thanks MUCH, boss! I didn't see them on the wiki, and i did search. That just demonstrates how lame are my research abilities.I appreciate the effort and gesture a lot, and will post a pic of the Blacktip in my pocket today to celebrate that. (Image removed from quote.)have a nice day you all!
Wow that is a big MT I wished SOG had persued the removable cutters more but I guess it just wasn't meant to be At least there are still a few of these floating around Thanks for the pics Boss
Stupid question, but why was it recalled?
Quote from: Pablo O'Brien on November 29, 2016, 10:41:09 PMStupid question, but why was it recalled? The compound leverage, coupled with the sheer size of the head meant that there were a lot of forces working against it, especially with the center portion cut out to make room for the carbide inserts. It was literally too powerful for itself, and the heads had a higher failure rate than SOG was happy with, so they were recalled and the replacement models have more typical molded cutters as part of the head.From the center of the pivot to the tip of the nose, the head is 2 3/4 inches or 7cm long. That's almost a long enough lever for Archimedes to move the world.... Def
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 30, 2016, 12:20:46 AMQuote from: Pablo O'Brien on November 29, 2016, 10:41:09 PMStupid question, but why was it recalled? The compound leverage, coupled with the sheer size of the head meant that there were a lot of forces working against it, especially with the center portion cut out to make room for the carbide inserts. It was literally too powerful for itself, and the heads had a higher failure rate than SOG was happy with, so they were recalled and the replacement models have more typical molded cutters as part of the head.From the center of the pivot to the tip of the nose, the head is 2 3/4 inches or 7cm long. That's almost a long enough lever for Archimedes to move the world.... DefUm.... the lever should be measured to the back of the handle
Every time I see one of these, it makes me sad that I didn't jump on them when they were readily available (and also, pretty cheap). Not terribly practical for me, but just for the sheer joy of having it; like owning a Ferrari. I'm living vicariously through Peacent's photos.
Just a contribution to the thread:- The BlackTip with the carbide wire cutter model # is 83534- The BlackTip without the carbide wire cutter model # is 11752177I now have both versions of this monster muahahaha muahahaha
Nice chrono When you get time could we get pics of them together
Quote from: Poncho65 on December 05, 2016, 04:28:17 PMNice chrono When you get time could we get pics of them together Will do, chief But I have to wait until probably the end of the week if the USPS does not screw up on delivery. Only have the carbide-cutter version at hand.
Quote from: chrono on December 05, 2016, 06:09:48 PMQuote from: Poncho65 on December 05, 2016, 04:28:17 PMNice chrono When you get time could we get pics of them together Will do, chief But I have to wait until probably the end of the week if the USPS does not screw up on delivery. Only have the carbide-cutter version at hand.No problem they are just cool looking tools though
It is weird. I just mentioned about my BT with carbide cutter, and look at this fresh listing on eBay today: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Tip-by-SOG-Fishermans-Multi-Tool-carbide-inserts-West-Marine-/282281301271 Like wow, what coincidence? That one is exactly like what I have. Wonder if he pulled info from this thread No I am not bruce909