The reason for it was not for wine bottles, but for water bottles... At the time, water came in bottles with corks!!!

Believe me, once I got stuck with only a SwissTool.
In the evening one of the kids came with a bottle of wine and no cork screw around- We managed to somehow open that bottle before starting to climb on the walls, but since then, I sweared to never get caught without my Wenger in my pocket.

There was one Leatherman with a cork screw, but is discontinued now.

No worries here: not a fan of Leatherman anyway

Cheers Biggzie i'll EDC a pair from now on.The stranded scenario is the clincher. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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> There was one Leatherman with a cork screw, but is discontinued now.

The Leatherman Juice Cs2, Cs4 and Xe6 all have corkscrews and are not discontinued.

Just got to thinkin' about another blade that is fading into obsolescence is the bottle opener - how many non-twist-off caps are there anymore?

(Even the can opener - one of my faves is starting to fade with all the alternative packaging - eg: tuna foil pouch)...

Becks still requires a bottle opener, as do several other imports.

Yea, for the most part the cork screw, bottle opener, and can opener are quickly becoming things of the past here in the states. However, it seems every multi-tool or SAK has them. If I could I would get rid of them.

All I really need in a multi-tool is pliers (with wire cutters), a blade, file, saw, extra small/med/large flat screwdrivers (flat works for philips), a true awl, and scissors. I wouldn't mind a regular 1/4 style bit changer either since a lot of stuff today uses Torx, Allen, Robertson, ect.

All I really need in a multi-tool is pliers (with wire cutters), a blade, file, saw, extra small/med/large flat screwdrivers (flat works for philips), a true awl, and scissors. I wouldn't mind a regular 1/4 style bit changer either since a lit of stuff today uses Torx, Allen robertson etc

I think you hit the nail on the head there, most if not all multi tools/knives come with one or more obsolite attachments.Perhaps the forum could come up with the ULTIMATE multitool SAK as designed us <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
Just for fun of course <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> ( although some forward thinking company may just take it seriously)
Mike

Even some good domestics still require the use of an opener.

Adam

The only problem with ditching the can opener is when it is needed it is the only tool for the job.
Are you going to open a can with a knife? Not very practical or safe although I would like to here any stories about opening a can without a can opener.
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