I've wanted to make something like this for a while, so I'm glad it's on the market. However, you're limited to just 5 tools plus a bit driver. Lots of interesting tools to choose from though. If the tool count rivaled a medium sized Victorinox with the same form factor, I'd consider it.
Roxon Flex Companion: customizable swiss army knife
https://roxontool.com/products/s503g
7 Comments
AI_toothbrush@lemmy.zip · 6 pts · 360d
Victorinox could really just kill all the competition for me if they just replaced the rivets under their scales with screws.
Jilanico@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 359d
Exactly!!!
merde@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 354d
Victorinox could really just kill all the competition for everyone, if they just replaced the rivets under their scales with screws.
bobo@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 360d
It's not a SAK though. The tools are bigger and more sturdy, you can flick the knife, and there's a tool deployment mechanism. I'd say it's more comfortable over all.
5 slots, some tools take up more than 1.
Jilanico@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 359d
Fair. The question is do I want to give up ~30 tools in my SAK in exchange for ≤5 sturdier tools and easier deployment? Personally, no. Excited to see how the Flex Companion evolves though.
tychosmoose@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 358d
It's not quite for me either, but I'm glad they're continuing to iterate on their design and offer more options. Seems like good value for $50!
cetan@piefed.world · 3 pts · 357d
I'm glad to see a company doing this. I plan to pick up the Flex Modular (with the pliers) this fall.
The other cool thing about this system is that you can, in theory, build a small multi-tool that is TSA friendly. YMMV of course based on how the TSA agents feel that day.