I am not a person that works in trades so not a heavy user but would like a multitool to keep around with me. I really love the functionality and look of the Leatherman Skeletool CX but I just can't spend that much on a tool. I am into the EDC culture stuff but still want something functional (not keychain size). Does anyone have outside the box suggestions? I was thinking under $35 but that might be tough.

It is pretty basic but this from Amazon caught my eye: WORKPRO Multitool-11 in 1 Camping Tools with Pocket Clip and Sheath, Blue

This also looked interesting, just wish it was a different color: Maarten Lightweight Multitool Pliers, 11 in 1 Suspension Multi-Plier with Carabiner, Stainless Steel Portable Pocket Keychain Multi tool with Spring Pliers, Folding Saw, Bottle Opener and Sheath

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I'm looking for a small knife and scissor combo that has more room to grip the tools to open them.

I cannot stand the little nail nicks on the Classic SD, so I'm looking for something similar, but has tools that are less frustrating to open, if that makes sense.

Hi, everyone. My Leatherman skeletool broke and I want to use this opportunity to find something new. I'm looking for a multitool with kinda same dimensions as the skeletool, maybe a bit smaller, with pliers, screwdrivers and a ruler, no blade and a way to put my two keys inside. I'm in Germany, if it changes anything. Thanks!

Some new additions to the collection, from the Zytel series.

Hi all.

I'm relatively new to multitool ownership, what with having my Wave+ for a short while now. I'm interested in modding the Wave+ with the hammer mod from Modryte. However, because I'm also interested in ZapWizard's sheaths, I've halted on making a purchase in either direction.

Do either of you know if this mod and the ZapWizard sheaths are compatible? Or any other sheaths with some modularity, or carry capability beyond just the multitool?

Heard good things in this group about Dacaimping so i ordered one to check it out. Love the finish and tolerance so far but,half the time, the blades are making contact too directly and stopping pliers from closing properly. Could this be a simple issue i can solve by tightening/loosening the proper spots?

I am looking for a light weight, easy to carry multitool. it will mostly be used for grandpa duty and in support of my 3-D printing. I need a knife, pliers, scissors and bit driver. A utility knife /scalpel would be nice.

The Flex Companion can be configured this way.

I’m looking for feedback from people who have actually used the Companion as their EDC. How was your experience with the device? Are the undersized scissors and pliers useful?

originally designed this holster for myself back in 2021, and I've been wearing it daily ever since.

I've made a few small tweaks to the design over the years, but the basic design has stayed the same. It's been rock solid through daily use.

The main thing I wanted was something simple that would keep the Wave secure on my belt without completely covering the tool. It uses the wave's push-button lock to hold the Wave in place and release it when needed.

I recently made versions for different belt widths and for both the Wave and Wave+.

Curious what you guys think of it. Would you use something like this, or do you prefer the standard Leatherman sheath?

I'm looking for a multi-tool that I can put in a checked bag and find useful at a resort. So... I'm not going to be using this for survival, but for anything I might need while waiting for room service. 😄

What would you recommend OR what specific functions do think I should be looking for. I've given up on a wine opener as basically nothing has that anymore. But besides the pliers, selection of screw drivers, scissors and a knife, what else should I be looking for functionality wise?

Just a set of photos to show another example. Looks like these were made for https://profi-star.de/ base on the markings.

Here is the 5 minute review.

It comes bone dry and stiff.

The vice grip works as intended. Screw works better with a little gun oil.

Getting the phillips out the first time was tough, same with the rest of the tools, including the knife on the other side. After playing with it for a few minutes everything loosened up a little. Then I added a little gun oil and it got better.

The knife is sharp. The knife has a little wobble to it.

The file looks ok. I wish it was rougher, this is closer to a nail file, but should do the trick.

The phillips and flatheads are fine.

The can opener... odds are I will never use it. IF this was going to the woods I would change the angle a little to make it cut in easier.

For new old stock/10 year old design, it is a good tool. I have to say having it in hand only makes me want to talk a manufacturer into making new ones with a slightly different design and tool set.

I used to have one of those Gerber multitools from my grandpa and really liked it, does anyone have a recommendation for something similar? I'd like to try branching out and seeing some other brands too

Two of the four small metal bars that keep the spine lock in place have broken, each for one arm of the multitool. In image, broke side (1st image) vs non-broke side (2nd image). Is there some way to repair this. Is it covered by guarantee?

This only pivots out to maybe 15 degrees as shown. It is also “spring loaded” to the closed position. What is the name and purpose of this tool?

This is a Chinese multitool that combines aspects of the Leatherman Surge and Arc, while also adding spring loaded pliers and a 1/4in bit driver. On paper, it's unbeatable. In person, it's a bit underwhelming, but still a good option for the average user.

The good:

All outside opening tools

Knives are very sharp out of the box

Spring loaded pliers

T shank adapter

Magnetized 1/4in bit driver

Includes a molle sheath and accessories

The bad:

Feels cheap in the hand, yet still very bulky

Wire cutters deflect away from each other, making them nearly unusable

Significant handle wobble when closed

Overall, this tool will probably get the job done in most situations where you could reasonably expect a multitool to do it. The wire cutters, in my experience, perform better on solid copper because it can shear it, but stranded gets pinched between the cutters and won't do the job. This is a really cool concept and I would love to see it redone with better quality materials and attention to detail. Obviously there's no point in comparing this tool to a Leatherman or Victorinox, but even my Bibury tools inspire more confidence than this.

I have an old mo600 I was given, the piler head moves up and down in its socket ot the point of a kinda loud verbal clicking and on the file side the through hole has lost one of its caps which I believe to have loosened the mechanism so that the file can drop down while holding it to stop the folding mechanism in its pit as well as that side being very loose and little force need to pull out the tools. I have submitted a warranty claim today so will be a bit

https://reddit.com/link/1w1pcdc/video/0fk8cagpzbmh1/player

Extreme example of what happens

My new(ish) user!