Comments on: Columbia River Knife and Tools 9070K Multi-Tool Guppie Knife, Black http://www.homehandtools.com/columbia-river-knife-and-tools-9070k-multi-tool-guppie-knife-black/ Sat, 17 Apr 2010 17:22:13 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Lucas Hawes http://www.homehandtools.com/columbia-river-knife-and-tools-9070k-multi-tool-guppie-knife-black/comment-page-1/#comment-2082 Lucas Hawes Tue, 06 Apr 2010 02:41:34 +0000 http://www.homehandtools.com/columbia-river-knife-and-tools-9070k-multi-tool-guppie-knife-black/#comment-2082 I have to say for the size of the Gupie I was expecting some half-A**ed poor aluminum or sheet metal tool. Instead I was surprised at how Columbia didn't cut any corners with their product. It is robust, the bits will not strip (maybe with incredible force but most screws strip at that point before this will), the wrench is extremely well done, and the blade is scary sharp. It would be months before I could find another tool that was of the same caliber for 20 bucks. <br /> <br />The only real reason I didn't rate a 5 is because I am in constant fear of loosing the detachable light/magnet/bit holder. You can flip it around, so you either are scratching your hand grabbing the bits, or in fear that the bit holder will pop off as it swings when you use the carabiner. To it's credit, it hasn't popped off yet and the light is very bright. This tool also single handedly took apart my brother's stereo and replaced it in the dark. I highly recommend this item, but note it is rather heavy (not cumbersome). I have to say for the size of the Gupie I was expecting some half-A**ed poor aluminum or sheet metal tool. Instead I was surprised at how Columbia didn’t cut any corners with their product. It is robust, the bits will not strip (maybe with incredible force but most screws strip at that point before this will), the wrench is extremely well done, and the blade is scary sharp. It would be months before I could find another tool that was of the same caliber for 20 bucks.

The only real reason I didn’t rate a 5 is because I am in constant fear of loosing the detachable light/magnet/bit holder. You can flip it around, so you either are scratching your hand grabbing the bits, or in fear that the bit holder will pop off as it swings when you use the carabiner. To it’s credit, it hasn’t popped off yet and the light is very bright. This tool also single handedly took apart my brother’s stereo and replaced it in the dark. I highly recommend this item, but note it is rather heavy (not cumbersome).

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