Paladin Tools

Chako · **on:** March 31, 2010, 02:44:49 AM

I am over the moon in finally getting these tools. I found out about them after I joined these forums, and wanted them. The time never seemed right to get them until now. I got these from TigerDirect.ca, the only online retailer that I could find that would ship them to Canada. The reason why I wanted these so badly at the time were two fold. They were made by SOG, which at the time of discovery, I didn’t have in my collection. Secondly, they were geared towards IT and Electrical market segments. In other words, they had a neat niche that not many tools specialize towards…particularly on the IT front.

I am going to start with the smallest and work our way up to the largest tool.

Paladin Power-Play PT 510
The PT 510 is based on a SOG Pocket PowerPlier. It outwardly looks like the PowerPlier except for the handle markings. Those markings hint at the specialization of this tool that differentiates it from the SOG PowerPlier The sheath is even based on the sheath for the PowerPlier design wise, differing only in the stamping on the product.

This photo of the front insert in the packaging states that the PT 510 has 18 functions.

SOG makes very nice quality tools. The Paladin is no exception.

This photo shows the back of the packaging listing the tool’s functions.

The PT 510 fanned out.

Paladin Power- Play PT 525
Next up the food chain, is the much larger PT 525. This tool outwardly looks like a SOG PowerLock, but with different markings and tools.

The front of the package is tastefully done. Note that the Pt 525 has 6 more functions than the PT 510.

The sheath is a bit odd, in that there is a place to put a few ¼ drive adaptors. These are accessible via an opening on either side of the sheath towards the bottom. This forms a tube that crosses from side to side. Weird. It looks like a SOG sheath otherwise.

Here, you can see the driver adapter nestled in its storage home. Getting it out is easy once you remove the tool from the sheath, It involves sticking a finger down there and pushing outwards on the um..er…sock. Be sure to have a hand ready to catch the adaptor as it exits. Not sure how handy this is once you are wearing the sheath.

Here is the back of the packaging listing all the functions.

The PT 525 fanned out.

Paladin Power-Play PT 540
Moving to the top of the food chain, is the massive PT 540. I do not think it is based on anything that SOG currently offers. I could be wrong on that, as my SOG knowledge is rather limited. All I can say is that it larger than the PT 525. Incidentally, they both share the same sheath.

As you can see by the packaging, the functions jump to 30.

Here is the back of the packaging.

If you open the packaging insert, you will find a nice diagram with a nice listing of all the functions.

The PT 540 fanned out.

Now you may wonder about the size differences. Well let us take a short tour of these 3 tools.

Here, you see the size differences between the 3 Paladin tools. The PT 510 is on the left, the PT 525 in the middle, and the PT 540 on the right.

Rotate90 degrees, we now can see their edge. Note the nut drive on the PT 540’s handle.

Looks like I messed up on the PT 540’s orientation. Anyways, the front of all these tools have Paladin markings. The back side have ruler markings.

Showing the other side, except for the PT540,which shows the same nut driver. In reality, the other handle has a different size nut driver. Oh well, you get the idea.

Another size comparison shot.

Note that the pliers get more feature rich and complex with each successive model.

Well that concludes this little photo romp through the Paladin lineup. I am impressed with each in the series. Mind you, I do like SOG tools in general, and these definitely do not disappoint.

Kmarr · **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2010, 02:50:37 AM

WOWEEEY! I do so enjoy the pt 540, been looking into one. what was the total cost with shipping? had to be quite the shiny penny...

Chako · **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2010, 03:04:11 AM

I am not telling.

Charger · **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2010, 03:30:00 AM

wow that last one looks like it was arnold schwarzennegger in a former life. Terminated!

Is the tip of the 540's pliers labelled "drywall punch" on the card?

cliosguy · **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2010, 03:33:52 AM

a ponchadora

nice, ive been wanting a PT-510 and a PT-540 for a while

BTW what is the "StopLock" in the 540 for? i think someone said it sometime ago but i forgot

theyre all fanned

Kmarr · **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2010, 03:39:04 AM

I never saw this before, but the pt 540 looks like it'd pinch the hand pretty good

Freudian Frog · **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2010, 03:49:05 AM

PT-540 is cool.

Poncho65 · **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2010, 04:21:06 AM

Thanks for the pics Chako

I have a 510 that I got for a very good deal but I would love to have a 540

I would take a 525 as well though

The 1 I have is very nice so I am sure that the other models are as good and probably better

Crouton · **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2010, 04:47:13 AM

Nice post Chako, I've been thinking for quite a while that I would end up getting the PT-540. After reading your post I'm more inclined to get the PT-525.

All three are great additions to your collection.

MultiMat · **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2010, 04:47:44 AM

I reckon the PT-540 should come with a warning , user must wear steel cap boots when using this tool, drop that thing on your foot

As for only 30functions

31.Extended Drywall Punch(take 2 steps back & throw PT-540 at wall requiring removal)
32.Instant man hole maker(drop PT-540 whilst in roof space)

I wonder how popular these MT's are with telco/IT people

Smitty44 · **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2010, 05:35:58 AM

Thanks again Chako for an other photo op of a great set of tools.

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donvito · **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2010, 06:10:01 AM

Thx Chako, great post and pics

AHB · **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2010, 06:15:50 AM

Quote from: Chako on March 31, 2010, 03:04:11 AM

I am not telling.

Erhh, Why..?

Great thread btw..

Chako · **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2010, 12:10:01 PM

Thanks everyone.

AHB, because it has come to my attention that some perceive me as a braggart on this forum, which I most certainly am not. So I am going to be gun shy with information like that, including what items I am expecting to acquire in the future.

MultiMat, no clue. I do know that the IT folks who work at my School Board definitely do not use them. As for the palm pinch of the 540, can’t say it is bad for that. I think the size of the MT sort of helps in that regard.

AHB · **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2010, 05:03:58 PM

Quote from: Chako on March 31, 2010, 12:10:01 PM

AHB, because it has come to my attention that some perceive me as a braggart on this forum, which I most certainly am not. So I am going to be gun shy with information like that, including what items I am expecting to acquire in the future.

There was just a price discussion on exactly the PT-540 here: Click, so I just asked so prices abroad could be compared..

Very nice trio, and after seeing this I have to get the 525 too..

Zed · **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2010, 07:30:04 PM

Quote from: AHB on March 31, 2010, 05:03:58 PM

Quote from: Chako on March 31, 2010, 12:10:01 PM
AHB, because it has come to my attention that some perceive me as a braggart on this forum, which I most certainly am not. So I am going to be gun shy with information like that, including what items I am expecting to acquire in the future.
There was just a price discussion on exactly the PT-540 here: Click, so I just asked so prices abroad could be compared..
Very nice trio, and after seeing this I have to get the 525 too..

very nice pics chako, 540 is my favourite , so do these cost alot less in the states ?

paul

Kmarr · **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2010, 08:44:55 PM

Ahem.....

Dearest Chako,
STOP POSTING MODEL SHOTS OF YOUR TOOLS!!!

I lusted over that pt-540 so much I just bought one

There goes dinner for a week!

Medic82 · **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2010, 09:09:25 PM

Nice work Chako and nice pics

Poncho65 · **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2010, 11:09:56 PM

Quote from: Zed on March 31, 2010, 07:30:04 PM

Quote from: AHB on March 31, 2010, 05:03:58 PM
Quote from: Chako on March 31, 2010, 12:10:01 PM
AHB, because it has come to my attention that some perceive me as a braggart on this forum, which I most certainly am not. So I am going to be gun shy with information like that, including what items I am expecting to acquire in the future.
There was just a price discussion on exactly the PT-540 here: Click, so I just asked so prices abroad could be compared..
Very nice trio, and after seeing this I have to get the 525 too..

very nice pics chako, 540 is my favourite , so do these cost alot less in the states ?

paul

I believe that they are a bit pricey here as well

but I have never really priced them

I may have 2 find out though and pick up 1 of the bigger models though

Chako · **Reply #19 on:** April 01, 2010, 12:04:26 AM

AHB, just check TigerDirect.CA to find out their prices for comparison.

Sorry Kmarr. I will try to post less photos in the future.

AHB · **Reply #20 on:** April 01, 2010, 12:21:32 AM

Quote from: Chako on April 01, 2010, 12:04:26 AM

AHB, just check TigerDirect.CA to find out their prices for comparison.

Sorry Kmarr. I will try to post less photos in the future.

Just did, Chako..

They're actually a bit pricey everywhere...

And don't listen to Kmarr..

Crouton · **Reply #21 on:** April 01, 2010, 12:26:16 AM

Quote from: Chako on March 31, 2010, 12:10:01 PM

AHB, because it has come to my attention that some perceive me as a braggart on this forum, which I most certainly am not.

Chako, you can't help it your collection is so awesome. Keep posting all the pics and information you see fit so the rest of us can collect vicariously through you. You and your collection are an asset to the forum.

Kmarr · **Reply #22 on:** April 01, 2010, 01:07:40 AM

Quote from: AHB on April 01, 2010, 12:21:32 AM

Quote from: Chako on April 01, 2010, 12:04:26 AM
AHB, just check TigerDirect.CA to find out their prices for comparison.

Sorry Kmarr. I will try to post less photos in the future.
Just did, Chako.. They're actually a bit pricey everywhere...
And don't listen to Kmarr..

I agree

I've been craving a pt-540 for quite some time and your pics gave me the push I needed.
....also never considered a gerber until I saw your Gerber Pictoral thread

Chako · **Reply #23 on:** April 01, 2010, 01:38:20 AM

parnass · **Reply #24 on:** April 01, 2010, 05:33:40 AM

I am reminded of Paladin, the main character in the old TV western series Have Gun, Will Travel.

Kmarr · **Reply #25 on:** April 02, 2010, 02:16:05 AM

hey chako, I'm thinking of mod ideas for my pt-540 but I never actually saw the tool locking mechanism from the inside. Mine won't be comming for a couple days(SNAILMAIL!) so could you take a picture of the inside with the tools out?

Much appreciated

Blackbeard · **Reply #26 on:** April 02, 2010, 04:21:43 AM

540 is cool, but they want over $120 on ebay for it, have no idea where else you could find one, but that is simply too much.

Blackbeard · **Reply #27 on:** April 02, 2010, 04:25:12 AM

hmmmm just did search on nextag, seems home depot and sears sells them online for about $102/$107 + Shipping and probably tax, still too much for my blood.

Kmarr · **Reply #28 on:** April 02, 2010, 09:18:29 AM

I think they pack such a high price is cuz there's a scrapyard's worth of steel in it and It has to be made by paladin themselves. The 525 and 510 are both using sogs stock models and just vamping them up. The pt 540 is an entirely new design and costs much money to produce $:-\$

Screwtape · **Reply #29 on:** April 02, 2010, 10:37:29 AM

I think it's interesting that the 540 has recesses in the handles for the tool covers to sit in, I always felt that the powerlock covers where an afterthought and the tool had much better form factor with them removed. Mine sits kinda funny when closed if they are on.

Great to see that Paladin are actually moving the design forward I hope SOG have taken note

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