Good multi, other than Leatherman

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Impulse

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Looking for a quality multi tool. Seeing I don't support companies who are anti 2nd, I need something other than Leatherman.
 
I've got a Victorinox SwissTool Spirit (with Plain Blade, not combo edge), absolutely superb. Also got a LM Wave, think the Swisstool is better, much better ergo's and slightly different tool mix.

Good luck!

John
 
Wait a second, I don't mean to start a political debate, but is Leatherman anti-2nd??? Just curious about it.

Anyway, I'll second the Victorinox suggestion, either the full-size SwissTool or the mid-size SwissTool Spirit X which loses the scissors but has a plain edge.

There are also a few american-made Gerber tools, the MP600 or the Compact Sport 450
 
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Impulse said:
Looking for a quality multi tool. Seeing I don't support companies who are anti 2nd, I need something other than Leatherman.
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This keeps coming up, so once again:

There is no basis for labeling Leatherman as anti-2nd amendment.

AFAIK, the only thing Tim Leatherman ever did to honk off some people was to endorse John Kerry for President in 2004. Leatherman was one of 60 representatives of outdoor/sporting equipment and clothing makers who signed a statement critical of the Bush administration on environmental policies, supporting Kerry as an alternative. There is no document I could find with an internet search that has him weighing in on any other public issue, yet from that time on Leatherman has been the target of a boycott, accused of being anti gun and on the wrong side of many other hotbutton issues. I regard this as wrong, also nuts. Leatherman supported Kerry on one known policy matter, the other guy won anyway, so why the hate? In that election, the country was divided almost 50/50. Isn't it time to move on?

In my research I have been unable to find documentation anywhere that Leatherman is anti-gun or has supported any anti-second amendment cause. Whenever this has come up, I have asked the person who raised it to show some hard evidence. Knowing somebody who heard something from someone else doesn't qualify. So far, no response. In all sincerity, if you have a credible source, please post it. Otherwise, you are acting on unsubstantiated rumors.

It's your money. If you don't like Leatherman for being anti-Bush and think it worth a boycott, I wouldn't argue, although it's more political passion than I can wrap my head around.

Can't we all just... get along?
 
More accolades for the Swiss Tool X. Do a search in the exchange and you can find a new one for cheap:friendly_wink:
 
znapschatz said:
This keeps coming up, so once again:

There is no basis for labeling Leatherman as anti-2nd amendment.

AFAIK, the only thing Tim Leatherman ever did to honk off some people was to endorse John Kerry for President in 2004. Leatherman was one of 60 representatives of outdoor/sporting equipment and clothing makers who signed a statement critical of the Bush administration on environmental policies, supporting Kerry as an alternative. There is no document I could find with an internet search that has him weighing in on any other public issue, yet from that time on Leatherman has been the target of a boycott, accused of being anti gun and on the wrong side of many other hotbutton issues. I regard this as wrong, also nuts. Leatherman supported Kerry on one known policy matter, the other guy won anyway, so why the hate? In that election, the country was divided almost 50/50. Isn't it time to move on?

In my research I have been unable to find documentation anywhere that Leatherman is anti-gun or has supported any anti-second amendment cause. Whenever this has come up, I have asked the person who raised it to show some hard evidence. Knowing somebody who heard something from someone else doesn't qualify. So far, no response. In all sincerity, if you have a credible source, please post it. Otherwise, you are acting on unsubstantiated rumors.

It's your money. If you don't like Leatherman for being anti-Bush and think it worth a boycott, I wouldn't argue, although it's more political passion than I can wrap my head around.

Can't we all just... get along?
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Good explanation - now I'm anti-Leatherman. Endorsing Kerry because of imaginary eco blather - lol.

Thanks for the info!

To the OP - Swiss Tool is popular for a good reason.

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Beckerhead #42
 
Crkt is pretty decent I have carried one for a couple of years now with rough use and it's still ok.
 
Victorinox Spirit.:thumbup: I carried the original for many years and got the X last summer. The X has a spear point blade and retains the scissors. The S version has spear and serrated blades, but no scissors.

I have had many multitools from different manufacturers. The thing that makes the Spirit great for me is that all the tools open without unfolding the pliers. Also, it is a useful array of tools, not just a wad of different screwdrivers.
 
Victorinox Spirit. The only large multitool I kept, unless we count my Leatherman Skeletool. :)

I have the original model with the serrated spatula blade. I like it. Since I carry a regular blade anyway, I can afford to have a specialized cutter on the multi.
 
I have another thumbs up for the spirit. I have two along with three Leathermans. All are great, I just prefer the ergos on the Spirit.
 
No one's mentioned Gerber, so being new here, maybe I'm about to get roasted, but I have an old 600 (?) that's always done the job, and I still love flicking my wrist to deploy the pliers.

Hmmm, maybe I should keep that wrist-flicking pleasure to myself :rolleyes:
 
dustycanuck said:
No one's mentioned Gerber, so being new here, maybe I'm about to get roasted, but I have an old 600 (?) that's always done the job, and I still love flicking my wrist to deploy the pliers.

Hmmm, maybe I should keep that wrist-flicking pleasure to myself :rolleyes:
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The Gerber MP4XX and MP6XX tools are still very good quality, US-made tools and well worth a consideration. Other good Gerbers might be the Legend 800, Diesel or Grappler.

You could also look at the SOG lineup. Unfortunately you don't get locking tools until you get to the Powerlock range, and they're pretty big.
 
I have a leatherman wave as my current EDC but until recently my EDC for about three years was a SOG powerlock. Definitly a good tool. Before that I had a Gerber Diesal for a year or so and before that I had a leatherman Wave. I use these tools in my capacity as a carpenter and on ranches and farms as well as outdoors and day to day household use so that gives you an idea on the kind of use/abuse they take.

john
 
SOG's compound leverage pliers IMO are the best. Leaves most others in the dust. And the ability to customize and replace the tools make it my #1 choice.
 
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