FAQ: GOAT Tools - Gear Of All Trades
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What's the deal with the "non-locking blade" option?

This is intended for regions such as the UK where it is illegal to carry a locking folding knife. I couldn’t forget about my friends across the pond while designing this tool! It is up to the consumer to check your local laws pertaining to knives/blades.

The non-locking alternative is a small modification to the blade (literally about 1mm rounded off of the locking edge. This allows it to operate more as a slip-joint knife. Still retains a nice detent to hold it open! Since this is alternative is based entirely within the blade and not the multi-tool handle, it is a very simple swap if you ever move to an area with different laws and want to switch from a non-locking to a locking blade.

We will confirm in a post-campaign survey if you need a standard locking blade or a non-locking blade. You can also message us and we will add a note to your profile ahead of time.

Last updated: April 22, 2021 12:17

What are the specifications of the multi-tool?

Length: ~ 4.5” / 115mm Width: ~ 1.2” / 30mm Depth: ` 0.6” / 16mm Weight: ~8.5oz (Kickstarter configuration without scales) The handle and a majority of the tools are made from hardened 420 stainless steel. We use 440C for the default blade, an optional S30V blade can be added. The replaceable wire cutters will be made from hardened tool steel such as 154CM, not carbide despite their visual similarity to carbide cutters. If sourcing and manufacturing limitations require comparable supplemental materials, they will meet or exceed the quality and capabilities of these.

Last updated: April 22, 2021 10:48

Are the large holes on the knife a weak point?

Although we have not had any failures/breakage at the thumbholes during development and testing, it has been a recurring concern of our backers so we are testing smaller cutouts! We aim to achieve the same level of ease of opening the tools, as well as providing a strong level of confidence in the strength of the tools.

Last updated: April 21, 2021 10:49

Why is international shipping so high?

We have quoted several options and all of them were, unfortunately, this high. If we get a large enough order to a region and can ship in bulk to a local distribution center there, we can cut down on the shipping! If we manage another alternative to save money on shipping please rest assured that we will credit you back any overpayment of shipping costs!

Last updated: April 21, 2021 10:49

Shipping Updates
For the most up-to-date information about the status of our project, check our project updates on Kickstarter!

Current Estimated Shipping Date: December 2021

We have a lot of steps between now and fulfillment! We are working early and quickly to ensure our manufacturing, shipping partners, fulfillment warehouses, and all the aspects in between will be ready when your multi-tools start coming off the line!

Last Updated At: 06/07/21
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