Today I bought a Victorinox Trekker and Leatherman Juice S2.
Before I go further I ought to say that I've never ever owned or used any sort of SAK or multi-tool in my life. I did not expect that the biggest problem I would have with both of these tools is the basic open and close operation of the various blades. It's a PITA to dig out the blades. I'm sure with practice I can become super fast at it. But I'm thinking it'd be simpler, more efficient and more ergonomically kind to my fingers to carry a fanny pack or some kind of belt bag that contained smaller stand-alone versions of all the tools I need: small bit driver + bits, small knife, small scissors, small tweezers, small pliers, etc. That way I could just unzip and pull out exactly what I needed and start using it instead of messing around and even quicker toss it back into the bag when done.
btw I got the idea from this terrific thread
What do you carry with your multi?
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=463073&highlight=bits
I originally thought the multi-tool was going to work for me but I think the man-purse is the way to go for my way of doing things. This method allows me to carry around exactly what I need and leave out what I don't need and I'd not have to fuss with folding and unfolding sharp metal blades. Of course I have never EDC a fanny pack or belt man-bag in my life either so this idea may not turn out to be any better, especially if it feels like I'm lugging around a toolbox all day. It'll depend on the design of the bag, where/how I hang the bag on my body, and most importantly the size/weight/shape of the tools I'll put inside it. Or maybe I need complicated pants with 100 pockets.
Before I go further I ought to say that I've never ever owned or used any sort of SAK or multi-tool in my life. I did not expect that the biggest problem I would have with both of these tools is the basic open and close operation of the various blades. It's a PITA to dig out the blades. I'm sure with practice I can become super fast at it. But I'm thinking it'd be simpler, more efficient and more ergonomically kind to my fingers to carry a fanny pack or some kind of belt bag that contained smaller stand-alone versions of all the tools I need: small bit driver + bits, small knife, small scissors, small tweezers, small pliers, etc. That way I could just unzip and pull out exactly what I needed and start using it instead of messing around and even quicker toss it back into the bag when done.
btw I got the idea from this terrific thread
What do you carry with your multi?
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=463073&highlight=bits
I originally thought the multi-tool was going to work for me but I think the man-purse is the way to go for my way of doing things. This method allows me to carry around exactly what I need and leave out what I don't need and I'd not have to fuss with folding and unfolding sharp metal blades. Of course I have never EDC a fanny pack or belt man-bag in my life either so this idea may not turn out to be any better, especially if it feels like I'm lugging around a toolbox all day. It'll depend on the design of the bag, where/how I hang the bag on my body, and most importantly the size/weight/shape of the tools I'll put inside it. Or maybe I need complicated pants with 100 pockets.
