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Original

KERSHAW A100 multi-tool with nylon/cordura sheath Made in USA

The A100 broke new ground in the world of multitools when it was introduced in 1997. Available a full two years before the Leatherman Crunch, it was the first multitool to feature locking plier jaws. Also groundbreaking at the time was its one-hand-opening, liner locking knife blade. Ironically enough, the double folded sheet metal handle with one hand blade was seen again the very next year on the Leatherman Wave.

Jaws:

- Jaw shape is needlenose, with fine serrations, a gripping area, and a large wire cutter. (No hard wire notch is included)

- Finish is bead blast matte stainless.

- The upper jaw has a V-notch running lengthwise, to easier grip fish hooks and such.

- Jaws are spring loaded.

Handles/Frame:

- Handles are sheet metal bent into complex shapes.

- The lower handle is a channel shape containing four crossbolts to facilitate the locking mechanism.

- The upper handle is bent into an S-shape, with the lock adjustment in one channel and the outside opening knife blade in the other.

- Finish is bead blast matte stainless.

- KERSHAW MULTI-TOOL USA is stamped onto one side. KAI PAT. PENDING is stamped onto the other.

- An inch scale is stamped along one edge of the bottom side. A metric scale runs along the opposite edge.

- Pivot screws are an odd mix of hex heads and knurled heads.

Blades and Tools:

- Drop point knife blade, with half serrated edge. Measures 2-3/4" long (70mm)

- Features a thumb stud for one-hand-opening

- Phillips screwdriver

- Can opener

- Two-sided file blade, with single cut and double cut teeth

- Fine tooth metal cutting saw blade

- Medium flathead screwdriver

- Locking Mechanism

- The knife blade locks open via a standard liner lock.

Dimensions:

- Length = 6-3/4" (171mm)

- Width = 1-1/4" (32mm)

- Thickness = 5/8" (16mm)

- Weight = 8.6 oz (244g)

Condition:

New/Unused with Cordura/Nylon Sheaths (A100C).

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