commute to pull the trigger on that one lol
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Syncop8r on February 05, 2022, 08:11:14 PM
Good score!  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 05, 2022, 08:25:00 PM
 :iagree: :o :ahhh :like: :like:

Congrats!  :salute: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DirkDiggler65 on February 05, 2022, 08:40:58 PM
Yeah feel a little more comfortable using it now that I have a backup. Since we are still not 100% sure on the status of it I've been a babying mine more than a tool should be lol

Just out of curiosity has anyone had to send one in for repair recently? I guess that would be the tell all. Send in a crunch for repair/replace and they send you back a wave lol
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on February 09, 2022, 03:01:55 PM
 :o


https://www.ebay.com/itm/175149804021?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l1120&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=ca53dd9609744853aabcd6827ed9a132&bu=43027703053&ut=RU&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20220209062657&segname=11021&sojTags=ch%3Dch%2Cbu%3Dbu%2Cut%3Dut%2Cosub%3Dosub%2Ccrd%3Dcrd%2Csegname%3Dsegname%2Cchnl%3Dmkcid
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DirkDiggler65 on February 09, 2022, 03:07:41 PM
:o


https://www.ebay.com/itm/175149804021?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l1120&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=ca53dd9609744853aabcd6827ed9a132&bu=43027703053&ut=RU&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20220209062657&segname=11021&sojTags=ch%3Dch%2Cbu%3Dbu%2Cut%3Dut%2Cosub%3Dosub%2Ccrd%3Dcrd%2Csegname%3Dsegname%2Cchnl%3Dmkcid

Check the mod thread lol we're already on it haha
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DirkDiggler65 on February 09, 2022, 03:10:31 PM
And if that thing sells Steve. You could probably retire in the carribean with some of your mods lol
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 09, 2022, 04:47:31 PM
 :iagree: :rofl: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: pa_strunk on February 09, 2022, 06:47:56 PM
 :iagree: Sad thing is some numbnut will buy it.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: DirkDiggler65 on February 09, 2022, 07:18:22 PM
This is nothing against anyone with a clipped crunch. As you are the envy of most Crunchy owners. As you were once mine. But when I put the cheap nite ize clip on for a bit, I noticed the damn thing kept unlatching and rattling around open in my pocket lol has that been anyone's experience or just mine? That killed the whole kick clip crunch thing for me. Now if we could clip it from the plier side I'd prolly go right back to obsessing over it again lol
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 16, 2022, 05:40:34 PM
 :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/S4N3omHh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: WillieTheJanitor on February 16, 2022, 07:43:16 PM
Yes! :like:  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 16, 2022, 10:38:16 PM
Thanks Willie :hatsoff: and another great pic :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on February 18, 2022, 03:53:46 PM
I wanted a Crunch when I first laid eyes on it.  I finally got one then a month or so ago picked up a second.  I was so stoked and immediately put it to work. 

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on February 18, 2022, 04:03:01 PM
Enjoyed the video Poncho and love the accent too.  My recent one is from 2011.   
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 18, 2022, 08:29:05 PM
Enjoyed the video Poncho and love the accent too.  My recent one is from 2011.   

I wanted a Crunch when I first laid eyes on it.  I finally got one then a month or so ago picked up a second.  I was so stoked and immediately put it to work. 



Thanks Aloha :hatsoff: and great pic  :like: :like:

:nanadance:          :nanadance:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: temo on March 06, 2022, 12:02:08 PM
Nice, a bit different tool.

Lähetetty minun motorola edge laitteesta Tapatalkilla

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 06, 2022, 03:49:18 PM
Congrats, temo :woohoo: Great pic :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on March 09, 2022, 12:04:18 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/jeOIp7h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2022, 02:34:42 PM
Very cool pic, Adam 8) :drool: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: StrangeToolbot on March 09, 2022, 06:57:20 PM
I recently used my Crunch to put a handle on a pot, and I love that the pliers can lock!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: rrr47 on March 09, 2022, 08:35:22 PM
Is the Crunch coming back?

Will it be available here in the UK?

If not, how much should I expect to pay for an example please?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2022, 09:04:51 PM
It was never discontinued  :salute: only out of stock for a while :cheers:

I don't have any idea on prices for the UK though :oops:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: rrr47 on March 09, 2022, 09:59:04 PM
It was never discontinued  :salute: only out of stock for a while :cheers:

I don't have any idea on prices for the UK though :oops:
Thanks for the reply.
I contacted Leatherman UK, (aka Whitby), and they have stated "We regret that the Leatherman Crunch is now sold out and discontinued here in the UK we are not aware that this has been re-released for sale." But on YouTube there are various videos showing the Crunch is back.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: WillieTheJanitor on March 09, 2022, 10:28:26 PM
Crunch forever!! :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2022, 10:52:57 PM
Thanks for the reply.
I contacted Leatherman UK, (aka Whitby), and they have stated "We regret that the Leatherman Crunch is now sold out and discontinued here in the UK we are not aware that this has been re-released for sale." But on YouTube there are various videos showing the Crunch is back.

The Crunch was back in stock just this past week here in the US :dunno: perhaps the demand is so high here that they aren't shipping bit abroad just to try and keep up :-\
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2022, 10:53:21 PM
Crunch forever!! :like:

Another awesome pic, Willie :drool: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on March 10, 2022, 05:41:24 AM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SBachman on March 12, 2022, 04:33:23 PM
  HI guys. Been looking at your Crunch pictures.  Very nice!  I use one at work almost every day.  It has seen a lot of light use and occasional hard use.  Doesn't look new anymore, but still functions perfectly.  Got a little too close to the welder a time or two. 

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 12, 2022, 04:35:04 PM
A used tool is a loved tool :salute: Great pic :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on March 12, 2022, 06:38:21 PM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on March 12, 2022, 11:39:14 PM
  HI guys. Been looking at your Crunch pictures.  Very nice!  I use one at work almost every day.  It has seen a lot of light use and occasional hard use.  Doesn't look new anymore, but still functions perfectly.  Got a little too close to the welder a time or two. 

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That is all that matters  :like:  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: calypso22 on March 14, 2022, 09:55:14 AM
Greetings from Switzerland. I was just wondering if a  bench clamp was available for the Crunch.
I use one with my Mole wrench and find it very useful as a third hand.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 14, 2022, 11:53:04 AM
Nothing from LM and I am not sure if anyone makes something like that for a Crunch :think:

I hope you can find something that meets your needs though :salute: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: calypso22 on March 14, 2022, 02:51:16 PM
Thanks.
This is what I mean.
https://youtu.be/Hn1i_x_ri3U
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 14, 2022, 04:00:09 PM
Says that the video is private :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: calypso22 on March 15, 2022, 10:23:54 AM
Should be OK now. I had it as public, but, for some reason, it was changed to Private  !!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 15, 2022, 11:21:01 AM
I see it now :tu: that would totally be awesome for a Crunch but I have never seen one for it :ahhh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: WillieTheJanitor on March 15, 2022, 01:42:28 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 15, 2022, 06:18:29 PM
Great pic,  Willie  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rich_SD on March 24, 2022, 08:56:09 PM
So here is an interesting tidbit...

I decided to buy another Crunch (directly from Leatherman).  Since they were out of stock for such a long time, I expected a somewhat recent date in the handle.  Instead, my handles were made in August of 2020... it makes me wonder how many manufactured parts they have sitting around waiting to be assembled.  :think:

(https://i.imgur.com/6qyI2IG.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 24, 2022, 11:00:28 PM
No telling what is setting in a parts bin there :ahhh

I wonder which parts they have few of to not be able to keep them in stock :think: perhaps the vise grip jaws :think: :dunno:

Also, congrats on getting another :woohoo:  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on March 25, 2022, 01:00:59 PM
I just checked the dates on the new one that I recently got and they are also 0820 but the tool side date is 0518. I think Poncho could be right about the plier head.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 30, 2022, 02:34:23 PM
 :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/NUUgWIth.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/5E0mZKSh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rich_SD on March 30, 2022, 08:59:10 PM
Great combo!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 31, 2022, 01:45:48 AM
Great combo!

Thanks Rich  :hatsoff:

:nanadance:            :nanadance:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Farmer X on March 31, 2022, 06:09:26 AM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 31, 2022, 07:10:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/iAxlDSuh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on April 01, 2022, 01:34:26 AM
What company does that Rhino logo belong to?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on April 01, 2022, 01:34:46 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/SGxP7dd.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 01, 2022, 02:12:31 AM
Great pic,  Adam 8) :like:

What company does that Rhino logo belong to?

Ecko :cheers: I have several of them in different colors and have worn them since the late 90s :o I even have my first one that is red with a white Rhino 8)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 13, 2022, 04:21:02 PM
 :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/O3WSLT2h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 20, 2022, 03:21:43 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/gvq9kPUh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: WillieTheJanitor on May 17, 2022, 11:53:55 AM
Crunch!! :ahhh
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on May 17, 2022, 12:18:40 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 17, 2022, 01:37:24 PM
 :woohoo: :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Zephon on May 24, 2022, 09:14:42 AM
 :ahhh :ahhh

Guys, need a little help here —

Can I ask for a picture of the tools sequence of the Crunch? I kinda took mine apart and I’m not sure if I assembled it correctly.  Well, Philips in the center, blade on the top, file on the bottom and that’s all I remember.

Does anyone have the washer sequence as well please?  :whistle:

I wanted to attach a pocket clip but it goes on the knife side taking advantage of the diameter of the screw where the tools pivot.  Unfortunately, I didn’t catch the washer sequence when the tools fell off.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 24, 2022, 02:21:31 PM
That's why you always take pics before you disassemble  :whistle: :pok: :D

I know the feeling of not :facepalm: :rofl:

I have a couple pics for you of the tool layout and this is my older one so who knows, it may have more washers than a new one :dunno:

Coming from yhe file side it is, washer, file, lanyard ring, washer, small flat, washer, Phillips, washer, large flat, washer and then knife blade :salute: hope that helps :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Zephon on May 24, 2022, 04:47:52 PM
 :hatsoff:

Thank you very much Poncho!

I have to admit that the Crunch has some very unique looking washers!

Much appreciated! I’ll work on it tomorrow in the hope of being able to put a pocket clip in as well.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 25, 2022, 02:33:46 AM
Hope you can get the pocket clip in :tu: :like:

Also we need pics :pok: :D :popcorn:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Zephon on May 25, 2022, 11:10:59 AM
Proof of concept. 

It’s a straight drop-in.  The original picture I saw had the person make a notch on the Crunch’s frame for the top part of the clip.  Even if I had the means, I don’t want to cut a notch on a USD100 tool so I’d rather just hammer on a clip off a USD6 tool.  I’ll probably go with tension and something aside from superglue.

The pivot goes thru the pocket clip, then to the frame, then the implements, before exiting the other side.

I got family stuff all the way til the weekend so I’ll let you know what happens on Monday!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 25, 2022, 03:20:50 PM
Great work, Zephon :like: glad you got it back together and the clip in  :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 25, 2022, 07:30:04 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/d3D9dHFh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: jcintra91 on May 29, 2022, 10:29:16 PM
picked one up yesterday for $10 at my local flea market. It is dated 09/99. I know they were brought out in 99 but does anyone know what month they came out?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 29, 2022, 11:12:51 PM
LM brings things out around May but not sure what the oldest datecodes of the Crunch are :think:

It is still a very early one and with that price :ahhh you can't beat that :o :drool: :like: :like: Congrats :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Farmer X on May 30, 2022, 03:28:47 AM
That is indeed a great flea market find. Congratulations!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Zephon on June 02, 2022, 10:24:00 AM
It’s not perfect but it’s functional. It’s not as tight as I want it to be but the tension of the clip is just right in preventing it from being an annoyance.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 02, 2022, 01:41:26 PM
Great job,  Zephon :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: variable on June 05, 2022, 07:19:00 AM
My modded Crunch...
(https://i.postimg.cc/VLGHYfWn/Crunch-Mod-Deployed.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YCvD05dV/Crunch-Mod-Folded.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 05, 2022, 03:09:46 PM
That is an awesome mod! :o Very nice :like: a bit driver and a clip make for a much more versatile carry :salute:

Welcome to :MTO: variable  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: variable on June 05, 2022, 05:17:32 PM
Thanks Poncho65, for the Welcome and the compliment!

Mine mod is nothing compared to your mods on Leathermans. :drool:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on June 05, 2022, 05:28:45 PM
My modded Crunch...
(https://i.postimg.cc/VLGHYfWn/Crunch-Mod-Deployed.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YCvD05dV/Crunch-Mod-Folded.jpg)

Very nice ! 
Welcome aboard    :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: variable on June 05, 2022, 05:59:38 PM
Thanks SteveC, much appreciated.  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 05, 2022, 07:32:22 PM
Thanks Poncho65, for the Welcome and the compliment!

Mine mod is nothing compared to your mods on Leathermans. :drool:

Thanks for the kind words :cheers: We have many modders here that are way better at it than me and are very talented :tu: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cnlson on June 14, 2022, 05:39:19 AM
My modded Crunch...
(https://i.postimg.cc/VLGHYfWn/Crunch-Mod-Deployed.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YCvD05dV/Crunch-Mod-Folded.jpg)

Vari,
what tool is the bit driver out of and which clip is that?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 14, 2022, 07:08:34 AM
Vari,
what tool is the bit driver out of and which clip is that?

Looks like a Wave/Charge large bit driver and the clip is probably a Kick clip :think: if it was from a Sideclip it wouldn't be as shiny :salute:

He can confirm but that is what would fit and what it looks like to me :cheers:

:nanadance:           :nanadance:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: variable on June 14, 2022, 11:43:54 AM
Vari,
what tool is the bit driver out of and which clip is that?

cnlson the clip is from a Kick just as Poncho65 stated. :tu:

The bit driver is from a Surge Gen 2(only version I could get). The nail notch flat was ground flat, enlarged the lock slot and profiled the outer pivot area. The part where the locking pliers adjustment screw is, a notch was machined, allowing the handle to close up more. Added a counter-sunk a magnet to keep it closed since removing the phillips screwdriver which was keeping it closed before.

 :cheers: Poncho65

I should not take the credit as I did not do the mod ( :twak: I watched). I only provided the materials and my friend in the Philippines did the work while visiting him.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 14, 2022, 03:24:20 PM
Ok, so a large bit driver from a Surge :o Glad to know that it can be made to fit :like: Thanks for the confirmation  :salute: :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cnlson on June 15, 2022, 05:50:25 AM
cnlson the clip is from a Kick just as Poncho65 stated. :tu:

The bit driver is from a Surge Gen 2(only version I could get). The nail notch flat was ground flat, enlarged the lock slot and profiled the outer pivot area. The part where the locking pliers adjustment screw is, a notch was machined, allowing the handle to close up more. Added a counter-sunk a magnet to keep it closed since removing the phillips screwdriver which was keeping it closed before.

that is more work than i would want to do on my own. if it was a drop in that would be awesome. The clip is an interesting addition tho. I have a kick somewhere. I'll look at the clip on it.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on June 15, 2022, 04:16:34 PM
Awesome work on the Crunch.  I wish it were a drop in as I'd be all over that. 

Terrific mod  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: powernoodle on June 15, 2022, 05:28:28 PM
I would be hip for a Crunch Challenge some time, if we could get the critical mass needed for a badge. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on June 15, 2022, 05:33:14 PM
I would be hip for a Crunch Challenge some time, if we could get the critical mass needed for a badge.

There is already a Crunch Badge, 15 and 30 day Challenges available   :pok:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: powernoodle on June 15, 2022, 05:38:02 PM
I meant to say that I wanted a 14 day or 16 day Crunch Challenge.   :whistle:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 15, 2022, 05:43:09 PM
:doh:

 :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: variable on June 16, 2022, 08:59:07 AM
Awesome work on the Crunch.  I wish it were a drop in as I'd be all over that. 

Terrific mod  :like:

Thanks Aloha, much appreciated.  :cheers:

I agree and wish it was a drop in mod too.

It seems the Crunch is the only Leatherman that uses a larger locking bar but a smaller pivot profile. :think:  :dunno:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 16, 2022, 04:15:23 PM
It being the first LM with a locking tab type system could be why :think: just theorizing here and don't know for sure :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: variable on June 17, 2022, 07:16:38 AM
It being the first LM with a locking tab type system could be why :think: just theorizing here and don't know for sure :cheers:

That makes sense. :salute:

My friend received a Wave/Wave+ Large Bit Driver and it fits much better but you still need to enlarge the locking slot.

(https://i.postimg.cc/mZmvG40t/Wave-Wave-Large-Bit-Driver-1.jpg)

He says their is no need to regrind the pivot profile.

(https://i.postimg.cc/NFCS8811/Wave-Wave-Large-Bit-Driver-2.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vmhHfjSk/Wave-Wave-Large-Bit-Driver-3.jpg)

This is just for information if any one else want to try.  :popcorn:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 17, 2022, 03:17:05 PM
And it is very good info :cheers: we have had a few members mod Crunches over the years but not a lot :tu:

Thanks for the pics as well :salute: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on June 17, 2022, 06:02:12 PM
Thank you for that.  That seems doable with out a lot of modding.  Hmm << looks for spare Wave/Charge bit holder >>

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ChopperCharles on July 06, 2022, 08:53:42 PM
I missed it, what $6 tool did that pocket clip come off of?

Also... why the leatherman 2.5D bitdriver? The Crunch already comes with a perfectly suitable 1/4 bit driver that takes standard bits and holders.

Charles.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 06, 2022, 11:20:30 PM
I will say they would rather have the convenience of not having to take the adjustment screw out when wanting to use the 1/4 inch bit driver :think: :cheers:

Plus having a LM bit kit is much more compact than a set of 1/4 inch bits :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ChopperCharles on July 07, 2022, 02:17:13 PM
I can see the convenience perhaps. But a set of bits in a plastic rail takes almost no space. Plus my motorcycles use either metric allen or security torx, the ladder of which I do not believe are available in flat LM bits. (And if they were, the cost would be exorbitant)

Charles.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 29, 2022, 01:05:38 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/TDfugixh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on July 29, 2022, 03:37:33 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/TDfugixh.jpg)

Is that the only Crunch you have?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 29, 2022, 12:40:24 PM
Nope, my older one rides in my work backpack :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on July 29, 2022, 02:22:09 PM
Given how long the Crunch has been around and how long you have been buying Leatherman tools, I figured you had a user somewhere.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 29, 2022, 02:33:01 PM
Had the one I carry for years and years but after the scare of them possibly being discontinued last year, I ran to the Bay of E and secured another one :ahhh :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: GuyIritz on August 18, 2022, 10:27:18 PM
You must forgive me for not going through all 87 pages on this thread, but does anyone have tips for modding tool into the crunch? i just got a wingman file im planning on replacing with the original one and i already noticed i have to not only modify the notch for locking, but also remove the original finger nick and make a notch for the stopping rod. anything else?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 19, 2022, 12:06:53 AM
The Wingman, Sidekick , Rev and Bolster individual tools are not the best drop ins for most other tool :whistle:

Lots of grinding to fit :facepalm:

Some of the old school tools (PST, PST II and similar sized tools) would be a bit easier and possibly drop in mods :think:  We have had a few people do different things with the Crunch but it is one tool I have never modded personally :salute: and can't comment on it for sure  :cheers:

Welcome to :MTO:  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: GuyIritz on August 19, 2022, 01:53:45 PM
Thing is, I don't think any other file would fit in the crunch. I ended up just going for it. there was some grinding but I finished it within the morning and it works perfectly! also if anyone wanting to mod a crunch reads this take note of the direction of the plates between the tools. you should insert them with the larger part inside the frame and the tools in the open position. I hope this will make more sense for someone who disassembled the tool. my next mods would probably be once I get a bit more stable and an OHT, but this was a good start.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 19, 2022, 02:35:44 PM
Glad you got it modded to your liking  :woohoo:

It is always nice to have something you made the way you want :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 19, 2022, 02:39:17 PM
Love to see pics as well :salute: :tu: :popcorn: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on September 13, 2022, 09:38:12 PM
Now part of the club  :woohoo:
(I wanted a user, but... that one is too nice to be used  :oops:)
2013 Crunch, NIB, lacking sheath and manual

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=50835.0;attach=542317;fs=121538;image)

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=50835.0;attach=542318;fs=135295;image)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: powernoodle on September 13, 2022, 10:50:48 PM
 :like:

 :woohoo:

I'm considering buying a 2nd one.  You know - just because.  A few months ago they could not be found anywhere, including the Leatherman website.  #scary



Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 13, 2022, 11:06:31 PM
Welcome to the club, m47 :woohoo: :tu:

So nice :drool: and great pics :like:

:like:

 :woohoo:

I'm considering buying a 2nd one.  You know - just because.  A few months ago they could not be found anywhere, including the Leatherman website.  #scary

That scare is totally why I have 2 now :facepalm: :rofl: :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/unjhJash.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: powernoodle on September 14, 2022, 01:21:51 AM
I did honestly phreak out just a little when I wanted to grab a Crunch several months ago and they were not to be found anywhere on the interwebs including the Leatherman website.  I thought they may be gone for good, and since the Crunch is prolly not a huge seller I could see that happening.



Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on September 14, 2022, 04:03:15 AM
I'll definitely get another one (a real user this time) if I can get my hands on one.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 14, 2022, 04:30:05 AM
I did honestly phreak out just a little when I wanted to grab a Crunch several months ago and they were not to be found anywhere on the interwebs including the Leatherman website.  I thought they may be gone for good, and since the Crunch is prolly not a huge seller I could see that happening.

It is still something that I am afraid will happen :ahhh I just hope that it keeps being made for many years because it is so unique :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Crunchie64 on September 14, 2022, 10:38:49 AM
Time for a Crunch Plus!

A little bit bigger, squeeze in a saw, and I think it’d be the new king of multitools!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: nakken on September 14, 2022, 12:38:53 PM
Time for a Crunch Plus!

A little bit bigger, squeeze in a saw, and I think it’d be the new king of multitools!
:iagree: :gimme:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 14, 2022, 03:14:15 PM
I have wanted a bigger Crunch for years :ahhh

Maybe LM will finally break down and make that happen :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on September 14, 2022, 06:29:38 PM
I'd really like a BO crunch, no idea if it has been ever made though
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 14, 2022, 07:12:52 PM
I think there may have been prototypes but other than that, nope :-\ :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: gregozedobe on September 15, 2022, 04:56:43 PM
I have wanted a bigger Crunch for years :ahhh

Maybe LM will finally break down and make that happen :dd: :like:

Given the relatively small sales volume of the current Crunch I can't see LM bothering with a larger version.

IMO the standard Crunch locking pliers are quite sturdy/strong for such a compact (when folded) MT.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 15, 2022, 05:02:47 PM
I know but I have been hoping for it for years and they have made some other much sillier things :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Crunchie64 on September 16, 2022, 01:59:28 PM
I’d like slightly bigger tools in the handle. No argument that the pliers are already tough.
I’d also like them to actually be available in the UK!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: nakken on September 16, 2022, 05:21:00 PM
:iagree: Same thing for Norway
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on September 16, 2022, 06:22:07 PM
Pretty rare around your way?  Its a great tool and BO is always welcomed. 

 :think:  Surge sized Crunch?  I really like the Crunch and after sourcing a second I have finally been able to put it into my work stable.  While I am slow to use the other tools I have.  I love the looks of it as well.  Its awkward yet handsome. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 20, 2022, 02:08:18 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/s1BDUxth.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 23, 2022, 06:57:59 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/tAj3fzFh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on September 24, 2022, 10:25:55 AM
Is there any difference (apart from markings) between older and newer crunch?
(Btw, how are we supposed to put the optional clip, as they don't provide the tool to loosen the tools pivot?)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 24, 2022, 04:19:34 PM
Apart from markings they are the same tool :cheers: I am sure if you get very close to them and side by side there may be tiny differences but those are probably due to manufacturing differences over the years :salute: :tu:

There is no official clip option for the Crunch  :D any Crunch with a clip is a mod :cheers: albeit a nice one :D :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on September 24, 2022, 05:31:06 PM
Oh, I'm surprised, mine (second hand) came with a clip in the box "as spare" : it must come from another tool then ?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 24, 2022, 06:00:06 PM
More than likely :dunno: what does the clip look like :think:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on September 25, 2022, 07:26:04 PM
Done some research, apparently it is a clip from Leatherman kick : no idea why it came with that Crunch
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 25, 2022, 08:16:20 PM
That is a Sideclip clip :o :like: the Kick clip looks very similar but it has a newer looking font :tu: The inside of where the clip attaches to the pivot looks smooth as well and the Kick clip has the knurled screw pattern on it to lock in to the pivot  when you attach it :tu:

Very cool to have received either one of those and it could definitely be added as a clip but you would have to modify it just a bit and possibly the Crunch as well :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on September 25, 2022, 08:42:04 PM
I'm not gonna mod my only Crunch, if I ever get 2 or 3, maybe  :angel:
Thank you for the details, that clip will get into the "spare parts" box for later use or exchange  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 25, 2022, 08:45:47 PM
Definitely something good to have for trade  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on October 02, 2022, 08:21:06 PM
It's not that usual to capture a Crunch during its transformation  :drink:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: nakken on October 02, 2022, 09:18:07 PM
It's not that usual to capture a Crunch during its transformation  :drink:

Great photo :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 02, 2022, 10:15:08 PM
 :iagree: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Legend on October 06, 2022, 06:54:42 AM
Where are my crunch experts at?  This may have been addressed previously but it’s kind of hard to check through 2K posts.  Curious if anyone knows the first production date code of the Crunch. Were any made prior to that without date codes?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Crunchie64 on October 06, 2022, 08:55:01 AM
I think the earliest might be 0999.

Never heard of any without date codes.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Legend on October 06, 2022, 04:52:52 PM
I think the earliest might be 0999.

Never heard of any without date codes.
I have 0799 / 1299 so I would think 0799 / 0799 is possible.  Or maybe 0799 / Blank



Who else has something earlier?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 06, 2022, 09:15:42 PM
I don't  :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on November 23, 2022, 06:51:34 PM
Reporting.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Legend on November 23, 2022, 07:31:53 PM
Reporting.
Thank you
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 23, 2022, 09:39:57 PM
Cool pic,  Aloha :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Legend on November 23, 2022, 09:55:16 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221123/bfb6cfddb3070f13950e0ae437a6832a.jpg)

Nothing beats an original. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 23, 2022, 11:18:25 PM
Awesome pic, Legend 8) :like: :like:

I would love to see pics of that catalog :dd: :drool: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Legend on November 23, 2022, 11:32:41 PM
Oh man, the guy that sells them charges so much, it’s ridiculous.  I think the catalog has been uploaded here on MTO.  I know I put it on the LHS page.  I have a handful of years so if we’re missing some I can upload scans at a later time.  This is the 2004 catalog.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 24, 2022, 02:26:15 AM
I may have seen it but have forgotten :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 04, 2022, 03:28:41 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/geMznL9h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on December 05, 2022, 06:20:14 PM
Reporting.
This looks soo cool !!
(got a 0500 incoming, not the oldest as it seems  :hatsoff:)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 07, 2022, 02:00:03 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/H2ixxAph.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 09, 2022, 04:19:10 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/GADkLIDh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 13, 2022, 11:02:27 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/WSJjSZRh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on December 14, 2022, 09:08:04 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49682303652_a26089b90d_b.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 14, 2022, 02:42:36 PM
Great pic,  Vadim :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on December 14, 2022, 08:39:54 PM
2011 Crunch came in today :) needed the little Cobra XS so tighten the bolt that holds the articulation mechanism
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on December 14, 2022, 08:42:05 PM
This looks soo cool !!
(got a 0500 incoming, not the oldest as it seems  :hatsoff:)

0500 still not there though  :rant:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 14, 2022, 09:21:20 PM
Congrats m47 :woohoo: Always great to get a Crunch :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on December 14, 2022, 10:42:54 PM
Great photos, guys  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 14, 2022, 11:18:37 PM
Thanks Adam :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on December 16, 2022, 03:11:34 PM
I may have caught the Crunch sickness, from 0 to 3 in 4 months
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: nakken on December 16, 2022, 04:24:21 PM
I may have caught the Crunch sickness, from 0 to 3 in 4 months
:rofl: :like:

Congrats, and excellent pictures everyone!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Crunchie64 on December 16, 2022, 05:00:54 PM
I may have caught the Crunch sickness, from 0 to 3 in 4 months


That’s a great collection, but they need a leader to keep them in line.

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on December 16, 2022, 05:02:13 PM
 :D :salute:

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on December 16, 2022, 06:28:36 PM
I may have caught the Crunch sickness, from 0 to 3 in 4 months

What do you like about Crunch ?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 16, 2022, 10:45:56 PM
I may have caught the Crunch sickness, from 0 to 3 in 4 months

Not a bad sickness to have :shrug: :rofl:

Congrats  :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MrToolJunkie on December 17, 2022, 06:55:25 AM
Still one of my favorite MT. Surge and Crunch if I had to give up all others.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on December 18, 2022, 05:14:20 PM
 :iagree: They are what I have on my work tool belt.  Powerful combination. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on December 18, 2022, 07:11:01 PM
That’s a great collection, but they need a leader to keep them in line.
One (Mr) Crunch to rule them all :)

:D :salute:
:hatsoff:

What do you like about Crunch ?
Being a locking pair of pliers
Having a serrated blade (smooth edge blade on my knives)
Being relatively compact :)


Not a bad sickness to have :shrug: :rofl:

Congrats  :woohoo: :like:
Sure it is  :MTO:


Still one of my favorite MT. Surge and Crunch if I had to give up all others.

i'd go for modded MP400/600 + Crunch + Cobra (XS, or little bigger)



:iagree: They are what I have on my work tool belt.  Powerful combination. 

one is in the car toolbox :) (the other two are kept mint)

:rofl: :like:

Congrats, and excellent pictures everyone!

thx !
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Vadim on December 19, 2022, 03:50:01 AM
Being a locking pair of pliers
Having a serrated blade (smooth edge blade on my knives)
Being relatively compact :)
Thanks!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Crunchie64 on December 19, 2022, 05:42:51 AM
Being a locking pair of pliers
Having a serrated blade (smooth edge blade on my knives)
Being relatively compact

I’d definitely agree with all these points.

The blade is relatively short, but serrated blades always punch above their weight.
Good selection of screwdrivers built in and the option to use removable bits without carrying an adaptor.
Very strong locking pliers that are great for stubborn nuts and bolts.
The size has to be seen to be appreciated - it’s such a compact, tactile tool.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ComboTool on December 20, 2022, 08:54:55 AM
Being a locking pair of pliers
Having a serrated blade (smooth edge blade on my knives)
Being relatively compact :)

Why no love for the integral bit driver? :(
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 20, 2022, 03:54:48 PM
Probably because it is something that gets overlooked and forgotten about :ahhh I know about it and still forget about it at times :facepalm: :oops: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on December 28, 2022, 12:36:55 AM
It's mostly because I usually carry a ratchet and bit kit, so it is not something needed (but it is very nice to have the option)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Crunchie64 on December 30, 2022, 12:50:38 PM
How many is too many?

My fifth Crunch arrived yesterday, a beautiful, unused 0820/0321 model that I think will be my daily.

In my defence, one is still sealed in the box for a gift in the future, so that’s normal, right?

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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on December 30, 2022, 02:47:02 PM
Doesn't look like a problem to me :whistle: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MrToolJunkie on December 31, 2022, 06:44:54 AM
Agreed. Never can have too many.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AStratev on January 17, 2023, 08:47:43 AM
Greetings from Bulgaria  :climber:

I am new to the world of multitools and recently I bought a Leatherman Crunch.

Interesting enough, I received it from a random shop in the Netherlands in this old box with faded colours. As it turned out is was from the original series from 1999 and it was lying around (never used) all those years.

Inside the handle I found the combination 0799/0999 - as I understand these are one of the earliest production markings for the Crunch? Please correct me if I am wrong  :cheers:

I am practically in love with it.. and I should find a newer one, because I feel this particular item has more of a collectors value.

I only have one gripe with it - the tools are fairly loose and open up to about 20 degrees only due to the force of gravity. Is this a common issue or mine is defective? I third to tighten the screw with pliers but just left markings on it.. and now I am sad. Any advice?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 17, 2023, 12:31:54 PM
Welcome to :MTO:  AStratev :cheers:

That sounds like an awesome early Crunch :woohoo: sorry to hear about maybe messing up the knurled screws though :oops: you can buy wrenches that will fit them and you can tension the tools to your liking :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: AStratev on January 17, 2023, 12:47:13 PM
Thank you for the warm welcome Poncho!
Can you tell me what wrench exactly do I need to find (because it is not standard to my knowledge and I feel lost)? Do I need to heat the screws before I try to tighten them again? I read that they may be factory treated with loctite.

I will post some photos after work of my awesome Crunch  :woohoo:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 17, 2023, 01:52:12 PM
Up until the situation with Russia, we had a member who sold these, loki_mobipe but with the trade embargo stuff I am afraid he hasn't had much luck selling stuff lately :facepalm: he was the best source for those wrenches bar none :salute: you might be able to look up parse wrenches for Leatherman on ebay and see what you can find and try always to get them in a pair as you will need 2 :cheers:

Good luck in the search and glad to have you :cheers: can't wait to see the pics of the Crunch  :woohoo: :popcorn: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on January 17, 2023, 05:11:36 PM
Thank you for the warm welcome Poncho!
Can you tell me what wrench exactly do I need to find (because it is not standard to my knowledge and I feel lost)? Do I need to heat the screws before I try to tighten them again? I read that they may be factory treated with loctite.

I will post some photos after work of my awesome Crunch  :woohoo:

I do use a Knipex Cobra XS : it works perfectly for this job
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MrToolJunkie on January 17, 2023, 07:47:53 PM
I do use a Knipex Cobra XS : it works perfectly for this job

I have not had the need to adjust any of my tools yet, but, do you need to use two wrenches or does one suffice? Oddly I have two of the Knipex variant you reference. I see the parse wrenches on the popular auction site - seems expensive for what it looks like, however, having the right tool for the job can make all the difference.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: powernoodle on January 17, 2023, 09:12:01 PM
Never can have too many.

Several months ago, the Crunch disappeared off of the Leatherman website and was not available anywhere to purchase.  Though it did eventually make a glorious return, you never know when they will disappear forever.   #juice  So the time to hoard is now.

Says me.   :tu:

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MrToolJunkie on January 17, 2023, 09:29:51 PM
Several months ago, the Crunch disappeared off of the Leatherman website and was not available anywhere to purchase.  Though it did eventually make a glorious return, you never know when they will disappear forever.   #juice  So the time to hoard is now.

Says me.   :tu:

Exactly!!! Although I don't see them getting rid of this tool seeing as how popular it seems to be and the posts on social media distraught when people thought it was discontinued.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cnlson on January 17, 2023, 10:59:55 PM
I have not had the need to adjust any of my tools yet, but, do you need to use two wrenches or does one suffice? Oddly I have two of the Knipex variant you reference. I see the parse wrenches on the popular auction site - seems expensive for what it looks like, however, having the right tool for the job can make all the difference.

so i have the wrenches. you might be able to get it done with knipex or other cobra pliers but you run the risk of damage, if not very careful, while gripping the screws.
the wrenches fully grip each of the splines and give you a non marring way to adjust them. And yes you need one on each side of the chicago screw. I have used the wrenches 2 or maybe three times. latest was to swap the pivot on a crunch to add a pocket clip
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cnlson on January 17, 2023, 11:00:52 PM
Several months ago, the Crunch disappeared off of the Leatherman website and was not available anywhere to purchase.  Though it did eventually make a glorious return, you never know when they will disappear forever.   #juice  So the time to hoard is now.

Says me.   :tu:

i bought a second to rest in the drawer while I use the other
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MrToolJunkie on January 18, 2023, 12:29:08 AM
so i have the wrenches. you might be able to get it done with knipex or other cobra pliers but you run the risk of damage, if not very careful, while gripping the screws.
the wrenches fully grip each of the splines and give you a non marring way to adjust them. And yes you need one on each side of the chicago screw. I have used the wrenches 2 or maybe three times. latest was to swap the pivot on a crunch to add a pocket clip

Thanks! I will likely but a set at some point.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MrToolJunkie on January 18, 2023, 12:30:06 AM
i bought a second to rest in the drawer while I use the other

I too have an extra NIB to have just in case. Completely irrational, but, I am sure no one hear would judge me poorly. :)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 18, 2023, 01:00:12 AM
We might if you didn't have an extra in your drawer :whistle: :rofl: ;)

Otherwise, carry on :salute: :D
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MrToolJunkie on January 18, 2023, 03:02:57 AM
We might if you didn't have an extra in your drawer :whistle: :rofl: ;)

Otherwise, carry on :salute: :D

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: cnlson on January 19, 2023, 12:20:10 AM
Thanks! I will likely but a set at some point.
if you were nearby (south dakota) i'd be happy to loan you mine if you had a need.

I too have an extra NIB to have just in case. Completely irrational, but, I am sure no one hear would judge me poorly. :)

hoarding is not always irrational but it can get that way. When the Juice xe6 was $60 and available every day I only bought them when i needed them. When they weren't available new anymore I bought 3 xe6 and 3 Pro's, plus 2 cs4's 2 s2's, amd a kf4. Then they were available again and I bought 3 more xe6's all because my wife loses one about every other year.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 23, 2023, 05:20:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/p6hjFg2h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 20, 2023, 03:09:56 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/11KaqAHh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on February 21, 2023, 05:49:18 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OFmcRCjh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: refleks on February 22, 2023, 05:35:17 AM
Was wanting a Crunch but had a quick question...

If I tighten the bolt all the way on my vice grips, it doesn't open up super wide but I can use the tool kind of like regular pliers, without it locking (ie, to remove a fish hook, manipulate wire, that sort of thing).  Can the crunch do something similar, or does the head always come apart every time it's opened?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 22, 2023, 07:30:25 AM
Kinda both
While it is totally possible to use them as regular pliers as long as you don't open the mouth to much (or the head will pop out), it can be a little hard and frustrating to get it going.
Personally, I have them paired with Knipex Cobra 150, or a modded Gerger MP400
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 02, 2023, 03:57:07 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/GGXSPyqh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 06, 2023, 05:56:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/y9un6Ajh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Cynan on March 15, 2023, 02:43:20 PM
Received my Crunch today and am very happy with it. Always loved locking pliers since I was a kid and to get one this cool just floats my boat  :D

Had one of the original Micras for a long time before it was lost (sad times). I replaced it with various other similar tools over the years but nothing really stuck and eventually bought a newer version of it.

Recently I've wanted to get something a big bigger for when I'm away and I was switching between a Wave+, Surge and ST 300.. the latter winning that race as I love the more vintage style looks and wanted something more heavy duty.

However since I have my replacement Micra I released that the only tool I'd really be gaining that I'd use in any serious capacity are the pillars and whenever you use pillars you can't beat locking ones so the choice was made. Still I might pick up a ST300 at some point to complete the set!  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 15, 2023, 03:26:51 PM
Welcome to :MTO:  Cynan :cheers:

Excellent pic :like: and a fine choice for a carry :woohoo: :like:

The Crunch and Micra are 2 of the longest produced tools by Leatherman that haven't really went through any kinds of major overhauls or redesigns, that is for sure a testament to their design :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Cynan on March 15, 2023, 03:42:31 PM
Welcome to :MTO:  Cynan :cheers:

Excellent pic :like: and a fine choice for a carry :woohoo: :like:

The Crunch and Micra are 2 of the longest produced tools by Leatherman that haven't really went through any kinds of major overhauls or redesigns, that is for sure a testament to their design :salute: :like: :like:

Thank you!

Kind of makes me want to get a Bond to have the classic look instead of a ST 300!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 15, 2023, 03:46:16 PM
If you are wanting a user that has the classic look then I would still recommend the ST300 or perhaps a Rebar if you are wanting something a little lighter :salute: the Rebar is really just a ST300 in the 4 inch size :cheers:

The Bond is fine but I prefer those 2 over it for sure :tu:

Or you can always track down an original Supertool on eBay for a good price :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Crunchie64 on March 15, 2023, 06:47:40 PM
To echo Poncho, I’d go Rebar or Supertool over Bond. Worth it for the locking blades and the saw, I think.

The Crunch is a great tool. Almost unique in a world where almost every other multitool is, to an extent, a variation on the basic design. Pairing it with a more traditional plier-based tool gives you a really versatile kit.

While you’re still fresh and impressionable, how about a Raptor to go with your Crunch and Rebar/Supertool?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on March 16, 2023, 08:43:55 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Cynan on March 16, 2023, 08:57:27 PM
I fear the answer is buy them all 😂
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 16, 2023, 11:26:43 PM
 :iagree: :whistle:

 :rofl:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on March 17, 2023, 09:18:11 PM
I'm am using the following setup along with the Crunch... might be a little overkill, but it is a great car tool box  :dunno:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 18, 2023, 12:21:23 AM
Definitely not overkill for a car kit  :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on March 18, 2023, 10:22:06 AM
Received my Crunch today and am very happy with it. Always loved locking pliers since I was a kid and to get one this cool just floats my boat  :D

Had one of the original Micras for a long time before it was lost (sad times). I replaced it with various other similar tools over the years but nothing really stuck and eventually bought a newer version of it.

Recently I've wanted to get something a big bigger for when I'm away and I was switching between a Wave+, Surge and ST 300.. the latter winning that race as I love the more vintage style looks and wanted something more heavy duty.

However since I have my replacement Micra I released that the only tool I'd really be gaining that I'd use in any serious capacity are the pillars and whenever you use pillars you can't beat locking ones so the choice was made. Still I might pick up a ST300 at some point to complete the set!  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]

Welcome to  :MTO:  Cynan  :hatsoff:

...and congrats on your new Crunch  :like:
Don't overlook the hidden bit driver under the adjustment screw  :pok:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Cynan on March 18, 2023, 11:42:57 AM
Welcome to  :MTO:  Cynan  :hatsoff:

...and congrats on your new Crunch  :like:
Don't overlook the hidden bit driver under the adjustment screw  :pok:

Thank you! Am truly in love. Love the shape. Love the locking mechanism. Soon to be complimented with an ST300!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: McStitchy on March 18, 2023, 12:53:25 PM
Nice!

On Monday I've received my very first ST300. It is a solid piece of kit that. Classic tool setup with modernised pliers and tool locking. The file and saw seem to be the longest of any LM, if that is important to you.

But as Poncho mentioned, you may try one of the old originals as well  ;)  They are sleek and more compact. And super reliable.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Cynan on March 18, 2023, 01:01:06 PM
But as Poncho mentioned, you may try one of the old originals as well  ;)  They are sleek and more compact. And super reliable.

Being in the UK it’s really hard to get hold of one it seems. eBay has nothing knife related. I’d love a PST but it seems a Bond is the closest I get get easily.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Crunchie64 on March 18, 2023, 04:59:06 PM
Being in the UK it’s really hard to get hold of one it seems. eBay has nothing knife related. I’d love a PST but it seems a Bond is the closest I get get easily.

If you keep looking on here or join UK-based Leatherman groups on Facebook, it won’t take long to find a PST for a decent price.
I prefer the PST to the Bond. Both just as good to use, but the PST is more compact, just looks perfect.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on March 19, 2023, 09:37:00 AM
Definitely not overkill for a car kit  :salute: :like: :like:
:cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 29, 2023, 11:44:49 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/h3YpBBJh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ed_is_dead on March 31, 2023, 10:54:21 PM
Hello all.
Just checking in as I should be joining the gang shortly as have one inbound from the States. I've wanted a Crunch since first seeing one in use many moons ago at the side of the road getting a mates bike sorted.
Seems from afar to be the perfect combination of utility, compactness with that oldskool Leatherman innovation and build quality.
Thanks
eid
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 01, 2023, 12:19:19 AM
Congratulations on getting one, ed :woohoo: they are a great and very handy tool, I always keep one with me in my work backpack and it has came in handy numerous times :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 01, 2023, 01:26:19 AM
Also, welcome to  :MTO:  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: ed_is_dead on April 02, 2023, 11:24:05 PM
Also, welcome to  :MTO:  :cheers:
Thanks a mill Poncho.
MyBrother living in the States brought it over for me and I'm chuffed with it. I had bought a leather pouch for it yrs ago on the off chance I'd own one and its a tight squeeze with a bit kit but works.
Really solid tool, very innovative, impressed.
(https://i.ibb.co/JBfGvCP/20230402-145942.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WxbMks1)

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 02, 2023, 11:35:20 PM
Looks great :salute: Love the Crunch so much :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JonesE on April 03, 2023, 01:14:07 AM
Great looking Crunch Ed!  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 04, 2023, 11:32:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/o4ylXTeh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 18, 2023, 02:18:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/IV1W4y1h.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: refleks on April 20, 2023, 07:11:20 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ePqPzag.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/ltLThVT.jpg)


Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JonesE on April 20, 2023, 08:24:17 PM
Cool mod, refleks!  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 20, 2023, 08:35:06 PM
A very cool mod for the Crunch :ahhh :woohoo: :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Crunchie64 on April 25, 2023, 01:43:41 PM
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Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 25, 2023, 04:20:48 PM
Excellent pic, Crunchie :dd: :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Crunchie64 on April 25, 2023, 08:11:25 PM
Excellent pic, Crunchie :dd: :drool: :like: :like:


Thanks. There’s not enough love for the Crunch family!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on April 25, 2023, 08:15:18 PM
 :iagree: I definitely need to get some more pics of mine up :salute: :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on May 04, 2023, 09:50:59 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ePqPzag.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/ltLThVT.jpg)

That is super cool !!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on May 15, 2023, 05:40:28 PM
 :iagree:

Mine now is permanently on my work tool belt. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on May 15, 2023, 06:40:35 PM
 :woohoo: I believe you will love having it with you, Aloha :salute: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Crunchie64 on May 15, 2023, 07:35:59 PM
:iagree:

Mine now is permanently on my work tool belt.

 :like:

Surprisingly useful, right?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on May 17, 2023, 03:49:11 PM
It really is a good tool. When you need locking pliers with a few more tools on board in a nice small package its hard to beat. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rich_SD on June 25, 2023, 11:45:03 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Pouv49t.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2023, 01:49:07 AM
Great pic and love the clip :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rich_SD on June 26, 2023, 02:06:28 AM
Thanks!  :hatsoff:  That's a SideClip clip - an easy but expensive mod.   
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2023, 02:07:20 AM
With a Sideclip or a Kick clip that mod isn't cheap either way anymore :ahhh :salute:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2023, 02:17:14 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/vOPW6pJh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rich_SD on June 26, 2023, 02:24:53 AM
Great pic!   Looks WAY better than my white background  :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2023, 04:45:34 AM
No, each have their own merits :salute: I  :like: photography like that as well but can never seem to get it right :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2023, 12:02:57 PM
Just wondering :think: what year did they take Pat Pend off of the Crunch ??? Mine is an 0505 and still has it on it  :dunno:

So, let's see some pocs of your Pat Pend Crunch, peeps and the datecodes as well :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Qubit on July 14, 2023, 03:17:42 PM
Back in the early part of this year I decided to get a Crunch whilst I still could.  In the UK pretty much the only place with any stock was Amazon.  So I placed the order (princely sum of £149!).  It arrived and looked OK.  However due to being extremely busy at the time I didn't check it out any further.

On later investigation, the Crunch sadly did not seem to have undergone a very good QC process.  When closed the handles left a big gap on one side and when viewed from the end clearly leaned that way.  Additionally, the tools were extremely difficult to open or release using the lock, even by Leatherman new tool standards. 

Unfortunately, my opportunity return it to Amazon had expired (entirely my own fault, although a warranty claim would be pointless as there weren't any in stock to replace it with anywhere - warranty claims for Leatherman products purchased via Amazon now lie with Amazon not the UK distributor)

Fast forward a few months and I've been fortunate enough to pick up a mint, pretty much NIB Crunch from 1999.   The contrast between the 2 is not subtle.  The unused Crunch from '99 knocks the later version into a cocked hat, alignment perfect, tools, all spot on.

Having now acquired a decent example, I decided to take a closer look at the newer Crunch.  It seemed like filing down the bump slightly on the pivot (designed to keep it closed) would help alleviate the alignment issue.  Which it did.  However, it also meant it didn't then stay closed very well  🤣

Not wishing to be beaten I decided to make another similar 'bump' the other side (on reflection I probably should have done this to start with).  I chose to drill through and use some 2.5mm brass rod to create a similar retaining 'bump'.   Unfortunately the first attempt was poor as I used an unsuitable drill bit - I thought it was a carbide bit - I was wrong!   So having made somewhat of a mess of that I filled that in with JBWeld (yes, yes I know!)

This time it worked OK.  So, for your amusement, I offer the terrible outcome of my hacking!  It needs further peening (I may also drill out the JBWeld 'scar' and put another brass bump in - quite like the colour contrast actually!)

(https://i.imgur.com/s6pSUK4l.jpg)

Whilst this may appear quite poor, it does however close perfectly now and I'm happy enough, having also oiled the tools and release mech I now have a useable Crunch. (I might still dismantle the tool side to improve the release mech) 

However, it did somewhat throw into question Leatherman's QC which I have found a bit iffy on some of the more recent stuff compared to older tools.  Especially at the prices we're talking about.

Mint/NIB Crunch from 1999:
(https://i.imgur.com/5m1qZSPl.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Aloha on July 14, 2023, 04:09:09 PM
First off glad you got a good example of the Crunch as it to me is a terrific tool.  Real bummer about your initial experience. 


Fixing sometimes can be a test of patience and planning.  Good luck getting it all sorted so you can use and enjoy it. 
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 14, 2023, 08:55:08 PM
 :iagree: unfortunately older tools did have better QC :-\

Glad you were able to make it a better tool now though :salute: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 25, 2023, 08:30:07 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/RtXA3lZh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rich_SD on July 25, 2023, 10:13:31 PM
Nice pics, Qubit and Poncho  :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on July 26, 2023, 03:35:51 AM
Thanks Rich :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on August 09, 2023, 03:28:26 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/YhJtZfvh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 18, 2023, 02:58:06 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/BysTwrRh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 18, 2023, 02:58:28 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/0iMuwMLh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Craig_S on October 27, 2023, 07:02:07 PM
I gotta have a saw with me.

Craig
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: FolderBeholder on October 30, 2023, 06:22:17 PM
Finally joined the Crunch club!  Didn't know about this tool for the longest time, then upon finding out, they are out of stock everywhere.
Found this first gen on eBay, had to pay the hefty price to have one.  No regrets.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Rich_SD on October 30, 2023, 06:25:05 PM
Great pics, everyone!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: JonesE on October 30, 2023, 07:56:12 PM
 Congrats FolderBeholder, I hope your Crunch gives you years of faithful service.  :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on October 31, 2023, 12:31:50 AM
Congratulations,  FoBe :woohoo: the Crunch is an awesome tool :like: and you have a older one, which I like the stamping better on than the newer ones :drool: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: powernoodle on October 31, 2023, 02:27:28 AM
they are out of stock everywhere.

I got a second one recently from Ali Express.  Its a legit Crunch, and the whole process was A+.

https://tinyurl.com/2mh6uzb8
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: FolderBeholder on October 31, 2023, 05:15:39 AM
Thank you all for your replies.
Getting a second one is so tempting.  Must think it over.  :think:

Date code: 0600 and 0500 on plier side

Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on November 06, 2023, 07:27:57 PM
Thank you all for your replies.
Getting a second one is so tempting.  Must think it over.  :think:

Date code: 0600 and 0500 on plier side

Then you'll think about a third one, and maybe even a fourth (been there, done that  :twak:)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 22, 2023, 02:18:52 AM
 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :dd: :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

(https://i.imgur.com/E87ebIzh.jpg)

:nanadance:        :nanadance:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Legend on November 22, 2023, 02:48:01 AM
Damn, that looks good!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: FolderBeholder on November 22, 2023, 02:48:22 AM
 :like: :dd: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: SteveC on November 22, 2023, 01:41:47 PM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :dd: :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

(https://i.imgur.com/E87ebIzh.jpg)

:nanadance:        :nanadance:

 :like:

What's the story on these ?
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 22, 2023, 02:24:27 PM
Thanks Legend, FoBe and Steve :hatsoff:

:like:
What's the story on these ?

The Collectors Club contacted Leatherman early this year about making these and Leatherman ended up making around 50 of them I believe :salute: I opened mine up already :whistle: and the Crunch itself has 2021 datecodes  :o I forget the month already though :facepalm: :oops:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Crunchie64 on November 22, 2023, 03:51:38 PM
Imagine if they move it to the Retired page tomorrow and these are last fifty ever made!

Is the Crunch the tool that’s had the longest production run? 24 years so far, I think.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on November 23, 2023, 01:49:37 AM
The Micra has it beat by a bit yet ;) but the Crunch isn't far behind it :tu:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Legend on November 27, 2023, 05:14:02 AM
The LCC Crunch project began November 15th, 2022 as a signed tool project for the club.  It wasn’t until December 8th that we decided on the Crunch.  Our desire was to have something unique to present along side our collections and Tim brought up the idea of having these plaques made. 

50 were made in total.  The team at Leatherman really went above and beyond to make these special.  I’m not sure anyone has posted detail photos yet, but the way the tool sits inside this two-tiered display is quite impressive.  Everyone is certainly very delighted with how it all came out.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on January 15, 2024, 11:59:39 AM
Pulled the Crunch out of the tool bag it has been residing in:

(https://i.imgur.com/XsO6TrY.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MrToolJunkie on January 15, 2024, 05:14:08 PM
 :like:

One of the best tools LM made in my opinion. Easily in my top 3-5.

Great pic, Adam!
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on January 15, 2024, 05:34:31 PM
Thank you MrTJ  :cheers:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on January 15, 2024, 07:34:56 PM
Great pic and carry,  Adam :like: :like:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Adam5 on January 15, 2024, 07:53:26 PM
Thank you kind sir  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Legend on March 04, 2024, 03:53:54 AM
Imagine if they move it to the Retired page tomorrow and these are last fifty ever made!

Is the Crunch the tool that’s had the longest production run? 24 years so far, I think.
That’s pretty much what ended up happening.  🫣

They retired the Crunch as we all know, right after you made this comment.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: MrToolJunkie on March 04, 2024, 06:33:06 AM
A shame these are gone. One of Leatherman's best MTs in my opinion.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Crunchie64 on March 04, 2024, 08:54:22 AM
That’s pretty much what ended up happening.  🫣

They retired the Crunch as we all know, right after you made this comment.


They did drop a last batch onto the website after the signed ones were sent out, but if they’re a sentimental bunch, I’d guess the collectors ones were the last ones actually assembled.

I’m really hoping there will be a second generation Crunch with an outside opening blade released soon. General production, obviously, not a Garage one. Crunches deserve to be used.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Legend on March 04, 2024, 03:46:31 PM
The last batch order I received had a 2021 date code so who knows what the true last assembled was.

Gen 2 crunch would be amazing.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Craig_S on March 05, 2024, 04:35:57 PM
My son and I both have an end-run NIB Crunch, but neither one of us cut the tape to check the dates. Unless I break the one I use, my new one will never see the light of day (at least from me). I'm really curious about his because it was bought after LM posted their last call.

Craig
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Legend on March 05, 2024, 04:56:03 PM
Most had at least one if not both handles with a 2021 date code.
Title: Re: THE Crunch Owners Thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 05, 2024, 05:28:12 PM
Since they had a good stock of handles built up, do you think that the locking plier head was the part that usually had to be made to restart production? :think:

I also think that the 2021 datecode was what was in at least one handle if not both of mine as well :salute: