History: Sapper

Yet another unique tool from the East is the Noks Sapper. It has a unique appearance all its own, is packed with a remarkable number of features, and is built suprisingly well. Nevertheless, ergonomics and usability are not up to the standard most multitool buyers expect.

Knife Blade comparison with Paratool

Can opener - Awl blade

saw deployed for use

Plier Jaws

• Jaw shape is an unusual blunt nose, with coarse and fine gripping areas
• A wire cutter notch is located on the side of the plier pivot.
• Finish is bead blast matte stainless.
• Construction is of laminated steel plates, riveted together.
• Jaws are held in the closed position by the locking bail.

Handles/Frame

• Frame is constructed of laminated plates, riveted together.
• Handle is one piece solid.
• Crossholes are machined into frame for reduced weight.
• Finish is bead blast matte stainless.
• A metric ruler is etched into one side. It reads up to 75mm.
• The Noks "bat" logo appears on the plier head. MADE IN RUSSIA is etched in Russian on the handle.
• Many additional features are integrated into the plier handle. See details below.

Blades and Tools

• Plain edge knife blade, with clip point profile
  • Measures 3" long (80mm)
  • Liner locking
  • Features a thumb stud for one-hand-opening
  • Has a coarse-toothed rasp cut into the spine and one side.
• Combination can opener/awl blade

Locking Mechanism

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

Other Features

• A large number of features are built into the plier handle, including:
  • Saw, double cut teeth (see picture)
  • Flat screwdriver
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Cutout for prying nails
  • File
  • Cap lifter
  • Alligator wrench cutout

Dimensions

• Length = 5" (130mm)
• Width = 1-3/4" (43mm)
• Thickness = 1/2" (13mm)
• Weight = 5.2 oz (148g)

Variations

• Unknown

Background

• Made in Russia

More Info

• Noks Sapper review and discussion - at Multitool.org forums