When you think about multi-tools, Leatherman comes in mind. They have innovated the multi-tool with their standard pliers design. The Leatherman Crunch introduces a different take on the standard needle nose pliers design. With the Crunch, Leather offers locking pliers as the main tool. Locking pliers are also called vice-grips. Anyone that works around tools know that vice-grips are valuable. Having a pair of vice-grips is like having a third hand. Vice-grips allow you to free your grip for other tasks.
The Leatherman Crunch is small. Smaller than the Wave. The design is very cool. The Crunch pops out and it takes a few seconds to set up the main tool. The result is a small to mid-size vice grip that is very compact and portable when closed. In hand, it feels very well built and like all Leathermans, it has a 25 years warranty. The company stands by it's products and you can see it in the build quality of the Crunch.
The Crunch is equipped with 13 tools but I will only mention a few. The main tools you will be using are the vice-grips, the serrated blade, the flat-head screwdriver, and the file. The rest of the tools are slightly redundant. The Crunch does not have nearly the amount of tools as a Charge but I would consider the Crunch as a complimentary multi-tool. It is best coupled with another small multi-tool. Some people do not need certain tools so it's best to get the tools you only need. For instance, some people do not drink wine often and they do not see the need for a corkscrew.
Yes, the Crunch lacks tools. It is through the function of it's design which I am sure Leatherman will improve upon. Some tools are redundant. Do I really need 3 sizes of flat head screwdrivers? One thing I did like was that all the secondary tool lock firmly and securely. It makes prying with the screwdriver possible, if needed. One neat thing is the adjustment knob for the vice-grips can be unscrewed all the way and it has an expansion for a hex drive. Very nice if you want to expand your crunch. It would be nice if the Crunch came with this but it's not a show stopper.
The Crunch is a great complimentary multi-tool. Having something is better than nothing and the Crunch can meet many needs from day to day. The crunch is perfect when coupled with the Victorinox Soldier. While not as complete as a Wave or a Charge, the Crunch can still hold it's own in the sea of multi-tools. You can find the Crunch on sale for about $50.
The Leatherman Crunch is small. Smaller than the Wave. The design is very cool. The Crunch pops out and it takes a few seconds to set up the main tool. The result is a small to mid-size vice grip that is very compact and portable when closed. In hand, it feels very well built and like all Leathermans, it has a 25 years warranty. The company stands by it's products and you can see it in the build quality of the Crunch.
The Crunch is equipped with 13 tools but I will only mention a few. The main tools you will be using are the vice-grips, the serrated blade, the flat-head screwdriver, and the file. The rest of the tools are slightly redundant. The Crunch does not have nearly the amount of tools as a Charge but I would consider the Crunch as a complimentary multi-tool. It is best coupled with another small multi-tool. Some people do not need certain tools so it's best to get the tools you only need. For instance, some people do not drink wine often and they do not see the need for a corkscrew.
Yes, the Crunch lacks tools. It is through the function of it's design which I am sure Leatherman will improve upon. Some tools are redundant. Do I really need 3 sizes of flat head screwdrivers? One thing I did like was that all the secondary tool lock firmly and securely. It makes prying with the screwdriver possible, if needed. One neat thing is the adjustment knob for the vice-grips can be unscrewed all the way and it has an expansion for a hex drive. Very nice if you want to expand your crunch. It would be nice if the Crunch came with this but it's not a show stopper.
The Crunch is a great complimentary multi-tool. Having something is better than nothing and the Crunch can meet many needs from day to day. The crunch is perfect when coupled with the Victorinox Soldier. While not as complete as a Wave or a Charge, the Crunch can still hold it's own in the sea of multi-tools. You can find the Crunch on sale for about $50.
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Carrying the Leatherman Crunch multi-tool along with the Spyderco Caly 3 pocket knife will make for a great edc.
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