Customer Reviews

Columbia River Knife and Tool 9095 4-3/4-Inch Multi-Tool Get-A-Way-Driver Torx Set

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

The tool itself is clever, and greatly appreciated by the gift recipient. The other reviews (as of this writing) are accurate.

However, if you need a Torx set, do not order this tool. There is not a single Torx bit included in this set.

While reading the description carefully does reveal the lack of Torx drivers, one might expect that a set entitled "Get-A-Way-Driver Torx Set" would in fact include Torx bits, or even be composed of ENTIRELY Torx bits.

I bought this for my father, who has congestive heart failure. This requires the continuous use of O2. In our world of disposable items, the O2 supply companies give you PLASTIC wrenches to turn on metal valves. Keeping in mind that the inability to do this is a medical emergency, I was very pleased when I saw a multi-tool, with a clip, that had an O2 wrench.
I doubt sincerely that any of the other features will ever be used, but the O2 wrench could be the difference between routine and a crisis.

KUDOS to CRTK! I love their knives, and this tool is a unique item that the world should know about.

This could have been a brilliant product.
I carry this device on my key chain as it seems to be intended to be carried, hence the mini carabiner, and the bits come out unintentionally almost constantly. Immediately after removing the first bit, the spring-loaded ball detent designed to keep it in the holder, popped out and shot across the room, rendering the bit next to useless for carry inside the tool as it was intended. This happened on the primary Phillips head bit that would obviously be the most used bit.
The rest of the bits simply fall out of the carrier at random. they haven't been lost yet as so far this has only happened while my keys are in my pocket, but it's probably just a matter of time, that is if I continue to carry this badly designed item.
The bottom claw of the bottle opener obscures part of the beam of the flashlight.
Overall, this is a badly designed mess from a normally consistently good knife maker.
On the plus side, I used the screwdriver bit to assemble a couple computer components, and nothing seemed to explode or burst into flames from having used it.
This was a good idea, simply badly executed.

The tool is a close to 4" long rectangle containing 4 bits, bottle opener, LED light, bit holder at the end of the tool, and a couple of hex slots (one of which can hold the bit holder at a 90 degree angle to the length of the tool). It comes with a small biner but it is a bit bulky for the average key ring in my estimation.
I use it as a toss in my travel kit bag tool. It comes in handy on the road for the odds & ends time that one needs a screw driver (changing batteries in other gadgets for example).
The ability to mount the screw driver bits along the axis of the tool and at 90 degrees to the axis allows some versatility in reaching places and/or in applying torque.
The bits are a standard short size so one can customize the 4 bits carried as needed.
I have never used the bottle opener (which is removable should it get in the way). I also do not really see the need for the biner but it is there if needed. That my use of this tool does not make use of this feature does not mean the biner is useless and others may find this quite handy.
The light has been used during a power outage in a motel and was quite handy at that time.
All in all it is a fairly good small screwdriver tool that I use in traveling but could see uses in a tool kit, ladies purse, or other place where a small screw driver tool would come in handy.

This is an ingenious little pocket tool with star shaped bits that fit the small fasteners in most knives and other devices. It is obvious that it is the product of someone who is a toolmaker, machinist, and inventor. It is both functional and useful for a variety of emergency circumstances. Fair priced and well made.