Multitools Reviews

Great, handy tool that I use around at the house for almost everything. I do wish there was a philips screwdriver along with, but I think I'll just het another model that has one. This scores big with me because it has most of the essential tools and is compact at the same time. Definitely worth the buy.

I purchased my Climber in 1991 and have enjoyed every minute of it. It was - and is still, as far as I can tell - the most compact Swiss Army knife with both the scissors and the corkscrew, the two attachments I felt were the most useful (to me, an urban backpacker at the time) after the two basic knives. I have given The Climber as a gift many times, with great success. The Climber is amazingly sharp, strong, and helpful. I love it.

I've had my Climber knife for almost 14 years now, and it is as good and shiny as new. (And I bought it from Switzerland, not that this would make any difference).
Lost the tweezer, and just ordered a replacement, so that my Climber is "whole" again.
Very nice and faithfull tool!

I was an Aerovac Medic for the US Air Force. I carried my Gerber with me as basic equipment. You don't have to peal open this tool, like a Leatherman. All you have to do is place it between your thumb and fore finger, flick your wrist, the pliars thrust out, and lock into place. It's great for one handed use. I used it many emergency situations. Great for cutting parachute cord, fixing medical equipment, cutting bandages, and eating MRE's. Fantastic Multi-use tool.

The quality and design oriented toward the purpose of use during fishing is impeccable. Other Multi-tools may be good but this couldn't be any better. I fish all the time and this tool will be going with me. I have no aspect of this tool that I am not in approval of and I particularly like that the carbide/cobalt cutters can be replaced.

For fisherman, this is a great multi-tool that does almost everything you need except tie on your tackle. The best feature is the ability to open the pliers with one hand. That comes in very handy when you have a rod or a fish in the other hand. The wire cutters went through fireline very well, and the scissors handle every other type of line. The file and knife blade came out easily and locked into place so you don't have the issue of it folding back on it's self. Not to mention it's a very sharp blade! The only down side was using the split ring spreader was a little awkward it's pretty far back on the tool. One piece of advice, USE THE LANYARD. My first one of these is at the bottom of a lake.

I was in the market for a multi-tool for quite sometime. I considered several different models but many seemed like overkill. I mean how many attachments did I really need? I certainly wasn't looking to clean out any cow hooves or saw through a leg bone with it after a successful hunt. It has the right number of tools and features for a regular guy. I use it at work and at home all the time. The add-on tool set and carrying case are a nice bonuses. Great value for [the money].

I had written a review about the Leatherman Sideclip, calling it the best daily carry multi-tool I had found. This was until I got a Gerber Sport.

My "heavy-use" multi-tool is a Gerber, and I would often carry onto a jobsite if I knew I was going to be using such a tool. The "auto-pliers" and locking tools make it a fine choice.

The Scout retains these qualities, slims down the size and weight, and adds a very heavy duty set of scissors that I have personally used to shear thru thick leather hides. Cuts seatbelts like a charm as well.

The selection of tools isn't comprimised on this smaller model either. A good selection of ground screwdriver blades and a solid combo-edge knife are the standouts.

I have owned many a Leatherman, and I have twisted and tweaked the screwdriver blades on every one of them. I have *never* had this happen with a Gerber.

Those of us that have had to apply a good amount of force to a multi-tool plier have known what the hollows of a Leatherman feel like. Hard to apply pressure for any length of time as it "bites" into your hand. The Gerber's handle is rounded and quite comfortable for such activity.

One last note: As silly as it sounds, taking out your Leatherman in the middle of a task can often be clumsy as you butterfly it out to get at the pliers. With the Gerber, you flick your wrist and you're ready to go.

I first used this type of gerber onboard a ship, and its great! has practically everthing you need with an added tool set sor you can fit more screws. Its much easier to have this sitting on your belt loop ready to use then to have to fish around in a tool bag or box for the tool you need.

If your wondering which brand to buy between Leatherman And SwissTool etc. well can I just suggest you watch any programs on Discovery Channel about explorers or adventure sports participants and see which one they chose. I have only seen leatherman.

I personally have owned the PST for about 4years and only recently had the misfortune of chipping the head on one of the screwdrivers from well a little misuse (opening a screw that was to big for the head) I sent it back to leatherman and they not only fixed the driver but sent me a whole new tool in replacement which means all the wear and tear such as a slightly blunt blade are now all gone.

I like the new 20th aniv. Wave so I just bought it along with the P4 which is a cool little keying, lets just hope they serve me as well as the PST has and will continue to do.

The Super Tool is a very useful product. However, it has flaws.
The handles are uncomfortable. One has to navigate the knives to get to the screwdrivers. The Wave corrects these problems.
It feels better in the hand. The nylon case is an improvement over the stiff leather one.

I have both the swiss tool x and the leatherman wave. They both are great tools but I perfer my wave for some simple reasons.
1.) SIZE: the wave is considerably smaller than the swiss tool in every dimension and since I carry mine on my belt at all times size is a factor. The wave seems to be lighter too but I don't know by how much.
2.) LINEAR LOCK BLADES: I don't like the locking mechanism on the swiss tool, it seems like it will give out one day. The linear locks on the wave are rock solid.
3.) GREAT KNIVES: I perfer the knives on the wave to the swiss tool. I use the knives more than any other part of the tool and being able to open them one-handed is a must for me. The knives on the wave seem stronger than the swiss tool as well and are thicker.
4.) DESIGN: It isn't a big factor but the truth is that the wave looks so much better than the clunky swiss tool (especially the 20th anniversary, which I own.) It is more comfortable to hold due to the smooth contour.

Like I said before the swiss tool is a great tool as well and I use mine all the time, but for a tool to keep on my belt at all times I go with the wave.

I take my squirt with me wherever I go - and make excuses to use it whenever I can. It's so compact, and has heaps of cool tools so you have something for every occassion. It's awesome for fishing. Easy to get a grip too, even when wet. Rust proof, and the paint won't chip off - it's a winner! Great gift idea too.

I've had a Micra for over two years, got a Squirt S4 last month and already prefer it to the Micra. The color didn't peel off, it fits a bit better in my hand, I like the tweezers much better and the tools are more accessible.

I have mixed feelings about this product. I gave it 5 stars because it is a top notch Leatherman product. The mixed review is whether it outpreforms the Leatherman Micra that it sort of replaces.

First, its just a tad shorter and a tad wider than the Micra. You won't notice the difference in your pocket.

Second, the reverse opening sissors is just as easy to open as the Micra. It has all the same tools, although they feel smaller they look like they handle the same set of screws. The bottle opener is a bit smaller but it still opens the lift top bottles just as well.

The tweezers do come completely out from the body of the knife which is good and bad. Good because they are easier to use, bad because they are easier to lose. On the other hand they are well integrated into the body of the knife with a small tab for removing them.

And on the Micra when I open it the tweezers always swing out whether I need them or not.

So its a toss between the two of them. So in general I'd have to go with price, and the older Micra is a few bucks cheaper.

I got this knif as a gift and I use it all the time.
I love it. it even has a toothpick.
I have opened many a bottle of wine with it also in addition to the extremely useful knives.
I highly recommend it. Its light and compact also.

wanted one with a corkscrew for romantinc wine drinking around a campfire ??!! nice knife. just be careful not to take it on a flight with you, the airport people take it away.

This is a very versatile knife. Victorinox is my only choice in a pocket knife. I have carried this particular model knife for the last 16 years. I did have a Huntsman, but when this was stolen I inadvertantly replaced it with this one, and that is when it became a knife I carried everyday. It is thinner than the Huntsman but you only sacrifice the scissors and a hook thing but you keep the saw. I came by this model by mistake but I have found it a much better option than some of the knives with more stuff.

Also, I highly recomend the saw tool. It is awsome that something so small can cut so well. If you have never used this saw and you do much of anything outside this is a great addition to the standard pocket knife fare.

In 1895, Karl Elsener thought of manufacturing quality Swiss Army Knives (SAK) to be used by Swiss Army, as he was irritated to see the Swiss using a German multipurpose knives during the military operations. What makes Victorinox stand apart from other (so called) manufacturers of SAKs are that it was formed by none other than Elsener himself. For almost a centuary, only two manufacturers ruled the SAK market they were: Victorinox, and Wenger. In April 2005, Wenger was acquired by Victorinox. Now the Victorinox has monopoly in supplying SAK to Swiss Army, and to the retail civilian market.

I am currently using the Victorinox Forester, and the Explorer, but my favorite is the Explorer, as it is comes very handy in your everyday's work. The most used features by me are: Philips screwdriver, scissors, magnifying glass, and of course the large blade.

I am using Swiss Army knives since last 5 years. I tried Wenger (before it was acquired by Victorinox), and I was surprised to see the difference in quality. No doubt, Victorinox came out as the winner here. Exceptional high quality and attention to detail makes them the world's best Swiss Army Knife manufacturer. Don't even think of buying the cheap (made in China) SAK, you will just waste your money. So, the Victorinox is your best bet!

This one has got everything you need and nothing you don't need. Big knife, small knife, scissors, magnifying glass, 3 types of screwdrivers, a corkscrew, a hook, a reamer, and of course the tweezers and a toothpick. The size is right and honestly you won't miss the saws and the pliers. Those features are always available in a Swiss Champ but can you carry the Champ comfortably in your pocket? No. Get the Explorer, you won't regret it.

My favorite Swiss Army knife. I buy one at least every 4 years simply because I lose it and can't live without it. It's the perfect size and has two things I must have, a corkscrew and and phillips head screwdriver. If I recall correctly it is the only SAK with both, outside of the Champion, which is actually a multi-tool not a pocket knife.
The sleeper tool is the magnifying glass. I use it for everything from reading fine print to pulling splinters. Don't think you won't use it! No matter what you buy stick with the Victornix and stay away from the Wenger. The quality is just not the same. Enjoy!!

I got this because I got a good deal on it. And while I will say that it doesn't seem as refined(chunky) as a leatherman in some ways I think it is every bit as useful and durable. i love the one hand operation to get to the pliers. Awesome product! Very very happy with it.

I bought this knife knowing that it would'nt even come close to being as good as my leatherman. The first time I used it, I was amazed. I use it every day now.

There is no reason to carry a pocket knife as a "all in one tool" these days. In days of old people carried pocket knives and used them as multi purpose tools because there was nothing else. It wasn't uncommon to see pocket knives with broken or chipped blades because the owner used them for everthing from screwdrivers to prybars.

At one time, I did the same thing. I once had a Buck pocket knife fold up on my index finger while using it as a screwdriver. It went nearly to the bone just below my knuckle. Oddly, my first thought was "This is going to hurt when I pull the blade out". I was right, it did. I left a blood trail that Stevie Wonder could follow.

Those days are long gone. Today, many of the name brand knife manufacturers make a "multi-purpose tool". The King of the multi-purpose tool mountain is the Super Tool 200 by Leatherman.

My primary job is a self-employed home inspector and I can't tell you how useful this tool is. So much so that I gave all my inspectors one for Christmas last year.

I find myself carrying this tool everywhere. Camping, fishing and around the house. You'll wonder as I do how you ever got along in the world without one. I'd sooner leave my cell phone or tool bag at home than forget my Leatherman.

I've used it for cutting nails and wires, used both screwdrivers, the awl for poking into suspicous looking wood, the needle noses to pull splinterrs and slivers out of my hand, repaired small engines, disassembled fishing reels on the lake and a ton of other things I wouldn't have been able to do with a pocket knife.

Leatherman's are sturdy tools. I've seen a number of knockoffs that were made of stamped sheet metal and were flimsy when handled. I don't have that worry with my Super Tool 200!

When purchasing a Leatherman, get the leather sheath if you can. I love mine and it has 'molded' itself around my Leatherman and fits like a glove. I guess I'm from the old school, I prefer leather over nylon sheaths.

Don't get me wrong. I still love my pocket knives. However, since the Leatherman came along the get used less and less.

Good Luck and go get a Leatherman, you won't regret it!

If you have ever owned a leatherman you know how useful they are. They are always updating thier product to make sure they are they best. I particularly liked the locking feature of all the tools; no more do you have to worry about a screwdriver or knife folding up as you're trying to use it. This is a well made product.

If you can only carry one tool with you, the Leatherman Crunch would have to be first choice. Shortly after I received mine for Christmas one year (from my kids), we were traveling across northern Arizona. It was Friday afternoon, we were at least 100 miles from any measureable civilization and one of the front brake calipers came loose. It made a lot of noise as it banged against the front wheel. We pulled over and the Crunch was invaluable to re-attach the caliper as the bolts that attached the caliper were a proprietary bolt with a large Torx type head that was rounded on the outside. No other tool (other that the dedicated GM tool) would have been able to grip the rounded outside of this bolt. Five stars isn't really enough!!!

This is a great tool to have when you need it. I put it on my key chain and it goes wherever I go. I usually have some reason for needing it and I'm glad that I have it on hand.

The Crunch is a very rugged quality tool. It lacks an eyeglass screwdriver, but does have three straight blade screwdrivers plus a Phillips driver. I like the locking feature on the screwdrivers and knife blade, and the plier handles do not cut into your fingers like the open handle PST does. A bit more time is required to open the Crunch and get it ready to use as a plier than is the case with the PST. The angle of the one handle on the pliers is awkward to grasp comfortably. I like having a socket for hex bits, but am concerned it would be easy to lose the adjusting screw when removing it to access the socket. I did not think I would like the serrated knife blade, but find it ideal for stripping small wires. (One reviewer said it is difficult to sharpen. The trick to sharpening serrated blades is to hone the flat side of the blade lightly at a very shallow angle.) Because I sometimes want a needle nose plier, I will carry my PST, too. The Leatherman cases are dry and hard. I always apply a leather treatment oil repeatedly until they are softer. I did not need a Crunch, but have always been enamored by them. A gift certificate from my brother allowed me to do something frivolous that I do not regret and that is becoming very practical.