Multi tools

Anything Leatherman is good to go. I don't have experience with the SwissTool, but a lot of people like it. I have an old Gerber, and it's kinda bulky. Also, a SOG. Don't get a SOG. The way it's set up, you can cut yourself. I keep a SwissChamp on my keyring.
 
I picked up an SOG Crossgrip the other day and find that something that small with a pliers is just the thing for me. I'd kind of stand out at the office if I put anything full sized on my belt, but the Crossgrip stays in its sleeve on my keyring until I need it.
Just right for me.
Steve
 
i have a lm supertool and a regular leatherman, the only complaint i have is with the handles biting into your hand with some heavy force applied to the pliers, but LM addressed this issue with the WAVE and they made it so that you can get to the knife without opening up the tool...SOG also makes a good tool (compound leverage).. and SAK Swisstool is nice, alittle larger though.
 
Unless you have a specific intended use requiring the Crunch, very compact size or some other unique feature, the LM Wave is really hard to beat. It is the best, IMO, combination of features, price, size/weight/bulk, usefulness.

Just like every other multi-tool I've carried or seen, it doesn't replace a good, quality cutting blade; nor vice-versa.
 
of course, I'm biased, but...in defense of the Spydrench:

When I was a little boy, my mother used to safety pin my mittens to the sleeves of my coat so I wouldn't lose them. I'm older now and don't do that any more. Haven't lost a glove in a long time.

The Spyderench is using a 440C blade that really cuts. No need to carry a "real" knife with you because your 420J2 blade dulled quickly or wouldn't really cut well.

Having more than one part means I can use the adjustable rench and the the screwdriver together. With the others, you have to hunt down another tool. While adjusting the shackles on my boat, I used the file to hold the receiver still while using the rench to adjust. this was not possible with my Leatherman or SOG tools.

The diamond file will cut anything. Glass, hardened steel, etc. You could use the diamond file on the Rench to sharpen your Leatherman, etc.

Just some thoughts to share.

sal
 
Sal, biased or not, you make good points.

Having good blade steel on a multi tool is certainly welcomed. However multitools, by their design dillution resulant from competing function, cannot compare with the comfort, control and feel of a well finished, well designed folder - not to mention a fixed blade.

Your points are well taken.
 
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