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I tell you what I’ll do. I’ll go buy six of these (about $240 worth). I’ll run six different tests. Each time the Roktol fails you pay me $240 to buy the failed one from me. And each time the Roktol beats the Arc, I’ll pay you $240. We’ll test: Plier strength. I’ll start cutting the same thing in each tool. I’ll apply the same measured pressure to each set of plier handles. We’ll stop when one breaks. Blade hardness. We’ll test the blade hardness with a scratch test. Blade sharpness retention. We’ll cut the same things with each blade, then check to see if we can still get a clean cut in paper. One handed use. I’ll measure the time it takes to access and fully deploy each tool one handed. Blade strength. I’ll jam the blade one inch into a piece of wood, then hang weights on the end of the tool. We’ll see which one breaks first. I’ll measure how long it takes to get a replacement under warranty (how much time do I have to spend chasing down someone plus how long do I have to wait for the replacement). I’ll video everything I do and put it up on UA-cam.
Let's see, the ARC would have to perform 6X each Rocktol before it was even. If they were exactly head to head, the Rocktol would also cost $240. Instead, the Rocktol is intended for those who want a quality tool for a FRACTION of the ARC cost. Funny how only Leatherman folks got so worked up about it.
@The problem with your math… Is that tools fail during use. I’m not stupid enough to buy a tool knowing it’ll fail in routine use. Geee… 6x40 is $240… But what is the injury that cheaper tool causes worth? Why don’t you address that? I don’t buy junk like this, because I’m not interested in the injury. You claimed it was a scam, and provided no evidence. I watched to the end waiting for it. It’s amazing how passive the Roctool crowd is about buying junk that can cause injury. It’s sad for you to think you’re worth so little… Pay now, or pay later, but I guarantee you’ll pay.
"knowing it'll fail in routine use" shows me you have zero experience with it and are no different than the Benchmade fanboys whose panties get twisted when any knife is compared to a Bugout. It's cool you like LM, but judging anything based solely on price and feeling the need to ATTACK it is clown behavior homie. 🤡Have a killer day 👊
Very cool. I'd love to see them come out with a Style PS equivalent... that was very small, no blade for TSA compliance, and had tweezers along with pliers and scissors. There must be a market because a used Style PS, which was $20 new, sell for $70 now. The Gerber Dime is a crappy quality near miss with no tweezers.
When you have to open the pliers to use anything on the inside, it gets old quick. P4 and arc are so much quicker. These can be good bench tools. But as far as EDC. Nothing beats a P4, ARC.
In toughness, yes. It's not as far off in edge retention and corrosion resistance at 60HRC as you'd think. The fact that the price is accessible to everyone makes up for the edge retention lost. At least I think so, but I appreciate you sharing your thoughts! 👊#staydeadly
No, as it does not have the flat bit driver like Leatherman (unless it can also fit in a 1/4" driver sideways and I'm unaware). However, there are dozens of bit extensions available on Amazon at the same price or less that would provide the same capability. Thanks for watching! 👊 #staydeadly
Yes, just search 1/4" bit extension on Amazon. Ares, Diablo, WorkPro are just a few of the brands that have them, in different lengths as well. Those are all compatible.
Great video! I picked one up a while ago,and it travels in my work bag. Although I carry a Leatherman Skeletool and Civivi Yonder, as my primary edc, I think this is a fantastic tool! Just one small issue with my unit was how difficult the blade was to open. After working with it, it's a lot better.
It does not, but at under $45 I personally believe a 5 year warranty is fair. I haven't had it long enough to have stressed it yet and don't plan on intentionally trying to tear it up, but have heard from others who have hard used this model with very positive results. I have yet to hear from someone who had one fail on them. Anecdotal, I know, but folks usually come out of the woodwork if they have bad experience. Thanks for watching 👊#staydeadly
I need to get one of my these and do a PMI and hardness test on the blade to make sure it's what steel they claimed and knowing where they are running it.
The arc is like great if it fits your budget and you’ve got a lot of money to throw around. Like if you’re the CEO of Google, you might as well just get the arc. But if you’re just an average show, who needs it?
That's makes a lot of sense. It's easier for me to spend $45 on a quality multitool than $240. Would I like an ARC? Sure! But the GenR is an awesome tool at a more palatable price 👊#staydeadly
I bought one of these for my father, he hard uses them and I didn't want to buy him a super expensive one. I think it's overall a great multi-tool my only complaint is the scissors, the mechanism keeps popping out forcing you to apply pressure on the handle to prevent it from doing so and I wish it didn't do that but otherwise it's fine
Damn. This video triggering me. I’m so toxic. I already have an Arc, plus many other multi tools. AND I’m going to pick this up for the hell of it. 40$ can’t resist. Nice video man. 😂 thanks alot
Haha it's not an addiction, it's a.... Awwww, who are we kidding, it's an addiction 😆😆 thanks for watching! Let me know what you think of it 👊#staydeadly
I already have a Rocktol 29-1. I'm happy with it although it flexes a lot when trying to apply torque. I like Leatherman, but the ARC is way too expensive, and it flexes a lot too. I will never buy an Arc although they make it a tool for hard work like the Surge. However, I want to have a top notch multi-tool; I'm buying a Swiss Tool Victorinox. Thanks for the review.
I would like to check out a Swiss Tool myself. This GenR from Rocktol is much more stable with less flex than the SK02. This feels like a top notch multitool when using. I haven't checked out an ARC because I'm also not willing to pay that price! Thanks for watching! 👊#staydeadly
@@EDCwithDBD I didn't know that the GenR didn't flex that much. That's good for Rocktol customers then. I would buy it if I didn't already have one. The issue with the Arc is the money (of course), and then the fact that you have treat it like a queen in order for you not to break it. I saw a video of an Arc owner; he tried to tighten a nut with the Arc in open position. The Arc flexed so much that he had to stop to inhibit further damage. However, the Arc didn't flex in the closed position bc it has magnets that keep the handles from separating.
Are the much more expensive leatherman multi tools THAT much better? Seems like the comments are 90 percent people desperately defending how much better a Leatherman is. But unless this thing just falls apart I fail to see how it’s that bad at a fifth the price or whatever.
They are not. This same thing happens if you compare ANYTHING to Benchmade - then the BM fanboys go all screechy. The funniest part is that they haven't actually tried this tool. It's not Leatherman and not $240, so they have to attack it so they don't feel like they overpaid. I carried a Leatherman for 20 years. This GenR is nicer than my Leatherman Kick for sure. I have zero worries recommending it, especially at under $45! Thanks for watching! 👊#staydeadly
I have a Leatherman Arc, I also spent about half of my life living in China.. I know for a fact that I could go back to china, show my Leatherman Arc to a factory owner there and say "Make 10,000 of these, but put my name on it".. I could sell them at a much lower price, especially if I wanted to skimp on cheaper materials and make a fortune.. The video above shows an example of someone doing basically that.
I probably own about 50 Leatherman tools so I feel I can give a pretty good opinion on this subject. I also own a few Rocktol multitools, but not this one (yet!). I also do not own an Arc. I just do not think a multitool is worth 240 dollars. However, a year or so ago I bought a Leatherman Free P4 and it was 150, which is about my limit, but now I think it was money well spent. I will get an Arc at some point, but it will probably be a used one. I think Leatherman tools are better than these less expensive brands, but not always in proportion to what you pay. For example, I do not think the P4 is 110 dollars better than a 40 dollar multitool, but I still think the P4 is better. If I was going to go on a long camping or hiking trip, the Leatherman would be my choice over a cheaper tool. I would just have more trust that it would not fail under hard or prolonged use. For what I use a multitool for these days, none of them would fall apart. I am willing to pay a bit more also for something US made. Just my opinion, for what it is worth! Great video!!
Yes. I just opened the pliers as well as every tool with my left hand, and I'm right handed. Flipping the pliers isn't as easy as the Free, but it's still easier than most of my other multitools. All of the outer tools are EXTREMELY easy to use one handed - again, even with my left hand, which sometimes feels functionally retarded to me 😆 👊 #staydeadly and thanks for watching!
It’s a tool using the same basic layout as Leatherman’s Charge. That in and of itself is a reason it won’t beat the Wave/Charge/Curl series. The Arc never claims to be aiming for a budget minded consumer. It actually explicitly claims to be aiming for the opposite end of the spectrum. It’s a flagship tool, using some of the best materials available, in a platform and layout Leatherman themselves created. Sure, you can offshore manufacturing, use an established design, and place yourself intentionally at a lower, more accessible, spot in the market, but that’s not gonna make the tool an Arc killer in any universe.
Idk man.... its not even the "being brand loyal ".... its i need to see how these hold up long term.... cuz while yes they look great... but how do we know how they'll hold up over time.. like leatherman does.. and the warranty....whats that like? Do they replace no questions asked?? Or.... idk.. they look great...i just need to know if they'll last
I get what you're saying homie. Best bet is to pick one up and compare it yourself. 🤷🏼♂️ The best part about it is the cost is $200 less to try, and you still get an upgraded blade. To you and me, $240 for an ARC, or $300 for a Chavez knife doesn't seem crazy. A LOT of people have never spent $100 on a knife or a multitool, so this price point is far less intimidating.
Leatherman quality used to mean something (definitely past tense now) already have seen people saying that Leatherman are not heat treating the magnacut properly and that the edge retention is not what was expected, replaceable cutters poor quality too.
Definitely is i have a wave+ and think this is great for the price point. One handed means nothing to me just want a multitool for work with good edge retention and a full size driver. Gut hook is also a bonus for opening block straps boxes ect
Let me see 25-year warranty versus a 5-year warranty that doesn't cover anything. Read the warranty. It's a joke now. I've returned my husband's broken knives. Broken bits, broken handle. No questions. So is it worth the money? Yes Rock tool no
Have you tried the Rocktol before saying it's not worth $45? Doesn't sound like it...not everyone can or is willing to drop Leatherman money, and for those who can't it's great to have a quality competitor at a great price. I never said Leatherman want a good product, but that the Rocktol is a very good product especially for the cost. Leatherman fans have to go on attack, though, even though not one of them yet has tried the Rocktol 🤷🏼♂️
The arc ISN'T the only multi tool leatherman makes.. they make a wide range of multi tools........i just noticed you keep referring to the arc.... the FREE P4 is their best model...
I've noticed when companies like rocktol send bits they end up being terrible and never last long... idk if I'd wanna depend on a multi tool to get my knife maintenance bits.. GO wiha wera or something similar buddy..i promise you get what you pay for ESPECIALLY with tools and bits
So far, I've had good luck with Roxon and Rocktol bits... I've used the T6 and T8 bits the most and SO FAR so good. Will they wear out faster than Wiha? Probably, but so do Leatherman's flat bits. I plan to switch them out with Wiha bits after I've tested these longer. Will let you know homie! 👊#staydeadly
Thank you for watching. I was honestly just curious what you meant. I own Leatherman so don't have anything against, just wanted to show a high quality tool that's a fraction of the cost.
@@EDCwithDBD Leatherman is just built better no wiggle in any of the tools and I feel Leatherman are solid tools for EDC and they also back up their tools with their 25 year warranty
@@stevemuzak8526 that may be true but its overpriced and not good quality. I have a Leatherman crunch from 26 years ago that is leagues better than any of the free series tools, including the arc
@@stevemuzak8526 that's totally fair. With this Channel, I review American and Foreign knives/tools, budget and premium. IF I think that something is a good tool at a fair price, then I will recommend it. If I get an ARC and believe it to be tool worth the money, then I'll recommend it for the folks who shop in that price range. I appreciate you watching and sharing your preference 👊
BUT!!!! At the same....i do get it.....making a good multi tool...is a VERY difficult task to do!!!! That's why..... at least to me.... that side of the market.. its very limited.... there's still quite a few.... but not as prevalent as knife makers!!!! So I'm def not talking shit... at all... I've just never tried it.....i should..... how they last long term.... is probably the most important part to me........ so that's the only reason I'm asking!!!!!!!!
Best bet is to give one a try yourself! Only $40 after discount, and I guarantee you can get forty bucks worth of value out of it 😆 I get what you're saying, homie. I'll let you know how the bits hold up
I disagree...... your buying a product that you CAN bet your life on.....and know it'll stand up to anything you throw at it..... while yes 240 seems expensive..... but it's really not.....
I can vibe with your point, but not everyone uses a multi tool as something to bet their life on. If that were the case, I would want to spend the money. If I am using it as an around the house tool, I’m going to buy a cheaper backup
It absolutely is and no one agrees with you. You're just a Leatherman fan boy. I get it, I have a crunch and I love it but $250 after tax and shipping is highway robbery for what you're getting. Also, their magnacut is soft. My friend has two, the obsidian and the regular and they both have soft steel. Also, they don't stand up to anything you throw at it, they break constantly. That's the real reason you get a 25 year warranty 😂 😂 Get real bro.
what a stupid phrase, how are all the people who don't carry a multitool alive? I should also mention that the wire cutters on the Laterman break, but on this "cheap" multitool they don't break...so in reality, if your life depends on the multitool, this Chinese one is better
You're correct, you don't. Obviously you don't know the difference between an asshat opinion and an actual fact. At least my video allowed you to be a pissy li'l bish to help you feel better about yourself, though! Glad I could improve your day 👊
Oh, a HoP "insult" from the early 90s. You're so edgy. Keep talking about your superior intelligence, please, as every comment just helps my engagement ☺️
See, now I know you haven't tried the GenR. No flex in this. You may have tried another tool, but not the GenR. I appreciate the interaction though 👊#staydeadly
Here we go, Kripple Krew! I've got some stuff to get caught up on, so figured we'd do a Bonus 2nd Video today!
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I tell you what I’ll do. I’ll go buy six of these (about $240 worth). I’ll run six different tests. Each time the Roktol fails you pay me $240 to buy the failed one from me. And each time the Roktol beats the Arc, I’ll pay you $240.
We’ll test:
Plier strength. I’ll start cutting the same thing in each tool. I’ll apply the same measured pressure to each set of plier handles. We’ll stop when one breaks.
Blade hardness. We’ll test the blade hardness with a scratch test.
Blade sharpness retention. We’ll cut the same things with each blade, then check to see if we can still get a clean cut in paper.
One handed use. I’ll measure the time it takes to access and fully deploy each tool one handed.
Blade strength. I’ll jam the blade one inch into a piece of wood, then hang weights on the end of the tool. We’ll see which one breaks first.
I’ll measure how long it takes to get a replacement under warranty (how much time do I have to spend chasing down someone plus how long do I have to wait for the replacement).
I’ll video everything I do and put it up on UA-cam.
Let's see, the ARC would have to perform 6X each Rocktol before it was even. If they were exactly head to head, the Rocktol would also cost $240. Instead, the Rocktol is intended for those who want a quality tool for a FRACTION of the ARC cost. Funny how only Leatherman folks got so worked up about it.
@The problem with your math…
Is that tools fail during use. I’m not stupid enough to buy a tool knowing it’ll fail in routine use. Geee… 6x40 is $240…
But what is the injury that cheaper tool causes worth? Why don’t you address that? I don’t buy junk like this, because I’m not interested in the injury.
You claimed it was a scam, and provided no evidence. I watched to the end waiting for it.
It’s amazing how passive the Roctool crowd is about buying junk that can cause injury. It’s sad for you to think you’re worth so little… Pay now, or pay later, but I guarantee you’ll pay.
"knowing it'll fail in routine use" shows me you have zero experience with it and are no different than the Benchmade fanboys whose panties get twisted when any knife is compared to a Bugout. It's cool you like LM, but judging anything based solely on price and feeling the need to ATTACK it is clown behavior homie. 🤡Have a killer day 👊
fair bet
Bro is getting emotional over a knife
This is awesome, thanks for the heads-up and the discount code DBD!
Edited to add - spit take at the 30sec reference at the end lmao
🤣🤣Wondered if anyone watched that long!!! 👊#staydeadly homie
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Hope you're having a killer week my friend! 👊#staydeadly
Very cool. I'd love to see them come out with a Style PS equivalent... that was very small, no blade for TSA compliance, and had tweezers along with pliers and scissors. There must be a market because a used Style PS, which was $20 new, sell for $70 now. The Gerber Dime is a crappy quality near miss with no tweezers.
I agree, that would be a told that a lot of folks would snag. The Dime ain't it, you're right about that! Thanks for watching 👊 #staydeadly
When you have to open the pliers to use anything on the inside, it gets old quick. P4 and arc are so much quicker. These can be good bench tools. But as far as EDC. Nothing beats a P4, ARC.
Fair enough 👊 #staydeadly
Gday mate hope you are having an awesome week
I am! I hope you are as well! 👊#staydeadly homie
Yup adding GenR to my Christmas list! Just send the link to the wife 😂 #staydeadly
Good idea! 👊#staydeadly homie
The GenR handles are much more rigid than the Arc which flexes quite a bit in the twisting direction. 2 thumbs up for the GenR!!
I didn't know it flexed like that. GenR definitely doesn't have that issue! 👊#staydeadly
Mine doesn't flex
@stevemuzak8526 that's good to know. I personally don't own an ARC. How long have you had yours?
Vg10 is in a completely different league than magnacut even Leathermans poorly heat treated magnacut
In toughness, yes. It's not as far off in edge retention and corrosion resistance at 60HRC as you'd think. The fact that the price is accessible to everyone makes up for the edge retention lost. At least I think so, but I appreciate you sharing your thoughts! 👊#staydeadly
Is the galvonox bit extender compatible with this
No, as it does not have the flat bit driver like Leatherman (unless it can also fit in a 1/4" driver sideways and I'm unaware). However, there are dozens of bit extensions available on Amazon at the same price or less that would provide the same capability. Thanks for watching! 👊 #staydeadly
@ there are? Do you know of any??
Yes, just search 1/4" bit extension on Amazon. Ares, Diablo, WorkPro are just a few of the brands that have them, in different lengths as well. Those are all compatible.
Great video! I picked one up a while ago,and it travels in my work bag. Although I carry a Leatherman Skeletool and Civivi Yonder, as my primary edc, I think this is a fantastic tool! Just one small issue with my unit was how difficult the blade was to open. After working with it, it's a lot better.
Glad to hear your experience with this! Thank you for sharing. Hope you have a killer day 👊#staydeadly
I want to see stress test of this tool. It has 40 years warranty?
It does not, but at under $45 I personally believe a 5 year warranty is fair. I haven't had it long enough to have stressed it yet and don't plan on intentionally trying to tear it up, but have heard from others who have hard used this model with very positive results. I have yet to hear from someone who had one fail on them. Anecdotal, I know, but folks usually come out of the woodwork if they have bad experience. Thanks for watching 👊#staydeadly
Great looking tool
Great price right now too 👊#staydeadly homie
I need to get one of my these and do a PMI and hardness test on the blade to make sure it's what steel they claimed and knowing where they are running it.
That would be awesome to know. They say it's VG10 at 60HRC, but I have no way of proving either claim. 👊#staydeadly
The arc is like great if it fits your budget and you’ve got a lot of money to throw around. Like if you’re the CEO of Google, you might as well just get the arc. But if you’re just an average show, who needs it?
That's makes a lot of sense. It's easier for me to spend $45 on a quality multitool than $240. Would I like an ARC? Sure! But the GenR is an awesome tool at a more palatable price 👊#staydeadly
I bought one of these for my father, he hard uses them and I didn't want to buy him a super expensive one. I think it's overall a great multi-tool my only complaint is the scissors, the mechanism keeps popping out forcing you to apply pressure on the handle to prevent it from doing so and I wish it didn't do that but otherwise it's fine
That's good to hear. Glad it's holding up to his hard use! 👊#staydeadly
Damn. This video triggering me. I’m so toxic. I already have an Arc, plus many other multi tools. AND I’m going to pick this up for the hell of it. 40$ can’t resist.
Nice video man. 😂 thanks alot
Haha it's not an addiction, it's a.... Awwww, who are we kidding, it's an addiction 😆😆 thanks for watching! Let me know what you think of it 👊#staydeadly
I already have a Rocktol 29-1. I'm happy with it although it flexes a lot when trying to apply torque. I like Leatherman, but the ARC is way too expensive, and it flexes a lot too. I will never buy an Arc although they make it a tool for hard work like the Surge. However, I want to have a top notch multi-tool; I'm buying a Swiss Tool Victorinox. Thanks for the review.
I would like to check out a Swiss Tool myself. This GenR from Rocktol is much more stable with less flex than the SK02. This feels like a top notch multitool when using. I haven't checked out an ARC because I'm also not willing to pay that price! Thanks for watching! 👊#staydeadly
@@EDCwithDBD I didn't know that the GenR didn't flex that much. That's good for Rocktol customers then. I would buy it if I didn't already have one. The issue with the Arc is the money (of course), and then the fact that you have treat it like a queen in order for you not to break it. I saw a video of an Arc owner; he tried to tighten a nut with the Arc in open position. The Arc flexed so much that he had to stop to inhibit further damage. However, the Arc didn't flex in the closed position bc it has magnets that keep the handles from separating.
You'd think for that kind of money it would be bullet proof!
Awesome deal, just grabbed 2. 1 for me 1 for a gift. Thanks DBD! #kripplekrew
Hell yeah homie! 👊#staydeadly
Are the much more expensive leatherman multi tools THAT much better? Seems like the comments are 90 percent people desperately defending how much better a Leatherman is. But unless this thing just falls apart I fail to see how it’s that bad at a fifth the price or whatever.
They are not. This same thing happens if you compare ANYTHING to Benchmade - then the BM fanboys go all screechy. The funniest part is that they haven't actually tried this tool. It's not Leatherman and not $240, so they have to attack it so they don't feel like they overpaid.
I carried a Leatherman for 20 years. This GenR is nicer than my Leatherman Kick for sure. I have zero worries recommending it, especially at under $45!
Thanks for watching! 👊#staydeadly
I have a Leatherman Arc, I also spent about half of my life living in China.. I know for a fact that I could go back to china, show my Leatherman Arc to a factory owner there and say "Make 10,000 of these, but put my name on it".. I could sell them at a much lower price, especially if I wanted to skimp on cheaper materials and make a fortune.. The video above shows an example of someone doing basically that.
I probably own about 50 Leatherman tools so I feel I can give a pretty good opinion on this subject. I also own a few Rocktol multitools, but not this one (yet!). I also do not own an Arc. I just do not think a multitool is worth 240 dollars. However, a year or so ago I bought a Leatherman Free P4 and it was 150, which is about my limit, but now I think it was money well spent. I will get an Arc at some point, but it will probably be a used one. I think Leatherman tools are better than these less expensive brands, but not always in proportion to what you pay. For example, I do not think the P4 is 110 dollars better than a 40 dollar multitool, but I still think the P4 is better. If I was going to go on a long camping or hiking trip, the Leatherman would be my choice over a cheaper tool. I would just have more trust that it would not fail under hard or prolonged use. For what I use a multitool for these days, none of them would fall apart. I am willing to pay a bit more also for something US made. Just my opinion, for what it is worth! Great video!!
Damn it! Wish I would’ve seen this before last week when I dropped $291.00 after taxes on the Arc Obsidian 😢
That's a fair amount! How do you like it though?
Can it be manipulated with one hand?
Yes. I just opened the pliers as well as every tool with my left hand, and I'm right handed. Flipping the pliers isn't as easy as the Free, but it's still easier than most of my other multitools. All of the outer tools are EXTREMELY easy to use one handed - again, even with my left hand, which sometimes feels functionally retarded to me 😆 👊 #staydeadly and thanks for watching!
It’s a tool using the same basic layout as Leatherman’s Charge. That in and of itself is a reason it won’t beat the Wave/Charge/Curl series.
The Arc never claims to be aiming for a budget minded consumer. It actually explicitly claims to be aiming for the opposite end of the spectrum.
It’s a flagship tool, using some of the best materials available, in a platform and layout Leatherman themselves created.
Sure, you can offshore manufacturing, use an established design, and place yourself intentionally at a lower, more accessible, spot in the market, but that’s not gonna make the tool an Arc killer in any universe.
Idk man.... its not even the "being brand loyal ".... its i need to see how these hold up long term.... cuz while yes they look great... but how do we know how they'll hold up over time.. like leatherman does.. and the warranty....whats that like? Do they replace no questions asked?? Or.... idk.. they look great...i just need to know if they'll last
I get what you're saying homie. Best bet is to pick one up and compare it yourself. 🤷🏼♂️ The best part about it is the cost is $200 less to try, and you still get an upgraded blade.
To you and me, $240 for an ARC, or $300 for a Chavez knife doesn't seem crazy. A LOT of people have never spent $100 on a knife or a multitool, so this price point is far less intimidating.
Not an ARC competitor just a cheap multitool for the less discerning. The innovation and ease of one handed deployment of the ARC have no equal.
Thanks for watching. Have a killer night 👊#staydeadly
Leatherman quality used to mean something (definitely past tense now) already have seen people saying that Leatherman are not heat treating the magnacut properly and that the edge retention is not what was expected, replaceable cutters poor quality too.
Yeah gonna have to agree, arc and the free series is all about one handed deployment, most of these junk tools can’t compete with the ease of use
Definitely is i have a wave+ and think this is great for the price point. One handed means nothing to me just want a multitool for work with good edge retention and a full size driver. Gut hook is also a bonus for opening block straps boxes ect
But hey, you still get the privilege of paying well over $200 for it! 😆
Let me see 25-year warranty versus a 5-year warranty that doesn't cover anything. Read the warranty. It's a joke now. I've returned my husband's broken knives. Broken bits, broken handle. No questions. So is it worth the money? Yes Rock tool no
Have you tried the Rocktol before saying it's not worth $45? Doesn't sound like it...not everyone can or is willing to drop Leatherman money, and for those who can't it's great to have a quality competitor at a great price. I never said Leatherman want a good product, but that the Rocktol is a very good product especially for the cost. Leatherman fans have to go on attack, though, even though not one of them yet has tried the Rocktol 🤷🏼♂️
Thanks for watching, though, and sharing your good experience with Leatherman.
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Thanks for watching! Have a killer day 👊#staydeadly
That is such a GREAT TYOOL ! The ROCKTOL Multitool Pliers, 29-in-1 is the same price & has MORE options but ROCKTOOL is AMAZING
There are so many options now, I haven't considered Leatherman in a while. 👊#staydeadly
The arc ISN'T the only multi tool leatherman makes.. they make a wide range of multi tools........i just noticed you keep referring to the arc.... the FREE P4 is their best model...
Specifically because of the Magnacut blade homie
Use that tool to fix the skin on your thumb
Have a killer day 👊 #staydeadly
No offense, I have an Arc and a Gen R as well. You are out of your mind if you think the Rocktol is better. Sorry to be blunt.
Never said better, said much better priced. Not everyone can or will spend $240 on a Leatherman and I'm gonna look for tools for those folks too.
I've noticed when companies like rocktol send bits they end up being terrible and never last long... idk if I'd wanna depend on a multi tool to get my knife maintenance bits.. GO wiha wera or something similar buddy..i promise you get what you pay for ESPECIALLY with tools and bits
So far, I've had good luck with Roxon and Rocktol bits... I've used the T6 and T8 bits the most and SO FAR so good. Will they wear out faster than Wiha? Probably, but so do Leatherman's flat bits. I plan to switch them out with Wiha bits after I've tested these longer. Will let you know homie! 👊#staydeadly
Made in USA 🇺🇸
Have a killer day! 👊#staydeadly
It's just not a Leatherman. When it's quality and durability
Are you saying that quality and durability are qualities than only Leathermans have? Can't tell...
@@EDCwithDBD I'm just saying you get what you pay for. I'm not putting down that multi-tool. If it works great then it's definitely worth the $45.00.
@@EDCwithDBD thanks for the video
Thank you for watching. I was honestly just curious what you meant. I own Leatherman so don't have anything against, just wanted to show a high quality tool that's a fraction of the cost.
@@EDCwithDBD Leatherman is just built better no wiggle in any of the tools and I feel Leatherman are solid tools for EDC and they also back up their tools with their 25 year warranty
It's made of cheap steel called chinesium.
👊#staydeadly
Lol leathermans magnacut is soft as baby shit 😂
@ It's made in USA. I don't buy tools from China.
@@stevemuzak8526 that may be true but its overpriced and not good quality. I have a Leatherman crunch from 26 years ago that is leagues better than any of the free series tools, including the arc
@@stevemuzak8526 that's totally fair. With this Channel, I review American and Foreign knives/tools, budget and premium. IF I think that something is a good tool at a fair price, then I will recommend it. If I get an ARC and believe it to be tool worth the money, then I'll recommend it for the folks who shop in that price range. I appreciate you watching and sharing your preference 👊
I’m gonna bet you that saw is gonna cut like shit a Leatherman saw will cut a 2x4 in about 30 seconds or so
I'd take that bet after using this saw! Cuts like a champ! Thanks for watching 👊#staydeadly
BUT!!!! At the same....i do get it.....making a good multi tool...is a VERY difficult task to do!!!! That's why..... at least to me.... that side of the market.. its very limited.... there's still quite a few.... but not as prevalent as knife makers!!!! So I'm def not talking shit... at all... I've just never tried it.....i should..... how they last long term.... is probably the most important part to me........ so that's the only reason I'm asking!!!!!!!!
Best bet is to give one a try yourself! Only $40 after discount, and I guarantee you can get forty bucks worth of value out of it 😆 I get what you're saying, homie. I'll let you know how the bits hold up
I disagree...... your buying a product that you CAN bet your life on.....and know it'll stand up to anything you throw at it..... while yes 240 seems expensive..... but it's really not.....
I hear ya!
I can vibe with your point, but not everyone uses a multi tool as something to bet their life on. If that were the case, I would want to spend the money. If I am using it as an around the house tool, I’m going to buy a cheaper backup
It absolutely is and no one agrees with you. You're just a Leatherman fan boy. I get it, I have a crunch and I love it but $250 after tax and shipping is highway robbery for what you're getting. Also, their magnacut is soft. My friend has two, the obsidian and the regular and they both have soft steel. Also, they don't stand up to anything you throw at it, they break constantly. That's the real reason you get a 25 year warranty 😂 😂 Get real bro.
what a stupid phrase, how are all the people who don't carry a multitool alive? I should also mention that the wire cutters on the Laterman break, but on this "cheap" multitool they don't break...so in reality, if your life depends on the multitool, this Chinese one is better
@@GerstBladeworkscrunches are now 500$ on eBay. (There’s few under 450$)
It’s a wave plus clone. Not even comparable to the arc
Cheap people buy cheap things.
Cheap people make cheap insults. Intelligent people buy inexpensive but quality products 🤷🏼♂️ 👊#staydeadly
@EDCwithDBD Stupid people don't know the difference between a factual statement and an insult.
You're correct, you don't. Obviously you don't know the difference between an asshat opinion and an actual fact. At least my video allowed you to be a pissy li'l bish to help you feel better about yourself, though! Glad I could improve your day 👊
@@EDCwithDBD Perhaps hooked on phonics will help with your spelling. It's not expensive so you should be okay.
Oh, a HoP "insult" from the early 90s. You're so edgy. Keep talking about your superior intelligence, please, as every comment just helps my engagement ☺️
Stop trying to compare leatherman to these cheap shitty ass mult tools😂I’ve tried them all and they’re all hot garbage.
That's your experience. My experience with newer Rocktol and ROXON products is quite the opposite homie. 👊#staydeadly
Assuming I didn't buy and use is you're mistake. Definitely not as sturdy and flexible to much for my taste.@EDCwithDBD
See, now I know you haven't tried the GenR. No flex in this. You may have tried another tool, but not the GenR. I appreciate the interaction though 👊#staydeadly