Just an aside- the experienced multitool enthusiast can pick out these problems after comparing it with other tools, but it was my father's only multitool for many years and he thinks it's the greatest thing ever. Great write up- are you planning on making this one a shelf queen now, or do you envision yourself trying to carry and use it? Since the backspring is designed to function both as a backspring and a lock, it's got enough tension to keep the blade open during use, unlike many other knives and multitools where disabling the lock means a floppy blade. One nice thing about the design of the locking mechanism on the Tough Tool is that it's very easy to make it legal in placed where locking blades are frowned upon- all you have to do it file off that little nub, which is only a few minutes work by hand or a few seconds with a Dremel tool. ![]() So I ended up using my LM Fuse to finish the bike assembly. In summary the ST1 is a well made MT with a good selection of tools, its major problem is I found it very awkward to use. The handles, when tensioning the brake cable my hand kept sliding down the tapered handles towards the pliers If you were a gorilla you may find the ST1 easy to use The price of being different.Tool in hand the ST1 is 4cm wide the Surge is 2cm & its a huge MT, the Swisstool is 1.5cm. Some pics for Bob, the layered/laminated pliers head, not found on latter series ST1's On the ST1 the middle tool bit is the lock release, which you do by pushing down on it (it is slightly raised compared to the other tools) the bit is not a locking tool so there is no worry about not being able to release the lock.It is also easier to push down on the lock release with gloves on than have to open a tool bit out like you do on the LM.(Micky ).I wonder why Scharade did not makeĢ locking bits either side of the lock release bit.Īnother feature I like on the ST1 is the cut outs to make accessing the nail nick easier, note to Victorinox The locking mechanism applies to 4 of the 10 tool bits.It is similar to Leatherman's Super Tool method of locking but in my opinion the ST1's is better.You can not fall into the trap of locking all the bits open like you can on the leatherman which requires levering the locks off with another tool. Scharade included a dedicated tool for the ruler which has a hook remover on the end, I think a saw would have been a better option but there is that law 90% of MT's have to have rulers Points of interest, the Phillips head has straight serrations which I teased you guys with in the macro picture post, I think the consensus was the serrations help with grip. ![]() ![]() Some pics comparing the tool with my Surge & Swisstool.Ī better pic showing the shorter blade on the ST1 My tool looks like a series 1 ST1(1997ish). It is funny I have picked up a couple of used MTs that are cosmetically banged up on the outside but have factory sharp edges this is one of those.Both Def & Bob(J-sews) have done excellent reviews on this tool on the main site & the encyclopedia respectively. I decided once tool was clean & lubed to let it loose on my eldest son's birthday present a mountain bike. I picked up a used one from a local Ebay seller for a reasonable price. I have been interested in the Scharade Tough Tool for awhile.
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