Best multitool?

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In your opinion, what represents the best multitool? Things to look at:

Value
Versatility
Durability

I want something that's pretty rugged, has a good variety of tools and won't break the bank.
 
SAK or Leatherman Kick. Kick is cheapest can be be got sometimes even under $40 But also LM Blast, Victorinox Cyber Tools or Victorinox Spirit's.
 
After using a bunch of them (SAK, Buck, Gerber, Leatherman-many models), I settled on the Leatherman Wave.

I carry a Leatherman Wave on my belt, everyday, year round.
 
A Leatherman Wave or Charge ...have a Crunch too I just can't put down most times. I know not much direct assistance. :confused:

You can go wrong with either of the three.:thumbup:

Good Luck
 
No such thing as best. :)

The Victorinox Swisstool Spirit lineup is a pretty darn good value. Well made, not gigantic on your belt, and the tools open like butter.

The SOGs are big and hefty, have that pivot torquing mechanism and the tools are interchangeable. A little spendy.

The Wave is a perennial favorite and the best selling Leatherman multitool. Not much to dislike about it. Check out also the new Supertool 300. Its big, and lacks the scissor, but should last forever.

My top two are the Swisstools and the Wave. If you are looking to save a few bucks, a slightly used Wave is where its at.
 
Disregarding political viewpoints, Leatherman tools are very good. The Wave is probably the most well-rounded. I have a Surge that I used to use but it bit my fingers occasionally. Personally, I now use a SOG Powerassist and a Swisstool, and like them both.
 
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A wave with a bit kit is hard to beat.

Off topic: Are SAKs considered mutlitools or do we have to make the distinction?
 
powernoodle said:
No such thing as best. :)

The Victorinox Swisstool Spirit lineup is a pretty darn good value. Well made, not gigantic on your belt, and the tools open like butter.
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The Wave is a perennial favorite and the best selling Leatherman multitool. Not much to dislike about it.
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My top two are the Swisstools and the Wave. If you are looking to save a few bucks, a slightly used Wave is where its at.
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+1 :thumbup:. The Swisstool Spirit is the one on my belt when hiking/camping or just out and about. The Wave was my first MT and is no slouch though, it stays in the cark kit/bob.
 
Depends on your needs. I could take a laptop apart with the Cybertool drivers. The torx bits are the right size for HP notebook torx screws. I can't remember the last time I had to change dipswitch settings though. The Cybertool is great for guitar work too.
 
DallasSTB said:
Disregarding political viewpoints, Leatherman tools are very good. The Wave is probably the most well-rounded. I have Surge that I used to use that bit my fingers occasionally.
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I can't quite speak for the Wave, but I can say that I purchased the Surge, due to the appeal of the blades on the outer edge, but when closing the tool it would also bite the inside of my fingers. Annoying, and probably just the way I close it, but that's just me. Also, the Surge is pretty heavy, often times I'll find myself carrying my Juice s2 more often than the Surge, and just keeping that in my bag. Lastly, when closing the Surge, the pliers will sometimes wedge themselves between awl and the 5/16" screwdriver preventing you from closing it all the way. But I like it, I'll probably get a Wave, though.
 
I like the Leatherman Charge TTi when I have enough space, and the Juice S2 when not. I have a Spirit new in the box, a Xmas gift that I never used because I think the Charge is a superior multitool. I'm going to regift it...

P.S.- Don't take my comments as a recommendation based on practical knowledge of multitools. I took the lazy man's approach to tool research and simply bought the most expensive one.;)
 
Another vote for the Leatherman Wave. I've got an old version that I love. Not a whole lot of experience with the others. My son had a Leatherman Charge Ti that he liked but gave it as a gift to one of the Iraqi policemen that he worked with when deployed in Al Anbar province. He kept his Gerber multitool (not sure what model), because he liked it better.
 
leatherman juice are good if you want to edc a multitool or bring it with you backpacking. if you need something chunky to strap on your belt look at the swisstool
 
Col. Cornelius said:
I carry a Leatherman Wave on my belt, everyday, year round.
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Me too.

JohnnyR said:
Depends on your needs. I could take a laptop apart with the Cybertool drivers. The torx bits are the right size for HP notebook torx screws. I can't remember the last time I had to change dipswitch settings though. The Cybertool is great for guitar work too.
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I EDC a LM Wave + Victorinox Cybertool. It is rare to find a job that I can't handle with one of my 2 EDC tools.

BTW
I have been carrying these 2 tools every day for over a decade.
 
I use multitools at work every day. If you're going to be rough with them buy a SOG. Gerber and Leatherman can't compete in terms of durability. The fit and finish on the Leathermans is nice though. I would like to try the Swisstool. It's supposed to be a pretty good piece of gear.
 
my vote goes towards the sog powerlock...you can pick them up online for roughly 60 bucks...mine is coated as i work in very wet environments and it prevents rust. i have handled the vic spirit and it is also very nice. i am not really a fan of the leatherman tools...but thats just me.

-Alex
 
My vote would go to the Victorinox Swisstool, I have the swisstool X and love it, I have a few leathermans including a supertool and core and the swisstool x just feels more solidly built, the full size swisstools don't have the needle nose pliers, but the swisstool spirits do if you prefer needle nose.
 
ive been carrying the leatherman skeletool cx which is the better of the 2 skeletools because its lighter since it uses carbon fiber in placement of sum of the steel and the main blade is 154cm as opposed to the 420hc on the regular model and i must say ive really enjoyed this tool. its a slimmed down version of the reg multi tools so it has the main tools that i actually use and plus a pocket clip so its much easier to carry. the only thing i dislike about it is the magnetic hold that hold an xtra screwdriver bit. if im banging the tool around i have to make sure that xtra bit doesnt get knocked out. id bought them for myself and my girlfriend and weve both enjoyed them and both lost an xtra bit once. i bought the add on bits so could replace them if lost. ive also heard leatherman will send xtras if asked too.
 
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