So, after a lot of long-term use of this tool, the plier pivot did finally go loose on me. But, I was beating on it and using it way beyond the intended capacity. The 1G blade seems to be better, the 2nd generation blade needs to be sharpened more often. Both are easy to sharpen and stay usably sharp for a good long time. The LED never did die a second time. Overall a good tool. The pliers are excellent, the phillips driver is excellent, the OHO bottle opener is a great party trick and I use it constantly. The blade is a C+. Though I don't carry it that often, I reach for this tool whenever I'm replacing outlets or switches. The pliers are perfect for bending Romex into hooks for screw terminals, the LED light is great for shining in the boxes, and the two screwdrivers fit all the screw heads perfectly. Charles.