Multitool recommendations?

[PsyKo]

i have been beating the crap out of a victorinox for about 6 years and i would not hesitate to buy another 1.

[PsychoI3oy]

Which one? I didn't realize they made plier based multitools.

If only they could put a memory stick on one of those....

[BadShot]

Good ol' Gerber has served me well for 14 plus years now. I have 3 or 4 of them running around here somewhere and always feel like I need 2 or 3 more. I've always like their knives for the price and the tool is very reasonably priced in my eyes.

Pro's: One hand open, blunt or needle nose plier models, new versions have a sort of lock on the bottom outside of the handles for the tools when extended. Decent tool selection on current models -though I prefer the older tools - also works great for food if you ain't picky about where it's been before that Excellent warrenty and relacement service.

Cons: Blades don't hold edges long if you use the tool as a tool, palm pinches suck and will happen if the pliers slip. The new needle nose version isn't exactly stout and will twist the frame a bit if you torque on them too hard (I mean like you would your craftsman pliers)..

All said and told I've tried leatherman, SOG and Victorinox over the years. There maybe a newer couple of models but I never worry about tool snag when I have the pliers out and I've beat the hell out of all of mine and they are still crankin..

[PsychoI3oy]

Well... while looking for my Zippo flints I found my leatherman wave.

I may still look for another multitool, but for now the hunt is off

Thanks for the info guys, i'll have to stop by the cutlery section at sportsman's warehouse and fondle some gerbers at some time.

That sounds kinda wrong....

[longhunter]

+20 on the Gerber. I can not comment on the newer ones ( I am running the orgional, without blade locks).