Unfortunately removing the unlocking bars makes it lock like an OG SuperTool. But, with even more crude action required to work the tool. The non-locking versions are much better.I have repaired and modified two of my locking Bears to work perfectly, but it takes a boat load of grinding, filing, and finger-crossing.
That two-tone looks great! What a shame they don't care about their MT line. My Bear Jaws and mini Jaws are nice.
Does the non-locking version also lock like an OG SuperTool?I may need a photo comparison of locking Vs non-locking mechanisms...
Non-locking are like the PST.
Some Bears. Craftsman, Toolzal Pro and Moore Maker made by Bear.
Very nice assortment, David! Thank you for sharing the pics.
Here is my Bear and Sons section along with related items.
Probably a factory reject, but interesting.
Another addition to the collection: a Mini Bear Jaws that I received and cleaned up this weekend -
Also bonus LL Bean stamped mini bear with TiNi coating.still looking for the 155 LL bean bear jaws with TiNi, it's out there somewhere.....