Some of the Best Scissors I've Ever Used - Olight Otacle OKS2 Multitool Review

[@gearedforward]

What do you think of the Oracle OKS2/Roxon KS2? What multitools would you like to see on the channel?

[@ParkerBinion]

Great video - love this knife! KS2 stands for KSS or Knife, Scissors, Saw. It's a great formula, pioneered by the Victorinox Huntsman & Fieldmaster. The OKS2 version stands in the middle between the original KS2 and the KS2 Elite. The original KS2 had a 5cr blade and 3cr tools for the rest including the scissors. The KS2 Elite upgraded the blade to D2 and the rest of the tools to German 4116. The OKS2 is 4116 throughout, including the blade. 4116 is equivalent to the steel Victorinox uses. Also, the OKS2 uses aluminum scales which cause an 0.2 oz increase in weight vs. the KS2/KS2E. IMO no one should buy the original KS2. The OKS2 has better steel, costs the same and weighs only 5% more. The only choice is either OKS2 for $30 or the KS2 Elite for $8 more. For that $8, you get the D2 blade, G10 scales vs. Aluminum, and the 4mm bit kit with the adapter that fits on the Phillips. So to me the KS2E is worth it unless you can find the OKS2 on sale. YMMV.

[@gearedforward]

Thanks, and an excellent informative breakdown! I agree with your conclusion, from what you've outlined the original just seems poor value in a world where the OKS2 exists. The Elite sounds interesting, I grabbed this one on sale, the benefit of it being under Olight is the frequent sales and ready access to coupon/discount codes, the downside being waiting for that time of the month! I may have to grab an elite and do a comparison...

[@MegaFrank1960]

I have this tool, and that "rattle" absolutely drives me crazy to the point that I was going to return it, except that the rest of the tool is just fantastic

[@gearedforward]

Yeah I agree, it's one of the very few downsides of a great tool. I do wonder if a smidge of a grease style lubricant would provide enough resistance to stop it swinging freely without hindering using the lever though.

[@leewilson1336]

I can't get my scissors out. Like they're locked in. Just received it today. Already sent the sender a message.

[@gearedforward]

I'm sorry to hear that! Sounds like a manufacturing defect, I hope they get you sorted out quickly.

[@leewilson1336]

@gearedforward just heard back this afternoon and they're going to send a new one and mailing label to send the defected one back.

[@gearedforward]

@@leewilson1336 glad it was quick, I hope you have a better experience with the replacement.

[@corbenj]

I’ve not even started watching the video yet and that other tool is bugging me! What is it?! I know I’ve seen it before! 😂 I’ll continue watching the video now 😄

[@gearedforward]

Thanks for watching! Which tool are you referring to? In the video there's the Victorinox Classic and Hiker, Otacle P1, P1S and K1 (videos on all three on the channel), and the Leatherman Squirt ES4 (a Squirt with wire stripping pliers). Does that help?

[@corbenj]

@@gearedforward the K1. I thought it was either a Roxon or Nextool rebrand but I can’t find it anywhere. Unless my brain is just assuming that it’s a rebrand.

[@gearedforward]

@@corbenj I assumed it was a rebrand too, I don't think Olight makes anything but lights themselves, but I can't see what it is on a quick google either. If I had to guess, the tool gives me more Ruike-ish vibes, like how you can get the Ruike versions of Boker MTs, but that's 100% just a guess based on the materials and design, sorry!

[@ericdpeerik3928]

​@@gearedforwardRoxon KS2E. I'm not that well informed, but it's showing in the suggestions under the video 😂