Good deal on a SOG multi-tool w/marlin spike.

[Roc Doc]

Forty bucks shipped CONUS. Great for opening rigging shackles or loosening knots in rope.

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=205733410

[DRM]

I want to find one of the ones that you "sling" to open, not the fold out kind.

[Ben W]

Originally Posted by DRM

I want to find one of the ones that you "sling" to open, not the fold out kind.

Gerber.

http://www.buy.com/prod/gerber-multi...200044518.html

[surpip]

I wasn't really happy with my sog, it felt cheap to me.
Still have it, but havent really ever used it, i keep it in my car.

[Weasel]

Originally Posted by surpip

I wasn't really happy with my sog, it felt cheap to me.
Still have it, but havent really ever used it, i keep it in my car.

compared to what none of the ones I have had ever feel cheap.

[DRM]

Originally Posted by Ben W

Gerber.

http://www.buy.com/prod/gerber-multi...200044518.html

One handed from Gerber :facepalm: - thanks! That was the only one I ever liked... always hated having to flip them open to use the pliers.

[zac_christy]

Thanks for the Heads-up, I needed a new one. I broke the plier jaw on my small SOG tool.

[Tommy70K5]

Originally Posted by zac_christy

Thanks for the Heads-up, I needed a new one. I broke the plier jaw on my small SOG tool.

Send it back, I did the same, they replaced it and even loaded it with tools that it didn't have when I sent it in....I just wish mine had those flaps that cover the tools when using the pliers, would make it more comfortable to use

[zac_christy]

Yeah, I guess I should. I have had them replace it once before, they just sent me a new jaw and the wrench to fix it with. Mine is one of the older ones, and it is the smallest one they made. Probably trying to work on something too big when I broke it, I don't even remember now.

I don't think the SOG tools are cheap though, I like them better than the Leatherman or Gerbers, The only time I have ever owned a Gerber tool was when we were issued them for deployments, even then I took the SOG and threw the Gerber in the bottom of a duffle to bring home. I have not tried the newer Leatherman though, they look like they have improved.

[Numidian]

Originally Posted by DRM

I want to find one of the ones that you "sling" to open, not the fold out kind.

I've got a Gerber one. That is actually spring loaded, you push a button and pliers pop out. And all of the blades and other doohickeys lock out when you open them.

I never use it and never carry it, I prefer just a standard blade. Wanna buy mine?


Here I found it, this is what I have.
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-0847.../dp/B0001P2K5C

[Roc Doc]

I had an original non-locking Leatherman, which I finally destroyed the small screwdriver (perfect for tightening up Switchcraft XLR connectors), and then the pliars by cutting through a live 120v 18ga cable. I sent it back to them for repair in the original worn leather holster, and they sent me a brand new one...in my old holster. No charge. It now lives in the glovebox of my tow rig.

I also have a Buck that I keep in my wheeling rig, but it's going to be replaced by the SOG. I don't have a hook on my winch cable, just a thimble, so I need the marlin spike to loosen the shackle when I want to use it. The buck will stay around for doing shows.

Forty bucks is a swinging deal, IMO.

[zac_christy]

Got my pliers today, good tool. Well worth the money, that price beats any of the others with the same tools on it.

[Diesel Smoke]

Originally Posted by DRM

I want to find one of the ones that you "sling" to open, not the fold out kind.

Have fun pinching you hand!!

[Roc Doc]

Today was the day of delivery. I got the SOG, a new phone and a replacement pre-amp for the Toyota. All via Fed Ex, all different drivers .

The SOG is a nice piece, the compund leverage of the pliars is nice, and it has a razor blade type seatbelt cutter. The Marlin Spike isn't really a classic Marlin Spike in that it doesn't taper down to a fine point, so it won't be that good for loosening knots, but for opening shackles it's great. A nice beafy piece, and it should last a long time in my 4x4 trail bag.