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Ryo
3 September 2010, 10:02
Multitasker Series 2

I was lucky enough to receive another pre-release of an Multitasker tools. The new Multitasker Series 2 and the Ultralight.
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Let's first talk about the Multitasker Series 2
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The Multitasker Series 2 multi-tool is precision CNC machined from billet tool steel. The handles are non slip G10 Max Grip side panels

LaRue Wrench
Since I do use LaRue scope & light mounts, this tool does make sense for me. Now I don't have to carry or worry about losing my wrench when I need it. Though I find it extremely rare for me to need to use this tool, it is useful if I ever had to retighten a nut if it got loose from training. For some users this tool may not be useful for them, especially if they don't use LaRue mounts.
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Tanto Style Knife
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The Tanto style Knife is made from 440C Stainless Steel. It is approximately 2.5 inches in length. From the introduction of the original Multitasker, one aspect that some people have complained about is that the knife was located for a lefty. I'm sure lefties had no complaints there. Well the right handed shooter now can see that the knife has been moved to the other side. (Sorry Leftys) Any case I found I was capable of opening the blade with my right hand thumb. There's no spring assist so the last 15 degrees it has more tension place on the blade due to the locking mechanism putting pressure on the blade as you try to lock it open. Not a major issue. As I was opening it, I noticed that the LaRue wrench would move out slightly, approximately 3 degrees outward due to the loss of friction. The file also moved out, but only approximate 1 degree. I tried wiggling the LaRue wrench, file, I notice they both felt loose for the first 4 degrees of rotation when the knife was locked outward. However pass the 4 degrees, there was more friction so the tools won't just fly open.
Being a strange issue which I would not have expected, I contacted the owner and he asked for the sample to be sent back. He stated that this should never have been like that and he will be investigating any issues with the version I have. Since I've spoken to him about quality I truly believe he takes the extra steps to make a quality product. He's explained to me batches he threw out just because it didn't meet his standard. I can't go over what, but needless to say, he will be correcting this problem (if it is a problem with the production level tools). At the moment it is believe to be a torquing issue with the one I was demoing.

Here's an example of the issue.
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Any case, the blade has a very good positive lock on it and I felt no movement of the blade. The blade is sharp when new. I haven't had a chance to test it to see if it can retain it's sharpness.

Unlocking the blade you have to push a lever, on the blade side, to the side to release the blade. This is something that shouldn't be rushed unless you want to increase the chances of cutting yourself.

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I did notice that it's much easier to get to the blade unlike my SOG or Gerber multi-tool since those tools they lock the blade on the inner side so the pliers have to opened up to access the blade. With the Multitasker Series 2 I could open it up without deploying the blade.

File
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It's a 5/16” file with the tip designed to be use a flat head screw driver. Unfortunately I didn't really get a chance to look too closely at it before I sent it back to the owner for evaluation. It's my fault for not looking closely at the file to determine how useful it would be. Note that I expect to get a replacement so I can complete this section of the review at a later date.

Spanner Wrench (Castle Nut Wrench)
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I imagine this can be a life saver when your castle nut comes loose or when you need to do an emergency breakdown when the upper & lower get jammed together. I've been to a couple events where a castle nut wrench was required. During training, one of the shooter's buttstock rotated on him. Luckily the instructor had a castle nut wrench to tighten his castle nut back on so he could continue training. The other time I saw the wrench being used was when there was an malfunction with the AR-15 and the upper and lower would not seperate due to the BCG being jammed.. I don't recall the cause of the jam, but needless to say is that the only way to unjam it was to remove the buffer extension (buffer tube) and pull the parts out.
Note that Multitasker states that this tool shouldn't be used as a replacement for a real castle nut wrench. It is suppose to be used in situations where you do not have a castle nut wrench with you and have no choice but to use this tool to get the job done. I haven't had a chance to fully test it on some staked lowers due to it being shipped back to the owner for evaluation. Note that I expect to get a replacement so I can complete this section of the review at a later date.

Pliers
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The Multitasker Series 2 has handles that rotate outward to flip around and expose the pliers. It's pretty tight fit so the it takes a bit of effort to flip them around. It might be possible to do it with one hand, but I'd say it's easier to open them up with 2 hands. Once rotated around, they click into place and feel solid. The pliers are pretty straight forward, and they work.
More testing would be in order once I get an replacement..

Bit Tool
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The ¼” magnetic bit tool comes stock with a 4 prong A2 front sight adjustment tool. The ¼” magnetic bit holder is the standard size to fit most bits and has a strong enough magnet to keep bits from falling out. It comes with a set of 10 different types of bits.

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The bits feel a little loose in the holder, but it’s still being held in place. The holder for the bits is in two halves that are keyed to connect together. I would list the bits but I neglected to make note of them.

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Here's a bit of information I didn't know about until I asked.. The threading on the outside of the bit tool is there for a reason.. I originally thought it was there to possibly use as a scraper, but it ends up it's used to hold a 3rd party tool such as an magazine lip adjustment tool. I was emailed this photo to give me an idea what the tool looks like.

Dental Pick
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The pick was designed to pick at hard to reach locations as wells as use as an scrapper.

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The dental pick can be removed to expose a 8-32 male thread screw. The 8-32 male thread was designed to positively hold the OTIS clean kit cable. Unfortunately the case for the Series 2 can’t hold the Otis cable securely like it does for the TUBE case (different review).

Lanyard Retention
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There is a little loop large enough to loop in an paracord rope for an lanyard or any other retention method.

Pouch
The pouch is a MOLLE compatible pouch. It effectively holds in the multi-tool and the bit tool accessories. It’s made of durable thermal molded nylon material. It has a button clasp to hold the lid close. It’s very sturdy and very good. I will add more photos of it once I get an replacement for it.

All in all I believe that this tool is a quality tool that can be carried on your range bag, and on your gear.

I'll add more info to this post as can find more free time to look at it.

(Sorry for the cray colors of the photos. I'm testing out a new camera/flash unit.)

Stickman
23 September 2010, 11:31
Good review.

UDT
23 September 2010, 14:29
Thanks, for the review. Very nice.

Ryo
23 September 2010, 22:13
Thanks guys.

BTW I got the replacement Multitasker Series 2 so I'll be taking a closer look and fill the gaps in my review. Definitely this one doesn't have the tool move out as I extend the blade. I'll try to look at it soon and get the info out.

Quib
25 September 2010, 07:28
Must have been an isolated problem. My sample of the MT Series2 functions just fine. No problems whatsoever extending or retracting the blade or tools.

Kcirtep
25 September 2010, 09:44
Hello,

Great review!!!
Butt can u tell me where i can get a "3rd party tool such as an magazine lip adjustment tool."

Regards,


Patrick.

Quib
26 September 2010, 05:56
I'm curious about the "Feedlip Tool" myself. I've contacted Multitasker for more info.

Multitaskertools
26 September 2010, 06:20
Hello, the feedlip tool was a prototype we made, hasn't been put into production yet

need to deliver more Multitaskers first

Quib
26 September 2010, 06:29
Thanks for the quick response Shane!

Policetacteam
26 September 2010, 22:47
Looks great! Sounds like there is plenty of room to expand into other bits. Lots of potential!!