This is the problem I have with built in tool lights in general and isn’t specific to these models. Of course, I hope you don’t need the tool when working in the dark! It is possible to leave the light on and fold it into the plier handle, but the plier head blocks most of the light coming from the LED so you still wouldn’t see what you were doing. While not a high performance LED light, it is easily positionable for a static light source when working in the dark. I found the smooth, polished barrel to be somewhat difficult to twist effectively in the humid atmosphere of my coastal town, but that was quickly fixed with about an inch of grip tape, found in the hockey section of any sporting goods store. Inside the barrel is three watch cell type batteries, and the light is activated with a twist of the barrel. The LED lights on both tools function the same- they are fold out barrel type lights with a hinge at one end and the bulb at the other. Of course the effect is a tool that looks like a factory defect with two “left” handles, but when it comes to tools, aesthetics take a back seat to function. This is important as the screwdrivers and blades do not lock. This allows for the LED light to be used and accessed while the tool is closed, and therefore more comfortable to use as a flashlight, while also enjoying the protection of the opposite handle while using the edged tools inside. The most interesting part of the design is that the manufacturer has opted to have one handle oriented for outside opening tools, and the other handle set up for inside opening tools, which means that to access the implements, one has to open the pliers. Both pliers include integrated wire cutters with no hard wire notch, and a spring incorporated into the rear of the plier head between the handles to aid in opening the pliers during use. The plier heads are halfway between a standard blunt nose and needle nose plier types to maximize their effectiveness. In the absence of any discernible name or model number from Sheffield, I will refer to them by size so as not to get confusing.īoth tools feature what appears to be spray painted sheet metal handles in a delightful shade of blue covering typical “halfway” type plier heads. Proudly backed by our 25-year warranty.There are two sizes of this particular model- the keychain and the full sized versions. Perfect for a glove-box back-up or first-time users and comes with a durable nylon sheath. The Bond’s handles are also rounded so your grip is comfortable while working with the pliers. At a mere 5.8 oz, this stainless-steel workhorse provides 14 hard-working tools, including a non-locking 2.6" 420HC knife blade, wood/metal file, and more - making it EDC (everyday UK legal carry). Inspired by Tim Leatherman’s original PST multi-tool, Bond pairs minimal design with highly functional tools for the job at hand. It is this philosophy which forms the very core of our work.īuilt with the same DNA as the original Leatherman, the Bond is a lightweight, UK EDC multi-tool that packs 14 essential features into a compact design. We promote the utmost respect for the environment, the ability to pass unnoticed through the woods brings with it a deeper understanding of the wilderness, and our part in it. We'll help you cultivate a positive attitude, a confidence in yourself, and a connection with the natural world through which you travel. We teach these practical skills in a friendly and open way, our hope being to enable you to make your adventures into the Great Outdoors memorable and enjoyable. We provide an insight into the Natural world, opening up a vast array of natural resources and knowledge to help you travel with less reliance on the contents of your rucksack: it’s what you carry in your mind that matters. We draw from this experience in the field to teach a set of skills and knowledge based in expedience and realism, skills that actually get used while outdoors. There is a wonderful simplicity that comes from taking a trip in the outdoors, a pragmatism gleaned from necessity. At Howl we specialise in journeying skills, the Bushcraft we practice and teach is that of the traveler.
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