Show off your off brands, knockoffs and cheapos

Chako · **Reply #30 on:** February 05, 2014, 05:38:25 PM

Yes, some of the stranger tools out there are found in this category. That first is a Jeep Tool. It is odd all around. More of a full size knife with added pliers and other functions. That middle one is a very unique fishing multi-tool. That last one is one of the more unique survival kits I have seen. Inside that black container is a small survival kit...fishing gear, fire starting matches, etc.

Here is a link to it...

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=46147.msg750633#msg750633

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #31 on:** February 05, 2014, 06:32:16 PM

Ahhh!! Cheap-o-lanche!!!!

There are some VERY cool (as in unusual and interesting) tools in there, Chako.

Yadda · **Reply #32 on:** February 05, 2014, 08:49:19 PM

Quote from: Chako on February 05, 2014, 01:59:29 PM

And even more...

Okay, I'm being lazy rather than try to find an original thread please give me some background on this one. It appeals to me in some strange way.

Yadda · **Reply #33 on:** February 05, 2014, 08:53:54 PM

Quote from: Chako on February 05, 2014, 01:56:29 PM

A few more...

I didn't realize Sheffield had produced a Crunch Clone.

Circa?

?

Yadda · **Reply #34 on:** February 05, 2014, 09:00:22 PM

Quote from: Lynn LeFey on February 05, 2014, 06:32:16 PM

There are some VERY cool (as in unusual and interesting) tools in there, Chako.

I agree with Lynn. Very cool!

Although not common some of those weren't that cheap. The Topeaks and the Radius? in particular if I recall correctly. If you found a less expensive path for those please share!

Chako · **Reply #35 on:** February 05, 2014, 09:15:16 PM

Those fall into off brands as far as multi-tools go in my books. Never said they were all cheap.

That is not a crunch copy Yadda. It is a copy of the Kershaw A100.

I rechecked my photos. I do not see a Gerber Radius anywhere in here?

Etherealicer · **Reply #36 on:** February 05, 2014, 09:52:18 PM

Quote from: Chako on February 05, 2014, 05:38:25 PM

Yes, some of the stranger tools out there are found in this category. That first is a Jeep Tool. It is odd all around. More of a full size knife with added pliers and other functions. That middle one is a very unique fishing multi-tool. That last one is one of the more unique survival kits I have seen. Inside that black container is a small survival kit...fishing gear, fire starting matches, etc.

Here is a link to it...

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=46147.msg750633#msg750633

Thanks for the info, that kit is truly something.

Chako · **Reply #37 on:** February 05, 2014, 10:58:47 PM

You are welcome.

Those Topeaks I included because they tend to stick with bicycle tools. Those however are Topeak McGuyvers, the only Topeak multi-tool designed for survival that I know. All others are bike tools.

Yadda · **Reply #38 on:** February 06, 2014, 12:12:01 AM

Quote from: Chako on February 05, 2014, 09:15:16 PM

Never said they were all cheap.

Agreed. Just noting, some of these are one offs, but they are expensive.

Yadda · **Reply #39 on:** February 06, 2014, 12:14:39 AM

http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Leather%20Projects/IMG_1160small-1.jpg.html#/user/Chako_photo/media/Leather%20Projects/IMG_1160small-1.jpg.html?&_suid=13916417476940704600938470002

I can't remember the name on this one. I thought is was Radius(?), but obviously I was wrong

Yadda · **Reply #40 on:** February 06, 2014, 12:17:11 AM

Quote from: Chako on February 05, 2014, 09:15:16 PM

That is not a crunch copy Yadda. It is a copy of the Kershaw A100.

Doh! I stand corrected. Thanks!

Chako · **Reply #41 on:** February 06, 2014, 12:46:29 AM

One-offs?

I think that is wrong. they are all production multi-tools.

Ah that one. That is a Switch by Quirky. Not a cheap tool...but definitely off brand.

Yadda · **Reply #42 on:** February 06, 2014, 04:35:37 AM

Quote from: Chako on February 06, 2014, 12:46:29 AM

One-offs? I think that is wrong.

No slight intended.

The Quirky.... Could not remember the name. Another great tool name.

Yadda · **Reply #43 on:** February 06, 2014, 05:42:38 AM

My recently acquired Dewalts.

Yadda · **Reply #44 on:** February 06, 2014, 05:44:53 AM

A "super pen" from Duluth Trading.

Yadda · **Reply #45 on:** February 06, 2014, 05:47:00 AM

Klutch electrician's multitool.

Yadda · **Reply #46 on:** February 06, 2014, 05:50:05 AM

Two different pocket clip multis made with Japanese stainless steel.

Yadda · **Reply #47 on:** February 06, 2014, 05:51:19 AM

A Husky set.

Yadda · **Reply #48 on:** February 06, 2014, 05:53:39 AM

A poorly made PST knockoff. Labeled Pro-Case. Unlike Lynn I can't destroy the bad ones.

Yadda · **Reply #49 on:** February 06, 2014, 05:57:08 AM

A 99 cent Husky, Micra knockoff.

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #50 on:** February 06, 2014, 07:00:44 AM

Quote from: Yadda on February 06, 2014, 05:53:39 AM

A poorly made PST knockoff. Labeled Pro-Case. Unlike Lynn I can't destroy the bad ones.

Oh... that one doesn't rate anywhere NEAR bad enough on my radar to deserve destruction. The ones I destroy half destroy themselves first. Open blade, pin falls out, all tools on one side fall onto floor... that kind of thing.

Check out the review on the 'High Uinta' I posted above. I'm sure it's every bit as bad as your PST knockoff.

Also... I kinda like PST knockoffs.

Yadda · **Reply #51 on:** February 06, 2014, 07:19:25 PM

Quote from: Lynn LeFey on February 06, 2014, 07:00:44 AM

Quote from: Yadda on February 06, 2014, 05:53:39 AM
A poorly made PST knockoff. Labeled Pro-Case. Unlike Lynn I can't destroy the bad ones.

Oh... that one doesn't rate anywhere NEAR bad enough on my radar to deserve destruction. The ones I destroy half destroy themselves first. Open blade, pin falls out, all tools on one side fall onto floor... that kind of thing.

Check out the review on the 'High Uinta' I posted above. I'm sure it's every bit as bad as your PST knockoff.

Also... I kinda like PST knockoffs.

This one does have half a missing pin. The tools didn't fall out, but one side of the pin is completely missing. It is a really smurfy tool, but I keep it in my backpack for messy jobs and as a loaner. If someone were to borrow it and never return it I would consider my luck changed for the better.