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I am looking for two multi tools / sizes:

1) one which lives in tool box etc, and is useful around house little jobs or away from the house/ in vehicle

2) a back packing / hunting / everyday carry coat pocket multi tool.

I have done some research: Leatherman appears to be the leader in this field, however, SOG and various Swiss Army / Victornix (spelling?) are well though of.

I definitely want a decent scissors tool included and locking knife blade. Locking tools would be good too.
Decent scissors would be good for first aid type applications - cutting roll of sticking plaster bandages.

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Leatherman Wave

Handiest, IMO&E


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What is IMO &E?

Do not recognise the abbreviation.

Internet reviews for hikers and backpackers give Leatherman Wave plus, wingman some other leather man products plus SOG products and the venerable Swiss Army knife.

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In my opinion and experience?

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Originally Posted by robthom
In my opinion and experience?
Correct.


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I’ve had the original PST, supertool, Sidekick, Wave, and Micra.

Tried Gerber and don’t like it.

(Almost) always have a wave on my belt and a micra in my front pocket.


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I have 4 leatherman waves. They're good tools. Im onsidering getting a charge tti.

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Leatherman Charge Ti us nice. I have the Leatherman Free tool and it's really nice but heavy but still carry it everyday iknas many places as I'm able but it's weighty.

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Leatherman P4.


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Inexpensive small pocket tool….Gerber Dime….


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I have had a leather man Wave for I think for 25 years. Just the right size and features for me.


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I found my Leatherman Charge at a pawnshop for $40, so no experience with other models, except for a Gerber, which wasn't nearly as robust.


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Vicky swisstool

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lately ive carried the free p2.

Also like the rebar.

Wave is nice, but bulkier IMO.


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Leatherman ARC looks pretty darn nice. I think I'll get one.

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I was a small Gerber distributor and we sold a lot of their "multipliers" and liked them. However I think the Leatherman Wave is the better all around. I will say that the Gerbers have some great scissors though.

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Originally Posted by Rangersedge
I have 4 leatherman waves. They're good tools. Im onsidering getting a charge tti.
Originally Posted by Rangersedge
Leatherman ARC looks pretty darn nice. I think I'll get one.
Have you gotten these?

Review?


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I love my leatherman Wave. I've got one in Titanium that is nice and light. Very high quality tools.

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Originally Posted by foamantelope
I love my leatherman Wave. I've got one in Titanium that is nice and light. Very high quality tools.

Had not seen this one. Looks good


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