Getting a multi-tool, which one?

[ArfinGreebly]

Gerbers & Leathermans

I have both Leatherman and Gerber tools.

Supertool and Wave.

Older Gerber (with the flick-out pliers) and the newer Suspension.

If I had to use the pliers every day, I'd probably carry the Gerber, as the pliers open easily and are sprung open.

If I had to use the other tools -- especially the knife blades -- I'd use the Leatherman Wave, as the main blades are larger, thumb-ready, and quick to open.

I have more affinity for the Leatherman, so if I had a balanced spread of tasks, I'd take the Wave.

 

[coyotehitman]

Charge ti is top notch.

 

[Drusagas]

off the cuff, the Gerber Resolve is very nice and much cheaper than most other multis

 

[bsu685]

i have a gerber suspension and it is brill.... i carry it most places and have used it for both domestic fixing and carving in the woods, good if you havn't got a proper carving knife and the saw is very good. With its weight the presence of a lanyard loop is a little redundant as it would be uncomfortable. the pouch works better when worn horizontally on the belt so less strain is on the straps. Or get a seperate leather pouch. Scissors are much better than i have seen on any swiss army, would be useful if the pliers could lock in use tho

 

[bsu685]

also its only about 30 quid and you can get it with a smaller multitool or a small folding knife which is okay... i sold the small folder as i already had a larger gerber folder

 

[Pontif]

Although I carry the Leatherman Surge quite often, I do like the one handed operation of the SOG. I really had to work the Surge to get it to some what flip open with one hand.

I have a number of Leathermans. Non have ever disappointed me. Bought a small lot of them at auction about 6 months ago. They made great Christmas presents.

The Wave is the standard, in my opinion. The cost and the quality just work well together. I simply wish they would make the Wave and the Surge in a 154CM or S30V blade(s). I know! There went the cost, but it would be a fine addition to some excellent tools.

 

[Patrick_Henry]

I have a Leatherman super tool (from the looks of things they replaced these with the core) that I has been in my EDC and been consistently abused for around 6 years now. It has been an excellent investment. Also my dad has the charge TTi and it has also rendered good service...

 

[snow]

multi tool

I own a leatherman core and I have used it extensively while in the course of work. I am a HVAC Technician and while in attics besides my streamlight flashlight it is my go to tool. I carry this because it eliminates having multiple tools up in cramped spaces in the dark to get lost. It has taken quite a beaten but is still holding strong. I am also a big fan of victorinox swiss tool.

 

[atek3]

Can anyone recommend a Very Very small multitool? I'm thinking of the one that looks like a folded up pair of pliers with a phillips and a flat head on the handles.

atek3

 

[bigdaddydan]

leatherman charge xti or ti or victorinox swiss tool

 

[Rugerlvr]

Another vote for the Wave. I have 2. I love them.

 

[Piedmont Plinker]

Can anyone recommend a Very Very small multitool? I'm thinking of the one that looks like a folded up pair of pliers with a phillips and a flat head on the handles.

That's the Swiss Tech

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

For a keychain multi, the Leatherman P4 Squirt is awesome. Better (more durable and more functions) than a Swiss Tech - almost as small.

For a monster, I have a Gerber Legend 800 which is pricey but nice. Other ones are no-name multis.

 

[Piedmont Plinker]

Leatherman P4 Squirt
It is better, but it is also 5x the price.
I have a Leatherman Kick, which haas served me very well. My dad has a Gerber which has served him well. Both are well made, although the Gerbers give you more stuff for less $.
The favorite multitool I've handled so far was the Swisstool. They got it right on this one, making the tools accesible without unfolding the multitool.

 

[Shaneajohnson]

Anyone know if there are counterfeit Leatherman Waves (or other models) floating around? I don't want one, I want to avoid one. I search for prices on the Leatherman Wave and there are several on eBay and other places for much cheaper than even Walmart has them. Are these legit models? Thanks.

Shane

 

[fletcher]

I got the Leatherman Crunch for the unique "locking pliers" (essentially vice-grips), and I've been very pleased with it. Helps me a ton at work.