Remember when Multi-Tools were all the rage? - Page 2

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Posted: 12/16/2018 11:40:00 PM EDT

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I have a broken tip on the needle nose plier part of my Leatherman Wave. Is getting it repaired and easy process? Will they just repair the busted piece of send me a new tool? I actually like my well worn Wave

Posted: 12/16/2018 11:41:18 PM EDT

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I appear to be carrying on of them but there's a spare magazine in side the pouch.

Posted: 12/16/2018 11:44:16 PM EDT

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Probably the worst tool ever invented. Really stupid to use something like that.

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My days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle.

Posted: 12/16/2018 11:48:22 PM EDT

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I have a multi tool story that might make you smile. I was sending packages to a SGT and his merry team in Iraq. It was always the usual goodies until I hit a nice casino win one weekend and wanted to share. I looked at multi tools and the very best one was a Gerber. So, I get a letter from him saying that he got back in after a tough adventure and saw a package from me on his bunk. He opens it and there is the Gerber. He is in disbelief as he had broken his Leatherman building a hide so he very much needed the tool. Regards

Posted: 12/16/2018 11:49:53 PM EDT

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I have a broken tip on the needle nose plier part of my Leatherman Wave. Is getting it repaired and easy process? Will they just repair the busted piece of send me a new tool? I actually like my well worn Wave

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Go to their website and it has instructions. Fairly simple. If they can't fix it they will send you the newest similar model. Mine had the locking blade mechanisms break after years of use (think it was a Core?). They sent me a brand new Super Tool 300 and I've been happy with it.

Posted: 12/16/2018 11:50:08 PM EDT

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I used to carry a Leatherman Micra on my keychain at all times. I used it constantly. It's not a dedicated tool, meant to be more of an in a pinch sort of thing, but I used it many times for a lot of things. I definitely remember putting together an entire grill with that thing. They are also useful in tackle boxes, fishing vests, hunting vests, glove boxes, you name it. I keep my Leatherman Wave by my nightstand, and I use it often for simple tasks when I don't feel like going down to the shop to get a screwdriver.

Posted: 12/16/2018 11:56:15 PM EDT

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They were great to toss in a tackle box but that's about it.

Pretty much useless for actual work work.

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Speak for yourself. They come in handy when your toolbox is a half mile away or more and need something cut, crimped, pulled, unscrewed right now.

Posted: 12/16/2018 11:57:16 PM EDT

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HAve one in my hunting pack, have used it several times to pull cactus barbs out of my boots and legs.

Posted: 12/16/2018 11:57:16 PM EDT

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I have a Gerber multitool of some flavor in my range bag and an original Leatherman in my Go Bag. Both of them have come in handy when something needed a simple fix.

Posted: 12/17/2018 12:04:02 AM EDT

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Victorinox on my belt with a BIC lighter every day.

Posted: 12/17/2018 12:05:52 AM EDT

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I was in the Bushnell Outlet Friday and they had new Leatherman MUTs for $50. Bought a couple for range bags. I have a Gerber 600 as well. Handy to have when shooting.

Posted: 12/17/2018 12:10:18 AM EDT

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You carried a multi-tool in high school on your belt?

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You didn't?

I also graduated in NM and knives were pretty normal in the late 90's.

Guns in cars were normal as well but very fround upon.

Posted: 12/17/2018 12:10:22 AM EDT

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Sending a few knives to Kershaw for warranty work. Found these in my Kershaw stash, circa 1998-1999.

Carried these everywhere back then, (highschool). Going to send them in to get sharpened and tuned up.

Does anyone still carry Multi-Tools on their belts?

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Are you aware those Kershaws have a fairly high collector value? I'm not sure I'd trust USPS or common carrier to get those there and back.

Posted: 12/17/2018 12:10:30 AM EDT

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sidekick in my hip pocket daily.

Posted: 12/17/2018 12:13:58 AM EDT

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I'll carry a multi-tool when camping, fishing, shooting guns, or working outside the house. That's it though.

Posted: 12/17/2018 12:14:10 AM EDT

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I have a broken tip on the needle nose plier part of my Leatherman Wave. Is getting it repaired and easy process? Will they just repair the busted piece of send me a new tool? I actually like my well worn Wave

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Send them a note and tell them it has sentimental value and I bet they will replace just the head.

Gerber has rebuilt mine 3 or 4 times in 20 years I have had it. I lost the one my Dad gave me so I bought one the first week I was out of Basic Training and had my name etched on it. I just asked Gerber to fix what was broken and they do. Always comes back wicked sharp and in a new sheath.

Posted: 12/17/2018 12:18:24 AM EDT

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You carried a multi-tool in high school on your belt?

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I was a total redneck nerd. Or I thought I was?

Posted: 12/17/2018 12:21:52 AM EDT

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Are you aware those Kershaws have a fairly high collector value? I'm not sure I'd trust USPS or common carrier to get those there and back.

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Yeah, looked them up on eBay. $75-$150.

I'm literally 16 miles from the factory. Hopefully USPS can manage that

Posted: 12/17/2018 12:24:54 AM EDT

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I bought one years ago and put it my patrol bag in my popo days. Now, it's just a tool I keep in my car just in case of anything. Doesn't get used much.

Posted: 12/17/2018 12:25:45 AM EDT

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They were great to toss in a tackle box but that's about it.

Pretty much useless for actual work work.

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This. I keep them in the cars, but they certainly haven't seen much use. I believe all of the ones I have were gifts.

Posted: 12/17/2018 12:32:07 AM EDT

[#21]

I've been carrying the same Leathman for a long, long time now. Very handy tool I've used countless times.

Posted: 12/17/2018 12:42:12 AM EDT

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They were great to toss in a tackle box but that's about it.

Pretty much useless for actual work work.

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I share the same view. I keep a tiny little Gerber Shortcut in my "goes with me everywhere" bag that is in the car, but that is about it. I was given a Leatherman and a Gerber as gifts, but never really carried or used them. Both were given away to friends.

My "multitool" for the last 25 years has been one version of the Victorinox Tinker or another. Always in my pocket. It gets used several times a day. They get resharpened so much I usually buy a replacement every few years. I use real tools at work.

Plus, SCREW Leatherman. The owner of that company has not met a Leftist politician he wasn't supportive of. I recall he donated to Bubba Clinton, his old lady and Obama. He will never see a dime from me.

Posted: 12/17/2018 1:17:46 AM EDT

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Yeap MP600 in a RAE gear metal holster; really handy, you can manipulate the tool and reholster it with one hand

RAE Gear Sheath

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Thanks, tired of tearing up nylon sheaths. I have a formed leather sheath I made but it’s starting to tear finally. This looks awesome.

Posted: 12/17/2018 1:18:58 AM EDT

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Me and my guys carry them all day at work

They come in handy

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This^^^

Posted: 12/17/2018 1:21:12 AM EDT

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I keep one in my backpack/work bag/over night Bag. Comes in very handy. When I need it, I really need it and it’s there.

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I usually put one in a checked bag when I travel. I’ve actually gotten rental cars back on the road with them, in the middle of nowhere. Those and a few zip ties in the luggage lol.

Posted: 12/17/2018 1:34:26 AM EDT

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I have a Leatherman Sideclip that was given to me by my Uncle John before he passed away. I use it frequently and have carried it all around the world.

Posted: 12/17/2018 1:42:35 AM EDT

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Are you aware those Kershaws have a fairly high collector value? I'm not sure I'd trust USPS or common carrier to get those there and back.

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Really? I'm still using one in my shop.

I have half a dozen Gerbers around. I find them very handy. "Wrong tool..." nonsense is like refusing to carry a handgun because it's not a rifle and preferring to go unarmed.

Posted: 12/17/2018 2:16:37 AM EDT

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I have carried one on my belt almost everyday of the last 25 years. My wedding day and the few days I spent flying since 9-11 are the only times I have been without my trusty leatherman. I carry a surge now after carrying an original and then a wave for most of that time.

Posted: 12/17/2018 2:27:47 AM EDT

[#29]

Carry a Gerber every day at work.

Posted: 12/17/2018 2:41:14 AM EDT

[#30]

Carry a Swisstool RS at work.
Carry a Gerber "Clutch" off-duty.

I use them every day.

Posted: 12/17/2018 2:44:15 AM EDT

[#31]

I've had this Gerber one my whole life (I assume my parents bought it for my older brother before I was born, it was kicking around the household when I was a kid). I don't carry it, but it sits on my desk and occasionally gets used.

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Posted: 12/17/2018 2:46:58 AM EDT

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I started carrying one overseas and keep one on my battlebelt now. I'm about to add one to my security duty belt as well because they come in so handy.

I've accumulated probably 3-4 of them and I don't remember buying any

Posted: 12/17/2018 2:50:22 AM EDT

[#33]

I broke my wave, I need something to replace it

Posted: 12/17/2018 2:59:59 AM EDT

[#34]

The Leatherman Signal is my EDC.

Posted: 12/17/2018 3:01:27 AM EDT

[#35]

I keep a Leatherman in my truck and one in the get home bag. Nothing on my belt except a Glock 19.

Posted: 12/17/2018 3:02:12 AM EDT

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A good multi tool is the shit for plucking nose hair.

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Just grab a plier full and rip em' out.

Posted: 12/17/2018 3:02:20 AM EDT

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I've had a Leatherman Micro on my key chain for almost 20 years.

If Tim Leatherman comes up with something new tomorrow that I want/need, I'll buy the shit out of it!

He woke up in fucking America this morning just like I did and he can have any opinion he wants.

You shitheads want YOUR freedoms, but you dont want him to have his!

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Lol, Tim Leatherman took out ads in major outdoor magazines trying to tell people they needed to vote Democrat. If he lost business because of his politics it’s because he shilled his opinions to his customers when they didn’t ask him.

Posted: 12/17/2018 4:33:14 AM EDT

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I have some gerber multitool I keep on me when I'm hunting but not EDC.

I have a little Gerber keychain tool that is with me all the time. Actually comes in handy quite a bit.

Gerber Shard Keychain Tool - Silver [30-001501]

Lightweight and airline safe
Titanium nitride coating for corrosion resistance
Perfect size to carry anywhere on a keychain

Posted: 12/17/2018 4:59:57 AM EDT

[#39]

I have a Leatherman Wave in my service call pouch at work. It isn't my go to tool for anything but has saved me enough times to warrant carrying it.

Have a Gerber multi tool in my BOB and another one in my desk.

Never carried one around in my pocket but I have carried a small knife most of my adult life.

Posted: 12/17/2018 5:07:42 AM EDT

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I've had a Leatherman Micro on my key chain for almost 20 years.

If Tim Leatherman comes up with something new tomorrow that I want/need, I'll buy the shit out of it!

He woke up in fucking America this morning just like I did and he can have any opinion he wants.

You shitheads want YOUR freedoms, but you dont want him to have his!

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LOL

Posted: 12/17/2018 5:30:18 AM EDT

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Still have my SOG.

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I have a sog one in my work truck i like the geared pliers. Although now that I carry the most used wrenches and 2 different sizes of these i don't use it as much

Knipex 8605180 7-Inch Pliers Wrench - Comfort Grip

Comfort Grip Two-Color Dual Component Handles
Parallel Jaws allows Infinitely Variable Gripping of all widths making it Excellent for Gripping, Holding, Pressing and Bending
Lever Transmission Greater than 10 - 1 for Strong Gripping Power

Posted: 12/17/2018 5:31:44 AM EDT

[#42]

I find a lot of use for mine when prospecting for gold. Mainly for pulling out roots and chopping them up with the mini saw on them, it's pretty good and lightweight.

Posted: 12/17/2018 5:49:55 AM EDT

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I was issued a Gerber at work. It stays in my tool bag, surrounded by proper tools, so I've never used it.

Posted: 12/17/2018 6:07:02 AM EDT

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I carried and used a leatherman MUT just about every single day i was in the Marines. The punch alone on it was useful as fuck. I havent carried or used it in the last 3 years though.

Posted: 12/17/2018 6:09:02 AM EDT

[#45]

Yup, all day everyday

Posted: 12/17/2018 6:13:13 AM EDT

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I keep one in the seat bag of my fat bike. And one in my RZR. Never carried one on my person though.

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#metoo and there's one in my BOB, and a Micro, I think (scissors) in my truck console.

Posted: 12/17/2018 6:25:33 AM EDT

[#47]

I don't carry one but do have a few of them

Posted: 12/17/2018 6:29:04 AM EDT

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I've had a Leatherman Micro on my key chain for almost 20 years.

If Tim Leatherman comes up with something new tomorrow that I want/need, I'll buy the shit out of it!

He woke up in fucking America this morning just like I did and he can have any opinion he wants.

You shitheads want YOUR freedoms, but you dont want him to have his!

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Did anybody say, or even hint at, denying Tim Leatherman his freedom? No. No they haven't. Next time you're trying to be superior, try not to say anything so stupid.

Posted: 12/17/2018 6:31:07 AM EDT

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Probably the worst tool ever invented. Really stupid to use something like that.

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Utter nonsense.

Anyway, I wear a WAVE+ on my belt every day.

Posted: 12/17/2018 6:58:25 AM EDT

[#50]

I used a leatherman to take the back of my 1975 oldsmobile apart after I was rear ended on the way to a vacation. Let me enjoy the weekend and deal with the repairs when I got home.

I used to carry a MUT on my belt for 3 gun matches but don't think I ever used it on the clock. Now it lives upstairs so if I need like a screw driver or something easy I don't have to go downstairs and into the garage.

now that I have proper tools at home and work in an office I don't super need anything in a pinch.

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