The steel used is the same as the whole tool, and has nothing for heat treatment. As a file user on my tools I understand that the implement is the hardest to manufacture, but they could have just left this part out. I found that the file would only work on wood, and soft brass. This part of the tool was actually the most disappointing part. You will not break any speed records with it, but the tool does cut, and the teeth had no problem with clogging cutting green wood.įile on the tool measured also in the 2-½ inch range.
Saw Blade on the tool is 2 ½ inches long and was the part of the tool that I was certain would be junk, however I was pleasantly surprised that the blade had been Hollow ground, and though the teeth not up to Victorinox standard did perform well. The cutting length is the same as the straight edge so they both work very well for general cutting. I found it almost impossible to cut rope with due to the teeth but would open packages and cut fabric like a chainsaw. It has a duel-serrated pattern on it that has VERY aggressive teeth. However the Serrated blade is kind of weird it does actually work but not as well as most. It takes a great edge, though dulls quickly, can be retouched with a Diamond stone with very few passes. While the steel is not premium, I actually would not say it is any worse that the average Wenger or Victorinox steel used today. The tool comes with 2 blades a Drop point blade that measures.2 ½ inches, and is Hollow ground. I have become accustomed now as most to higher end steel that have become commonplace in today’s market. I actually would love to see the higher end tool companies make a sheath that the bargain basement company has come up with. I was able to crawl in and around the truck at work without it snagging and catching on anything. It rides a little higher on the belt than the Leathermans, but will easily fit up to a 2-inch belt. It is an accumold type design that is covered in a heavy cordora covering, and holds the tool very securely with a simple but stout button snap. The sheath that the tool comes with is very reminiscent of the old Bianchi Mag pouches that were first issued with the 9mm. So the tool also has a very excellent warrantee. The tool is readily available at all Lowe’s and if broken can be returned without any questions for replacement there.
Though the tool has no implements that lock, every piece of it has a “snap” when they click into place, and all tools have their own back-spring, not a common thing on most tools that will share a common back-spring. The spring-loaded head has very aggressive teeth and I found it comfortable to grip up to a 9/16-inch bolt, and was easily able to grip it with force. Though the plier’s head is smaller it does perform all tasks in an adequate way. Also the head of the tool is spring-loaded and the spring is internal so it will not become lost. Pliers on the tool come with a Very small hard wire notch that easily handles coat hanger and welding wire with ease. Though the tool is a bit on the heavy side, the very nice thing is that the grip of it is thick and beefy without being too unwieldy like the Gerber Suspension. The tool comes with a great insert made of rubber that gives some grip and it really does give the tool a little class with the polished steel and the Kobalt blue grip. Tool shown in comparison with the wave that is usually carried at home. It is closed at 3 ¾ inches or 9.5 cm the tool opens to 6 inches, and is ¾ inches thick. with the sheath it will not be a tool that you will forget that you are wearing. It had come with a sheath that was actually usable, and it was a heavy tool.
The tool came in a great package that allowed the buyer to see the tool with all implements out.
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