Anything better than the old Wave?

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I received as a gift an old Wave when I earned my Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouts about 12 years ago, and that beast of a tool has served me well throughout the years. These days I carry it in my briefcase/laptop bag to "be prepared," and it has come in handy in too many ways to describe. You know what I mean.

After a few car issues, I want to put a multi-tool in my car Craftsman tool kit. Is there anything better than the old style Wave? I don't have much use for the adapter bits in the new Wave because I have the full tool chest in the car kit. The TTi looks pretty sweet as an all-purpose multitool and it seems like the natural heir to the old Wave. I thought I'd ask ya'll for reccos since I haven't really thought too much about multis on account of the old Wave being so good to me.
 
If your going to keep an MT in your car I'd go a little more heavy duty. Take a look at the leatherman st300 and surge
 
I agree with TheSharpLife74. If you are going to keep it in the car, make it a bigger tool. The SuperTool300 and Surge are great choices.

The TTi is exactly like the New Wave just with titanium and a s30v blade and hook on the serrated knife. It's the exact size as the New Wave, hence making it a little bigger than the old Wave that you like.
 
Varg Lobos said:
I agree with TheSharpLife74. If you are going to keep it in the car, make it a bigger tool. The SuperTool300 and Surge are great choices.
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If you are going to keep it in the car, why would you want a multi-tool instead of a tool kit with proper dedicated tools? Surely there is enough space in the trunk to stow a basic set of tools. That said, I have done several roadside repairs with a Leatherman tool, but that was because it was on me when trunk access was either inconvenient or impossible. Multi-tools are for when regular tools are unavailable, but seldom a good first choice.
 
Any of these will do the trick -

- Leatherman Rebar $50
- Leatherman Supertool 300 $60
- Leatherman Blast $40
- Leatherman Wingman or Sidekick $35
- Victorinox Swisstool $83
- Victorinox Swisstool Spirit $76

For a vehicle emergency tool that will never get used, you might want to go to the less spendy end of the spectrum which will still provide all of the utility you need in an emergency.
 
znapschatz said:
If you are going to keep it in the car, why would you want a multi-tool instead of a tool kit with proper dedicated tools? Surely there is enough space in the trunk to stow a basic set of tools. That said, I have done several roadside repairs with a Leatherman tool, but that was because it was on me when trunk access was either inconvenient or impossible. Multi-tools are for when regular tools are unavailable, but seldom a good first choice.
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You're asking me why the OP wants a multi tool in his car?

Should probably ask him.
 
I agree with the others and I would say go for one of the bigger beefier models if you're not going to carry it. Also whats wrong with a multitool along with a tool box? I have a small MT in every one of my tool boxes. I find they work better at somethings than dedicated pliers. I prefer the squirt, its smaller than any other set of pliers out there I've been able to find. It never hurts to have a back up tool box in your road box that can slip in your pocket if need be.
 
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