Recommend a sub-£100 Leatherman type tool

[LeMarchand]

Hi, got a relative who wants to get her other 1/2 a Leatherman for Xmas (she is leaning towards Leatherman, but could be swayed), preferably a "cool" looking one (I think she likes the black ones). I don't really know her other 1/2, so would like to spread the blame on any recommendation.

 

Anyone like to suggest which model they would like to get?

[CyberNerd]

I've got a basic 'kick' I think it was about £25 @CPC. Very handy around school.

[LeMarchand]

I've got a basic 'kick' I think it was about £25 @CPC. Very handy around school.

 

Cheers. I think she's feeling a bit more generous than that, though.

[plexer]

Multi Tools costing £75 to £100 GBP

 

Ben

[plexer]

Leatherman® Skeletool CX Multi Tool - Multi Tools from Leatherman® Store UK

 

Ben

[LeMarchand]

Thanks. I think I put her off the Skeletools (want more gadgets) and he fancies himself as one of those who likes "classic" things.

[nicholab]

Good selection here hand multi-tools | Clas Ohlson

[unixman_again]

Don't forget the Gerber range (which my mate likes) or Victorinox which I use.

[Dos_Box]

I've had a Leatherman since my army days and I still use it on an almost daily basis. Tough as old nails it is, and very handy to have in the house for random tasks. I had a couple of Gerber's before that, but the pliers blade always broke so I gave up on them.

[plexer]

There was a discovery channel programme about leatherman and the ceo uses a test jig to cut a nail with the leatherman and then it still cuts a piece if paper.

 

I have a super tool 2000.

 

Ben

[LeMarchand]

Thanks for the alternatives, folks - but I am trying to narrow the field!

[LiamH]

I went through a phase of buying quite a few, from letherman's (skeletool, surge) gerber (suspension) and swiss (victorinox).

 

The gerber is nice because the pliers are sprung, but the only one i carry around with me at work is the skeletool, has everything i need and is really light.

 

The victorinox and surge felt too heavy to carry around unless they are clipped onto a belt.

[nicholab]

Letherman are a good multi tool and the Victorinox are a good knife I have owned both for at least 15 years.

[jamesfed]

I've got one of these - Leatherman® Skeletool CX Multi Tool - Multi Tools from Leatherman® Store UK

 

Great for its knife, bottle opener and pliers but useless for everything else (but it looks and feels AWESOME so that’s why I go it)

 

If the person needs something with more tools on though this is not the one to go for...

[laserblazer]

Thanks for this post, I've got a Buy Leatherman Squirt ES4 Keychain Tool (Red) | Leatherman Multi-Tools, Knives & Flashlights | Leatherman-Tools.co.uk in LEATHERMAN SQUIRT > and you reminded me that I'd left it in the front office when I was doing a job. I'd be gutted if I lost it. (Thinking about it, someone could well be gutted if a pupil found it!)

[chrisg]

I personally prefer the leatherman tools where the blades are on the outside of the handle (wave, charge, surge etc) as the blades can be used and put away with less faff and with practice one handed.

 

 

The way the super tool etc work is you need to open the tool part extract another tool to release the lock to then retract the open tool, after forgetting mine one weekend away and having to use an original PST I missed the ease of use of my Charge TTi

[LeMarchand]

The way the super tool etc work is you need to open the tool part extract another tool to release the lock to then retract the open tool, after forgetting mine one weekend away and having to use an original PST I missed the ease of use of my Charge TTi

 

Thanks - something (for her) to consider.

[ChrisH]

I'm a happy owner of a Leatherman Wave for nearly 10 years now.

[plexer]

Be a man get a super tool 300

 

Ben

[MYK-IT]

Leatherman Charge TI

Leatherman multi-tools: Charge Ti

 

Bought 7 years ago in America, worked out less than £50 at the time

[hit]

I love my Cybertool http://www.victorinox.com/ch/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Category/The-Original-Swiss-Army-Knives/The-Original-Swiss-Army-Knives-large-size-91-mm/CyberTool-41/1.7775.T . It has done some serious hard work over the years and is still in great shape.

[LiamH]

And while we are naming essential tools, this one is a lifesaver for a fiver Swiss+Tech Products - Multi-Purpose Key Ring Tools

[plexer]

All you need is this:

 

Pocket Monkey: The Wallet Utility Tool by Nate Barr — Kickstarter

 

Ben

[Sirbendy]

I have to admit, if I leave home for work without my Leatherman (Blast), I feel like I've had a limb removed..heh. Not had to consult the (naff) IT toolkit since my missus bought that for me.

[Greenbeast]

i feel a sudden need for a multitool thanks to this thread!

 

I already carry a slipjoint knife and i have one of my own forged bottle openers on the keyring so i'd be looking at pliers and screwdrivers as primary functions, tips on best model?

Edited December 13, 2012 by Greenbeast