Has anyone tried the newer multi-tools? I just heard about the CRKT Guppie, the Buck 730 X-tract and Spyderco Byrdrench. They look much different than the typical Leatherman style. That being said, while innovative, I've got doubts about functionality.
So, has anyone actually played with one?
The Spyderco Byrdrench is just like their old design, they just updated it a bit. In my experience the old style file was better (since it could sharpen the knife) and I never liked that it doesn't have needle nose pliers. It's kind of weirtd to use too.
The Buck X-tract doesn't have a saw or file and is only availible in a 1/2 serrated blade, which is what stopped me from picking one up. But, from what I've seen it isn't bad.
I haven't seen the Guppie yet, but not having a pair of true pliers would drive me nuts. Plus no file, saw, scissors, ect. It seems kind of gimmiky to me, but I'll need to play with one before I know for sure.