Love the video, awesome how you explaine the tools and show full detail into the design. Thanks! Just started collecting multi tools and looking into picking this up for the collection.
Great review, i couldn't decide whether to buy one, then after your review I've ordered one from Amazon uk so many thanks. I'll be checking out your other reviews later.
Nice review, and I appreciated the point about the redundant tools for if you don't have the extra bits with you. I love the idea that this can use regular 1/4" bits, but wish it allowed regular bits without the modification people have talked about with a small magnet in there for retention. Does it still use regular (non double sided) bits without mods, though?
Very good review. I got the "gold" version on Amazon. I figured most of my multitools are silver so why not got for gold? The tool is as you described and some use will make it more smooth to operate. The steel is not the best out there but then again these are in the $60 range and not $150. Still would like to have a better steel than 7CR for the main blade. It will be very useable however and a great tool for the car or general use without breaking the bank.
Thanks for the video. I have now also ordered this tool. The Leatherman is just too expensive for me. I'm curious. Many greetings from Sauerland (Germany). You have a subscription.
The shank ends (where they connect to the tool) on the spare saw blades look like common t-shank on many jigsaw blades. Is that correct? And is the file shank end also a T-shank? That would increase it's versatility by a lot. Also, Guru, have you tried hex bits without the ball to hold the bit in the socket? How do they work? That would also increase its versatility - I could add extended bits and make this a more capable tool kit.
As far as the bits without the ball, from my understanding it wont hold because there is no magnet. The Gerber Armbar (also on the channel) has a magnet so that would accommodate that. As far as the T-shanks, I will try to do some research but I believe all the accessory pieces in the removable saw is considered a t-shank but I am just not that versed in tools on that level to fully know the difference.
Milwaukee fastback, is my everyday carry, it's just lighter, simpler, durable, and a lot cheaper. I have the Bibury, it's great, but it's a pain to open, heavy, and do I really need a filer? scissor? or even a plier? Not really. But, the size of it and the variety of tools, gives all the tools the needed power to execute serious tasks. So, I keep it for emergency or backup.
Great review I have been on the fence regards getting one but after watching this review it will certainly be on my list ps on a lighter note regards your finger nails didn’t your mother get on to you like mine did from bandages to gloves and a few more oh happy days 🤣😂🤣
Its a great choice indeed. As far as the nails... lol, I have had a long standing addiction to cutting them. I do not bite them but I have a nail clipper everywhere. It is part of my EDC (though I would never show that in a video, lol). Thanks for watching.
to be honest with you, I am not sure. This does not come with any instructions at all. So there is nothing on the box that says about a warranty. That is the weak point of these things. But I can tell you this, I recently sent in my Leatherman Wingman for servicing through the Warranty to fix the fact the pliers came defective (they do not fully close) and my knife was a little damage from use. It cost $10 to send it in. 1/3 the cost of one of these tools and that is one of Leatherman's cheaper made tools. So even without a warranty, I believe it is well worth the purchase. It does say on the box that the service team can be contacted for help through their email. So I am guessing there is some aspect of a warranty.
Unfortunately the scissors do not work and seems like yours were not working either because they close but don't reopen. I am very disappointed that they don't work, surprised you did not pick up on that.
They do actually work on mine. They do open back up. I apologize I did not really demonstrate this but you can see when i full deployed the scissors, they opened. When begin the process of retracting them, the tension immediately release and that is what you seen demonstrated. I hope this helped.
@@universalguru171 yes and no because mine is not working at all, will send it back to Amazon, just not sure if I want to risk another dud. I have a couple of Gerber's and 3 Leatherman, I was hoping for a reasonably priced alternative, going to have to think on it. But thanks for letting me know.
@@universalguru171 it springs enuff now for me lol I spend about 2hr cleaning and oiling it up.. I worked it forever and I have my first blood blister from breaking it in sooo its butter now... even got the straight blade to smoothly fold out which I've seen others have a hard time with can't send my Buddy back now lol
I see but the base price is $80 and but the sale price is $50 with a 10% coupon. But yeah, I guess jump on which ever one you want as soon as possible.
Love the video, awesome how you explaine the tools and show full detail into the design. Thanks! Just started collecting multi tools and looking into picking this up for the collection.
Thank you so much for the compliment. I very much appreciated it. I am glad the video helped.
Nice, I think I'll buy one.
Its worth it.
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How long have you had yours ?
@@jeremywhite9667 Pretty much since the release of the video.
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Ok, I ordered mone last night. I'll see how it goes.
@@jeremywhite9667 I am sure you will like it.
Great review, i couldn't decide whether to buy one, then after your review I've ordered one from Amazon uk so many thanks.
I'll be checking out your other reviews later.
Thank you and I am happy to have been able to help. This tool is not widely reviewed on RUclips so I was happy to contribute to that.
Nice review, and I appreciated the point about the redundant tools for if you don't have the extra bits with you. I love the idea that this can use regular 1/4" bits, but wish it allowed regular bits without the modification people have talked about with a small magnet in there for retention. Does it still use regular (non double sided) bits without mods, though?
Thank you so much. I would imagine without the bits being double sided, they would be too short and fall into the driver hole.
This is a surge clone! This is superior due to the screw driver and bits. Been going through your videos. Keep up the amazing work!
Very good review. I got the "gold" version on Amazon. I figured most of my multitools are silver so why not got for gold? The tool is as you described and some use will make it more smooth to operate. The steel is not the best out there but then again these are in the $60 range and not $150. Still would like to have a better steel than 7CR for the main blade. It will be very useable however and a great tool for the car or general use without breaking the bank.
I'm buying one, thanks bro.
You are welcome. I hope you enjoy it
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Please let us know of any cheap but effective gear you come across.
@@HiddenHorrorStories-by6np Anything specific in terms of type? Tools? Or what?
@@universalguru171 Anything you come across, but I can't think of anything right now.
Winner 🏆 🥇
Needs a pocket clip when I don’t use the sheath
Thanks for the video. I have now also ordered this tool. The Leatherman is just too expensive for me. I'm curious. Many greetings from Sauerland (Germany). You have a subscription.
Thank you so much. I agree with you that Leatherman Prices are just too much. I hope the tool ends up being to your liking.
The shank ends (where they connect to the tool) on the spare saw blades look like common t-shank on many jigsaw blades. Is that correct? And is the file shank end also a T-shank? That would increase it's versatility by a lot.
Also, Guru, have you tried hex bits without the ball to hold the bit in the socket? How do they work? That would also increase its versatility - I could add extended bits and make this a more capable tool kit.
As far as the bits without the ball, from my understanding it wont hold because there is no magnet. The Gerber Armbar (also on the channel) has a magnet so that would accommodate that. As far as the T-shanks, I will try to do some research but I believe all the accessory pieces in the removable saw is considered a t-shank but I am just not that versed in tools on that level to fully know the difference.
love mine! a bit heavy but great Leatherman clone…
Indeed. And compared to the price, you really cannot beat it vs the Leatherman. Thanks for watching.
Milwaukee fastback, is my everyday carry, it's just lighter, simpler, durable, and a lot cheaper. I have the Bibury, it's great, but it's a pain to open, heavy, and do I really need a filer? scissor? or even a plier? Not really. But, the size of it and the variety of tools, gives all the tools the needed power to execute serious tasks. So, I keep it for emergency or backup.
isnt that just a razor?
Nice review, thank you.
Thank you so much.
Great review I have been on the fence regards getting one but after watching this review it will certainly be on my list ps on a lighter note regards your finger nails didn’t your mother get on to you like mine did from bandages to gloves and a few more oh happy days 🤣😂🤣
Its a great choice indeed. As far as the nails... lol, I have had a long standing addiction to cutting them. I do not bite them but I have a nail clipper everywhere. It is part of my EDC (though I would never show that in a video, lol). Thanks for watching.
8 dollers more for this over the 19 and 1 so i got the big boy 42 bucks thanks
awesome. Hope it serves you well.
How long is the warranty on these
to be honest with you, I am not sure. This does not come with any instructions at all. So there is nothing on the box that says about a warranty. That is the weak point of these things. But I can tell you this, I recently sent in my Leatherman Wingman for servicing through the Warranty to fix the fact the pliers came defective (they do not fully close) and my knife was a little damage from use. It cost $10 to send it in. 1/3 the cost of one of these tools and that is one of Leatherman's cheaper made tools. So even without a warranty, I believe it is well worth the purchase. It does say on the box that the service team can be contacted for help through their email. So I am guessing there is some aspect of a warranty.
Unfortunately the scissors do not work and seems like yours were not working either because they close but don't reopen. I am very disappointed that they don't work, surprised you did not pick up on that.
They do actually work on mine. They do open back up. I apologize I did not really demonstrate this but you can see when i full deployed the scissors, they opened. When begin the process of retracting them, the tension immediately release and that is what you seen demonstrated. I hope this helped.
@@universalguru171 yes and no because mine is not working at all, will send it back to Amazon, just not sure if I want to risk another dud. I have a couple of Gerber's and 3 Leatherman, I was hoping for a reasonably priced alternative, going to have to think on it. But thanks for letting me know.
@@ianburns1704 good luck. Rocktol makes one as well.
MIne don't reopen neither. Have you fixed yours somehow? i'm pretty disappointed with that
@marcferrandis6839 I'm not sure but you might not be deploying it completely
Nice thanks for the vid been wanting a clone but was looking at the Ozark trail and work pro ones but like the driver bits and the jig saw blades
My bit tool does not have a spring release like yours hmmm maybe I got a dud
return it if you can.
@@universalguru171 it springs enuff now for me lol I spend about 2hr cleaning and oiling it up.. I worked it forever and I have my first blood blister from breaking it in sooo its butter now... even got the straight blade to smoothly fold out which I've seen others have a hard time with can't send my Buddy back now lol
@@rcjoe406 Happy it worked out. Enjoy it and make the most of it.
The rocktol one the price is $80 now
I see but the base price is $80 and but the sale price is $50 with a 10% coupon. But yeah, I guess jump on which ever one you want as soon as possible.