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Tool Talk => General Tool Discussion => Topic started by: Grant Lamontagne on August 08, 2016, 05:52:16 PM
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Some of you may remember the original Great Two Dollar Challenge (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,60992.0.html) and the Terriffic $20 Challenge (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,61559.0.html) and I alluded to the potential for a $5 Challenge in the future. Well, the future is NOW!
The rules, for those not familiar, are, that I have to buy ten tools, at $5US or less including shipping for them to be valid. I will then have to review each tool and determine if they were worth the $5 I spent on them. Off to eBay I go!
Here is what I have so far:
1- BLACK UTILITY POCKET KNIFE BOX CUTTER BOTTLE OPENER SCREWDRIVER EDC MULTI TOOL
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/BLACK-UTILITY-POCKET-KNIFE-BOX-CUTTER-BOTTLE-OPENER-SCREWDRIVER-EDC-MULTI-TOOL/01.JPG?m=1470670678)
2- Outdoor Keys Holder Screwdriver Wrench Carabiner Quickdraw Keyring Multi Tool
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/Outdoor-Keys-Holder-Screwdriver-Wrench-Carabiner-Quickdraw-Keyring-Multi-Tool/01.JPG?m=1470671461)
3- Outdoor EDC Portable Pocket Multi Tool Keyring Bottle Opener Wrench Screwdriver
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/Outdoor-EDC-Portable-Pocket-Multi-Tool-Keyring-Bottle-Opener-Wrench-Screwdriver/01.JPG?m=1470671369)
4- EDC Gear Pocket Multi Tool Stainless Steel Tactical Keychain Wrench (bidding
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/EDC-Gear-Pocket-Multi-Tool-Stainless-Steel-Tactical-Keychain-Wrench/02.JPG?m=1470670863)
5- 20 in 1 Multi-Tools Metal Black Stainless Pocket Tool Keychain
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/20-in-1-Multi-Tools-Metal-Black-Stainless-Pocket-Tool-Keychain/03.JPG?m=1470670556)
6- CHIC Outdoor Survival Stainless Steel Multi Tool Plier Portable Compact Fashion
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/CHIC-Outdoor-Survival-Stainless-Steel-Multi-Tool-Plier-Portable-Compact-Fashion/01.JPG?m=1470670772)
7- 12 In 1 Survival Stainless Steel Screwdriver Wrench Opener EDC Pocket Multi Tool
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/12-In-1-Survival-Stainless-Steel-Screwdriver-Wrench-Opener-EDC-Pocket-Multi-Tool/01.JPG?m=1470670407)
8- EDC Punisher Multi Tool Pocket Pry Bar Crowbar Wrench Bottle Opener Outdoor Camp
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/EDC-Punisher-Multi-Tool-Pocket-Pry-Bar-Crowbar-Wrench-Bottle-Opener-Outdoor-Camp/01.JPG?m=1470671233)
9- EDC Pocket folding Knife Cut Survival Multi tool folding keychain Bottle Opener
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/EDC-Pocket-folding-Knife-Cut-Survival-Multi-tool-folding-keychain-Bottle-Opener/01.JPG?m=1470671132)
10- EDC Multi Tool Screwdriver Keychain Bottle Opener Kit For Outdoor Camping Hiking
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/EDC-Multi-Tool-Screwdriver-Keychain-Bottle-Opener-Kit-For-Outdoor-Camping-Hiking/01.JPG?m=1470671024)
As you can see, we have a real mixed bag this time! Carabiner tools, knife based tools, and even a plier based tool! :tu:
I will say one thing for sure- if this had been the $10 Challenge, or had I been in the US and not had to deal with exorbitant shipping costs, there is an awful lot of options in this price range. I was unable to bid on a used Leatherman Sidekick because the seller didn't deal internationally (so why list it internationally? ???), a couple of Gerber MP600 variants that came too high with shipping (but wouldn't have in the US) and some other stuff that looked pretty interesting as well. I have no doubt that with a small amount of patience and some homework, a US based member could get a heck of a deal. I'd love to see the results of everyone else's $5 Challenge attempts! :pok:
But, this is the $5 Challenge, not the Complaining About Geography Challenge so let's get on with it!
I'm going to post the contender photos in the Cheap & Cheerful section again, but I will link to them to (try to!) keep everything straight!
Def
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Contender 1 Thread started:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67809.0.html
Def
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And Contender 2 is up as well:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67810.0.html
Def
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Contender 3 can be seen here:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67830.0.html
Def
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Contender 4 is up now!
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67861.0.html
Def
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How about .50 cents challenge :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
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:sa: :D
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:sa: :D
$0.01 cent Challenge soon :like: :like: :like: :like: :like: :like:
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:sa: :D
$0.01 cent Challenge soon :like: :like: :like: :like: :like: :like:
:D :like:
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:sa: :D
$0.01 cent Challenge soon :like: :like: :like: :like: :like: :like:
Wow, I really overpaid when I bought that tool!
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,61881.0.html
197% markup! :ahhh
Def
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Some of you may remember the original Great Two Dollar Challenge (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,60992.0.html) and the Terriffic $20 Challenge (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,61559.0.html) and I alluded to the potential for a $5 Challenge in the future. Well, the future is NOW!
The rules, for those not familiar, are, that I have to buy ten tools, at $5US or less including shipping for them to be valid. I will then have to review each tool and determine if they were worth the $5 I spent on them. Off to eBay I go!
Here is what I have so far:
1- BLACK UTILITY POCKET KNIFE BOX CUTTER BOTTLE OPENER SCREWDRIVER EDC MULTI TOOL
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/BLACK-UTILITY-POCKET-KNIFE-BOX-CUTTER-BOTTLE-OPENER-SCREWDRIVER-EDC-MULTI-TOOL/01.JPG?m=1470670678)
2- Outdoor Keys Holder Screwdriver Wrench Carabiner Quickdraw Keyring Multi Tool
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/Outdoor-Keys-Holder-Screwdriver-Wrench-Carabiner-Quickdraw-Keyring-Multi-Tool/01.JPG?m=1470671461)
3- Outdoor EDC Portable Pocket Multi Tool Keyring Bottle Opener Wrench Screwdriver
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/Outdoor-EDC-Portable-Pocket-Multi-Tool-Keyring-Bottle-Opener-Wrench-Screwdriver/01.JPG?m=1470671369)
4- EDC Gear Pocket Multi Tool Stainless Steel Tactical Keychain Wrench (bidding
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/EDC-Gear-Pocket-Multi-Tool-Stainless-Steel-Tactical-Keychain-Wrench/02.JPG?m=1470670863)
5- 20 in 1 Multi-Tools Metal Black Stainless Pocket Tool Keychain
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/20-in-1-Multi-Tools-Metal-Black-Stainless-Pocket-Tool-Keychain/03.JPG?m=1470670556)
6- CHIC Outdoor Survival Stainless Steel Multi Tool Plier Portable Compact Fashion
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/CHIC-Outdoor-Survival-Stainless-Steel-Multi-Tool-Plier-Portable-Compact-Fashion/01.JPG?m=1470670772)
7- 12 In 1 Survival Stainless Steel Screwdriver Wrench Opener EDC Pocket Multi Tool
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/12-In-1-Survival-Stainless-Steel-Screwdriver-Wrench-Opener-EDC-Pocket-Multi-Tool/01.JPG?m=1470670407)
8- EDC Punisher Multi Tool Pocket Pry Bar Crowbar Wrench Bottle Opener Outdoor Camp
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/EDC-Punisher-Multi-Tool-Pocket-Pry-Bar-Crowbar-Wrench-Bottle-Opener-Outdoor-Camp/01.JPG?m=1470671233)
9- EDC Pocket folding Knife Cut Survival Multi tool folding keychain Bottle Opener
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/EDC-Pocket-folding-Knife-Cut-Survival-Multi-tool-folding-keychain-Bottle-Opener/01.JPG?m=1470671132)
10- EDC Multi Tool Screwdriver Keychain Bottle Opener Kit For Outdoor Camping Hiking
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/%245-Challenge/EDC-Multi-Tool-Screwdriver-Keychain-Bottle-Opener-Kit-For-Outdoor-Camping-Hiking/01.JPG?m=1470671024)
As you can see, we have a real mixed bag this time! Carabiner tools, knife based tools, and even a plier based tool! :tu:
I will say one thing for sure- if this had been the $10 Challenge, or had I been in the US and not had to deal with exorbitant shipping costs, there is an awful lot of options in this price range. I was unable to bid on a used Leatherman Sidekick because the seller didn't deal internationally (so why list it internationally? ???), a couple of Gerber MP600 variants that came too high with shipping (but wouldn't have in the US) and some other stuff that looked pretty interesting as well. I have no doubt that with a small amount of patience and some homework, a US based member could get a heck of a deal. I'd love to see the results of everyone else's $5 Challenge attempts! :pok:
But, this is the $5 Challenge, not the Complaining About Geography Challenge so let's get on with it!
I'm going to post the contender photos in the Cheap & Cheerful section again, but I will link to them to (try to!) keep everything straight!
Def
Isn't that last one a blatant copy of a tool designed by one of our own?
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You noticed that too huh? :P
Def
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the seller didn't deal internationally (so why list it internationally? ???)
I come across this very often. Usually with LM Minis. :rant:
But, this is the $5 Challenge, not the Complaining About Geography Challenge so let's get on with it!
There should be a 'Complaining About Geography' Challenge, but it would be grim. :facepalm:
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Isn't that last one a blatant copy of a tool designed by one of our own?
Aren't all these OPTs and small tools copies? Wrench That Fits, LM Mako, that punisher opt, that black thing with the rotating part, the octopus bike tool, and the RUT cutter.
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Isn't that last one a blatant copy of a tool designed by one of our own?
Aren't all these OPTs and small tools copies? Wrench That Fits, LM Mako, that punisher opt, that black thing with the rotating part, the octopus bike tool, and the RUT cutter.
Yeah, that 'black thing' is a copy of True Utility FIXR :facepalm:
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The original #5 costs about €24 here...
:facepalm:
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The original #5 costs about €24 here...
:facepalm:
When the Challenge is done I'll sell it to you for half that! :D
Contender 5 is up:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67886.0.html
Def
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The original #5 costs about €24 here...
:facepalm:
When the Challenge is done I'll sell it to you for half that! :D
Contender 5 is up:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67886.0.html
Def
You will?! Why, there's only one thing I can say...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6_0tBXuQWk
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Contender 6 is now posted:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67909.0.html
Def
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Contender 7 is posted!
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67931.0.html
Def
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I like hearing your thoughts, Grant, as I've had some of these for a while...
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02711_zpsweecdije.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02562_zpsuvbkdvno.jpg)
my favorite is the black one!
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02493_zpszd3uqgy6.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02356_zpszzk1sbpz.jpg)
it's the one I found I use the most
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02340_zpsjkwjr4k6.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02342_zps3r40wapv.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02339_zpsrah1ywx9.jpg)
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Contender 8 is posted!
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67945.0.html
We are in the home stretch now!
Def
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Contender 9 is posted!
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67995.0.html
One more to go!
Def
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Tenth and final contender posted!
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,68008.0.html
Now all we need is for the silly things to start showing up in my mailbox!
Def
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Contender 1 has arrived and I've posted my initial thoughts!
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67809.0.html
I'm hoping this one is a lot better in use than it appears initially. ::)
Def
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Just now seeing this thread for some reason :sa: Very cool Def :tu: now to read all of them :facepalm: :D
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I suppose I can forgive you for missing the thread until now... after all, you are new here and not necessarily used to our ways.... :ahhh
Def
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Contender 4 has arrived today. Here are my initial thoughts on it:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67861.0.html
Def
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I suppose I can forgive you for missing the thread until now... after all, you are new here and not necessarily used to our ways.... :ahhh
Def
Yes as a newbie I guess I am aloud a few liberties :whistle:
:D
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I suppose I can forgive you for missing the thread until now... after all, you are new here and not necessarily used to our ways.... :ahhh
Def
Yes as a newbie I guess I am aloud a few liberties :whistle:
:D
Proper spelling counts around here, noob..... :twak:
:P
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I suppose I can forgive you for missing the thread until now... after all, you are new here and not necessarily used to our ways.... :ahhh
Def
Yes as a newbie I guess I am aloud a few liberties :whistle:
:D
Proper spelling counts around here, noob..... :twak:
:P
Oooh, a person from NJ pointing out grammar issues! Smurf is about to get real!
:ahhh
Def
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I suppose I can forgive you for missing the thread until now... after all, you are new here and not necessarily used to our ways.... :ahhh
Def
Yes as a newbie I guess I am aloud a few liberties :whistle:
:D
Proper spelling counts around here, noob..... :twak:
:P
Oooh, a person from NJ pointing out grammar issues! Smurf is about to get real!
:ahhh
Def
:twak: My written English is quite good. When I'm speaking, on the other hand..... ;)
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Right, so if I ever visit you in NJ I should just text you the whole time! :D
Def
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:D probably easier that way.....
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Picked me up a paper knife EDC from amazon. Came via Hong Kong Post and only cost me 3.50. I like the idea and will put it to use but I'm going to have to round edges to make it more conformable, got sharp edges everywhere.
Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160826/3d883df83c30239ae1ea1854a0a614f1.jpg)
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Picked me up a paper knife EDC from amazon. Came via Hong Kong Post and only cost me 3.50. I like the idea and will put it to use but I'm going to have to round edges to make it more conformable, got sharp edges everywhere.
Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160826/3d883df83c30239ae1ea1854a0a614f1.jpg)
I'd be awful careful with that if I were you. I just attempted to use mine and the blade popped out. :ahhh
Contender 5 is here, and my initial impressions are posted.
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67886.0.html
Def
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Right, so if I ever visit you in NJ I should just text you the whole time! :D
Def
...And he wonders why I don't answer the phone… much easier to understand in text. Lol
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Contender 2 has arrived and I have posted my initial thoughts!
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67810.0.html
Def
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Initial impressions of Contender 9 are posted!
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67995.0.html
Def
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Contender #10 is in and I have posted my initial thoughts on it's use!
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,68008.0.html
Def
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Contender #8 is also posted:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67945.0.html
There's only two left!
Def
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I suppose I can forgive you for missing the thread until now... after all, you are new here and not necessarily used to our ways.... :ahhh
Def
Yes as a newbie I guess I am aloud a few liberties :whistle:
:D
Proper spelling counts around here, noob..... :twak:
:P
Oooh, a person from NJ pointing out grammar issues! Smurf is about to get real!
:ahhh
Def
:twak: My written English is quite good. When I'm speaking, on the other hand..... ;)
Well what can I say, my written is almost as bad as my verbal :D
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So it looks like the $5:Challenge is coming up short by two tools.
Contenders 3 and 6 still have not arrived, long after all of the others have, so I'm considering them a write off.
I'll be leaving bad feedback for both sellers but I think I'm over my 45 days for Paypal, so I'll have to eat the roughly $7 I may have lost on them.
I'll do up a summary for the tools this week now that I've gotten some use out of them.
Def