What is the best all-around Leatherman multi-tool- Wave, Crunch, Super Tool, etc...?

IMHO the best are LM Wave, LM Super Tool, LM Charge TI and SOG PowerLoc.k As far as which is the best among those... it's a tuff call. The SOG is nice because it's user-configurable and edditional tools can be substituted for existing tools by the user. I am also very impressed with the compound leverage on the SOG. That being said, I currently carry a Wave (newer version). I think the new LM Surge and Core show much promise. If they turn out to be too big for EDC I still think they may prove perfect for use in large kits.

I edc a Leatherman Charge TI, I love it, it's fairly compact and i don't think it's that heavy, that's pretty much up to what you think is heavy. It has the tools i use regularly and the handy feature of the bit set that stores nicely in the sheath

Better than a leatherman...the Victorinox Swisstool.


Robert

It all depends on what tools substitutes you are in need....

For more than 10 years, I EDC on my belt an old PST II, and that makes me a happy taxpayer ... no ... user... <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
The tools I often need are present on this model.
And just recently, I added in my daypack a tool adaptater and some bits I also use, but less frequently.

My only regret : the poor quality of the blade ..

But then, if I need a blade, I have Doug's RSK in my pant's back pocket.

I'd have to agree with Robert. The SwissTool is a fine piece of gear.

When using the bladed tools hard on a Leatherman and many other multitools, I find the handles slip against each other under torq. That drives me nuts. I've not experienced that issue with my SwissTool X or my SwissTool Spirits...

M

Charge Ti, I use that instead of my original Wave and Swiss tool

I have stopped carrying my BM AFCK and now carry a Leatherman Charge Ti with the pocket clip. Way more useful then the AFCK and it’s not heavy or in the way. The new Wave would be just as good. Get the pocket clip and you are good to go. You carry and use it just like a one-handed pocket knife. When you need something else it is right there when you need it. Carry a Mora in your pack or CamelBack and you have all the knife you need.

I have a Wave, a PST, a Crunch and recently gave a Blast as a gift. IMHO, I think the Wave is tops for the money. If money is not object, any of the Ti models would surely serve you well. The original PST does not have locking blades and does not have as tight a feel as later models. The Crunch is great but very limited in the number of tools it offers (toss in a Micra for the scissors if you go that route). The Blast is a bit large but offers locking blades, tons of tools and a fairly comfortable grip, all for about $50.

Sgt Mike is right about swiss tool but no scissors or one handed opening for the blade. I have wave for EDC and SwissTool for work.