#Hammer multi tool reviews driver#

The Armbar Driver is Gerber's answer to the SAK. But there's something to be said about a tool that you don't mind getting scratched up. And I am pumped about the features on both of them. I love the way these tools fit in my hand. The release date on these tools is Spring, 2020. But this was the first time I had an opportunity to have these plier-less multitools in my hands. I know, I know, we had a thread on this tool back in June. (UPDATE below) Today I chatted with Gerber's Kalon Pilmanis about the Armbar multitool series.

SOG has always been good to us at MTO, and our fingers are crossed that their new multis are what we're hoping for! But I will say that we have something to look forward to in 2021. I viewed some early designs which I wasn't permitted to take photos of, or describe. It looks like, for the first time in a long while, we might have a unique plier-based multi tool. I had an opportunity to see where Studies and Observations Group is headed for 2021 and I am pumped. I'll be posting more about the knives when I have a moment later, but I wanted to share something with you ahead of time. They feel very good in the hand, and the quality to me matches the clever design. I will admit that I am not sure it will be one of my favourites, however I am really into their new knife line up. Their newest multitool was designed prior to the changes and re-brand. They're moving away from “SOG” and going back to “Studies and Observations Group”. They're currently in the middle of a re-brand and they say they're going back to their founding roots. They heard how annoyed MTO members were with the giant flashy SOG logos on all of their products, and the concerns over material and workmanship. I was happy to hear that they've been reading threads here on our forum. They're changing up what they're doing and they'll be moving away from lower end retailers like Wal-Mart, and Amazon, meaning they won't be catering to that price point market. My conversation with SOG leads me to believe that they're listening. But as you can see through the threads on our forum, the quality has not always been up to par. Their compound leverage tech for multitools is effective too. Spencer is retiring and we wished him the best on behalf of the fine folks here at MTO.īut what's going on with SOG? We all know that SOG has produced some really interesting designs over the years. Today I had a great chat with SOG founder Spencer Fraser, and members of his team.