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elindred
34
Aug 1, 2019
Just got mine, here are my thoughts: This thing is huge! Somehow I thought it would be Wingman/Sidekick sized, but it's actually slightly heavier than a Leatherman Wave. The scissors seem overkill for a pocket tool. They might be useful if you commonly cut card stock, canvas or other thick fabric occasionally. I tried removing the scissors to see how much weight it would save. On my kitchen scale the scissors on their on weigh 1.3 oz, and the rest of the knife weighs 7.4 oz. If you try this at home, keep in mind that reattaching the scissors is quite difficult. The folding/unfolding action for each of the tools feels very snappy and positive, and not cheap at all. There is a small amount of play in the pliers' central hinge, more than on my wingman. There was also a bit of lubricant leaking from the pivot point when I received it. Hopefully this isn't a continual problem. The knife blade is pretty beefy, but rather dull out of the box. The lock up on the saw and knife are solid, with no play. I don't know why the saw doesn't have a one-hand-open thumb hole. The wire cutting blades seem to be replaceable, but after talking to Nextorch customer service there seems to be no way to buy replacements... This is a nice tool overall. Unlike the cheap feeling knockoff multi-tools you find at this price or lower, this one has a premium feel about it, with a level of fit and finish that leaves nothing to complain about.
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LeadingEdge
35
Aug 19, 2019
elindredHow awkward is it to use the scissors to make say a foot long cut on a regular 8.5 copy paper and something weightier like denim?
RayF
22220
Aug 24, 2019
LeadingEdgeDefine "awkward"
LeadingEdge
35
Aug 24, 2019
RayFAwkward = the tool body gets in the way while in use (bulk might have been better up, rather than down, or something on that order); does a poor job of snipping (using the tip to create a small cut that can be the beginnings of a rip tear); digs into fingers when in use; may be okay for standard copy paper, but struggles with heavier material (cardboard) or more complex materials (denim).
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RayF
22220
Aug 24, 2019
LeadingEdgeI see, you wan't to know if you can use a multi-tool with scissors to make paper dolls and snowflakes?
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Well I suppose that depends talented you are. Whenever I try to make paper snowflakes I seem to end up with more confetti than flakes, but you? Who can say? However it's always been my experience that any too in a multi-tool configuration is going to involve more shortcomings/sacrifices, and be a little less convenient to use than the same tool in stand alone form--most folks accept that as a given. The concept behind a multi-tool is that you're willing to accept that trade off vs carrying around a pocket full of the alternatives. So, probably not the best tool for making snowflakes and dolls, but if you don't happen to have a nice pair of pointy Fiskars with you at the time, these will just have to do!
RayF
22220
Nov 8, 2019
elindredI tried to explain the size differences early on--guess I didn't catch you?
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As to the scissors, they are beefy so you can cut through tough stuff, like annoying plastic blister packaging--before it cuts you. You may find them "overkill" for certain other uses, but it would be unfair to expect them to replace every standalone tool in one's pencil box ;- )
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Regarding replacement blades for the wire jaws--as I explained above, they are $30/pair, and these are them!
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