Swiss army knife / leatherman tool

LabR@t · 12 Sep 2010 at 21:36

Looking for one of the above what's the difference and the pros and cons of each tool?

Coldzero · 12 Sep 2010 at 21:37

Both are high quality tools. Depends what your going to be using it for I guess. I have had the same swiss army knife for 15 years and has never broke.

LabR@t · 12 Sep 2010 at 21:48

looking for a handy all in one tool to take with me when camping.

lakitu · 12 Sep 2010 at 21:53

I once watched a program on how Swiss Army Knives are made and was really impressed with the amount of workmanship that goes into assembly.

Pen66 · 12 Sep 2010 at 21:53

Are there any particular models you are looking at?

PhillyDee · 12 Sep 2010 at 21:54

Both are excellent. Costco currently have Leathermans in stock and they are fantastic value. Cannot remember which one is in though. Find someone with a CostCo card and go with them.

Swiss army knife - only buy a genuine original one, pick the one that has the gadgets you want on it.

lakitu said:
I once watched a program on how Swiss Army Knives are made and was really impressed with the amount of workmanship that goes into assembly.

That was on last week

. Yes, I watch How do they make it etc. As I am a nerd, and love stuff like that!

PapaLazaru · 12 Sep 2010 at 22:01

I love my Victorinox Swiss Army knives.

I have one massive one, another one specifically made for snowboarders :cool:

and one new one I got which is a little money clip with a couple of blades and scissors. .

OMG - Victorinox Cybertool

LabR@t · 12 Sep 2010 at 22:04

not sure on model I want/need really.

Curio · 12 Sep 2010 at 22:08

Always preferred Leatherman myself - more of a practical tool and very sturdy too. I never really got much use out of my Swiss Army Knife, whereas my Leatherman is often coming to the rescue.

J1234 · 12 Sep 2010 at 22:10

Leatherman Wave is what I use.

Curio · 12 Sep 2010 at 22:12

LabR@t said:
not sure on model I want/need really.

http://www.swissarmy.com/MultiTools/Pages/Product.aspx?category=outdoor&product=53301&

and

http://www.leatherman.com/product/PST

Would be good all-rounders.

diverse180 · 12 Sep 2010 at 22:24

I'd go for a Leatherman personally (have a Wave myself).

A major pro of Leathermans is that they come with a decent set of pliers, which always come in handy.

Build quality is great too

Sone · 12 Sep 2010 at 22:26

leatherman for me, locking blades mean no more nasty scars

GSXRMovistar · 12 Sep 2010 at 22:34

I've had a Leatherman PST II for over fifth teen years now, probably gets used or something at least every couple of weeks and still looks/feels like new. Probably the best tool I've ever bought.

burns · 12 Sep 2010 at 22:34

Another Letherman Wave fan here. Between a knife, pliers and screw drivers theres a lot of things it can fix.

Sone · 12 Sep 2010 at 22:35

mine is a leatherman surge, cost me twenty quid or so in the states about 4yrs ago.

Tomsk · 12 Sep 2010 at 22:42

For swiss army knives - Victorinox > Wenger

If you need pliers, get a Leatherman, otherwise a good Victorinox will do.

Microwave · 12 Sep 2010 at 22:45

Leatherman Juice for me.

For what it's worth I hate the looks of Swiss army knives.

kippermitten · 12 Sep 2010 at 22:51

You NEED both types.

I have a Victorniox Cybertool 41 for lighter intricate work.

A Gerber Suspension for more heavier work and kinda proper pliers plus has a full size hex bit adaptor.

The Gerber I have was $28 in the USA two years ago, its been used hulluva lot and is still tight and sharp. For the moneys its amazing.

But may fave is my cybertool, Ive had so many Vic's now but shes my favourite

SlugForAButt · 12 Sep 2010 at 23:10

Victorinox = quality.
I've got 3 * Victorinox but my favourite is the Huntsman Lite.
All depends on what you need it for, obviously.