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SOG PowerLock Multitool with V-Cutter

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Created: Saturday, 23 August 2008 03:50

SPECS:
Closed: 4.6"
Open: 7"
Weight: 9.6 oz.

SOG has a lot of variants on their PowerLock series so it is a little hard to narrow down this model, but I believe it is the PowerLock w/V-Cutter S62. I haven't tried a lot of multitools so thought I would mix things up with this guy. First impressions are that it is heavy duty and made from good materials. Kinda has a steampunk look to it. Unfolding from the closed to open / plier position is unexpectedly smooth. It takes some getting used to, but with some practice one can whip the SOG with one hand from closed to open position. The "gear driven compound leverage system" the plier functionality is built on works fantastic. The pliers have the usual wire cutting features, yet also have crimpers good for civie and MIL uses.

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COUNTY COMM "Combat Super Shears" EMT sheers in ACU color scheme

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Created: Saturday, 05 July 2008 03:48

Tired of having fruity or overly hi-viz EMT shears? Check these out! Main blades are stainless steel with a black durable passivated low-light finish. The handles are made of impact resistant composite in a Foliage Green based color to look good near ACU / UCP gear. The first intended use is to cut clothing off the wounded to treat them, but they can be used for many more cutting needs.
*Update, now available in black blades and handles.

Bonus note: Last picture shows them in loop panel I designed which is now standard in county comm responder pouches. Sporting a new "Extreme Brown" exterior which is like sewer green, but more brown.
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COUNTY COMM Kershaw T-Tool

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Created: Saturday, 05 July 2008 03:47

Since I don't have a big Torx screw set this guys comes in handy to adjust the clips on my knives. Very compact and lightweight, it comes with the most common screw heads to adjust your knife clips. To use, just unscrew the ring end and pour out the bits. Place the desired bit in the other end, which will be magnetically held, and get down to business. The bit sizes specifically include: A Torx T6, T8, and a Philips head driver. Overall length is about 4" and the handle is made of aluminum with a slick teflon coating.
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COUNTY COMM EOD ROBOTICS BREACHER BAR

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Created: Thursday, 06 December 2007 03:46

Designed by EOD Robotics, this bar makes a great hand-sized pry bar. Core specs include that it is made from 1045 High Carbon Steel and Fully Heat Treated to a Rockwell Hardness of over 45. They come raw, which is still plenty usable, but spend a little time to get a 550 cord wrap on there and you will have a sweet custom grip. The built in holes make this task easier and more secure. The business end has a wedge up top and at one side, while full flat thickness is on the other side for strength. The bottom end has blunt cut edges giving it a shape good for a grip and a striking side whether it be a window, someone's head, or for a hammer assist. If one were motivated the pry edges could be sharped to make some form of combat bar, but I kind of like it cheap and rough like it comes. This way you will never worry or hesitate to ram it into anything, throw it around, misuse, and generally treat like a redheaded stepchild. As a warning: once you get one in your hand you will have a incredible to urge to pry/breach anything, likely ignoring reason and logic until said goal is accomplished.
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COUNTY COMM Stainless Steel Peanut Lighter

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Created: Thursday, 06 December 2007 03:45

These are new gen versions of the original Peanut Lighter with improvements including: quality materials, removable lighter core, and flat bottom to stand upright. The removable lighter core allows the item to be used a a mini waterproof pill capsule. Functionality is classic using a spark wheel for ignition and a wick to reach the fuel (standard lighter fluid). As for reasons why use one of these instead of say a zippo? Well the small size and keyring make the Peanut Lighter much more keychain and pocket friendly. The fact that the top screws on to make a waterproof seal also can make it more storable without losing reliability. As for my immediate uses, I plan to use it more on my sewing projects instead of crappy disposible lighters since the Peanut Lighter is much more durable and can be refueled.

COUNTY COMM Compact Battery Holders

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Created: Sunday, 23 September 2007 03:43

Got some of these recently and although simple, I find them pretty handy and well designed. At first I blew off the thought of battery holders for a while thinking I'd just toss them in small pockets on my bags or kit. I wasn't too worried about my batteries shorting, but then I saw the selling point of no more digging in the bottom of your pack for that last battery; I've so been there so decided to give them a try. Made of tough nylon plastic, the holders are available in both AA and CR-123 versions, holding 4 batteries each. 2 Colors are offered for each type including International orange or OD green. The orange is great for the hi-viz factor and the green is nice and tacti-cool looking. Usability is great. Batteries easily slide in and it doesn't matter which way you insert the batteries. The end tabs will keep the batteries secure through a shake fest, but still allow easy deliberate extraction of the batteries. One side has cut-outs which lend a hand allowing the user to push the batteries out instinctively with one's thumb. Only downside was the height tolerance is enough so the batteries can move up and down in their tubes and cause noise. This however, is more of shake them in your hand factor and less when actually inside a pouch.
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COUNTY COMM 1x4 Technician's Pocket Screw Driver

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Created: Sunday, 23 September 2007 03:42

So I didn't actually need this lil guy, but the price was right. Rather than having 4 hard to store separate screwdrivers, I have them all self contained in one here. Shaped like a pen it is very easy to store and carry. The driver has 5 parts including the middle body, 1 general end, 1 end with clip, and 2 bits with 2 heads each. Bits include: 2 Slotted- 1/16" and 1/8" and 2 Phillips- #P0 - #P00. Although the grip and plastic main base is not made for high torque situations, the driver works great for electronics work like PCs, watches, etc.. Currently available in classy black or high-viz orange.
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COUNTY COMM Issue Tweezers NSN: 3740-01-474-7377

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Created: Saturday, 11 August 2007 03:41

DIM: 2.5" x 0.5" x 0.25" (6.3 cm x 13 cm x 6 cm)

Picked these up to replace some crappy tweezers that were laying around the house that couldn't grab too great due to corrosion. In contrast, these are stainless steel so will be around for a while. I haven't seen the 2 piece design before, but since they are so pointy the holder piece comes in handy to protect from poking or snagging other items. The tweezers will stay in the holder until the tweezer part is squeezed and then pulled from the holder. The hole on the holder makes for a good connection point if one were to want to lanyard it up in or on gear. As the wording on the actual tweezers state, the sharp point design gives pin-point precision. All the grab goes to one point unlike other flat tweezers where the optimal grab placement can shift. Simple and compact, I find them useful and easy to store.
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COUNTY COMM Super Spork (Made by: Light my Fire)

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Created: Saturday, 11 August 2007 03:39

DIM: 6.5" Long , Approx 6 grams in weight.

Got a couple of these for amusement around the house and on the move eating. One side is all spoon, and the other side is mostly fork with a serrated knife edge flair. Made from heat resistant Poly Carbonate material, the spork is durable and flexible. It will stay rigid for most uses, but say on ice cream, it will flex a little bit to get the job done. Heat transfer is slow so it is great for hot / boiling liquids. They are dishwasher safe and since not hard metal, are safe to use on fancy cookware with Teflon. The shape isn't good for holding savage "I'm starving" fist style, but works great for the more table manners oriented grip. Advantages of this design is that you get the full effects of utencils. Compared to other sporks, the spoon side is deeper thus can hold more and the fork side has full size prongs to allow poking of thicker foods. The knife part isn't full size, but there is enough serrated area to get your cut on. This 3 in 1 action takes up less space and weight then having 3 separate utencils while still keeping usability. The Super Spork is also very affordable so no drama if you lose one. Multiple military and hi-viz colors are offered, but availability comes and goes.
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GERBER COMPACT SPORT: Multi-Plier 400 Needlenose, low priced multitool.

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Created: Monday, 17 July 2006 03:39

For my first multitool experience I got my Dad a Leatherman Wave for christmas and thought it was a pretty neato take on the ol' swiss army knife concept. Didn't want to spend $50 so found this guy with similar features for $25 area. Going from closed to pliers out is fairly easy with the side push action. The one handed flick ability to open is also pretty cool, but takes a little practice. I found myself having to very carefully grab one side/bar and getting the flick angle just right. The way the scissors fold in and out is a little awkward and semi dangerous, but gets the job done. Overall has been a handy medium duty tool so far. According to the Gerber tool meter I'm missing out on fun and adventure points on this guy by not having the black version.
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