Over the years I've narrowed the tools I want on any multitool down to these:

Pliers
Wire cutters
Scissors
Saw
Knife
Can opener
Screw drivers

Any MT that lacks any of those isn't something I consider for general purpose use. Anything beyond that list that is gravy or dead weight, depending on point of view.

The saw servers two purposes: One, the LM saws(and SAK saws) are good for odd finicky jobs in weird angles and tight corners, as well as backup tools for small jobs when you can't be bothered to fetch real tools.

Secondly, a saw is extremely helpful for wood processing in a wilderness survival scenario. To me, that function is very important.

The pliers, wire cutters and scissors are used A LOT. So are the screw drivers.

The knife isn't used a lot, which means it stays sharp. A decent (and sharp!) backup knife is important, at least to me.

Can opener makes life easy wherever there's canned food.





Edited by MostlyHarmless (11/15/11 07:15 PM)