🛠 $8 Cabela's Multitool (Could it be good??)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2024
- I was pleasantly surprised...I mean what could we expect from a $8 multitool??
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I bought one. I used it a few times and it broke at the plier head. Don't buy it. Buy a six pack of beer instead.
Now this is good advice!!
What brand of beer?
@@danielorozco1728 good point! Never met a 6 pack of bear that cheap i wanted to drink
@@maxlvledc you can drink bears😂
I have a lot of these and I love them. Inexpensive so if they go into the water when out fishing your not loosing $100.00 or more. Great quality and value for the money. Also if someone needs to "barrow" it and they forget to return it, not a big deal. Lastly in an emergency they could be used for trade, or barter items. Let's not forget your not going to rebuild a house with an $8 tool. Love mine. Oh and the saw is great to get into tight areas. Again it's an $8 tool.
Oh, okay. That make sense. Buy pliers for other people.
@@latetodagame1892 that’s not what he means dude
Hey! I thought of a new category/consideration. "My First Multitool". As either a rating or seperated category, this would be a great way to get someone INTO EDC/carrying. How simple is it, likely hood of self-injury, likely hood of breaking/cost of replacement. I asked a number of guys at work if they EDC, only one knew what the concept was, and had a backpack for hiking trails.
Bought 2 of these a couple months ago just as a joke but I used to carry one everyday especially when camping. The saw has cut quite a few branches and has been a great fishing companion. Great tool overall for 8 bucks.
Perhaps another challenge you can take would be to turn the $8 tool into an $80 upgraded tool.? Lets design a multitool for people wearing suits, indoor workers even for mums at home on their sewing machine etc. You definitely gave us some great ideas to test out in the field. Cheers mate. Greetings from Australia.
Probably is too late for this suggestion, but you should test every scissors to cut zip ties, It's probably the most commonly cut material within a working/industrial/professional environment, at least in my experience.
Can't tell you how many times scissors are the only tool to be able to cut a zip tie securely enough not to damage what is around by accident (some fine electronic cables, wires, delicate circuitry etc.).
Edit. That's the main reason I bought the Leatherman surge and then the SOG snippet, just in case I switch my main multitool...
I've always used pliers to open cable ties (gripping the lock and twisting), it's a great way to destroy a scissor
I use the wire cutters on my pliers to cut zip ties. I would never try with most multitool scissors.
This was my wife’s first multitool. I got it free when our local Cabela’s opened and she picked purple.
When I’m bad and forget my multitool, I’ll use hers in a pinch.
Better than my Dime.
I got one as a gift about 8 years back love it and use it almost every day although the pliers are misaligned
Got a couple of these "generic Cabela's Multi-tools" as stocking stuffers this year ('23). I find them "good enough" to go into the vehicles (or around the house) so I always have that "something's better than nothing" option we all end up with from time to time
I think they were aiming the tool at a fisherman/outdooorsman that doesn't need or want to spend a bunch of money on a high end multi tool. it would be a decent addition to a tackle box or on a duck hunter's belt.
About my thoughts. This pricerange are tools to have in tackleboxes, an extra in the car etc.
I carried this thing in my school bag (I teach computers) for a couple of semesters. It worked well for me as all I was doing was using the plier to hold and pick things up. Does well with VERY light use. Biggest issue for me is the way it's shaped. I just hated using it.
I bought my son one of these when he was 6 because I didn’t know if he would like a multitool or not he took it hunting with us every year until now. It’s not the best but everything works for him 😂
I grabbed one years ago at a checkout while buying something else. No regrets.I have used it lots of times. Certainly got my money's worth out of it.
Received 1 as a Christmas gift, I love it
The scissors are just for cutting thread off clothing or a troublesome hair; that's about it. I think they designed the bottle opener that way because they couldn't violate other patents. The Phillips head screwdriver is good enough to replace a taillight bulb. I would use the saw to cut through plastic. Like you said, "it's good enough for a lot of things." The tool looks weird/the shape, not compatible with other sheaths for carry. There are other Multitools out there around the same price point, like the Schrade ST10, no scissors on it, though. Ozark trail is an option, and many others on Amazon.
My first plier-based multi-tool (from ~3 years ago, before I knew about EDC) looked a fair bit like this, spring and all, so not knocking it without having tried it - but even mine had a friction-folding(?) plain blade that would hit frame before hand bc inboard tools, and a serrated blade with a great package-opening scallop at the tip.
Even so, the driver and opener implements here look pretty promising as parts in/for a modification!
I bought two today. I would like to modify them to hang on a carabiner from my key chain or belt loop. I'm thinking of grinding down the teeth on the saw blade then drilling a big hole into it.
I had that same red one. It was basically a back up for my powerpint. It was pretty decent
My father in law has one of these. I wait with much anticipation. Pliers seem decent enough.
for the price it's worth grabbing a few .. chuck one in the car glovebox , one in work bag , one in fishing box .. heck even chuck one in the mountain-bike saddle bag .. wouldn't like to have to rely on one
I’ve had one of these and the screws would back out and all the tools (obviously knife included) would flop out. It could be a unique problem to my specific tool but it was a big deal because it was a pretty dangerous problem.
Bought one of these to keep in my guitar case. Unfortunately when I went to cut excess strings when doing a replacement, the wire cutters couldn't cut through the A and E strings. I didn't expect much at the price point but just my experience
A small tip: if you want to sharpen some scissors, try "cutting'" a bobby pin 2 or 3 times. It's like honing the edge..
Hmm, interesting
I saw these at Cabela’s today, actually picked one up to check it out but I couldn’t handle it out of package... then I see you post a review on the same day?!? Kinda funny, were we at the same Cabela’s? 🤣
I gotta keep the package opening trick in mind...
More than once i've stabbed through these stubborn plastic packages and damaged either my blade, the new item or even myself one time. It's a nice trick to know
The scissors work way better if you put the proper force on it so push the handle a certain way so it keeps the gap of of the scissors tighter so it doesn't allow the object or item or cutting to flop thru I also use my thumb not my index finger and it works way better
I don't really know how I feel about your scissor gauntlet to be honest like for a full size pair of scissors they all feel like reasonable tasks but several of the constraints don't really fit how I'd use the scissors irl and so it doesn't really feel representative of the experience I'd have. Like the no tension thing. If I'm cutting a seat belt or kevlar straps or even paracord I either have both hands available or they're being used to hold something down in which case they're under tension or I can apply tension using my second hand with a weirdish grip.
Edit: Also more specifically about this tool I think the scissors more or less fit what I'd expect out of them, the saw seems pointless but whatever I'd rather the bottle cap end was set up more for light prying but whatever and I'd like to see if this can hold light wire and bend it before I fully sign off on the pliers but for the price it seems pretty good honestly.
If I can put something under tension...I can cut it with a knife, that's why I do it that way.
Heads up, I contacted Roxon via email and they told me that the M2 Storm Mini will hopefully be available by the end of May. I really get a feeling it’s going to raise the bar for mini multitools. Mini tool video in the future?
They usually get toolset right, but quality...not as much
Wow those were $4.99 last year here in Georgia not sure what they are now.
This looks exactly like a True utility mini multi, maybe it’s the same OEM? They’re out of stock here in the UK on True utility’s website and have been for a while, which really is a shame
I’m just now catching up on your videos. I have a next tool multi tool and I like it. It has a pair of scissors. That’s the size of the pliers, sharp and very usable. Why don’t you do a review of it.
Did 😉
Interesting little tool.
I'm thinking one or two hits on the scissor pin with a hammer & centre punch will tighten it a bit 👍
Pretty good tool even for spare parts.
I put my SAK Swisschamp scissors in a vice and crushed the pivot. Worked nice, and controlled.
@@OutsideTheTargetDemographic Yeah, the Wenger SAK scissors should be used on EVERY knife Victorinox makes ! They have a screw (like my old Swiss Champ) and awesome serrated edges 👍
@@edwardfletcher7790 I tried one Wenger, the Evo 34? IDK. The scissors were beefier, but I didn't like them. Somehow seemed less refined? Probably could cut through a garden hose. The locking flat blade driver was nifty. Gave it to my sister.
@@OutsideTheTargetDemographic Ahhhh I really hate the lock location on Wenger's, it's exactly where you grip, it snags in your pocket and you can't even put it in a leather belt pouch, terrible design !
@@edwardfletcher7790? The flat head combo tool lock? It only engages when you press down on it. Idk, it was over a year ago.
I have that exact color combo and ya its not the best next to a gerber spg or leathermen multi tool but honestly iv never used a multi tool as much as this little guy and i do have a leathermen had this little multi tool since 2015 :)
These arent bad. Ive owned them. The reason i dont carry it any more is because it just barely fits in a 5th pocket and the scissors keep popping out.
I wish Victorinox made a tool that size
I got that and it was 5 dollars for me and it was actually really sharp and good
Fishing tool. Scissors and blade will cut 20-pound test line and the pliers can remove a swallowed hook on a small fish. Looks like it's worth the price. I wouldn't pay $40 for one.
Perfect for a gun range bag ……because the guy next to you won’t have one.!!
Goat tools needs to make something this small or PowerPint sized but modular
Ding ding! 100%
Bought one 2 years ago. Left it in pants pocket through dryer and had a handful of parts in there afterwards ! Not worth it IMO even at $5.
So odd that you reviewed this tool. I borrowed this tool from my son and carried it all last month while I waited for my SOG to arrive in the mail. At the beginning of the month I thought, "This will be a piece of junk." As I carried it though, I found uses for it everyday and it performed semi-well. I wouldn't recommend anyone go out of their way to buy it, but if you have it, it is definitely better than not having any multitool.
It’s a great little tool. Does the job. People rather spend $100 on a tool you will destroy using it
After 2 years of savage work, I bought another one of these little motherf@&$$. They’re awesome for the price.
I picked up all mine for free by applying for the credit card. Also got other cool stuff.
IMHO, you WAY overvalue scissors in a multitool. Outside of NexTool's approach, they are far too small to be really useful. The scissors on that tool (like the blade and the saw) are much shorter than they could have been in a tool of that length which makes how well they can cut almost a moot point. At best they can only be made marginally better than just gnawing through the material.
I agree that a saw that short is not much use outside of making stop cuts on small whittling projects. The blade is another story, though, largely because they had the sense to make the edge so straight.
I bought one for my wife to carry in her purse and one for the hell of it this weekend. It was 8$ I think it was a good value.
No thanks. Non locking outside blade. Yeah it's cheap but save that money for a better tool.
depends on where you live. UK and Hong Kong have really strict rules about locking blades
Junk. You will hate using it. Buy a Leatherman or Victorinox -- tools for a lifetime.
I have one..it rides in my tackle box...
At that price? I'd buy it in a N.Y. second!
Yes save scrissors and botle open , and put a Little file in dus toll and you are make and god toll budget .
you did little to no test perhaps next time.
😎cool
I've seen them as low as 5 some days.
A good multi tool for 8 bucks? Not likely, but stranger things have happened.
I've had way way worse...for way way more
On sale here in Ontario, Canada. $5.99. Six different colours.
@@leatherman6495 yea...at that price...I couldn't NOT recommend it. It'd better than some tools at $25
I can't buy garbage and test it out. I carry good quality pliers and a Victorinox.
I can...because I end up making it back just by talking about it lol. At least now it's out there.
@@maxlvledc Must be nice. 😋 And you save us the money, so...
Hey, wait a minute. I hear TH-cam doesn't pay well for views. You're telling me you are going to recoup the cost of this $8 MT from this video? 😉
@@OutsideTheTargetDemographic 100% , but it took 3 years of costing me quite a bit to get here.
if anyone sees this note: the saw has been removd
I realize it's only 8 bucks but that is the ugliest Mt I've ever seen. Woof.
Hahahhaha
I could not stand the shape of it. Biggest hassle to get in and out of my pocket.
A "save the reciept special" bulky junk.. not going to make the top 10 list huh
No lol 😂
Haha, but surprisingly better than tools 5 times the cost in some cases!
@@maxlvledc By that you must be referring to the LM Squirt PS4 lol
@@simonh6371 Hey! Why are you shooting at my Squirt? 😵 The pliers are decent...and the blade...is there...
@@OutsideTheTargetDemographic Lol I have a Squirt PS4 in fact it's in my coin pocket right now. After watching his review I don't think this tool is better than the Squirt. But you'll have to admit the scissors on the Squirt are pretty shit, plus the Phillips SD seems to be made of cheese.
@@simonh6371 Ahh, mine is the Gen 1? No scissors. Awl, file, screwdriver, blade, pliers. And as it turns out, the Squirt fits quite nicely inside an AR15 grip. In Minecraft. 😉
Looks like a piece of shit. Buy a pack of smokes instead.
Or not..
@@maxlvledc nope that thing is trash buy once cry once... buy a leatherman and be done...
@@tonythies1827 buy a leatherman and cry because quality control screws you over and over and over. And then customer service screws you over and over and over.
Thanks but no thanks. When leatherman gets their head out of their buttocks and starts get on the same level of victorinox, MAYBE then someone can suggest it.
@@clintwestwood3539 buy a Cabelas one instead then. It’ll look good on you
@@tonythies1827 And you can go ahead and buy a piece of rope. It'll look good on you!
Looks like a flying v guitar