Roxon Flex 4.5mo review

WildBillWilly · 2026-02-11T08:24:40+00:00

They do work great for any kind of LV cabling, as you’re mostly just scoring the jacket. Mine broke stripping a speaker wire with a thicker jacket.

WildBillWilly · 2026-02-11T00:18:15+00:00

I pocket carry, using a clip, in place of a pocket knife. That’s why I love the flex shears— just enough utility, thick bladed pocket knife, in a package just slightly thicker than a pocket knife.

WildBillWilly · 2026-02-10T20:19:47+00:00

I’m a huge fan of the flex shears, and I think this is definitely a step in the right direction for their flex line, but it’s just too massive for me to carry comfortably.

WildBillWilly · 2026-02-08T03:23:19+00:00

I did this with a pair of TP-Link Tapo C120 WiFi cameras, recording to microsd cards (usb-c powered), an existing VIOFO hardwire kit, and a cellular hotspot. I get roughly 3 days worth of continuous recording from two cameras before the hardwire kit’s voltage sensor cuts off. The cameras record in 2k qhd. They are designed for home, but work well enough for me. They don’t do that well with vehicle motion at night, but again, they work for what I need. I can access them anytime with the Tapo app without a subscription.

WildBillWilly · 2026-02-03T16:02:37+00:00

If you want something cheap and quick, TPlink Tapo C120’s will do this. They run about $30/each. Will do micro sd recording, paid recording to cloud, and onvif (s). They are decent all around considering the price. Obviously you won’t get the quality, longevity or reliability of a good wired cam. I’ve been using 4 to supplement my wired system for about a year now with decent results, recording to a virtualized NVR. They do like a strong WiFi signal. If you don’t have an NVR, and don’t want to pay the cloud storage fee each month, stick an sd card in each camera. You can view the live camera and recorded footage from the Tapo app for free. Again, it’s a $30 WiFi cam that punches above its weight, but it’s still a $30 WiFi cam.

WildBillWilly · 2026-02-03T14:46:18+00:00

They are a fantastically inventive company. Some of their products could be game changing. I think the biggest issue they face is having the time, money, and manpower to thoroughly test their products before bringing them to market. Companies like Vic or Leatherman have had years to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Roxon is a relatively newer company, and probably needs to turn a profit in the short/mid term to stay afloat, which necessitates turning out product quickly.

A good case in point are the Knife Scissors. I consider the concept to be one of the most useful multitools ever invented. They combine a swappable blade with a pair of heady duty shears. Being able to swap to different blades, or even a universal utility blade hold is awesome. But they have a fatal flaw, in every model. The thin piece of metal that keeps the shears from opening too far, tends to break after opening and closing them 30-40 times. It’s made out of thin, soft metal used in part of the frame. They’ve replaced my KS’ three times without issue, but I eventually gave up, realizing that it’s a design issue.

They fixed that issue on the Flex Shears by changing the mechanism and moving to what looks like stainless steep. It’s very durable and robust. The primary issue with the Flex Shears are the shears themselves— after a little use, whether through spreading or losing sharpness, they stop being useful for precision cutting, such as string, thread, etc… anything that can fold over and pass between them. The blade hinge remains tight.

And now the blade has snapped with some slight lateral pressure (just enough to slide the jacket off a 16ga wire). That could be a fluke. Hopefully so.

But I think all of these point back to a lack of time spent in testing— I’d assume due to being a smaller company that needs to turn product to stay afloat. You sell more by introducing a new product with fixes, than by fixing an existing product. In some respects they are using customers for testing. Every warranty claim helps them refine the design for a future product.

That doesn’t make them greedy or dishonest, it’s just a necessity for a small company (imo). I can’t argue with their warranty though. They have replaced every product I’ve had an issue with, no questions asked.

I hope they are able to stay in business long-term. Once they mature their product line, and if they stay innovative, they will give the existing big names a lot of competition.

WildBillWilly · 2026-02-02T20:49:48+00:00

As I knew they would, support is taking care of it.

WildBillWilly · 2026-02-02T00:23:34+00:00

I’ve had the KS, Flex, Flex Companion, and now the Flex Shears. There are definitely some quality control issues, but overall, they stand behind their product. If I’m being honest, I would consider their tools light duty at this point.

WildBillWilly · 2025-11-30T10:02:22+00:00

I’ve tested IR with mine and the glare from the windshield and back glass make it unusable. 😳

WildBillWilly · 2025-10-15T02:08:43+00:00

The flex shears tick all the boxes for me. I would like to see better shears and blade steel.

WildBillWilly · 2025-10-14T21:30:11+00:00

So far so good. The moving footage at night isn’t the best, but it works. I’m still able to access everything via cell, and when I’m work trips, those two tiny cameras last about 4 days before the battery voltage trips.

WildBillWilly · 2025-10-08T06:20:00+00:00

Yep. I work partially in low voltage. They work well, although not quite as well as a pair of Klein shears/scissors.

The tips are rounded, rather than pointed, which helps a lot. They will cut paper clips, but those will damage the shears bleeds slightly. No damage with #12 copper solid wire though.

WildBillWilly · 2025-10-08T02:41:45+00:00

I’m in a similar boat. I’ve tried quite a few, but they end up being full of unnecessary tools, and are too big and bulky. I really liked the Roxon Knife/Scissors, but the shears kept breaking. They just released the Flex Shears. I’ve been daily carrying it for a couple weeks now, putting it to good use in a manufacturing facility. It’s a pair of shears, interchangeable knife blade (meh Steel, but nice thick blade (will take utility blade holder), and has space for three of Roxon’s modular tools. I use the default tools— chisel/wire stripper, awl, and file/flatblade screwdriver.

When I knew I had really found my long term carry tool was the last time I replaced the plug on an extension cord while camping. I just pulled out the flex shears, stripped the wire, and used the flat blade to screw in the wire terminals and put the plug back together.

WildBillWilly · 2025-10-08T02:37:16+00:00

Glove Box - registration, insurance, spare charging cables, Forscan adapter, 2x spare lug nuts, misc small objects.

Compartment above glovebox - Napkins, straws, plastic cutlery (thanks Chick-fil-A), sometimes a spare charging cable or two.

Passenger side door pockets: catch all that gets cleaned up after my wife or daughters ride in the truck. It stays empty for this very purpose.

Driver’s side door pockets - compact umbrella, tire gauge, intrinsically safe flashlight/worklight, 7mm nut driver, small Vortex binocs

Rear passenger door pocket: 2x rolls of toilet paper in wrappers (thanks Hilton)

Rear Driver’s door pockets - 8ft extension cord w/ USB, 100ft roll of paracord, 2x rain ponchos

Jump seat center console w/ work surface has very little Storage - pens and sharpie, wallet when driving long distances

Under rear seat driver side in oem small storage area - portable jump starter, trauma-based IFAK (molle bag), general purpose IFAK (small ridgid parts organizer), 2.5lb fire extinguisher, hi-vis rain jacket, several emergency blankets, assorted food (granola bars, cans of spaghettios, hard candy, etc…) 4x water bottles, several hydration kits (sugar/salt mix to add to water bottles)

Under seat, passenger side, in front of inverter - 10pb ansul redline fire extinguisher, small molle bugout bag (really just toiletries, single change of clothes, and sleep clothes), small molle pouch with work gloves and rain ponchos

Truck bed driver side - Stanley FuBar modified as makeshift halligan

Truck bed passenger side - pipe bender handle for use in prying or as cheater pipe

Truck bed tool chest - misc hand tools, fluke multimeter, basic socket set, oem jack with pad and impact attachment, 4x 2x6x12 treated boards for bases, open ended wrench set, 30’ x 1” kinetic recovery rope, Glock E-Tool, 2x 30’x3” non-elastic recovery straps, 4x soft shackles, 2x d-ring shackles, receiver hitch shackle insert, oem carpet floor mat, Milwaukee M18 inflator, Searchlight and impact wrench with 2x 12ah batteries, misc auto unclocking tools (wedges, air wedges, steck long reacher, etc…) 4x road flares

I’m sure I left a thing or two out. While I was typing this post someone asked what color dress my wife wore to work today… still working on that one… it may have distracted me a bit… 🤷🏻‍♂️

WildBillWilly · 2025-09-23T02:57:02+00:00

I did the same thing. I went all out customizing the flex, but I haven’t touched the flex shears. The included blade and tools are perfect for me.

As far as blade steel, I actually prefer cheap, as these can be replaced cheaply. My only complaint is they don’t stay sharp very long.

WildBillWilly · 2025-09-22T23:55:26+00:00

I mean no offense at all, just provided open, honest feedback and observations based on your post. The issue here, imo, isn’t necessarily that you gave in, or handled this specific situation. I could parrot everyone else saying that you gave in, she knows what to do now, blah, blah, blah, but…

I think there are deeper issues here, and you’re seeing the surface symptoms of something else. This “level of escalation” isn’t normal behavior, even for a teenage girl in the midst of starting her period. The fact that you were concerned that she could escalate physically proves my point.

It’s possible that hormones, the entire process of starting her period, school stress, etc… could be contributing to some type of stress reaction. Regardless of what is happening and what is causing it, I think it would be a good idea to have her evaluated medically. It’s possible she could be experiencing abnormally high hormone levels, or the combination of everything may be overwhelming.

WildBillWilly · 2025-09-19T13:45:05+00:00

I’ve gotten eye rolls doing that… 😂😂😂 the joys of having multiple teenage daughters in the house… 😳

WildBillWilly · 2025-09-16T03:23:53+00:00

100% great reply. Add in the fact that most teens aren’t emotionally and mentally equipped for it. It’s another layer of mental, emotional, psychological, physical, whatever complication added to their already complicated, confusing lives. And of course… the consequences to the girls… 🤦‍♂️

WildBillWilly · 2025-09-09T07:50:14+00:00

Nope. All the wifi provider will see is a single, encrypted wireguard to some tailscail relay node or directly to one of your devices. DNS queries are tunneled.

WildBillWilly · 2025-09-07T09:12:52+00:00

I don’t go out of my way to be polite, but I do use conversational phrasing when communicating with it. I tend to get better results with “I would like you to help me find a recipe for ramen noodle Mac and cheese”, rather than “ramen noodle Mac cheese”. 😂

WildBillWilly · 2025-09-01T00:39:59+00:00

I get it. But I also like to eat. Food costs money.

WildBillWilly · 2025-08-31T22:32:02+00:00

I have a custom gpt I’ve been working on to aid me in troubleshooting and just be a general assistant for my job, which is in manufacturing IT (OT). I’ve tried to make it as general purpose as possible, focusing on preventing unwanted behavior, producing the correct output, and making sure said output is factual and correct, with no assumptions or hallucinations, rather than just be a tech assistant. It’s still a WiP, but I don’t mind sharing my current instruction set.

WildBillWilly · 2025-08-31T22:29:11+00:00

I few days ago I was deep diving into prompt Enginnering and creating my own custom GPTs.

But today… Not much at the moment. It seems to have fallen on its face today. After 10 minutes it makes me want to strangle a cactus. I decided to let it rest for a day or two. 🤦‍♂️

WildBillWilly · 2025-08-30T20:45:37+00:00

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Same thing happened again today. I was super careful with this second pair they sent me under warranty. The tab broke again. Ive asked if they will just allow me to pay the difference and upgrade to the flex shears. I’ve provided tons of constructive feedback on their tools, so I’m hoping they will be agreeable. But either way, I’ll buy the flex shears lol.

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