I am so thankful your doing this, Saves me soo much time buying and rating tools. SOO much easier to direct people to your content. You and I have very similar viewpoints so I am very confident in using you as a primary source. Cheers.
This is a brilliant multi-tool. I’ll give it an “A” without question and the price tag dwarfs competition by miles. The scissor is the seller for me while other tool sets are both functional and well crafted.
Agreed with most of your thoughts. Knive blade and pliers are decent. Never use the corkscrew and file yet. Been using the awl to punch holes in plastic bottles making DIY water filters. Been using the cutting hook for opening box packages and other things. The bits for some bicycle parts. This tool is heavy. Thanks for the video.
Roxon is releasing a new multi-tool soon, called the Phantom. It features replaceable blades. And they will offer a dozen profiles. Hawkbill, tanto, curved tanto, sheepsfoot, drop point, serrated, clip-point, spear-point, even a box-cutter. And it has proper replaceable wire-cutters, a chisel, a different awl, saw, Phillips, can-opener, the giant shears, one-handed pliers and most implements. Looks great. They is also a pocketknife, the Phantasy, that will accept the same array of blades. I am looking forward to them.
I have one, great multi tool according to its price. quality is better than leatherman low end products such as sidekick and wingman and cheaper. Some of the designs are great， standard bit can be used on this S801s,and when you cutting wire the design tends to make the two parts of plier closer rather than apart.
The awl on mine is straight, the pliers have no play and my blade and hook were very sharp. Yours might be a dud, chinesium manufacturer and all. I just wish leatherman made this tool. I'd drop a hundred or more on it with their quality I love having the corkscrew since it stays in my backpack, my wife and I use it regularly. As a paramedic, this tool is fantastic. Compared to that hot trash of the leatherman raptor, this thing gets a lot of use. The scissors are just goddamn monsters and the pliers have been really, really tough. I would have liked an edge profile on the file. And I removed the glass breaker tip since it unscrews. Not sure why you had a problem with the cap lifter, the one on mine is so strong it has chipped the lip of a wine bottle, so it's a sturdy boy.
It is entirely possible that I just got a bit of a dud. With overseas manufacturing, you can't always be sure. The scissors on this thing are great, wish they put the same consideration into the tool as a whole though.
@@txtoolcrib Just gonna update you that I've been using mine heavily for the year since I posted this, and it's still rock solid. Nothing has come loose or broken. Such a perfect little "do everything" multitool. Bulky but for the things I need (corkscrews are fantastic as discount knot spikes, and I have run into needing a corkscrew quite a few times while at an AirBNB with my wife) - it just couldn't have a better set of tools for me.
I have to say, I am a little disappointed that you found it so mediocre. My S801 and S801S are just fine. The original's file is bad, the update's one is ok. Nowhere near the Rebar file, but usable. My pliers have minimal play, yours were indeed terrible. The cord cutters on both my tools came very well sharpened. They zipped through clothing effortlessly. I am a fan of the tanto blade, and both tools came with very decent sharpened edges. The Phillips driver is fantastic. It sits in the x and y axis center, it is properly robust, well formed, locks firmly, and even fits the bit adapter that also fits tons of other multi-tools. A favorite feature of mine. Especially after the update, the Storm is probably my favorite off-brand multi-tool. And it is its own design. Not a Leatherman imitation, not a generic Ganzo.
I think it was more of an overall feel for me. I really liked the KS, because I was a fan of that minimalist design. This one feels a bit bulky for me, not that I discount it strictly on that basis. I think for the bulk, it should have a bit better functionality. Maybe I just have a fluke of a tool though. I was really disappointed in the pliers.
The tool I think is really going to be a surprise is the Nextool KT5024, based on the review I already saw I am very interested in seeing what you think about it.
Question, where did you read that the knife/scissor version used cr13? I bought the knife in April and it has 5Cr15MoV for both the knife and scissors About ROXON ROXON is devoted to developing and creating practical, convenient and artistic multifunctional tools. The tools produced by ROXON not only exceed expectations, but also solve the difficulties of users in their mundane activities and outdoor adventures. We adhere to highest quality standards to meet the equally best competitive prices at the same time. CREATED TO BE PRACTICAL! Folding Pocket Knife Scissors 2 in 1 Everyday Carry Multi tool with Belt Clip.New Developed and Patented Material: 5Cr15MoV of Knife and Scissors, high quality sharp blades and smooth surface. Specifications: sandblasting treatment. Closed size: 10.5cm/4.1”. Knife open length: 18cm/ 7”. Scissors open length: 15.5cm/6.1” . Multiple usages: Can be applied to cut many items, such as tape, paper, cloth, hair, thread, cardboard and many other items, suitable for kitchen, Housework, classroom activities, arts and crafts projects, scrapbooking and more. A nice gift perfect for Housework, Needlework, Rescue, Self Defense, Hunting, Survival, Fishing, Hiking, Camping.
I think the rubber storage for the bits is pretty good - if you find it too difficult to get them in and out, just brush it out with some talcum powder (great dry lubricant for anything with rubber, soft plastic or metal). Testing a saw on a 2x4 from your shop IMHO is pretty much useless - when do you get such a dry wood in the outdoors? As you mentioned, on green wood any saw without a proper setting or back-grind will fail for sure. The only good thing about the file is that you can grind a decent 90° and get a good scraper for a firesteel or fine wood shavings. The wire cutter needs a high cutting angle to stand up against hard wire; and BTW, with sharper edges it would turn into scissors (PLEASE!!! stop testing hard wire cutters on soft electric wire, that you can easily cut with scissors - they're not intended for that!!). The cutter blades seem to be tungsten carbide - harder than any integrated steel cutters, which most of the time don't deserve their name, beeing too soft. Riveting them is ok for me, because I never had to replace some- you'll probably break the joints before you break the tungsten carbide. Stay safe and healthy !
I don't like the bit holder, they could have done better. It is just cheap overall. You make an excellent point about the saw. The wire cutter has both hard and soft wire cutters. They are supposed to be designed to cut copper wire on the top cutting surface and hard wire nearest the fulcrum. I will absolutely continue to test soft wire cutting on these multi tools, because that is what they are designed to do. The cutter on this tool is definitely not tungsten carbide. That being said, for such a cheap tool, they aren't terrible. Overall, this tool is not great. It has limited functionality for it's size and weight, except for the scissors. It is not in the same class as Leatherman or Victorinox. It's cheap in price and cheap in quality as well. But, that's what people want sometimes. There is a market for it and for other tools like it. The scissors are the shining point to this tool though, those are pretty great. Now, if the rest of the functions caught up to, you would have something.
I wonder how you would rate it against the Nextool Flagship Pro (not the XIAOMI HUOHOU). It has less tools but on general quality and so on. Pliers on mine are solid for example but no corkscrew and no file or awl and no hex extensions. It's also the version with a proper locking blade which earlier and HUOHOU branded versions only had slip lock. But, again, the scissors. Been a big fan of proper scissors since the Leatherman Micra.
Is this the same company that sells the knife that you can get different type blades and change them out? I like the tool and knife but they need to work on a better steel to keep them sharp. After looking on Amazon for it’s $44 and a 10 year warranty sounds like a great tool.
In order to go bikepacking in France I'm looking for a good multitool to complement the knife I always carry and standard bike multitool I need anyway that contains screwdrivers and hex keys in all kinds of sizes. Basically I'd like a tool that has a corkscrew (France has wine, nothing more frustrating than having a nice bottle but no way to open it), can opener (it's camping after all) and pliers (stuff will break and pliers will be necessary fixing it). Then there is one extra condition: weight. My bike can only carry so much. Is there anything you'd recommend?
Ive had the KS (knife and scissors). I wish they would make a PS (pliers and scissors)! That would be a tool you can take anywhere! Throw in the bit driver and its a deal! 😆 😆
I didn't try it like that, but I would say probably not well. Now, if you sharpened up the point a bit so that it would pierce properly, it might work really well.
It is a bottle cap opener. It also serves as a lever bar to work in combination with the corkscrew. But it is definitely a bottle cap lifter. Don't believe me? Try it.
I have watched this video a couple of times trying to figure what it is I just don’t like the look of one is the blade and then why stick a big corkscrew on it and then right we’re your hand is going to to be.
The scissors bent when i tried to cut open a cardboard package o get a package, the metal bent in on the coss hair cutting into eachother :( soft metal. Hopefully it was a dud. I love this tool
The KS knife and the Storm S801S are made from the same type of steel, how is it possible that these are shears and this isnt? I looked at the their website and they both feature 5Cr15MoV
I think reason for that curious bit selection is because its basically standard available in market and they ship exact same thing with bunch of other multi-tools, including Ganzo and sometimes even rip offs (if you must call them that because its just Gerber without the stamp of Gerber) of Gerber. You can even order it seperatly if you want. I've question for you though, does that bit kit work on Rebar? If you can tell me that I can order it seperatly and would solve age old question of rebar or something else + bit kit.
It's not the exact same bit selection as the Ganzo, but they're standard bits, so we can just pick and choose what we want. I believe Ganzo made it for Gerber. It fits the Rebar, and other multi-tools with the square Phillips, Blast, Core, Juice, Supertool 300 etc.
So, buy the Surge and a Raptor then? Occasionally, I think you hold back just a bit, but I love your channel. Thanks for making content for lazy people like me who are just watching RUclips all day ;)
That is the route I would go personally, but I am really biased towards the Surge. I try to just be honest, call them like I see them. I know a lot of people either can't afford or are not will to spend the money on a higher quality Leatherman. Some of these off brand models have really surprised me though.
It seems like all of these Chineeeeeeese tools like this all have similar traits. I just reviewed the WorkPro 15 and 1 and I found what you said right in line with what I found.
Interesting design and compelling price, but it's 2oz heavier than my heaviest leatherman, and has less functionality. I'll have to keep them in mind though in case they make something more my speed
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I am so thankful your doing this, Saves me soo much time buying and rating tools. SOO much easier to direct people to your content. You and I have very similar viewpoints so I am very confident in using you as a primary source. Cheers.
Thanks, I appreciate that.
This is a brilliant multi-tool. I’ll give it an “A” without question and the price tag dwarfs competition by miles. The scissor is the seller for me while other tool sets are both functional and well crafted.
The scissors are epic !! Wish other companys would use this design !
Another great review, because of your videos I’ve become a multitool addict!
Thank you. I am a firm believer that a multi tool is a must have. The great thing is, there is something out there for everyone.
Agree I went from a ‘wave’ to an addiction also. But Leatherman is still king 😂
Agreed with most of your thoughts. Knive blade and pliers are decent. Never use the corkscrew and file yet. Been using the awl to punch holes in plastic bottles making DIY water filters. Been using the cutting hook for opening box packages and other things. The bits for some bicycle parts. This tool is heavy. Thanks for the video.
Roxon is releasing a new multi-tool soon, called the Phantom. It features replaceable blades. And they will offer a dozen profiles. Hawkbill, tanto, curved tanto, sheepsfoot, drop point, serrated, clip-point, spear-point, even a box-cutter. And it has proper replaceable wire-cutters, a chisel, a different awl, saw, Phillips, can-opener, the giant shears, one-handed pliers and most implements. Looks great.
They is also a pocketknife, the Phantasy, that will accept the same array of blades. I am looking forward to them.
I'll be looking for them. I like the idea of choosing your own blade style.
This sounds really cool. I will keep an eye out for it
Thanks for the heads up on that. Got an eye out.
can you give link to concept photos, if they exist ?
@@92OnTV Google "Roxon Phantom Roxon Phantasy New for 2020" and you will find the thread from the multitool forum.
Really thinking this one will be my back up multi tool -gotta have those scissors!!
Love the spring loaded pliers on the center drive thats my go-to
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Useful n nice review, mate. I've found out here that the main knife had a lock. Thankyou :D
I am very much looking forward to your review of the Phantasm and Phantasy. I know that blade changing system has to have caught your eye.
I have one, great multi tool according to its price. quality is better than leatherman low end products such as sidekick and wingman and cheaper. Some of the designs are great， standard bit can be used on this S801s,and when you cutting wire the design tends to make the two parts of plier closer rather than apart.
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Thank you. I hope they come up with some improvements. It could be made a bit better, but those scissors are awesome.
The awl on mine is straight, the pliers have no play and my blade and hook were very sharp. Yours might be a dud, chinesium manufacturer and all. I just wish leatherman made this tool. I'd drop a hundred or more on it with their quality
I love having the corkscrew since it stays in my backpack, my wife and I use it regularly. As a paramedic, this tool is fantastic. Compared to that hot trash of the leatherman raptor, this thing gets a lot of use. The scissors are just goddamn monsters and the pliers have been really, really tough.
I would have liked an edge profile on the file. And I removed the glass breaker tip since it unscrews.
Not sure why you had a problem with the cap lifter, the one on mine is so strong it has chipped the lip of a wine bottle, so it's a sturdy boy.
It is entirely possible that I just got a bit of a dud. With overseas manufacturing, you can't always be sure. The scissors on this thing are great, wish they put the same consideration into the tool as a whole though.
@@txtoolcrib Just gonna update you that I've been using mine heavily for the year since I posted this, and it's still rock solid. Nothing has come loose or broken. Such a perfect little "do everything" multitool. Bulky but for the things I need (corkscrews are fantastic as discount knot spikes, and I have run into needing a corkscrew quite a few times while at an AirBNB with my wife) - it just couldn't have a better set of tools for me.
I have to say, I am a little disappointed that you found it so mediocre. My S801 and S801S are just fine. The original's file is bad, the update's one is ok. Nowhere near the Rebar file, but usable.
My pliers have minimal play, yours were indeed terrible.
The cord cutters on both my tools came very well sharpened. They zipped through clothing effortlessly.
I am a fan of the tanto blade, and both tools came with very decent sharpened edges.
The Phillips driver is fantastic. It sits in the x and y axis center, it is properly robust, well formed, locks firmly, and even fits the bit adapter that also fits tons of other multi-tools. A favorite feature of mine.
Especially after the update, the Storm is probably my favorite off-brand multi-tool. And it is its own design. Not a Leatherman imitation, not a generic Ganzo.
I think it was more of an overall feel for me. I really liked the KS, because I was a fan of that minimalist design. This one feels a bit bulky for me, not that I discount it strictly on that basis. I think for the bulk, it should have a bit better functionality. Maybe I just have a fluke of a tool though. I was really disappointed in the pliers.
+1 for the tanto blade. That is beautiful and much easier to sharpen.
I have the Roxon M2. The scissors on that are great too.
Excellent review
The screw driver design is much better than leatherman. It is centralized and using standard 1/4 bits.
The tool I think is really going to be a surprise is the Nextool KT5024, based on the review I already saw I am very interested in seeing what you think about it.
I wasn't aware of that one, I'll have to look it up.
Man those scissors flew through that p cord that was impressive
Question, where did you read that the knife/scissor version used cr13? I bought the knife in April and it has 5Cr15MoV for both the knife and scissors
About ROXON ROXON is devoted to developing and creating practical, convenient and artistic multifunctional tools. The tools produced by ROXON not only exceed expectations, but also solve the difficulties of users in their mundane activities and outdoor adventures. We adhere to highest quality standards to meet the equally best competitive prices at the same time. CREATED TO BE PRACTICAL!
Folding Pocket Knife Scissors 2 in 1 Everyday Carry Multi tool with Belt Clip.New Developed and Patented
Material: 5Cr15MoV of Knife and Scissors, high quality sharp blades and smooth surface.
Specifications: sandblasting treatment.
Closed size: 10.5cm/4.1”.
Knife open length: 18cm/ 7”.
Scissors open length: 15.5cm/6.1” .
Multiple usages: Can be applied to cut many items, such as tape, paper, cloth, hair, thread, cardboard and many other items, suitable for kitchen, Housework, classroom activities, arts and crafts projects, scrapbooking and more. A nice gift perfect for Housework, Needlework, Rescue, Self Defense, Hunting, Survival, Fishing, Hiking, Camping.
I'm tempted to buy one
I think the rubber storage for the bits is pretty good - if you find it too difficult to get them in and out, just brush it out with some talcum powder (great dry lubricant for anything with rubber, soft plastic or metal).
Testing a saw on a 2x4 from your shop IMHO is pretty much useless - when do you get such a dry wood in the outdoors? As you mentioned, on green wood any saw without a proper setting or back-grind will fail for sure.
The only good thing about the file is that you can grind a decent 90° and get a good scraper for a firesteel or fine wood shavings.
The wire cutter needs a high cutting angle to stand up against hard wire; and BTW, with sharper edges it would turn into scissors (PLEASE!!! stop testing hard wire cutters on soft electric wire, that you can easily cut with scissors - they're not intended for that!!).
The cutter blades seem to be tungsten carbide - harder than any integrated steel cutters, which most of the time don't deserve their name, beeing too soft. Riveting them is ok for me, because I never had to replace some- you'll probably break the joints before you break the tungsten carbide.
Stay safe and healthy !
I don't like the bit holder, they could have done better. It is just cheap overall. You make an excellent point about the saw. The wire cutter has both hard and soft wire cutters. They are supposed to be designed to cut copper wire on the top cutting surface and hard wire nearest the fulcrum. I will absolutely continue to test soft wire cutting on these multi tools, because that is what they are designed to do. The cutter on this tool is definitely not tungsten carbide. That being said, for such a cheap tool, they aren't terrible. Overall, this tool is not great. It has limited functionality for it's size and weight, except for the scissors. It is not in the same class as Leatherman or Victorinox. It's cheap in price and cheap in quality as well. But, that's what people want sometimes. There is a market for it and for other tools like it. The scissors are the shining point to this tool though, those are pretty great. Now, if the rest of the functions caught up to, you would have something.
Their ad shows them using the can opener on a pull top can!😂
You’re so unbiased you should really be being paid like $300k a year to do this for OEMs.. I’m not even joking around.
Saw cuts decently because it has a pretty wide tooth set (like a real saw) vs a tapered grind.
How does this compare to the nextool flagship pro?
I wonder how you would rate it against the Nextool Flagship Pro (not the XIAOMI HUOHOU). It has less tools but on general quality and so on. Pliers on mine are solid for example but no corkscrew and no file or awl and no hex extensions. It's also the version with a proper locking blade which earlier and HUOHOU branded versions only had slip lock.
But, again, the scissors. Been a big fan of proper scissors since the Leatherman Micra.
Is this the same company that sells the knife that you can get different type blades and change them out? I like the tool and knife but they need to work on a better steel to keep them sharp. After looking on Amazon for it’s $44 and a 10 year warranty sounds like a great tool.
I finally have it 😃
In order to go bikepacking in France I'm looking for a good multitool to complement the knife I always carry and standard bike multitool I need anyway that contains screwdrivers and hex keys in all kinds of sizes. Basically I'd like a tool that has a corkscrew (France has wine, nothing more frustrating than having a nice bottle but no way to open it), can opener (it's camping after all) and pliers (stuff will break and pliers will be necessary fixing it). Then there is one extra condition: weight. My bike can only carry so much.
Is there anything you'd recommend?
Ive had the KS (knife and scissors). I wish they would make a PS (pliers and scissors)! That would be a tool you can take anywhere! Throw in the bit driver and its a deal! 😆 😆
How well does the cord cutter work as a plastic package opener? That would be my main use for it... Thank you for your review on this tool
I didn't try it like that, but I would say probably not well. Now, if you sharpened up the point a bit so that it would pierce properly, it might work really well.
Its not a bottle cap opener. It acts as a lever to pop the cork from the wine bottle.Pretty awesome tool for the money.
It is a bottle cap opener. It also serves as a lever bar to work in combination with the corkscrew. But it is definitely a bottle cap lifter. Don't believe me? Try it.
I wonder if a SAK corkscrew driver will fit in the corkscrew.
That I don't know for sure, I'll have to check.
I have watched this video a couple of times trying to figure what it is I just don’t like the look of one is the blade and then why stick a big corkscrew on it and then right we’re your hand is going to to be.
The scissors bent when i tried to cut open a cardboard package o get a package, the metal bent in on the coss hair cutting into eachother :( soft metal. Hopefully it was a dud. I love this tool
How does it compare to the Nextool flagship pro?
I'm not sure, I don't own that model yet.
The KS knife and the Storm S801S are made from the same type of steel, how is it possible that these are shears and this isnt?
I looked at the their website and they both feature 5Cr15MoV
The version I purchased was not.
I think reason for that curious bit selection is because its basically standard available in market and they ship exact same thing with bunch of other multi-tools, including Ganzo and sometimes even rip offs (if you must call them that because its just Gerber without the stamp of Gerber) of Gerber. You can even order it seperatly if you want.
I've question for you though, does that bit kit work on Rebar? If you can tell me that I can order it seperatly and would solve age old question of rebar or something else + bit kit.
It's not the exact same bit selection as the Ganzo, but they're standard bits, so we can just pick and choose what we want. I believe Ganzo made it for Gerber.
It fits the Rebar, and other multi-tools with the square Phillips, Blast, Core, Juice, Supertool 300 etc.
@@bilakos1987 Lovely, thanks for info mate. I'll order one to fit my rebar then.:)
That I didn't know.
So, buy the Surge and a Raptor then? Occasionally, I think you hold back just a bit, but I love your channel. Thanks for making content for lazy people like me who are just watching RUclips all day ;)
That is the route I would go personally, but I am really biased towards the Surge. I try to just be honest, call them like I see them. I know a lot of people either can't afford or are not will to spend the money on a higher quality Leatherman. Some of these off brand models have really surprised me though.
It seems like all of these Chineeeeeeese tools like this all have similar traits. I just reviewed the WorkPro 15 and 1 and I found what you said right in line with what I found.
Yeah, they can be a bit lacking for sure.
Cool 😎
Interesting design and compelling price, but it's 2oz heavier than my heaviest leatherman, and has less functionality. I'll have to keep them in mind though in case they make something more my speed
Seems that this multi-tool had plenty of possibility, but was ultimately let down by individual tool design. What a shame.
Yeah, unfortunately that is how I see it.
The conclusion is: better buy a leatherman and good scissors. 🙂
Yeah, unfortunately. I think that is the route I would go.
@@txtoolcrib And Gerber? really there is no decent alternative to leatherman?
Needs a ferrous rod
$45 lol, multiforce is $10 cheaper and main blade uses 8cr13MOV material
Back to the drawing board...
Me, or the Storm?
Bottle openers on multitools are lame for sure. I would rather them get rid of them all together.
Yep.
Roxxon almost destroyed Harlem
2020year and wine opener system LOL
you could have cut short on the review. In other word, it is a piece of sh!t. I you want to waste $$ on junk steel piece of sh!t, go buy it
Yeah, you're right. It's not great at all.
Looks like a nice pair of junk in every department but the snipers
The remainder of the multi tool is a bit lacking for me.
You lost me at Chinese... bout the only thing they have given us is the Wuflue.
I get it!