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Offline Reschke

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Re: Leatherman Multi-Tools
« Reply #15 on: April 21, 2012, 03:03:35 PM »
Had a Gerber Multiplier tool with needle nose pliers that I used almost daily until I dropped it into a laptop bag and forgot it was in there till I went through airport security late for a flight. Wish I had mailed it back to myself but I was going to miss the plane and needed to get out of town then for a meeting later that afternoon.
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Offline Rob52240

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Re: Leatherman Multi-Tools
« Reply #16 on: April 21, 2012, 05:30:27 PM »
Victorinox has locking blades.  It's what I have, and it's worked for me for over a decade.  

With cutlery and tools, unless someone is going out of business, you get what you pay for.  The good stuff will last a lifetime and then some.

Before considering price, you should at least look at the different tools that come with a multi-tool.  Consider your needs because there is a lot of variation.  Some of the unique ones that I've noticed are that mine has wire stripper/cutter, micro screwdriver, a blade for punching leather and whittling points into sticks as well as another chisel type blade.  SOG multi tools usually come with an implement for crimping blasting caps.

Even if you go with a trusted brand, if you see a new one selling consistently for a really really low price, you may as well expect to buy it 2 or 3 times again later on.  

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Re: Leatherman Multi-Tools
« Reply #17 on: April 21, 2012, 11:00:55 PM »
Had a Gerber with suspension and stuff and it was great...lost it ripping a wheelie across a field on my dirtbike one day.

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Re: Leatherman Multi-Tools
« Reply #18 on: April 27, 2012, 07:00:30 PM »
Got my SOG a couple of days ago. I am impressed.

The triple locking mechanism is very nice & you really don't have to worry about excessive application of force costing you your finger. :)

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Re: Leatherman Multi-Tools
« Reply #19 on: April 28, 2012, 01:26:47 PM »
This is my favorite tool to lose.