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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
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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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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In my opinion and experience? Correct.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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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.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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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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Inexpensive small pocket tool….Gerber Dime….
Have fun.....j3
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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.
Life can be rough on us dreamers.
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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
around the house = vicky cybertool L
Last edited by richj; 09/17/23.
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lately ive carried the free p2.
Also like the rebar.
Wave is nice, but bulkier IMO.
Dave
�The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz
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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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I have 4 leatherman waves. They're good tools. Im onsidering getting a charge tti. Leatherman ARC looks pretty darn nice. I think I'll get one. Have you gotten these? Review?
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
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--ironbender
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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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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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