Leatherman 68010103H Crunch with Leather Sheath

by Leatherman

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When Leatherman says "crunch" they really, really mean it. We could not believe the grip on these locking pliers, especially when you consider what the small package in which they come. As with all Leatherman goodies, the tool is easy to open, maneuver, and close and comes with an array of screwdrivers built in, along with a bottle opener, wire strippers, file, knife and, next to the locking pliers, our second-favorite feature: a hex bit driver. If you know Leatherman, you know we're talking quality and convenience. But this new twist with the locking pliers puts Crunch at the top of the Leatherman list for us. We can hardly think of anyone who couldn't use one of these.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Product Description

Compact Leatherman with locking pliers that clamps up to 1 in. diameter objects. Also features locking blades, wire cutters, wood/metal file, 4 different screwdrivers including phillips, hex bit driver, bottle opener, ruler and lanyard attachment. U.S.A.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 1 x 0.5 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000065UE8
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 68010103H
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #151,709 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Locking Pliers, good for Bicycle repairs on the road., December 12, 2002

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G. Powell (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman 68010103H Crunch with Leather Sheath (Tools & Home Improvement)

This leatherman takes the place of a pair of locking pliers in my bike tool kit. It's not the one I carry on a daily basis, as my other leatherman has more tools (Pulse (tm) ). And the clip that holds the handles to the pliers can get loosey goosey, which is where owning a second set of pliers comes in handy, a small squeeze to tighten and its working again.

Pluses:
The locking mechanism is the easies to use of all the leathermans.
Great locking pliers that fold up into a very small package. (And for bike repair these are a must.)

Minus:
The file is short, the knife is serriated and difficult to sharpen. (On the other hand it stays sharp a long time) The hole for holding screw driver bits is inside where the tightening knob is. It works but barely and the handle can get in the way and there is no way to put much leverage on the screw. (The leatherman tool adaptor for my other leatherman works much better for this.)

5 starts but its not a general purpose leatherman.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CRUNCH!, December 5, 2002

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This review is from: Leatherman 68010103H Crunch with Leather Sheath (Tools & Home Improvement)

At first I didn't like the 'feel' of the crunch, but like all Leatherman, you have to use it awhile to like it, and, finally love it. I love it now.
Well, they got the name right! The Crunch can definitely do just that. Nothing stands in the way of these things. If it fits in the jaws of this beast, it can be crunched and crushed. The multiplying strength of this thing is amazing (I don't recommend this, but you can squish a AA battery like a grape). I really like the wire stripers in the handle. I didn't even notice this feature till I read the manual (yes, I'm male ;) I like the locking blade et al. The blade is perfect for cardboard boxes, but is tough for anything requiring precision. I would like to see a straight blade instead of the serrated, just because it's easier to sharpen.
I think this is a bit on the pricey side, but Amazon is definitely the best deal out there that I've found.
The tool is also on the heavy/large size, but this is a plus because of the torque this thing has. I recommend this to anyone who wants to put `their back into it', however, go elsewhere if you want to repair you fine Swiss watch with this. Great for any application where teeth marks aren't going to be a problem.
Closing it could be a problem for some, because it takes quite a bit of strength to close the jaw. It also takes some time to open, so just whipping this out is a two handed chore. Trying my fastest, it takes about 4 seconds to open or close, and that's the fastest I can do it. My other Leatherman take about half a second.
Overall, I recommend this crunch to anyone who's not afraid of doing things the rough and tough macho way. Think Tim Alan's Leatherman. Grunt Grunt....

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crunch, February 20, 2004

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Ryan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leatherman 68010103H Crunch with Leather Sheath (Tools & Home Improvement)

I got the crunch because it was different and unique. A helpful tool to have around the garage, and thats eactly what it is. Once this thing latches on to say, a stripped nut, it's not coming off. I was amazed when I saw the crunch unfold into extremely effective vice grips, then fold it back up into a tiny ractangle. Theres nothing wrong with this super tool. Never have I seen anything "crunch" this hard. When i first got it, I crushed a plastic pen to try it out. It shattered. I then moved on to the garage. I latched its shark jaw onto a stripped nut. This thing gives so much torque. I yanked and yanked but this was on tight. The crunch is also good to take on bike rides. It tightens the chain and all of the other hex nuts on it. The crunch is like every other leathrerman, except with less tools and a far better set of pliers. This, and the micra, are the most used of my leatherman collection. (read my micra review).