Need to pick out a good MT

[CaptInsano]

I would like it to be capable of being opened bali style and to have a one-handed blade available while closed. That's my main criteria. I really am behind the times with these things and I know you guys can help. Ready, GO!

 

[supratentorial]

Most multi-tools aren't intended to be opened bali-style but some of the older Leatherman tools can be opened that way after considerable wear. That style of one-hand opening pliers is sort of a trademark of SOG. The SOG PowerAssist will have two outside accessible (and assisted opening) blades. It's scheduled for release in July.

http://sogknives.com/store/S66.html

Edit: Or by "bali style" do you just mean folding pliers? In that case, I'd suggest looking at the Leatherman Wave, Charge and Surge as well.

 

[cdf]

The wave or Charge family is just what the doctor ordered !

Chris

 

[CaptInsano]

Most multi-tools aren't intended to be opened bali-style but some of the older Leatherman tools can be opened that way after considerable wear. That style of one-hand opening pliers is sort of a trademark of SOG. The SOG PowerAssist will have two outside accessible (and assisted opening) blades. It's scheduled for release in July.

http://sogknives.com/store/S66.html

WTH? Is that blade for lefties only or what?

Edit: Or by "bali style" do you just mean folding pliers? In that case, I'd suggest looking at the Leatherman Wave, Charge and Surge as well.

Yes, I just mean opening the tool bali style to get to the pliers.

 

[3wolves]

Most multi-tools aren't intended to be opened bali-style but some of the older Leatherman tools can be opened that way after considerable wear. That style of one-hand opening pliers is sort of a trademark of SOG. The SOG PowerAssist will have two outside accessible (and assisted opening) blades. It's scheduled for release in July.

http://sogknives.com/store/S66.html

Edit: Or by "bali style" do you just mean folding pliers? In that case, I'd suggest looking at the Leatherman Wave, Charge and Surge as well.

Actually after practicing for about an hour, I can now flip my swisstool open one handed and close it the same way.

 

[Bill Bond]

I also have some friends that have some old Leatherman's that are broke in so well they look like a butterfly when they flip them open.

I opted for the Gerber Recoil that has the pliers pop out with the push of a button like a switch blade.