Post by: smiller43147 on January 11, 2016, 05:38:04 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 12, 2016, 01:47:46 AM
Def
Post by: NKlamerus on January 12, 2016, 03:05:36 AM
Couldn't we send an administrator or moderator if Grant can't make it? Or is it not a swap type deal?
Post by: Pacu on January 12, 2016, 03:11:29 AM
Post by: Max Archer on January 12, 2016, 07:32:44 AM
Post by: dks on January 12, 2016, 07:49:39 AM
From past experience in the forum, if a member can go there and report I think Grant should be able to help them with tickets, contacts etc (no money).
Post by: sLaughterMed on January 12, 2016, 02:47:02 PM
In the old days MTO was represented yearly at shot, but nobody has been there for a few years now, since the schrade tough tool incident.Are you referring to the incident where J-Sews crushed one with his bare hands? I thought that was just one he bought. Are you telling me he did that at Shot Show, to a display piece?
From past experience in the forum, if a member can go there and report I think Grant should be able to help them with tickets, contacts etc (no money).
Post by: NKlamerus on January 12, 2016, 03:46:59 PM
I gotta hear this story!!In the old days MTO was represented yearly at shot, but nobody has been there for a few years now, since the schrade tough tool incident.Are you referring to the incident where J-Sews crushed one with his bare hands? I thought that was just one he bought. Are you telling me he did that at Shot Show, to a display piece?
From past experience in the forum, if a member can go there and report I think Grant should be able to help them with tickets, contacts etc (no money).
Post by: Smashie on January 12, 2016, 04:10:10 PM
I gotta hear this story!!In the old days MTO was represented yearly at shot, but nobody has been there for a few years now, since the schrade tough tool incident.Are you referring to the incident where J-Sews crushed one with his bare hands? I thought that was just one he bought. Are you telling me he did that at Shot Show, to a display piece?
From past experience in the forum, if a member can go there and report I think Grant should be able to help them with tickets, contacts etc (no money).
I'm going to guess at this being the incident in question http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,34807
Post by: sLaughterMed on January 12, 2016, 04:23:35 PM
Thats the one. I had forgotten that happened at SHOT Show. No wonder they dont want us back.I gotta hear this story!!In the old days MTO was represented yearly at shot, but nobody has been there for a few years now, since the schrade tough tool incident.Are you referring to the incident where J-Sews crushed one with his bare hands? I thought that was just one he bought. Are you telling me he did that at Shot Show, to a display piece?
From past experience in the forum, if a member can go there and report I think Grant should be able to help them with tickets, contacts etc (no money).
I'm going to guess at this being the incident in question http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,34807
Post by: rdub934 on January 13, 2016, 10:46:21 PM
I gotta hear this story!!In the old days MTO was represented yearly at shot, but nobody has been there for a few years now, since the schrade tough tool incident.Are you referring to the incident where J-Sews crushed one with his bare hands? I thought that was just one he bought. Are you telling me he did that at Shot Show, to a display piece?
From past experience in the forum, if a member can go there and report I think Grant should be able to help them with tickets, contacts etc (no money).
I'm going to guess at this being the incident in question http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,34807
:rofl: That is hilarious. I would have done the same thing - take a few pics and then bolt
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 15, 2016, 02:10:38 PM
In the old days MTO was represented yearly at shot, but nobody has been there for a few years now, since the schrade tough tool incident.
From past experience in the forum, if a member can go there and report I think Grant should be able to help them with tickets, contacts etc (no money).
Originally I had planned to go this year, but my plans changed. Then, it looked like Megan would go for us, and we made arrangements for her father to go with her as her photographer. Then she got a job in Canadian Parliament and that killed that idea. I went back to my original plan of me trying to go, but since I am now injured I can't go to the corner store let alone Las Vegas.
We have also sent other people in the past, but it is something I really don't want to do again, for reasons I'd rather not mention openly.
And yes, the Tough Tool crushing was a display piece, at the Schrade booth. I don't think they even noticed to be honest.
Def
Post by: dks on January 15, 2016, 03:51:17 PM
Post by: eamo on January 15, 2016, 04:08:10 PM
I do sort of remember the last time someone was supposed to go and report........
and ?? at least link to the thread . . . .
Post by: Max Archer on January 17, 2016, 05:23:29 PM
Post by: rdub934 on January 19, 2016, 05:37:11 AM
Post by: Grathr on January 19, 2016, 07:44:02 PM
http://youtu.be/VbqZ8ekQ_Fw
Post by: dks on January 19, 2016, 08:01:33 PM
Post by: Grathr on January 19, 2016, 08:52:18 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 19, 2016, 09:07:30 PM
I have a swiza... Dont feel a need to get another.
I don't have a Swiza, and don't feel the need to get one :rofl:
I'm not seeing anything from SHOT on youtube that isn't gun related yet .... anyone picking up any whiffs on info on FB or Twitter or anywhere else?
Post by: hiraethus on January 19, 2016, 09:13:10 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 19, 2016, 09:35:34 PM
No piccies yet, but nice to see them putting a bladeless tool back on the market. I know we caught a sniff of this a while back, but nice to have confirmation. They really missed a trick not bringing something else out when they discoed the bladeless Fuse
I will however NOT be buying one :D
Post by: rdub934 on January 19, 2016, 10:12:09 PM
Post by: hiraethus on January 19, 2016, 10:16:22 PM
Post by: Gareth on January 19, 2016, 10:17:02 PM
Post by: rdub934 on January 19, 2016, 10:18:14 PM
"Leatherman the leading pliers based multitool company has announce a first responder version of the Skeletool known as the Rx. The knife features a serrated blade with more of a Sheep’s foot share in 154CM premium steel.
The tool features a carbide glass breaker instead of a Phillips screw driver, comes in emergency orange, and will start shipping in February."
I saw on another site that the orange is Ceracoat. The carbide glass breaker is a bit. Two things: 1) does this mean it will be available for sale 2) you have to have the tool open to use it - could be problematic trying to generate enough force in open mode.
Post by: rdub934 on January 19, 2016, 10:19:45 PM
What were you hoping for?
I figured this is what it would be, but I was hoping for bigger/better scissors. And maybe a bit driver.
Post by: Gareth on January 19, 2016, 10:24:06 PM
Info on the new Mora full tang is out from SHOT!
http://youtu.be/VbqZ8ekQ_Fw
I was ready to be cynical about this one, but I actually like the look of that. The blade shape looks a little different to me too.
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 19, 2016, 10:31:23 PM
I found a thumbnail of the Knifeless Rebar. I'm a little disappointed.
Doesn't look like they moved the nail nicks to line up with the handle cutouts.... which might look a little sloppy when all closed up :-\
Not surprised they went for Wave type scissors to standardise the range nd keep the inventory and tooling costs down.
Any news on a
Skeletool RX!!! Not that exciting, BUT IT'S ORANGE!!!!! :rofl:
"Leatherman the leading pliers based multitool company has announce a first responder version of the Skeletool known as the Rx. The knife features a serrated blade with more of a Sheep’s foot share in 154CM premium steel.
The tool features a carbide glass breaker instead of a Phillips screw driver, comes in emergency orange, and will start shipping in February."
I saw on another site that the orange is Ceracoat. The carbide glass breaker is a bit. Two things: 1) does this mean it will be available for sale 2) you have to have the tool open to use it - could be problematic trying to generate enough force in open mode.
Interesting tool progression there. Surprise they dropped the Phillips though, and not sure how you'd safely use a glass breaker in the same place. Must be removable though, as there's a bit stored in the handle
Post by: rdub934 on January 19, 2016, 10:44:57 PM
http://www.leatherman.com/skeletool-rx-464.html#start=12
http://www.leatherman.com/knifeless-rebar-465.html#start=11
Post by: Demel on January 19, 2016, 10:48:43 PM
Post by: rdub934 on January 19, 2016, 10:55:28 PM
Knifeless Rebar looks like a lot of wasted space on the file side
Agreed. If I were king of leatherman, I would have stuck something else in there, or at least put one of the flat drivers from the other side over there.
Post by: hiraethus on January 19, 2016, 10:55:39 PM
Post by: sLaughterMed on January 19, 2016, 10:57:07 PM
Post by: sLaughterMed on January 19, 2016, 10:59:36 PM
Or even the small bit driver. Nope. We get a washer there instead.Knifeless Rebar looks like a lot of wasted space on the file side
Agreed. If I were king of leatherman, I would have stuck something else in there, or at least put one of the flat drivers from the other side over there.
Post by: zimchaz on January 19, 2016, 11:00:24 PM
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Post by: Etherealicer on January 19, 2016, 11:01:50 PM
Forget all this stuff...... where's the alox with scissors?????????????It will come out end of February :cheers:
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Post by: rdub934 on January 19, 2016, 11:22:53 PM
http://www.gerbergear.com/content/download/301328/7617391/file/GG_2016_Full_Catalog_Digital.pdf
Post by: SteveC on January 19, 2016, 11:38:33 PM
Im kinda disappointed in the knifeless Rebar. They just threw some Wave scissors into it. This was Leathermans opportunity to add some awesome blade length scissors to this chassis. Id would have been happy even if it was just based off the Wingman design, with different pivots. Nope. There will be a nice big spacer where the serrated blade went too. They couldn't even be bothered to fit the mini bit driver In there.
And they want $20 more than the regular Rebar :facepalm:
Post by: rdub934 on January 20, 2016, 12:38:38 AM
"Victorinox adds a new member to their iconic red cellidor-handled knives. Called the “Walker,” the 84mm knife features three folding tools: a main blade; a wood saw; and a combination opener, flat-head screwdriver, and wire stripper. And of course, the cellidor scales also hide the classic tweezers and toothpick."
Post by: Zephon on January 20, 2016, 12:47:03 AM
http://knifenews.com/shot-show-2016-knives/
"Victorinox adds a new member to their iconic red cellidor-handled knives. Called the “Walker,” the 84mm knife features three folding tools: a main blade; a wood saw; and a combination opener, flat-head screwdriver, and wire stripper. And of course, the cellidor scales also hide the classic tweezers and toothpick."
Hope they make one with scissors --- the one pictured above is basically a Bantam with a saw, right? Or if not a Bantam with scissors, a Bantam with a metal saw/file....
Post by: kirk13 on January 20, 2016, 12:51:43 AM
http://knifenews.com/shot-show-2016-knives/
"Victorinox adds a new member to their iconic red cellidor-handled knives. Called the “Walker,” the 84mm knife features three folding tools: a main blade; a wood saw; and a combination opener, flat-head screwdriver, and wire stripper. And of course, the cellidor scales also hide the classic tweezers and toothpick."
Not exactly stop press news...Storky has had his ages now
Post by: rdub934 on January 20, 2016, 02:10:52 AM
Benchmade is at SHOT and have new stuff on display. Sounds like the Griptilian and Mini Grip are getting updated - G10 scales and 20CV blade steel. This news broke before SHOT but it sounds like they have the full updated line on display.
Post by: rdub934 on January 20, 2016, 02:14:19 AM
Day one magazine. Tim Leatherman front page.
Post by: rdub934 on January 20, 2016, 05:11:33 AM
Good detailed breakdown on the PowerPlay, available 1 March.
Post by: NKlamerus on January 20, 2016, 07:02:33 AM
Why not a Knife less Wave (their most popular MT, correct?) With outside scissors.
Post by: rdub934 on January 20, 2016, 07:43:44 AM
I don't understand the Knife less Rebar.
Why not a Knife less Wave (their most popular MT, correct?) With outside scissors.
A knifeless Wave would be awesome. Outside scissors :tu: but what about the other slot? A full length, outside-access bit driver would be cool
Post by: WWW on January 20, 2016, 08:18:34 AM
It is a renamed Lumberjack. And I agree, metal file would make a very interesting one.http://knifenews.com/shot-show-2016-knives/
"Victorinox adds a new member to their iconic red cellidor-handled knives. Called the “Walker,” the 84mm knife features three folding tools: a main blade; a wood saw; and a combination opener, flat-head screwdriver, and wire stripper. And of course, the cellidor scales also hide the classic tweezers and toothpick."
Hope they make one with scissors --- the one pictured above is basically a Bantam with a saw, right? Or if not a Bantam with scissors, a Bantam with a metal saw/file....
Post by: Demel on January 20, 2016, 12:21:18 PM
Post by: Gareth on January 20, 2016, 12:57:13 PM
Post by: Gareth on January 20, 2016, 01:27:27 PM
Ok, so the fact the glass breaker doesn't extend past the carabineer makes.....no sense whatsoever IMO. :think:
Post by: Etherealicer on January 20, 2016, 01:39:20 PM
Doesn't look like they moved the nail nicks to line up with the handle cutouts.... which might look a little sloppy when all closed up :-\You called it... looks sloppy (see video above).
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on January 20, 2016, 02:02:28 PM
Ok, so the fact the glass breaker doesn't extend past the carabineer makes.....no sense whatsoever IMO. :think:
As a Skeletool owner I just realized how big a fail that is :facepalm:
Post by: Etherealicer on January 20, 2016, 02:37:20 PM
I don't care, I will work in my Charge :D
Ok, so the fact the glass breaker doesn't extend past the carabineer makes.....no sense whatsoever IMO. :think:
As a Skeletool owner I just realized how big a fail that is :facepalm:
(http://worldseriesdreaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/blog3.jpg)
Post by: rdub934 on January 20, 2016, 03:47:22 PM
Ok, so the fact the glass breaker doesn't extend past the carabineer makes.....no sense whatsoever IMO. :think:
As a Skeletool owner I just realized how big a fail that is :facepalm:
Open tool. Grip lower arm with bit extending past palm. Hit window as hard as you can. Ok, great, but then the upper arm collapses down on your hand. The sharp-ish edges of the lower handle will feel great inside your tightly gripped palm upon impact.
I like the idea of a glass-breaker bit. I like that they actually developed a new bit for their bit drivers. But a ER skeletool could have been a lot better than this. That is really my biggest problem with the whole Skele-line, they leave a lot on the table with them.
Post by: sLaughterMed on January 20, 2016, 03:57:06 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVxajArjaS4:to: :poh: SOG where are the gear covers? What are you thinking? :twak:
Good detailed breakdown on the PowerPlay, available 1 March.
Post by: metasyntax on January 20, 2016, 04:15:11 PM
Post by: Fortytwo on January 20, 2016, 04:30:21 PM
Ok, so the fact the glass breaker doesn't extend past the carabineer makes.....no sense whatsoever IMO. :think:
It kinda makes sense though, the carbide tip would have killed pockets like crazy. The end result is a tool where the idea is better than the execution (have we seen that before?).
Post by: metasyntax on January 20, 2016, 04:33:38 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whdBmcVzm4s
Not a lot of surprises there. I got my Walker yesterday. :-)
Post by: Gareth on January 20, 2016, 04:55:49 PM
Post by: rdub934 on January 20, 2016, 08:19:03 PM
Post by: rdub934 on January 21, 2016, 02:10:26 AM
SHOT Daily - Day 2
SOG ad on page 19 that says "Year of the Multi-tool" with super tiny pictures of the SwitchPlier 2.0, PowerPlay, and Reactor - the same pictures we've been seeing for a while now. A little article on Leatherman on page 59. Talking about a new company image, or something. Otherwise, a lot of boom-sticks. Some knives. A lot of other gear.
Post by: rdub934 on January 21, 2016, 02:41:53 AM
http://knifenews.com/shot-show-2016-knives/
Post by: Demel on January 21, 2016, 03:56:44 AM
Huge stock photo of the Reactor, missing bolt and everything :facepalm:Interesting. It says both the powerplay and reactor are under $80 and 4oz
http://knifenews.com/shot-show-2016-knives/
Post by: rdub934 on January 21, 2016, 04:22:31 AM
Huge stock photo of the Reactor, missing bolt and everything :facepalm:Interesting. It says both the powerplay and reactor are under $80 and 4oz
http://knifenews.com/shot-show-2016-knives/
No way that weight is correct. But we can appreciate their optimism :rofl:
Post by: rdub934 on January 21, 2016, 07:35:10 AM
Finally, a good video, with lots of close up footage of the new multitool offerings from SOG. A good 360 degree look at the Reactor and PowerPlay.
Post by: Fortytwo on January 21, 2016, 11:12:01 AM
Huge stock photo of the Reactor, missing bolt and everything :facepalm:
http://knifenews.com/shot-show-2016-knives/
Does it really have to be a bolt there? Or rather, does it really have to be a head there? Could it simply be that the head is on the other side and the handle itself is threaded?
Post by: rdub934 on January 21, 2016, 04:46:06 PM
Huge stock photo of the Reactor, missing bolt and everything :facepalm:
http://knifenews.com/shot-show-2016-knives/
Does it really have to be a bolt there? Or rather, does it really have to be a head there? Could it simply be that the head is on the other side and the handle itself is threaded?
You are right! I think the bolt is behind the outer scale, because it is definitely missing in the video. Good catch :tu:
edit: well, not missing. but not visible from the outside, I suppose
Post by: SteveC on January 21, 2016, 08:48:45 PM
Post by: rdub934 on January 21, 2016, 10:30:44 PM
Shorter issue today. A lot of knives in this one, not as heavy on firearms today. Articles on Leatherman, Gerber, and SOG. I also saw an ad featuring Buck's new (just color?) Bow Tool.
Post by: rdub934 on January 23, 2016, 05:42:18 AM
Gerber video. Breaks down the Shortstack, which we has been out for a while, and a new sheath system they debuted at SHOT. The sheath is pretty interesting. It features a quiet-open flap, is expandable to the users need, and is of course MOLLE compatible.
Post by: getahl on January 23, 2016, 05:57:29 AM
The Reactor from SOG looks neat. The molded sheath from whatever tool was after the Reactor in the video pushed a mall ninja button in my brain.
Vic's video was underwhelming and frankly disappointing. Why were they showcasing old models?
Post by: Gareth on January 23, 2016, 04:33:23 PM
Post by: sLaughterMed on January 23, 2016, 06:38:04 PM
I'd say SOG has definitely taken the lead with bringing us new toys this year.For sure. Very excited about the prospect of a Skeletool without the ergonomic fails.
Post by: rdub934 on January 25, 2016, 06:09:33 AM
For posterity sake, here is the SHOT Daily Day 4. I didn't see anything multitool related, but their was a write up on Benchmade :tu:
I don't know if I used posterity correctly, and I don't care :rofl:
Post by: rdub934 on January 28, 2016, 05:15:30 AM
http://www.woodsmonkey.com/shot-show-day-1
http://www.woodsmonkey.com/shot-show-2016-day-2
http://www.woodsmonkey.com/shot-show-2016-day-3
http://www.woodsmonkey.com/shot-show-2016-day-4
Post by: acidhammer on January 28, 2016, 09:12:14 AM
Not sure if anyone else saw this one very Skeletool-ish but I still like it