Post by: stealth007s on May 11, 2013, 02:49:36 AM
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Hers
The date codes on this one are both 0799 but the corkscrew side handle is barely readable.
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(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/8727585786_a9b772f943_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727585786/in/photostream/)
His
The date codes on this one are 1099 on the corkscrew side and 1199 on the other. The spreader knife was a little scratched and the main blade was dull but nothing I can't handle :D I really love the sheath on this one and don't recall seeing it before. If anyone has info on it let me know.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7322/8726467749_5987529053_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8726467749/in/photostream/)
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Post by: scrappy on May 11, 2013, 06:04:01 AM
Post by: captain spaulding on May 11, 2013, 06:41:36 AM
Post by: Goatlord666 on May 13, 2013, 01:29:01 AM
Post by: Pacu on May 13, 2013, 01:31:39 AM
Post by: Hypnos3510 on May 13, 2013, 01:35:16 AM
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 13, 2013, 01:51:32 AM
Def
Post by: stealth007s on May 13, 2013, 01:57:37 AM
The Flair is such a quirky tool- I hope she gets just how cool a gift that is! :D
Def
I think she does.I hyped it up so much when I thought it was going to be her Christmas gift last year. She's a wine drinker and loves olives, pickles and cheeses. This tool will get a lot of use. Maybe it's a good thing I got two :think: :D
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 13, 2013, 02:38:56 AM
Def
Sent from a digital multitool
Post by: Pacu on May 13, 2013, 04:32:24 PM
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(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/xx009.jpg) (http://s277.photobucket.com/user/leatherxman/media/xx009.jpg.html)
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This one will never leave the collection. :multi:
Post by: nuphoria on May 13, 2013, 05:20:09 PM
Post by: firiki on May 13, 2013, 07:53:41 PM
Older pics:
Post by: dks on May 13, 2013, 09:11:36 PM
I have used it (yes some do get used chief) to fix a rotiserie, move the spits about, shift the meat on them, cut the meat and eat it, with some nice wine, using just one multitool.
If,and I say IF, it has a shortcoming is that the corckscrew is a bit delicate. The Juice line gets stronger corkscrews.
Post by: Goatlord666 on May 22, 2013, 01:37:48 AM
Post by: Goatlord666 on May 22, 2013, 01:39:41 AM
the moment I saw this thread I was like "I wanna join" so i go and search online and see that they are EXPENSIVE!!!.... i envy you all...hope I get to have one before the year ends...if there are any left by that time hahaha... really cutesy little tiny baby fork.... my friend who owns a flair always says that his multitool has a folding trident.
and when he shows it off everyone's like "ahhh...well that'sa trident alright"
Post by: Bensasupertool on May 22, 2013, 02:46:21 AM
Post by: trouthunter on May 22, 2013, 03:27:51 AM
I searched the hallowed halls of MTO for a Flair Owner's Club and found none so I figured I'd start one. I got my wife the Flair(s) for Mother's Day this year. I got two because I got a good deal on them both. I told her one can be hers and I can have one as well :D Here's some images
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7373/8727587258_628f946597_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727587258/in/photostream/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7334/8726466379_ae99e20e2e_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8726466379/in/photostream)
Hers
The date codes on this one are both 0799 but the corkscrew side handle is barely readable.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7429/8727586500_626c9fc70a_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727586500/in/photostream/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/8727585786_a9b772f943_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727585786/in/photostream/)
His
The date codes on this one are 1099 on the corkscrew side and 1199 on the other. The spreader knife was a little scratched and the main blade was dull but nothing I can't handle :D I really love the sheath on this one and don't recall seeing it before. If anyone has info on it let me know.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7322/8726467749_5987529053_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8726467749/in/photostream/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7293/8727586182_e94a63e6d5_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727586182/in/photostream/)
Wonder Twins Unit!!! :facepalm:
Post by: muddysuki on May 22, 2013, 10:28:45 PM
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5329/8791472294_c486608b9a_z.jpg)
Not a great photo but a good bottle opener
Post by: Agonistes on May 23, 2013, 11:57:08 PM
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sorry it's a terrible picture. i took it with my phone, as i was anxious to go buy wine to open.
Post by: kirk13 on May 24, 2013, 12:04:59 AM
i'm in as well. mine came in the mail yesterday from ebay. i love her.
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sorry it's a terrible picture. i took it with my phone, as i was anxious to go buy wine to open.
Nice first post :tu: Welcome to the forum :waving:
Post by: Agonistes on May 24, 2013, 04:04:04 AM
when you guys oil this particular tool, is it a concern what to use, since it comes into contact with food? i've always oiled food tools with consumable oil, often olive when i can't get hold of the high dollar stuff.
Post by: MultiMat on May 24, 2013, 04:38:53 AM
Time for a new photo run I reckon :think: :D :D
Post by: MultiMat on May 24, 2013, 02:32:27 PM
You gotta love those old LM sheaths 8) 8)
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What every flash Harry needs :D :D
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(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Flair%20and%20Challenge%20Coin/6729dfcb-6bf1-4ef0-9fee-c4ca1dd2d029_zpsb491dd71.jpg)
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Post by: Agonistes on May 24, 2013, 03:03:14 PM
where would one go about putting a lanyard on a flair? if i had two, i would swap out or grind down the locking screwdriver on the non-corkscrew side and punch a hole for a lanyard. i've got a short sterling silver chain i made (before i ran out of links, and money to make more links, and my silver wire source) that would be PERFECT, but i don't want to grind or punch anything if i only have one of them.
if i ever find a second flair i will certainly perform and display this thought.
Post by: bmot on May 25, 2013, 01:24:59 PM
Post by: Agonistes on May 25, 2013, 06:22:12 PM
i had no idea that little thing was a lanyard attachment. i have one on my other older LM tools, and i have always hated it bec ause i couldn't figure out the use for it. now that i know the use, i'm still not thrilled; what lanyard worth using attaches near the jaws?
Post by: zoidberg on May 25, 2013, 09:43:49 PM
thank you for the pic! oddly the small ring is on the other side of mine, but when i put a small splitring through it, it stuck straight out, had no play. since that is the smallest ring i have i'll have to try something else, or a smaller ring or something.Given the toolset of the Flair I wouldn't want the lanyard anywhere else.
i had no idea that little thing was a lanyard attachment. i have one on my other older LM tools, and i have always hated it bec ause i couldn't figure out the use for it. now that i know the use, i'm still not thrilled; what lanyard worth using attaches near the jaws?
I cleaned up this old user only to have it poached by my better half.
On a girls trip she saved the day when the motels corkscrew was missing.
I found out later when being moaned to when he couldn't find his wife one.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/6968683237_eae86de7a6.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjohnzoidberg/6968683237/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/6822559598_9f660f7ff5.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjohnzoidberg/6822559598/)
Post by: Agonistes on May 26, 2013, 01:33:07 AM
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Post by: hennypenny on May 28, 2013, 08:59:56 AM
Post by: dks on May 28, 2013, 12:02:18 PM
Hi Flair owners, I am desperate to join your club, but thus far, I'm not able to find one in good condition. I have found one, but with a broken backspring for the corkscrew. The seller is asking US$45. Is that a good price and how important is the back spring? Should I be patient and wait for one in good condition? I'm in the UK, so we do not get Leathermans for sale on ebay. Please can someone show me a picture of what the backspring should look like?
Part of the flair ;) of the LM Flair is all the nice details on it, like the scrolls and the golden colour. If a part of it is damaged it does lose some of that flair.
You really want a mint one if possible, something you can proudly show off and the broken backspring will result in a floppy corkscrew and make it less impressive (I think some other memebrs here had similar issues with the corkscrew).
Wait for a good one. They are around and if you buy a damaged one you will still want to buy a better one later anyway.
Post by: tosh on June 04, 2013, 01:04:39 AM
The Flair is totally unique in both style and toolset - I'm so glad I got mine before the heat was turned up :ahhh.
Post by: Mr Biriyani on September 26, 2013, 02:31:43 PM
Why two ? Well it´s a wonderful unnecessary quality tool if you know what i mean . But my first that I got a year ago or so was unused nib.
A bit ashamed I have to admit that it became my first shelfqueen I´m not the box keeping kind of guy but......you know.
Well now I got an user !
Sorry for crappy Iphone pics.
Post by: stealth007s on September 26, 2013, 07:09:36 PM
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Post by: Dr. Bahn on September 26, 2013, 07:12:01 PM
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Post by: dks on September 27, 2013, 07:18:46 PM
Post by: stealth007s on September 27, 2013, 10:11:49 PM
I will try and use my user one on sunday, as I have not used it for some time. I am schocked by how much they cost now, compared to what they were costing 2 years ago. I assume the forum buyers must be driving the prices up :D
I only paid $50US each for the three I have. I've seen them for as high as $385 but don't know why.
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Post by: AHB on September 27, 2013, 11:37:02 PM
Post by: stealth007s on September 27, 2013, 11:38:31 PM
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Post by: dks on September 29, 2013, 02:25:26 PM
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(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_20130929_125646.jpg)
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_20130929_124551.jpg)
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Post by: stealth007s on September 29, 2013, 04:17:45 PM
Sent from Endor via an Ewok
Post by: dks on September 29, 2013, 07:21:39 PM
All on the boot of a Mercedes 8)When you are using a Flair you have to have the right table you know... a Mitsubishi would just not do! :D:D
Sent from Endor via an Ewok
yes, this was sent from a phone!
Post by: stealth007s on September 30, 2013, 12:43:23 AM
When you are using a Flair you have to have the right table you know... a Mitsubishi would just not do! :D:D
yes, this was sent from a phone!
We have a friend visiting from Phoenix and I was showing here the Flair I got for the mrs. She said that you could eat a meal with it. I then showed her the posts that you put up with the grilling and eating and said, "yes, yes you can 8) "
Post by: kirk13 on September 30, 2013, 12:46:43 AM
Post by: dks on September 30, 2013, 08:07:42 AM
kirk, you need to start a Kudu owners club :D
Post by: kirk13 on September 30, 2013, 07:54:15 PM
Stealth :D
kirk, you need to start a Kudu owners club :D
I'd need one first mate :rofl:
Post by: Aloha on April 11, 2014, 02:04:28 AM
Post by: stealth007s on April 11, 2014, 02:19:39 AM
Yes, I have arrived with Flair in hand at last. This is one lovely tool and I'm sure glad I didn't have to battle to get it.
Nice!¡! 8)
Sent from Terry's Texting Tool
Post by: captain spaulding on April 11, 2014, 09:53:53 PM
Post by: stealth007s on April 11, 2014, 09:55:32 PM
I need a Flair SO BAD!!!
Let me see if I can work some of my eBay mojo magic. I know how much you just LOVE eBay :D
Sent from Terry's Texting Tool
Post by: Aloha on April 12, 2014, 05:27:35 AM
I need a Flair SO BAD!!!
The Flair is a very very nice tool. I have to say its top 2 LM for me just under the JPST. Stealth had some great luck with his so I'm sure his mojo is a lot better than mine. I've hunted for a fair priced one and to no avail, my roommate found this for me. Good luck to you.
Post by: fab on July 21, 2014, 08:26:22 PM
Other members seem interested too though.
Fab
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Post by: enki_ck on July 21, 2014, 08:29:46 PM
Post by: CanadianLMfan on July 21, 2014, 09:19:21 PM
fab, last warning. :police:
:spamkiller:
Post by: stealth007s on January 08, 2015, 07:55:39 PM
Post by: dks on January 08, 2015, 08:04:49 PM
Post by: stealth007s on January 09, 2015, 12:28:52 AM
I have neglected my Flair.... :facepalm:
:twak: :pommel: :D :D
Post by: dks on January 09, 2015, 07:22:14 AM
Post by: BIG-TARGET on January 09, 2015, 07:31:23 PM
Post by: tosh on January 10, 2015, 01:08:45 PM
I hope LM brings the Flair back out of retirement :tu: :gimme:
I'm assuming you mean the concept of the Flair?
Leatherman never took it any further.
Same could be said for the pruners too - I'm pretty damn certain they'd sell.
Or even brand new everyday functional concepts. They've still failed to deliver their own blunt nose MT despite celebrating 30yrs manufacturing. That's simply unbelievable!!
Sorry if I side tracked your post :D
Post by: BIG-TARGET on January 10, 2015, 02:11:42 PM
Slight side step, but well within subject. :angel:I hope LM brings the Flair back out of retirement :tu: :gimme:
I'm assuming you mean the concept of the Flair?
Leatherman never took it any further.
Same could be said for the pruners too - I'm pretty damn certain they'd sell.
Or even brand new everyday functional concepts. They've still failed to deliver their own blunt nose MT despite celebrating 30yrs manufacturing. That's simply unbelievable!!
Sorry if I side tracked your post :D
Your argument has validity. Though some models of the Juice series have a few Flair like qualities. They still don't meke the grade like the Flair.
IMHO :think:
If they decide to remake th Flair. Making it with a Sidekick/Wingman Chasis has possiblities. Or go "less is more" with the Skeletool body, loose the Screwdriver and pocket clip(corkscrew and fork have to go somewhere) :whistle:
Post by: glorn on January 11, 2015, 10:43:08 PM
Beats hell out of a snowboard tool.
Post by: chrono on March 15, 2016, 04:30:07 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172130641150
Post by: Aloha on March 15, 2016, 05:51:18 AM
I do not own a Flair, but how do you think the Flair flair against this frankenstein of a Kick? :rofl: :rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172130641150
:rofl:
Post by: Poncho65 on March 15, 2016, 05:03:21 PM
I do not own a Flair, but how do you think the Flair flair against this frankenstein of a Kick? :rofl: :rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172130641150
:rofl:
Wow :facepalm: ::) :rofl:
Post by: Outback in Idaho on August 02, 2016, 11:33:36 AM
Had read the spread was more for cheese and crackers, and the fork was for hors d'oeuvres and small pickles ... but ... I often don't carry a spork with me at job #2. I have a plastic fake spork in the glove box of my car ... the spork that used to reside there went walkabout. So... have plans on using the Flair fork as a fork, for all intents and purposes. As for a spoon ... :shrug:
If it doesn't work for me maybe I'll find a home for it. Am guessing it's the size of a PST?
Post by: pietervn on August 02, 2016, 11:44:59 AM
Won a Smurfit Flair tonight, and will probably do a month long EDC carry thing about it for kicks.G'Day,
Had read the spread was more for cheese and crackers, and the fork was for hors d'oeuvres and small pickles ... but ... I often don't carry a spork with me at job #2. I have a plastic fake spork in the glove box of my car ... the spork that used to reside there went walkabout. So... have plans on using the Flair fork as a fork, for all intents and purposes. As for a spoon ... :shrug:
If it doesn't work for me maybe I'll find a home for it. Am guessing it's the size of a PST?
I use a Flair Fork daily for lunch duties. It is much better than a plastic utensil of any kind IMHO. :D I added a Flair fork to a PST / PST II combination of tools and that works well for me.
Linky: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,42637.msg683928.html#msg683928
The Flair is roughly the size of the PST, just a tad thicker due to the cork screw.
Cheers,
Pete
Post by: DaveK on August 02, 2016, 12:06:10 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2016, 02:01:14 PM
Hope you like it OII :cheers:
Post by: Outback in Idaho on August 02, 2016, 08:26:31 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2016, 10:32:13 PM
Post by: pietervn on August 03, 2016, 06:45:10 AM
is there some concern over the Flair corkscrew? Has anyone swapped it out for a Juice or other version?? Or it just too sexy to do this? :D
I bought a Flair that had a broken cork screw back spring - a common fault. I removed the corkscrew and added a PST II file to it. It is about 99% fit, with the file needing some sanding to open completely. Here is the write-up: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,56229.msg997812.html#msg997812
I have not sanded/filed the top of the file to open it completely, but can happily report it works very well. It is a very cool tool.
I have an extra cork screw if needed, but they are riveted in. I don't know if they will be compatible with the Juice ones.
Cheers,
Pete
Post by: Poncho65 on August 05, 2016, 07:55:43 PM
is there some concern over the Flair corkscrew? Has anyone swapped it out for a Juice or other version?? Or it just too sexy to do this? :D
I bought a Flair that had a broken cork screw back spring - a common fault. I removed the corkscrew and added a PST II file to it. It is about 99% fit, with the file needing some sanding to open completely. Here is the write-up: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,56229.msg997812.html#msg997812
I have not sanded/filed the top of the file to open it completely, but can happily report it works very well. It is a very cool tool.
I have an extra cork screw if needed, but they are riveted in. I don't know if they will be compatible with the Juice ones.
Cheers,
Pete
Nice fix and thanks for the thread link :salute:
Post by: Outback in Idaho on August 08, 2016, 10:50:11 PM
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Post by: Poncho65 on August 09, 2016, 12:31:38 AM
I'm officially in the club now!! :D Guess I should go buy some wine from buddy and surprise him with a Corkscrew wielding Leatherman!
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/CyberneticRanger/Tools/Add%20Some%20Flair%20To%20Your%20Life/DSC00933_zpst8hgzrv8.jpg)
Nice OiI :cheers:
Post by: SteveC on August 09, 2016, 01:16:05 AM
Post by: pietervn on August 09, 2016, 06:18:36 AM
It goes very well with an aged Merlot, cheese and crackers :cheers:
Pete
Post by: chrono on February 05, 2017, 04:14:23 AM
Post by: dks on February 05, 2017, 06:12:15 AM
Post by: pietervn on February 05, 2017, 08:35:49 AM
I recently bought a Flair, and had to return it because the corkscrew was loose. It was literally dangling in all directions. Seller claimed it a common problem. Is it normal for this tool? I was expecting it as snappy as the Juice's.
Yep a common problem for a lot of second hand ones. It is not the cork screw that breaks, but the back spring on the inside that holds the tension. If you are not going to use the cork screw the tools from a PST / PST II will fit in there. All you need to do is to drill / file the rivet off, but be careful not to scratch the handles.
Cheers,
Pete
Post by: chrono on February 06, 2017, 06:29:22 PM
Post by: tosh on February 07, 2017, 08:55:49 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on February 07, 2017, 10:04:58 PM
Can I join too :D
Nice couple pics :tu: :like: :like:
and welcome to the club :cheers:
Post by: chrono on February 15, 2017, 05:07:39 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on February 15, 2017, 04:19:14 PM
It is written in the stars that a Flair and I are destined for each other :angel: A new Flair just arrived today :mail:
Nice one chrono :tu: :like: :like:
Post by: chrono on February 19, 2017, 01:14:49 AM
It is written in the stars that a Flair and I are destined for each other :angel: A new Flair just arrived today :mail:
Nice one chrono :tu: :like: :like:
Thanks, bud! :cheers:
Post by: SteveC on February 19, 2017, 01:16:39 AM
Nice score chrono :cheers:
Post by: chrono on February 19, 2017, 10:35:52 PM
Minty Fresh :drool:
Nice score chrono :cheers:
Thanks, bud! I guess luck operates in a strange way, as the brand new tool cost less than the returned defective one :facepalm: It was indeed a nice score, and will stay new in my collection :tu:
Post by: Raoul Octav on February 08, 2018, 06:52:52 PM
Prowd owner :)
Post by: Poncho65 on February 09, 2018, 12:07:50 PM
Post by: CeHo on April 02, 2018, 08:14:06 PM
Post by: Glockfan on April 02, 2018, 10:57:09 PM
Post by: CeHo on April 03, 2018, 05:14:21 PM
Post by: wowaboro on September 06, 2018, 08:44:41 PM
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Post by: SteveC on September 06, 2018, 10:01:18 PM
Post by: wowaboro on September 16, 2018, 12:22:47 PM
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So, at now, I counted 4 different Flair modifications.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 17, 2018, 12:39:00 PM
Good eye ! :tu:
:iagree:
Post by: CeHo on September 17, 2018, 12:46:41 PM
Post by: JustinCase on November 04, 2018, 06:26:47 PM
Hmm, I looked through and re-read all the topics about Flair on the MTO, I tried to find all available information on the Internet, and found no mention of this important detail anywhere. Well, I'll be the first to notice that the older (xx99 - 0200) Flair's corkscrews has 5 small turns, and the later items (0300 - xx04) - 4 larger turns :whistle:The only reason of the 5 turns vs. 4 turns is that less turns on the corckscrew worm means wider spacing and is less likely to cause damage to the cork compared to the 5 or more turns with tighter spacing. However, not sure if that's the main reason why LM decided to change the design, unless Tim is a wine aficionado or connoisseur ;) :drink:
(https://content-23.foto.my.mail.ru/mail/wowaboro/264/b-645.JPG) (https://content-23.foto.my.mail.ru/mail/wowaboro/264/b-645.JPG)
Post by: Jaypeebee on March 05, 2019, 08:42:52 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on March 05, 2019, 11:41:33 PM
Post by: Aloha on March 05, 2019, 11:42:33 PM
Post by: Smashie on March 05, 2019, 11:45:36 PM
Post by: Jaypeebee on March 06, 2019, 09:06:41 AM
Post by: Hood3dvillain on June 16, 2020, 03:00:45 AM
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Post by: Poncho65 on June 16, 2020, 04:38:18 AM
Post by: SteveC on June 16, 2020, 05:49:53 AM
Post by: Jaypeebee on June 16, 2020, 05:55:57 AM
Post by: McStitchy on June 18, 2020, 01:02:19 AM
Post by: McStitchy on June 18, 2020, 02:39:19 PM
A lovely Leatherman Flair (0799)
(https://i.imgur.com/VFInSWd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4THvlCQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rbETOKE.jpg)
It needed some TLC and a little repair on that retention-knob thingy on the opener.
... it was a pita putting it back together... the spring for the corkscrew makes it "nearly" impossible...
(https://i.imgur.com/bk5Iklg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0WKdkHd.jpg)
Fixed... :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/3pYqEiW.jpg)
I love it and it will get some use and carry for sure :tu:
Post by: Poncho65 on June 18, 2020, 08:02:47 PM
Great job on the repair :tu: :like:
Post by: McStitchy on June 18, 2020, 08:48:38 PM
Post by: SteveC on June 19, 2020, 05:43:31 AM
Post by: McStitchy on June 19, 2020, 08:42:51 AM
Post by: Nygma on August 06, 2020, 11:12:24 PM
Did leatherman make another tool the same size as as the Flair that fit in the same leather holster?
I have a really nice Flair but it's in a nylon holster. I'd like to buy a leather sheath that fits but I hope to avoid paying Flair level prices.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 07, 2020, 12:29:40 AM
Post by: Nygma on August 07, 2020, 02:24:21 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on August 07, 2020, 02:26:11 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on August 07, 2020, 02:26:43 AM
Post by: Nygma on August 07, 2020, 02:42:35 AM
I've been lurking a while. I've accumulated a drawer full of various Leatherman tools.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 07, 2020, 03:18:30 AM
Post by: McStitchy on August 07, 2020, 11:31:15 AM
Question:
Did leatherman make another tool the same size as as the Flair that fit in the same leather holster?
I have a really nice Flair but it's in a nylon holster. I'd like to buy a leather sheath that fits but I hope to avoid paying Flair level prices.
Welcome to :MTO: Nygma
:iagree: with Poncho.
Just want to add, a cheaper solution could be a sheath for the Crunch. It doesn't have the same looks though and is a tiny bit too large :dunno:
Post by: Poncho65 on August 07, 2020, 12:42:30 PM
Post by: SteveC on August 07, 2020, 01:26:49 PM
Post by: McStitchy on August 23, 2020, 09:17:59 PM
Where is it?...
(https://i.imgur.com/15Z5RnE.jpg)
Fork in action...
(https://i.imgur.com/oKlyhn6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tdatjfR.jpg)
Some scenery...
(https://i.imgur.com/ZdxurnZ.jpg)
Found the pattern on this rock rather nice...
(https://i.imgur.com/PzhpM8b.jpg)
Post by: Fuzzbucket on August 23, 2020, 10:12:51 PM
...
Where is it?...
...
It's right there Stitchy, like there... right in front of you. There!
(https://i.imgur.com/haXtgPI.jpg)
Post by: Fuzzbucket on August 23, 2020, 10:15:17 PM
Post by: McStitchy on August 23, 2020, 10:37:41 PM
It's right there Stitchy, like there... right in front of you. There!
(https://i.imgur.com/haXtgPI.jpg)
Ah... thanks Fuzz! Gotta get aaall the way back there soon to pick it up :shrug:
PS... What's that God awful thing you're eating?
An omlett roll kinda thing our teenage daughter sizzled up for the picknick... would not have been wise to refuse it... believe me :P
Post by: Fuzzbucket on August 23, 2020, 10:41:53 PM
Ah... thanks Fuzz! Gotta get aaall the way back there soon to pick it up :shrug:
An omlett roll kinda thing our teenage daughter sizzled up for the picknick... would not have been wise to refuse it... believe me :P
Nah, I'm sure it was delicious... digestible.
Post by: McStitchy on August 23, 2020, 11:44:06 PM
Nah, I'm sure it was delicious... digestible.
Will let you know tomorrow? :dunno:
Post by: Poncho65 on August 24, 2020, 04:33:21 AM
If I had seen the Find the Flair Game earlier I would have beat Fuzzy to it :pok: :D
Post by: McStitchy on August 24, 2020, 03:24:48 PM
Will let you know tomorrow? :dunno:
Digested with no problems Fuzzy :salute:
Post by: McStitchy on August 24, 2020, 03:25:16 PM
Great pics, Stitchy :like:
If I had seen the Find the Flair Game earlier I would have beat Fuzzy to it :pok: :D
Thank you Sir :hatsoff:
Post by: Juan el Boricua on August 24, 2020, 05:43:08 PM
Had the Flair out on a hike today :hatsoff:
Where is it?...
(https://i.imgur.com/15Z5RnE.jpg)
Fork in action...
(https://i.imgur.com/oKlyhn6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tdatjfR.jpg)
Some scenery...
(https://i.imgur.com/ZdxurnZ.jpg)
Found the pattern on this rock rather nice...
(https://i.imgur.com/PzhpM8b.jpg)
Mmmmm...reminds me of tamagoyaki! :drool:
Post by: Smashie on August 24, 2020, 06:11:40 PM
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Post by: McStitchy on August 24, 2020, 06:36:06 PM
Post by: McStitchy on August 24, 2020, 06:38:05 PM
Mmmmm...reminds me of tamagoyaki! :drool:
I think she mumbled something about that while preparing it :dunno:
I liked it :tu:
Post by: Poncho65 on August 25, 2020, 02:07:57 AM
Post by: Juan el Boricua on August 25, 2020, 02:49:03 AM
I think she mumbled something about that while preparing it :dunno:
I liked it :tu:
It is the japanese equivalent to an omelette; tasty, with a nice texture.
Post by: Smashie on August 25, 2020, 06:25:10 AM
Post by: McStitchy on August 25, 2020, 09:19:32 AM
It is the japanese equivalent to an omelette; tasty, with a nice texture.
That's it... :tu:
Post by: lptech on December 18, 2020, 04:41:01 PM
Post by: McStitchy on December 18, 2020, 05:52:47 PM
I would not expect that to be honest.
Is the tool set correct?
Anyhow, congrats on your Flair :like:
Post by: lptech on December 18, 2020, 06:31:54 PM
I think I might have to go out and get some olives or something, just to use the Hors d'oeuvre fork... :D
Post by: McStitchy on December 18, 2020, 06:37:47 PM
Enjoy your lunch :D
Post by: Poncho65 on December 18, 2020, 09:05:27 PM
And as Stitchy said, enjoy lunch :cheers: :like:
Post by: ToolAssembly on March 20, 2021, 07:49:54 AM
I searched the hallowed halls of MTO for a Flair Owner's Club and found none so I figured I'd start one. I got my wife the Flair(s) for Mother's Day this year. I got two because I got a good deal on them both. I told her one can be hers and I can have one as well :D Here's some imageswow, nice contition too! The sheath usually dries out and cracks.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7373/8727587258_628f946597_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727587258/in/photostream/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7334/8726466379_ae99e20e2e_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8726466379/in/photostream)
Hers
The date codes on this one are both 0799 but the corkscrew side handle is barely readable.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7429/8727586500_626c9fc70a_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727586500/in/photostream/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/8727585786_a9b772f943_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727585786/in/photostream/)
His
The date codes on this one are 1099 on the corkscrew side and 1199 on the other. The spreader knife was a little scratched and the main blade was dull but nothing I can't handle :D I really love the sheath on this one and don't recall seeing it before. If anyone has info on it let me know.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7322/8726467749_5987529053_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8726467749/in/photostream/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7293/8727586182_e94a63e6d5_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28754076@N05/8727586182/in/photostream/)
My Flair
has date code 0699
Post by: ToolAssembly on March 20, 2021, 08:52:57 AM
wow, nice contition too! The sheath usually dries out and cracks.the Flair had minimal assembly difficulties and hangups. The riveted corkscrew was often too tightly tensioned in first run. That was just a machine adj. The can opener is yellow zinc plated. Stains on the outside of it where rejected. It had a common thinning on the inside and a water dropplet or 2, discoloring.
My Flair
has date code 0699
Post by: McStitchy on March 20, 2021, 11:30:13 AM
What do you think about the comment from lptech a bit further up?
I recently acquired this specimen, with an interesting feature. Notice the PST II on the handle. A mod or a strange variant? The interesting thing is that both handle dates are 12/99?
Post by: ToolAssembly on March 22, 2021, 08:37:19 PM
Part of the flair ;) of the LM Flair is all the nice details on it, like the scrolls and the golden colour. If a part of it is damaged it does lose some of that flair.alright, so for loose corkscrew. It is a pin applied by hand on the backside pushed up thru the hole. The outside of handle is a tiny cap. These tool handles were placed in a fitted jig. The jig pressed on with a long leverage handle. They made a notorious pop sound when applied. So you can take, to that cap, an applied force to secure it tigher. Maybe using a small socket, covering only the cap then tap it with a hammer. I would fold out the components fill the empty handle with a fat pieces as an anvil. Of course having the handle placed on a flat surface first,(make it solid against pin). So it is not a rivet it is a force fit cap. I have done thousands of these. Date code 0699
You really want a mint one if possible, something you can proudly show off and the broken backspring will result in a floppy corkscrew and make it less impressive (I think some other memebrs here had similar issues with the corkscrew).
Wait for a good one. They are around and if you buy a damaged one you will still want to buy a better one later anyway.
Post by: McStitchy on March 22, 2021, 09:52:04 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on March 22, 2021, 10:59:49 PM
Hey, thanks for sharing that info ToolAssembly :like:
:iagree: Great bit of info :like: :like:
Post by: ToolAssembly on March 22, 2021, 11:28:33 PM
Hey, thanks for sharing that info ToolAssembly :like:you're welcome! I'm giving as much as I can share that may help with fixing simple things. Repairing vintage new looking tools is much harder.. especially when you don't have a replacement 😁 Noting the Flair Corkscrew thing. Because we tried to smack the pin cap twice.the corkscrew would be way too tight.actually unmoveable. The tool I used to tap the cap was specifically made in the tool shop at Leatherman. It was a handheld punch, the end that made contact with the cap was tapered. With what it took to make this I'm certain it was mounted securely and drilled.(drill press) finished with something you would find in a moto tool kit. a tapered abrasive composit. The idea was to not Mar the cap or hit the pin. Those that were tapped by hand had a little bit of a burr between the cap and pin edge. Probably the weakness of a very well built tool. It is almost a No-No to touch the bottle opener with any kind of cloth paper towel, cleaner as it will rub off so easily...
Post by: ToolAssembly on March 23, 2021, 12:05:00 AM
you're welcome! I'm giving as much as I can share that may help with fixing simple things. Repairing vintage new looking tools is much harder.. especially when you don't have a replacement 😁 Noting the Flair Corkscrew thing. Because we tried to smack the pin cap twice.the corkscrew would be way too tight.actually unmoveable. The tool I used to tap the cap was specifically made in the tool shop at Leatherman. It was a handheld punch, the end that made contact with the cap was tapered inside contact end. With what it took to make this I'm certain it was mounted securely and drilled.(drill press) finished with something you would find in a moto tool kit. a tapered abrasive composit. The idea was to not Mar the cap or hit the pin. Those that were tapped by hand had a little bit of a burr between the cap and pin edge. You can feel it with your fingernail. Probably the weakness of a very well built tool and OH.. It is almost a No-No to touch the bottle opener with any kind of cloth paper towel, cleaner. as it will rub off so easily...screws and component pivot long nuts. They were pre-treated with a liquid catalyst, soaked in a bucket. Scooped from the bucket then dumped and mixed with media in a heated tumbler. Done when the timer goes off. This fine layer was a catalyst for the glue. So if you dripped a drop of glue on the table it would never dry but when it was applied to the nut and the screw was screwed in, it acted like a medium loctite. the inspector was given 3 minutes to adjust the tension otherwise it would set up that quick. If you ever have to tension your tool. must remove screw. Apply a medium loctite in there but not red. And adjusted the tension. Olive oil dip, crc, but you can expect any petroleum based oil to dry out. eventually.
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 08:39:06 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 08:40:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/5k4jPyT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pDTMpHC.jpg)
Post by: Poncho65 on June 05, 2021, 10:08:57 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2021, 11:43:17 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on June 23, 2021, 05:07:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/MBvcI90h.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GgkfUGph.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/z9Z309oh.jpg)
Post by: pa_strunk on June 23, 2021, 05:54:47 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 23, 2021, 05:56:55 PM
Let's get Flaired up :D
(https://i.imgur.com/MBvcI90h.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GgkfUGph.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/z9Z309oh.jpg)
:woohoo:
Shaw & Jones seem to know their stuff :like: :like: :like:
Post by: Poncho65 on June 23, 2021, 08:07:37 PM
Shaw & Jones did 21 years ago anyways :dunno: :D
It was actually personalized for my dad with his name on the other side but at least his first and last name is my middle and last :whistle: :D
Post by: McStitchy on June 23, 2021, 08:46:07 PM
Did you know? They had Casio watches too :pok:
(https://i.imgur.com/NX1o4pc.gif)
Post by: Poncho65 on June 23, 2021, 11:17:08 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 24, 2021, 09:24:17 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on June 24, 2021, 12:41:37 PM
:D
Post by: bobartig on June 26, 2021, 08:28:17 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2021, 09:59:52 PM
Post by: Rich_SD on August 01, 2021, 05:33:47 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/8pY0heY.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on August 01, 2021, 05:52:37 PM
Post by: Rich_SD on August 01, 2021, 06:03:50 PM
Hey, congrats Rich :drink:
Thanks :)
I don't think multitools and food mix well, so I doubt I'll use the fork and butter knife. Still, I just had to get this one.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 01, 2021, 07:47:05 PM
:D
Post by: Rich_SD on August 01, 2021, 08:08:10 PM
It is a food one for collecting,
Yep - it was my first pick for the suggestions in my "must have" post. I have a Sideclip coming next...
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2021, 12:59:58 AM
Post by: McStitchy on August 02, 2021, 09:50:17 AM
It is a food one for collecting, Congrats :salute:
...
:rofl:
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2021, 03:52:05 PM
:rofl:
:facepalm: stupid autocorrect :rant: at least that is what I am going to blame it on :whistle:
Post by: Poncho65 on September 22, 2021, 08:45:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/0LZyvxKh.jpg)
Post by: Poncho65 on July 29, 2022, 01:04:31 AM
Post by: Adam5 on July 29, 2022, 03:21:50 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on July 29, 2022, 03:25:41 AM
Post by: McStitchy on July 29, 2022, 08:49:01 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on September 14, 2022, 07:18:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/DEXLbqSh.jpg)
:nanadance: :nanadance:
Post by: Rich_SD on September 14, 2022, 07:26:31 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on September 14, 2022, 11:26:27 PM
Post by: ToolAssembly on September 22, 2022, 01:08:56 AM
Post by: SteveC on September 22, 2022, 01:18:18 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on September 22, 2022, 03:39:34 AM
Post by: McStitchy on September 22, 2022, 08:31:47 AM
Post by: WillieTheJanitor on September 22, 2022, 10:58:50 AM
Excellent behind-the-scenes insight :tu:
I really appreciate it and hope you continue :cheers:
Post by: Poncho65 on September 22, 2022, 02:15:05 PM
Post by: McStitchy on September 22, 2022, 11:14:18 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on September 24, 2022, 06:01:53 PM
Post by: Adam5 on September 25, 2022, 03:43:47 PM
Post by: nakken on September 25, 2022, 04:22:14 PM
Very nice!
Post by: Poncho65 on September 25, 2022, 05:08:50 PM
Post by: wowaboro on February 18, 2023, 05:15:50 PM
Post by: Adam5 on February 18, 2023, 05:59:40 PM
Post by: SteveC on February 18, 2023, 06:00:06 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on February 18, 2023, 07:07:34 PM
Post by: govedo on March 29, 2023, 03:54:41 AM
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Post by: govedo on March 29, 2023, 03:30:15 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on March 29, 2023, 04:20:37 PM
Post by: McStitchy on March 29, 2023, 09:36:30 PM
And welcome to :MTO:
Post by: govedo on March 29, 2023, 10:42:41 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on March 29, 2023, 11:51:42 PM
Post by: pfrsantos on March 30, 2023, 02:27:43 PM
More than enough :ahhh :woohoo: Great pic and nice collection of Flairs :salute: :drool: :like:
+1
Welcome aboard!
:cheers: :tu:
Post by: Rich_SD on June 25, 2023, 10:58:00 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on June 25, 2023, 10:59:34 PM
Post by: Rich_SD on June 25, 2023, 11:23:30 PM
Post by: TheExcellentGooberEDC on January 18, 2024, 03:24:59 AM
My Flair Signed by Tim Leatherman.
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Post by: Rich_SD on January 18, 2024, 03:50:06 AM
Welcome to :MTO:
Post by: TheExcellentGooberEDC on January 18, 2024, 03:53:42 AM
Very cool :multi:Thanks!
Welcome to :MTO:
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Post by: Poncho65 on January 18, 2024, 05:40:15 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240118/f9d55738be31fda772daa30203c51ad5.jpg)
My Flair Signed by Tim Leatherman.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
A very awesome Flair :o :drool: :like: :like:
And welcome to :MTO: :cheers: