History: NaviTool
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| Rather large and awkward as multi-purpose tools go, the NaviTool was the economy model in the Schrade "Intelligent Equipment" line that also included the i-Quip. Neither were very popular at the time. Despite the clumsiness of its design, the NaviTool embodies a quality of construction one came to expect from the old Schrade Cutlery company. |
Housing
Construction of the NaviTool is basically made up of two seperate components. There is the compass module, containing a first rate liquid-filled compass, and the main housing, which contains everything else. The two pieces connect by means of a quarter-turn twist lock mechanism.The main housing is made up of two panels of aluminum sheet, sandwiched around a rubber-and-plastic center section. (Note that the metal panels on the NaviTool have a black anodized finish, while those on the i-Quip have matte aluminum finish)
Blades and Tools
NaviTool components
blades
lighter compartment
red LED light
All the blades and tools lock open except for the corkscrew.
- Spear point knife blade with plain edge. Measures 2-3/4" long (65mm)
- Scissors
- Saw blade
- Combination flat phillips screwdriver/bottle opener
- Combination small flathead screwdriver/can opener
- Corkscrew
Locking Mechanism
A notch in the back of each blade is engaged by a spring tab, locking the blade open. It can be unlocked by pressing downwards on any of the neighboring blades.
Other Features
Detachable compass module
- liquid filled
- moveable declination screen
SOLAS certified whistle
- ACME Tornado brand, made in England.
LED flashlight
- Push button on top face of unit to actuate. Requires (1) CR2032 battery.
Signal mirror
- Protected in compartment beneath electronics module.
Lighter compartment
- Note compartment is not waterproof. Designed for standard Bic lighter. See photo at right.
Belt clip
- Large spring-loaded affair, suitable for belt or backpack straps, etc.
Sheath
None.
Dimensions
- Length = 4-1/4" (110mm)
- Width = 2-1/2" (65mm)
- Thickness = 2-1/4" (55mm)
- Weight = 8.7 oz (246g)
Variations
None.
Background
Announced by Schrade as the ST175 NaviTool in late 2001. Made in USA. Production ceased in 2004 when Schrade Cutlery closed their doors.
Related Tools
The Schrade NaviTool is essentially a less-expensive i-Quip with a compass in place of the electronics module.
Related Info
- NaviTool review - at Multitool.org
- Patent D456,687 - Tool pod housing
NaviTool -vs- i-Quip
History
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- Spear point knife blade with plain edge. Measures 2-3/4" long (65mm)
- Scissors
- Saw blade
- Combination flat phillips screwdriver/bottle opener
- Combination small flathead screwdriver/can opener
- Corkscrew
Locking Mechanism
A notch in the back of each blade is engaged by a spring tab, locking the blade open. It can be unlocked by pressing downwards on any of the neighboring blades.Other Features
Detachable compass module- liquid filled
- moveable declination screen
- ACME Tornado brand, made in England.
- Push button on top face of unit to actuate. Requires (1) CR2032 battery.
- Protected in compartment beneath electronics module.
- Note compartment is not waterproof. Designed for standard Bic lighter. See photo at right.
- Large spring-loaded affair, suitable for belt or backpack straps, etc.
Sheath
None.Dimensions
- Length = 4-1/4" (110mm)
- Width = 2-1/2" (65mm)
- Thickness = 2-1/4" (55mm)
- Weight = 8.7 oz (246g)
Variations
None.Background
Announced by Schrade as the ST175 NaviTool in late 2001. Made in USA. Production ceased in 2004 when Schrade Cutlery closed their doors.Related Tools
The Schrade NaviTool is essentially a less-expensive i-Quip with a compass in place of the electronics module.Related Info
- NaviTool review - at Multitool.org
- Patent D456,687 - Tool pod housing
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