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Howdy folks I'm looking to pick up new multitool and wanted to see what y'all like to carry and how. I have had several leathemans and Swiss Army knives over the years and havnt carried one in about three years. I used to carry one in addition to my main blade everyday but I fell out of practice.

cmgee67 wrote:Howdy folks I'm looking to pick up new multitool and wanted to see what y'all like to carry and how. I have had several leathemans and Swiss Army knives over the years and havnt carried one in about three years. I used to carry one in addition to my main blade everyday but I fell out of practice.

I am not expert in multi-tools but it would be good for the forum to know your budget so they can assist you.

I am considering adding one to my EDC

The only multitools I own, besides a Swiss Army "Champion" model of knife, are all weapons related. I own these three items:

• Leatherman MUT
• Real Avid "Guntool Pro - AR15"
• Real Avid "The Pistol Tool"

The MUT is a very nicely made tool, but it lacks some features, which the two Real Avid multitools provide. It is a very handy way to have a large variety of tools at hand in fairly small packages for range and field.

In addition to a Benchmade 940-2 folder, I also have one of these riding in my pocket all the time, which is also gun-related, although I've used it for other things: Real Avid AR-15 Micro Tool. I also bought one of their universal shotgun choke tools. All of their stuff is well made and quite affordable, but their tools all tend to be gun-related. If you're looking for something more for general use, a Leatherman or a higher end Swiss Army knife might be the ticket for you.

I carry a super leatherman, and have for 30 years. Same one as a matter of fact. All the blades lock, the screwdrivers have nice crisp edges, and it has proved invaluable many, many times. The only thing that has degraded with time are the wire cutting edges. I keep the knife blade razor sharp, and it's surprising how well it takes an edge.

I carry enough on my belt already, so the leatherman stays in a front jeans pocket.

I guess it depends on what you wish to get out of it. For me, the average multi-tool has more than I need for daily use. They are heavy and s bit bulky. Because of this I carry a Leatherman Skeletool. There are several models to choose from, but they all essentially have the same tools: a knife, pliers with a wire cutter, and a screwdriver. The screwdriver has replaceable bits to accommodate different projects. Over all it is pretty light and about the same size as a folding knife.

Leatherman wave.

Thank me now and never turn back.

Victorinox SwissTool for me since many years and it still holds up.

http://bestmulti-tool.com/victorinox-sw ... ol-review/

Sorry I didn't include my budget. I am willing to go Up to about 80$ or so but I don't like the super heavy ones but the features that I want are: knife, Phillips and flathead screwdriver, pliers/wire cutter, bottle opener, and scissors if possible. But I realize with what I want I will have to take some weight.

cmgee67 wrote:Sorry I didn't include my budget. I am willing to go Up to about 80$ or so but I don't like the super heavy ones but the features that I want are: knife, Phillips and flathead screwdriver, pliers/wire cutter, bottle opener, and scissors if possible. But I realize with what I want I will have to take some weight.

The Leatherman Skeletool I mentioned has everything you are looking for minus the scissors. It is also well within your budget.

Awesome! I'll have to check out the several variations!

Leatherman super tool 300 is right at your budget. Most Leathermans will be ok. Your better off buying a Wallyworld S&W 20.00 multi-tool than you are buying a Gerber. Stay away from the Gerbers, even the knives.

What's wrong with the Gerbers? I used to own s few a long time ago but I have heard they have gone down hill a bit

uthornsfan wrote:Leatherman wave.

Thank me now and never turn back.

I have an old super tool and the MUT. My son has the sidekick, but for overall utility, the wave is top of the line. It may exceed your budget by a few bucks, but you won't regret it.

I carried a Leatherman Charge on my belt for years. Gave it up once I started carrying; felt like it drew too much attention to the area I was trying to conceal. Maybe I should try the Leatherman on my weak-side??? I'll have to give it a shot.