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David Bowen
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 1 มิ.ย. 2023
Multitools and gear reviews
Taking a look at the Kizer Towser K
Today we are taking a look at the Kiser Towser K in Ultem.
For more information on the Towser K you can go to Kizers site: www.kizerknives.com/collections/towser-k
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For more information on the Towser K you can go to Kizers site: www.kizerknives.com/collections/towser-k
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KosiM sharpening system review
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Review of the KosiM sharpening system. You may find more info about the system by going to: KosiM.company If you would like to read my written review you can find it at: www.multitool.org/gear/sharpening-systems/kosim-sharpener
Taking a look at the new Tennable knives
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Looking at new knives by Tennable, a sister company to Kansept.
Work Sharp Precision Adjust Elite review
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Review for the WS Precision Adjust Elite.
Roxon Flex review
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I've had the Flex for a month, this is my review. Roxon Flex Pre-Order roxontool.com/products/flex
Multitool Minute - CMB Predator
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I'm going to continue doing the Multitool Minute which was a series by Grant Lamontagne (multitooldotorg). First of many folks, enjoy.
Checking in...
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Been super busy my people, I've got lots to cover. Stay tuned, hope to create some content this weekend.
Review of the Nextool Sailer Pro
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Checking out the Sailer Pro by Nextool. #nextool #sailorpro #multitool #multitools #multitooldotorg
Overview of the Nextool Flagship Pro
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Taking a look at the Nextool Flagship Pro and it's inspiration the Kathleen Surge. #multitool #multitools #Nextool #flagshippro #multitooldotorg
First look at the Roxon Flex
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Roxon was gracious to send a Flex to check out. This is an unpacking and first impressions. Small edit: I thought there was a default set of tools that can be added to. From Roxon "No pre-installed tool set No minimum # of tools required Spacers are included" #roxon #roxonflex #roxonmultitool #multitool #multitools
Viperade VE18 Review
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Review of the Viperade VE18 Pocket Organizer I made an error, this is a VE18 model not the VE3. A lot of the models are very similar. #viperade #viperadev3 #pocketorganizer #edc #edcgear #edcknife #pocketprybar #streamlight #lynchprybars #tactilturn #benchmade #multitooldotorg
Taking a look at the Rocktol multitools (SK02, 05, and ST02)
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Taking a look at the Rocktol multitools (SK02, 05, and ST02)
Taking a look at the Vosteed Thornton and mini Corgi
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Taking a look at the Vosteed Thornton and mini Corgi
Backstory on how I got into knives and multitools. Also some information on multitool.org.
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Backstory on how I got into knives and multitools. Also some information on multitool.org.
Review of the Vosteed Racoon in aluminum
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Review of the Vosteed Racoon in aluminum
On a basic level this this is a good video, but I like how deep it gets referring to tools as “a piece of art”.
Are we saying we need a video to flush this out? I know people on TH-cam don't necessarily read my reviews on the site. I have elaborated on this subject a few times.
Hello. Wire cutters in my "Sailor Pro" are replaceable. I was quite surprised. Great reviev btw.
I went to Lowe's and bought 1/4-20 x 3/4 in flat phillips machine screws to replace the hexagon shaped screws that you needed the allenwrench to tighten the screws. Now all I need to tighten the clamp is a phillips screw driver.
Is there an adapter that can be used to sharpen scissors?
Not for the system, and TSProf adapters to make that possible would cost twice as much as the Xarilk
Fantastic review. Much appreciated. How would you compare this to the Xarilk Gen3 that you recently reviewed? The system you show (the version without the pedestal stand and included stones) is selling for about $234, while the Xarilk can be had for as low as $79 right now. Do you think this system is worth 3 times the price? For reference, I'm a complete rookie and don't own any crazy high quality knives. Mostly chef style knives under 60 HRC and angles between 8° and 20°. I'm doing basic home cooking. Just looking for a decent sharpening system and was going to get the Xarilk Gen3, but wondering if this unit would be worth the extra price or just overkill for what I need.
If your just doing a few kitchen knives here and there I would get the Gen 3. If your looking at keeping your entire knife collection sharp then the KosiM. The Gen 3 isn't suited for pocket knives but it can be done. The flexibility of the KosiM allows it to sharpen a lot more than the Gen3. They're in two different categories, but it's hard to ignore the price between them.
@@DavidB-MTOthanks for the great info. I have no pocket knives, hunting knives or anything like that. Everything is kitchen knives. Paring/utility knives, steak knives, santokus and chefs knives. Ordered the Gen3 today. 👍
@@clintonmccool2330 if you want to pick up that Gen3 you can use this link: amzn.to/3AnDaxf and a 10% off discount code: 10KF85LZ
You need a microbevel on the apex around 2 degrees higher than the edge. So if your edge is 20 deg. use a ceramic honing rod on it at 22 deg. Amazon sells ceramic honing rods with plastic guides to help you get the angle you want. I just got one and it works great to get that next level of sharpness you (and I prior) didn't know we were missing. I guess you could try using your highest grit stone at 22 degrees (or sharpen at 18 and microbevel at 20 if you want). But you have to use a feather light touch. Good luck!
Thanks for the tip, I'll give it a try. I've got a ceramic rod that came with my Edge Pro along with some other stuff I have.
Do you think this unit would be capable of sharpening a chef knife with a recurved style blade? For reference, I'm specifically referring to a knife like the Dalstrong Gladiator Series 7-inch Barong. (I'd leave a link, but TH-cam won't allow it.) Thanks for a great video!
At first I read this as convexed lol My poor brain is tired. I looked up your knife, I do believe this would work. The stones are only an inch wide and your recurve is gentle enough that the stone edges shouldn't have issues following the arc of the edge.
@@DavidB-MTOthanks for the reply and your expertise! I'll be purchasing this unit shortly... 👍
Good demo! It’s surprisingly similar to my Kadet Pro that cost 6x more. A wrap of kapton tape will firm up the grip of the clamps without the wiggle of rubber. What size are the clamp screws? A knurled or T-handle wrench should provide enough torque to adequately tighten the clamps. What is the diameter of the rod? Curious if other stone holders (like Hapstone) will fit to allow two-sided flat ended stones like Venev. Thanks!
Yeah it's very similar, I would say a copy of it. I will look into the kapton tape. I don't know any sizes, I don't have any calipers to check but I'm sure I can get info from Xarilk. Yes I think a T shaped wrench would work better. The clamps from my pioneer fit the Xarilk so it would be whatever size those are. I will say the rods on the Xarilk sharpeners are no where near as nice as others. No polish or anything, I think it hinders the smoothess somewhat.
@@DavidB-MTO sorry, I meant which size hex wrench is needed to tighten the clamp screws? I think I could hear the unpolished rod. Maybe if it’s the same size as a TSPROF or Hapstone rod, it might be worth swapping out.
This system punches well above it's price range
Absolutely, it has a lot of features people pay $$$ for.
WIll the stone holder accept dual sided stones like the Venev Centaur? Thanks
I don't own any dual sided stones, but I would say no. There's no as much clearance between the arm and that brackets that hold the stones like some other brands. It feels like it was made to accept the ones included, but others will fit.
How are the locking mechanisms on the rotation bar and the angle set, compared to the TS Prof?
No where near as good as TSProf, but for the price is serviceable.
@@DavidB-MTO Thanks
Do you know if this unit acepts the TSPROF stones?
Yes it will accept all 6" stones
I like mine
Do you know if this unit accepts the TSPROF clamps?
I think there's enough of a difference that they won't. I'll check it out for you though. My Etsy adapter for the TSProf fits the Xarilk of I modify it slightly and get some different bolts
if it's 2 cm where you fit the clamps in the frame then it should fit very well
holy smokes your right! I'll take a pic tonight. My pioneer clamps with L adapters works perfectly! Very interesting indeed
@@user-lw1pq8ms7x So any TSPROF Pro or Kadet clamp should work then? Wish I would have taken advantage of the Prime Day price.
This size is great compared to the rest of their models
thumb stud version should be available soon :(:
Dude i think the hot dog hole is unique and its extremely effective. Its too bad all the youtube reviews have been so hard on that one aspect. I think you killed it on this design.
Thanks I really tried to do something a little different. The knife scene is plaqued by the same old same old. Also a new design is in the works and hopefully it works out because it's pretty wild. The lock up may be difficult to get right so we will see@briandunn5861 @@briandunn5861
I suppose the reason for combining a pry tool and a utility knife in the same tool is so that it can be used to open large packages which are both stapled and taped shut. Some other people mentioned that the locking button fell off their older Prybid Utility tool. I hope that won't happen with this updated version. Thanks for the review. MTO is a great forum.
The button issue doesn't seem to be a problem on the new model. I can see how the tool is aimed at being a multipurpose for boxes and large packages. Thanks for supporting us ☺️
As a painter and decorator this is the perfect knife. The utility blade can cut the tips of caulk tubes etc. and the prybar opens my tins of paint .. unreal!😊
I’ve got the same one. I like it
Are they shipping out Flex's to influencers only first?
The pre-orders have been shipping. I got mine months before launch for testing/review
I bought one of these for around US $20 here in Indonesia. I like its size, not too big and not too small. The main blade is very sharp and the scissors cut through not just paper but also cloths, paracords, cardboards, etc. I haven't tested the other tools yet. But overall I'm satisfied with it as far as price and quality are concerned.
I was hoping that I was wrong and that this multi-tool doesn't actually require unlocking to open. At its price I like almost everything else about it. It looks cool, has a solid tool-set, and all outside-opening tools. But every time I pick it up that lock drives me nuts and I put it back in the drawer with the 10 or so other multitools gathering dust. Great review!
Add me
I got mine this week. Haven't had a lot of time with it yet but pretty nice. I bought a bunch of the blades that I thought I would like and the ones I have tried are pretty good.
How much does it weigh when all decked out?
Glad they got one to you guys
Yes sir, glad we could cover this. Appreciate what you do.
It would be a great idea if they were using decent steel for these. Theyre using 2 and 3crmov and the most expensive knife they have is 8cr13mov. Which is fine. But the screw driver being 2cr isnt giid enough to turn a screw without breaking. 3 cr is basically stainless steel used for making pots. Or pot metal. It isnt fit for tools. All the tool should be made of 420hc or 440c. The knife should be made of d2 or 14c28n, same with the saws etc. And then yes. It would be expensive. But it woukd be usable
The Flex is made with 5Cr15Mov, both the blades and components. Similar to 440A. I agree it would be nice for a bump in steel quality. Maybe for the blades they'll give us upgrade options.
Thank you for sharing🎉🙌👍
Very good review. Did you find that moving the clamps to one side to sharpen smaller knives, instead of using an adapter wasn't a good way to go ? I am debating between the TSprof Pioneer and the Hapstone RS. Since you own both , if you could only own one, which would you choose ? (price is not a consideration for me) Thank you in advance.
For smaller knives without an adapter go with the Hapstone RS. The RS can flip the clamps around to be closer in the middle. I'm going to be doing an RS review to show how this is beneficial.
@@DavidB-MTO looking forward to your review.
Shit knife. I had one a year or two ago and the scissor mechanism broke. Just buy a branded knife.
About as reliable as Leatherman.qc is in non existent now
I hope the 1/4 bit holder can take wiha double sided bits 🙏
I want to say no but I could be wrong
Great review - thanks.
Thank you
MaxLvlEDC shows how to get 4 long tools loaded into this!
I'll look this up, thanks
Nice little knife! I just bought the pup with the white G10 scales, black blade and hardware. It should be here in a couple days. I’ve been watching too many videos, going to attempt to dye the white G10 to a black to grey fade. Can’t wait!
How did it go?
@@Matto_Harvo I didn’t get the fade quite right, so just ended up dying the scales graphite black and the back spacer racing red. It came out very good, looks like it came this way. Fun to do and makes your knife your own. Taking the knife apart and putting it back together is sometimes more challenging than the actual dying.
Any special kind of utility blades you need…or scalp blades…? I think they come in different numbers sizes??
It takes a #22 scalpel blade
Thanks for the comparison.
Thanks for watching!
zip 31513 Seriously guys, black out all the numbers and/or bar codes of packaging on your videos.
Sorry, I'll do better next time. I'm new to this and I'm bound to make some mistakes
👍🏼I do like the swap mechanism but overall I’m liking the GOAT appearance and tools. I don’t do alot of swapping now that I have things where I want them so the “better” swap mechanism doesn’t really matter to me. I do often take out my craft blade and use it individually. It’s a full length long tool. Plenty to hang on to by itself. Along with 3 other long tools. 🙂
So, love the direction of fully configurable but will stick with my Bibury dedicated tools and swapable t-shank on one for now. Fantastic innovation but needs time to mature an Roxon have taken a big leap in reducing wiggle issues over GOAT. But big to them for going first into a new multitool era
My side to side wiggle was fixed when I tightened the pivots but there still is very slight up and down.
Wow, so much unrealized potential here! - Leatherman, why can't you offer us a truly custom mix of tools? You have the idea but not the execution... - That hobby/surgical blade holder is dynomite! - That scraper/chisel/wire stripper looks really useful, in ways I don't even yet know- that's the kind of multi-function we really want from a multitool blade!! - Nobody can beat the SAK awl/reamer blade- it's just a perfect, multi-function tool! Leatherman, side-eyes here... This awl/reamer is on steroids, and not necessarily in a good way... - Everyone else has figured out how to combine a bottle opener with a can opener (super useful for more than just those two functions) but these guys haven't... Yeah, this great idea just makes me want more from Leatherman... SMH
There's a lot of potential from the platform and it's by no means perfect. The more time I spend with it I find things I would change. I think Leatherman would kill it if they had an open platform like this, but then again that would cut into profits.
A multitool unboxing vid. From a multitool guy. And he rips the package open with his fingers...
🤦 I'm trying brother lol I'll get the hang of this thing. I'm just starting to get comfortable doing these. Thanks for the feedback though
Are fingers not the best multitools?
@@Bodestone they are the original multitool 😄
@DavidB-MTO keep going. Love the content and direction. Small mistakes are where you, and your viewers learn
@@Bodestone Thank you, I enjoy doing these. I'm going to try and get a couple more out this weekend.
I am unhappy with the changes. They downgraded the G-10 scales to glass filled Nylon. The texture is downgraded. The lock button has been down graded from stainless to plastic as well. All just to add a pocket clip. As a solution. Maybe they should have gone with a wire clip and made it deep carry tip up. So that the pry bar end is in the pocket. The chamfer in the pocket clip they added is nice. Helps it slide into the pocket easy. Retention is a little weak though. Shame they couldn't give us a nice tight pocket clip like they gave the Flat Iron.
Yeah G10 would have been nicer than the plastic, and what little issues it has could have been solved during R&D. The locking tab on mine is metal and looks to be stamped, is yours plastic?
@@DavidB-MTO So I have one of the early Prybrids made after launch and I have a bunch of Prybrids in black from Wal-Mart. I have looked them all over since I was concerned with Wal-Mart downgrading to hit a price point. Which is very common. The Wal-Mart Prybrids appear to be identical to the one I bought online. Recently I saw one with a pocket clip. So I bought it. The packaging looks similar. So I looked everything over. The new 2024 Prybrids have a different finish on the stainless steel. Darker black, I suspect it's paint and not black oxide. The scales are glass filled nylon and not G-10. Which makes the 2024 Prybrid feel cheaper. The texture not as grippy. The lock button is also not metal. It is a plastic. Most people would probably only notice the pocket clip and not the other changes. The price is still the same despite the downgrades to the 2024 model. I am just glad that I bought up the older version so I have spares. The prybrid is one of my favorite EDC utility knives. I like the simplicity and robust build. The G-10 really holds up well. I doubt the nylon is going to perform as well.
@@mackjones7688 gotcha, thanks for clarifying. Sucks that cheaped out in the end, it's common when companies are trying to hit a price point
so on Gerber’s website, they have the nylon Glass filled for $20 and $30 for od green g-10
4 long tool slot is mandatory
I like the idea, however, I'm still yet to find a better multi tool than the Surge and Swisstool MX. Thanks for the video! 👍
this is not the ve3, its the ve18s. the ve3 has two molle strips, and no velcro.
Thanks, I'll look into that.
My only gripes against the tool right now it's the lack of 4 large implements instaed of the current 2. The other thing is the current platform forbids large scissors like in some of their models like the storm, phantom, KS, and such. I think they should go towards the multiple model route. Since they made a nice platform they can actually do let's say heavy duty versions with phantom implements in addition of this system. Small versions that can work only with the smaller implements. "Knives" without pliers with the same system.
I agree with the 4 tools thing. Having that option for years it feels like a step backwards. I'm hoping all of these testing of the pre-production model well help make changes before the official launch. I do think the platform could be modified so it works on Roxon's other tools.
At first glance these reminded me of the Delémont NailClip 580 except with a few more accessories. Good presentation and video format. Also, might be of benefit to link the review from the forum on here.
I don't have a written review yet, I'm going to post these in the review forum though. Some things I don't know if I'm going to do both video and written, which is what I'm doing. Or if some will be exclusively video
I almost looks like the clip can be moved to the other side on the ST02 but I'm guessing the curvature of the clip would prevent that from being fully successful. Looking forward to your full review.
Thanks, I'll take a second look at that clip. I eager to put these through their paces and see how they stack up
Nice overview. Thanks! I have the ST02 and the tools are sharp. I was using the can opener to pry something and it slipped. Got me pretty good. I agree it's not quite up to Leathrman workmanship, but it's definitely not cheap stuff that's not going to hold up.
Thanks David. I recently picked up a P4 and now after watching this of course I want the Arc…
The Arc is a great successor to the P2/P4. I think it builds off of what came before it and makes it worthwhile to pick up. It's a great tool and it's bumped out everything else I carry.
I really appreciate these sharpener reviews. Would you consider doing an end of year top 5 on the ones you've reviewed either here or on the forum?
Sure, that would be cool. I've got the Hapstone RS, Gatco, Lansky reg and diamond, Lansky turnbox and pocket pack left to review.