PowerPlier

[Benner]

It's not called the Supertool for nothing!

It was a SuperTool....    in the early 90's

Yeah, back when things were made properly. 

Yeah, very properly 

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And your point is? 

[Roadie]

You reckon that string is an integral part of it ?

[Benner]

You reckon that string is an integral part of it ?

That's the cape!!

[Roadie]

You reckon that string is an integral part of it ?

That's the cape!!

Sweet!!

[cryptrick]

You reckon that string is an integral part of it ?

Lol   I believe so. Back in the days when those Leathermans were made so properly just like Benners beloved SuperTool, string was a luxury that Tim Leatherman decided to integrate into the SuperTool as shown

[Benner]

You reckon that string is an integral part of it ?

Lol   I believe so. Back in the days when those Leathermans were made so properly just like Benners beloved SuperTool, string was a luxury that Tim Leatherman decided to integrate into the SuperTool as shown

Look, jealousy get's you nowhere!

The bottom line is, the Supertool is cool and you know it!   

[cryptrick]

You reckon that string is an integral part of it ?

Lol   I believe so. Back in the days when those Leathermans were made so properly just like Benners beloved SuperTool, string was a luxury that Tim Leatherman decided to integrate into the SuperTool as shown

Look, jealousy get's you nowhere!

The bottom line is, the Supertool is cool and you know it!   

Ok Ok, I'll admit, I would class the SuperTool as pretty cool, it was an early model that did get the ball rolling in the industry. But as far as it being a good tool I can't say as I haven't used one. Anyway I thought you had the SuperTool 200 not the original one?

[Benner]

No I have a BO Original one.  It really is a great tool.

Mike has one for sale for his Dad.  Looks in damn good condition as well.

[ducktapehero]

I have a Supertool 200 but I don't mess with the locks. I just open up the other tools like on the original.

[cryptrick]

No I have a BO Original one.  It really is a great tool.

Mike has one for sale for his Dad.  Looks in damn good condition as well.

Oh yeah, I remeber now, sorry Benner. That BO one does look good, there again I like all multitools in BO even though they scratch easily, they are the best to look at

[Benner]

No I have a BO Original one.  It really is a great tool.

Mike has one for sale for his Dad.  Looks in damn good condition as well.

Oh yeah, I remeber now, sorry Benner. That BO one does look good, there again I like all multitools in BO even though they scratch easily, they are the best to look at

It does indeed...

 

[cryptrick]

   very nice Benner

Whats that on the rivot part, a keychain attachment?

[Benner]

  very nice Benner

Whats that on the rivot part, a keychain attachment?

Yeah a lanyard attachment.  I wouldn't use it though.

[cryptrick]

  very nice Benner

Whats that on the rivot part, a keychain attachment?

Yeah a lanyard attachment.  I wouldn't use it though.

Nah I wouldn't either, I dont tend to use lanyard attachments or pocket clips, mine tend to get put in their original pouches or in Sack-Ups.

[Benner]

I tried a lanyard on my OHT but have just this minute taken it off.  I just couldn't get on with it.

[Spoonrobot]

Here's another plier variation for the Power Plier.





Still has the massively thick tips but a much wider opening in the secondary area.

[Nutznboltz]

I have and still use these powerpliers on a regular basis.  The flat jaws are perfect for bending material and removing hex nuts, they feel stronger than the needle nose pliers so I'm not afraid to really torque them.  The #2 robertson screwdriver is also a great addition, I even added one to my paratool.  I remember reading in an article once, which was introducing/explaining multi-tools (many many years ago) that because the powerplier was the only multi at the time to offer a robertson drive, it was the tool of choice for guys working in the Canadian film industry.  The article even named the store in Toronto where all these film crew guys went to get their powerpliers.   Interesting.

Here's another probably little know use for the powerplier.
About four years ago my life literally came to an abrupt halt when I developed rheumatoid arthritis, within two months I had full blown r.a. which affected every joint in my body.  My hands were the worst, I probably had less than 50% use of them.  I couldn't even open a bottle of spring water, thats when I discovered the powerplier was perfect for that.   Because it's jaws could be opened extremely wide as you unfolded the handles I would use what little function I had to partially open the handles and place the bottle cap in the coarse gripper section of the jaws and while applying pressure in one direction the the handle and twisting the bottle of water in the opposite direction with the other hand, the compound leverage of the pliers actually tightened the jaws and I was able to grip the cap, break the seal and remove it from the bottle.  This also works for beer bottles ( the twist off varieties only ) too .
The powerpliers did save me during those difficult times.

[scrappy]

I googled the flat nose power plier and couldn't find any for sell but I found this thread. amazing, it must have been the first tool with 12 impements. good info, the robertson drive does seem odd