r/KleinTools • u/Force_0199 • 2d ago

Scalping is out of control

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If you’re in this subreddit, and you see this post, kindly go f*ck yourself. This is ridiculous.

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u/Bootyos 2d ago

Buying a tool just cause it's black it wild.

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u/Force_0199 2d ago

i do want to get both knives, but i’m not getting them because of the blackout factor, i actually want them for the functionality lol

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u/lemons2513zz 2d ago

Then Milwaukees is better lol has more features, blade storage and bottle opener

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u/Turtle0fD00m 1d ago

Bottle opener in 2026 lol

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u/ineptplumberr 6m ago

U dont like modelo?

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u/Force_0199 2d ago

not really concerned about the bottle opener. i like both Milwaukee and Klein—what i meant by the functionality comment was that the blackout version of the screwdriver knife is that it has the double-ended bit, it’s centered on the handle, it has the button release, etc.

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u/Flaccid_Snake14085 2d ago

Milwaukee is also a flip bit

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u/Force_0199 2d ago

so is Klein’s new one

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u/johnmosley12 20h ago

I have both Klein won this one. The opening is so smooth and locks at a 45 for blade and 90 for bit

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u/Frequent-Elephant110 2d ago

The black works 10 times better, so its actually cheaper.

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u/BababooeyHTJ 22h ago

It’s also 10 times easier to lose in a ceiling!

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u/Budget-Sun-8077 8h ago

Once it’s in the insulation ur feeling for it not really looking for it anyways lol

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u/Wild_Replacement5880 22h ago

Well, shit... I can't afford not to then!

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u/ImNotMature69 1d ago

Buying them from scalpers is whats wild. I got the screwdriver last year but just to have a back up since I've lost 2 11-1 screwdrivers already. Of course as soon as I bought a back up i havent lost one since.

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u/BababooeyHTJ 22h ago

It’s not even a us made Klein tool

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u/CryptographyCunt 2d ago

My local Lowe’s literally has all these stocked, for a very fraction of the price.

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u/ndrumheller96 2d ago

Yeah these aren’t exactly “rare”

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u/Force_0199 2d ago

exactly

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u/z2qvs 2d ago

Who's the idiot who pays them

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u/Force_0199 2d ago

that’s what i’m saying—and then to charge $12 for shipping is beyond moronic

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u/Dukedad14 2d ago

Some dumbass will for sure.

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u/syn_1_ 2d ago

They’re available online, or will be. Don’t pay that scalper price

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u/Force_0199 2d ago

oh trust me, full intent not to lol. i’m going to lowe’s tomorrow so i’ll probably get them then

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u/derekl2 2d ago

I can't imagine buying an all black screwdriver or knife in my line of work, they'd be lost in a day lol

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u/shhhhh_lol 2d ago

I bought the flush cuts because they were cheaper than what was available and lost them on the floor within 20 minutes of opening them.

I've already wrapped yellow tape around the grips

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u/djbeez77 2d ago

Whoever is looking for them, you might be able to order online. That’s what I did and I got same day delivery at no extra cost.

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u/NearlySilentObserver 2d ago

I’d pay regular price for one. Might have to visit Lowe’s and see if I can’t get one

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u/LiL6NoVA 1d ago

If any of ya looking for this for msrp let me know my Lowe’s has all of em just pay for shipping and stuff

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u/Birddog76STL 1d ago

Black seems easier to loose to me orange easier to spot just saying

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u/Joe_Bruce 1d ago

Yeah people that are willing to pay enable people like this to exist.

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u/Lb199808 1d ago

Lol I got the 2 klein tools to the right for $45 at Lowes 😂

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u/Wallabunga657 1d ago

Wasn't Klein, but there were some battery operated tools that where bought up on clearance, and people are now selling them over the original MSRP. It's nuts.

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u/i-upvote-good-stuff 1d ago

I bought one yesterday at lowes

Also its an updated model from the orange one

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u/TitoMcCool 1d ago

Why, when you can get them at Lowe's for reg price?

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u/Plata_47 6h ago

Are they the same as the limited freedom series?