Paladin Tools 6510 PowerPlay PT-525 Complete 24-Tool Multi-Tool for DataComm, Telecom and Electrical

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The Paladin Tools PowerPlay Complete 24-Tool Kit is designed for datacom, telecom, and electrical construction and maintenance. Paladin Tools developed PowerPlay with legendary knife and tool maker SOG Specialty Knives to be the ultimate in quality & utility for wire & cable professionals. This 24-in-1 tool makes work easier and more efficient, delivering twice the gripping and cutting power of ordinary tools. The kit also features the SOG patented "Compound Leverage System," which is driven by a unique, interlocking gear system. It also opens easily with the flip of one hand.

What's in the box
Needle nose pliers; gripping pliers; 110 and 66 punchdowns; a 12 AWG stripper (located in the tool's head); 18/20/22/24 AWG strippers (located in the tool's handle); a Cat5e UTP stripper; a Romex wire cutter; a drywall punch; a drywall saw; #4 and a #6 slotted screwdrivers; a #1 Phillips screwdriver; a 1/4-inch hex bit driver with adapter; an SOG stainless steel knife; a 3-in-1 file with coarse and fine sides; a wire hook and spudger; a bottle cap opener; and a ruler.

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PALADIN TOOLS 6510P PT 525 Multi Tool

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 0.8 x 7.2 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EX7JUW
• Item model number: 6510
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,995 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #43 in Home Improvement > Electrical > Tools & Testers > Cable Insertion & Extraction Tools

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just what the (Net) doctor ordered, October 8, 2007

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T. Winters - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paladin Tools 6510 PowerPlay PT-525 Complete 24-Tool Multi-Tool for DataComm, Telecom and Electrical (Tools & Home Improvement)

I'm amazed at how many times I've used this tool and I've only had it a week. Everything works as prescribed and it appears to made of very high quality metal. The only tool element that is disappointing is the UTP stripper. Mine does not look like the one in the flash and it will not strip UTP without mangling the wire.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars almost there, February 25, 2007

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Donald Miller "straight talk" (Phoenix, Az. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paladin Tools 6510 PowerPlay PT-525 Complete 24-Tool Multi-Tool for DataComm, Telecom and Electrical (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased the PT-525 because I saw an add for it and it had the tools used by most telcomm techs. The tool is assembled very well and the initial quality seems to be above average. I say almost there because it seems that everyone out there that manufactures these multitools seems to forget one very important thing. (1) the most used tool should be the easiest to get out and use. The knife/blade on almost every brand including this one requires the tool to be opened etc. fold this etc. etc. etc. The knife should be the easiest to get out and use. The Leatherman Wave is close, but lacks the telcomm tools. The leather pouch for the PowerPlay seems very flimzy. I know already that the tool will probably outlast 3-4 pouches. For now I guess I'll still use a separate pocket knife for those quick cut and stow jobs.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best multi tool I've ever owned, January 16, 2009

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Larry D. Price Jr. (Windsor PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paladin Tools 6510 PowerPlay PT-525 Complete 24-Tool Multi-Tool for DataComm, Telecom and Electrical (Tools & Home Improvement)

Hands down this is my favorite multi-tool . I've owned other multi-tools but this one is the most useful tool I've ever carried. I'm a communications technician and this tool has just about every tool we use daily, and then some. I've just about used all of the tools on it so far, here's my thoughts; File/large flathead scredriver- works good for deburring conduit, etc.. screwdriver is sturdy, 66 punch tool- easy to use, cuts the wire well, philips head screwdriver- works great, I've already used it to remove/install a few faceplates, knife- super sharp , spudger/hook - the spudger is easy to use , the hook could be a little closer to the tip,but it still works, 110 punch - once again easy to use , and sharp enough to cut on the first push, UTP stripper- scores the cable jacket well,easier to use on plenum cable , pliers - are awesome , I was really surprised how well the gears worked to increase your clamping force, the wire cutter is sharp . the hole saw- really sharp, cuts great. I can't say enough good things about this tool, the guys who designed it must have had some communication techs tell them what tools they use every day , because that's exactly what you have in the 525. No, you problem won't throw away the rest of your tools, but , when a customer says, " can you look at this... for a second , it's not working" and your tool bag is a ten minute walk away, you'll be thankful you're carrying it. My 525's already been used to fix 2 customer problems , without me ever having to go all the way out to my truck for tools. If you work in telecommunications , buy this tool, you won't regret it.