PowerPlay 6500 PT-510 Compact Multi-Tool for DataComm, Telecom and Electrical

by Paladin Tools

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

6500 PowerPlay PT-510 - 6500 Paladin Tools developed PowerPlay with legendary knife and tool maker SOG Specialty Knives to be the ultimate in quality and utility for wire and cable professionals. It's 18-Tools-in-One! Needle Nose & Gripping Pliers; 110 Punchdown; 18/20/22/24 AWG Strippers; Romex Wire Cutter; Drywall Punch; #4 & #6 Slotted Screwdrivers; #1 Phillips Screwdriver; SOG Stainless Steel Knife; 3-in-1 File with Coarse & Fine Sides; Bottle Cap Opener; Ruler ; Features SOG's patented Compound Leverage System

Product Description

PALADIN TOOLS 6500P PT 510 Multi Tool

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 0.7 x 6.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BS6RQ2
• Item model number: 6500
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #204,100 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Overpriced for what you get., February 17, 2011

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Sparky Jones (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PowerPlay 6500 PT-510 Compact Multi-Tool for DataComm, Telecom and Electrical (Tools & Home Improvement)

This item is frequently advertised as an 18-in-1 tool. However, I would really classify it as about 8-in-1. They (Paladin) mislead you by listing each wire size it can strip as a different tool even though they are the same tool bit. Essentially you have PLIERS, WIRE CUTTERS, KNIFE, PHILLIPS, SLOTTED, PUNCH DOWN, WIRE STRIPPER, and FILE. It is decent quality, but I don't really see the point in Paladin contracting with SOG for the pliers that have 'double the gripping power' if the open edge of the handles kill your hand when squeezing them. I'm not soft-handed, but trying crimp with the pliers can get quite painful.

The punch down tool is handy to have, but if I could go back and change my mind, I would rather carry a different tool that offers more than this one whether it be a true SOG, Leatherman, or Swiss.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice on-the-fly tool to have, May 11, 2010

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J. Shearer (Dayton, OH, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PowerPlay 6500 PT-510 Compact Multi-Tool for DataComm, Telecom and Electrical (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a nice on-the-fly tool to have if you're a technician that doesn't want to make another trip back to the office or back to the truck for a traditional 110 punch down tool. It saves your teeth from chewing through wires as well if you have to punch down a couple 110 blocks! Overall the tool construction seems average, I wouldn't want to use this to punch down an entire wall of 110 blocks but it's better than carrying a toolbox with you to cut and punch down a line or two. Knife blade comes very sharp, leather case is decent with the exception that it shoves into my side depending how it's positioned on your belt. Phillips screwdriver seems to flex quite a bit when under pressure, this was tested on rack mount screws that are holding down equipment. I carry this with me to avoid carrying a handful of other items but the use of it hasn't been too frequent. Nice addition to your "tool belt"!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Quality Multi-Tool For Telecom Workers, April 19, 2011

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C. F. Hill "CFH" (Blue Ridge Summit, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PowerPlay 6500 PT-510 Compact Multi-Tool for DataComm, Telecom and Electrical (Tools & Home Improvement)

This Paladin Tools PT-510 Multi-Tool is well made and does have a very functional 110 Punchdown Tool, but otherwise I prefer other SOG versions. Here are my observations:

Pros -
+ Good Quality; the construction and design are very good
+ Sharp Knife; very sharp, right out of the box
+ Great Pliers; the geared jaws work very well
+ Good Punchdown Tool; works great, which is why I bought it
+ Good Quality Case; has solid snap and a belt loop

Cons -
- Tools Do Not Lock; watch your fingers, especially with that very sharp knife
- Limited Number of Tools

This is a good tool for telecom\IT workers, but a little limited for general use.

CFH