Multi Tool

[McSledder]

What one do you have, ie. Leatherman, Gerber SOG? what are your experiences with other brands? reason I ask is I want to get one for my dad for christmas I have a Leatherman Surge it is great but I dont have any experience with others good brands. what would you recommend

[pappy]

Had or still have depending where I lost the last leatherman, just bought another leatherman sidekick. I like the leatherman better than the gerber because I've had a few gerber knives and they didn't seem to hold an edge plus I found they break easy. I've never bought sog so I can't say anything about them.

[The Dawg]

I own a few SOG knives, and LOVE them. My buddy has a SOG multitool and its amazing. They do make a quality product.

[Gateholio]

I've used a few of them and still come back to the Leathermans. The whole point of a multi tool is one that is reasonably sleek and light, so you always have it with you. They aren't supposed to be good at rebuilding engines or loosening lug nuts. :)

[peashooter]

Leatherman wave. Handy like the surge but less weight and 1/2" shorter.

[frenchbar]

leatherman...break a tip of a knife..send it in ..get a new one .

[Spitzer]

Victorinox Swiss tool spirit is my EDC.

[camelsfoot]

Leatherman PST II multi tool. Great tool, won't leave the house without it.
Like Gatehouse says sleek and light.

[TyTy]

SOG all the way, try one out, you'll see for yourself. nothing wrong with leatherman, but I found the SOG put more attention to the small details, ex. the teeth on the pilers line up well, good needle nose point and close, handles and pilers open/close at same rate,

[TyTy]

SOG= Special Observation Group, they are like the company 3m where they focus on improving products and a their functionality.

[emerson]

SOG all the way, try one out, you'll see for yourself. nothing wrong with leatherman, but I found the SOG put more attention to the small details, ex. the teeth on the pilers line up well, good needle nose point and close, handles and pilers open/close at same rate,


SOG= Special Observation Group, they are like the company 3m where they focus on improving products and a their functionality.
X2. I have had all three and my SOG has been the best. I especially like the gear teeth between the pliers and handles. I can cut telegraph wire repeatedly. The only downfall I've seen is price and availability.

[358mag]

Victorinox Swiss tool spirit is my EDC.
X2 they make the leatherman look like a mopar POS

[Buck]

Leatherman skeletor very handy but heavy and it is there light model.I always hesitate when i strap it on the pack.

[BernDawg]

I own 3 Leathermans and use them all, My favourite is the wave with the one hand blade opening. I still have an original model and just picked up the fuse as groomsman gifts for my wedding party.
I have had Gerbers in the past and they are not up to the standards of the Leatherman but I did like the way the pliers snapped out.

[hawkeye]

I've owned the leatherman wave for years, broke the lock for the blade, sent it in and received the new version for the price of postage.

[huntcoop]

Leatherman Wave, sleek light and very functional.

[longstonec]

Leatherman wave. Try find a leather case for it though. Sometimes you have to resort to eBay. I used to always buy gerber multitools because if the one hand plier opening.

[SimilkameenSlayer]

leatherman surge
swiss army outrider
swiss army driver
gerber clutch

like them all. the surge is my favorite.

[Gateholio]

My current Leatherman is the CHARGE, titanium, so it's a bit lighter.

[Van Isle]

I've the Surge and it's awesome. Some complain about the weight but I wanted bigger tools. Otherwise I'd go for the Wave. I can't imagine the daily gymnastics other tool users do to get to their blades all the time. If he's a shooter there are "black" versions of these tools that have some gun related extras.

[Downwind]

I have a Craftsman that I love using. Lifetime unconditional warranty. If anything breaks on it take it back to Sears and get a new one over the counter!

[Livewire322]

The Gerber that I was issued in the reserves was pretty sweet...

[peashooter]

ive rocked a gerber in the past and liked the one handed opening and the geometry of the handles better than competitors.

[Foxton Gundogs]

Had a number of leathermen and a greber lost or had them "dissapear" I now have a Stanley...$19 at he Rona lasted me for a couple of years the knife holds a good edge and the wire cutters work well cant seem to distroy (and I use it pretty hard around the ranch and on the road) or loose it and IF I do $.80 a month hasnt been bad rent lol

[keoke]

I am going to pic up a gerber crucial fast for myself for Christmas.

[Tarp Man]

I have the Leatherman Wave, worn it every day for the last 5 years (except at work... people get worried in the ER when you walk up wearing one of those!) I like the one hand open of the blades, the pliers aren't bad, and the scissors have stayed really sharp. I have handled the SOG versions, but stayed with the Wave. I like the curved edges on the handles.

[WaderGator]

had a gerber and wasnt impressed. Ive had the leatherman surge for about 5 years. Pretty wicked piece of kit except for the weight. not something i could carry around on my belt all the time. bought it because it has a fairly large serrated blade otherwise i would have got the wave. I use it to cut 1.5" poly rope when im splicing lines for the tugboat i work on so it's taken a beating. For just everyday use at work i keep a SOG flash II in my pocket. that knife is probably pushing 10 years old and with some seriously heavy use. Both knives have been great. I learned a long time ago that you're better of spending the money on good quality gear and it will more than pay for itself.

[jack Findlay]

Have owned both the Gerber and the Leatherman. The best one is the Leatherman Wave.

[seatoskymiles]

have leatherman wave, buy the leather pouch for it though, the velcro on the one case it comes with is not that great, I bought a leather one for it a W.S.S. for I think around $7

[BCBRAD]

I like the leatherman with the cork screw in it

[Dragginbait]

Victorinox Swiss tool .
I've had several Leathermans and find the Swiss to be a better tool all around and wouldn't go back.

[250 sav]

Leatherman wave

[beni]

Here we go :mrgreen:

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[REMINGTON JIM]

I have a org leather man - now for 25 yrs- a leatherman wave -now for 10 years- a sog plantinum-a gerber- a bear - i like may leatherman Wave the best !