The 4 Best Multi-Tools & Why?

[@dailyskeptic]

My four- Victorinox Swisstool Spirit X Leatherman Wave Leatherman Wingman (Modified)* Leatherman Style *I modified the Wingman, adding the straight blade (replacing the partially serrated blade) and the serrated knife (replacing the package opener) from the Sidekick. I use the scissors more often than a saw.

[@nmtoolsandgadgets4963]

Make a 2019 version of this just incase you changed your list

[@TheAlpineShepherdBoy]

especially considering the price change on that sidekick .. he says in this video it's 30 bucks and now it's going for about twice that price.

[@edgarhernandez2799]

I've had the rebar for the last three years. I work in a Lumber yard and I've used each tool except the awl. At least npt for its intended purpose. I've used it to pull out staples saw wood down to size and even the screw drivers. hasn't let me down yet. best multi tool I have. I might pick up the squirter I need a new replacement knife for my keys. that's about the right size as well. thanks for the review.

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

Nice segment... I've always have a love vs. dissatisfaction outlook on multi-tools. I especially liked you sharing how these models differed in deploying the various tool's components. The 'why' behind some of your preferences === made good sense.

[@JustSimplyBrandon]

In my opinion, the four multi-tools I recommend is one of each categories: keychain-size, pocket-size, full-size, and heavy-duty. The different size categories allow for maximum flexibility and capabilities in use for a wide spectrum of situations, depending on the tool you use. I prefer a multi-tool that embodies a pocket tool chest with the most capabilities, so my four will be the Leatherman Squirt PS4, Juice Xe6, Charge TTi, and Surge.

[@pancakepillow]

The Sidekick is my #1 favorite edc multitool. The weight, size, tools and price are all amazing. I have carried one on me at work every single day for the last 2 years, and i use it multiple times a day. I would take it over a wave any day as an edc.

[@hectorltorresramirez8199]

My collection Leatherman Wingman, Fuse, Sidekick, Rev, Rebar and Gerber Suspension.

[@LeSadW666]

If you wear glasses and you need a small flathead, you like outdoors camping and bushcraft, you want an awl and a saw and a pair of good scissors and some tweezers thrown in, and you want it all to be lightweight and versatile then I know the perfect combo..... LEATHERMAN REBAR + LEATHERMAN MICRA These 2 multi tools when used together are awesome, they are both good for different tasks and the weight is still kept at a minimal. (SAW - BLADE - SERRATED BLADE - MINI BLADE - FILE - FLATHEADS micro, small, medium, large - 3D PHILLIPS DRIVER - AWL/REAMER - SCISSORS - TWEEZERS - BOTTLE OPENER - CAN OPENER - LANYARD RINGS - PLIERS WITH REPLACEABLE TEETH - RULERS - NAIL FILE AND CLEANER)

[@JuandelaCruz001]

I got my LM Charge which is basically a Wave with a flack jacket so to speak. Love it. In all my years having MT's and Vic folders, the scissors were the most often-used tool.

[@johnrossi4607]

Well thought out ! Love the sidekick...Love how the Rebar has an awl instead of scissors ! Decisions, decisions !....….OK both !....PAPA DUKES

[@codygervais995]

I love my swiss tool RS from victorinox (just thought I'd add that because I highly recommend it) but my brother has that same Gerber only with a blade and loves it. Great vids man keep it up!

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Aaron, Ever since a Gerber Multi Tool saved a Soldier from serious injury, I became a Gerber Multi Tool man. Actually I just use it for splinters and my Victorinox Delemont Collection Ranger 78 has tweezers, But the Awl is the tool I use alot, and Gerber's is Aces. ,, .

[@juliusgonzo7527]

The "Rebar" reminds me of my Leatherman "Core". Can you compare those two ?

[@andrewkrieger1736]

I miss the 30-40 dollar wingman/sidekick and the 40-60 dollar rebar . Now it's 60 and 70 respectively.

[@drcsep]

I like the Signal more than the Rebar. Nice review.

[@T-Mo_]

For past 5-6 years i've carried between the leatherman squirt p4 and the rev. Usually the rev. Looks like the rev is very similar to the sidekick. 5.9oz vs the 7 oz sidekick, but the sidekick has that extra outer saw and the rev has the inner package opener vs the short serrated blade on the sidekick. That's the only thing i wish the rev had is some serrated blade for rope cutting. But I do love the rev's outer non serrated blade and its low weight. I also have a supertool and a surge that I keep in vehicles.

[@simonh6371]

Wow snap on 3 of those, I own the Squirt PS4 and Gerber MP600 bladeless and I've just ordered the Rebar. I'm in the UK so can't carry a Rebar or most LMs for that matter as EDC, so PS4 lives in my coin pocket, and the MP600 is my urban EDC bag multitool. Having said that, I don't see any advantage of the Sidekick over the Rebar, it isn't smaller and lighter but has a more limited toolset, it only scores over the Rebar in that the blade and saw are accessible from the outside, and it has a pocketclip. I found a Rebar for just £50 (it's a ''second'' with an overwritten engraving but that's no biggy) which is really good for the UK, and even the Sidekick / Wingman are hard to find for that price nowadays. Like you I'm going to use the Rebar for outdoor activities when I don't really have to worry about the ban on carrying a fixed/locking blade, as that's only ''without good reason'', if you're camping or bushcrafting you have good reason to carry a locking blade and/or fixed blade and anyway I also carry a fixed blade of some kind when I'm doing that. Also that will be my Bug-Out-Bag multitool as it's good for outdoors use. I've got a couple of other mid-sized multitools - SOG Microclip and True Utility Multimate - which are UK legal for EDC but I don't rate them too much as apart from the pliers, which are a bit more substantial than those on a Squirt, the remaining tools have a few shortcomings, some are pretty much useless, however I tend to carry these in conjunction with a Swiss Army knife which covers those gaps in utility. Having said that, if I could opt for a 4th multitool it would be either a Leatherman Juice S2 or CS4, or a Swisstool X or Spirit X. The Juice would be more suited to a legal pocket EDC, but they're really hard to come by nowadays, the best price I can find is from a supplier in France and they still come in at around $90/100 respectively. For that money I can get a Swisstool, but that wouldn't be a practical EDC from the point of view of size and legality. So I still haven't decided. Probably I will end up getting both, I was only planning to get one fixed blade, one folder and one multitool but somehow I couldn't leave it at that, whenever I see a bargain in a clearance sale or on Amazon I convince myself that I'm saving money by buying it lol.

[@9thchild358]

I like the Wingman for fishing, because the scissors do a really good job of cutting braided line.

[@marcolabranche2480]

Yeah Aaron! Use to have a Wave, been robed, replace the wave for a rebar, less expensive, and I like it better than the wave.

[@VictoryOrValhalla14]

I love the sidekick. It's been good to me. I still have the original issue Gerber. Still has dirt, rust and blood in it. Legendary tool that never failed me.

[@gideonstactical]

+0WickedSensation0 Glad to hear about the Gerber too.

[@kracin]

top 4 you recommend... mp600 with removable carbide cutters... "you can rotate them if they warp or dull".... never used this one have you... admit it, you maybe cut a piece of copper wire and that's it... those are carbide, they don't "warp" they shatter. and they shatter when cutting anything relatively the same softness as a coat hanger. not that i don't like gerber, i've been carrying a multiplier for 10 years now, but when i sent in mine to get repaired, gerber sent me the newest model (military version since mine was one i got while in the navy) with the replaceable cutters, i felt the same way. hey look awesome carbide cutters! lets test them real quick...... some twisted .040 welding wire doubled up as tig wire........ boom, broken carbides, and then you let gerber know their product failed instantly and they throw out the "sorry that isn't covered in the tool warranty".. so they replace the tool after 10 years of use no problem, but cutters fail after 1 cut and its not their problem? fun.

[@Bodestone]

As my larger tools all have pliers my keyring tool is always the Micro over the Squirt. I find that fold out scissors are always pants though I have never tried Letherman ones. I want full sprung decent scissors on at least one of my tools and the keyring makes sense as I can go to my bag for heavy duty.

[@GROSSFIT]

I have a LM Wingman, LM Wave (added Clip) and a Victorinox Spirit. The Swiss Made Spirit has BY FAR the best quality and attention to detail. At the Spirit I like that all tools are available from the outside - though two handed. On the LM I like the clips and one handed accessibility of some of the tools. Though I don't like that you have to oben the tool to get some of the other tools. All of them are valuable. If you don't have the Vic Spirit I recommend trying it out.

[@LeSadW666]

Yeah that Rebar looks great for bushcraft! It's got the stuff you would more likely need! Especially the awl! I've seen so many multi-tools that would be on the money if they had an AWL. It is an important tool for piercing!

[@kcscottkc]

Great review. I have a couple of Gerbers and Leathermans. I got a SOG for a gift last year and it took over for everything though. Thanks for the review.

[@jelkel25]

Got a cheap multi tool years ago and everything works on it, got a smaller cheap multi tool for backpacking recently and hardly anything works on it, junk just isn't what it used to be, might have to invest in a Squirt!

[@mikezador]

Good choice, but I would pick Micra or Style CS as a key chain tool. Gerber is awesome. Good to keep it in your car tougher with some Victorinox 111mm, such as Forester or Fireman. Thanks for video.

[@shannonwaldhauer3345]

nice picks. I run a leatherman supertool, a gerber clutch and a CRKT driver for edc. they don't weigh nearly as much as the tool pouch I carry at work

[@DoctrZhivago]

Excellent review. I liked the Rebar and particularly the high blade position as you said.

[@vinnieanderson318]

love the sidekick, its in my pocket every day.

[@randallkelley3599]

I bought the Wingman and the Micro at Home Depot for $20.00 on sale! Good buy...

[@adhair]

My picks: Sidekick, Wave, Surge, Gerber Dime Travel (for the file), Gerber MP600 bladeless. The Surge is on my EDC bag. If the Wave just had an awl and maybe full-size scissors, it would be perfect for me. My PS4 is still in its original packaging after I opened it up and confirmed that the tools were too dinky compared with the Dime.

[@gideonstactical]

+adhair I broke my dime in the first week and my ps4 has been going strong for 2 years.

[@adhair]

Fair enough! It's possible that you got a lemon while I got three good ones (one regular Dime and two Dime Travels); Gerber's quality control isn't exactly known for being top-notch. My MP600 is also still kicking, but it doesn't see a lot of use.

[@danofiremano]

+gideonstactical Are You Special? I'm still playing the PS3. How did you get a PS4 2 years ago when it was just released in 2015? LoL

[@machodeth4822]

That 'bladeless' is interesting, I work in a secure facility and we're not allowed to have knives at work other than those provided. That might be a good answer so I can carry a multitool. good vid man.

[@gideonstactical]

+Macho Deth Thanks!

[@James-ke5sx]

I'm a carpenter and cyclist. Leatherman surge and Victorinox Swiss Army champ are my favorites. I packed the Leatherman for cycling and the Swiss Army when I'm walking around. But for work both of these are too small

[@rudy.3578]

Have you ever tried the victronox swisstool? I have had one for over 15 years, closer to 20, and have never had an issue, using almost every day, except for the nylon sheath, it ripped and I replaced with a leather one, and very happy. It has great tools, I recommend it as an EDC. Thanks for your great reviews, I plan to get the HK/Benchmade 9.5 inch blade you just reviewed, and will try the rebar from leather an for a backup tool. Thanks.

[@timmccabe503]

Like to see you do a comparison between the Rebar MP600 and the new Leatherman Rebar, knifeless multi tool.

[@insomb]

I have the Wave and a Gerber MP400, prefer my Gerber, it just feels better in hand and is very precise. I still have yet to try a Swisstool but I love Victorinox, I would like to own one.

[@dakotasummers1585]

I find that spring loaded pliers are too much trouble, in fact spring loaded anything is an issue, knives, scissors, pliers all that. Springs can bend, break, and snap entirely too easily, and my heavy use of the tools I have proves that every time with only one exception, the kershaw leek.

[@bsly137]

Great video. When you're on a budget, it's just hard to beat knives like the Kershaw Skyline and the Byrd Raven 2. I find it hard to justify buying a $100 plus dollar knife unless what I do everyday demands super quality steel.

[@john-kp2uv]

My EDC multi-tool is the Leatherman Wave and leather pouch.

[@cebuanostud]

yup, luv my rebar too

[@nathaniellavender9388]

the rebar was my first multitool, I bought the supertool right after it.

[@chrisanderson7820]

The MP600 is a very good choice if you're a traveler, knife laws vary so much across the world that you really need a bladeless tool to guarantee no complaints.

[@RaphaeLoh01]

I like the Leatherman Wingman/Sidekick, but it annoys me that you can only have the scissors or saw... And doesn't the main knife with serration make the serrated knife redundant?

[@thing8357]

I’m a suburban kid so I’m not a tactical outdoors type guy my favorite is the wave or the juice cs4

[@nateosbahr6335]

if there was one multitool you would pick for hiking, camping and cycling what would it be

[@cashisgreen6383]

I’d would like have a plane edge on my wingman though

[@NGMonocrom]

Wow! That Rebar (in black) would be perfect for me. Thanks for making this vid.

[@tannerpritchett4652]

If you ever get the chance check out the gerber clutch it's a keychain multitool

[@ROE1300]

When I first saw this video my reaction was that 4 “must have” multitools was 3 too many. BUT, having a bladeless one for travel is not a bad idea. I like my Sidekick very much and it is my EDC tool for everything but coat & tie functions, thus the advantage of the Squirt (may have to consider getting one). It is probably just me, I prefer multitools which do not require them to be opened to access the most used tools, so for a larger multitool I prefer the Victorinox Spirit X. 4 “must haves” may indeed be the correct number.

[@Matanumi]

I bought the style PS for this very reason...I've taken it inside hockey games and made a display sign withthe scziors

[@cecilm3720]

Totally agree with you. 4 is 3 too many (during a flight it goes into the suitcase). I’m on the hunt for the ‘one’. Sidekick or Rebar? Tough decision.

[@steventoddjr9557]

Thanks for the great advice on Mutitools. Just ordered the Sidekick and getting it free through my company rewards program. Sure glad I didn't waste my points on the Rev

[@likota123]

Interesting video but I have a different perspective concerning the knife on the Rebar. It is awkward to cut food with it and in the woods I always carry a fixed blade knife with me. That's what kept me from adding the Rebar to my Leatherman collection.

[@gideonstactical]

Interesting feed back, thanks for the comment

[@MultiBronius]

I belong to the long range recoinance. About for a 3 years I'm using my " Rebar ",never failed me.

[@boofingdragon]

I like a multi-tool that allows me to fix the copier at work in the mornings, and maybe tactically knife fight punks in the evenings. The pliers are handy for titty twisters and moderate infliction of pain once said punk is down. Occasionally I may clip their toe nails if they are remorseful.

[@somethingtrulyhorrifying]

LMAO

[@urjnlegend]

Chris Clark titty twisters lol

[@marvinshelbygt]

Chris Clark hahahaha!

[@markuswest7408]

LOL

[@Chingus696]

Chris Clark best comment ever!

[@kenrickchow]

Thanks for your review. I share almost all of your views. I have a Wingman since I like scissors, and I have the Rebar which is my most favorite tool. I have the squirt on my keychain too. I have a surge for heavy work and a Dime travel for bladeleas environment. I am considering getting a heavier duty bladeless tool. how do you compare MP600 bladeless to SOG traveler? I am considering either one of them. By the way, is the blade exchanger on the MP600 bladeless a T shank one?

[@genoburgess6817]

For me it's surge , charge and squirt. Side kick and wingman are to light for me also the wingman falls appart for me and the cheaper tool scissors suck. For me it's beefy tough

[@mattmaiden4920]

My skeletool is awsome edc it has a clip and a carabeaner clip on it so u can attach it to bout anything but i need a larger one for my go bag for more tuffer tasks

[@zippolit4485]

In my opinion if the leatherman rebar had a diamond file it would be the perfect multi tool light weight and durable made in the USA 🇺🇸 what else can you ask for at that point.

[@JK-vp2ux]

I think the US army provides a Gerber to soldiers. A bladed one. I know every soldier in Iraq had one while I was there. (I don't know for certain because I was a civilian worker.) They didn't seem impressed with them.

[@happycamper9300]

+John King I have a Gerber or about 15 years, maybe is not top notch, but gets the job done every time, and the price is right.

[@g.h.3049]

A review on the Victorinox Spirit X plus would be great

[@robertbrunston5406]

I like the rebar too! Thanks.

[@mikedifeo8344]

Great review. I don't care for the Reebar. Leatherman discontinued the Blast, which was very similar to the Reebar, but a lot better quality. I have a Blast, I bought a Reebar and I gave it away. If you are considering a Leatherman, check out the Blast, if you can get one you'll really like it.

[@evanwhite3714]

Is the knifeless Rebar going to replace the MP600 for your travel multitool when it comes out?

[@John-lr3ix]

What do you think of the Leatherman Surge ?

[@cycloneoutdoors7781]

Great picks Aaron! However, if you can, I would recommend checking out the SOG PowerLock. I've had mine for about 5 months now, and it's been great. It's obviously up to you lol but it would be nice to see your opinion on it too.

[@gideonstactical]

+Cyclone Outdoors I am going to do a few SOG multi tools this year I hope.

[@loreacat]

I love my super tool 300. Pair it with a Sak and I'm set. love your videos man. Keep up the great work and God bless

[@gideonstactical]

Thank you very much!

[@DamionJR4923]

Swiss Army Knives seem like they are overlooked anymore.

[@christophersitzmore3855]

Check out the Gerber Dime as a possible replacement for the Leatherman Squirt.

[@qguilwesley6747]

On some L multitool in particularly the SP-300 when the tool is packed the handels just fall away fro each other by 1/4 of an inch. Do you know why that is?

[@tomfaranda]

Very good video although I disagree with your assessment of the advantage of the rebar knife layout v. the wingman, or any other outside opening tool set.

[@christopherherinckx7133]

Great list, I love the wave over sidekick for personal reasons. Same knife accessibility but I use the eyeglass drivers and also the diamond knife flat on back of file is awesome! I carry multiple other knives because I like them and have one dedicated for different tasks.

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

I understand that things like this are purely personal preference, but this is the one area I really disagree with your choice. I have been carrying a supertool 200 for 14 years, with a wave ( gen 1) on the other hip for the last 10. ( original leatherman before that) I carry them in belt sheathes, and do not even notice the weight, but I do notice I can hardly make it through a day that I do not need one or both of them. I find quite often when I need the pliers, or screw driver, I also need a second one to hold the back of what I want to loosen/tighten. someday, if financing permits, I plan to upgrade to the supertool 300 and the current wave ( mine does not have the bit holder option, and is 10 years old and just starting to show some wear.) I had my supertool 100 ,until it was stolen last year, in my wheelchair kit, and the 200 I bought in 2002. wearing them on my belt has become so natural that when I am forced to leave them home to go to the VA facilities, I really feel weird not having them in place.

[@qcn_cummins4146]

I carry that Gerber multi tool but with a blade and I love it. I received a Leatherman Wave that I have my dad and he loves it I was just alittle big for me.

[@kylelikeskjvbible]

For me the wave is the best Leatherman tool. The squirt is good for keychain size.

[@tacticalveterinarian]

Great video! What bladeless Leatherman model would you recommend for traveling?

[@gideonstactical]

+tactical veterinarian The Gerber MP600. Watch my review in my multi-tool playlist.

[@Schroeder_-yh4sq]

they now have a knifeless leatherman rebar. www.leatherman.com/knifeless-rebar-465.html#start=22

[@stgeorge6947]

tactical veterinarian rebar

[@oliverjensen4405]

Hey Gideonstactical:) I'm up in the air between the Sidekick and the supertool 300! I know that the supertool is very heavy but I don't care. I'm mainly going to EDC what ever tool I buy so just wanted to know what you thought? Thanks.

[@Jarrodpimental]

I just noticed the signal is basically an expensive new model sidekick

[@zBMatt]

This is the multi tool that goes in me 😂

[@nathanbrewer5625]

Hey I was wondering where could I get one of those Gideon's tactical hats?

[@jolier1313]

The Leatherman Rebar is better than the Wave+. The Rebar is cheaper, lighter, and more robust. The scissors on the Wave+ are basically useless for anything but for thread snipping. Moreover, having to buy and carry bits for the Wave+ only adds to the cost and to the weight. The Wave+ and bit kit costs the same as two Rebars! I'd rather have two Rebars than one Wave+.

[@markgreer6921]

I thoroughly enjoy my leatherman juice s2 I use it everyday I get laughed at but it gets me out of every jam I'm in

[@AloeVera84]

Is there a small leatherman that holds a phillips screwdriver? Thanks, nice vid!

[@pappaclutch3266]

No SAK? Wow those are my go to but I do carry a Wave around on the belt at the same time.

[@stgeorge6947]

Honest review i really appreciate it man thanks

[@Honezjr]

These are the 4 best multitools IMHO: - Leatherman Charge AL - Leatherman Squirt PS4 - Victorinox Swisstool Spirit X - Leatherman Juice S2

[@dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561]

Austin Jones junk junk junk mostly American made absolute shit. Gross

[@The_Koolman]

@@dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561 man why do you talk about your self like that?

[@rice4sale70]

the gerber dime is very similar to the leatherman squirt and its much cheaper

[@aubreygmcghee]

Thanks for the video. On the Gerber are the driver's made with sturdy metal? I have a sog and the small driver/can opener and I used in on a small screw that was barely screwed tight. I could almost twist it with my fingers but not quite. The tip snapped off. This was right after purchasing. I was pissed. I've had a couple of Leatherman and now have a Swiss tool. I don't have confidence in the Leatherman, SOG, Gerber driver tools as they all seem similar sheap metal that will easily snap. I like the wingman which is also steel that won't seem to break but bend just like the Swiss tool. I have stayed away from Gerber because it seems the cheapest made.

[@stevenloy6657]

I’ve literally broken the plier jaws off of three gerbers and will never carry another. One was issued and the other two I bought but sadly lost my money to cheap steel. Leatherman is what I’ve carried for two years (super tool and wave) and I’ve had good experiences with them. I carried the sog switch plier that I loved until I broke the auto assist. Still loving my wave after a year, though but I have medium hands.

[@mikefiles2087]

I'd like to know where you get a sidekick for 30 bux

[@TruckGuyHD92]

Need to check out sog multitool

[@joedoomsdays3155]

you CAN take knives on cruise ships with blades under 4 inches

[@MatthewWdeathxd]

I'm 13 and my number 1 multi tool is the original leatherman super tool

[@scottwilliams7429]

Cheek out the Leatherman Raptor. its a great tool to add to a med kit

[@simonh6371]

Yeah just $100 for trauma shears. Even the best medical grade trauma shears - made by companies specialising in medical kit - cost less than half that.

[@michaelnussbaum6635]

Will you be doing a signal review soon?

[@KosherCookery]

I'll be honest, I don't understand why the sidekick has a place here. It weighs slightly more than a rebar and has significantly reduced functions. Especially for carry in a pouch picking the sidekick over the rebar makes no sense to me. Personally, I always have a micra in my pocket and a rebar in my pack.

[@bilakos1987]

Isn't the Sidekick the exact same build quality as the Wingman? I kept seeing that it is awesome and of "the same high quality as all Leatherman tools", I thought the reviewers were trustworthy, so I got 2 Wingmen. Both were junk. Rattling, blade play, misaligned jaws, terrible wire-cutters. I got two replacement Wingmen, and again, they were junk. I got a Rebar now, plus my Micra for scissors, and I'm set. How different is the Sidekick to the Wingman, quality-wise? I know about the differences in toolset. Is it the same chassis and plier head, with magically better build quality?

[@gideonstactical]

+bilakos1987 I am sorry you have had bad quality, both of mine run like a dream, nice and tight.

[@learnshareevolve1842]

Worthy choices.

[@juliusgonzo7527]

Your thoughts on The "Leatherman Signal " ??

[@pancakepillow]

+Julius Gonzo I own one, its pretty nice, but kinda gimmicky. I wish it didn't have the partial serrations on the blade.

[@antura9873]

I have rebar and its just amazing I recomment it to everyone!

[@gideonstactical]

Totally agree with you!

[@antura9873]

+gideonstactical I have used it maybe 1 year now and its still good as new:)

[@constructionmanagement5661]

Thank you. Very helpful video.

[@DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

I always like a pair of scissor on my multi-tool.

[@MrSemanticprison]

Even with four, no blunt nose version?