Do You Carry A Multitool?

sniggler said:
I hate multi tools, I know they are handy but they always pinch me and i break them.

I have a 3 blade case stockman in my pocket all the time i feel naked without a knife. I used to use Schrade knifes and got a bunch at gun shows when they went out of business.

There is still nothing better in my mind than a plain carbon steel blade on a work knife. The case is some alloy as were the last of the Schrades.

At work i always have KLEIN TOOLS Ironworker's Pliers with me if they are not in my back pocket they are in my hand.

Bob
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I don't hear many people talk about the Schrade tools!

Hah hah, I've owned all of them at some point. Leatherman(s), Gerber, and of course a number of the Swiss Army knives since Boy Scouts (great tweezers). Now I have one of the crazy big ones in the kit.

As much as I like to have a proper tool, I am a photographer, and have to have ways to fix things in the field and keep a light pack. That's my excuse :)

I love the S.O.G tools, especially the early ones that were all metal, with the big plier and pry bar handle. Wow I should sell it! Crazy sharp blade with cover!

http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/sh...SOG-TOOL-CLIP-all-stainless-Multitool!-*SOLD*

I have a SpyderCo Multitool that even has an adjustable wrench! That's still in my current kit. It also has 1/4in hex bits stored in it.

http://www.knifesupply.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=SCT01PS

Another is the Shrade "Tough Tool", which never pinches, is well built, and tools are convenient. Crazy thing is, iI thought they stopped making it, and eventually sold for $10 someplace, so I bought a spare! But I see it is still around:

http://www.schrade-knives.com/ST1NB.html

I also love pocket knives, and have had a bunch of those, but am now down to this tiny Gerber Razor knife, which is only $11! Much smaller than the Home Creepo Husky knives, but a few bucks more.
Always a crazy sharp blade when I need it, and more importantly, I never say "I don't want to ruin my blade with this!" anymore! I use it many times a day.

There is a tool that is not a multi-tool but is part of my portable kit- and that is the Klein 2100 Electrician's Scissors. Cut wire and still cut paper, hair, rubber.

http://www.all-spec.com/products/2100-8.html?gclid=COrM66_dlrgCFcyf4Aod8hAA3w

I should take pics of them and post it

Bernie
 
The Schrade name was sold to the Chinese the real oldtimer and uncle henry are no more their skinners were great too. All working mens knives! The prices were good the product was good but who can compete with subsidized Chinese manufacturing. Is there a USA made multi-tool? Happy Independence Day!!!

Bob
 
i have a sog somewhere around here that someone gave me..opens with a button push..kinda cool
 
Leatherman wave here also. I feel naked without it in my belt.
 
Leatherman or its clone in every vehicle.
Buck 701 folder and Zippo in pocket.
P38 John Wayne , spark plug gap gauge and extra drive train master link on key chain.Old school Shovelhead Harley rider.
Like mastercard I don't leave home without them.
P.S. Don't know if it counts but there is fishing gear in or on all the rolling stock in the yard including my bike.
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Yes I do I think Leatherman discontinued the one I carry it was termed a Leatherman PST II. I find it meets most of my personal needs, it's handy and doesn't weigh in at 6lbs. At work I also carry an Irwin folding utility knife with changeable blades, both have their purposes.
 
Nope!
Too heavy!

Small folding Buck does the job (for everyday, backpacking, winter mountaineering) for me.
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