well, I can see the field is somewhat split between those that EDC a Leatherman and those that don't. I saw several good reasons to carry one and I can understand why they are carried so often. I wasn't saying that they are junk or that they shouldn't be carried, I was simply wondering if the high price was worth it. I can see that for many, the price is not too high for the uses they get out of their Leatherman and in fact, the usefullness they get out of it would make it worth it to pay twice what they cost.

I don't really use the tools that are on a leatherman that much so I wouldn't have the needs that some of you have. I usually keep my BOB near me at all times and here in Alabama, it's not really looked weird upon. I take mine to work sometimes to go though it and just take stock or even just play with some of the gear.

I say, if you use what you have, it's worth whatever you're willing to pay for it. It's good to see that there are so many uses for such a tool. Keep the stories coming, they are very interesting and informative.