Best all around multi-tool?

[je25ff]

So I'm looking for a multi-tool that I can use for just about everything. Screw driver, bottle opener, scissors, small saw, et. al Anyone have one they can recommend? I have a few laying around that are really low quality (you know, the sale items at home depot for 9.99 type thing) but I'm looking for something that I would keep in a molle pouch that will last for a long time.

 

[Chet0729]

The Leathermans are decent quality

 

[Rotaryrocket]

I carry a leather man wingman everyday. Have the basics. And uses a pocket clip. No saw. But they have another one same size with a saw and no scissors

 

[ColdDayInHell]

The Leathermans are decent quality

This. they make one with an AR tool now too, called the Mut. Expensive but worth it IMHO. I have about 3 Leatherman and love them.

http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-850022-MUT-Black-Molle/dp/B009FRRGR4

Three features set the MUT apart from other weapon maintenance tools: Bolt overide tool that grabs the leading edge of the bolt carrier and lets the shooter pull back the bolt to clear a jammed casing. Replaceable bronze carbon scraper wear it out and replace it without having to send the tool back in for service. Replaceable cord cutting blade - cut through 550 cord without even opening the tool.

 

[OfficerObie59]

My brother got me a Leatherman that's geared for AR maintainence. I love it.

 

[OfficerObie59]

This. they make one with an AR tool now too, called the Mut. Expensive but worth it IMHO. I have about 3 Leatherman and love them.

http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-850022-MUT-Black-Molle/dp/B009FRRGR4

Yeah this.

 

[showmofffarm1]

Leatherman Sidekick!

 

[jibbr71]

I just got a Leatherman MUT, and love it. It has the usual pliers, blade, saw, strap cutter, bronze scraper, bottle opener, and some other stuff. Comes in a MOLLE pouch with a 1/2" wrench and a couple of screwdriver bits. It's a little heavy, but has a pocket clip, and sits in the leg pocket of my carharts just fine.

 

[NickyBangBang]

Leatherman Wave

 

[BenDover]

The leatherman Charge TTi is what I carry. I use the belt clip and attach it to my front pocket. Works great even with light shorts...don't even notice it's there. I have a similar leatherman that's all steel and I find it too heavy to carry without the belt pouch. With some shorts the belt pouch does not work. IMO the titanium version is worth the extra money.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ASIN=B000NC7EBS&linkCode=as2&tag=tinhombui-20

 

[fshalor]

The mid end leathermans are tops. Beat the crap out of a blast at sea doe 5years. No issues.

My personal wave gen 1 had some problems, then lost it.

Gerber's and sog's just feel funny to me.

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[Billsail]

You can pretty much do anything with this Gerber: http://www.gerberknives.co/product/...lier-600-Pro-Scout-Needlenose-Tool-Kit-Sheath

I like it has a hacksaw!

 

[economist]

For all-around, I like the Leatherman OHT.

 

[je25ff]

Seems like the Leatherman tools are the consensus here. I am really hard on tools, and this will be bug out use, so it needs to hold up. If they made an gun tool + the basics in one, it would be perfect.

I think that one fits the bill

http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-850022-MUT-Black-Molle/dp/B009FRRGR4

 

[Andy in NH]

Details state that the thickness is 1".

Do you find this cumbersome?

ETA - Just noticed that the side scales have depictions of what tools lie underneath - cool!

For all-around, I like the Leatherman OHT.

 

[fshalor]

When you have used a leatherman to snip a safety catch zip tie on the rail of a ship in the southern ocean for over 400 full depth profiles over 7 years and never had it fail... You tend to like the dang things...

Ymmv

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[economist]

Details state that the thickness is 1".

Do you find this cumbersome?

ETA - Just noticed that the side scales have depictions of what tools lie underneath - cool!

Not cumbersome at all. It's a nice full-sized multi-tool.

 

[squatch413]

I'm gonna buck the leather man trend and say Victorianox swiss tool, much more robust than the leathermans.

 

[Boghog1]

I have a Victorinox
http://www.victorinox.com/us/category/Collections/SwissTool/1016?f=category&v=1/101/1016&m=add&
The model I have is no longer on the list it is about 10 yers old now. at the time it was better quality than my leatherman, now Leatherman is the way to go

 

[Enzo]

If you can carry it on your belt, I'd say the Leatherman Charge TTI. If in your pocket, the Juice S2.

 

[Mudfish]

I had no idea that Leatherman had so many models now. I've had my Wave for a dozen years. I bought it for use when sailing and I've put hundreds of racing miles under the keel with it on my belt. Looks almost like new. I was thinking of buying a new one just to live in my range bag. I guess I'll have to research all these new models.

 

[ColdDayInHell]

I had no idea that Leatherman had so many models now. I've had my Wave for a dozen years. I bought it for use when sailing and I've put hundreds of racing miles under the keel with it on my belt. Looks almost like new. I was thinking of buying a new one just to live in my range bag. I guess I'll have to research all these new models.

The one I use all the time is old too yeah. It was a gift from my cousin for being a junior usher for his wedding in like 2001. Flair, I believe it was one of their first. Been fine for me.

 

[PaulR]

Gerber!!!!

 

[ColdDayInHell]

Gerber!!!!

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vb...-leatherman-type-knife?highlight=gerber+karma

I won this and it's not bad. Odd design but it's cool. No offense to the OP but I still carry a Buck and use leatherman for range etc.

 

[Umbagog]

Gerber made one a while back that had snap in needle nose or regular pliar heads. Nice tool.

 

[Rider]

The Leathermans are decent quality

Understatement of the year, IMHO. I have a Leatherman Wave that is going strong after 13+ years. It almost immediately replaced my Swiss Champ, which had been my EDC utility knife. The only wear it shows is some dulling on the end of the serrated blade from being dragged across concrete too many times while cutting up cardboard boxes(stupid town recycling rules).

The only caveat I place on Leatherman tools is that you shouldn't buy the MUT Ord unless you have legitimate need; otherwise you'll have a very expensive toy that you hardly ever use. Although, sure, it's cool having a knife with a C-4 detonator plug...

 

[Caseyb829]

I just picked up a SOG power assist. It is nice that i can open and close it one handed and deploy 2 blades with one hand as well. With the gear drive system it gives you twice as much gripping force at the tip than what is applied by your hand. All tools lock in place as well.

 

[RLBreton]

Arthritis has limited my gripping power, so for me I use a Leatherman Crunch. Not all the bells and whistles but it has drivers, a blade and a vice grip. Full of win for me

http://www.leatherman.com/crunch/1.html

 

[Evtide]

+1 for the Leatherman. I've have used the Wave ever since they came out and have returned it twice (pliers tip once, screwdriver blade once). Each time it was replaced under 100% warranty with a new one no questions asked. Leatherman has a form on their web page to fill out, print, and send with a damaged unit. Warranty returns are very painless and quick.

 

[AllaSnackbah]

i have a multitaskAR, its been good to me.

http://www.skdtac.com/Multitasker-Series3-AR-15-M4-Multitasker-Tool-p/mtk.101.htm