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Monday, March 30, 2020
The Best Multi-tools for EDC in 2020
Everyday Carry: When it comes to everyday carry, having the right tool for the job can determine your success. But unless you’re a contractor, the idea of carrying an entire tool box everywhere is simply impractical.
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DJ L.
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I have been carrying the Leatherman Wave+ as my go to, everyday carry, multitool for a couple years now, and I am in love with it. That being said, the second tool he mentioned has caught my eye now a few times. The Leatherman Free P4, as the article describes, seems like the more modern version of the Wave+. With similar functionality as the Wave+, the P4 adds on the slick one hand opening, and moves even more tools to the outside of the multitool. One interesting thing to note, is how many of the tools on that list are made by Leatherman. I'm not saying Leatherman makes the best multitools, but it definitely says something. The other tool worth while mentioning is the Leatherman Raptors. I carry these on top of my standard multitool when I am working on the ambulance and the fire truck. The scissors are super powerful and having the O2 wrench combined with the strap cutter has proved to be super useful.
I’ve had a multitool since sophomore year of high school (a cheap DeWalt) and used that thing to death, even though I had to keep it in my theatre director’s office during the day since we weren’t allowed to have knives on our campus. For graduation, I received a Leatherman Skeletool and a Leatherman Rev as gifts, and have had the chance to use them both rather extensively throughout the many opportunities presented on crew calls this school year. The Leatherman Skeletool doesn’t have a whole lot of features, but I’ve found that it has exactly what I need at any given point, and its low-profile & light design makes it super easy to carry around and not notice its bulk in my pocket. Plus, the clip lets me take it on grids without having to tether it to my belt. My Leatherman Rev, on the other hand, has more features and tools than the Skeletool, but it’s a bit more unwieldy and harder to navigate & know where things are.
I have carried a Gerber suspension nxt in my pocket for about a year and a half now. I have fallen in love with Gerber’s line of multi-tools. Personally, it is important to buy made in America products when I can, which Gerber is. The suspension nxt model comes with a pocket clip so the tool is always at a hands grab whenever I am working. I was really surprised by the comprehensive nature of this article. It featured a number of Leatherman tools with a fairly clear description of the tool and its pros and cons. Personally, I have never liked the way Leatherman has established its tools with countless add-ons and loose joints. I prefer a multi-tool that has some resistance when I open it so it snaps open or closes instead of just folding back and forth. Finally, I think spring-loaded pliers are perhaps one of the most important features of a multi-tool because of the consideration for the user. Spring-loaded pliers allow for longer use without fatigue.
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I have been carrying the Leatherman Wave+ as my go to, everyday carry, multitool for a couple years now, and I am in love with it. That being said, the second tool he mentioned has caught my eye now a few times. The Leatherman Free P4, as the article describes, seems like the more modern version of the Wave+. With similar functionality as the Wave+, the P4 adds on the slick one hand opening, and moves even more tools to the outside of the multitool. One interesting thing to note, is how many of the tools on that list are made by Leatherman. I'm not saying Leatherman makes the best multitools, but it definitely says something. The other tool worth while mentioning is the Leatherman Raptors. I carry these on top of my standard multitool when I am working on the ambulance and the fire truck. The scissors are super powerful and having the O2 wrench combined with the strap cutter has proved to be super useful.
I’ve had a multitool since sophomore year of high school (a cheap DeWalt) and used that thing to death, even though I had to keep it in my theatre director’s office during the day since we weren’t allowed to have knives on our campus. For graduation, I received a Leatherman Skeletool and a Leatherman Rev as gifts, and have had the chance to use them both rather extensively throughout the many opportunities presented on crew calls this school year. The Leatherman Skeletool doesn’t have a whole lot of features, but I’ve found that it has exactly what I need at any given point, and its low-profile & light design makes it super easy to carry around and not notice its bulk in my pocket. Plus, the clip lets me take it on grids without having to tether it to my belt. My Leatherman Rev, on the other hand, has more features and tools than the Skeletool, but it’s a bit more unwieldy and harder to navigate & know where things are.
I have carried a Gerber suspension nxt in my pocket for about a year and a half now. I have fallen in love with Gerber’s line of multi-tools. Personally, it is important to buy made in America products when I can, which Gerber is. The suspension nxt model comes with a pocket clip so the tool is always at a hands grab whenever I am working. I was really surprised by the comprehensive nature of this article. It featured a number of Leatherman tools with a fairly clear description of the tool and its pros and cons. Personally, I have never liked the way Leatherman has established its tools with countless add-ons and loose joints. I prefer a multi-tool that has some resistance when I open it so it snaps open or closes instead of just folding back and forth. Finally, I think spring-loaded pliers are perhaps one of the most important features of a multi-tool because of the consideration for the user. Spring-loaded pliers allow for longer use without fatigue.
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