Let's See Some Multi-Tools

[jtluttrell]

So, I've starting looking seriously at multi-tools. And I'd like to find one ~$50 that's worth having.

I got this one a few years ago for Christmas and it's since been banished to my tackle box.

[VolunteerGuns]

[willis68]

This is the best price I have ever seen on the Wave, I have had mine for 8 years now and I paid over$80.00 I Highly recommend you buy this

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[peejman]

I have various iterations of Leatherman tools. The one I currently carry is a "Blast" (I think)... basically the smallest one they made with scissors. My wife had a small Gerber that I really liked but someone stole from her car and they don't make it anymore. They're pretty handy.

edit... my EDC tool is a "blast".

Edited May 3, 2010 by peejman

[VolunteerGuns]

I love the gerbers

[Guest italia]

So, I've starting looking seriously at multi-tools. And I'd like to find one ~$50 that's worth having.

I got this one a few years ago for Christmas and it's since been banished to my tackle box.

I like the Gerber Flik. $49.97 at Wally World.

GerberGear > Product Details > FliK

Walmart.com: Gerber Flik Multi-Tool: Hunting

[G27]

I have an SOG in my GHB, but carry a Gerber Crucial daily.

[jtluttrell]

Yeah, I'll have to say that I've begun my search with the Gerbers, but perhaps I'll check out the Leatherman as well.

Edit: I also just found this chart from Gerber: http://www.gerbergear.com/images/pdf/tools.pdf

[enfield]

I carry a Leatherman Wave around the house and a Surge at work. Can't do without the pliers!

[Il Duce]

i have a gerber that i have had for YEARS and its never failed me.

[Good_Steward]

Gerber suspension is a pretty decent one for around $40.

[Shorty]

I like the Gerber Suspension too. The tools actually lock into place which is a nice feature to me.

[Guest Chandler]

I have had the JUICE cs4 for years and it is brilliant , great size and ergonomics , blade still is surgical sharp. So I guess that I have had this for sometime now that the decendants will be just as good. Plus 1 for Leatherman.

[jtluttrell]

Gerber: 6

Leatherman: 4

Well, found a Leatherman Wave for $50 shipped. I'm gonna go stand by the mailbox now.

Edited May 3, 2010 by jtluttrell

[kb4ns]

Wait. Maybe I didn't understand the thread...

[smopoim86]

Paladin Powerplay (SOG) pt-540 and a swiss tool spirit+ ratchet. I carry the spirit every day.

I'd really suggest a SwissTool Spirit for EDC

Edited May 9, 2010 by smopoim86

[chadbuddy]

I have been carrying a letherman core around for the last few months and I have been really satisfied with it. I kinda wish it had scissors, but I don't really find myself missing them. I do however frequently use the screwdrivers and pliers, the rest of the tools are mostly unused. The other criticism that I have of this multi-tool is that the blades are on the inside of the handle so you have to unfold the tool to get at the screwdriver, knife blade etc. I was willing to accept this though because I got a pretty decent deal because of the employee discount.

Amazon.com: Leatherman 830146 Core Pocket Multi-Tool with Leather Sheath: Home Improvement

If you can stand his longwinded videos, NutnFancy made some multi-tool videos I watched to help me decide what to get.

YouTube - "The Multi-Tool Continuum" by Nutnfancy

Edited May 19, 2010 by chadbuddy

[jtluttrell]

Ordered the bit kit and extension for the wave today. The Wave's sheath has built in pockets for these accessories.

Edited May 20, 2010 by jtluttrell