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Review on 13-In-1 Multi Tool Pliers With Locking Blade & Pocket Clip - Perfect For Campers And Survivalists! by Rick Rownd

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Really an excellent tool at an excellent price

The two things that impress me about this particular multi tool are that the build quality is outstanding and the design, meaning the pliers and the accompanying tools, are great for my uses. The assortment of tools is awesome and while there always sacrifices when using a tool like this, the Spifflyer minimizes those (example: no flat head screwdriver on a multi tool is going to be as smooth as a round handle with a precisely made driver, but this does work fairly well). Additionally the locking mechanism is intuitive and easy to use and is really a great safety feature.My one complaint, minor though it is, is that the knife opens facing the other section of handle. When the knife is open and the tool is closed, the handle of the knife sticks out an inch or two past the blade, meaning using the bottom edge of the cutting blade is impossible if you're cutting/chopping/slicing on a flat surface. I own a Gerber Suspension and it, too, suffers from the same design (as do many, many others). It is absolutely not a deal breaker for me. It's a minor annoyance occasionally, and it's made even more insignificant when the price/value proposition is considered.I have used the knife often and it's functional, sharpens easily enough and holds an edge respectably well. It's not high end, but it works fine. The spring loaded pliers with wire cutters are AWESOME. The handle is reasonably comfortable for what it is and I use the can opener tool often.The saw/serrated knife is also useful while camping. I used it to cut back some thin green limbs that were in my hammock's way (private land) and it went through without much effort. There are a few flathead screwdriver tips and a Phillips that I have seldom used, but I like having them and can see their use for a maintenance person or someone who works in an office environment and needs the occasional tool for tightening things up.I'm very glad I bought it. It's not perfect, hence the four star rating, but it's very good and a terrific value.

Pros
  • Power & Hand Tools
Cons
  • Due to the variety of functions on the tool, it can take some time and effort to fully learn how to use each feature effectively