#238229 - 12/30/11 12:36 AM
Re: Multi-tool Suggestions
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Geezer
Registered: 06/02/06
Posts: 5357
Loc: SOCAL
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The LM Fuse is my Go-To multi-tool simply based on size, cost and simplicity. The LM Kick is good, but the tools don't lock and it rattles in the slightly oversized leather sheath (which appears to be the same size as the Fuse sheath).
To bad you passed up on the LM Charge, I really like the Charge TTi -- very nice tool. But it's a tad heavier due to a lot of tools I never use, hence my preference of the Fuse.
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#238231 - 12/30/11 12:38 AM
Re: Multi-tool Suggestions
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Enthusiast
Registered: 11/19/09
Posts: 295
Loc: New Jersey
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Thanks Mark! I'll add Skeltools to my, umm, research list. That's the ticket. I own over a dozen multi-tools. Strictly for research! Lol But apparently my research is dated. I don't know some of the new models being discussed. Maybe that means my objective has been reached?
Edited by Mark_M (12/30/11 12:39 AM)
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#238235 - 12/30/11 12:53 AM
Re: Multi-tool Suggestions
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Old Hand
Registered: 03/08/03
Posts: 1019
Loc: East Tennessee near Bristol
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Does Sail carry either of the Victorinox Swisstool styles? The newer Spirits are shaped more like a pair of pliers. Both are solidly constructed but the original Swisstools are SOLID but larger. I've got both and currently EDC the original.
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#238236 - 12/30/11 12:56 AM
Re: Multi-tool Suggestions
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 07/11/10
Posts: 1680
Loc: New Port Richey, Fla
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Jackie....it might help if you would determine what tools in addition to the pliers you deem necessary....
knife (large or small) file saw blade awl scissors can opener Phillips screwdriver flat screwdriver scraper wire stripper
Edited by LesSnyder (12/30/11 12:59 AM)
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#238237 - 12/30/11 01:02 AM
Re: Multi-tool Suggestions
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Crazy Canuck
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Registered: 02/03/07
Posts: 3238
Loc: Alberta, Canada
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Canadian Tire has a Schrade with small folder on sale this week. I've heard good things about Schrade but have no personal experience. The multitool has a smaller profile that looks like it would be good for little hands but looks really flimsy. It doesn't look stable enough to use the blades inside safely. Has anyone used one? The original U.S. made Schrade multitool was a very robust item. But Schrade went under some years ago, and the name was bought by another company. The general consensus is that it is a shadow of its former self; the quality isn't there anymore. Avoid. I had a look at the Sidekick and Wingman at Home Depot. I haven't had a chance to test them, but they look like great value for the money. Personally, I would choose the Sidekick: a saw is an indispensable item.
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#238253 - 12/30/11 01:51 AM
Re: Multi-tool Suggestions
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Addict
Registered: 03/18/10
Posts: 530
Loc: Montreal Canada
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We have a brand new Sail store in town and they have a very nice looking hands-on knife display that's been calling my name. Canadian Tire has a Schrade with small folder on sale this week. I've heard good things about Schrade but have no personal experience. The multitool has a smaller profile that looks like it would be good for little hands but looks really flimsy. It doesn't look stable enough to use the blades inside safely. Has anyone used one? (I don't really want to buy something we can't hold in our hands first anyway.) No no no no no no no, Schrade name is now owned by taylor cutlery, which is famous for buying crap from lowest bidder and stamp one of their brand on it. Unlike Gerber they really do deserve their bad rep 100%. Sail's price isn't cheap, you may be disappointed. I guess you are around TO, S&R knives is a good place to go, I've heard bring cash tend to get you better deals (never been there, but bought quite a few from their ebay store).
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