Roxon Owners Club

[ReamerPunch]

I wish the made a claw can opener, like on the Leatherman Rebar etc. That's a n excellent can opener.

[ReamerPunch]

I wonder if the Firefly ferro rod would fit the holder...

[Outback in Idaho]

  Roxon does sell blanks. A person with the cutters/lasers could easily fabricate their own Vic Can Opener clones and sell them. But could they make any money off the material, efforts, time, bits, etc.?

  Roxon's can opener still works but not for all cans. Seems the can I tried opening was canned by the LDS Church Factory in Salt Lake City, Utah. Maybe they use a different canning process.
  Vic Can Openers are far superior to anything else on this Earth for its one-piece simplistic design. I have some spares I bought a while back. Will have to do a coparison and see if I can somehow fabricate one to the Roxon using caveman tools. Or at least get a comparison.

  Am starting to wonder if Roxon was made in Canada or maybe China, as the tools and multitools are relatively cheap in relevance. Storm for instance is a cheaper clone of the Signal in ways, yet regularly $40 and was on sale for $25. Almost bought one, but it probably would see no use, unless store in a vehicle emergency kit. Would rather have a Signal instead.

  Easy tool swappage is where Roxon excels!  If only could open and unlock tools on both sides, and with the Gerber-like slide locks. Hate those things. Hard on the fingernails. And this button-slide thing does get annoying if it locks up. Have to hit it hard on something to break it up.

  One thing I really want is a metal scribe. Will have to look where I stashed the extra KVP parts Kristen sent me form receiving the wrong order. Told him I wanted nothing, just the stuff I ordered. He sent me about $300 of tool parts instead on my paltry $60 order, So when I sent it back on his dime, he sent me stuff past my order, and am sure I have a metal scribe.
  When I was working on the trike I needed to mark two holes where I wanted the T-Cycle Arm to go. Had no lead pencil or carbon scribe on me. Used the hacksaw blade with the T-Shank tool part and scratched small marks. Could maybe drill out the Sewing Needle hole to fit the Metal Scribe and sneak that in.    That would be more useful in a pinch, although I double I would use the scribe that much. Would make for another Scale Tool slot to have on hand, if was a secure way to keep it inside.

  Yup, we need scales with tool slots for the Roxon Flex and maybe even the Companion. Miss J-Sews... 

[Outback in Idaho]

  The chisel works great for popping off bar ends on bicycles and trikes. Been working on the Greenspeed Magnum XL, and was installing assistance bars with grips. Had to replace two bar ends, that keep water out. The original inserts were stiff and brittle. Used softer versions that had more grip fins that slid down with ease.

  Thinking of ordering the reach/ruler tool with the magnet. Not sure how strong the magnet is though. Might be useful at work to retrieve parts people like tossing or knocking over between bays that are too rigid to move, and not quite wide enough for my large hands. Did get a few parts out, yet could see LOTS more in there.

  Like the aggressive pliers to pull stables out of the boards we stock on Tuesdays. Spirit does remove the staples better due to its smaller gripping surfaces.

[matzesu]

Well, because the 10 Tool Spaces on the Flex Multitool are maybe not enough, but the Chassis is not that Ergonomic for Work whit the Knive or the Bit Driver, i did decide today to order the Flex Companion, and the Set whit this Ruler/Magnet, Cardboard Box Opener, and the Holder for Sawblades..
In the Set where the Companion was sold at Amazon, they did include an One Hand Open Blade, this is a bit bad as you are not allowed to carry an One Hand Open Blade Knive in Germany in Puplic .. but i have a few Solutions:

- I dont be that much in Puplic that i would get Issues whit this Blade, so i let it on the Tool, then i would have an One Hand Open Blade which can be quite usefull, and when i have to go to the City, i could Remove the Blade and put it in my EDC Pouch, then it is not an Knive at all ..
- I have to see how good the Mechanism Works whit the Flex Plier Blade ..

I would have to remove the Blade anyway when i go to Puplic, so maybe its would not make any differents?

I could fill up its backside whit the shorter Tools from the Roxon Flex instead of the one Bit Driver, maybe stuff i need more often?

I will see how i set this up

[matzesu]

So i did receive the ROXON Flex Companion today: Looks allready quite nice, a small black Block not that bigger than an Wenger SAK, feels good and should be quite confortable to hold for Cutting or Screwdriving Works ..

I did exchange some Tools allready: The Standard was a One Hand Blade whit a Lever, Skizzors, Rimer, this useless small file, Saw and the BitDriver ..  , instead of the Rimer and the Useless small File i have now the Can and Bottle Opener of the Flex Multitool to have it more “SAK Like” , my Plan to exchange the BitDriver to something else did not work as the BitDriver is not Detacheble, but well maybe its better to have it on this tool than on the Flex Plier Multitool ..
To get it more German Knife Law Friendly i also did remove the One Hand Blade and its got now the Blade that came whit the ROXON Flex Plier Based Multitool ..

Speaking of the Plier Based Multitool: This got now also some Retinking of Tools:
- this 15 cm Ruler thing that also got an Magnet on its head and it seems you can use it also to make an Circle ?
- The Hook Blade
- Rimer
- Scraper
- Box opener
- Useless File
- this Holder for Pen, Needle, and Tweezer,
- and this Comp, whatever this have to do whit an Multitool ^^

As Extra Tools that did belong in my EDC Pouch i have the Metal File, and this Holder whit these Metal and Wood Saws

[matzesu]

So after the "dissapointment" that the BitDriver is not detachable, im quite happy after the first Day whit the Companion, Knife Stuff works allready better than whit the Plier Based Flex, and until now the Skizzors is also still not stuck .. , the Clip could be a bit bigger, its a bit fiddly to put in on my Work Jeans Pocket..
Did change the Comp/Saw whit the Roxon Flex Plier Based, as i think this is something i need more often .. and allthough the Comp is just an Piece of Metall whit some Cutouts its allready works whit my Hear ..  , there are some regions where its get still stuck but this is the same as whit a normal Comp ..

Did also allready cut an Bun yesterday, its the same Blade like back then on the Plier Based Flex, so its works good ..

They did not ship it whit an Holder for the One Hand Blade sadly, so i did trow it in its Cardboard Box UVP where the Companion was sold in, i have now to remember to take care whit this UVP ..

Did a quick test on how easy i can remove the Blade, its quite easy .. so i have now one Tool Case on my EDC Pouch where i have this Small Sawblade Holder, the Woodsaw and an Placeholder, this way i can remove the Mainblade from the Companion, or have the Extra Tool ..

I wonder where i would get Space Saw Blades? Are they just normal DIN Parts?

[customod]

I'm now part of the Roxon Flex club. I've had it for a full day now and although it takes a bit of getting used to I'm liking it more and more. The freedom of quick swapping is great! I ordered some extra tools with the Flex and now I ordered the companion as well which I believe will add even more flexibility for different kinds of carry situations.

I had a Vic Compact with me at work as well so I had the diamond file in the 2nd long slot (which I used and it seemed to function well). When I got home and changed into more comfortable pants I changed the file for scissors since I was only carrying the Flex then.

I already slightly modified a couple tools: I made the reamer/awl more pointy at the end and since I want to use the short nail file/depth ruler, i shortened the flathead on the cap lifter to make it stubbier (wider & shorter).

[matzesu]

Wellcome to the world of Roxon Owners ^^

I was yesterday a bit unsure about wheter i should use the Plier Based Flex Blade on the Companion or the OHO Blade which came whit the Tool:
I did a few test unfoldings whit the Two Hand Blade and came to the conclusion that you can easaly Open it too whit One Hand so the only advantage of the Non OHO Blade where that its fits in one of these Plastic Tool Holders, the OHO Blade is a bit wider and dosnt fit there

Also i found out that the Locking Lever that prevents you from Opening the Tools by Accident dosnt get fully on Lock when you have an One Hand Open Blade installed...

So i would just need an Solution for Securly store the OHO Blade in my Pockets when i would come to an Place where OHO BLades are not allowed..

Im anyway dont understand why they did include an OHO Blade to this Tool, every Tool on the Companion is OHO anyway, no need for this Thump Button ..

I think the next stuff to get where an Set whit a better Can Opener and Bottle Opener in Long whit a few Extra Tools on them .. ^^

EDIT: Well i think i will change something now: The Companion, as its anyway not an German Law friendly Knife gets the OHO Blade back, and the Plier Based will then the German Knife Law Friendly Tool: As long as i dont got to the Big Town, or in Puplic Transport, i can keep the OHO Companion ..

But it seems like i can remove the Opening Block on the Blade whit a quite small Torx Screwdriver ..
Instead of the Can Opener, the Companion get the Package Opening Tool might be quite usefull ..

[ReamerPunch]

There will be a Modular Tool Challenge running in February. There are many Roxon tools that qualify.
Click here for excitement

[matzesu]

I dont know if i can keep posting pictures every day, but i will look that i join in February ^^

I have now a few new ideas how to get my Roxons Busy and how to set them up a way that makes sense, so i came up whit something:
“Let me show you its Features “

The Companion will play its role as my All Day Carry Knife/Tool, whit the OHO Blade as i think i can keep away from getting Caught for refusing $42a in Germany : It’s only on Puplic Places, so the City, Christmas’s Markets, Puplic Transport etc, so as long as i keep away from these, i should be safe .. and in 40 Years, now one did ask me about my Pocket Knife ^^ ..
So when i would go to Puplic Places, i could change the OHO Blade to the Two HO Blade or Remove the Blade completely ..

so the first Picture is my Pocket SetUP

The second Picture is my Backpack SetUP, i dont need a Plier Based MT the whole time, so its ok when its stays in my Backpack until i need it ..

[customod]

You've got that well figured out for you situation, good job!

I've got the Flex set up as a backpack tool today with the Vic Golfer in my pocket.

I got a message from the post office that something ia waiting for me and I believe it is the companion!

[customod]

Flex and T4 since it was not the companion in the mail yet.

[KevCarter]

This is the Flex and Companion I keep in my office at work. I have a similar setup I keep at home.

I currently carry a Leatherman Arc and Victorinox Mini Champ as my EDC. I feel I would have no problem switching to this setup, but I remain a big Leatherman fan.

The new package opener on the flex is the best I've used so far. It may soon replace my mini champ. If the companion were just a little more compact... We're never happy!   

I'm still considering joining the February Modular Tool Challenge, I just don't know if I want to put aside my Arc for 28 days! 

Cheers 

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[customod]

Nice setup Kev! I'm a big Leatherman fan as well, but I'm also a big Victorinox and Gerber Fan as well and apparently I'm a Roxon fan now too  You really aren't missing anything with your current edc combo so it would just be a preference or special need/just for fun to carry the Roxon instead.

I think I'll be doing modular tools in February anyways so it could be interesting to join the challenge.

One tool I use often that the flex doesn't (yet) have is a very small screwdriver. I use it for electronics, watches, glasses and getting small things dislodged. Today I took an extra t-shank blade and cut & ground/filed it to a small screwdriver that fits in a short slot on the Flex.

Edit: I thought I'd come back to mention that I (almost) always have the Leatherman Surge t-shank file and saw with me, so that's a quick swap away if I happen to need either.

[KevCarter]

Nice setup Kev! I'm a big Leatherman fan as well, but I'm also a big Victorinox and Gerber Fan as well and apparently I'm a Roxon fan now too  You really aren't missing anything with your current edc combo so it would just be a preference or special need/just for fun to carry the Roxon instead.

I think I'll be doing modular tools in February anyways so it could be interesting to join the challenge.

One tool I use often that the flex doesn't (yet) have is a very small screwdriver. I use it for electronics, watches, glasses and getting small things dislodged. Today I took an extra t-shank blade and cut & ground/filed it to a small screwdriver that fits in a short slot on the Flex.

Edit: I thought I'd come back to mention that I (almost) always have the Leatherman Surge t-shank file and saw with me, so that's a quick swap away if I happen to need either.

Thank you customod! 

Nice addition with your small screwdriver. The T-Shank adapter certainly opens up a lot of possibilities. 

I think I'll see you in the 30 day challenge!

 

[customod]

Thank you customod! 

Nice addition with your small screwdriver. The T-Shank adapter certainly opens up a lot of possibilities. 

I think I'll see you in the 30 day challenge!

 

Thanks! Yeah let's do it! The other tools can wait for 28 days 💪

[KevCarter]

Thanks! Yeah let's do it! The other tools can wait for 28 days 💪

 

[matzesu]

Whit the Minichamp, i have a potencial hazard in my Pocket to break the German Knife laws , and whit the Roxon Flex (es) i have the chance to be full German Knife Law friendly by having the Blade in another Pocket so its dosnt count as a Knife ..  , the issue is now: Which Roxon Flex Tool would work as a Nail Cleaner? This Useless Metal File whit the Scale on it? Or just a flathead Screwdriver Bit?

[customod]

The minichamp breaks knife laws in Germany!? It isn't one hand opening or locking and the blades are tiny.

So far that flathead with the nail file and depth gauge has been my second most used tool! 

[SurgeUk]

Whit the Minichamp, i have a potencial hazard in my Pocket to break the German Knife laws , and whit the Roxon Flex (es) i have the chance to be full German Knife Law friendly by having the Blade in another Pocket so its dosnt count as a Knife ..  , the issue is now: Which Roxon Flex Tool would work as a Nail Cleaner? This Useless Metal File whit the Scale on it? Or just a flathead Screwdriver Bit?

Good God! Really? What are your laws and how does the MC break them 

[matzesu]

There is now an Knife Ban on Puplic Transport and on Puplic Events, and they did say how long the blade can get.. , so might be you are on an Week Market or Christmas’s Market or on an Train and you get caught whit your Minichamp..
it’s Weapon Law §42b, so the same Like the thing that let us lost the fun whit One Hand Multitools but *better* allthough I still dont know if it’s real whit the Minichamp but better be Save on this side..

Whit the Roxons i have the Blade only if i need it ..

Whe get next month’ élections for new gouverment, so might be it will change , but I doubt it..

[customod]

Well, then it is great that you have the Flex with the possibility to change a knife in and out when and where needed.

You can probably get by with a package opener in many situations. I wonder how long /sharp an awl has to be before being considered a blade... The one on the Roxon Flex is very useful also as a package opener.

[matzesu]

Since the Atack on "Charlie Hebdo" a few years ago, French also got a quite restictive Knife Law, so its not only Germany ..
So when i went to Paris this year i think i will only take the Flex Companion whit: Comp, Bottle Opener, Scizzor, and this "Scale Tool Holder" whit the Needle, the Tweezers and the Pen.. the Blade have to stay at home, my french is still not good enough to discuss whit the Gendarmerié

But which tool to use for Nail Cleaning? Flat Screwdriver Bit?

[matzesu]

Seems like i did screw up a bit when i did screw my Roxons a bit "thighter": Wantet today to change some tools for the Challenge, i got sort of one Tool out of the Plier but sadly did not got another tool in.. , i dont have an Imbus in my EDC that is small enough for these tools sady, might be these where in the Package the Plier came whit ..

I plan this evening to loose this Screws a bit again, and maybe make an Tool Combination out of my SAK and the Roxon Flex Companion .. its depents on the amount of tools i need to fit ..

EDIT: Swisschamp + Roxon Flex Compenion ^^

[customod]

So far I've been pretty happy with the scissors on the Flex (I only have the long version).

I haven't yet had the issue you talked about @Matzesu,where the scissors lock because of sideways spring movement. I would like the scissors to be a bit pointier and thinner at the tip for precision jobs but I understand why they did it the way they did b/c of how they open.

[matzesu]

Im thinking of getting back to one Swiss Army Knife + one Roxon Flex (the Plier Based), but this means i have to fit the BitDriver again on the Flex, and the Skizzors as the Swizza Skizzors are maybe a good idea, but are too weak to cut something like Candle Wig..

Now i have to think about an Solution: i would need to fit the BitDriver in the Flex, .. might be i would need to transport 4 Tools then in these Toolholders in my Second EDC Pouch.. i will see.. or i screw this and Pocket Carry still all 3 MTs ..

[pietervn]

May I join with these please?

Roxon eating utensils: two-in-one and three-in-one. I use the two-in-one in my lunchbox daily, they are excellent quality for the price. I also have the three-in-one that adds a knife to the fork and spoon. I have not used the knife yet, but looks like it will cut pretty well with the serrations.

Cheers, Pete

[KevCarter]

May I join with these please?

Roxon eating utensils: two-in-one and three-in-one. I use the two-in-one in my lunchbox daily, they are excellent quality for the price. I also have the three-in-one that adds a knife to the fork and spoon. I have not used the knife yet, but looks like it will cut pretty well with the serrations.

Cheers, Pete

   Welcome Pete! 

[matzesu]

Maybe an Live Hack for the Flex: If you have issues whit using Tools like the Comp because the Multitool did become too heavy, you can allways Detach it and use it as an Solo- Comp .. i had this issue this morning ..

Same gos also for the Ruler..