Multitool recommendation besides another Leatherman?

[fuzzybabybunny]

I recently lost my Leatherman Wave. I've had 3 other Leatherman Waves in the past, but I'm not bent on getting another one.

The things I didn't like about the Waves were the high weight and the inside tools being impossible to take out with short nails - I would have to always take out some keys or a stick to pry out the tools.

I really need:

- knife, (straight blade for cutting veggies)
- pliers (makeshift wrench)
- scissors (cutting nails)
- can opener (opening food)
- removable screwdriver/flathead/allen/etc bits (random stuff)

Everything else is kind of optional. A wire crimper would be nice as well as a carabiner style hook to hang it from something.

I'm only familiar with Leatherman. Gerber seems to make a number of their tools with plastic bits, which I don't like. Not sure where else to look.

 

[drinkmorejava]

love my SOG. The geared pliers never fail to entertain me. You can also buy individual components if you need to. You won't find any removable screw driver stuff though.

http://www.sogknives.com/type/multi-tools.html

 

[lxskllr]

http://www.swissknifeshop.com/shop/swiss-army/victorinox/swiss-army-knives/swisstool

 

[waggy]

love my SOG. The geared pliers never fail to entertain me. You can also buy individual components if you need to. You won't find any removable screw driver stuff though.

http://www.sogknives.com/type/multi-tools.html

I have a sog and love it. its going on 20 years. I recently got a gerber to replace it and its just as good.

 

[mizzou]

my leather man wave has been invaluable!

 

[halik]

What the hell do you use that crap for? Do none of you own pliers, scissors or knives that you need it in one thing?

 

[lxskllr]

What the hell do you use that crap for? Do none of you own pliers, sciossors or knives that you need it in one thing?

They don't fit in a compact package, and a tool in a toolbox is worthless if I'm not near my toolbox.

 

[PottedMeat]

- scissors (cutting nails)

<shudder>

nothing cuts nails as well as a nail clipper

 

[gorobei]

leatherman skeletool

or sog powerduo

http://www.sogknives.com/type/multi-tools/powerduo-multi-tool-satin.html

or MUT

 

[Attic]

My personal favorite.

 

[tfinch2]

What the hell do you use that crap for? Do none of you own pliers, scissors or knives that you need it in one thing?

You sure do like to go around and question people's needs that don't align with your own. The last time this happened was in the truck thread a few months ago.

And yes I own those all, but they don't all fit in my pocket.

 

[Jaepheth]

I like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Suspens.../dp/B000EDPT9K

I like that the tools lock in place, and that it's significantly cheaper than other multi-tools (Got one on sale for ~$15)

 

[xalos]

I have a Leatherman Skeletool and it's proven to be very durable and because of it's slim form factor I can carry it in my pocket without people asking about my bulge.

 

[lxskllr]

I can carry it in my pocket without people asking about my bulge.

In high school a girl I was getting frisky with felt up my knife. I didn't have the heart to say anything :^D

 

[etrigan420]

In high school a girl I was getting frisky with felt up my knife. I didn't have the heart to say anything :^D

Just the tip...

I also have a Leatherman Skeletool, and while it doesn't satisfy all of the OP's requirements, it is an awesome little gadget.

 

[halik]

You sure do like to go around and question people's needs that don't align with your own. The last time this happened was in the truck thread a few months ago.

And yes I own those all, but they don't all fit in my pocket.

You should be able to justify a need for something without getting defensive about it...

I fail to see a use case of a pocket screwdriver set with a bottle opener and pliers; what exactly do you do that necessitates having that particular combination of tools in your pocket? Also do you carry it daily? Because if that isn't the case, your argument is void.

 

[xalos]

In high school a girl I was getting frisky with felt up my knife. I didn't have the heart to say anything :^D

lol

 

[halik]

They don't fit in a compact package, and a tool in a toolbox is worthless if I'm not near my toolbox.

So you carry this on your wherever you go?

 

[xalos]

So you carry this on your wherever you go?

I carry mine everywhere. I put it and my wallet into my pockets at the same time.

 

[lxskllr]

So you carry this on your wherever you go?

I carry a Swiss Champ, a Leatherman Micra, and some keychain sized pliers every day. If my pants are on, those three tools are with me. If I'm doing heavy work, I also have my Leatherman Classic on my belt. I also carry a fixed blade knife when traveling in unfamiliar/sketchy areas.

 

[tfinch2]

You should be able to justify a need for something without getting defensive about it...

I fail to see a use case of a pocket screwdriver set with a bottle opener and pliers; what exactly do you do that necessitates having that particular combination of tools in your pocket? Also do you carry it daily? Because if that isn't the case, your argument is void.

I'm not getting defensive, just pointing something out.

I carry a Leatherman Wave in my backpack, which I take to work everyday. I use it at least once a week for random stuff.

 

[halik]

I'm not getting defensive, just pointing something out.

I carry a Leatherman Wave in my backpack, which I take to work everyday. I use it at least once a week for random stuff.

What exactly do you do? There's a very narrow set of use cases that would necessite this thing (offsite stuf for ??) and it still seems you'd be better off with a real tool set.

 

[iGas]

More useful to me than the Leatherman gifts that got from friends and family.

 

[xalos]

What exactly do you do? There's a very narrow set of use cases that would necessite this thing (offsite stuf for ??) and it still seems you'd be better off with a real tool set.

I usually use mine for opening packaging, cutting wire, or opening compartments so I can replace batteries.

 

[iGas]

So you carry this on your wherever you go?

Some people such as I, have a small tool box in the trunk of my car at all time.