Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I'm a fan of leatherman, and I was able to pick up a couple of these on a Christmas closeout for about a third of normal cost.Let me break it down:
The Good:
1) Solid Tools.Includes sturdy needlenose/plier combo with soft and hard wire cutter combo.Nice 3 inch blade.2 sizes of standard screw driver bits and a phillips, all are tough. Wire-stripper, bottle opener, can opener combo, and a lanyard ring.Plust it has both metric and Imperial measurements on the handle.
2) Cheap
3) Decent quality leather sheath (though I prefer nylon)
The Bad:
1) Although otherwise of quality construction, the cheap plastic inserts in the handle are sharp (they have an edge) and even in the finger molds, they tend to dig.The plastic offers no grip quality improvement either.
2) The knife fingernail notch sits below the handle edge, making it difficult to open.In fact, all of the tools are tough to get open to some degree except for the Phillips driver.
3) Tool selection is minimalist.Would have been better served to opt for the screw driver bit system they use on the higher end models and substitute a scissors and maybe an awl or small saw instead, of course, it's an inexpensive tool, but I'm not sure how this would be any more expensive to build in this way.
4) Pretty heavy for what you get - doesn't weight much less than my New Wave.
The Ugly:
They look like a cheap Chinese knockoff.To some degree the handle digging into your palm reinforces this view.They are of rather plain design.
If you can pick it up for a decent price, it's a solid tool.It's design belies a nicely constructed and well balanced feel and the implements are of decent quality (though obviously not the steel used in their higher end models).If you use your pliers a lot, I strongly suggest another model with rounded steel edges like the New Wave or Charges.Based on Quality, Performance and relatively low cost, I'm giving it a 3.5.Because it lacks some utility, and the handles are pretty much a mess, I'm rounding it down to 3 stars on Amazon (no halves).I'm putting these in my vehicles as emergency gear - they won't be Every Day Carry items for me.
The cheap and sharp platic inserts are the deal breaker.If theyfixed those, I would have rounded up to a 4 for sure based on your bang for the buck.
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Product Description:
The Kick folds down to a tight, easy-to-transport 4 inches. The Leatherman Kick: You Can't Beat it For the Basics
Designed for folks who prefer a little less weight on the hip, the Leatherman Kick multitool features longer, sharper, stronger implements in a lightweight, compact tool. The full-size pliers include a newly designed jaw to handle twice the squeeze-load as the previous version with no extra weight added. A straight-knife, three extended screwdrivers and a bottle and can opener fold neatly and tightly inside the tool. Leatherman's rugged Zytel handle grips ensure a firm and comfortable hold. This multitool also contains a fixed lanyard ring and a leather sheath.
Key User Features
Efficiency is the name of Kick's game. Thoughtful engineering means that a tapped screw allows you to choose a pocket clip (sold separately) instead of a belt sheath. Kick has the same super-strong pliers as larger Leatherman tools, but its narrow shape and light weight keep you moving.
The Kick's interior features are supremely easy to access -- just swing open the handles and rotate the blades out using the convenient nail nicks. The scissors open the same way, with a swift rotation and a nail nick; and when the scissors are fully extended, they lock into place. All of the tools available in the Kick are made from 100-percent stainless steel, engineered to the optimum grade hardness for each individual tool. The Kick features a system of straight blades, which can be sharpened by using standard sharpening methods, for easy maintenance.
The Kick's thoughtful engineering means sharp, strong, long blades and twice the gripping power of the previous model.
Expand your Kick's capabilities with genuine Leatherman accessories like this removable bit driver or pocket clip (both sold separately)
Multitool Capabilities:
Needlenose pliers
Regular pliers
Wire cutters
Hard-wire cutters
Clip-point knife
Large screwdriver
Small screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Ruler (8 inch/19 cm)
Bottle/can opener
Wire stripper
Lanyard attachment
Optional Accessories (not included)
To expand your Kick's capacity, accessorize it with genuine Leatherman add-ons. The removable bit driver adds versatility to your Kick with 10 screw bit tips, and the Universal Tool Adapter is a standard 1/4-inch hex drive that locks in three positions.
Warranty
All Leatherman products are covered by a 25-year limited warranty. If within 25 years from the purchase date of your genuine Leatherman tool you find any defect in material or workmanship, you can count on the manufacturer to make it right with fast warranty service. To obtain warranty service, return your tool to Leatherman Tool Group. Depending on the tool defect, they will decide whether to repair your tool or replace it with a product of equal or greater value. No variations, upgrades or refunds are offered.
The Leatherman Tool Group and its History of Quality
In 1975, Leatherman Tool Group founder Tim Leatherman was inspired by leaky pipes and a cranky car on a budget trip to Europe -- and thus the idea for his first pocket survival tool was conceived. Since then, Leatherman has become an internationally recognized company with hundreds of employees and a wide variety of durable, versatile, stylish products. Created with bold designs and truly rugged construction, Leatherman products are a perfect addition for tool kits, emergency sets, and glove compartments everywhere.
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