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What is everybodies favorite multi-tool or blade?
Feb 23rd, 2004 at 6:33pm
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Just wanted to get an idea of what everybody uses for a multi-tool. I have used quite a few in the past and when I get up in the morning or pack for a trip I always grab my Leatherman Wave and my SpyderCo clip blade.

Let's hear what your multi-tool of choice is?
  
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Reply #1 - Feb 23rd, 2004 at 10:45pm
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I've tried quite a few multi-tools in recent years, but haven't found one yet I like better than the old original Leatherman. It has a tough blade, nice torque on the pliers, good asst. of tools, and feels good in the hand. As for a fixed blade, I prefer the 4" drop point I made from an old file this past winter. Well, I will prefer it once I get a chance to use it...I hope.

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Reply #2 - Feb 23rd, 2004 at 10:50pm
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Well let's see,... I have a hemastat, needlenose pliars, and my teeth. Does that qualify? Wink

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Reply #3 - Feb 23rd, 2004 at 10:55pm
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Only counts if you can field strip a deer or fillet a northern with those....ah....interesting implements.

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Reply #4 - Feb 23rd, 2004 at 10:58pm
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Oh yeah, and my filet knife. But I thought that was automatic...

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Reply #5 - Feb 24th, 2004 at 12:33am
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Good old original Leatherman for me-
  
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Reply #6 - Feb 24th, 2004 at 12:36am
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I own a leatherman but I never bring it anymore.  I have a Swiss Army Knife on a lanyard with fingernail (fishline) clippers and then I keep a needlenose pliers and hemostats in the front pocket of my thwart bag.

The leatherman got ditched in favor of the Swiss Army Knife and regular needlenose because the SAK has all the tools the leatherman has, PLUS those tiny little scissors which come in handy many times every trip.  The regular needlenose is better than the leatherman because I just grab it and use it with one hand instead of having to try to unsnap the LM holster and unfold the LM with only one hand while the other hand holds the thrashing pike/trout/whatever.

BTW, my SAK still has both the toothpick and the tweezers after many weeks in the woods.  I'm told that's unheard of.  Is it?
  
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Reply #7 - Feb 24th, 2004 at 11:14am
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I'll have to agree with ckimmerle. I have tried every tool out there. and I mean EVERY single one. (except the "off-brands") I still think the original super tool is the best. Lately though I've been loyal to the wave, but only because the knife blade can be accessed with the tool closed.

Stay away from the Buck. IMO it's the absolute worst tool out there. Buck should just stick with knives and let it go at that. The design of it can cause the tool to fold up while you're using it.
  
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Reply #8 - Feb 24th, 2004 at 11:23am
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yes, i like my leatherman, i especially like the scissors on it as i cut fireline with it. it has a very sharp knife for rope use, i have yet to drop it in the lake, but i can see releasing one of those slimy northerns, its day will come!
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Reply #9 - Feb 24th, 2004 at 12:48pm
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I am surprised that no one (so far) uses a Gerber.  I own several multi-tools but the Gerber goes to Canada.  The stilletto pliers are handy and the blade is fantastic and is much more convenient for one hand use IMO.  But, there is a Leatherman in each car and SAK Champ in my bagpipe case.  They all have thier uses but again, the Gerber goes to Canada.
  
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