@@txtoolcrib awl,scissors,chisel or chisel bits, full size 3d Phillips or 3d Phillip's bit. Place for tweezers, I can go on and on ....that is why they will never make the perfect multitool.
TX Tool Crib On mine, MUT stands for ‘mutilated’ by now... Where I live you can’t carry a blade without a real good reason. So I’ve taken off the knife and replaced it with the big scissors from a surge, the saw on the other side I replaced with the T-shank holder from that same surge. The file is on there all the time, and I sharpened the edge of that file to work as a box cutter, without being a real knife... Where the MUT carries the 2 bits, I only use one, and in that spot I put some tweezers (both Victorinox and Leatherman from Style work). The little hook used to keep the MUT from falling open acts to keep those tweezers secure in there. Lastly I sharpened a small point on the punch, so now I have a removabale ‘pin’ to start nails for example or poke little holes in ballooons, whatever you fancy. As main bit I use the glass breaker from the Skeletool RX rescue tool, you can buy those seperate if you look around a bit. The reason I stick to the MUT is mainly the hammer-cutter combo, whereas the Signal has a hammer but no cutter... As I said: I mutilated the poor thing comlpletely, but it works for my mondane urban needs :)
It’s a good build and design. I was in the Marines, I’ve handled the MUT, I was supply so didn’t have the need for it. Some of our amors used them regularly for maintenance and they loved it. The tool that I used was the Wave.
Your appreciation for service members is really cool and it is something you don’t see all the time. Speaking from a service member point of view. I’m also currently stationed at fort Campbell. -Charles
I don’t understand the need for the saw. But with the strap cutter built into the pommel, I guess it makes sense. The punch also unscrews and we can screw on our cleaning rods to the MUT.
Excellent review as usual sir. I always appreciate how your reviews keep the intended user/context of use in mind. And this one is no different. As a former Marine, I can definitely say that this tool would be a must have with my kit. Went to a Bass Pro to handle it and you are absolutely right about the robust locking spring for the bits. I didn't know about the spring and was surprised at how secured the bit was when trying to extract it. And I agree with the clip being appropriately designed. When pocketing and clipping multitools, its nice to have a robust clip for insert behind molle loops without fear of bending or snapping. As a service member, I can't say enough about how encouraging it is to have the support and appreciation of Americans like yourself. It is an honor to serve this country that gave me and my family so much. My parents were children during the Korean War. My dad had to flee his village from the N. Koreans; my mom's father was hunted as a person of interest by NK - now we're Americans; if it weren't for direct American intervention in Korea, 51 million Koreans in S. Korea and millions more around the world, my family included, wouldn't be enjoying the benefits of liberty, democracy, and capitalism, and the world wouldn't have the products and innovation from the likes of Samsung, LG, Hyundai, Kia, ..etc). God Bless America. My youngest brother is in Marine Corps Recruit Depot grinding to earn the title. He is expected to graduate in March 2020 and will head off to Marine combat training in Pendleton thereafter. I would like to submit him for the giveaway. Joseph K. MCRD San Diego Thank you again for your contribution and keep up the great work.
True freedom is in Europe, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Spain, not in a country where you are fanatic of the police, violence, weapons, religion and flags. In Italy the flags and the crucifix are prohibited in schools, in the USA they are mandatory! United states country of freedom ??? hahahaha You have dozens of times people in prison per inhabitant, than any European country. the life of an American almost always meets the prison or the army. things unknown to us Europeans. you are the ruin of the world. the end of labor rights, trade unions, the left. you are the end of freedom. An American cannot even dream of the freedom to live in France or Italy ... freedom from the control of the government and security agencies!
in Italy and France, when there is a military parade, people take to the streets and don't want it. protest! All universities and schools protest against the military! in the usa when there is a military parade everyone is happy. in Europe everyone thinks with his own head. in america you have only one big brain that says "homeland, god, family". You are 200 years behind !!
@@fc436 "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana (Born 16 December 1863 in Madrid, Spain - died 26 September 1952 in Rome, Italy). 🤔
Haven't got the MUT but I've got the signal, considering getting the MUT even though I'm not a gun guy because the onboard bit storage is a huge plus for me since I prefer carrying with the biner from a belt loop over having a sheathe and I figure the gun tools and hammer would make pretty good persuaders for assorted prying tasks. From my experience with the Signal, I don't find that the main use for the handle lock is for the hammer, generally my grip will keep it closed while I'm pounding something. Where it really comes in handy is to keep it closed while carrying it with the biner, otherwise the Signal will just flop open. Upside to that is the Signal is loose enough that it is great for one handed operation. I can unclip it, then either deploy the blade one handed, or open up the pliers butterfly knife style. Not sure if that would work with the MUT, but it looks like it could.
Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to recognize those that put it all on the line each day for us. That’s very generous of you Ben. Maybe as the channel grows we can all chip in on a fundraiser to help more. -Travis
I’m sure this has been commented before but the reason the pliers are skinnier is because they are the perfect size to pull the pin out of the bolt carrier group when disassembling and reassembling. The mut has been my favorite Leatherman so far and I have it strapped to my range bag at all times. I also take it camping with me. The disassembly punch also works on Glock licking block pins
I have a MUT and the truth is I have no use for it other than it's in my collection. I purchased it in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and no I'm not a former military I was over there as a contractor. The MUT was a must-have when I first laid eyes on it. I got it and I'm glad I did. Thank you for the review.
Love your videos and appreciate your knowledge and experience with these kinds of tools. I'd like to suggest that you do some videos on maintenance, care and adjusting some of the tools. Things like how to sharpen the blades and what you use, how to lubricate the joints and mechanisms and what you use, how to adjust tensions if possible or maybe even some customizations. I would find that information very helpful and interesting.
Thanks so much for sharing, after EDCing the Leatherman Skeletool for some time I was looking for a bigger MT that I could specifically go to the range with. This is absolutely perfect.
I'm presently stationed at Fort Sam Houston. Since luck usually isn't on my side, I likely won't win the give away. Though I would like to thank for the give away. You say it's an empty gesture but genuine appreciation is never in empty gesture. At least in my book. I would like to thank you for your content and your thoughts on the equip you review and its use. I personally have been trying to build out my tool sets for home, EDC, car, etc. and you have been a consistent trusted source of information. I don't get to use a lot of tools often enough to have the perspective and experience you have and I value your thoughts in this arena. Also, made it in at view 9959. Let me just squeeze in here...
Today is your lucky day! Congratulations on winning the Leatherman MUT! I ask that you email me at txtoolcrib@gmail.com. I will need a redacted copy of your most recent LES to determine your active status, name, and mailing address. Once again, congratulations!
My son is a “Master at arms” in the US NAVY and this would be a perfect tool for him. I handed down my very first Letherman which was one of the first Letherman tools and the Mut will be the next one I give him. Great review.
I bought one back when they first came out…I believe 2011 or 2012. Had to warranty the pin punch, as it would not open for some odd reason. With that all said, I’ll give my .02$. I work in maintenance, and this multi tool lived in my pocket for 7 years. Saved me many trips back to the shop to get another tool from my tool box, especially on service calls in the field. Used the saw a hundred different times for cutting tubing, hose, plastic, fiberglass. It’s heavy duty enough that you can reef on the pliers like you would a good set of knipex cobras. It’s held up to almost 10 years of use and I have no qualms about it. I’d like to see a small pair of scissors that could be used as an accessory like the long bits, maybe store them in the molle pouch. Other than that, I would grab my MUT over just about every other leatherman I owned, when working maintenance.
The serrated blade is important to active troops as most clothing and articles of apparel is nylon or synthetic materials including cords and ropes. Hc420 is easier to sharpen those serrations. Many will disagree but many will agree. It’s a opinion.
Great review on the MUT. Being former military a 24 year veteran. I have used the MUT and the three Gerber AR cleaning kits that the military buys. Price wise the MUT win’s hands down. But for functionality because the Gerber’s are designed just for the AR and the military spares no money on them. The MUT has other things like the saw and strap cutter built in it. Where with the Gerber’s you need to use the MP600 or the issued strap cutters on for anything else.
I wish I had known this existed while I was in the infantry. This would have been infinitely more useful than the Gerber Diesel I had. I know there isn't anywhere to add it in, but an awl would also be something to have on there. Companies like Leatherman think about the needed mechanics of a tool for mechanical things, but fieldcraft is a more prevalent need. Really, you probably need to carry two tools altogether, but maybe there is a way to add just a couple more. Or, make a combo, like a military version of the Raptor tool to be sold with the MUT. If there was a way to also have something to do some hardcore prying, like a nail puller, and an awl, I can't think of anything else I would have needed.
I just bought both the Mut & the Crunch at the same time. I looked up reviews for functions of them b/4 I injured myself with them. You did a much better job than Nutnfancy in your presentation than he did & usually he is very concise. I bought the Crunch based on your review of it. I kinda new about the Mut, but checked in with you to get the fine details about it. Outstanding work on both reviews. I'm glad that I'm a sub.
Surprisingly, both bit kits fit in that slot in the XL molle sheath with my Wave. I keep the extender bit on one side under the elastic and a streamlight microstream on the other side.
Had the MUT been around back in the 80's, my Buck 112 would have been spared the embarrassment of hammer duties. I sharpened the rod into a point and use the brass scraper as an awl. I need to check, but it may be possible that the black oxide version is not serrated, Love the MUT!
Thanks for this great video! I like many of the others, too. The pliers are awesome and those I use by far the most. I changed out the torx/hex long shank for two hex bits from the bit kit (as those work with my scope and bipod) since they fit very nicely in tandem inside the long slot, locking with the pushpin as with the original long shank bit. Also I added a third bit in the side bit holder, so I now have a total of five bits (ten applications) to use with the MUT while underway (as I don't carry the bit kit or molle). The punch also fits nicely (not in use often, though - but good to know it works when needed). Yes it's big and heavy, but the additional weight gives it that extra punch when using the hammer! Love this tool...
Has not reached the 10k views but, you are doing a great thing by giving the tool away to a service member. It is a very nice token...keep up the good work
I would love to see a 'general use' MUT version with 4 main locking tools as I find the design really cool and the hammer very practical. I have seen some seriously modified MUT on YT, but while one can do a lot, adding tools with locking mechanism is most likely beyond a doable DIY modificaiton.
Great review but you i wouldn't say it is specific for the military .I just used it to fix my trimmer and in the process i used the wire cutter, the disassembly punch,the bottle opener and the phillips oh and the knife to peel and orange after i got done with the trimmer.But it does have tools specific for weapons.
Although im all about guns what made me get the surge was the lack of a can opener. Very rarely need it but when you have it it saves a lot of nerve of trying to open the can with the knife. Since i sliced open my palm when i was little i really want to have one on me. Also thinking if i could get the scraping tool on the surge instead of the serrated blade. Because for weapon maintenance surge with a bit kit is completely enough but the scraper would be a nice quality of life addition.
My favorite Leatherman of all time is the Super Tool 300. My favorite lower brand is the Ozark Trail Multiforce. My preference for the Super Tool 300 is the fact that it's large, and fits my hand better. I'm no snob, I collect any multi-tool that looks like a good quality offering, but I avoid the Gerber stuff entirely (their blades are a nightmare to resharpen). I like your reviews, you really get into it, and for a "gear junkie" that is just my kind of thing.
I very much appreciate you gratefulness for our Military and the sacrifices they make daily. You made gracious gift of this tool, pending 10, 000 views of the video. It was published in January you have a little over 6000 views now. Is there a possibility that you would go ahead and gift the tool? I’m not asking for it. I’m no longer out military and I have one already. Great videos. I’m looking at purchasing a OHT and you video gave me some good information.
Thank you for these excellent videos. I am looking for my first (only?) multitool and actually find the MUT very interesting, even though I am not anywhere close to the target group. I am wondering whether it would be possible to store 2 x two short flat bits instead of the two long ones.
You know what? I got done with this video and I thought the exact same thing. I was hoping you guys wouldn’t notice that. I also forgot to specify the weight of this tool. I’ll get better, I promise.
Thanks for putting these videos together. I've been in the market to buy a new one (currently using a 4 yr old Charge) and invariably come back to your videos. I'm an old Navy dailor and personally, I'd like to see a MT that has things that would've been useful to me back then. Like adding a fid for one thing. Maybe other tools for working with line and that might appeal to people with boats.
retired army here actually retired national guard 2 trips to iraq i my career was a lowly infantry and armor officer but i can home and all my guys did as well i would have sacrificed everything for them to return to their lives......damn i still love those troops
I don't even have a gun and don't plan to buy one and I just bought a Leatherman MUT. I love the saw and the hammer. But I would love to have other tools instead of the two dedicated to guns maintenance
The MUT seems like a great tool and I hope it has helped people in the Service to do their job better but they really need to put that hammer on another tool that is based around maintenance/construction. How many times have we all used our multi-tool as a hammer when it really wasn't designed to do that sort of thing? I know I have.
I use a pick awl alot , I bet I can shape the disassembly punch into one. I've seen people buy the extended bit drivers and shape them into awls or small blades and use them on other Leathermans .
If the MUT came with different tools, I would buy it. I do like the Hammer and clip attachment but I feel that there could have been better tools on it. The punch I would prefer to have a pointed tip, it's just a dull pin that unscrews, I just don't find these tools that useful, there's no wow factor. I'll stick with the Surge.
Wish I could put that bronze awl on my other tools, and I feel like a wave or surge style file would suit this one well since it made to predominantly work with things that are metal
Great video! Please make a comparison video between the Mut and the Skeletool as there is an obvious lineage there. Then start a movement to convince Leatherman to make a civilian hybrid version. That would be cool.
They should. There are quite a few ways they could go that would garner a lot of public interest. Seems like Leatherman management has their own ideas these days though.
Yeah Ben I concur..the Leatherman MUT is the mack daddy of weapons based maintenance multitools...I love mine and with a sleeve of metric hex wrench bits I can actually assemble and do most repairs on bicycles! Really enjoyed your review buddy...
Unless you need a scissors this seems to have everything one could need. If you could change the bronze scrapper to a more durable one in order to use it as it awl, that would make it even more awesome. This is the first Leatherman I have seen that actually interests me, does the bit extender that the Leatherman Wave utilizes work with the MUT?
A very nice gesture Ben. Always loved the Mut (Military Utility Tool)? But could not justify a purchase as I myself do not own an AR-style weapon. If I did though, I would most certainly own the Mut as well. Nice vid!
Thank you for supporting the ultimate patriots. Would the MUT sheath be compatible with the Surge to hold the saw blade, file, and accessories such as hacksaw blade?
You should do a review of the roxon multi tool on amazon. It is a cheaper multi tool and I know it wont replace your surge but the extra large scissors plus pliers is kinda cool
jarrett Sroka I’m heading across the country to work tomorrow, so it will be a few weeks until I will be able to get the videos out on those. Got a bunch more that I will be test driving over the next few weeks as well.
K. I was going to say anyways that'd be cool if you used one of them at work to really put it to the test and see what it's made of. If it's got a tool set that would work for you
@@txtoolcrib in Europe we live much more peace, without weapons and with far fewer crimes, fewer people in prison and much lighter sentences and without the death penalty. Your weapons and your medieval justice system only cause violence.
F C well I usually don’t like to get into these debates, but I have to at least respond. You seem like a pacifist, which is fine. That’s your right. Don’t kid yourself though. There are bad people in the world, evil people. Most times the only way to stop them is by force. While you may live in a fantasy world where everybody eats ice cream and sings Kumbaya, the world is not like that. Whether you choose to believe it or not, the world looks to America in times of need. I have a great amount of respect for other countries and their people. Make no mistake about it, the USA is the super power of the world. And I will not sit idly by and listen to America bashing. It would be in your interest to learn some history, because those that forget it are doomed to repeat it. If not for Americans, the world you know today would not exist. You should be thankful for that.
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They need to take the base of the mut and make an excellent normal model.
What tools would you like to see on a normal use model?
@@txtoolcrib awl,scissors,chisel or chisel bits, full size 3d Phillips or 3d Phillip's bit. Place for tweezers, I can go on and on ....that is why they will never make the perfect multitool.
I suppose you’re right. Finding the perfect multi tool is like finding a unicorn.
TX Tool Crib On mine, MUT stands for ‘mutilated’ by now...
Where I live you can’t carry a blade without a real good reason. So I’ve taken off the knife and replaced it with the big scissors from a surge, the saw on the other side I replaced with the T-shank holder from that same surge. The file is on there all the time, and I sharpened the edge of that file to work as a box cutter, without being a real knife...
Where the MUT carries the 2 bits, I only use one, and in that spot I put some tweezers (both Victorinox and Leatherman from Style work). The little hook used to keep the MUT from falling open acts to keep those tweezers secure in there.
Lastly I sharpened a small point on the punch, so now I have a removabale ‘pin’ to start nails for example or poke little holes in ballooons, whatever you fancy.
As main bit I use the glass breaker from the Skeletool RX rescue tool, you can buy those seperate if you look around a bit.
The reason I stick to the MUT is mainly the hammer-cutter combo, whereas the Signal has a hammer but no cutter...
As I said: I mutilated the poor thing comlpletely, but it works for my mondane urban needs :)
@@kimvandennoortgaete6214 Damn, that sounds excellent.
It’s a good build and design. I was in the Marines, I’ve handled the MUT, I was supply so didn’t have the need for it. Some of our amors used them regularly for maintenance and they loved it. The tool that I used was the Wave.
Your appreciation for service members is really cool and it is something you don’t see all the time. Speaking from a service member point of view. I’m also currently stationed at fort Campbell.
-Charles
Thank you sir, and thank you for your service. You are entered.
I don’t understand the need for the saw. But with the strap cutter built into the pommel, I guess it makes sense. The punch also unscrews and we can screw on our cleaning rods to the MUT.
The saw can be used to gather small limbs and branches for camoflaging vehicles, OPs, or yourelf.
@@benjihinsoniii those are good points. I was in a mech unit so my point of view is skewed.
Excellent review as usual sir. I always appreciate how your reviews keep the intended user/context of use in mind. And this one is no different. As a former Marine, I can definitely say that this tool would be a must have with my kit. Went to a Bass Pro to handle it and you are absolutely right about the robust locking spring for the bits. I didn't know about the spring and was surprised at how secured the bit was when trying to extract it. And I agree with the clip being appropriately designed. When pocketing and clipping multitools, its nice to have a robust clip for insert behind molle loops without fear of bending or snapping.
As a service member, I can't say enough about how encouraging it is to have the support and appreciation of Americans like yourself. It is an honor to serve this country that gave me and my family so much. My parents were children during the Korean War. My dad had to flee his village from the N. Koreans; my mom's father was hunted as a person of interest by NK - now we're Americans; if it weren't for direct American intervention in Korea, 51 million Koreans in S. Korea and millions more around the world, my family included, wouldn't be enjoying the benefits of liberty, democracy, and capitalism, and the world wouldn't have the products and innovation from the likes of Samsung, LG, Hyundai, Kia, ..etc). God Bless America.
My youngest brother is in Marine Corps Recruit Depot grinding to earn the title. He is expected to graduate in March 2020 and will head off to Marine combat training in Pendleton thereafter. I would like to submit him for the giveaway. Joseph K. MCRD San Diego
Thank you again for your contribution and keep up the great work.
So submitted. Thank you very much for your service to our country.
True freedom is in Europe, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Spain, not in a country where you are fanatic of the police, violence, weapons, religion and flags. In Italy the flags and the crucifix are prohibited in schools, in the USA they are mandatory! United states country of freedom ??? hahahaha You have dozens of times people in prison per inhabitant, than any European country. the life of an American almost always meets the prison or the army. things unknown to us Europeans. you are the ruin of the world. the end of labor rights, trade unions, the left. you are the end of freedom. An American cannot even dream of the freedom to live in France or Italy ... freedom from the control of the government and security agencies!
in Italy and France, when there is a military parade, people take to the streets and don't want it. protest! All universities and schools protest against the military! in the usa when there is a military parade everyone is happy. in Europe everyone thinks with his own head. in america you have only one big brain that says "homeland, god, family". You are 200 years behind !!
Churchill must be rolling in his grave right now!
@@fc436 "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
George Santayana (Born 16 December 1863 in Madrid, Spain - died 26 September 1952 in Rome, Italy).
🤔
Haven't got the MUT but I've got the signal, considering getting the MUT even though I'm not a gun guy because the onboard bit storage is a huge plus for me since I prefer carrying with the biner from a belt loop over having a sheathe and I figure the gun tools and hammer would make pretty good persuaders for assorted prying tasks.
From my experience with the Signal, I don't find that the main use for the handle lock is for the hammer, generally my grip will keep it closed while I'm pounding something. Where it really comes in handy is to keep it closed while carrying it with the biner, otherwise the Signal will just flop open. Upside to that is the Signal is loose enough that it is great for one handed operation. I can unclip it, then either deploy the blade one handed, or open up the pliers butterfly knife style. Not sure if that would work with the MUT, but it looks like it could.
Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to recognize those that put it all on the line each day for us. That’s very generous of you Ben. Maybe as the channel grows we can all chip in on a fundraiser to help more.
-Travis
That would be great.
I’m sure this has been commented before but the reason the pliers are skinnier is because they are the perfect size to pull the pin out of the bolt carrier group when disassembling and reassembling. The mut has been my favorite Leatherman so far and I have it strapped to my range bag at all times. I also take it camping with me. The disassembly punch also works on Glock licking block pins
You’re the first to bring that to my attention. I appreciate the insight.
By far the coolest most original multi tool ever made
I have a MUT and the truth is I have no use for it other than it's in my collection. I purchased it in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and no I'm not a former military I was over there as a contractor. The MUT was a must-have when I first laid eyes on it. I got it and I'm glad I did. Thank you for the review.
That looks like a fantastic tool. If I had an AR, I’d be all over it.
Good for you for doing the giveaway. That is a very generous offer.
It’s pretty awesome.
After seeing your review, I found myself absolutely have no use of it but still want one.
Love your videos and appreciate your knowledge and experience with these kinds of tools. I'd like to suggest that you do some videos on maintenance, care and adjusting some of the tools. Things like how to sharpen the blades and what you use, how to lubricate the joints and mechanisms and what you use, how to adjust tensions if possible or maybe even some customizations. I would find that information very helpful and interesting.
I will add that to the list. Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks so much for sharing, after EDCing the Leatherman Skeletool for some time I was looking for a bigger MT that I could specifically go to the range with. This is absolutely perfect.
I'm presently stationed at Fort Sam Houston. Since luck usually isn't on my side, I likely won't win the give away. Though I would like to thank for the give away. You say it's an empty gesture but genuine appreciation is never in empty gesture. At least in my book.
I would like to thank you for your content and your thoughts on the equip you review and its use. I personally have been trying to build out my tool sets for home, EDC, car, etc. and you have been a consistent trusted source of information. I don't get to use a lot of tools often enough to have the perspective and experience you have and I value your thoughts in this arena.
Also, made it in at view 9959. Let me just squeeze in here...
Today is your lucky day! Congratulations on winning the Leatherman MUT! I ask that you email me at txtoolcrib@gmail.com. I will need a redacted copy of your most recent LES to determine your active status, name, and mailing address. Once again, congratulations!
My son is a “Master at arms” in the US NAVY and this would be a perfect tool for him. I handed down my very first Letherman which was one of the first Letherman tools and the Mut will be the next one I give him. Great review.
Thank you sir.
I bought one back when they first came out…I believe 2011 or 2012. Had to warranty the pin punch, as it would not open for some odd reason. With that all said, I’ll give my .02$.
I work in maintenance, and this multi tool lived in my pocket for 7 years. Saved me many trips back to the shop to get another tool from my tool box, especially on service calls in the field. Used the saw a hundred different times for cutting tubing, hose, plastic, fiberglass. It’s heavy duty enough that you can reef on the pliers like you would a good set of knipex cobras. It’s held up to almost 10 years of use and I have no qualms about it. I’d like to see a small pair of scissors that could be used as an accessory like the long bits, maybe store them in the molle pouch. Other than that, I would grab my MUT over just about every other leatherman I owned, when working maintenance.
The serrated blade is important to active troops as most clothing and articles of apparel is nylon or synthetic materials including cords and ropes. Hc420 is easier to sharpen those serrations. Many will disagree but many will agree. It’s a opinion.
Makes perfect sense.
Great review on the MUT. Being former military a 24 year veteran. I have used the MUT and the three Gerber AR cleaning kits that the military buys. Price wise the MUT win’s hands down. But for functionality because the Gerber’s are designed just for the AR and the military spares no money on them. The MUT has other things like the saw and strap cutter built in it. Where with the Gerber’s you need to use the MP600 or the issued strap cutters on for anything else.
I wish I had known this existed while I was in the infantry. This would have been infinitely more useful than the Gerber Diesel I had. I know there isn't anywhere to add it in, but an awl would also be something to have on there. Companies like Leatherman think about the needed mechanics of a tool for mechanical things, but fieldcraft is a more prevalent need. Really, you probably need to carry two tools altogether, but maybe there is a way to add just a couple more. Or, make a combo, like a military version of the Raptor tool to be sold with the MUT. If there was a way to also have something to do some hardcore prying, like a nail puller, and an awl, I can't think of anything else I would have needed.
Yeah, you did the MUT. I apreciate that very much, thank you!
You’re very welcome.
I just bought both the Mut & the Crunch at the same time. I looked up reviews for functions of them b/4 I injured myself with them. You did a much better job than Nutnfancy in your presentation than he did & usually he is very concise. I bought the Crunch based on your review of it. I kinda new about the Mut, but checked in with you to get the fine details about it. Outstanding work on both reviews. I'm glad that I'm a sub.
That's quite a compliment, thank you.
The MUT bits work great with other models. The wrench and removable bit driver make a fine higher tourque wrench for more stubborn screws.
Surprisingly, both bit kits fit in that slot in the XL molle sheath with my Wave. I keep the extender bit on one side under the elastic and a streamlight microstream on the other side.
Same.
Had the MUT been around back in the 80's, my Buck 112 would have been spared the embarrassment of hammer duties. I sharpened the rod into a point and use the brass scraper as an awl. I need to check, but it may be possible that the black oxide version is not serrated, Love the MUT!
I'm sure I've seen a plain bladed mut.
Adam Lee Yes mine is a plain blade in black oxide.
I was unaware of that.
The MUT got me into MT about a year ago, in combination with a bit kit it's a very capable mini toolbox.
I’ve never carried mine, don’t really have any experience how good it would be in everyday life.
Thanks for this great video! I like many of the others, too.
The pliers are awesome and those I use by far the most. I changed out the torx/hex long shank for two hex bits from the bit kit (as those work with my scope and bipod) since they fit very nicely in tandem inside the long slot, locking with the pushpin as with the original long shank bit. Also I added a third bit in the side bit holder, so I now have a total of five bits (ten applications) to use with the MUT while underway (as I don't carry the bit kit or molle). The punch also fits nicely (not in use often, though - but good to know it works when needed). Yes it's big and heavy, but the additional weight gives it that extra punch when using the hammer! Love this tool...
Has not reached the 10k views but, you are doing a great thing by giving the tool away to a service member. It is a very nice token...keep up the good work
Thank you very much!
Just curious, have you found whom to donate your MUT to?
I did.
Really nice review. I'm currently deployed in Afghanistan as a Danish allied and I use a Surge as my EDC. The best tool when you have limited tools.
Thank you, I certainly agree with you about the Surge.
love the on-board bit storage and hammer. and i agree, it just looks cool too
I would love to see a 'general use' MUT version with 4 main locking tools as I find the design really cool and the hammer very practical. I have seen some seriously modified MUT on YT, but while one can do a lot, adding tools with locking mechanism is most likely beyond a doable DIY modificaiton.
Great review but you i wouldn't say it is specific for the military .I just used it to fix my trimmer and in the process i used the wire cutter, the disassembly punch,the bottle opener and the phillips oh and the knife to peel and orange after i got done with the trimmer.But it does have tools specific for weapons.
Although im all about guns what made me get the surge was the lack of a can opener. Very rarely need it but when you have it it saves a lot of nerve of trying to open the can with the knife. Since i sliced open my palm when i was little i really want to have one on me. Also thinking if i could get the scraping tool on the surge instead of the serrated blade. Because for weapon maintenance surge with a bit kit is completely enough but the scraper would be a nice quality of life addition.
My favorite Leatherman of all time is the Super Tool 300. My favorite lower brand is the Ozark Trail Multiforce. My preference for the Super Tool 300 is the fact that it's large, and fits my hand better. I'm no snob, I collect any multi-tool that looks like a good quality offering, but I avoid the Gerber stuff entirely (their blades are a nightmare to resharpen). I like your reviews, you really get into it, and for a "gear junkie" that is just my kind of thing.
Thank you, I really appreciate that. I especially appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos.
I very much appreciate you gratefulness for our Military and the sacrifices they make daily. You made gracious gift of this tool, pending 10, 000 views of the video. It was published in January you have a little over 6000 views now. Is there a possibility that you would go ahead and gift the tool? I’m not asking for it. I’m no longer out military and I have one already.
Great videos. I’m looking at purchasing a OHT and you video gave me some good information.
I’m actually considering keeping this one and gifting a brand new one instead when it reaches the 10,000 mark. Won’t be long now.
Great video. I’m in the same boat. I have no need for this tool, but I gotta have it!
Thank you for these excellent videos.
I am looking for my first (only?) multitool and actually find the MUT very interesting, even though I am not anywhere close to the target group. I am wondering whether it would be possible to store 2 x two short flat bits instead of the two long ones.
Hi Ben. This is the next on my list!🤗 . Nice video
Gracias mi amigo.
You have the best video reviews. I really enjoy watching . Thank you Sir . 🇺🇸🙏♥️
I agree, the engineering of this MT is very interesting.
Just got the EOD version, very nice as well.
The disassembly punch removes because it uses the same size threading as the cleaning rods for ARs and M4/M16
You know what? I got done with this video and I thought the exact same thing. I was hoping you guys wouldn’t notice that. I also forgot to specify the weight of this tool. I’ll get better, I promise.
@@txtoolcrib Love your videos and opinions on multi tools. I'm a nut for them but can't afford more than just my wave. Keep up the good work
John Ray yes sir, I will try. I appreciate you watching.
Thanks for putting these videos together. I've been in the market to buy a new one (currently using a 4 yr old Charge) and invariably come back to your videos. I'm an old Navy dailor and personally, I'd like to see a MT that has things that would've been useful to me back then. Like adding a fid for one thing. Maybe other tools for working with line and that might appeal to people with boats.
Like a marlin spike?
retired army here actually retired national guard 2 trips to iraq i my career was a lowly infantry and armor officer but i can home and all my guys did as well i would have sacrificed everything for them to return to their lives......damn i still love those troops
Thank you for your service to our country.
The wrench can be carried in the strap of the sheath. There is a slit in the strap next to the top of the lid for the sheath.
I learned that later on. Thank you though.
I don't even have a gun and don't plan to buy one and I just bought a Leatherman MUT. I love the saw and the hammer. But I would love to have other tools instead of the two dedicated to guns maintenance
What would be options you would like to see in it?
Hi, I'm wondering if the needle nose tip is flat or has serrations?
The MUT seems like a great tool and I hope it has helped people in the Service to do their job better but they really need to put that hammer on another tool that is based around maintenance/construction. How many times have we all used our multi-tool as a hammer when it really wasn't designed to do that sort of thing? I know I have.
Thank you for a very thorough review.
Man I wish I could get one of these today.. didn’t figure they would stop making them. I fear they are discontinued
I use a pick awl alot , I bet I can shape the disassembly punch into one.
I've seen people buy the extended bit drivers and shape them into awls or small blades and use them on other Leathermans .
I have seen that as well.
Add a carbide glass breaker bit to your main driver and this makes a nice little rescue tool with the strap cutter.
Excellent point!
TX Tool Crib, that’s how mine’s set up. I love it!
Such one will get on my war belt (its a range belt)
Commented before the end of the vid......Nice gesture ben. Good on you fella.
Thank you sir, very least I could do.
If the MUT came with different tools, I would buy it. I do like the Hammer and clip attachment but I feel that there could have been better tools on it. The punch I would prefer to have a pointed tip, it's just a dull pin that unscrews, I just don't find these tools that useful, there's no wow factor. I'll stick with the Surge.
Yeah, this one is more specialized. The Surge is the better all around multi tool in my opinion.
Buy the Leatherman Rail along with this! It's and extra $20 sold separately and it's specifically made for rifle/gun.
I will look into it. I have never really looked at the solid state tools that much.
Can you close the MUT; When one of the extended bits are installed in the bit driver holder?
Just bought one on ebay $150 new. After watching I just had to have one.
I'm gonna disagree with you on the half and half blade. I am not a fan so I went ahead and ground it down and reprofiled it into a nice straight edge.
Did you try to strip wires using the strap cutter?
good for you ben!!!!
Thanks.
Wish I could put that bronze awl on my other tools, and I feel like a wave or surge style file would suit this one well since it made to predominantly work with things that are metal
Samuel Lacavera that would be pretty sweet.
Great video! Please make a comparison video between the Mut and the Skeletool as there is an obvious lineage there. Then start a movement to convince Leatherman to make a civilian hybrid version. That would be cool.
They should. There are quite a few ways they could go that would garner a lot of public interest. Seems like Leatherman management has their own ideas these days though.
Can you tell my wife that 5” is a monster?
Did I miss you covering the actual tools?
Also I suggest the sog power access deluxe, I messed with one at academy but didn't get to test. Looks neat and comes with lots of accessories
I’ll check it out
Yeah Ben I concur..the Leatherman MUT is the mack daddy of weapons based maintenance multitools...I love mine and with a sleeve of metric hex wrench bits I can actually assemble and do most repairs on bicycles! Really enjoyed your review buddy...
Thank you sir
Don Bandurski USMC 1998-2002
Thank you for your service to our country.
Which do you think is better the MUT or Supertool 300M for carry?
Well done video Mr. Ben.
Thank you very much.
Has anyone tried to put multiple small bits in the long bit slots?
finally my fav mut on review
Sorry it took so long.
TX Tool Crib better late than never, thank you ben, the best multitool reviewer here in youtube
Well thank you very much I appreciate it.
oughta get aa AR BRUDDA. you wont regret it especially in these times just saying
Unless you need a scissors this seems to have everything one could need. If you could change the bronze scrapper to a more durable one in order to use it as it awl, that would make it even more awesome. This is the first Leatherman I have seen that actually interests me, does the bit extender that the Leatherman Wave utilizes work with the MUT?
Yes, the bit extender will work with this tool.
the strap cutter on my mut has a wire edge from factory sharpening will it affect the cutting?
can i add that yellow whistle with the ferrocide spark maker?
This one does not have provisions for those.
A very nice gesture Ben. Always loved the Mut (Military Utility Tool)? But could not justify a purchase as I myself do not own an AR-style weapon. If I did though, I would most certainly own the Mut as well. Nice vid!
Thank you, I appreciate it. Least I could do.
i dont have an ar15 but the mut is my fav,
It is on a different level of cool.
TX Tool Crib yes it is, got it for the coolness factor which is 10/10
one view closer to the giveaway! :)
Yes sir.
Thank you for supporting the ultimate patriots. Would the MUT sheath be compatible with the Surge to hold the saw blade, file, and accessories such as hacksaw blade?
It would indeed. They even have these types of sheaths for smaller tool like the Wave and Charge as well.
У меня есть вопрос- у какого еще мультитула такие же мощные пассатижи, как у Surge?
Этот больше, но пассатижи у него такие же, или другие?
Can the punch replace a Glock tool?
You should do a review of the roxon multi tool on amazon. It is a cheaper multi tool and I know it wont replace your surge but the extra large scissors plus pliers is kinda cool
You are in luck. I just placed an order for all three of those models yesterday.
Awesome thanks
jarrett Sroka I’m heading across the country to work tomorrow, so it will be a few weeks until I will be able to get the videos out on those. Got a bunch more that I will be test driving over the next few weeks as well.
K. I was going to say anyways that'd be cool if you used one of them at work to really put it to the test and see what it's made of. If it's got a tool set that would work for you
The leatherman Mut makes me want to own a gun.
I hear ya.
Mul-taa--ee tool!!
Blade steel is 420HC buddy, by the way, not 428, love your video's
I’m fully aware what blade steel is used. I didn’t say 428.
@@txtoolcrib my mistake, must have misheard you, sorry about that :)
he said 420 BUDDY get ya ears fixed
@@peckerwood2945 ok buddy I had already apologised for the mistake...3 months ago!!!
@@speckledjim_ sorry bruddah
i replaced the small bit on my mut to a glass breaking bit
When you pick somebody asked for a DD-214. That way you will guarantee you will have a service member
Thank you very much.
You don't get a dd 214 until you get out
Expensive, heavy, bulky, completely useless to the everyday consumer… did I buy one?? You bet! 😂 because it’s just so damn cool!!!!
The mut makes me wish I had an AR instead of bolt action rifles
I hear ya.
SUPER vidéo !!!!! as usual...
Thank you very much.
@@txtoolcrib You're welcome
Shut up about the damn surge....
No
I easily broke my wrench, seems to be made of bad metal.
That's a shame. It would be nice if they made it out of D2.
Unfortunately, every American whose videos I admire is a fanatic of weapons ... but are you able to live peacefully without weapons ???
F C we are able to live peacefully, because we have weapons.
@@txtoolcrib in Europe we live much more peace, without weapons and with far fewer crimes, fewer people in prison and much lighter sentences and without the death penalty. Your weapons and your medieval justice system only cause violence.
@@txtoolcrib this is just the bible they teach you as a child but it is not the truth
F C well I usually don’t like to get into these debates, but I have to at least respond. You seem like a pacifist, which is fine. That’s your right. Don’t kid yourself though. There are bad people in the world, evil people. Most times the only way to stop them is by force. While you may live in a fantasy world where everybody eats ice cream and sings Kumbaya, the world is not like that.
Whether you choose to believe it or not, the world looks to America in times of need. I have a great amount of respect for other countries and their people. Make no mistake about it, the USA is the super power of the world. And I will not sit idly by and listen to America bashing. It would be in your interest to learn some history, because those that forget it are doomed to repeat it. If not for Americans, the world you know today would not exist. You should be thankful for that.
Just got one from a pawn shop for 30$
That’s a pretty awesome deal.