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TOOLS, CONSTRUCTION, ALTERNATIVE ENERGY => Hand Tools, Power Tools, Welders, etc => Topic started by: Bigdave_185 on April 17, 2016, 05:13:48 PM

Title: The search for the perfect multi tool
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 17, 2016, 05:13:48 PM: I have found a need to purchase a multi tool like the leatherman pliers and other useful tools in one package

What I have found it that the price can very from $150 and well below.

What have your men experienced with these? Favorites brand and model and list the reasoning please

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Title: Re: The search for the perfect multi tool
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 17, 2016, 05:20:10 PM: I have been leaning towards this sog power assist s66
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools S66N-CP PowerAssist Multi-Tool with Assisted Steel Blades and Nylon Sheath, 18-Tools Combined, Satin Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001MYYO28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_E3.exbED18DF0

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Title: Re: The search for the perfect multi tool
Post by: cudakidd53 on April 17, 2016, 07:25:53 PM: Looks good!
Title: Re: The search for the perfect multi tool
Post by: Wilbur on April 17, 2016, 08:04:13 PM: I have the Leatherman Super Tool 200 (precursor to the 300 I guess) and the Leatherman Wingman. The Super Tool is definitely heavier so use that when I am doing stuff around the house and know I'm likely to need it. But I like the lighter Wingman for something to have on my belt for those times when I won't likely need something but if I do I have something. If that makes sense.

Kind of like having a huge SAK that I only occasionally carry buy my (light) folding Gerber or Buck knives go everywhere.
Title: Re: The search for the perfect multi tool
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 17, 2016, 08:48:34 PM: Wilbur so you have three that you rotate?

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Title: Re: The search for the perfect multi tool
Post by: Wilbur on April 17, 2016, 10:06:39 PM: No for multi-tools just the 200 and the Wingman. I like them both but as I said for different reasons. The 200 is definitely a stouter, heavier tool. The Wingman is lighter and has less girth. I prefer the 200 for doing things but its weight leads me to leave it behind fairly often and instead carry the Wingman. It all depends on if I KNOW I'm likely to need a tool (in which case I carry the 200) or if its a MIGHT need a tool which for that means I carry the Wingman.

Clear as mud right? ha. ::)
Title: The search for the perfect multi tool
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 17, 2016, 11:24:20 PM: (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160418/afbd9b99ffdc74e997429bf8b6c29732.jpg)
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Title: Re: The search for the perfect multi tool
Post by: stlaser on April 18, 2016, 12:07:34 AM: I have the wave, is it perfect? Probably not, however it was priced right (gift from steel vendor). I will say the $10 upgraded Chinese leather holster is worth the money & the tool hasn't left me stranded ever.
Title: Re: The search for the perfect multi tool
Post by: OldKooT on April 20, 2016, 08:28:19 AM: I have been using a Leatherman Wave for ages. It has never let me down and I use it a lot. Just yesterday I used the serrated blade to cut some conveyor belt...above it's design parameteu but it got it done.

As a side note... I actually own two. I had one for many years and I lost it. So I bought another, then about a year later found the one I lost while fixing my driveway from flooding. Even laying underground for a year, I just soaked it in oil, wiped off the mess, and it's good as new.