Soldato
Leatherman Skeletool CX, absolute work of art. Love mine.
Swiss army knife / leatherman tool
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Soldato
Gerber Suspension here. Had it about 3 years now and it's been fantastic.
Soldato
Leatherman charge is what I have, very good quality tool.
This one is the alu model, but I did have the titanium model before but it went missing from my house
. I'd recommend that model over this one as it had bolts for the pivots so you could take it apart to clean/replace broken tools etc.
They are expensive but the blade is made out of 154cm steel, which holds a decent edge. Every tool also locks into position, not sure if they do on the swiss army knife but this is a very important feature, if you like having your fingers attached to your hand!
This one is the alu model, but I did have the titanium model before but it went missing from my house
. I'd recommend that model over this one as it had bolts for the pivots so you could take it apart to clean/replace broken tools etc. They are expensive but the blade is made out of 154cm steel, which holds a decent edge. Every tool also locks into position, not sure if they do on the swiss army knife but this is a very important feature, if you like having your fingers attached to your hand!
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Soldato
I use a black Leatherman Surge with cap crimpers;
It's really nicely built. Very solid, with good pliers and very sharp knives. It is quite heavy due to its size and build, but if you use it a lot then it is worth it. One of the reasons I went for the Surge is due to it being a full size multi tool, so has bigger pliers and blades. The blades also fold out so that you can cut down on a surface (A lot of multi tools are arranged so that the knife edge doesn't touch the surface that the tool is sitting on.) And finally, it also includes a Bosch T-bar mount for the saw. This means that you can fit any bosch T-Bar fit tool to the leatherman, ie files, diamond blades, replacement saws etc.
It might be worth having a look on http://www.multitool.org/ to compare a few models.
It's really nicely built. Very solid, with good pliers and very sharp knives. It is quite heavy due to its size and build, but if you use it a lot then it is worth it. One of the reasons I went for the Surge is due to it being a full size multi tool, so has bigger pliers and blades. The blades also fold out so that you can cut down on a surface (A lot of multi tools are arranged so that the knife edge doesn't touch the surface that the tool is sitting on.) And finally, it also includes a Bosch T-bar mount for the saw. This means that you can fit any bosch T-Bar fit tool to the leatherman, ie files, diamond blades, replacement saws etc.
It might be worth having a look on http://www.multitool.org/ to compare a few models.
I've got both, the swiss army is a good carry around every day, I have the cybertool which is more handy for my use needs, the leatherman is a bit bulkier and I take it fishing / camping / shooting
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Another vote for the Leatherman Wave.
I've had mine about 10 years now, used it round the house, office, car and chopped a few (small) trees down, and it's still looking brand new.
You pay more than other brands but it's worth it
I've had mine about 10 years now, used it round the house, office, car and chopped a few (small) trees down, and it's still looking brand new.
You pay more than other brands but it's worth it
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I'd say buy Both, Swiss army because its just a classic handy tool to have. Leatherman because they are just a step up in strength and quality.
I own a Leatherman Blast and 3 different swiss army knives, just love the quality bits of kit.
I tend to buy male friends and family members swiss army knives as birthday, christmas presents, they are the kind of gift that lasts for years and always have a use.
I own a Leatherman Blast and 3 different swiss army knives, just love the quality bits of kit.
I tend to buy male friends and family members swiss army knives as birthday, christmas presents, they are the kind of gift that lasts for years and always have a use.
A great tool! Never leave home without it.
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Ive got a Leatherman PST that has quite literally been to war and back (took it to Iraq in the 1st gulf war 1991) and the thing is still going strong.
I have an array of swiss army knives, but my current everyday carry is a Wenger Evolution:
http://www.wenger.ch/evolution-st-10-814-1-110-009-814
It's small so doesn't get in the way in my pocket and the Blade shape is very handy for gouging as well as cutting.
http://www.wenger.ch/evolution-st-10-814-1-110-009-814
It's small so doesn't get in the way in my pocket and the Blade shape is very handy for gouging as well as cutting.
Soldato
I use http://www.swissknifeshop.co.uk/acatalog/victorinox-Nomad.html
I'm not a fan of Leathermans as they're a bit bulky to me. If I need pliers, I'd use a set of pliers, and I've never needed any when camping.
If you just use it for the general; camping, hiking etc then you've no need for ie a Torx screwdriver.
Get what you need and no more.
I'm not a fan of Leathermans as they're a bit bulky to me. If I need pliers, I'd use a set of pliers, and I've never needed any when camping.
If you just use it for the general; camping, hiking etc then you've no need for ie a Torx screwdriver.
Get what you need and no more.
Soldato
Here's mine. A leatherman surge tactical, purchased a few months ago after I lost my previous one. Brilliant bit of kit, well built with a set of blades you just need to treat kindly or else...
I hate to hijack a thread but this is the exact decision i'm having to make
I have had 3 Victorinox tools over the last 6+ years.
A USB 256MB thing which i crushed in a bike crash and 2 Victorinox Ramblers.
Both of which i have lost.
I'm tempted to get another Rambler as it's perfect as a light tool, the philips screw driver head fits most computer screws perfectly and the knife and scissors are always useful.
I'm now looking at the Leatherman Squirt PS4 as this has most of the things the Rambler has, plus pliers which would come in handy.
My main requirement is that it needs to fit in that little coin pocket on Jeans.
what other Victorinox/Leatherman tools would fit me needs around the £30-40 mark?
I have had 3 Victorinox tools over the last 6+ years.
A USB 256MB thing which i crushed in a bike crash and 2 Victorinox Ramblers.
Both of which i have lost.
I'm tempted to get another Rambler as it's perfect as a light tool, the philips screw driver head fits most computer screws perfectly and the knife and scissors are always useful.
I'm now looking at the Leatherman Squirt PS4 as this has most of the things the Rambler has, plus pliers which would come in handy.
My main requirement is that it needs to fit in that little coin pocket on Jeans.
what other Victorinox/Leatherman tools would fit me needs around the £30-40 mark?
Don
Tbh, they're too small/fiddly to be of any actual use (imo). Would rather just have a small toolkit
I live in a house, not some cave / jungle where I need a multi tool on me 24/7
I live in a house, not some cave / jungle where I need a multi tool on me 24/7
I live in a house, not some cave / jungle where I need a multi tool on me 24/7
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Caporegime
I have one of them. It's very good, though I did break one of the screwdriver bits on a screw that appeared to have been screwed in with God's power drill.OMG - Victorinox Cybertool