2023 MultiTool Buyers Guide | Leatherman, Gerber, Victorinox, and More

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  • Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
  • We show off a ton of rad multitools, from little keychain Swiss Army Knives to full-size users with dozens of tools.
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    0:00 Introduction
    0:11 Victorinox Tinker $29.99+ - bit.ly/3K93zl4
    2:07 Victorinox Classic SD $19.99+ - bit.ly/3S8VRtq
    2:56 Victorinox Cadet $42.99+ - bit.ly/3S8VRtq
    3:02 Flytanium Cadet Scales $62.00 - bit.ly/3Xzo1ih
    3:48 Victorinox Farmer X $69.99 - bit.ly/3XxjyMP
    5:00 Victorinox Huntsman $35.99+ - bit.ly/3YFonp2
    5:25 Victorinox Workchamp $119.99 - bit.ly/3YUF92U
    6:38 Gerber Center-Drive 119.95+ - bit.ly/3HZPpjL
    7:54 Gerber Dual-Force $92.95 - bit.ly/3lBN8DK
    9:42 Gerber Armbar Drive $36.95 - bit.ly/3lC9LIm
    10:51 SOG PowerAccess Deluxe $84.95 - bit.ly/3XEaLst
    13:12 SOG PowerPint $49.95+ - bit.ly/3K7cT95
    13:58 SOG Flash MT $69.95 - bit.ly/3YOBh49
    15:23 Leatherman Surge $149.95 - bit.ly/3YqlRCN
    17:46 Leatherman Signal $139.95 - bit.ly/3I6PXnO
    19:07 Leatherman FREE P4 $149.95 - bit.ly/3lFYUNg
    20:23 Leatherman Wave $119.95 - bit.ly/3E97r1P
    Clip & Carry MultiTool Sheaths $19.95+ - bit.ly/3Ip06xG
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  • @stephengonzalez5578
    @stephengonzalez5578 Месяц назад +2

    I'm 53 always have a SAK Tinker from Cub Scouts to adulthood. Dad was a US Army SF instructor. He always carried one also.

  • @socialimpact2094
    @socialimpact2094 9 месяцев назад +6

    My first leatherman is more than 10 years ago. It is still like new. Impressive. Now it is my backup tool.
    Today , I have leatherman Bolster. Again, impressive .

  • @anthonycrumb5753
    @anthonycrumb5753 Год назад +31

    I am a long time merchant seaman and I work in the offshore oil biz. I do do a lot of rigging work on deck at times and the multi- tool I ALWAYS carry is the Leatherman Supertool 300 - forget the rest, they may be fine for camping, fishing or daily carry but for actually doing a job sometimes under difficult circumstances in my experience nothing comes close to a Lm ST 300 - an aboslutely essential piece of kit. Carry that along with a Spyderco Mariner knife and in my opinion based on more than a few years of experience you have an unbeatable combination at least for the jobs I have to do.

    • @LeathermanToolGroup
      @LeathermanToolGroup Год назад +7

      Glad to hear the ST300 is serving you well!

    • @Towerfrank993
      @Towerfrank993 Год назад

      Have you tried the Surge?

    • @migcat4
      @migcat4 Год назад

      @@Towerfrank993 I have and daily carry both. I use the ST300 5-6x as much as the Surge. It's lighter and more comfortable to use. Pliers after a good bit of use are easily one handable too. Supertool is only a smidge heavier than the wave.

    • @ryanlavallee6342
      @ryanlavallee6342 Год назад

      Definitely agree. At work all I use is the st 300 and out of work I usually have a charge or signal on me

  • @RevPirateDan
    @RevPirateDan Год назад +12

    I've carried a Leatherman Surge since, I dunno, the Revolutionary War, and I love it. But I recently tried out the Leatherman Free P4, and I love that, too. Now I need to decide which is going to be my main EDC and which is my backup. Both are fantastic.

  • @flynlow4ever
    @flynlow4ever Год назад +17

    The only negative thing about the Victorinox Alox Series is they lose the Toothpick and Tweezers. I EDC a Red Rambler and the flat nail clippers. On workdays, the Leatherman Crunch and Gerber Centerdrive with some bits and sockets are added.
    So many awesome selections to fill the needs!

  • @Theschfab
    @Theschfab 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks out of Germany, i like how you pack so much information in such a "short" video. Thanks, you helped me a lot, finding the perfect tool for my needs.

  • @CalebJohnson-mk3rt
    @CalebJohnson-mk3rt Год назад +10

    Nice multitools my personel fav the Leatherman Rebar,love the high quality production of these videos Thank you Blade HQ

  • @kevinjust6740
    @kevinjust6740 Год назад +2

    I work maintenance for a major appliance co. and I carry the Gerber Armbar Drive in my pocket when I go to calls and end up using it all the time for minor fixes or adjustments. Saves me from carrying a hand full of tools just to do a small job.

  • @matthewhebbert9712
    @matthewhebbert9712 Год назад +9

    After many years and many different multitools, my top choice is the Leatherman Wave+. There's one thing I almost *never* hear Knife/Tool/EDC/Prepper/Camper/Hiker/Hunter people talk about: *EYEGLASSES!* I wear glasses. Without them, anything beyond a few feet is a massive blur. My kids, wife, and parents also all wear glasses. It's important to be able to do basic eyeglass maintenance, which is why I love the Wave+ with its inclusion of a precision flathead/Phillips bit driver. I've used that tool a lot, both on eyeglasses and myriad electronics and computers that have small screws requiring a precision driver.
    The Wave+ ticks all the boxes for my personal multi-tool requirements: good build quality and functional steel, blade, saw, file, can opener, pliers, scissors, regular bit driver, and precision bit driver. I haven't found another multi-tool that fits the bill.

    • @sloanNYC
      @sloanNYC Год назад +1

      One nice add on for Victorinox that have corkscrews are their mini tools sets. They have a set of 4 mini screwdrivers or a set of ferro rods with tinder. But they are an extra cost.

    • @Chris-tq2kx
      @Chris-tq2kx 11 месяцев назад

      Knife blade does not stay sharp very soft steel

  • @1xayekim
    @1xayekim Год назад

    I use to carry a tool box because I have to frequently use screw drivers with various bits and pliers... Then I switched to a Leatherman Supertool 300 with a bit adapter and I dont even take my tools out of my truck. A lot of my work is done hiking in and its a major weight saver.

  • @JOHN-fx3xo
    @JOHN-fx3xo Год назад +2

    I almost bought an old 1st gen Gerber multitool. I worked at a car dealership. The serrated blade would cut through plastic bumpers, so well, when installing trailer hitches.

  • @grattof
    @grattof Год назад +7

    I loved this video. I'm a Victorinox fan since I was 10 years old when my dad bought me my first knife/multitool: the Handyman, which I still own and use occasionally at home. I always carry two: minichamp on my keys and another medium sized victorinox. Currently, the very minimalist "Waiter"

    • @yespeace2000
      @yespeace2000 Год назад +1

      Explorer replaced Huntsman in my pocket. Inline Philips is great!

    • @grattof
      @grattof Год назад

      @@yespeace2000 I'll check it out!

  • @sethmayo5542
    @sethmayo5542 Год назад +4

    Ya, the Richard Dean Anderson MacGyver used multiple SAKs including tools like saw, scissors, and orange peeler. Great video love multitools

  • @freethinker5225
    @freethinker5225 Год назад +1

    I have that same griptillian but it's coated s30v. Leatherman charge is so underrated...I've had mine 4 years, never had a problem with it and it never leaves my belt

  • @EDC_Soldier
    @EDC_Soldier Год назад +15

    I've had many Leathermans over the years. I was on the Supertool train for years, until I settled on the Surge for duty carry, and the Juice for off-duty EDC. Sometimes I swap in the PowerPint instead of the Juice if I expect I might have more robust things to do. It's all about the pliers for me. SOG and Leatherman have the best pliers of any multi-tool IMO.

    • @765outdoors
      @765outdoors 8 месяцев назад

      Hey man, did your supertools pivots wear out? I’ve had 4 now and they all became so weak you couldn’t use the pliers well enough to even use the tool outside of what was in the handles

    • @EDC_Soldier
      @EDC_Soldier 8 месяцев назад

      @@765outdoors No such problems for me. 🤷

  • @DanielleWhite
    @DanielleWhite Год назад +1

    An OG Leatherman Wave that I bought in early 2000 is my everyday.
    I feel the farm anecdote, as a former dairy farm kid. I found it moreso for a period of my life where an older motorcycle was my only vehicle.

  • @dougmanter8002
    @dougmanter8002 Год назад +9

    Great video. I'm a Charge Ti guy. Have an older Gerber. Just about pinch myself every time I use the pliers. One thing you didn't mention is ergos. Leatherman seems to have the fewest hot spots. IMO.

  • @jolier1313
    @jolier1313 9 месяцев назад +6

    The Leatherman Rebar is the best Leatherman multi-tool. The Rebar is the best balance of cost, lightness, and robustness. Comparing it to the Wave+, for instance, The Wave+ and bit kit costs the same as two Rebars! I'd rather have two Rebars than one Wave+. Having to buy and carry bits for the Wave+ only adds to the cost and to the weight. Moreover, the scissors on the Wave+ are basically useless for anything but for thread snipping.

  • @Flufees
    @Flufees 9 месяцев назад +6

    He's right about the leatherman signal not being the love it deserves. Perfect outdoorsman tool. He missed a few things too, the drivers, the hex slot on the side, the lock. It's my constant companion. No mods except some hessian twine on the beener for tinder. Selection of bits in the case, flashlight and sharpie on the sides thereof. You're ready.

    • @kragh468
      @kragh468 8 месяцев назад

      I haven’t had any use for either the Ferro rod or the sharpener, and I just recently modded it so that I have space for three additional bits. Easily one of the best decisions I’ve ever made

  • @donaldstepp4850
    @donaldstepp4850 Год назад +2

    Classic SD is a must. I consider it my hygiene knife. Lends itself to be my edc. The other knives are in rotation. My 1970s camper does seem to stay in my pocket longer than most

  • @evilmarc
    @evilmarc Год назад +14

    Cool video and nice overview! Would've loved to see the skeletool in there because it competes with the powerpint.

  • @Capthowdy098
    @Capthowdy098 Год назад +3

    I love Victorinox knives had them up into my 20's. I even recently purchased one of their watches. However, my favorite multitool is the SOG I still have my SOG Power Assist I think it's called, purchased it probably 2008 carried it daily. Alot of miles on it used it almost daily as a jet engine specialist on an active flightline. I am just now looking for a replacement.

  • @unfi6798
    @unfi6798 Год назад +18

    Impressive presentation mate. Almost convince us to get the Wave, almost.! We just use generic stuff and mod them to the limit as we most use our multitool when trekking in the outback or hinterland. You're very correct saying that mulitools are the best for mods.
    Cheers from Australia.

    • @unfi6798
      @unfi6798 Год назад

      @@danielcohen3538 Fair Dinkum mate.!

  • @michaelstroy2832
    @michaelstroy2832 Год назад +1

    That’s really cool how U mentioned the leatherman that Jordan used to win Alone Season 6 & Clay Hayes from season 8!

  • @ChampionCorner
    @ChampionCorner Год назад +1

    I keep a Victorinox nail clip 580 on my key ring. It’s my most used multi tool, followed by my Leatherman rebar.

  • @seppstro3523
    @seppstro3523 Год назад +3

    Victorinox Compact or Super Tinker or Fieldmaster and the Leatherman Wave are my favourite Mutitools.

  • @ironmikehallowween
    @ironmikehallowween Год назад +4

    I have many of these. They are all good to have with you. I had one of the Gerber power pints. It was a good little tool that I got it to retire my Leatherman Juice 2. It didn’t need replacing, It just seems to have become a collectors item. My daughter saw the power pint and now she carries that along with a Huntsman. I usually carry a Wave +. It has most things I need and has solved many situations for me. Although an awl and a corkscrew are missing. So, sometimes I carry a SAK too. Or, I carry a Ranger or Handyman SAK with Knipex pliers. Decisions, decisions. But, I can get by with my Wave+ most days and feel strange when I don’t have it with me. Thanks for the video.

  • @bnwww
    @bnwww 9 месяцев назад

    Great video, thank you.
    As someone in a similar situation, my only suggestion is to move the join to the side so it isn't visible on camera. It doesn't feel quite as strong a retention, but it will be invisible from the front.

  • @ImBigOunce
    @ImBigOunce Год назад

    I use the OHT for work, and that thing does work. Highly recommend solely due to being able to open everything with one hand

  • @deem3767
    @deem3767 Год назад +18

    Great review and was so glad to see that you love the Leatherman Wave. I was torn between the SURGE and the WAVE+ weeks ago, then opted for the WAVE+ due to the smaller size. I absolutely love it, even playing with it while watching TV. Such great quality, and have used it a load of times already, even to help fix my fridge freezer (ice maker) involving replacing the water inlet & wiring. So handy. Cheers!!

  • @TonyHoldenEsquire
    @TonyHoldenEsquire Год назад +11

    While I have a few Leathermans I prefer the Supertool 300, it's a beast. You missed a few though, Nextool is probably the main one you missed.

    • @KeithKacanek
      @KeithKacanek 11 месяцев назад

      Yes! I love my Flagship Pro. Hard to beat for the price & features. I have a few gripes, but nothing terrible. I still use my Center Drive for heavier duty stuff, though

  • @christopherharpster9330
    @christopherharpster9330 Год назад +1

    I carry multiple multitools I suppose. So my "daily blade" is the Milwaukee 6 in 1 utility knife(I'm an electrician, so having that is a must). I also have a Leatherman wave on my belt, and I've carried that for the last 10 years. It started with me in construction, went to emergency medicine and it still resides on my belt going back to construction. Even on my off days, I still put it on. My knife may change on days off versus days working, but I'm a Leatherman forever!

  • @sloanNYC
    @sloanNYC Год назад +14

    Great picks. The Gerber Center Drive does have 1 bit holder on the inside, just not 2 like the other. It is nice that it can use standard bits too.

    • @KeithKacanek
      @KeithKacanek 11 месяцев назад +1

      I was about to say that!

  • @1970gregg
    @1970gregg Год назад +1

    I carry the signal pretty often. I like having pliers and the bit driver plus a pocket clip since I don’t want it on my belt

  • @satoapendragon1257
    @satoapendragon1257 Год назад

    Key chain the tinker daily. Its great. The screwdriver was so handy when I had an old ute.

  • @stephanstephan1237
    @stephanstephan1237 Год назад +17

    I have (I'm a collector) many different multitools from a Swiss+Tech key tool to a Leatherman MUT to a Russian Army Ratnik 6E6. My favorite multitool for EDC is my Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X. It combines all the tools you'd find in several other multitools and is thin but very strong. Surprised it's not in this list.

    • @kenjicharles85
      @kenjicharles85 Год назад +5

      I’ve got one too and am shocked that the Victorinox ‘SwissTools’ range is always overlooked by reviewers.

    • @capricordcreations1253
      @capricordcreations1253 Год назад

      SAK always rulZ

  • @VRCommy
    @VRCommy Год назад +3

    Great vid, thanks heaps!
    With the surge, since it fits any t-shank blade, the fellow you mentioned could just get an old t-shank jigsaw blade and grind it to a point with an angle grinder and then he’d have a tool for the sprinkler nozzles 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @benjaminkoval3807
    @benjaminkoval3807 Год назад

    I have at quiet a few of those multitools you talked about. and I love them!!! i use the gerbers with the center driver on them, the wave+, and the crunch, while on the job. the wave also you can buy extra bits and different holders that fit the wave they just know came out with a socket bit holder for it. I created a extra bit holder to hold different bits while away from my locker that has my bit box. in savvies i have the SOG with the bits and another leatherman crunch. when my dad saw the SOG one he bought it to he kind of likes it the problem is mine flows easier then his does not. one bigger swiss vitoranox has a pen along with the tooth pic and tweezers, one you should try in leatherman is the crunch that is a good locking plyers. the swiss with the plyers don't try cutting anything with the cutters that it come with on the underside or you'll pinch the mental and the plyser won't flow well any more it will get stuck done that now, oh well.

  • @D-Man-lv9vu
    @D-Man-lv9vu Год назад +1

    You can modify most any t-shank blade/bit to facilitate your aunt's needs.
    I have a modified reamer, wood saw, metal saw, and file.

  • @LynchJ101
    @LynchJ101 Год назад

    I just got a Victorinox Swiss champ! So versital and sleek! I love it!

  • @troutnut01
    @troutnut01 Год назад +1

    The Leatherman Surge can use ANY store bought T-Blade jig saw blade in the attachment point just by removing the Leatherman file or saw blade and replacing it. Bimetal blades, Diablo carbide tip blades, diamond impregnated blades… it makes up for the hokey skinny Phillips head they put in it.

  • @xarbomba4032
    @xarbomba4032 Год назад +13

    Great video! I wish Leatherman would relaunch the Juice CS4. My favorite multitool by far. It has helped me clean fish in the backcountry and fix everything from furnaces to PCs here in civilization. I trusty edc tool for over a decade.

  • @johngalt7818
    @johngalt7818 Год назад

    I had my Gerber for 20+ years and it has never let me down

  • @alecburgess8863
    @alecburgess8863 Год назад

    I recently got a Leatherman Surge and was gifted a Leatherman Skeletool so I use those now lol. Used a Victorinox Tinker before (it was my grandpa's). I retired it for safe keeping

  • @gmuk101
    @gmuk101 Год назад +1

    Victorinox onyx sd. Ballpoint pen, ruler, light, knife, scissors, flathead driver. Still very lightweight.

  • @sin8ify
    @sin8ify Год назад

    Slathered some diamond paste on my surge and its full on balisong mode. So I got a free for my sasquatch hands. Its silky smooth now. Just after one hour of messing around with it. 👌 awesome piece of kit.

  • @ChanceCooper125
    @ChanceCooper125 Год назад +10

    Victorinox Deluxe Tinker for EDC and the Leatherman Wave for camping or other heavy duty tasks.
    The mini pliers on the deluxe tinker are incredibly useful and underrated

    • @anando4000
      @anando4000 11 месяцев назад

      I have the deluxe tinker and I too EDC it

    • @Pritam043
      @Pritam043 7 месяцев назад

      I want to buy Victorinox Compact to keep in my Altoids EDC kit.
      But will it fit in Altoids tin because Compact is 91 mm in length ?

  • @dutchvanderbilt9969
    @dutchvanderbilt9969 9 месяцев назад

    I got excited when he said work champ. I have a work champ that I got from a friend and the knife blade has some engraving in it. It's got every tool I could realistically need. I'm looking to get me a retention chain for it too.

  • @andrewvillarreal2152
    @andrewvillarreal2152 Год назад

    I love my SOG Powerpint! It's just the right size for what I need out of an EDC multitool.

    • @francoiscoetzer9920
      @francoiscoetzer9920 Год назад

      Nifty tool, great fidget, but quality of the blade and the pliers are disappointing. Skeletool much better. And I have both.

  • @nicksoehren4812
    @nicksoehren4812 9 месяцев назад

    My grandfather carried a Swiss I carry a leatherman rebar. I feel like all men should carry a multitool they definitely come in handy.

  • @Jeff_Seely
    @Jeff_Seely Год назад +1

    You would be hard pressed to find a hunter that travels lighter than myself. From my rifle to my bed-roll, I can carry everything to be out for 2 weeks and it was a difficult strategy to compile. You have tabled some difficult choices but I think I'm going to go with the Leatherman free limited edition. It offers the most utility for its light form factor. Not too big to get snagged but not too small to be lacking. Thank you for the excellent video.

  • @magix8144
    @magix8144 Год назад +2

    You're missing my two most favorite multitools. Victorinox Swisstool and Leatherman Juice S2.

  • @retireddac
    @retireddac Год назад

    I feel like this video had too much to not comment.
    1. Great to see that bladeHQ channel bounced back from Ben and Zack leaving. This channel was not so good for a while and I’m glad to see people that make you want to watch again. Thank you.
    2. Solid Magiver reference. Lol
    3. Best knife scissors I’ve used were on my leatherman squirt. Super neat lightweight tool. The squirt also has the best nail file and curved nail cleaner I’ve used.
    4. This was a great overview of a ton of great multi tools from the cheap to expensive. Good to see and learn.
    5. I have to agree on the Victorinox info. I carry a camper everyday with whatever knife is applicable to that day’s chores. It seems like a constantly moving target. I’ve transitioned from heavy full-size multi tools and now prefer the lighter weight versions.
    6. What is up with the “pulling your thumb mail off test? Good god!?!? Haha. I too dislike when the smaller pliers do not perform but I do not pull on my fingernails to verify if one can be yanked out or not. Interesting comment but I am not sure it makes me want to hang out. Lol
    7. Happy to see the channel rebuilding and putting out good content.

  • @alanjhornung7077
    @alanjhornung7077 Год назад

    Started in1992 with LEATHERMAN PST , Super Tool , Core , ST300 and Rebar .

  • @manuelhung7571
    @manuelhung7571 10 месяцев назад

    I have a Gerber Centre Drivee, Gerber ArmBar, B/BURY 22-in-1, Leatherman Surge and lastly the Victorinox Swiss Champ. All have different uses for me and earn their place.
    Here in the UK, SOG are very difficult to find which is very annoying as there are a couple of models I want to purchase.
    You have a great collection.

  • @TheGrenadier97
    @TheGrenadier97 Год назад +1

    My multitool everyday is a Victorinox Swisschamp. Packed with things i need and not quite need, but compact and lighter compared to plier-based multitools.

    • @nmende00
      @nmende00 Год назад

      Every SAK needs an ultra tac clip. I have one on my Trekker, my classic SD, my swiss army compact and my Rebar.
      Look up:
      UltraTac Deep Carry Pocket Clip. For $4 you have a deep carry multitool. Works great on gerber armbar too.

  • @sociopathmercenary
    @sociopathmercenary 4 месяца назад

    1/4-in bit driver and replaceable cutters are top of my list.

  • @jayr526
    @jayr526 Год назад

    I've been carryint the Skeletool for years.But I still love my Wave+ and my Surge.

  • @skittles7001
    @skittles7001 Год назад

    Awesome video, nice to see knives that NY allows.

  • @simonh6371
    @simonh6371 Год назад +1

    Like my Farmer X too, good when carried with Knipex Cobra XS...that's a capable setup as good as most Leathermans, if you don't need wire cutters or file. So an outdoor toolset. If I'm at home or just local in the city I pair it up with a Climber, but a Super Tinker is probably a better option.
    The 93mm alox have a few advantages over the celidor (plastic) scaled models. Not just that the scales are sturdier and stronger, the liners on them are made from Nickel Silver as opposed to Aluminium, the reamer is inline, the blade and opener/screwdriver are thicker, and the backsprings are stronger, because they don't have to accomodate backtools. 93mm alox Victorinox are based on the old Soldier model (now Pioneer) which was issued to the Swiss military for the best part of 50 years which is good pedigree imo. I know people across the pond may joke about the Swiss military but it's not for nothing they haven't been invaded for centuries. Many years ago a Prussian General was invited to watch the Swiss Army on manoeuvres. He was impressed and asked the Swiss commander how many men were in the Swiss Army. The Swiss officer replied 500,000. The Prussian asked him what he would do if he sent 1 million of his soldiers to invade, and the Swiss officer replied ''each of my men will fire two shots, and then go home''.

  • @Ulf_H
    @Ulf_H Год назад +9

    As in most such tests you are missing the tool that beats all: The Victorinox Swiss Tool and the Swiss Tool spirit!

    • @googleuser6635
      @googleuser6635 Год назад +4

      Those are 2 mediocre tools. If there is nothing else, then they will have to suffice.

    • @xRedXLV
      @xRedXLV Год назад

      Believe they should be included

    • @clintwestwood3539
      @clintwestwood3539 Год назад

      @@googleuser6635If they are mediocre, Leatherman surge is good only as a paper weight at that point 😂

    • @googleuser6635
      @googleuser6635 Год назад

      @@clintwestwood3539 Maybe you build dollhouses, but the swiss tool and spirit are basically toys. They have been persistent failures, every time I have tried to use one. I had to keep going back to get a real multi-tool. Actually, sometimes, I have used the Surge, but I have many multi-tools tgat succeed where Victorinox fails.
      If Victorinox made good multi-tools, none of the other multi-tools would exist. Leatherman Tools came into existence due to the failures, inadequacies, and general uselessness of Victorinox. Victorinox then tried to copy Leatherman. Leatherman still has the number one best-selling multi-tool on the market. Period. In the span of a few years, Leatherman caught, surpassed, and far outsold Victorinox, who had almost a decade head start. That is quite a testimony to Leatherman, and a decouncement of Victorinox. Victorinox has been trying to catch up, and does make some toy-like copies, much like WorkPro, Nextool, etc.
      As for quality, Victorinox toys arrive all slimy and nasty. The design of tools rather precludes function. They break. Victorinox' "warranty" is useless. They never fix anything. The toy is gone for months at a time. Like I said, Victorinox: a fail at everything.
      If you have any evidence to the contrary, you have failed to produce it, but it is your perogative to be a victorinox fanboy. On the usefullness scale...well, if you are actually even able to use a tool, I hope you are able to do something useful.

    • @clintwestwood3539
      @clintwestwood3539 Год назад

      @@googleuser6635 😂😂😂 did you seriously wrote an essay on multitools, maybe I’m building dollhouses, but it’s still better than having no job and nothing to do rather than upping that blood pressure.
      Careful! Your heart can only handle so much, chill a bit and sip on the biberon
      Leatherman is still low quality tool used by low quality tools, nothing changes even after your love letter

  • @ClaimsDepartment85
    @ClaimsDepartment85 Год назад

    I left my “dedicated” truck tool box in another vehicle while on a 4 hr trip one time. My throttle cable gave out on the highway at 70mph and my soul nearly slipped out my cornhole. I had a cheep gerber multi nestled deep in the bottom of the middle console. I made the temp repair in a pluckers parking lot. The only thing I regret more than leaving the tool box behind is deciding to risk it all again and eat at pluckers. The multi secured the W, And I’ll never forget it.

  • @chrisgibson6810
    @chrisgibson6810 Год назад

    Great video, just a heads up. The centredrive does have a bit storage feature on the inside of the handles. Only one though

  • @RenovationDaily
    @RenovationDaily Год назад +1

    I received a Leatherman Kick (discontinued) years ago and always have it in my bag. I find that I probably need scissors more than pliers (when pulling out my knife may be a bit much). Anyone have any experience with something like the Micra? Wouldn't be too much to add and just have both (in a bag, not pocketed).

  • @JKLauderdale
    @JKLauderdale 8 месяцев назад +1

    Leatherman Crunch user, the locking pliers have been a godsend on too many jobsites to ever leave home without it.

  • @olleaberg7271
    @olleaberg7271 Год назад

    Tip on the “bar of steel that fits in the T-shank”, you could take a bosch saw blade and file down the teeth on the saw and that's that.

  • @DylanLey
    @DylanLey Год назад +2

    Leatherman Free P2 has been my edc for 3 years now!

  • @TheDarmach
    @TheDarmach Год назад

    Check out Victorinox Sportsman - it's mroe useful than tinker, despite not having a dedicated philips. You can unscrews most PH screws with smaller "dullblade/file" of the Sportsman, and you can do a lot of things with it too, like prying plastic cases (not dulling/risking the blade)

  • @rognuald9007
    @rognuald9007 Год назад +1

    I always carry a SAK SD in the fifth pocket. I have other multi tools but that one gets used the most.

  • @auginater4200
    @auginater4200 Год назад +1

    I'm rocking a leatherman wave plus with a Milwaukee fastback 6in1 boxcutter. Will likely get some micro Knipex pliers and a little flashlight to add to my edc as the wave + pliers don't hold too well but I'd rather have the needle nose without that option and just get the knipex

  • @debaser71
    @debaser71 Год назад +1

    thanks, imo scissors are the most useful for me

  • @supperwelder
    @supperwelder Год назад

    I daily my leatherman surge with the pocket clip in one of my left pockets. mostly the back pocket I use the original leather sheath it came with to hold the complete bit kit with the ratcheting extender the extra file thing a couple t shank jig saw blades a cheap box cutter (as a back up to my fastback)and a mini flashlight on my belt😸😸😸

  • @tombstone12432
    @tombstone12432 Год назад +4

    what abotut the "swiss tool" of victorinox ???

  • @cwalker228
    @cwalker228 11 месяцев назад

    Really nice video! I have several multi tools but also carry a knife every day. I’ve never once used the scissors on one of these because I assumed they were poorly made and l, well… knife, lol. What do you all use the scissors for?

  • @satinsangel1688
    @satinsangel1688 Год назад +2

    Gerber Armbar is literally the perfect everyday carry for me because I'm a pocket carry, EXCEPT that the drive doesn't lock so it's snapped back on my hand more times than I can count. 😮‍💨 I wish they'd fix that ... All I want out of pocket carry is a knife, driver, and scissors that LOCK.

  • @cap9322
    @cap9322 Год назад

    I combine my Leatherman TOOL and a Swiss Army knife tinker with the scissors, for a full range of tools and to equal my pockets.

  • @paulsopes4501
    @paulsopes4501 Год назад

    Nice piece of work bud. What did you use to polish the blade after the etch?

  • @CloudsOnTheSun
    @CloudsOnTheSun 4 месяца назад

    I’m a huge fan the right tool for the job.
    Personally, I use Swiss Army is my go-to, I don’t require something large in my pocket or my side as an extra edc.
    The smallest SA to the SA huntsman. Is good enough for me.

  • @Luk_at_me
    @Luk_at_me Год назад +1

    Leatherman Surge + Gerber Dual Force = Perfect combo for me (both in my edc pouch).

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  Год назад +3

      That pouch must be heavy! -George

    • @Luk_at_me
      @Luk_at_me Год назад

      @@BladeHQ And unfortunately is, that's only cons of that 😒 I carry it in my backpack so isn't that important at the end 😏

  • @stephenlim2852
    @stephenlim2852 12 дней назад

    I have a mutitool in my haversack, which I carry every day. For the last 10 years, I had never had the chance to use it.

  • @levelwu
    @levelwu 7 месяцев назад +2

    Wave needs a major redesign, when used as pliers it will bite your palm where the grips come together 20:54. You can't back away enough if you want grip strength, never again.

  • @petercannova5026
    @petercannova5026 11 месяцев назад

    if you replace the Swiss army knife eighter the toothpick or the tweezers with the FERRAL Rod -- then using the notch on the Bottle opener you will get a great spark

  • @MrJ8969
    @MrJ8969 Год назад

    i carry my Leatherman Skeletool CX love the thing!

  • @osowgreen1
    @osowgreen1 Год назад

    There is an extra bit inside centerdrive. Smaller bit that can be exchanged back and forth. Just letting you know.

  • @williamjackson6316
    @williamjackson6316 Год назад +7

    Aw, left out the Swisstools

  • @RS4393
    @RS4393 Год назад

    I have a GERBER I carry at work and Leatherman wave+ for off work. Love both of them. I barely got my headphones off in time to avoid that damn whistle though....

  • @samuelray5965
    @samuelray5965 Год назад

    I daily a Leatherman signal, victorinox classic, and often have a gerber pocket clip as my wallet… I flirt with all the sides… gotta say the signal is a beast for outdoors type stuff. I use the pommel all the time.

  • @joselopezgutierrez2070
    @joselopezgutierrez2070 9 месяцев назад

    Great review, thank you!

  • @onsquare3rd537
    @onsquare3rd537 6 месяцев назад

    Great tips thank you it's helped me out with my choices. Regards Cliff.

  • @donswaney3043
    @donswaney3043 Год назад

    Gret video thanks. I was wondering if there are any multi tools without a knife blade. I'm a teacher and would really like to have one at work but knives are not allowed on campus. thanks

  • @disco4535
    @disco4535 Год назад +1

    Anyone have experience with the Gerber Center Drive? Just curious how durable it is and how well made the bits in the set actually are.

  • @balduran2003
    @balduran2003 21 день назад

    Victorinox also has several models that have bit drivers with built in bit sets.

  • @slocavky
    @slocavky Год назад

    Just got a Leatheman free p2 the other day. Really like it so far..

  • @jasonscott6906
    @jasonscott6906 Год назад

    Great video George

  • @colcourtney5545
    @colcourtney5545 Год назад

    Shout out to the Leatherman Wingman. Has not failed me yet. Love it.

  • @j.m.youngquist419
    @j.m.youngquist419 7 месяцев назад

    Great review and information

  • @kimnielsenthewordyvikingett159

    I started out with a Leatherman and as soon as it went sideways when I tried to cut a wire I switched to Gerber because you can pull the Jaws apart with the Gerber if that happens but the Leatherman just wants to close back up!!!! When they get stuck with a thick wire between the Jaws. And if you're far away from any extra tools you're pretty much ********* but with the Gerber at least you can pull them apart and be on your merry way!!!!

  • @secondintime1118
    @secondintime1118 8 месяцев назад

    Great overview. Thanks

  • @laurelrunlaurelrun
    @laurelrunlaurelrun Год назад

    Man, SOG with some great multi-tool design! I didn't know.

  • @honestabe1940
    @honestabe1940 5 месяцев назад

    Great job!