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Multi tools.

Nauti

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Was doing a job today and just thought i'd post a thread about multi tools (i lead a boring life😁)From top to bottom is the Roxon Phantom,the Leatherman Surge,Leatherman crunch and the Swiss ChampThe Phantom is the top model from Chinese firm Roxon and has some brilliant features such as interchangeable blades and the best scissors found on any multitool,the way some of the tools open and close is also quite innovative.The top manufacturers should take note of this company because some of the features outshine the features on their models although the quality isn't quite there yet......nonetheless great tool for the money.
The Leatherman Surge.....what can i say,this is the tool i used on a daily basis when i was a maintenance operative on a holiday park.Yes it's a big tool but its the only one if you want one for a variety of jobs on a daily basis....its the closest multi tool to using proper hand tools.....built like a tank,it never let me down once and i gave it quite a hard time.Best for heavy maintenance on a daily basis and makes their other tools look a bit like toys in some ways.
The Leatherman Crunch.......never used it once,i bought this when it was discontinued because i thought it may become a bit of a collectors piece....and it has.Would it be any good as a tool for me.....not unless i specifically wanted the adjustable grips which i didn't.Is it a good tool.....too right it is,very innovative and useful if you need those grips,a hexagonal drive feature under the adjusting nut gives access to an unlimited number of driver options and the other tools are useful,if a bit small.I won't ever use it though.....i will keep it in its brand new condition as a collectors piece.
The Swiss Champ.Obviously this isn't in the same class of tool as the others but in a way these multi function pen knives are the original multitools.
So which tool do i use the most now.....well its the Swiss Champ for a number of reasons.First reason is i live in Britain so locking blades are illegal.....that prevents me carrying most multi tools......apart from the Phantom where i can remove the blade but that takes away one of the most useful features on a tool.The next thing is size,most useful multi tools are bigger and heavier than the Champ and for an edc i want something that is unobtrusive to carry.Features......in reality the Champ has everything you need for an edc,i find a use for this tool every day and rarely do you need a large pair of pliers.Stuff like the tweezers (for removing splinters),toothpick,small pin and even the magnifying glass are more useful in an everyday situation than a large pair of pliers......the small pliers in the penknife have proved useful on numerous occasions and are usually enough if this type of tool is required.The quality of all the tools in this knife are top notch too,the saw for example is a lot better than you will find on most multi tools and there are other useful tools that you don't find on Leatherman or sog and Gerber models.
This is just the right tool for me as an edc,even if i could carry tools with locking blades the Champ would be my go to tool because of its size and myriad of useful features......what are your favourites.
 
Wow, locking blades illegal! What about fixed blade knives? I always thought that locking blades were a safety measure? Can you still purchase plasticware knives/forks/spoons?
 
Wow, locking blades illegal! What about fixed blade knives? I always thought that locking blades were a safety measure? Can you still purchase plasticware knives/forks/spoons?
Fixed blades banned too I'm afraid........we can use them if they are being used for a specific task as well as locking blades such as for a job etc but if we carry them without good reason ,that's trouble.If for instance I was stopped on the street carrying a knife with a 3.5 inch locking blade blade (that includes a leatherman) for no particular reason I'd be done on a charge of being in possession of an offensive weapon.If I was carrying my Swiss army knife,which I regularly do,I would be OK as the blade is non locking and less than 3 inches.
 
Two World Wars we had to provide the weapons for the British and they just don't learn... Now they want you to stand up to all the illegal immigrants and terrorists from all over the world with a butterknife and a tea kettle... Truly do feel that it is going to be a big problem in the future and will be feeling sorry for those that have to contend with it once again. The many will have to suffer because of the few...
 
Two World Wars we had to provide the weapons for the British and they just don't learn... Now they want you to stand up to all the illegal immigrants and terrorists from all over the world with a butterknife and a tea kettle... Truly do feel that it is going to be a big problem in the future and will be feeling sorry for those that have to contend with it once again. The many will have to suffer because of the few...
Great comment,, except ,, their government doesn't want them " standing up to " the immigrants,,,, they want to just accept them as they are ,, and say nothing.
Just my opinion,,, just as their wanting us to do .
I carried a Leatherman for a while ,, it was handy to have at times ,, but it was a little heavy ,,
 
I carried a small vise grip. It makes all the leatherman type tools seem like toys or something to pull a splinter out with. I found one of the gerbers being strong and the most convenient to use but very heavy. But the last 15(?) years with a phone and a different gun on the belt I only carry the vg or my fishing pliers when I know I’ll need them.
 
A couple old Craftsman multi tools.
Over 20yrs old and still going strong.
Yes there's a hacksaw blade in there.
My favorite though was the black Leatherman with the detonator crimps in the nose.
Which I can't seem to locate at present.
 

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Great comment,, except ,, their government doesn't want them " standing up to " the immigrants,,,, they want to just accept them as they are ,, and say nothing.
Just my opinion,,, just as their wanting us to do .
I carried a Leatherman for a while ,, it was handy to have at times ,, but it was a little heavy ,,
Your opinion I'm afraid is spot on hawg.Last Saturday nearly 1000 illegal immigrants arrived on boats,a record day for a while.keir starmer is doing nothing to halt this problem......nothing at all,he probably sees them as future Labour voters to keep him in power.They arrive every day........latest figures show that one in a hundred people in the population of our country is an illegal immigrant.
I'm sick to death of it and losing the will to get up in the morning.
 
After trying MANY over the last 30+ years I settled on these for quality, function and the appropriate do-dads that fit my needs.
 

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Look like but they’ve been copied by a lot of companies. Sears usually just rebrands or buys a product and has the craftsman brand put on it.
I just know one thing.
Their solid and still tight after 20 years of abuse.
Though I do take Very good care of my tools.
Clean and oil after Every use.
Though I use the hell out of em.
 
Your opinion I'm afraid is spot on hawg.Last Saturday nearly 1000 illegal immigrants arrived on boats,a record day for a while.keir starmer is doing nothing to halt this problem......nothing at all,he probably sees them as future Labour voters to keep him in power.They arrive every day........latest figures show that one in a hundred people in the population of our country is an illegal immigrant.
I'm sick to death of it and losing the will to get up in the morning.

I really sorry your country is doing this to you and your patriotic citizens ,,,, we're going through the same situation over here. They've,, our government ,,, has gone as far as sending empty commercial aircraft to these crapbag countries ,, and islands ,,,, and are flying them folks in here ,,, this shit pisses me off . These people are not fleeing life threatening situations,, they're not fleeing global warming shit ,, this is some kind of a global reset ,, some kind of way to push this one world government crap . This is a push to disrupt the nation's across the whole freeking world . And it's got to be done so these globalists are able to be put in power in every country and nation around the globe ,, to guarantee these communists , socialist goals are pushed upon the natural born citizens .
It's gonna get ugly soon ,,,just my opinion .
 
I really sorry your country is doing this to you and your patriotic citizens ,,,, we're going through the same situation over here. They've,, our government ,,, has gone as far as sending empty commercial aircraft to these crapbag countries ,, and islands ,,,, and are flying them folks in here ,,, this shit pisses me off . These people are not fleeing life threatening situations,, they're not fleeing global warming shit ,, this is some kind of a global reset ,, some kind of way to push this one world government crap . This is a push to disrupt the nation's across the whole freeking world . And it's got to be done so these globalists are able to be put in power in every country and nation around the globe ,, to guarantee these communists , socialist goals are pushed upon the natural born citizens .
It's gonna get ugly soon ,,,just my opinion .
Especially when Trump's gets in.
And all the freebees Stop flowing.
And their armed no thanks to this administration.
 
I really sorry your country is doing this to you and your patriotic citizens ,,,, we're going through the same situation over here. They've,, our government ,,, has gone as far as sending empty commercial aircraft to these crapbag countries ,, and islands ,,,, and are flying them folks in here ,,, this shit pisses me off . These people are not fleeing life threatening situations,, they're not fleeing global warming shit ,, this is some kind of a global reset ,, some kind of way to push this one world government crap . This is a push to disrupt the nation's across the whole freeking world . And it's got to be done so these globalists are able to be put in power in every country and nation around the globe ,, to guarantee these communists , socialist goals are pushed upon the natural born citizens .
It's gonna get ugly soon ,,,just my opinion .
100% it is being done for a purpose,maybe it's to cause chaos so the authorities can clamp down on us and keep us under total control........as you said chaos will break out as people get more and more fed up with the situation.I honestly never thought I would see this happening in the US which makes the situation all the more sad to me.
 
100% it is being done for a purpose,maybe it's to cause chaos so the authorities can clamp down on us and keep us under total control........as you said chaos will break out as people get more and more fed up with the situation.I honestly never thought I would see this happening in the US which makes the situation all the more sad to me.
It's blowing my mind.
Having watched the final throws of the nazi trials with my grandpa.
I've been around awhile. And watching politics ever since.
Though when killary was running the country my ears really perked up.
People under 30 seem to be completely consumed by the fragrance of socialism and communism.
Thinking everything is free. And their fine with it.
Not having a clue Somebody has to work and pay for it.
I guess us Old folks will pamper their Ars forever.
I'm scared to think what the world will look like in 20 years. Thankfully I know I won't be here.
Though I worry for the grandchildren.
 
The fault lies with the politicians mostly and with the generations of people getting more and more spoiled. Politicians basically buy their votes with no regard for the health of the country.
Republicans do it with military, ag and other business (which are necessary) and democratics with handouts and welfare. Both are paid for by spending our tax money and printing the rest. It can’t go on forever. It will get to the point we’re only paying the interest and they’ll keep printing more money until the dollar won’t be worth a penny. Then what?!?
Hey wait, isn’t this the multi tool thread?
 
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