Recommenrations for a Leatherman Tool

22-rimfire said:
Folks seem to like the idea of buying or owning a multi-tool (Leatherman), but you have to carry it or it's pretty useless. So, one needs to look at their actual needs when choosing.
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You don't have to carry a leatherman at all. You just need to be strategic and have one close by. I have multiple sets of waves with the bit set and extender in my cars and in my desks. I have a skeletool for my range bag because that's all I need.
 
That is a pretty rational statement and pretty much what I do. I don't carry one like I do a knife unless I know I'll be using it a good bit and need to have it handy.
 
blade dude said:
Am I the only one here who on a weekly basis uses just about all the tools on my wave?
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No. Many people that use multitools are not knife people and do not frequent forums in my experience. Most multitool users I have come across work either construction, maintenance, are farmers or game rangers. Though they have dedicated tools for a job they seem to use their multitools far more than one would think.
 
I use mine daily. Mostly at work. My most used tool for sure. I'm a cable guy. It's always on my belt
 
I can see why a "cable guy" might want a multi-tool on their belt. One just needs to look at their individual needs and what makes sense for them in terms of carrying. I think owning one or two and having them available is a good thing.

If I owned bear spray, I might only carry it when I am in big bear woods. With bear spray, that means never, but not the case with miltitools. I have one available.
 
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I can see that. For me it makes no sense to just have one available. If I have to go back to the truck I'm not getting a multi tool I'll get a wrench or screwdriver or whatever tool I need. The leatherman saves me the walk and time.
 
Hello. I'm looking into the wave or possibly the cs4 or xe6. I have a super tool and 300.

The one thing about the wave that's buggin me is the mini eyeglass screwdrivers. I feel I will have zero use for them. Do they get used enough by the vast majority to make it onto a multi tool?

I almost just wish the sidekick had the bit swap like the wave and surge.
 
I make a lot of custom sheaths for multitools. The Wingman is the most popular by far for what I've had orders for. I'd say at least 4 to 1 to other models if not more.
 
I too have the Rebar, it's a great tool! I only wish it had scissors on it. I believe Leatherman just came out with a "Knifeless rebar" for people who work in areas where blades are prohibited. It has scissors instead of a knife blade.
 
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