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Nice and compact, but not perfect
By it's look and feel, you can't help but like this little baby, but it's not perfect. Firstly, the "bottle/can opener" is really just a bottle opener because the front bit is blunt (I suppose you could have it sharpened if you wanted to). The awl is similarly rather blunt; not as sharp or solid as the ones on Swiss Army Knives. The flat-head screwdrivers have a tendency to nick your thumb if you're not careful when prying them out. The fingernail slot for the wood saw is difficult to reach unless you unfold the scissors first.
Great except for one flaw
I've owned a lot of multitools over the years, have an original Leatherman that's about 20 years old at this point, and have many other Leatherman tools so I know their line fairly well. The Juice is in some ways the best concept of them all, but my tool has one big flaw. The springs in my model are more than a little weak. It wouldn't be so bad if it were for one of the small tools, but unfortunately it's for the larger knife blade and the Wharncliffe style blade. Usually the springs in Leatherman products are quite strong, but not in this case. Perhaps I just got one with a few weak springs. Also, the tools don't lock into place as on many multitool products these days.
Overall, though I like it and it has many pluses. The springs for the screwdriver are strong, though, and it snaps into place with a satisfying click. Tools fold from the inside and outside of the handle, so you get a few more smaller tools such as small screwdrivers. It's more compact than your typical multitool. As someone already mentioned, the knife blades appear to be hollow ground. (I'd actually prefer straight sides for added strength, but many people do like hollow ground blades for ease of sharpening and lightness). And the bright metallic colors are cool, except that this one isn't really Thunder Purple so much as dark passionate pink. Finally, the Juice comes in several different models with a greater or lesser number of tools, depending on your needs.
Except possibly for the Leatherman Wave, I think this is the best tool Leatherman has made yet.
A Great Pocket Knife
Before this series of knives came out you were pretty much limited to those made by Victorinox (Swiss Army). I love my Swiss Champ, and use it quite a bit, but the juice knives are as well built, but more compact than Swiss Army.
The tools are well organized and the quality of the tool is excellent.
One reviewer says that the can/bottle opener is no good for opening cans because it is not sharp. I would doubt that this person has ever opened a can with it. It works fine for cans...as well as opening bottles.
I also own a Juice CS4 and it has fewer tools, but fits in your pocket better.
About Leatherman 78105003K Juice XE6-Pocket Multi-Tool, Thunder Purple detail
- Amazon Sales Rank: #5398 in Home Improvement
- Brand: Leatherman
- Model: 78105003K
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 1.38" h x 1.00" w x 3.25" l, 2.00 pounds
Features
- Multi-purpose tool with 16 implements; 25-year limited warranty
- Serrated knife, saw blade, diamond-coated file, and awl for a wide variety of applications
- Anodized aluminum exterior handles for maximum durability
- Blades snap into place for optimal safety
- 3.2-inch frame; weighs 6.8 ounces; 25-year warranty
Amazon Price: $60.58 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
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