C.R.K.T. Flux

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Jedan od najkreativnijih setova koje sam dosada video dolazi upravo iz ID works CRKT laboratorije i zove se Flux. CRKT Flux je tzv. modularni alat a kreirali su ga Launce Barber i Tom Stokes. Sam modularni sistem Flux se sastoji iz više delova, osnovni deo je laka aluminijumska šasija sa dve šine, ili opciono sa jednom šinom i karabinjerom. Na šasiju sa dve šine koja je i češća mogu se staviti dva alata koji dolaze posebno. Alati koji se mogu postaviti na ovu modularnu šasiju su:

1.    Nož sa liner lockom, jednoručnim otvaranjem i šnalom za džep

2.    Nosač bitova sa nekoliko izmenjivih bitova i LED lampom

3.    USB Flash drive 2GB sa kućištem za micro SD kartice

4.    Wine tool, alat za otvaranje flaša, običnih i vinskih

5.    LED lampa sa dve LED diodice

 

Ovaj modularni sistem se može kupovati pojedinačno, ali i u već unapred određenim kombinacijama, pa tako možemo dobiti:

1.    CRKT Flux Go-Work

a.    Dupla šasija

b.    Nož

c.    Nosač bitova (bit kit)

2.    CRKT Flux Go-Play

a.    Dupla šasija

b.    LED lampa

c.    Wine Tool

3.    CRKT Flux Go-Nerd

a.    Dupla šasija

b.    USB drive

c.    Nosač bitova (bit kit)

Ukoliko se odlučite da kupite sve delove ovog modularnog kompleta alata CRKT ima takođe u ponudi i torbicu u koju možete sve da ih smestite.

Za više podataka o svim delovima i mogućim opcijama pogledajte oficijelnu stranu CRKT Flux ovde http://www.crkt.com/idworksflux

Ono što sam ja imao zadovoljstvo da testiram i koristim je komplet CRKT Flux Go-Work. Ovaj paket se sastoji od noža sa zaključavanjem pomoću linera, jednoručnim otvaranjem i šnalom za džep. Karakteristike noža su:

-          Dužina otvorenog 108mm

-          Težina 105g

-          Dužina sečiva 57mm

-          Čelik 7Cr17

-          Tvrdoća 57-59 HRC

Očtrica je rađena u tzv. high hollow grind i vrh je clip point. Rukohvat je od zytel-a što je vrsta plastike ojačana vlaknima. Za jednoručno otvaranje zaslužan je disk koji je pričvršćen na kičmu sečiva.

Drugi deo montiran na šasiju je Flux Driver, odnosno nosač/držač bitova. Nosač bitova ima mogućnost upotrebe u linearnom ili T obliku, odnosno na sebi ima dva ¼“ nosača, jedan u pravcu rukohvata, a drugi pod pravim uglom tako da u zavisnosti od potrebe i želje može biti upotrebljavana na dva načina. Flux driver ima takođe predviđeno kućište u Zytel dršci u kojoj se nalazi prostor za tri ¼“ standardna bita. Sa Fluxom dolaze dva standardna ravna i jedan philips bit. Pored ovoga na ovom alatu se nalazi i mala LED lampa u pravcu držača bitova, tako da možete osvetliti deo koji radite, što je idealno za zavučena tamna nepristupačna mesta sa manjkom svetla.

Sve u svemu vrlo interesantan i jedinstven koncept, koji se u slučaju Go-Work pokazao kao vrlo koristan za niz dnevnih potreba.

One of the most creative sets I've come across so far comes from CRKT ID Works laboratory and it’s called Flux. CRK Flux is a modular tool created by Launce Barber and Tom Stokes. Flux modular system consists of several parts; the main part of it is a light aluminum chassis with two rails, or optionally with one and carabineer. The frame with two rails, which is more common and can be mounted with two tools. The modular Flux tools are:

1.    Liner lock knife, OHO w/pocket clip

2.    Bit holder with several interchangeable bits and LED lamp

3.    2GB USB Flash Drive with enclosure for the micro SD card

4.    Wine Tool for opening bottles of wine and other beverage

5.    LED lamp with two LED emiters

This modular system can be purchased individually, but you can get it in several prebuilt options offered by CRKT:

1.    CRKT Flux Go-Work
a. Double chassis
b. Knife
c. Carrier bits (bit kit)

2.    CRKT Flux Go-Play
a. Double chassis
b. LED Lamp
c. Wine Tool

3.    CRKT Flux Go-Nerd
a. Double chassis
b. USB drive
c. Carrier bits (bit kit)

If you choose to buy all the tools of a modular CRKT has also offered carry pouch where all of them fit tightly and neat.

For more information on all parts and possible options, see the official page here http://www.crkt.com/idworksflux CRKT Flux

What I have had the pleasure to test and use the kit CRKT Flux Go-Work. This package consists of g a knife with liner lock, OHO and pocket clip.

The characteristics of the blade are:
- Length open 108mm
- Weight 105g
- 57mm blade length
- Steel 7Cr17
- Hardness: 57-59 HRC

Blade is made in the so-called high hollow grind and it’s clip point. Handles are made of Zytel-which is a type of fiber-reinforced plastic. One hand opening is made with spine disc, a small disc with jimpings mounted on the blade spine.

The second part mounted to the chassis is Flux Driver bit holder. Holder has the option to use bits in a linear or T shape, and it uses standard two ¼ "bracket, one in the direction of the handle and the other at 90 degrees so that, depending on the needs and desires can be used in two ways. Flux driver has also provided housing in Zytel handle that contains space for three ¼ "standard bits. Flux comes with two standard flat and one philips bit. In addition to this tool is also a small LED light so you can highlight the part you work, making it ideal for inaccessible places with low light.

All in all a very interesting and unique concept, and Go-Work pack prooved to be very usefull in various situations.

C.R.K.T. Guppie

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Guppie je još jedan višenamenski alat koji dolazi kao proizvod odličnih ideja i dizajna iz CRKT-a. Odgovorni za kreiranje ovog patentiranog alata su Tom Stokes i Launce Barber iz ID Works laboratorije pri Columbia River Knives and Tools. Pored toga što je ovo simpatični gadžet, takođe je i izuzetan dodatak bilo kom svakodnevnom kompletu.

CRKT Guppie je napravljen od 2Cr13 nerđajućeg čelika i ukupne dimenzije su mu:

1. Ukupna dužina otvorenog alata 140mm
2. Ukupna dužina zatvorenog alata 90mm
3. Težina 116g

Dužina sečiva je 2“ i ono je wharncliff oblika, što ga čini idealnim za precizne poslove sečenja. Samo sečivo je urađeno u hollow grind tehnici brušenja i crne je boje. Tvrdoća kaljenja sečiva je 51-53 HRC i sečivo se može otvoriti jednom rukom i ne zaključava se već je takozvani slip joint odnosno sa oprugom koja ga drži na mestu. Sa jedne strane se nalazi pomični univerzalni ključ, odnosno tzv. „francuski“ ključ, koji pomoću zavojnog vretena može biti podešavan do otvora čeljusti maksimalno ½“ ili 12,7mm, a ovo je uglavnom opseg svih manjih popravki za koje je ovaj alat podesan. Na drugoj strani tela CRKT Guppie ima tzv. karabinjer pomoću kojeg ga možemo zakačiti za bilo koji deo opreme, a takođe poseduje i džepnu šnalu / pocket clip pa može biti nošen gotovo bilo gde i na bilo koji način. Sa zadnje strane nalazi se isečak za ¼“ bitove sa magnetom kako bitovi ne bi ispadali.

Za telo Guppie je na vrlo interesantan način pričvršćen i držač bitova. Naime držač ima na sebi magnet i dve kružne izbočine koje precizno ležu na svoje mesto na telu i tako stoje vrlo čvrsto pričvršćene. Nosač bitova je takođe i LED lampa, doduše skromnih mogućnosti, ali dovoljna da pomogne u situacijama kada je svetlo potrebno. U nosaču bitova su uredno složena četiri standardna bita, i to dva filipsa i dva obična ravna, što je takođe sasvim dovoljno za većinu opravki.

CRKT Guppie je vrlo interesantan, dobro konstrukciono rešen i kvalitetan alat koji svu svoju vrednost pokazuje upravo u urbanim uslovima, kod kuće i na poslu. Gotovo da je idealan za sve sitne dnevne zadatke na koje možemo naići. Dizajnerski ovaj alat spada među veoma poželjne i sigurno će skrenuti pažnju okoline gde god da se nalazi. Guppie mogu podjednako uspešno koristiti kako profesionalci, tako i amateri. CRKT Guppie je u svakom slučaju veoma vredan deo EDC kompleta.

Guppie is yet another versatile multitooltool that comes as a product of great ideas and designs from CRKT kitchen. Tom Stokes and Barber Launce from ID Works Creative Laboratory at Columbia River Knives and Tools are the ones to “blame” for this great little multitool. Apart of being a nice gadget, Guppie is also a great addition to any EDC.

CRKT Guppie is made of stainless steel 2Cr13 and overall dimensions are:

1. Overall length 140mm Open Tool
2. Length of the closed tool 90mm
3. Weight 116g

Blade length is 2 "and it is wharncliff shape, making it ideal for precision cutting jobs. The blade is hollow grinded and in black finish. The blade is tempered at 51-53 HRC. The blade can be opened with one handed but it does not lock up. On one side of Guppie’s body is universal adjustable wrench, which can be adjusted for maximum size up to ½ "or 12.7 mm, and this is mainly the scope of minor repairs for which this tool is suitable. On the other side of the body CRKT Guppie sports a carabineer suitable for attaching tool for any part of gear, besides that there is a pocket clip so it can be worn almost anywhere and in any way. On the back is the ¼ " bit holder with magnetic holder.

At Guppie’s body we can find attached a bit holder, namely the holder has a magnet on it and two circular protrusions that lay precisely in its place on the body and so are very firmly attached. Bit holder has a LED light, albeit a modest capability, but enough to help in situations where light is needed. The carrier bits are neatly arranged and there you can find four standard bits, two Phillips and two flat, which is also quite sufficient for most repairs.

CRKT Guppie is very interesting, well-resolved constructive and efficient tool that shows all of its value in the urban environment, at home and at work. It is almost ideal for small daily tasks that we encounter. Highly desirable design is quite eye catching. Guppie can equally well be used use by professionals as well as amateurs. CRKT Guppie is certainly a very valuable part of any EDC kit.

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C.R.K.T. Zilla Tool Jr.

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Iz radionice ID Works Columbia River Knives and Tools dolazi nam još jedan multitool srednje klase. Dizajneri Tom Stokes dizajner i mašinski inženjer sa Univerziteta u Virdžiniji sa preko 20 godina iskustva i Launce Barber posvećeni kreativac su odgovorni za kreiranje i patentiranje ovog alata.

CRKT Zilla Tool Jr. se odlikuje sa svega nekoliko alata i odličnim dizajnom. Dimenzije I glavne karakteristike ovog multitoola su:

1. Ukupna dužina otvorenog alata                  190mm
2. Dužina zatvorenog alata                              133mm
3. Težina                                                            108g
4. Dužina sečiva                                                57mm
5. Materijal                                                         2CR13
6. Površinska obrada HRC                              51-53

Alat dolazi u lepoj futroli od balističkog platna sa čičak trakom koja se može nositi vertikalno, takođe na sebi poseduje pocket clip šnalu koja je odlična za nošenje u džepu pantalona ili torbici. Šnala je postavljena na jednom mestu i ne može se premestiti a kada je upotrebite alat će stojati sa glavom klešta na dole. Rukohvat na Zilla Tool Jr. je od zytel plastike koja možda nije previše otmena i skupocena, ali ovom alatu daje upravo ono što je potrebno, dobar hvat i malu težinu.

Prvi alat su naravno kombinovana klešta, koja imaju oprugu. Glava klešta viri iz alata, i sam alat nije sklopiv na bilo koji način, ručka klešta lepo prati zadati oblik alata. Klešta se upotrebljavaju tako što se povuče malo dugmence na telu pri čemu se ručka otključa i uz vrlo lep zvuk otvori. Kombinovana klešta su špic oblika, imaju ravan nazubljeni deo na svom vrhu, zatim je tu zaobljeni nazubljeni deo za hvatanje navrtki i zavrtnjeva, a na samom kraju su sečice za žicu i zarez za blankiranje.

Na drugoj strani je oštrica noža, koji se takođe može otvoriti jednom rukom povlačenjem flippera na vrhu rukohvata kada je nož sklopljen. Oštrica je osigurana liner lock sistemom. Sama oštrica je spear point oblika, brušena tehnikom hollow grind i delom nazubljena. U radu se ovaj oblik oštrice pokazao zahvalno, ali nije namenjen težim zadatcima zbog izuzetno male debljine pri vrhu koja se može pokazati kao slabost pri većim opterećenjima. Nož je naoštren fabrički da brije.

Sa iste strane gde se nalazi oštrica imamo i otvor za prihvat bitova sa magnetnim dnom. Bitovi su skriveni u zytel dršci sa svake strane po jedan u svojim držačima. Zilla Tool Jr. poseduje po jedan bit standardni ravni i philips. Zbog veličine samog alata CRKT je morao da pribegne nestandardnim dimenzijama bitova, pa tako oni ne mogu biti zamenjeni standardnim 1/4inch bitovima.

Sveukupno nakon nekoliko nedelja korištenja ovog multitoola, i nekih srednje teških zadataka koje sam postavio pred njega, Zilla Tool Jr. se pokazao kao vrlo ozbiljan takmičar u svojoj klasi. Sa lakoćom sam završavao neke kućne poslove sa njim, većinom vezane za električne uređaje. Veoma lepo leži u ruci i intuitivno se koristi za svaki posao. Oštrica se pokazala vrlo sposobnom, iako i dalje postoji bojazan od oštećenja zbog njene debljine. Sveukupno ovo je veoma zadovoljavajući alat za sve kućne i lake do srednje teške poslove, kao i kamp, lov, ribolov i uopšte sve outdoors aktivnosti na kojima bi mogao zatrebati multitool.

From the Columbia River Knife and Tools ID Works workshop comes another middle range multitool. Designers Tom Stokes a mechanical engineer from the University of Virginia with over 20 years of experience together with dedicated creative guy Launce Barber are the ones responsible for creating and patenting of the Zilla Tool Jr.

CRKT Zilla Tool Jr. characteristics are few tools and excellent design. Dimensions and main characteristics of this multitool are:

1. Overall length                                 190mm

2. Closed tool lenght                         133mm
3. Weight                                            108g
4. Blade length                                   57mm
5. Material                                          2CR13
6. Surface treatment:                         HRC 51-53

The tool comes in a nice nylon pouch with velcro enclosure which can be worn vertically, also on itself Zilla Jr. has a pocket clip that is great for pocket carry or bag. Pocket clip is set in one place and can not be moved, and when used it’s a plier down position. The body of Zilla Jr. is made of zytel plastic, though it’s not too refined and precious, but zytel provides to tool exactly what you need, good grip and light weight.

The first tool is pliers which are spring assisted. Pliers head sticks out of the tool, and they are not folding in any way. Plier handle follows the form of the tool nicely. Deployment of pliers is somewhat neat, by pulling a small button on tool body you deploy pliers with pleasant snap sound. They are needle nose pliers with flat portion at the end, followed by rounded part for nuts and bolts, and wire cutters and strippers at the end.

On the other side of the tool is knife blade, which can also be opened with one hand pulling flipper on top of the handle when the knife is closed. The blade is secured by liner lock system. Blade itself is a spear point shape, hollow grinded and partially serrated. The blade shape proved up to many tasks, but it is not intended for heavier tasks while beeing so thin at the point, which can prove to be a weakness at heavier duties. The knife is razor sharp out of the box.


On the same side with the blade there is magnetic bit holder. Bits are hidden in the Zytel handle on each side in their holders. Zilla Tool Jr. has two bits standard flat and philips. Due to the size of the tools CRKT had to resort to non-standard dimensions of bits, so they can be replaced by standard 1/4inch bits.

Overall, after several weeks of using this multitool, and some medium and moderate tasks they have encountered, Zilla Tool Jr. proved to be a serious competitor in its class. I ended up with ease to some home jobs mostly related to electrical appliances, and Zilla Tool Jr. finished them easy. It feels very nice in hand, and it is intuitive to work with. Blade proved to be very capable, although there is still a risk of damage due to its thickness. Overall CRKT Zilla Tool Jr. is a very convenient tool for all home and light to moderately heavy work, as well as camping, hunting, fishing and outdoors.