What's your favorite Multi-Tool?

Discussion in 'General Survival and Preparedness' started by Tully Mars, Jan 13, 2015.


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  1. melbo

    melbo Hunter Gatherer Administrator Founding Member

    @stg58, I ordered 2 MUTs and one came with the dual end wrench and the other came with the front sight tool option.
    I wondered what the difference in models was - thanks
     
    melbo, Jan 15, 2015
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  2. stg58

    stg58 Monkey+++ Founding Member

    @melbo, The odd thing about this thread is I had just ordered a second MUT and took delivery yesterday with the new style wrench which caused me to investigate.
     
    stg58, Jan 15, 2015
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  3. melbo

    melbo Hunter Gatherer Administrator Founding Member

    I'm actually not sure the front sight tool is an upgrade or not yet.
    I don't adjust my front sights very often
     
    melbo, Jan 15, 2015
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  4. stg58

    stg58 Monkey+++ Founding Member

    Agree, I ordered one of the older style and will carry both on one for a while.
    Maybe use the new one for roasting marshmallows:)
     
    stg58, Jan 15, 2015
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  5. ghrit

    ghrit Bad company Administrator Founding Member

    Double check, it should work on the 4 increment sights, but likely not on the 5.
     
    ghrit, Jan 15, 2015
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  6. melbo

    melbo Hunter Gatherer Administrator Founding Member

    At first I thought it was a golfers divot tool
     
    melbo, Jan 15, 2015
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  7. Motomom34

    Motomom34 Monkey+++

    Used my Leatherman at the office last week to fix a piece of equipment. Then this weekend used it to repair the dryer. Once you learn how multifunctional it is, you don't leave home without it.

    dryer 001.JPG
     
    Motomom34, Jan 26, 2015
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  8. Yard Dart

    Yard Dart Vigilant Monkey Moderator

    I love that hammer!!! :lol:
     
    Yard Dart, Jan 26, 2015
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  9. Motomom34

    Motomom34 Monkey+++

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    Motomom34, Jan 26, 2015
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  10. Yard Dart

    Yard Dart Vigilant Monkey Moderator

    I have a couple of Gerbers that I really like and each BOB has one inside it. I also have a Leatherman and another knock off brand that I keep in my range box for field repairs. Looks like I now need to get a MUT or two ;)
    IMAG0265.
     
    Yard Dart, Feb 4, 2015
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  11. flhshvlhed

    flhshvlhed Monkey+++

    I use a Victorinox Swisstool w/ the scissors on it. I've been issued/used/bought most of them - SOG Paratool, Super Leatherman and others - I've stayed with the Swisstool. In over 15yrs, 4 different continents and almost 5 yrs in the "sandbox", it has never let me down, even when I used it in ways that were borderline abuse. I found that the steel in the Leatherman was not as malleable as the Swisstool and would break before letting you know that you were approaching it's tensile limits.

    I practically never get dressed without it. As a backup, I also carry the Victorinox Ranger w/ a whistle attached to it. I even gave a Swisstool to my daughter - in short, I trust my and daughter's life with it.
     
    flhshvlhed, Feb 10, 2015
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  12. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    Leatherman Sidekick

    DSC00036.JPG DSC00037.JPG

    Not the very best I own, but it's lightweight and useful. I must have carried a Wave for years out of stubbornness and used an array of Gerber multitools, but they are just too heavy and I rarely use much more than the screwdrivers and blades.
     
    Brokor, Feb 10, 2015
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  13. The Duece

    The Duece Monkey

    Ive been carrying a leatherman charge for over 10 yrs now,i have actually broken it twice but great warranty policy got it replaced within couple of weeks,i own a skeletool as well but it lives in one of my packs.the extra bit sets for the charge are a great add on with couple of torx a small robinson bit
    D
     
    The Duece, Feb 10, 2015
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  14. Motomom34

    Motomom34 Monkey+++

    Leatherman has a new "tool". The Tread. Wear it on your wrist. Quite an interesting idea. Thoughts?

    TreadSSFront.

    Specs located on this page. Tread™ - Leatherman / LED Lenser
    25 tools on this thing.
     
    Motomom34, Feb 11, 2015
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  15. Dunerunner

    Dunerunner Brewery Monkey Moderator

    Could be awkward to use, guess I'd have to play with one for a few hours to be sure though! :D
     
    Dunerunner, Feb 11, 2015
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  16. kellory

    kellory An unemployed Jester, is nobody's fool. Banned

    Cute, but all those little screws to fall out......:rolleyes:
     
    kellory, Feb 11, 2015
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  17. oldawg

    oldawg Monkey+++

    I guess I'd just wonder why and keep walking.
     
    oldawg, Feb 11, 2015
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  18. Yard Dart

    Yard Dart Vigilant Monkey Moderator

    It does not ring my bell @Motomom34 . To much potential for it to fall apart in the field as @kellory suggested. I would also be concerned about the potential for injury to oneself under the right circumstance. There are a lot of sharp and pointy edges that could put damage on your wrist/arm.
     
    Yard Dart, Feb 11, 2015
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  19. The Duece

    The Duece Monkey

    At 150-200$ base,400-600 with the watch,it looks pretty cool but not that cool,i would have to have the watch in ordef to buy it and i aint paying that much for a watch.....not how quick i break them anyways
    D
     
    The Duece, Feb 11, 2015
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  20. The Original Tempo

    The Original Tempo Monkey

    I guess it would be the schrade pocket pry bar.. I am always needing to pry something or loosen/tighten a flat head screw. Its titanium and weights nothing
     
    The Original Tempo, Feb 12, 2015
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