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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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Leatherman 68010101K Crunch Pocket Multi-Tool with Leather Sheath
Customer Review: A great second tool
Summary: 5 Stars
The Leatherman Crunch is quite a compact instrument. I've previously carried a Kershaw A100 (almost a foot long in the "carry" position) and I now carry a Surge, one of the largest Leatherman tools out there. with both opened, the Surge is 1.5" longer than the Crunch. The Crunch is about the size of the "standard" Leatherman, the PST.
I don't know what marketing decisions have taken place to keep the Crunch so well hidden - I've yet to find a brick-and-mortar store that stocks it, and until mine arrived in the mail, I'd never even seen one! This is amazing to me, because I can easily see the next generation of multitools being based on locking jaw pliers.
First, the pros:
1. Locking Jaw. (duh) Locking Jaw pliers are the original multi-tools - they can be used for just about anything by themselves. This feature alone more than makes up for the few shortcomings.
2. Compact, lightweight. The smaller it is, the more likely you'll have it with you.
3. Strong. The first thing I did was tighten the adjustment screw as far as it would go, then try to lock the jaws. I had to loosen the screw a couple turns before I could get it to lock, but it was tensioned VERY hard and gave no indication that anything was going to seize up or let go. I wouldn't trust it with as much force as an actual pair of Vice Grips, but what I saw and felt was impressive.
4. Includes the most-used accessory tools - knife, screwdriver/pry bars, bottle opener, wire cutters, wire stripper.
5. Hex-bit driver - while I like having a couple screwdrivers on-board, I use a screwdriver quite regularly, and replacing a multitool just because of a worn out screwdriver gets expensive fast. The hex-bit driver accepts standard, 1/4" hex bits, or the flattened, Leatherman-style bits.
The cons:
1. "old-style" accessory tool deployment. The Wave and Surge (and the Kershaw A100) have the knife and other long tools accessible directly from the "Carry" position. You have to open up the Crunch to get to any of the accessory tools. Aside from needing to open the tool to get to the knife, this method also puts the knife edge above the bottom handle, instead of on the edge of the handle, making some cutting jobs difficult. It's a problem for all traditional-style multitools, not just the crunch.
2. Serrated Knife - I prefer a standard knife, or multiple knives.
3. Unusual opening and closing - it feels like you have to assemble the pliers each time you try to use them. When you're used to pulling the Surge out of its holster and flicking it open with a twist of the wrist, the Crunch's deployment feels very awkward. Still, in the few hours I've owned it, I've discovered how to open and close it with one hand and without looking at it.
4. Adjuster screw needs to be removed to access the hex-bit driver.
All in all, it's an exceptionally useful tool with a few minor quirks. I plan on carrying it on my belt, between my Surge and the bit kit.
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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.
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