#131452 - 04/29/08 01:57 PM
Multi-tool thread#546456
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Enthusiast
Registered: 04/29/08
Posts: 285
Loc: Israel
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Hi. This is my first post around here, though I've been visiting for a while. I am a college student from Israel and I found ETS in my emergency preparedness research.
One of the things I learned (or got the impression of being true) from Doug's musings, is that no BoB is complete without a multi-tool. Having a Victorinox Atlas backing up my multi-tool wing, I feel I can compromise somewhat. If not on quality (never!!!), then at least size.
After some extensive Googling and harrassement of store clerks, here are my alternatives:
Leatherman Kick:
+ Feels Godly in hand, long philips, non-locking blades make it legal for every-day carry in Israel (yep, we're that kind of place)
- Lacks saw, scissors.
Leatherman Wave:
+ Almost as small as the Kick, highly recommended by all.
- Lacks metal saw, as far as I know.
Gerber Legend 800:
+ Has all the tools I need, feels absolutely indestructible.
- Slightly oversized, not a Leatherman.
Help!
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#131453 - 04/29/08 02:00 PM
Re: Multi-tool thread#546456
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Geezer
Registered: 09/30/01
Posts: 5695
Loc: Former AFB in CA, recouping fr...
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Welcome Newguy!!!
I guess I should have mentioned my Leatherman Wave, which I EDC and use a jillion time a day...
Edited by OldBaldGuy (04/30/08 01:25 AM) Edit Reason: Oops
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#131455 - 04/29/08 02:05 PM
Re: Multi-tool thread#546456
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Stranger
Registered: 03/05/08
Posts: 21
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i don't go anywhere without my charge TTi
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#131461 - 04/29/08 02:23 PM
Re: Multi-tool thread#546456
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Hacksaw
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I'm not a fan of the Gerber Legend but I carry a Gerber Diesel any time I leave the Swiss Army Knife at home...i've yet to hold a more solid feeling multi-tool and the one hand opening beats 'flicking' a Leatherman IMO any day.
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#131462 - 04/29/08 02:24 PM
Re: Multi-tool thread#546456
[Re: Rodion]
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Veteran
Registered: 07/08/07
Posts: 1268
Loc: Northeastern Ontario, Canada
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Hi Newguy, Welcome.
I was trying to decide last fall between the Leatherman WAVE and TTi. I went with the TTi but after using it for a while I have concluded that the WAVE would have done the job just fine and it was $40.00 cheaper.
Buy the WAVE, you will not be disappointed.
Mike
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#131489 - 04/29/08 05:28 PM
Re: Multi-tool thread#546456
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Hacksaw
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I recently upgraded from a S.O.G power lock to a Leatherman Surge. The S.O.G was a great tool, but the opening of the blades and the tiny size of them made it unpractical for my job. So I put the issued S.O.G away and bought a Surge.
OH man I love this tool. Basically, it is a bigger version of a wave with a few add-ons. The one handed opening blades are so easy to use, plus the fact that they are as large as normal folding knife blades was the big seller. I no longer EDC a folder with a multi-tool because the Surge blades are strong and large enough to handle just about any job I can imagine.
I put my multi-tool through more punishment during a normal work day than most people may, simply because of what I do, so I would reccomend A surge OR a wave for most purposes. They are tough b******s as far as multi-tools are concerned. Are the new SOGs out yet? They have the power assist pliers and both blades are one hand open with SOGs own assisted opening mechanism. They looks super slick but nobody carries them so even if they were on the market I doubt I could find one to try.
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