Leatherman 68010101K Crunch Pocket Multi-Tool with Leather Sheath
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Manufacturer: LeathermanModel: 68010101K
Product features:
- Crunch pocket multi-tool made for demanding professionals and do-it-yourselfers
- All interior blades lock for optimal safety and power
- Features locking pliers that spread wide enough to clamp 1-Inch pipe
- Includes serrated knife, file, Phillips screwdriver, 3 slotted screwdrivers, bottle opener, wire cutters, hard-wire cutters, ruler, lanyard attachment, wire stripper, and hex bit driver
- Leatherman's 25-year limited warranty
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Description of Leatherman 68010101K Crunch Pocket Multi-Tool with Leather Sheath
 The Crunch folds down to just 4 inches, but it packs a full range of useful tools that are ready for work. |
Made for the most demanding professionals and do-it-yourselfers, Leatherman?s Crunch multi-purpose tool features locking pliers that spread wide enough to clamp a 1-inch pipe, but it folds up into a tidy 4-inch, 6-ounce package for convenient storage in a pocket or bag. Remove the adjusting screw and you'll find a 1/4-inch hex-bit adapter built right in. The pliers lock into position like vise grips, leaving both hands free for other work, and all the interior blades lock too, for optimal safety and power.
Key User Features
To open the interior blades, all you have to do is partially open the handles and use the nail nick to rotate the selected blade out and into the ready position. Extend the blades fully to engage the locks, and to release a locked blade, simply push the lock release button located on the outside of the handle.
The regular and hard-wire cutters are located in the plier jaws. The hard-wire cutter is the small notch at the base of the wire cutting area. The regular wire cutters are ideal for softer wire grades, and the hard-wire cutters are great for sturdier materials like fish hooks.
The Crunch is made from 100-percent high-grade stainless steel, and it can be cleaned, dried, and re-oiled periodically -- which is recommended, especially after it's used in a damp environment.
 The Crunch can clamp pipe up to 1 inch in diameter. |
 Leatherman makes a full range of complementary accessories and add-ons for this and other Leatherman products. |
Multitool Capabilities:
- Leatherman crunch
- Locking pliers
- Wire cutters
- Hard-wire cutters
- Serrated knife
- Metal/wood file
- Ruler (inch/metric)
- Bottle opener
- Small screwdriver
- Medium screwdriver
- Large screwdriver
- Phillips screwdriver (#1/#2)
- Hex bit driver
- Wire stripper
- Lanyard attachment
Optional Accessories (not included)
Replace that worn sheath you've had on your belt all these years. Or show that you're part of the Leatherman World with a new T-shirt or cap. Leatherman makes a wide variety of complementary accessories for this Crunch and many other Leatherman products.
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.
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Leatherman 68010101K Crunch Pocket Multi-Tool with Leather Sheath
Customer Review: Destined to be a collectible. Get this classic while they're still in stock.
Summary: 5 Stars
I had owned the original Leatherman multitool back in the days when there was only the single model and people thought Gerber was a brand of baby food. I loved the thing to death because it was the only multitool around. One thing bothered me about it despite its usefulness.
When the pliers were out, the inside of the frame containing the rest of the tools faced outwards, and the open frame dug into your hand terribly when trying to grip something tightly. I regularly had to take breaks when trying to twist something for longer than a few turns. This made it difficult to really put the squeeze on anything really well, if you were trying to crimp. You also couldn't use the pliers as a hands free helper as they had no locking function.
The Leatherman Crunch solved both problems by making the pliers a pair of practical and functional vice grips. They really did their homework in the design of these pliers, as they perform as well as a dedicated pair of vice grips of comperable size. I have a pair and I can confirm this. By not having to turn the leatherman inside out to access the pliers, you have the closed rounded side of the frame against your palm and fingers. It doesn't dig into your flesh -quite comfortable to use. Not only can you really squeeze the pliers with all your strength should the need arise, they will stay closed at whatever width you adjust them to so you can free up your hands to work around. Again, I say, this is an extremely well implemented pair of vice grips. The jaws are beefy, but not so much that they can't be used for smaller more delicate work. They aren't needlenose pliers, but then again, they aren't supposed to fill that role. Depending on your day to day uses of the tool, you would choose the Crunch or one of the other models. Personally, I carry mine around for more generalized uses like holding a bolt in place while turning its screw. I find it more useful than needlenose pliers for most applications except electrical work. But even for this, it performs very well.
The number of screwdrivers is adequate for any work, as I've never found the need for a huge variety of different sizes or specialized screwdriver heads. I'd just lose the interchangeable ones, anyway. The serrated knife blade works great, and can do anything from cutting down saplings to cutting your sandwich at lunch. I've never sharpened it, but the serrated pattern makes it very effective. The Bottle opener was a must, and works perfectly. I am disappointed at the lack of a can opener which would make this the ultimate desert island tool if you could only choose one (and if you had cans of food on the island with you). But heck, what's the likelihood of that? For nearly every use, I find the Leatherman Crunch is the perfect tool. I'm buying another one while they're still for sale, so when my current one wears out, I'll have a replacement.
I can only hope that Leatherman has discontinued the Crunch in order to upgrade its design with the aforementioned missing can opener, and perhaps a flint and steel striker. Then it will be the modern day equivalent to a pocket lightsaber.
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