I understand the uses in everyday situations, but in a survival situation, I just don't need the tools. The majority of the tasks I come to deal with in a survival situation mostly involve cutting or tying. The leatherman has it's uses no doubt, but when I go into the woods, I don't need much in the way of tools except for a knife and maybe something heavy to pound with. Other than that, I'm good.

I have seen some people post that they have seen Les Stroud carry one and that is reason enough for them to carry one. I don't think that's a very wise way to choose the tools that you trust your life to. I'm not going to buy my gear based on someone else using it unless I get to see it first hand. Not edited for time, and especially not on TV. Les has my respect and I really think he's a great guy, but to drop a c-note on a pocket tool just because he uses one is simply irresponsible. I also don't buy from Ron Popeil or any other people I see on TV unless I find one down at the flea market for next to nothing and curiosity gets the better of me.

Again, I completely understand why people carry them in everyday situations, and I can see the usefulness under those conditions, I'm just a little skeptical about plunking that much money down for a tool that I feel is a bit superfluous. If you can use it, I have no problem with that. I think to be fair though, if more people thought about it, they might just agee with at least some of what I have said.

It's a great tool for you? Then it's worth every penny and more, but in the woods, with no electricity, no running water, only the earth and her predators to keep you company, how many uses would you have for it?