Multi-tools...what are you carrying, and how?

[three50seven]

My personal multi-tool journey has made a U-turn once again, as I'm back to carrying a full-size Leatherman Blast in a belt pouch. I've been pocket-carrying a Leatherman Squirt and/or a Vic Classic for a couple years, and before that it was a Sidekick for quite awhile, until the pocket clip broke. With the exception of the Sidekick, these were all carried in addition to a folding knife with belt clip.

I love the utility of carrying a full-size multi-tool, but I've never found one that's "just right", nor have I settled on the best way to carry it. I'm just curious what/how others are carrying. Feel free to share pics and stories. After all, that's why we're here!

 

[schmart]

I pocket carry a full size Leatherman wingman. Along with a locking folder. Both are deep in the pocket.

 

[snapping turtle]

Classic leather man in about Every pack I own but carry no.

 

[SmileDocHill]

I'm old school and go back and forth between these.


Seriously though, not edc but battle belt, range bag, and working on projects, I am really impressed with a recent purchase of a SOG "power pliers". The pliers are not a simple hinge, they have gears giving you a mechanical advantage.

 

[MindfulMan]

I've carried this Leatherman Charge for many years.
S30V blade metal, and all tools are 'locking'.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I prefer the mini tools. Less obtrusive and I dont ever need to do heavy duty stuff. I started with a Leatherman Juice (long discontinued) and upgraded to this. Its only months old and it looks like its so popular they cant keep it in stock.
Only downside is for a full philips screwdriver you also have to carry philips bit with it. It doesnt have one onboard but you can insert one of the 2" bits in a special grip in the head and it works great.

https://sogknives.com/powerpint/

 

[Indyhd]

I carry an original Leatherman that I've had since 1988 in the original belt belt sheath. Hasn't ever failed to get the job done so to speak, so I've never replaced it.

 

[Mij]

Original Leatherman, wide pliers. In truck console.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Leatherman wave in a belt pouch at work

 

[schmart]

I'm old school and go back and forth between these.
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Seriously though, not edc but battle belt, range bag, and working on projects, I am really impressed with a recent purchase of a SOG "power pliers". The pliers are not a simple hinge, they have gears giving you a mechanical advantage.

Seriously, I could see carrying the ruler knife and the other contraption would be a great paperweight for a desk as a conversation starter!

Are either of these available or were they one-off builds?
--Rick

 

[Cynical]

Gerber Suspension, have for years.

 

[three50seven]

I prefer the mini tools. Less obtrusive and I dont ever need to do heavy duty stuff. I started with a Leatherman Juice (long discontinued) and upgraded to this. Its only months old and it looks like its so popular they cant keep it in stock.
Only downside is for a full philips screwdriver you also have to carry philips bit with it. It doesnt have one onboard but you can insert one of the 2" bits in a special grip in the head and it works great.

https://sogknives.com/powerpint/

I was actually looking at those last night. They look interesting, it's nice to hear a real-world review!

 

[Cameramonkey]

I was actually looking at those last night. They look interesting, it's nice to hear a real-world review!

My only beef is it has two knife blades. (one smooth one serrated) Seems redundant. And some of the tools they chose I question.

Then again I pretty much only use the knife, pliers/wire cutters, scissors, and the phillips bit I carry with it. And I went with this because all the other small pocket tools switched to a weird pointy blade that only engages half of the phillips screw head to save space. And those will bend if you try to loosen a tight screw.

Just wish the scissors were better.

 

[poptop22]

I carry one of these, compact and the only part of a multi tool that I actually use..knife, 1/4nut driver and 4 screwdriver bits

 

[jsharmon7]

The Skeletool is a nice balance between full multitool and pocket knife.

 

[spencer rifle]

Leatherman Wave in a ballistic nylon sheath with 2 side pockets - one has a lighter and one has a flashlight. I always have it on me except when sleeping or playing volleyball. When the Native American Museum in DC wouldn't let me in with it (the only museum on the Mall that wouldn't), I just didn't go in.

Really like the tiny screwdriver and the diamond file. I can sharpen everyone else's knife, but not my own!

 

[MrSmitty]

Gerber 600, had 1 of every type for the last 20 years, one hand opening, the best multi tool ever!!!

 

[MrSmitty]

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[three50seven]

My only beef is it has two knife blades. (one smooth one serrated) Seems redundant. And some of the tools they chose I question.

Then again I pretty much only use the knife, pliers/wire cutters, scissors, and the phillips bit I carry with it. And I went with this because all the other small pocket tools switched to a weird pointy blade that only engages half of the phillips screw head to save space. And those will bend if you try to loosen a tight screw.

Just wish the scissors were better.

I agree, every company seems to be in a race to put the most tools in the smallest package. I'd rather they just put in the essentials, and make them quality tools. Give me a knife, flat and phillps screwdrivers, scissors, and a good set of pliers. If I need more than that, I can go get a real tool, lol!

 

[three50seven]

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My Dad carried one of these for years. Good quality tool, and American-made as well. Too bad Gerber doesn't make them any longer.