ROXON S802 Phantom Multi Tool Pliers and Folding Pocket Scissors with Replaceable Knife and Wire Cutters

If, like me, you're looking for a pliers-type multitool with an actually decent pair of scissors, Roxon are the only game in town. I needed a replacement for a stolen Leatherman Wave, so I decided to order both and do a little comparison. First up, the 801S is an improved version of the original, so some issues you may find in earlier reviews have been fixed. For example, the saw blade has been given a locking mechanism, and the position of the can opener has been moved for a better action. Overall they are both reassuringly solid, well-built tools. Both are quite large, but the 802 is a little bulkier. Ignore the stated weight; the 801 weighs 312g without case (though the screwdriver bits will add a little) and the 802s weighs 302g. The later 802 has a slightly nicer and smoother action, and looks/feels a little more refined, but there's little difference once you get used to them. In terms of tools, the 801 is just better equipped. I find the file, cord cutter, bottle opener and adaptable screwdriver bit much more useful than the chisel and very flat Philips driver on the 802. The corkscrew is a bit of a waste of space since most wines nowadays are screw-tops, but I would pick up a Victorinox mini screwdriver (£3-5 on ebay) to store in it. The 802's swappable blade system works well, but the designers made a lot of sacrifices for it. The default blade is larger than the 801, and I found the 'tanto' design quite hard to control for precision cutting due to the weight of the tool. I picked up the 3-blade pack for £20 with the Stanley craft knife attachment, which is very clever and works well, although it does stick out from the tool and interferes slightly with the pliers action. If I were keeping the 802 (spoiler alert) I would probably swap between the craft knife and flat blade that also came with the pack, and never use the tanto again. One spare blade case will fit - just - in the knife sheath, much like the screwdriver bits on the 801. Finally, the scissors on both are very good for light to medium use, and cut fabric and cardboard cleanly. A slight edge goes to the 802 for a better action and lockable handle, and because a few 801 owners have reported the metal catch on the scissor action can snap off if used heavily. In conclusion, hope that was useful to you if you're weighing up the 801 and 802. I ultimately chose to go with the 801 for the slightly better price and the greater range of tools it offers, but both are good kit and well worth the price.

I really like this multi tool. It feels good in the hand and is easy to use with plenty of features. Everything on this is solid and well made. The scissors are a great size, the pliers come with two sets of cutting edges and the changeable blade is a superb feature. Mine came with the tanto blade and it’s sharp enough to shave the hair on my arm. I have had a Leatherman Charge Ti for around 15 years or so and the Roxon compares very favourably, especially as it costs around a quarter of the current price of the Charge. The Roxon is slightly heavier and a fraction larger but this makes it more comfortable to use, although the Roxon doesn’t have quite as many tools as standard. It does, however, come with a sturdy pouch, I had to purchase the Leatherman pouch separately which adds to the cost. I have no idea how Roxon can sell this at such a reasonable cost but, for me, this is an absolute bargain.

Feels well made and solidly built. Scissors cut well, unlike some. Pretty much all the tools lock open. The only downside is the pouch it comes with doesn't have anywhere to hold the screwdriver bits.

Very nice and steady i have one little problem the screwdriver bits don't fit in the holder over than that I love this probably the best birthday present I got by far.

This is my first multitool, bought this to use around the house for odd jobs. This has very large set of scissors which is very good for cutting plastic clothing tags, paper and fabric. The multitools best feature I think is the removable blade, this is useful as you can use the knife and then wash/dry it before placing it back into the unit. The accompanying carrying case that comes with this has horizontal and vertical carrying options. It also comes with a multi bit set as well for different screws types. Overall I am very happy with this multitool, it very complete and you don’t need to buy anything additional, it’s great features like the large scissors and removal knife. If you want a multitool that is good value for money I highly recommend this.

This thing comes in so handy in so many ways. The interchangeable blades are great idea and easy to swap and the scissors are properly useful, cutting through most things with ease. Cheaper than a Leatherman and better, in my opinion. I work on set and people have actually asked me about this thing on multiple occassions.

excellent rapport qualité/prix, très bons ciseaux

Es muy buena y corta bien, las tijeras tambien son faciles de usar y comoda si hay algo menos bueno seria el grosor para agarrarla por ejemplo para usar el alicate

Da es schon genügend detailreiche Rezensionen gibt, beschränke ich mich auf eine Positiv-Negativ-Auflistung und vergleiche es weiter unten noch mit dem Roxon Storm. positiv: - Klinge und Säge mit Liner Lock - sehr leicht auswechselbare Klinge (Zusatzklingen extra) - Säge und Klinge sehr scharf - riesige Schere - auswechselbare Seitenschneiderklingen (inklusive) - Ausklapphilfe für die kurzen Werkzeuge - Knopfarretierung für die kurzen Werkzeuge - gute Einstellmöglichkeiten über Inbusschlüssel (inklusive) - alle Gelenke laufen sauber und haben definierte Endpunkte - viele versteckte Federmechanismen - Lineal 0 - 8 cm, in mm-Schritten negtiv: - kein Kapselheber (Flaschenöffner) - keine Feile - recht schwer (296 g) - keine Bits Das ganze Tool ist sehr gut durchdacht und bildet eine stimmige Einheit. Als Flaschenöffner müssen eben andere Flanken des Tools benutzt werden. Die leicht gewölbten Griffflächen aus strukturiertem Blech verleihen dem Tool einen etwas altmodischen Touch. Das ebenfalls aus dem Hause Roxon stammende Storm erachte ich aber als das praktischere Tool. Ich habe schließlich beide gekauft, da es in gewissen Situationen besser ist zwei Zangen einsetzen zu können. Die Zange von S802 Phantom ist etwas dicker und somit kräftiger, als die des Storm und hat auswechselbare Zangenklingen. Das Storm bevorzuge ich, weil es einen Kapselheber, einen Korkenzieher (sehr sicher mit doppelter Abstützung) und eine Feile hat. Die Schere des Storm ist ebenbürtig. Im Storm ist leider nur eine recht kleine Klinge verbaut, die aber fester als die auswechselbaren Klingen im 802s Phantom sitzt. Die Ausklapphilfe der kurzen Tools des S802 Phnatom ist super praktisch. Ich mag auch, dass ein Stechbeitel dabei ist. Dafür hat das Storm wiederum einen sehr vielseitig einsetzbaren Paketöffner + 8 Bits zum Schrauben. Alles in Allem ergänzen sich die beiden Tools hervorragend. (Es gibt das Model Storm auch wesentlich günstiger, baugleich von anderen Herstellern)

The product is really good and great value for money. The finishing is at par with the best. I have several leatherman products and even though they are very good, I am very pleased with Roxon. The design and ability to change the blade and opening and locking system is unique and works very well and is very convenient. The only negative side may be the weight of the product but because of the nicely rounded shape is a joy to hold.

Llegó en tiempo y forma, se sienten muy robustas, pesan aprox 306 gramos, satisfecho con la compra