General thoughts on the Hybrid?

Benner · **on:** March 27, 2008, 07:27:11 PM

I have just found out that the wife has ordered me a Hybrid as it was my birthday the other day and the original present she had ordered for me had fallen through.

As I know nothing about this tool and really had no interest in pruners until Bob did his thread on the Genus, what are the general thoughts on it?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2008, 07:32:03 PM

I love you missus

I've never seen one in the flesh, but I do know there one of the few LM, that genuinly interest me

Benner · **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2008, 07:36:27 PM

Quote from: micky d on March 27, 2008, 07:32:03 PM

I love you missus

I've never seen one in the flesh, but I do know there one of the few LM, that genuinly interest me

Yeah she's not bad.

Apparently she had originally ordered me a SAK with a USB but for some reason she had to cancel. I can't say I am disappointed with that as I am not too keen on tools with electronics.

I had never really looked into one until now. It looks quite handy actually. She only ordered it because it was yellow.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2008, 08:10:36 PM

Could have done with it today

Benner · **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2008, 08:43:14 PM

Quote from: micky d on March 27, 2008, 08:10:36 PM

Could have done with it today

I know.

Guess we will just have to do it all again!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2008, 08:49:17 PM

Quote from: Benner on March 27, 2008, 08:43:14 PM

Quote from: micky d on March 27, 2008, 08:10:36 PM
Could have done with it today

I know.

Guess we will just have to do it all again!

That we will mate

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2008, 09:33:41 PM

I like the Hybrid. With the exception of one implement (the long bud cutter doodad) just about all of it's functions would work well in a survival or bushcrafting situation. In addition, none of the implements lock, so you will have no worries about the law. One word of warning though- just about anything that goes into those jaws will get cut, so be careful of fingers, electrical cords, headphones etc.

And don't let the wife catch you in the larder with the nanny if the Hybrid is around!

Def

Benner · **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2008, 09:36:49 PM

Quote from: Defender on March 27, 2008, 09:33:41 PM

And don't let the wife catch you in the larder with the nanny if the Hybrid is around!

Def

Thanks for the heads up!

What is the sheath like?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2008, 10:07:08 PM

Quote from: Defender on March 27, 2008, 09:33:41 PM

And don't let the wife catch you in the larder with the nanny if the Hybrid is around!

Def

I winced when I read that

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2008, 10:45:10 PM

The sheath isn't great for EDC- it's a purpose or job oriented tool designed for easy access. The top is open and the Hybrid is easily accessed but also fairly easy to fall out. It's meant for florists to use at work so it's easy to fire in and out of the sheath. It stores in the open position and doesn't fit the sheath when the tool is closed, so if you want to carry it elsewhere (and it seems to me this would be a nice option) you will need to buy a seperate sheath. As to what will fit it, well your guess is as good as mine.

Def

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2008, 10:47:49 PM

Quote from: Defender on March 27, 2008, 10:45:10 PM

The sheath isn't great for EDC- it's a purpose or job oriented tool designed for easy access. The top is open and the Hybrid is easily accessed but also fairly easy to fall out. It's meant for florists to use at work so it's easy to fire in and out of the sheath. It stores in the open position and doesn't fit the sheath when the tool is closed, so if you want to carry it elsewhere (and it seems to me this would be a nice option) you will need to buy a seperate sheath. As to what will fit it, well your guess is as good as mine.

Def

Does the tool lock in the closed position ( yes I know I should read the review, but I'm tired and lazy

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Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #11 on:** March 27, 2008, 10:57:05 PM

Nope. The only lock on the Hybrid locks the shears closed for safety.

Def

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #12 on:** March 27, 2008, 10:58:25 PM

Quote from: Defender on March 27, 2008, 10:57:05 PM

Nope. The only lock on the Hybrid locks the shears closed for safety.

Def

Sorry thats what I meant

(not having a lot of luck with this posting malarky tonight, I guess all that hail did some damage

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joebw · **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2008, 11:49:57 PM

Hi,

I really like all three of the L'Man pruners. The Hybrid was my first purchase. The early one I got had loctite failure problems resulting in blade locking. Leatherman fixed mine and changed from loctited pinion to a lock-nut design.

I took my Vista (with lock-nut) to Maine last fall. Was far better than the Gerber that I used the year before on deer stands.

Like Bob, I ordered the Genus. With the snow and all, no cheer here. However, this is a class machine.

Any of the three are top-notch for me. The Genius is a bit more money, but I love mine.

Joe

J-sews · **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2008, 01:33:19 AM

Yep, the Hybrid is a good'un.

The knife blade thingy could have been a bit longer for sure, but that's my only suggestion for improvement.

Benner · **Reply #15 on:** March 28, 2008, 10:05:43 AM

Sounds like she might have picked me a goodun then.

It might turn up this morning so I'll let you know what I think.

Benner · **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2008, 07:10:37 PM

Well no Hybrid today.

Maybe tomorrow.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #17 on:** March 28, 2008, 07:23:56 PM

I think you've had all your good news for one day

Benner · **Reply #18 on:** March 28, 2008, 07:28:18 PM

Quote from: micky d on March 28, 2008, 07:23:56 PM

I think you've had all your good news for one day

Well a Hybrid would have been the icing on the cake.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #19 on:** March 28, 2008, 07:29:22 PM

Quote from: Benner on March 28, 2008, 07:28:18 PM

Quote from: micky d on March 28, 2008, 07:23:56 PM
I think you've had all your good news for one day

Well a Hybrid would have been the icing on the cake.

Or you just being greedy

Benner · **Reply #20 on:** March 28, 2008, 07:31:31 PM

Quote from: micky d on March 28, 2008, 07:29:22 PM

Quote from: Benner on March 28, 2008, 07:28:18 PM
Quote from: micky d on March 28, 2008, 07:23:56 PM
I think you've had all your good news for one day

Well a Hybrid would have been the icing on the cake.
Or you just being greedy

Probably. And I don't care.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #21 on:** March 28, 2008, 07:32:22 PM

Ah the greed of youth

J-sews · **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2008, 09:01:36 PM

So I take it you haven't received the Hybrid yet Ben?

Benner · **Reply #23 on:** March 30, 2008, 09:06:37 PM

Quote from: J-sews on March 30, 2008, 09:01:36 PM

So I take it you haven't received the Hybrid yet Ben?

No.

Funny next day delivery ey?!

Fingers crossed for tomorrow.

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #24 on:** March 30, 2008, 09:43:29 PM

Quote from: Benner on March 30, 2008, 09:06:37 PM

Quote from: J-sews on March 30, 2008, 09:01:36 PM
So I take it you haven't received the Hybrid yet Ben?

No. Funny next day delivery ey?!

Fingers crossed for tomorrow.

That's the standard escape clause. The exact which next day is never specified.