Recommend a multi-tool

[Tim K]

I somehow lost my 25 year old leatherman last weekend. It was getting tired, so I'm not too broken up about it, but I need a new multi-tool.

What do you guys have that you really like?

I don't necessarily want a gun-specific tool. Mostly, I use the screwdrivers, the bottle opener, and the file. Blades are irrelevant since I also carry a knife.

[CS1983]

Personally, I'm a fan of the Gerber multitool, where the plier slide out.

Example:
https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Diesel...rber+multitool

You can find bladed examples like the above in the surplus stores, as they get issued to the guys at Carson. Usually cheaper than new, and usually unused.

Since you don't care about a blade, this is an interesting option with a replaceable RemGrit saw:

https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Multi-...rber+multitool

The reason I prefer the slide out version as opposed to the butterfly method of the Leatherman is one can use the Gerber to pry things open as well as crimp.

[.455_Hunter]

+1 on the Gerber. Had one on my BDU belt for my entire period of Active Duty, still carry the same today. Make sure to get the US made models.

[kwando]

I carry a leatherman wave daily for years. Broke the belt clip, otherwise it has held up awesome (I use it daily). I use the blade on it more than my folding knife.

[Wulf202]

Gerber 600 for a long time. They do not close all the way hbar. There's about 1/4" gap. The Gerber advantage here is you can aply much more force to the pliers instead of fighting the V the Leatherman handles make. The Leatherman wave solves the original Leatherman issue of the open part of the handle cutting into your palm

The Leatherman has one advantage over the Gerber in that you can straighten the handles to make a screwdriver handle. The Gerber will always be bulky and offset.

I choose Gerber even though I have both.

[Delfuego]

I got you covered. All you should need Swiss-Army Knife. Knife/Bottle-Opener/Comb

[BladesNBarrels]

Personally, I'm a fan of the Gerber multitool, where the plier slide out.

Example:

Since you don't care about a blade, this is an interesting option with a replaceable RemGrit saw:

https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Multi-...rber+multitool

The reason I prefer the slide out version as opposed to the butterfly method of the Leatherman is one can use the Gerber to pry things open as well as crimp.

Usually ships within 1 to 2 months.

[Marine24]

Another good option is the SOG multi. Carried this in the Marine Corps for about 10 years.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/SOG-P...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

[CS1983]

Usually ships within 1 to 2 months.

Or not, if one doesn't get it from Amazon... merely provide quick links. I could care less where someone orders from.

Edit:

Example: http://www.bladehq.com/item--Gerber-...i-Plier--26871

Also version on ebay, but cannot access from work.

Stainless w. tool kit: https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Multi-...s=gerber+mp600

[UncleDave]

+1 for the SOG multitool. I have carried one for almost 2 decades, no problems. I like the compounding force on the pliers, and very good steel.