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(More customer reviews)If anyone ever opens a multi-tool museum the Compact Sport 450 will have to be in it simply because it utilizes such an unusual design. Instead of the more common double fold mechanism found in other multi-tools that retract the pliers' jaws back into the handle for carrying, the 450 utilizes a (locking) slide mechanism that slides the jaws back into the handle. Different.Because of this mechanism there is a disconcerting amount of play between the jaws and the handle. The integrity of the slide mechanism also seems to put a lot of faith in very thin little clip-nut-washer-thingies (for lack of a better term). These are not apparent in the product pic but they secure the locking device to the handle and you are actually looking at them edgewise in the pic - they extend along the 3 bumps that are on the outside of the handles just out from the center pivot.
The blades and tools all look good. The tool is relatively light, but the design is not very confidence inspiring. I would expect the belt loop on the tool pouch to fail within a few days outings.
The knife is nice and light weight and has a clip. It inspires a little more confidence.
I paid $30 for the combo; probably about right. At that price I should give it 4 stars or more, but I don't want to make anyone believe that the tool compares favorably with more serious models (that cost more).
Update 11/27/10 further observations:The bottle opener works on a single try (not true for all multitools). After some practice I have mastered the wrist-flip one handed pliers opening technique and admit that this could be handy in some situations (like fishing). I see the combo price is now ~$40 - reasonable I guess. I do like the Paraframe knife.
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Product Description:
This multitool features onehanded opening, a SAFT PLUS locking system and 10 components for safe, multifunctional convenience. The Paraframe I knife is made of highcarbon stainless steel and has a serratededge blade. Lightweight, open stainless steel handles and locking frame for safety. Sturdy pocket clip. Imported.Multitool components: Needlenose pliers Wire cutter Wire crimper Serrated knife blade Crosspoint screwdriver Small, medium and large flatblade screwdrivers Can opener Bottle opener Blade length: 3.01". Overall length: 7.01". Closed length: 4.11".
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