GOAT Multi-Tool -Best Modular Multi-Tool, Period!

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[@Feanor821]

I hope they keep tinkering with this. Obviously not yet up to Leatherman standards, but I hope Leatherman is watching very closely, because the ability to create your own perfect multi-tool(s) is every hobbyist/DIYers dream, and when GOAT eventually perfects this format it will cause a panic among the multi tool establishment unless they make their own. In the meantime I will get the Surge, which is at least partially modular.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Great point!

[@solesurvivor3723]

The key to this tool is the fact that you can swap things out, and it’s modular… there’s always room for improvement!

[@mr.crumbles2557]

Ive had mine for a little under 2 weeks and share most of your thoughts on it. A few simple fixes would immediately bump it from a 7 to an 8, and those are: 1. washers between each tool to prevent clumping, 2. Slightly reshaped locking lever to prevent accidental opening. 3. Better file, 4. Better wirecutters Also, more scale and tool varieties would be cool.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Definitely! A great first tool. I think the Goat tool can be awesome!

[@Greenmachine305]

I think it's a damn fine offering from a private startup. A simple angular relief under the cutting edge of the wire cutter inserts would solve the problem you described.

[@solesurvivor3723]

No matter what if you feel, there are some sort of imperfections with the tool it’s great to voice them as a lot of these things can be corrected. Wether GOAT tools is listening to the customers and willing to make these corrections remains to be seen. So far in my opinion they have been very accommodating. Don’t forget it’s their first run at this product.

[@johnkraemer5505]

Yes, it’s their first product run….. Still, the wire cutters need to work out of the gate. The issue should have been resolved during the prototyping stage.

[@fossilimprint2954]

Thank you for your honest review. As with most things, version 1.0 is not polished or has some bugs/problems. I look forward to the next version.

[@dougbrown7150]

I can't wait to see the goat compared head to head with the flex when it finally comes out

[@happylittletools]

I haven't received mine yet. But from this, I have mixed feelings. I am still excited about it. But it does seem more cumbersome than it should be. I like that that base handles and pliers themselves are good. I feel like it is the individual tools that mostly need maturity - which is great because they can be swapped out easily. the fact that the cutters dont work well seems to be a huge bummer. I dont use my multitool cutters often, but when I do, I need them to work. my thought is that we again can likely replace these with better cutters and get them working. For the price we shouldn't HAVE to replace things immediately on a new tool to get it working right. However I think a lot of people need to remember that on a startup company like Goat Tools, you are also partially funding the company itself, along with paying for the tool. You spend your money to say "I love this idea, and I want a market where this tool exists, so I am willing to spend a bit more". I worry about how this will fair once the Leatherman arc is released. I feel like that is going to be a big ticket item and the modularity of the Goat Tool will fall too much. If there were better more mature tools on this out of the gate (less "lets throw a wrench here and there" mentality, and more "lets make sure what it does do, it does great" mentality), I think that this would end up selling much more after the initial kickstarter/indiegogo round of funding fulfillment is completed. I would LOVE for Leatherman to follow this trend. At the very least, I would love for them to say "here are all the tools we made for each of our multitools, you can now buy them individually, and here are the tools you need to mod your multitool as you see fit." If I invested in the original Leatherman free p4 lets say, and then the arc comes out, I should be able to buy the individual tools that the arc has, so that I can put them on my free P4 and not have to completely buy a new multitool unless I want it. And I think this is what the Goat Tool brings to the table. So it is vital that their base pliers and handles are perfect out of the gate. The rest of the tools can be sorta junk at the start. If they have base handles and pliers that work well and feel rock solid, then they are miles ahead of the game.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Excellent points! I definitely feel like the Goat tool has potentially a great future!

[@McRootbeer]

Modular multitools may not be as sleek as non modular tools, but they have the advantages of 1. If a tool breaks you can easily replace it instead of the whole tool or having to ship the tool to the manufacturer. 2. The tool load can be changed to suit your needs (including replacing unused tools with spacers to make it lighter) 3. Easy clearing of dust, sand, etc by disassembling the tool. 4. Upgrading components with better materials or design improvements

[@hvacbudget8600]

All great points!!!

[@gnarl12]

Correct. No modular multitool can be as .... integrated feeling or sleek as a "normal" fixed multitool

[@timupright3776]

60 million Europeans and god knows how many other countries that can't have a locking blade can FINALLY get a full size MT with the slipjoint blade option ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I am sold for life

[@hvacbudget8600]

I don't think my tool has the slip joint option. It locks in place. Is that an option you've seen? I'll double check my tool.

[@dualsportedc]

@@hvacbudget8600 the premium blade is non-locking if I recall

[@larrya197140]

This tool seems to work much better when I added the brass scales, the hobby knife doesn't rub anymore the whole tool seems ro work smoother...

[@hvacbudget8600]

Good to hear!

[@mjnz]

At one time I was stoked about this. But the closer it got, the more hesitation I had. I canceled my Kickstarter about a month before release and now glad I did. After seeing all the reviews, I would not have been happy with it.

[@zeewizard7198]

Remove the scissors and see if you can put them back in I had such a difficult time.

[@johnkraemer5505]

Oh my … That wire cutter is completely unacceptable! How does something like that even get into production?

[@hvacbudget8600]

Unfortunately Gerber's carbide cutter is not much better and even the Leatherman Rev or Wingman can be hard to use.

[@dobie-at-home]

Hmmm, maybe we’ll see an improved version. I see modular tools definitely taking off… as as someone gets em right!

[@hvacbudget8600]

This is definitely a great start!

[@dualsportedc]

I had to cancel my order for mine. Had other stuff to buy that was higher priority than a multitool. Cool concept for sure

[@solesurvivor3723]

Our expectations have to be realistic as well… for example, if I want a bolt cutter, I will buy a bolt cutter. If I want to cut the cable, I will get a tool appropriate for that task.

[@zeewizard7198]

The people wanted the people demanded we want to versus.GoatTool vs !!!!

[@hvacbudget8600]

So what multi tools should be reviewed vs the Goat tool? Leatherman Wave? SOG Power Access Assist? Gerber MP600?

[@zeewizard7198]

@@hvacbudget8600 whatever is competitors are you can pick I'll watch the video. You can do it based on weight and size.

[@imanassole9421]

Me: Aggressively rubbing hands together waiting for the Chinese clones. 😁😁 If it takes off, you know there will be some. Also, I'm so glad I didn't jump on this. There are still clear kinks here still for a tool that costs like (I think)200 dollars?.. that shouldn't happen and it's unacceptable!

[@hvacbudget8600]

I think it's great for a companies first try. LoL you know the clones are pawing at the door! LoL!

[@imanassole9421]

@@hvacbudget8600 I do understand that it's their first go. It is a great concept and an awesome looking tool. I just figured they would have caught stuff like that in testing or QC. It's been in the works for what 2 years before release? Oh the attack of the clones will never end, and I'm all for it! Keeps the big boys on their toes.

[@nestoworks3402]

If this is flimsy imagine the clones.

[@Toasty_1992]

GOAT should just copy Leatherman Plier head design and call it done. Then we can all have any custom reliable multi tool that we wish.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Well as long as it's done legally it could be cool.

[@Powernoodle_]

I had one of these in my cart to purchase, but your review dissuaded me. Not a fan of the old-school Leatherman locking mechanism, the poor cutters and the hobby blade hitting the frame. I'll be watching, but I'll wait for v2. Thanks.

[@hvacbudget8600]

I really like the tool but it isn't perfect. Hopefully v2 will be fantastic!

[@rag_man673]

I would have loved a Leatherman, but since we have strict knife laws here in Australia, I ordered the GoatTool because you can remove them. Leatherman is also quite expensive here, and Goat came in a bit cheaper. Mine has been shipped but still waiting for it.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Nice!

[@sonercanbaz9688]

Thanks hvac 👍

[@richardsullivan1776]

Mr. Kincaid, I'm really enjoying my satin finish with non- locking clip point and craft blade. Could you do an updated video and are there add on implements you purchased that you would recommend?

[@hvacbudget8600]

Sure. I definitely will be doing some videos on it. Just got the Roxon Flex tonight so there will be some interesting comparisons.

[@richardsullivan1776]

@@hvacbudget8600 Cool, that's great. You deserve it Mr. Kincaid!

[@prinzchen17]

Sad to see that especially the wirecutters seem to be a weak part :( As I was at first optimistic about the triangle design of the blades, as it enables a simple replace on the go without the need to have spare blades on you...

[@hanzkammler6388]

Roxon Flex has entered the chat.

[@hvacbudget8600]

This was before the Flex, LoL!

[@upside-down_pineapple]

Yes the ergonomics are a bit lacking compared to some of the competitors' models.... more tool options, more than just the one frame currently available and better high end steels (cpm 154 wire cutters) would be desirable but give it time. A newborn doesn't compete with Leatherman and Victorinox right out of the gate....i have a wishlist for a multitool for my needs and this Goat still hits the mark more then the Leatherman Surge or SAK Swisschamp with its modularity.... p.s. a non stainless knife on a multitool is OK! the Leatherman Arc released Magnacut but a plain edged or even serrated K390, Vanadis 8, etc. total tool boner 😅

[@erickang8894]

They should just make different plierheads and sell them individually so those who have the tool already can swap it

[@hvacbudget8600]

Good idea.

[@AtomicBleach]

Love the concept. The implementation is lacking and design. Especially the default tools that come with it. Some of them are kinda trash... Looking forward to revisions of this multitool. Growing pains...

[@hvacbudget8600]

Definitely! Well said. I'm afraid many people expect a 1 or so year old company to produce at the same level as a 40 year old company. The Goat is fantastic for a companies first start!

[@larrya197140]

I like it, but I find that the hobby knife rubs or leans on the plier when trying to open one handed and the knife comes out very hard even when trying to loosen the screws very awkward deployment, my thumb still sore, and i really dont care for all the loud symbolism on the tool, lol!

[@larrya197140]

Maxlvledc suggested the first thing you should do when you get this tool is to swap the hobby knife to where the main blade is so the the bit driver can unlock without pulling up the release lock and just push down like the other side, but for me the problem is the main blade rubs against the plier like the hobby knife, it pretty much binds, but to be fair Maxlvledc said you tinker with it alot, but you pointed out about the wire cutters very poor compared to cheap multi tools, they shouldn't release this tool yet, I would of felt better paying 40.00 dollars not a 100.00

[@zeewizard7198]

I think this tool is overrated . In my opinion it's not better than the Leatherman . This tool does have problems.

[@andrewfett142]

I have a bunch of vids good & bad. :)

[@slothman4631]

There maybe imperfections but their open source nature makes them a company worth supporting on principal alone. Companies that are willing to open source their data should always be given support and sometimes priority over a slightly superior product.

[@Jasonsminiadventure]

I'm on the fence about this tool. I like the idea but necessarily the execution.

[@hvacbudget8600]

I think it's got some growing to do and it could be fantastic.

[@andrewfett142]

👍🏼

[@zeewizard7198]

The main knife it doesn't lock it doesn't have a liner lock. If you put the wrong pressure on the knife it'll collapse. Be careful.

[@hvacbudget8600]

I'll have to check mine. I was pretty sure my knife locked.

[@zeewizard7198]

I'm going to have to get in contact with them. I think I got to return this tool.

[@McRootbeer]

I gotta say this seems a bit quick to get this video out. And a lot of focusing on the negatives while downplaying the positives.

[@beck4218]

You’ve got to be a shill. This thing is a hot mess.

[@zeewizard7198]

Brother I was saying the same thing. It's overrated it needs a lot of work to fix the problems that this thing has. Thinking about selling it on eBay if I can.

[@diegolainfiesta]

Modular multitools are not a good idea, is not what you think. The modularity takes away the details and specificity when designing it. That is why they look unfinished.

[@hvacbudget8600]

I think modular multi tools have their place but they are not for everyone.

[@nestoworks3402]

I feel like its a start up companies go to, to take an existing product and making it modular. And i havent seen it succeed.

[@TopDog8762]

I never had any interest in the GOAT multitools. I have seen, read and heard both good and bad about them. I can wait until I hear mostly good about them before I give them a shot.

[@hvacbudget8600]

I think it's a great idea but yes it's not perfect yet.