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Re: Multitool help
Reply #30 on: July 18, 2016, 05:12:22 PM
I should have also mentioned my SwissTool. For fit and finish, you will not find a better MT, I guarantee it!!

All the tools are top notch, and it has what I consider to be the best tool load out. The only problem I have with it is the small cutters on the pliers. They cut very well, but they're too small. The ST300 has perfect sized cutters.


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Re: Multitool help
Reply #31 on: July 19, 2016, 01:53:33 AM
So I found a way to get both  :tu:

I picked up a brand new surge today with a gift card and sale.

And I'm in the process of getting a used ST300 for 20 dollars.

I will try and do a write up onorth both and comparison but gotta say if the ST feels similar ( or better as said by some) I'm gonna love both.

Initial playing around tho and I realize the scissors on the surge don't cut much.. barely touched the package it came in... ?

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Re: Multitool help
Reply #32 on: July 19, 2016, 02:16:30 AM
Everyone has the right idea. St3 or the Surge. Both have their own advantages. You can't go wrong with either.

But, one thing to note is the surge you can't carry (on the tool) both the file and saw simultaneous, which is a drawback imo.
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Re: Multitool help
Reply #33 on: July 19, 2016, 02:36:39 AM
Quote from: 35se on July 19, 2016, 01:53:33 AM
So I found a way to get both  :tu:

I picked up a brand new surge today with a gift card and sale.

And I'm in the process of getting a used ST300 for 20 dollars.

I will try and do a write up onorth both and comparison but gotta say if the ST feels similar ( or better as said by some) I'm gonna love both.

Initial playing around tho and I realize the scissors on the surge don't cut much.. barely touched the package it came in... ?

My experience with the Surge's scissors has been entirely positive. They're sharp, precise, and very strong. Hopefully you didn't get a lemon... Are you a lefty by any chance?
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Re: Multitool help
Reply #34 on: July 19, 2016, 03:39:20 AM
Quote from: WoodsDuck on July 19, 2016, 02:36:39 AM
My experience with the Surge's scissors has been entirely positive. They're sharp, precise, and very strong. Hopefully you didn't get a lemon... Are you a lefty by any chance?

Mine too, I have never had any issues with a Surge scissors, and I use mine a lot. Best cutter for cable ties. I am a lefty too.  :whistle:

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Re: Multitool help
Reply #35 on: July 19, 2016, 04:13:11 AM
Not a lefty. And hopefully I didn't get a bad one. I will continue to test it out and hopefully do a video review soon.

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Re: Multitool help
Reply #36 on: July 19, 2016, 04:36:24 AM
Like the other said. Surge scissors excellent. Better than wave's
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Re: Multitool help
Reply #37 on: July 19, 2016, 11:18:05 AM
Quote from: 35se on July 19, 2016, 01:53:33 AM
So I found a way to get both  :tu:

It's the MTO way.  You're a fast learner. :tu:
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Re: Multitool help
Reply #38 on: July 19, 2016, 11:32:48 AM
Quote from: 35se on July 19, 2016, 01:53:33 AM
So I found a way to get both  :tu:

Nice one, they will both be great, well the surge will that's for sure  :D

And so begins your decent into black hole that is acquiring multitools.

They are like pringles, once you pop you can't stop  :rofl:
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Re: Multitool help
Reply #39 on: July 19, 2016, 12:00:59 PM
Quote from: hiraethus on July 19, 2016, 11:18:05 AM
Quote from: 35se on July 19, 2016, 01:53:33 AM
So I found a way to get both  :tu:

It's the MTO way.  You're a fast learner. :tu:

Yep what Hiraethus said :cheers: Give us your thoughts on both after you have had time to use both a bit :tu:
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Re: Multitool help
Reply #40 on: August 31, 2016, 04:20:02 PM
So wanted to put some good time and work into my surge before reviewing it.  But this happened today.
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Re: Multitool help
Reply #41 on: August 31, 2016, 04:23:20 PM
OM flippin' G! How did that happen?

Are you going to send it back to LM?
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Re: Multitool help
Reply #42 on: August 31, 2016, 04:24:39 PM
Wow! Bad cast?
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Re: Multitool help
Reply #43 on: August 31, 2016, 04:27:22 PM
All might not be lost if you magnetise the remaining jaw - you could use it to pick up ferrous objects.
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Re: Multitool help
Reply #44 on: August 31, 2016, 04:39:42 PM
Quote from: magentus on August 31, 2016, 04:23:20 PM
OM flippin' G! How did that happen?

Are you going to send it back to LM?

Yes I am going to try. I don't have the receipt though so I'm not sure if I'm able to. But I can't afford to pretty much throw away a 100 dollar tool.

It wasn't even a rough job. I was changing locks and needed to pry a little piece off and snap.

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Re: Multitool help
Reply #45 on: August 31, 2016, 04:41:26 PM
I've heard the LM warranty is pretty good - others with experience will chime in soon.
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Reply #46 on: August 31, 2016, 04:48:34 PM
Wow, I've never seen that. How hard were you prying with it? Must be a bad cast to do that.  If leatherman won't cover it then message Loki-mobile off here, he had some plier heads for sale in the trade section. I would think LM will replace it though.
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Re: Multitool help
Reply #47 on: August 31, 2016, 05:18:19 PM
Quote from: 35se on August 31, 2016, 04:39:42 PM
Quote from: magentus on August 31, 2016, 04:23:20 PM
OM flippin' G! How did that happen?

Are you going to send it back to LM?

Yes I am going to try. I don't have the receipt though so I'm not sure if I'm able to. But I can't afford to pretty much throw away a 100 dollar tool.

It wasn't even a rough job. I was changing locks and needed to pry a little piece off and snap.
No need for a receipt. The tool itself has a 25 year warranty. Give them a call, tell them what happened and send it in.
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Re: Multitool help
Reply #48 on: August 31, 2016, 05:21:50 PM
Quote from: ducttapetech on August 31, 2016, 05:18:19 PM
Quote from: 35se on August 31, 2016, 04:39:42 PM
Quote from: magentus on August 31, 2016, 04:23:20 PM
OM flippin' G! How did that happen?

Are you going to send it back to LM?

Yes I am going to try. I don't have the receipt though so I'm not sure if I'm able to. But I can't afford to pretty much throw away a 100 dollar tool.

It wasn't even a rough job. I was changing locks and needed to pry a little piece off and snap.
No need for a receipt. The tool itself has a 25 year warranty. Give them a call, tell them what happened and send it in.
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Re: Multitool help
Reply #49 on: August 31, 2016, 08:42:26 PM
Quote from: Kevin Davey on August 31, 2016, 04:48:34 PM
Wow, I've never seen that. How hard were you prying with it? Must be a bad cast to do that.  If leatherman won't cover it then message Loki-mobile off here, he had some plier heads for sale in the trade section. I would think LM will replace it though.

Honesty not hard at all. It was pretty weird that it snapped the way it did. I've used crappy wally world brand pliers that have taken more pressure than it. So I'm hoping it's a flawed setc.

Sucks that I need it for my job but I can't afford to just replace it. Hah

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Reply #50 on: August 31, 2016, 09:05:35 PM
Can you post macro shot of that broken surface? I would love to see if it has something wrong with casting.
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Re: Multitool help
Reply #51 on: September 02, 2016, 08:54:19 PM
Here is a better picture of the break. If that's what you were asking for?
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