KPT (Kampfer's Pocket Tool)

Kampfer · **on:** February 04, 2015, 08:38:02 PM

My vision of the perfect pocket tool.

MadPlumbarian · **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:12:25 PM

Quote from: Kampfer on February 04, 2015, 08:38:02 PM

My vision of the perfect pocket tool.
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Interesting, what's the open channel going passed the hex?
JR

Kampfer · **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:13:58 PM

It is tension bar to hold bit in place.

Etherealicer · **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:16:04 PM

Quote from: MadPlumbarian on February 04, 2015, 09:12:25 PM

Interesting, what's the open channel going passed the hex?
JR

Probably a spring, to hold the bit in place.

I like it

, except for the box-opener. I prefer to have no pointy edges so I can really just dump it into my pockets... Oh, and you are missing a pocket clip

Kampfer · **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:22:19 PM

I dont like the box opener, people carry this tool would EDC a knife anyway.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:24:07 PM

Box opener = pocket ripper

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:26:45 PM

I'm not much of a one piece tool fan, but to play along... any reason the upper part of the aligator wrench can't be a Phillips? As the centre line would be skewed to the rest of the tool, the flat driver shouldn't be an obstacle

JAfromMn · **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:27:41 PM

I like it

nice one Kampfer.

Kampfer · **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:31:19 PM

Revised

Etherealicer · **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:34:46 PM

I think all meant to have the Pillips in the line of the wrench, so you hold the KPT at an angle when using and thereby the flat screwdriver does not get into the way.

Btw. I would keep the evolution pictures for reference.

enki_ck · **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:38:16 PM

Quote from: Etherealicer on February 04, 2015, 09:34:46 PM

I think Al meant to have the Pillips in the line of the wrench, so you hold the KPT at an angle when using and thereby the flat screwdriver does not get into the way.

Btw. I would keep the evolution pictures for reference.

Yup.

DEFINITELY keeping the evolution pictures should be.

Otherwise the discussion looses it's meaning.

Kampfer · **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:38:31 PM

Quote from: Etherealicer on February 04, 2015, 09:34:46 PM

I think all meant to have the Pillips in the line of the wrench, so you hold the KPT at an angle when using and thereby the flat screwdriver does not get into the way.

Btw. I would keep the evolution pictures for reference.

Yea, that was the intend

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:43:33 PM

Quote from: Etherealicer on February 04, 2015, 09:34:46 PM

I think all meant to have the Pillips in the line of the wrench, so you hold the KPT at an angle when using and thereby the flat screwdriver does not get into the way.

Btw. I would keep the evolution pictures for reference.

Sorry if I wasn't clear, Etherealicer. I meant in-line/symetrical to the remaining material so thehead is formed evenly. So if the wrench formed an angle of 30 degrees, the centreline of the driver would be at 15 degrees

Kampfer · **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:49:34 PM

Drivers revised.

Etherealicer · **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:50:48 PM

I think we all meant the same

How about making on side of the scraper / pry-bar round (I kinda like the round side from my pocket-wrench, lots of applications)

Kampfer · **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:57:55 PM

Hard to please you guys.

Etherealicer · **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2015, 10:13:50 PM

Was more thinking about an asymetrical design

Kampfer · **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2015, 10:19:57 PM

Like it.

babola · **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2015, 10:58:38 PM

Not bad for a first draft.

The outward pointing screwdrivers are asking for trouble though, I'd make them parallel to the tool sides, but made one a tiny bit shorter than the other so they're not in a way. I feel 'pain' just by looking at them

That's however easier said than done, because the shorter screwdriver end will always "suffer" as the longer bit will be in the way.

As for the scraper/pry bar ends, I'd make them asymmetrical similar to what you did in your last photo but ensure the shorter pry tongue is finished in a way to be used as a large flat head screwdriver, so a little thicker than the other pry tongue.

For the bit tension bar....this could be designed in a way to double up as a pocket clip too. You could also add knurling or jimping on the inside of the bar.

Just some of my thoughts...that's all. Keep the dream going!

Kampfer · **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2015, 11:19:27 PM

I personally don't drivers at the ends of wrench.

babola · **Reply #20 on:** February 05, 2015, 12:45:03 AM

Quote from: Kampfer on February 04, 2015, 11:19:27 PM

I personally don't drivers at the ends of wrench.

No worries...

hellsing · **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2015, 10:01:54 AM

The first one is the best for me.

lister · **Reply #22 on:** February 07, 2015, 10:55:44 PM

Just to check, we are using PWII style teeth for the wrench? I mean this is the only style that makes sense to me...

Obi1shinobee · **Reply #23 on:** March 28, 2015, 03:17:05 AM

Quote from: Kampfer on February 04, 2015, 08:38:02 PM

My vision of the perfect pocket tool.
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kam i need one

cody6268 · **Reply #24 on:** June 20, 2015, 09:44:54 PM

Personally, I think this would be a good accompaniment to any thinner multitool that doesn't include accessories such a as a file. Plus, I wouldn't be afraid of getting this confiscated if I carry it in a place a knife isn't allowed, as there's no blade.

If this knife is ever offered for sale, I'll buy it!

One change is needed though. Since there's a slot for a screwdriver bit, the screwdrivers are a little redundant. I think the edges need to be flat and rounded off.