Originally Posted By: comms
So I guess comparatively speaking, is Leatherman THE multi-tool to have or has its name just become a colloquial for the industry like Levis and Xerox?


No, I don't think that it's just "name." I try a lot of brands but keep coming back to the Leathermans. I use them hard, and expect results. The Victorinox line are pretty decent, as a second choice, but never seem to "fit the bill" as well.