Multitool EDC

Just bought a leather man rev in stainless. It came today looking forward to seeing how it does. Probably going in my ghb


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Ok, now all this talk about multi tools has me shopping for one. Gerber or Leatherman? Why? Warranty? Customer service? Never owned one. Looks like they come well equipped, some stuff I may not use. I dunno. Open to suggestions. Perhaps there is a vender here I can support?
Most of the major manufacturers (Leatherman, Gerber, SOG, Victorinox) make good stuff. The reason I like my Leatherman so much is that it has the exact features I want with nothing I don't, it is really compact and doesn't get in my way, and it has an actual Phillips head instead of the flattened out psuedo-phillips.

I've carried a Gerber for work before and it did just fine, except for the Phillips screwdriver.
 
@Coltdefender1911 I've bought several Leatherman in the last week or so, I actually have 3 used ones on the way now that I've gotten good deals on. I won't keep them all and will be posting at least one, maybe two in the classifieds. Pretty sure they'll be a Wingman and maybe a Wave available.
 
@Coltdefender1911 I've bought several Leatherman in the last week or so, I actually have 3 used ones on the way now that I've gotten good deals on. I won't keep them all and will be posting at least one, maybe two in the classifieds. Pretty sure they'll be a Wingman and maybe a Wave available.
Let me know.
 
@Coltdefender1911 I've bought several Leatherman in the last week or so, I actually have 3 used ones on the way now that I've gotten good deals on. I won't keep them all and will be posting at least one, maybe two in the classifieds. Pretty sure they'll be a Wingman and maybe a Wave available.
Let me know, Im always looking

Im a LM guy based on their no-questions-asked warranty and the fact they're made in America
No imported stuff.
You can go take a tour of their facility, it's really cool seeing them be made and put together!
 
I've gotten a little carried away. Just keep finding deals. I've picked up (2) Waves, a Wingman, and a Freestyle. I'll prob end up keeping a Wave and the Freestyle out of the bunch. I'll be sure to let y'all know when I post em up. I'll prob post one up this afternoon.
 
@HMP have you looked at the Leatherman Leap? It's supposed to be a kid's tool but has gotten a lot of attention from adults as well. About the same size as the Juice but with a heavier set of pliers. Also it ships without the knife blade in it so that it can added when the adult feels the kid is ready. It shipping knifeless made me think it may fit some of your needs.
 
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I've kept a Leatherman Juice S2 on me for several years now. Lost the original I had and bought a replacement, then I broke it and Leatherman replaced it.
Juice S2 is the way to go. Had one on my keychain for probably 12 years? Hard to say. It has all the basics including a philips, and no junk (like a corkscrew).
 
@HMP have you looked at the Leatherman Leap? It's supposed to be a kid's tool but has gotten a lot of attention from adults as well. About the same size as the Juice but with a heavier set of pliers. Also it ships without the knife blade in it so that it can added when the adult feels the kid is ready. It shipping knifeless made me think it may fit some of your needs.

I feel it's a waste of money.

Im a leatherman nut, Dan (dcg on here) can attest to my buying habits. I'll post up pics, maybe this weekend, of my collection. Or what I can find of it (some are in bags in various places etc)
But I think its a crap product. Same for the Tread.

At the pricepoint they put it at, Id rather get a 10 dollar wingman and spend a bit swapping out the knife for something else to make it school friendly.

The other problem I face with EDCing multitools RARELY is what THEY will think is a threat. Some places wouldnt even allow my little squirt PS with it's TINY scissors and NO BLADE.
So when I travel I keep an old p4 or e4 in an altoids tin ( I saw your thread, I replied in it, I'll update my altoids thread this weekend too). I like it, I want to keep it, but if I lost it I'd not be out a tool I love or paid much for, just a few bucks. So far no one has even checked the tin when going through an xray or inspection bin.
Which I carried a ESEE knife in Philly, had it on the side of the camera bag - at the Liberty Bell for example, it passed security no problem.
 
I have carried a LM Skeletool everyday for several years. If I carry a folder, it is in addition to the Skeletool, not in place of... I don't like being without it.

I also have a LM Wave stashed in the GHB, I just need to grab a bit card that can be used with both tools.
 
My favorite LM Wave (old style)
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But what I carry most days - Gerber Dime and Crucial
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I ordered another one today from Amazon. Its an Gerber M600 I'm looking forward to carrying it at work.
 
Found a good deal on a used Gerber Crucial and it's on the way. I like that size of tool for pocket carry.
One of the Leatherman Waves I picked up is now in the classifieds. Great tool, probably the most solid multi tool I've handled, just don't need two of em.
 
Found a good deal on a used Gerber Crucial and it's on the way. I like that size of tool for pocket carry.
One of the Leatherman Waves I picked up is now in the classifieds. Great tool, probably the most solid multi tool I've handled, just don't need two of em.
I like the Crucial for what it is. The knife blade is like a razor on mine.
 
I’m glad other people like the Crucial, I was beginning to think i was the only person who carried one:D
Yours looks new, mine shows some wear and tear, LOL. I have a Dime just like yours, too.
 
Yours looks new, mine shows some wear and tear, LOL. I have a Dime just like yours, too.
Mines about a year old. It’s starting to show some wear. I got mine after seeing it on anotherforum and thinking it was “The Answer”. I use it mostly at work. My Dime sees way more use...it’s just so handy!
 
I've bought several multi tools off that auction site lately and I think I've found the ones I'm gonna keep.
The Leatherman Freestyle CX is just what I was looking for and I think I'm gonna keep a Leatherman Fuse as well.
I've managed to get pretty good deals on the other ones and they'll prob be listed in the classifieds soon.
 
Well, I tried to open a cotter pin the other night at work messing with a salt spreader. Broke my skeletool. I guess I should’ve known better. Lookin for a replacement now
 
Freestyle CX? Im not familiar with that one. Is the freestyle like the skeletool minus the carabiner part?
I have a few skeletools, love my CX (carbon fiber) version. Its basic but works in most cases - knife, pliers, screwdriver.
 
I wish it had the bit driver..... I had a skeletool but couldn't get used to the caribiner. The 154cm blade on the CX is a definite upgrade over the 420hc. 20180315_203551.png
 
@HMP @wsfiredude The Fuse I bought I got for $20 shipped. When it arrived the knife blade was snapped off and the seller refunded $10 back to me. The knife would be the least used tool on it for me, any advice y'all can give me on taking it apart? Those knurled bolts look like they could be a pain.
 
@HMP @wsfiredude The Fuse I bought I got for $20 shipped. When it arrived the knife blade was snapped off and the seller refunded $10 back to me. The knife would be the least used tool on it for me, any advice y'all can give me on taking it apart? Those knurled bolts look like they could be a pain.

They are...not much to hold on to. I used a pair of slip joint pliers on each side. Hold one side tight and turn the other. Take it slow, make sure you've got a firm hold with the pliers and once you get one side loose, you should be able to get it the rest of the way out just using your fingertips.
 
@HMP @wsfiredude The Fuse I bought I got for $20 shipped. When it arrived the knife blade was snapped off and the seller refunded $10 back to me. The knife would be the least used tool on it for me, any advice y'all can give me on taking it apart? Those knurled bolts look like they could be a pain.
You can send it to me and I can put a knife, file, or saw blade on there for you (or anything, really). I've been configuring Leatherman tools for a few years now.
Really though, if you want to do it, you need to put a soldering iron on the index screw long enough to heat up the red thread locker underneath, then use a pair of vice grips one one side and some engineering pliers on the other. A lighter or torch works too (just a few seconds, obviously), but they Fuse has those nylon liners that will melt.

Also a guy on Multitool .com that makes indexed wrenches, but hey are a bit pricey and I stripped mine a few tools in (they are printed metal, not terribly hard or sturdy)
 
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You can send it to me and I can put a knife, file, or saw blade on there for you (or anything, really). I've been configuring Leatherman tools for a few years now.
Really though, if you want to do it, you need to put a soldering iron on the index screw long enough to heat up the red thread locker underneath, then use a pair of vice grips one one side and some engineering pliers on the other. A lighter or torch works too (just a few seconds, obviously), but they Fuse has those nylon liners that will melt.

Also a guy on Multitool .com that makes indexed wrenches, but hey are a bit pricey and I stripped mine a few tools in (they are printed metal, not terribly hard or sturdy)
That's awesome.....I'm gonna send you a private message so we can work things out. Thank you
 
Well, I tried to open a cotter pin the other night at work messing with a salt spreader. Broke my skeletool. I guess I should’ve known better. Lookin for a replacement now
I haven't used their warranty, but from what I hear Leatherman will fix it with no questions asked. You'll prob need something else while you're waiting but for the price of shipping that's hard to beat!!
 
Just posted a Gerber Crucial with strap cutter in the classifieds for anyone that may be interested....... Also I have been the recipient of some CFF love and I will be paying it forward here in the next week or so.
There will be a Leatherman Kick multi tool being posted in the free classifieds as soon as I have it in my possession. Leatherman makes a quality, American made, product and from what I understand they back their product with a no questions asked warranty.
I do ask that anyone claiming this tool to not currently have a quality EDC multi tool and hope that it will be part of their EDC gear going forward. Anyone that wishes to be tagged whenever the post is made let me know and I'll try my best to do so.
The members here at CFF continue to amaze me with their knowledge, kindness, and generosity.
 
Just wanted to add I was offering this for free, an offer extended to all members - didn't want mods to think I was trying to profit here.
Just posted a Gerber Crucial with strap cutter in the classifieds for anyone that may be interested....... Also I have been the recipient of some CFF love and I will be paying it forward here in the next week or so.
There will be a Leatherman Kick multi tool being posted in the free classifieds as soon as I have it in my possession. Leatherman makes a quality, American made, product and from what I understand they back their product with a no questions asked warranty.
I do ask that anyone claiming this tool to not currently have a quality EDC multi tool and hope that it will be part of their EDC gear going forward. Anyone that wishes to be tagged whenever the post is made let me know and I'll try my best to do so.
The members here at CFF continue to amaze me with their knowledge, kindness, and generosity.
Very kind gestures from both of you. Thanks.
 
As another poster said, there is a guy on MTO who makes 'keys' to take those apart. I think its like 20 bucks, but if I were going to take one apart I'd probably get a set vs messing with other things and scratching my tool to hell.


As far as LM warranty - Ive used it. Took a Surge to their store, guy looked at it for a few seconds, said, "Yeah, youre right, this isnt operating correctly" and went and got me a brand new Surge. I asked if I could pay the extra to get at black oxide and he said no...no big deal.
They really are great!
 
Just posted a Gerber Crucial with strap cutter in the classifieds for anyone that may be interested....... Also I have been the recipient of some CFF love and I will be paying it forward here in the next week or so.
There will be a Leatherman Kick multi tool being posted in the free classifieds as soon as I have it in my possession. Leatherman makes a quality, American made, product and from what I understand they back their product with a no questions asked warranty.
I do ask that anyone claiming this tool to not currently have a quality EDC multi tool and hope that it will be part of their EDC gear going forward. Anyone that wishes to be tagged whenever the post is made let me know and I'll try my best to do so.
The members here at CFF continue to amaze me with their knowledge, kindness, and generosity.
My Crucial has the carabiner clip instead of the strap cutter. I guess either one would have it's place. I haven't used the carabiner and doubt I'd ever use the strap cutter. Otherwise, it is a very handy tool and is a good size for most applications. Someone will get a nice one when they buy yours. Good luck with the sale.
 
Thing about multitools...

I've seen folks that don't carry them, yet always ask to borrow it from someone who does when they need a screwdriver, knife, can opener, scissors or what-not.

Then, when they finally do start carrying one, they're all, "How in the hell did I ever get along without this...best thing since sliced bread."
 
While we are talking about multitools;
How much would anyone estimate a older Skeletool CX with the serrated blade to go for? eBay seems to be about $90+, is that reasonable?

I would like one, and prefer serrated blade on utility knives/tools.
 
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