best multi tool for BOB? > Blades

Posted: 8/2/2008 10:31:28 PM EDT

what is the best multi-tool for you Bug Out Bag?
thanks

Posted: 8/2/2008 10:36:47 PM EDT

[#1]

Politics aside, I love my Leatherman Wave.

Posted: 8/2/2008 10:41:49 PM EDT

[#2]

politics?

Posted: 8/2/2008 10:45:05 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
politics?

The owner of the leatherman company is a hardcore dem.

Posted: 8/2/2008 10:49:32 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Politics aside, I love my Leatherman Wave.

+1 with tool adapter

Posted: 8/2/2008 10:52:14 PM EDT

[#5]

The Wave....and in tactical black.

Posted: 8/2/2008 10:59:30 PM EDT

[#6]

how bout sog multi-tools?
i've been looking hard at them.
in tac black.

Posted: 8/2/2008 11:10:10 PM EDT

[#7]

I have been through Leathermans, SOG's, Gerbers, and some other crap. There is nothing that compares to the (fullsize) Swisstool. Mine gets daily use and I have had it for years.

I used to be a Diehard Leatherman fan and hated it when people bragged about the Swisstool, but it is better, though LEatherman has come a long ways lately and either will serve you well.

Posted: 8/3/2008 9:54:53 AM EDT

[#8]

I use the gerbers and love them.

Posted: 8/3/2008 11:08:41 AM EDT

[#9]

theres not a lot of experience with the sogs?
guess i'll have to get one and do a review.

Posted: 8/3/2008 6:25:56 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:
politics?

The owner of the leatherman company is a hardcore dem.

...and they made tools for the ATF engraved with "Always Think Forfeiture."

Posted: 8/4/2008 12:52:05 PM EDT

[#11]

Gerber here.

Posted: 8/4/2008 1:02:01 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
theres not a lot of experience with the sogs?
guess i'll have to get one and do a review.

I love my SOG Powerlock. I once cut through some chain link fencing with it and now the head is a little skewed. I am sure if I wanted to get it fixed SOG would, but I haven't had any problems with it.

Posted: 8/4/2008 4:49:54 PM EDT

[#13]

I have a SOG Powerlock EOD and love it. It's been through a couple years of hard use so far, with no problems at all.

Posted: 8/4/2008 6:15:58 PM EDT

[#14]

I only have one, Leatherman Wave. To me this has the best compromise between the number of tools and weight. Weight is definitely in the back of my mind.

Posted: 8/7/2008 8:19:04 AM EDT

[#15]

I'd steer your torwards a leatherman wave or supertool. I have both and each has its positives and negatives. I usually recommend the wave over the supertool, But 90% of the time I have the supertool on my belt (sentimental value.).

Posted: 8/7/2008 8:45:38 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
I use the gerbers and love them.

This

I've had my oldest one for 15+ years. One-handed opening, great blades, and excellent warranty.

I just couldn't get used to the opening of a leatherman (open "handle" digs into your palms), impossible to open one-handed. Tim Leatherman's politics simply sealed the deal.

Posted: 8/7/2008 11:16:45 AM EDT

[#17]

Got a SOG Powerlock and love it. Feels great- solid, really well made.

Parts are exchangeable, you can replace bent or worn out parts, if you're into that sort of thing.

Looking to give them as gifts to my groomsmen in a month.

Posted: 8/9/2008 5:41:53 PM EDT

[#18]

leatherman wave for me.... i never go any where without it attached to my beltI usually keep my bit set close by as well.

Posted: 8/10/2008 4:14:48 AM EDT

[#19]

The older Leatherman Supertool 200 with the lock. I have 4 or 5 of them. 1 on my person, one in each car, one at work, one with BOB,,,,,,,you get the idea.

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