Personally I really appreciate the philips screwdriver that works with a 1/4 inch bit adapter. Being able to use regular bits is so much better than having to use these specialised ball detent bits.
Yes mostly those ball detent bits are just hard to come by. If at least they used wiha bits that would have been more accepable. Although the default bit set on the surge clones are fine but the wave clones is just 4 bits...
I need this titanium version with implements position as on Ozark Trail and t-shank adapter instead of the wood saw. It would be the ultimate multitool.
Yeah the leatherman that everyone wished but never got... Although I don't know if the older style of wave scissors were better or worse than the newer style... But they can go further with full outside tools.
there are so many good tools out there for a normal price. i would never buy a tool that cost more than 35-40 bucks. makes no sense whatsoever to me. paying 150-200+😂 yeah right. thank for the great vid as always.
@@MrJankert64 There is always variation within a population. However a lot of brands sells a lot of stuff more expensive towards european countries and that's not specific to american brands.
@@blade9292 to me it is not about any brand, but what i do with a specific tool. i just do not see any sense in using a 200+ dollar tool while at the same time i can do the very same job with a 15 dollar tool. then to me it is never about the tool, but to let others see what you spend on your tools. it is all show and tell. but if you are a fan of these things there is nothing wrong with spending a large amount of money, or if just have money to spend, all is good. me personally just can't get my brain around paying so much money, for something so not important. but like i said that is just me. thank you for your explanation, yes there is always variation in population. but ia Dutch so a real cheapskate.🤣
@@MrJankert64 Sure and I don't think you are a brand specific fanboy or something like that. Although in certain cases an expensive tool do more, in other cases it's not specifically the case aside of a certain quality or engineering... I get specific at times but the problem is in the world of multitools, certain multitools with a very low price can't do the same things as a moderate priced multitools.
I got a Ozarktrail Multiforce like 2 years ago and it's my go to emergency car multitool, I don't do a lot crazy work with it but I have used it over the years. I'm not planning on getting a new fullsized multitool till my ozarktrail breaks and the way it's been holding up I don't see it breaking anytime soon.
I bought the dl30 and the saw retainer break so I try for last time Chinese tool, the dl7 and if it break I gonna go with Leatherman warrantied product.
I can't live without the scissors. My household does not put scissors away, ever, and finding a pair is always a hassle. When I got my wave I always had it on my belt and still to this day carry one most places because it has scissors. I had other multi tools since then without scissors and they never get carried around. Every multi tool I carry with me has to have scissors just for home use basically. I don't think I ever used scissors at work, lol.
Wouldn't drop more than 50 for a Leatherman anymore... Got a LM Knifeless Rebar for 55 and I still feel like I got ripped off. Rusted with minimal water contact. What a joke.
I own both the swisstech and the shall 18 in 1 multitool, the swisstech i've got for $28 while the shall 18 in 1 is about half the price here in the philliphines for only about $15.
40 bucks or so for the harbor freight clone and multi force is around that too. Multiforce is a little fatter for the better bit holder, harbor freight's tool is close to wave and has a pretty nice gut hook/twine cutter/box opener added.
I think Leatherman saw the eventual deluge of cheap copies that would come with the patent reaching maturity. They are trying to get people to think of themselves as top of the line / premium. But in doing so missed a huge opportunity. Until they bring out unique new tools, Leatherman will keep falling behind. They are just too overpriced for the market. They forgot who thier customer base is. The average worker, as compared to the edc collector.
That and the squirt clones or even better a crunch clone ! Just tweaking the tool sets and sell the small stuff at 30$ and the crunch clone at 60$. People will go nuts and just buy the the tools 😊
Wonder if that new plier head is made of a better metal than the flissa/bilbury. It's a shame the plier head is made of such soft metal on those.. The hinge mechanism wears out well before the replaceable cutter blades would.
I would pick the SQT because it has a nicer plier head and the micro screwdriver. If you mean the Titanium model it doesn't have the pocket clip though.
This channel and maxlvledc are my sources for information on Multitools. I am only interested in Multitools that will accept standard 1/4 bits, like the SOG powerpint.
Have you ever looked at ganzo multitools. Their g302 was my first multitool ever. It's not the best but adequate as a backup. I used it a lot for the past 7 years and it still functions well.
You are giving out a lot of information. This would have been a better video if you skipped the tools that we not available anymore. If your viewers can't buy them, don't bog them down with information about them.
Leatherman went with proprietary screw driver bit... For this reason I boycott this product and the company unless they change their ways and provide a replacement part free of charge for all...
What we be a good basic multi tool,that won’t break the bank? Like a Sog power pint, leathermen bond etc. Just to put in my everyday carry bag. Retired lawenforcement not a great pension. thanks🪖
Probably a used Leatherman Wave is the best option because you can get them used on ebay for $50 or so if you wait long enough. Buying new, the Daicamping DL30 or the Bibury equivalent are about the best value for a larger heavier duty tool. The SQT I reviewed is far more capable than the Sog Powerpint and actually has more functions than the Leatherman Bond. If you want a more minimalist tool under 4" the Sog Powerpint is very good but again it is more of an oversized keychain multi tool. The Bond is a fantastic tool. You probably could get it used at a great bargain. Even an older Leatherman PST can be had for $25 on ebay if one waits long enough. So many great tools out there right now!!
Id still pick the bibury 19in1 for now. At $23 its damn near impossible to beat.
Personally I really appreciate the philips screwdriver that works with a 1/4 inch bit adapter. Being able to use regular bits is so much better than having to use these specialised ball detent bits.
Yes mostly those ball detent bits are just hard to come by.
If at least they used wiha bits that would have been more accepable.
Although the default bit set on the surge clones are fine but the wave clones is just 4 bits...
Congratulations on 2 yrs sir
Thank you!!
I would love to see one that trades the serrated blade for a diamond file on the outside accessible tools.
Me too!!!
I would like an utility blade instead of the knife.
I need this titanium version with implements position as on Ozark Trail and t-shank adapter instead of the wood saw. It would be the ultimate multitool.
That's a great idea!
Yeah the leatherman that everyone wished but never got...
Although I don't know if the older style of wave scissors were better or worse than the newer style...
But they can go further with full outside tools.
I just ordered the SQT 2048 last night. I’m excited to put it to use!
Fantastic!
Excellent review! Thank you very much for testing more affordable options.
Thanks for watching!
there are so many good tools out there for a normal price.
i would never buy a tool that cost more than 35-40 bucks.
makes no sense whatsoever to me. paying 150-200+😂 yeah right.
thank for the great vid as always.
Imagine being european and wishing for the Leatherman Arc...It's just 😅 or 😢
@@blade9292 imagine being American,
and thinking everybody materialistic.😅🤣
@@MrJankert64 There is always variation within a population. However a lot of brands sells a lot of stuff more expensive towards european countries and that's not specific to american brands.
@@blade9292 to me it is not about any brand, but what i do with a specific tool.
i just do not see any sense in using a 200+
dollar tool while at the same time i can do the very same job with a 15 dollar tool.
then to me it is never about the tool, but to let others see what you spend on your tools. it is all show and tell. but if you are a fan of these things there is nothing wrong with spending a large amount of money, or if just have money to spend, all is good.
me personally just can't get my brain around paying so much money, for something so not important. but like i said that is just me. thank you for your explanation, yes there is always variation in population. but ia Dutch so a real cheapskate.🤣
@@MrJankert64 Sure and I don't think you are a brand specific fanboy or something like that. Although in certain cases an expensive tool do more, in other cases it's not specifically the case aside of a certain quality or engineering...
I get specific at times but the problem is in the world of multitools, certain multitools with a very low price can't do the same things as a moderate priced multitools.
I got a Ozarktrail Multiforce like 2 years ago and it's my go to emergency car multitool, I don't do a lot crazy work with it but I have used it over the years. I'm not planning on getting a new fullsized multitool till my ozarktrail breaks and the way it's been holding up I don't see it breaking anytime soon.
Very cool!
happy 2yr anniversary dude 😁👍🏼
Thanks!!
I just added some Damascus cutters from ali, on my Arc! These things cut coat hanger like a champ! And they look Awesome!
Isn't that crazy! Mine do as well.
I bought the dl30 and the saw retainer break so I try for last time Chinese tool, the dl7 and if it break I gonna go with Leatherman warrantied product.
I can't live without the scissors. My household does not put scissors away, ever, and finding a pair is always a hassle. When I got my wave I always had it on my belt and still to this day carry one most places because it has scissors. I had other multi tools since then without scissors and they never get carried around. Every multi tool I carry with me has to have scissors just for home use basically. I don't think I ever used scissors at work, lol.
You can always get a nice secondhand Leatherman Wave for $60-70 generally online. That's a great deal!
Very true!
Wouldn't drop more than 50 for a Leatherman anymore... Got a LM Knifeless Rebar for 55 and I still feel like I got ripped off. Rusted with minimal water contact. What a joke.
I own both the swisstech and the shall 18 in 1 multitool, the swisstech i've got for $28 while the shall 18 in 1 is about half the price here in the philliphines for only about $15.
40 bucks or so for the harbor freight clone and multi force is around that too. Multiforce is a little fatter for the better bit holder, harbor freight's tool is close to wave and has a pretty nice gut hook/twine cutter/box opener added.
Sir, have you tried the bit adapters on the Philips of the Swiss tech and Workpro?
Check out my latest short video. Hopefully that helps.
I think Leatherman saw the eventual deluge of cheap copies that would come with the patent reaching maturity. They are trying to get people to think of themselves as top of the line / premium. But in doing so missed a huge opportunity. Until they bring out unique new tools, Leatherman will keep falling behind. They are just too overpriced for the market. They forgot who thier customer base is. The average worker, as compared to the edc collector.
@@timwingers Great points!
I want a leatherman, but it's so expensive with the tool set I'd like.
Why can't these companies make some juice clones!?
That and the squirt clones or even better a crunch clone !
Just tweaking the tool sets and sell the small stuff at 30$ and the crunch clone at 60$.
People will go nuts and just buy the the tools 😊
Yeah hopefully these companies are reading the comments so add another vote for a small version.
Wonder if that new plier head is made of a better metal than the flissa/bilbury. It's a shame the plier head is made of such soft metal on those.. The hinge mechanism wears out well before the replaceable cutter blades would.
Interesting question. I'm not sure.
The new SQT scales model vs shall? Pros and cons?
I would pick the SQT because it has a nicer plier head and the micro screwdriver. If you mean the Titanium model it doesn't have the pocket clip though.
This channel and maxlvledc are my sources for information on Multitools. I am only interested in Multitools that will accept standard 1/4 bits, like the SOG powerpint.
Thanks!!! Appreciate you watching!
thanks for showing
Have you ever looked at ganzo multitools. Their g302 was my first multitool ever. It's not the best but adequate as a backup. I used it a lot for the past 7 years and it still functions well.
I haven't yet.
Great video. Subscribed.
@@Elijah_Dove Thanks!
What’s your total collection of multi tools? 100+?
I think around 200.
$120 for a wave? they're $250 here in Oz. $350 for a surge. you can get a skeletool or sidekick for $190 though.
Wow!!!
are bibury any good?
Yes, they seem to be made in the same factory as many of these other tools.
@@hvacbudget8600 cheers
What model SQT is that?
SQT 2048 and 2048 A are the two latest models.
If they'd replace the serrated blade with the outside scissors rather than the large file that'd be about perfect.
I love Leatherman, but I only have one for a reason. And it's the original Supertool. Very old by today's standards.
That's cool!
You are giving out a lot of information. This would have been a better video if you skipped the tools that we not available anymore. If your viewers can't buy them, don't bog them down with information about them.
A multi-tool is more than itz price. K.i.A automobiles.
Leatherman went with proprietary screw driver bit... For this reason I boycott this product and the company unless they change their ways and provide a replacement part free of charge for all...
Sorry, but goolsbee has always been off on any analysis. He's a perfect fit for the present administration.
Leatherman lost me years ago. It's nothing but a name and a gimmick now.
What we be a good basic multi tool,that won’t break the bank? Like a Sog power pint, leathermen bond etc. Just to put in my everyday carry bag. Retired lawenforcement not a great pension. thanks🪖
Probably a used Leatherman Wave is the best option because you can get them used on ebay for $50 or so if you wait long enough.
Buying new, the Daicamping DL30 or the Bibury equivalent are about the best value for a larger heavier duty tool.
The SQT I reviewed is far more capable than the Sog Powerpint and actually has more functions than the Leatherman Bond. If you want a more minimalist tool under 4" the Sog Powerpint is very good but again it is more of an oversized keychain multi tool. The Bond is a fantastic tool. You probably could get it used at a great bargain. Even an older Leatherman PST can be had for $25 on ebay if one waits long enough. So many great tools out there right now!!