Most Trusted multi tool

Used my Leatherman Wave for 10 years (got it when I was 16) almost daily. It was stolen off the front seat of my truck recently got a Surge to replace it. I never doubted the Wave at all.
 
Mr. Bad Example said:
I've got a couple Leatherman models, a couple Gerbers, and a SwissChamp but it's the Schrade ToughTool that's been on my belt for the last nine years or so.

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How old is yours?
From looking at comments elsewhere it seems it WAS a nice too (particulary for the money), but after Schrade got sold and production moved to China it became a shadow of its former self.....poor steel, poor finish, etc. Or is this incorrect? It certainly has a very reasonable price...$15 or so.
 
Alann45 said:
How old is yours?
From looking at comments elsewhere it seems it WAS a nice too (particulary for the money), but after Schrade got sold and production moved to China it became a shadow of its former self.....poor steel, poor finish, etc. Or is this incorrect? It certainly has a very reasonable price...$15 or so.
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To be honest, I can't remember where/when I acquired the ToughTool--likely at a gun show in the '90s while I was in the gun biz. Anyway, it is an older one--I've EDC it for going on 10 years now and use it daily.

Unlike the stock pic, mine came in a nylon pouch that wore out in two-three years. I then had a nice leather one made, which I currently use.

If I needed a replacement, I imagine I would look on eBay for a vintage one--like you, I've read about the lackluster quality of today's "Schrade" brand.
 
Leatherman Wave. It's been used everyday for the last 3 years and has never failed me. I often forgo my toolbox at home and just bring the Wave out for most tasks. Other than a hammer of course, but in a pinch...
 
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