watson Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 looking for a multi-tool. the thing is, i'm looking for something very compact it must be able to fit on a key chain, no separate holder or anything trying to stay under the $50 range so far i've narrowed it between these two: gerber crucial - $37 shipped * Convenient Clip * Bottle Opener * Longer handle, better torque * Liner lock * Includes Lifetime Limited Warranty * Carries like a pocket knife - weighs a mere 5 oz. * V-cut wire cutters * Flat head screw driver * Overall Length: 5.5" * Closed Length: 3.6" * Weight: 5.0 oz * Stainless Steel - Black leatherman skeletool - $48 shipped * Full-size multitool * 420HC Stainless steel clip-point knife * Needle-nose pliers * Regular pliers * Wire cutters * Hard-wire cutters * Large bit driver * Bottle opener * Carabineer clip * Included bits: Phillips #1 and #2 bit, screwdriver 3/16", and 1/4" bit * Stainless steel with 6061-T6 aluminum handle insert * Stainless steel body * Blade accessible from outside for 1-handed opening * All locking blades and tools * Removable pocket clip * Nylon sheath in box * Size (when closed): 4"L * Weight: 5oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool go with the skelatool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fob Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool How come your looking at the bigger ones? why not a swiss army knife style, more compact cheaper, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watson Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool i was just seeing what other options i had for something cheap and compact the ones i'm looking at aren't over 4 inches swiss army knives are lame. this is hilarious though weighs 2 pounds and has 141 tools for only $1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KITTENS Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool how do you know which tool your pulling out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KITTENS Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool get this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fob Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool Swiss army knifes arn't great as a brand, but this is what I have and its great, no clue how much it is or what brand it is, I got it from my friend for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeaaaah baby Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool i have this one: but i never have it on me unless i'm camping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILZ FILLZ Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool gerber knives are really high quality leatherman is too. i could be wrong but i believe leatherman started the multitool thing where its like needle nose pliers with tools in the handle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILZ FILLZ Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool one of my multitools and a swiss army knife i got while i was in zurich i have a pretty big knife collection everything from bone handles, knifes made out of old files, small key chain knifes, full size combat knives. kinda freaked my girl out when she opened that drawer haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxsetfan Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool Mystery!: Foyle's War: The Funk Hole Foyle investigates theft, and a possible murder, at a country "funk hole" - a big house where those who can pay well can sit out the war in comfort. But his job is made harder when he is accused of spreading malicious rumours and gets suspended from duty. While Foyle's War Seasons 1-5 DVD Boxset attempts to clear his name, his replacement sends Sam back to the transport corps.Foyle's War Seasons 1-5 DVD Boxset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somekat Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool skeletool just because it looks cooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watson Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool i've still yet to buy one. the skeletool is a little too big. the crucial is like half inch smaller i'm putting this on my keys so it has to fit in my pocket nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool i've got one of these... gerber suspension. but its too big for what you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountain dew Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool Leatherman Wave, Lifetime warranty. Fits right in your pocket. Quick flip out knife, saw, file etc. Thing is fast. Built strong. I actually use mine too, you never know when you will need a pair of scissors. And I know they are good about warrantying stuff too. I know people that had one a few models back, one thing on it eventually got worn and needed to be replaced, they sent him the newest leatherman. When shut you get these: When open you get these: Thing is strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Flowsmith Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool You should buy stock in MTV. see what i did there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayabusa Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool the only tool you will ever need: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool Leatherman and leatherman only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool that khukri looks like a piece of shit. i've had really good luck with gerber products, they're also helpful when you want to laser-sharpen your knives (if made by them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayabusa Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool that khukri looks like a piece of shit. i've had really good luck with gerber products, they're also helpful when you want to laser-sharpen your knives (if made by them). i couldnt find a good pic but you get the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool i do. but that looks like a bud k 'collectors piece' made in china or pakistan from melted car parts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morton Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool Go with Gerber. American made steel at a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustofills Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool Leaherman's for the win. Fucking thing is so handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORCA Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool GERBER. Quality shit and cheap oh and merry christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool since fiskars bought gerber id stay away, not the quality it once was. kershaw, sog, leatherman = better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watson Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool so i decided on ordering the gerber it was cheaper slightly more compact serrated knife area life time warranty i could always order the leatherman later figured go with the cheapest just to see how it handles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Re: looking to buy a multi tool I've had both Gerber and Leatherman, Leatherman wins hands down. The Gerber still works just fine but never felt like my leatherman does, quick, easy, tight. The gerber just felt loose, like it was made in russia or some shit and could fall apart after heavy use. As long as you're not using it as much as I was you should be fine with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Re: looking to buy a multi tool since fiskars bought gerber id stay away, not the quality it once was. kershaw, sog, leatherman = better when did this happen? thats pretty unfortunate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Re: looking to buy a multi tool this is my work multi tool. small enough to fit in your pocket (albeit not that comfortably.... but why would you carry a multi tool with you alllll the time?) I wear it on my work belt and it does the trick for lots of different shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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