Recommend a sub-£100 Leatherman type tool

[rich_tech]

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!)

 

Thats why I dont use the lovely multi tool that I had here last year in our secret santa, too much of a headache/minefield, should I leave it anywhere

[JJonas]

All you need is this:

 

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

 

Ben

 

 

With this are you not classed as "going equipped"?

[bushby]

after reading this i now want a new leatherman god knows where the non-specific multi tool i had went but i want this pitty tho i dont live in a place where i could get a gun legily -_- (the shotgun tho on my farm dosnt count).

so il think il get the surge (a real manly man)

[plexer]

With this are you not classed as "going equipped"?

 

Even more so if you have a leatherman on your belt, don't forget that you should be carrying a leatherman or similar tool with a blade whilst not at work or without having godo reason to be carrying it.

 

The monkey has no sharp blades, ok yes it does have a section on it which they've designed for "slipping" locks but that isn't going to work with most uk doors.

 

Being stopped in a shopping centre and arrested for carrying one would not be fun and you can't say "oh I forgot I had it or I need it for work" as you're not at work or travelling to work.

 

Ben

[JJonas]

I don’t think I would be allowed to carry a Leatherman for work purposes anyway + I would be too worried about leaving it somewhere and it being acquired by students Edited December 13, 2012 by JJonas

[Greenbeast]

Are the blades locking on most of these things?

That's the only problem i can see

[LeMarchand]

All you need is this:

 

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

 

Ben

 

I have something very similar (no "kickstand" slot) I picked up from eBay a while back.

 

Thats why I dont use the lovely multi tool that I had here last year in our secret santa, too much of a headache/minefield, should I leave it anywhere

 

Wow! You guys spend a lot on Secret Santa pressies!

 

She eventually got a black Wave of some sort - so thanks to everyone who responded.

[Sirbendy]

I have queried it, it's often sat on my desk with the blade out, or used in lessons. The concensus seems to be "we're trusted not to be insane or idiotic". Fair comment, given that we're also entrusted with CCTV, LAN, Staff data areas, e-mails and everything else too.

 

Yes, the blades on mine lock. The only person who's tried to confiscate it is our deputy site manager, who is an ex-sargeant major and has a love for leatherman, which apparently is "standard issue" for soldiers? He just said (with a grin), "they're too hardcore for novices"..bless him..

[Greenbeast]

Yeah i would think the locking blade is the thing to worry about in public.

Shame they're not non-lockers!

[plexer]

https://www.gov.uk/find-out-if-i-can-buy-or-carry-a-knife

 

Ben

[Greenbeast]

yeah the lock and perhaps the blade lenth (depends on model i guess) is the issue.

 

I carry a non locking slip knife all the time

[HaleStorm]

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

 

+1 i have one of these it looks cool and is very functional, mine cost around £50