I usually depend on my big Swiss Army Knife (the Swiss Army Champ) for my minor tool needs, but having left that at home and being in another city helping a set up a house I thought maybe it was time to get a Leatherman multitool. This is the combination tool in which the pliers are a big component with screwdrivers, knives, can openers, etc., included. Upon getting to the local hardware I found there were several alternatives to the Leatherman that were quite a bit less expensive, so I was tempted to go with one of them. But in the end I settled with the Leatherman because I'd always heard they were good.
Later on I found out why. We had purchased a curtain rod that was too long. It needed to be cut shorter, and we didn't have time to find a hacksaw. So I decided to use the saw tool on the Leatherman for the job. I expected that sawing through a metal rod would ruin the tool (it's supposed to be for wood), but I didn't see any future need for it. Twenty minutes of grunting, the curtain rod was the correct length, and the saw tool still looked like new, not even dulled a bit. Whatever they make the tools of is a really hard, strong stainless steel; I'm really impressed.
I carry one of those when I backpack and keep one in the glove box of my cars but they are just to heavy and bulky to carry around all the time IMO. I'm still a Swiss army knife man.
I usually depend on my big Swiss Army Knife (the Swiss Army Champ) for my minor tool needs, but having left that at home and being in another city helping a set up a house I thought maybe it was time to get a Leatherman multitool. This is the combination tool in which the pliers are a big component with screwdrivers, knives, can openers, etc., included. Upon getting to the local hardware I found there were several alternatives to the Leatherman that were quite a bit less expensive, so I was tempted to go with one of them. But in the end I settled with the Leatherman because I'd always heard they were good.
Later on I found out why. We had purchased a curtain rod that was too long. It needed to be cut shorter, and we didn't have time to find a hacksaw. So I decided to use the saw tool on the Leatherman for the job. I expected that sawing through a metal rod would ruin the tool (it's supposed to be for wood), but I didn't see any future need for it. Twenty minutes of grunting, the curtain rod was the correct length, and the saw tool still looked like new, not even dulled a bit. Whatever they make the tools of is a really hard, strong stainless steel; I'm really impressed.
I usually depend on my big Swiss Army Knife (the Swiss Army Champ) for my minor tool needs, but having left that at home and being in another city helping a set up a house I thought maybe it was time to get a Leatherman multitool. This is the combination tool in which the pliers are a big component with screwdrivers, knives, can openers, etc., included. Upon getting to the local hardware I found there were several alternatives to the Leatherman that were quite a bit less expensive, so I was tempted to go with one of them. But in the end I settled with the Leatherman because I'd always heard they were good.
Later on I found out why. We had purchased a curtain rod that was too long. It needed to be cut shorter, and we didn't have time to find a hacksaw. So I decided to use the saw tool on the Leatherman for the job. I expected that sawing through a metal rod would ruin the tool (it's supposed to be for wood), but I didn't see any future need for it. Twenty minutes of grunting, the curtain rod was the correct length, and the saw tool still looked like new, not even dulled a bit. Whatever they make the tools of is a really hard, strong stainless steel; I'm really impressed.
I usually depend on my big Swiss Army Knife (the Swiss Army Champ) for my minor tool needs, but having left that at home and being in another city helping a set up a house I thought maybe it was time to get a Leatherman multitool. This is the combination tool in which the pliers are a big component with screwdrivers, knives, can openers, etc., included. Upon getting to the local hardware I found there were several alternatives to the Leatherman that were quite a bit less expensive, so I was tempted to go with one of them. But in the end I settled with the Leatherman because I'd always heard they were good.
Later on I found out why. We had purchased a curtain rod that was too long. It needed to be cut shorter, and we didn't have time to find a hacksaw. So I decided to use the saw tool on the Leatherman for the job. I expected that sawing through a metal rod would ruin the tool (it's supposed to be for wood), but I didn't see any future need for it. Twenty minutes of grunting, the curtain rod was the correct length, and the saw tool still looked like new, not even dulled a bit. Whatever they make the tools of is a really hard, strong stainless steel; I'm really impressed.
for a general handyman,a leatherman is a great tool,and the strongest available in most stores.
if your using a multitool constantly though,id go with the gerber.it locks easy and quick opens.though they arent as rugged as a leatherman.
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first the leatherman
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now the gerber
the gerber in the bottom picture is identical to one of the 2 common military issue ones.as stated before they are more tailored for quick use and quick function,which is why i prefer them,plus they open quick like a switchblade.
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