Gerber s legendary knife and gearmaking expertise combines with the outdoor survival knowledge of Bear Grylls to develop a knife built to give you an edge in any outdoor adventure situation. The 4.75" fixed droppoint blade is constructed of sturdy highcarbon stainless steel and the back half is serrated to saw through branches rope and bone. Fulltang blade construction ensures maximum durability. The ergonomic textured moldedrubber grip gives you a sure hold in any weather and has a stainless steel knurled butt cap with a striking surface for hammering. An small emergency locator whistle is attached to the lanyard. The lightweight militarygrade mildewresistant nylon sheath sports survival features of its own. A firestarting ferrocerium rod locks into the sheath and makes sparks when struck in a striker notch built into the back of the knife s blade. A diamond sharpener is also integrated into the sheath for inthefield edge honing. You also receive a patch demonstrating key ways to communicate with searchandrescue aircraft. This knife comes with Bear Grylls pocket survival guide Priorities of Survival. The guide contains vital potentially lifesaving information about wilderness survival. Imported. Blade length: 4.75". Overall length: 10". Weight: 11.2 oz.
- Molded rubber grip and knurled striking surface butt cap
- Saw ground back blade
- Integrated fire starter with integrated diamond sharpener
- Key ground-air communication patch
- Emergency micro lanyard whistle
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Tapered round diamond coated rod for sharpening serrated and standard edges. Pre-set carbide blades quickly set your edge. Specially shaped ceramic stones give you a razor sharp edge. Reversible and replaceable carbide and ceramic stones for extended sharpening. Lanyard hole for carrying.
- Pre-set carbides sharpen very dull edges quickly.
- Specialy shaped ceramic slot to finish edges and sharpen serrated blades.
- Tapered diamond rod for sharpening serrated and standard edges.
- Very compact and lightweight.
- Lanyard hole for carrying.
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This knife shapener sharpens any double edge blade whether serrated or plain thick or thin and it will do it faster than youd believe possible. AccuSharp sharpeners are the best easiest and fastest sharpeners around. The difference is in the specially formulated precision ground and mounted tungsten carbide blades.
- Sharpens your knives quickly easily and accurately
- Just draw the AccuSharp over the tool and your work gets easier
- Renew your edges in an instant
- Safety hand grip prevents cuts
- Diamond-honed tungsten carbide
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Very Sturdy. High quality
PROS:
-Heavy (So it wont tip over)
-Magnifying Glass
-Grippy base
-Cheap
Cons
- Adjustment isnt easy as pie.
When I first ordered this I was wondering how on earth it would stand up without falling down. Surprisingly the stand is very heavy for how small it is. You can arrange this little guy in every any any direction you want. If you plan on doing any hobby work like soldering or model building this investment will pay for itself as soon as you use it once.
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Difference Between Stainless and CX VersionI think there is a lot of confusion about what advantages the CX has over the cheaper (-$20) stainless version. I hope this review will clear some of that up. Some reviewers are advising you buy the stainless version because the only difference is a slither of carbon fiber. That is simply not true. The CX has a lot more going on for it than that!
1) The metal used to make the blade in each model is different. The stainless version uses 420HC steel which is a decent metal with good hardness and good edge retention. The CX version uses 154CM steel which is considered by many as a "super steel" because of its good corrosion resistance and excellent toughness and edge retention. Imho this is worth the $20 price difference alone.
2) The blade styles are different. The stainless version has a plain edge whereas the CX has a partially serrated blade. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. The plain blade is much easier to sharpen because you dont have to deal with maintaining any serrations (if you dont know what you are doing serrations tend to get ground away when you do any sharpening). The partially serrated blade however is much more versatile in terms of cutting. In a pinch you can used the serrated part of the knife as a saw or just for more cutting power. Additionally if you learn the proper technique sharpening a serrated blade is not that much more difficult albeit a bit more time consuming. Personally I like the partially serrated blade.
3) The tungsten coating isnt just for looks. True it makes this tool even sexier than it would otherwise be but it also adds a layer of corrosion/oxidation protection. This is a big deal to those of us who intend to use the tool in humid or moist conditions. Natural oxidation isnt always that noticeable and protects the layer of aluminum underneath it. However it is porous and is not as durable as a coating.
4) Some reviewers have stated that the carbon fiber portion of the scales adds cushioning to the handle making it more comfortable to hold. I dont know if that is true or not because I have only held the CX. Still it might be something worth considering.
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UPDATE:
*The 2009 model of the CX has a plain edge blade and the Stainless has a partially serrated blade* Thanks Poiuyt Man for the heads up.
After 1 year I still love this tool. So far it has held up to daily use and abuse very well. I sharpen it maybe 4-5 times a year and oil the joints once or twice a year. I also gave the pocket clip significantly more tension by removing it bending it inward and reattaching it. This keeps the tool firmly in place when I clip it in my pocket. Be careful not to strip the threads by cross-threading or over-torquing if you decide to do this. The pliers have developed a tiny bit of lateral play but they still work great for anything I throw at them. The spare bit holder still has a lot of bite and holds the spare bit firmly in place. I still lost a bit however out of carelessness and had to order a replacement from Leatherman. Although the replacements are pricey Leatherman got it out to me extremely quickly and customer service seemed very responsive and helpful. The tool's black anodizing has held up remarkably well despite being dropped countless times used heavily and tossed around in my pocket with keys.
Overall I am very happy with this tool and it has been my trusty daily-carry almost every day since I got it. Much more versatile than a pocket knife alone and not much bulkier. You really cant appreciate something like this until you start to carry one and forget it at home one day. You will find yourself constantly reaching for it throughout the day only to be greeted with an empty pocket and disappointment. I almost feel naked without mine.
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Kintrex IRT0421 Infrared ThermometerAfter reading specifications and reviews of similar products in the same general price range. I decided on the Kintrex IRT0421.
I am very pleased with my purchase. This device is very quick to respond and it seems to be quite accurate when used properly. One of the main reasons I chose this infrared thermometer over the Fluke Raytek or Sears Craftsman was that it uses 2 AAA batteries rather than a 9-volt battery. I've had the Kintrex for about a month now and I'm still using the original batteries which show no signs of weakness yet. The display is very easy to read even in a dark room (it's backlighted) and you can switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius simply by pressing a button.
As far as I'm concerned you can't beat the Kintrex for the price.
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What's not to like?One thing that chaps my hide is a cheap tool. I don't like 'em I don't buy 'em and I avoid using them if I don't have to. Leatherman is well known for their quality and they don't disappoint here.
Good Points:
This New Wave is extremely well built.
Resists torque/twisting that some other multi-tools don't.
Nice heft but not too heavy to slip in a pocket.
Smooth and comfortable finish in the hand.
A really nice selection of functional tools.
Great tool locking easy to release (but only when you want!)
I've used several other multi-tools and beyond the novelty I never really enjoyed the flip out style (Gerber) because it seemed a bit unstable and difficult to put back. And most of the others cut into the palm. The only detractor is the price but I don't mind paying for quality and this baby delivers.
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First Studfinder that really worksOur house has lath and plaster walls that are covered by Sheetrock. It has always been very difficult to locate studs for hanging heavy items because of the thickness of the walls. The electronic studfinders are undependable. This one works astonishingly well. Just hold it somewhat loosely and move it around in a sort of figure-eight motion. When it finds a stud it pulls out of your hand and hangs on the wall. You can double check it by trying the same process a foot or two lower. Great product!
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Great Addition to the Leatherman Line
I am a paratrooper in the United States Army and I use a multi-tool every day. I have been issued tools from Leatherman Gerber and SOG and all have their good points as well as bad.
The SOG rusted quite easily after being exposed to perspiration in Afghanistan. It was also not easy to expose the blades in the handle.
Gerbers worked well but the screwdrivers were not beveled well. Also the bottle opener was so short that it was difficult to open a cold Sam Adams.
This assortment of bits works extremely well. I have never been a fan of leatherman multi-tools because of some poor design flaws in the early leatherman models. Specifically the original Leatherman tool was pretty hard on your hand when using the pliers. The "blades" were on the outside when the pliers were in the open position. If you ever had one you know what I mean.
Leatherman corrected that with the Wave series by contouring the handles but the bevel on the screwdriver (flat head) left much to be desired.
I used several Gerber models and was pretty satisfied with them (except for the LEDEND model.....no can opener) Gerbers also will pinch you if you are not careful when using the pliers.
The Victorinox Swisstool is built well and with MINIMAL care will never rust. The blades are sharp and their placement is well thought out. It has rounded edges in all the right places and as such is comfortable in your hand. It will never pinch you when using the pliers.
I got a Leatherman XT-i as a gift and found it to be well made and comfortable to use. With the addition of this bit kit it should be even more functional. The bits seem to be well made and durable. I still find myself carrying my swisstool more often than the Leatherman but that is out of 6 years of habit. I'm not ready to retire the Swisstool but I will give the leatherman a chance.
I also put the bits I thought I would use the most on one card and carry that in the belt sheath that the XT-i came in. That seems to work well.
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Sharpening tool of the centuryThis is a tremendous invention! I was a pro chef for about 15 years.
The customary way to sharpen knifes was a steel and or flat stone.
I have bought and used various "sharpening systems" and had ex-
pensive electric diamond sharpeners. However this device is the
fastest cheapest and best one I have ever used. It puts a very
sharp edge on all knives (almost razor sharp) and sharper than any
$300 electric sharpener out there. And for the average 8" chefs knife
takes about 20 seconds! Get one of these and you will be amazed
how something so simple works so well.
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