🛠Another Awesome Budget Multitool (Swisstech 18in1)

[@maxlvledc]

Multiforce at Walmart: bit.ly/3K4DBPk Swisstech on Ali Express: a.aliexpress.com/_mK1j4Ww Have a Multitool or EDC Question? Leave a comment and I may make a video on it! Website: maxlvledc.com Amazon Shop: amzn.to/3B5kJvr Instagram: bit.ly/3zndlKR Facebook: bit.ly/3ITwKWD Email: [e-mail] (no links plz, wont click them) Maxlvledc is a channel dedicated to exploring the tools we carry every day. I will be discussing bags, flashlights, knives, multitools, pen, wallets, key organizers, pry tools, functional clothing, watches, electronics, and much more. Because I also love to modify these items, there will be videos on tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, scissor, wrenches, and power tools. I try to read every comment so pls feel free to ask any questions below! Thanks for stopping in! _______________________ Disclaimer I will use affiliate links whenever possible. Using these links allows me to continue to make content for this channel. Thanks so much for your help! #everydaycarry #edc #maxlvledc

[@hishamosman4341]

All these Lestherman alternatives are a blessing to be honest. It benefits the masses at large. Not everybody could afford a Surge but for functionality, both Multiforce and Swiss Tech are equally excellent. Other good alternatives are SOG, NexTool, Bibury and GOAT

[@leonardomatheus1888]

Yea, and in some cases there simply isn't a way to get the leathermans at a reasonable price. In Brazil i would have to pay triple price after taxes+shipping.

[@GarrettRockey]

I have the same complaint with this sheath as the Leatherman molle sheath. The “hook” half of the velcro is on the flap; so when the flap is open and you draw out the tool, you run your thumb joint up against the equivalent of 40 grit sand paper.

[@GoodmaneYT]

You may have been expecting the Swiss+Tech 17-in-1? For what it's worth, this version is definitely better.

[@shanewiley9190]

As far as I know Swiss tech and Ozark trail are manufactured by Great star tools in China. Which is the same company that makes SK tools. So they are very capable of making high quality tools.

[@Xaluber]

I ordered a Multiforce from Aliexpress less than a week ago for $23 and it showed up today. The shipping label indicates it shipped directly from Walmart which was a surprise.

[@maxlvledc]

Whaaaat?!?! Link???

[@Xaluber]

@@maxlvledc Tried to reply with it twice and I think the comments are getting deleted.

[@Spanky8402]

​@@Xaluber I noticed that as well. I am glad that I am not the only one. Maybe you can say what to search for. Did you just search Multiforce?

[@Xaluber]

@@Spanky8402 The seller was DZQ Outdoor Store. They call it the Trail Multiforce.

[@Spanky8402]

@CJRhoades thank you. I searched it and it's $35 now. It's still cheaper than Walmart though. It's $42 at Walmart for me right now.

[@lawrencehubbard2985]

A cheap way to get bits for any multi tool using the Irwin ball detent double ended bits is getting the Bate’s multi bit screwdriver. It’s a very inexpensive way to go.

[@elizabeththompson4424]

Swiss Tech also made those little key-ring pliers I've seen more Swiss Tech in WalMart lately nice to know it's probably the same as Ozark Trail

[@shaukathameen2808]

I've had mine for about 4 months my swiss+tech. My first full size multi tool. And it can do just about anything I've come across on the go. Word of caution, if you get it wet don't forget to clean/drive out the moisture and lubricate. Not all the metal inside is stainless. I went swimming one day with it on my belt and the next day a few spots in the locking mechanism had already started rusting. But for 35 dollars with shipping this thing is worth the money.

[@LawAbidingCitizen117]

High end Leathermans can rust too.

[@brianmabin5947]

To be fair, I've carried a swisstech keychain folding plyers, original version for over 20 years. It has been my go-to in most situations. Uniquely engineered and tough as nails! Tiny bit mighty!

[@jamessexton6]

😬 yikes!

[@ex8280]

I just got the Bibury, and was so impress, I bought another.

[@andrewfett142]

👍🏼 I always like horizontal carry.

[@d2cuadrados510]

I saw one of your videos where you got rid of the pliers and used only one handle on the Ozark trail to make a multitool knife. I did just that and I really like it. I'm not a fan of those multitool pliers. I think I'm just gonna get me a small pair of slip joints from Snap on.

[@jamesmhebert]

The can opener failed the other day on my 10-month-old MultiForce, before I had gone 1/4th of the way around a lid of green beans! I mostly use it for the blades, pretty light general use. If you intend to use the can opener, test it first! Make sure it holds up. The lock release lever for the opener also serves as a backstop for the opener, and it cannot hold its position so the opener forces it up and back. Result is the opener goes back so far you can’t use it, not enough leverage. I’m also a bit unhappy with the big drivers - the Phillips/flat head bit falls out easily. Drop it and you spend 10 minutes looking for where it went. Finding out if there’s a warranty on this tomorrow.

[@maxlvledc]

Should be simple matter of going to Walmart and bothering the hell out of them. Be persistent and they will exchange it.

[@jamesmhebert]

@@maxlvledc well, it took a LOT of bugging them, but they offered refund or replace after about 30 minutes. Tried to have me call phone numbers they found online, of which the only one that went to Walmart was their online support only. The others were not Ozark Trail but had similar names. (Beware, OT is a brand name of Walmart’s, and not a division or business entity of its own. No phone number gets you to them.) Sadly the can opener failure was a deal breaker for my uses. If only it wasn’t needed!The rest of the tool has been great (for pliers, blades, and screwdriver).

[@888johnmac]

I'm in the UK & bought a swiss-tech last month on Amazon ( £20 i think ) .. and yeah a bit too heavy for EDC , but fine to have in a pocket when fishing/camping/car maintenance/general DIY agree the scissors are first class

[@stemill1569]

20 bucks is easy and cheap. I would recommend to make a choice about what you need and either invest the money for a Leatherman or a Victorinox. They cost like 5 times more but they have lighter versions to carry in pockets. and they are not as bulky. I tried one of those china shits and they quickly hurt my hand when using them.

[@edgaraquino2324]

Good video Dominic! You will recall saying that this trend was coming, & that if it continued, it would bite the LTG right smartly...so the time has now arrived...considering the prices today, if I were starting off, I would purchase the Swisstech & mix & match tools, saving some money at the same time...

[@jakehansen3418]

I bought my multi force over 2 years ago for like 32 bucks from Walmart just to see if I could carry a multi tool for EDC well I love it eventually I'll get a Leatherman wave but not until the multi force finally fails somehow.

[@FlyHighAndFar]

Hands down the best multitool channel on KZbin by now ! Truly max level !

[@maxlvledc]

Don't know about that, but appropriate the compliment 😄

[@pedroclaro7822]

@@maxlvledc some B-roll would definitely up your game! Cinematic shots, and maybe some slow-mo footage of using the tools?

[@maxlvledc]

@Pedro Claro done that...it's not my style. I pound out 5x the content most do while working another job. This is how I do it.

[@hellbillyBob]

​@@maxlvledc that is the appeal....common man edc not pocket fidget toys 👍😉

[@stujo718]

😂 was waiting for the punchline there. They’re self cloning. 😮. Still a leatherman fan boy. 👍

[@maxlvledc]

I am too, but they can't compete with this at $43 ish. And it's show itself to hold up to abuse.

[@zergrush5606]

Ok but very heavy. For that reason the Leatherman bond is still a better option for me (as far as i know)

[@edwardfletcher7790]

It's a very small weight gain for handy extra tools...

[@T-Mo_]

Can understand that. 9.8 vs 6.2 oz is a big difference in the pocket.

[@richarde1355]

@@T-Mo_ who carries a 7 ounce multi tool in their pocket?

[@T-Mo_]

@@richarde1355 I bet a lot of people. The wave is 8.5 and some people carry that in their pocket. Would be interesting poll. (What weight is too heavy to carry in pocket, 6,7,8,9 oz)

[@dougbrown7150]

I've handled the ozark trail. The screwdriver is the absolute best part. The scissors compared to my roxon were incredibly disapointing

[@neilwhite8131]

with prices like this, a few extra tools and you can then make your own perfect tool, using the best of the tools.

[@patrikhertel9771]

I'm considering buying a Swisstech because of the rotated gear set. I would also buy a daicamping dl1 and use full size pliers and scissors instead of a serrated blade. Do you think the pliers will have the same thickness and will fit? I think it would be an ideal combination. I'm sorry for my English.

[@maxlvledc]

I'm fairly sure they are the exact same ones.

[@lacanian_lifter]

This is really making me question my Victorinox Handyman...no toothpick/tweezers/pen/awl/corkscrew/mini-screwdriver, but a full size plier really does sound nice.

[@johnny_w]

Do not question Victorinox ! It is top quality. If you want pliers, buy a Victorinox Swisstool Spirit X. You will not regret it ! All other multitools is garbage compared to Victorinox.

[@richardsullivan1776]

I'm a huge Leatherman fan. It was kind of cool to see the Ozark Trail Multiforce but how many times are you going to reinvent, relabel and slightly modify each clone? Plus, the micro driver is nice not always an essential but when you need it, its there.

[@mihamaker]

I was looking for something besides my other Leatherman's. Something to have in other places for occasional use. Or for my family members to use in situation when I am not there. I would like for all 8 to have wave or signal, but that is financially unfeasible. Most of them already have some SAK. This is a nice option an something to complement a SAK if one don't want some small dedicated pliers.

[@bentaylor4570]

I didn’t see an extension. I believe there was one with the Walmart multi -force

[@maxlvledc]

Very true..but that extension only works with ball detent bits unless you also mod it with a magnet.

[@WoodsmanHobo777]

I also think the plane scales look better than the punch out holes and lines.

[@shaukathameen2808]

ThankYou from Maldives

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Ahhhh, finally a Multi Force for international buyers and a horizontal molle sheath for the win👍😆 Tim Leathermans ears are burning !

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

I'll have to check this out! I actually prefer my multiforce over leatherman specifically for the full 1/4 inch driver. A heavy girl, but great for some heavy chores and handyman jobs

[@maxchavelev3107]

My Multiforxe arrived with a hairline crack in the pliers near the pivot. QA is clearly missing. If they missed that what else is routinely missed?

[@gitman3486]

I have a leatherman charge but i still sort of want to get this

[@ismaelcantu5734]

Thanks for the great content. Can you provide more detail/link for the Lowe's bit driver magnet you mentioned?

[@maxlvledc]

I was there yesterday..they no longer carry it.

[@larrya197140]

Nexlevl super small refrigerator magnet 6×2mm on Amazon, I took a 1/4 bit and stuck the magnet on the bottom, put in the bit holder and pulled out the bit and the magnet stuck inside the holder, no glue no mess super happy and it works on all the Chinese multitool bit holder.

[@ismaelcantu5734]

Thanks! I appreciate the info.

[@lordavatar123]

Note - later Multiforces from Walmart come with the updated, pointy scissors, matching the Swisstech 18 in 1 variants.

[@dstdrummer]

5:07 Which ALL of my Leathermans do. They all lock up.

[@geraldwiedemann2126]

I'm buying the swisstech 18in1 and I sub.

[@richard21-e]

How would these compare to something like the gerber suspension nxt which is really well priced at the moment?

[@dubernauta]

The name of the OEM is Great Star Cutlery

[@calebhugill3834]

How do these compare to the Bibury 22-1 signal clone? It’s also under 50$ and I was trying to find any review you had done on it but couldn’t find one.

[@AtomicBleach]

Different scissors and bit driver than the multiforce. I absolutely hate the angled end to the bit driver on my clone. Multiforce wins hand down on the bit driver and added extension.

[@maxlvledc]

Ooo, didn't notice the difference on the bit driver, makes it worse?

[@AtomicBleach]

@@maxlvledc you can't use it on 1/4 hex screws. Alot of ductwork is held together with these style of screws. Also the couple I've seen the casting of the driver has a weak point on the longer edge. Mine is starting to develop stress cracks. I'm sure I'll likely break it in the future.

[@ilanakali1030]

Which is best, the blbury or the swiss tech multitool?

[@Frank020]

...And if I get a Multiforce with a defect; it's an easy exchange at a US Walmart.

[@Fretboard_Frenzy]

Excellent content my friend. What is the best, most sturdy, toughest and reliable Chinese made multitool in your opinion? BiBury? Daicamping? Swisstech? Xiaomi Nextool? Or maybe some another brand I don't know? Thanks in advance. 🙏 Btw, i really liked this Swisstech 18 in 1 model multitool.

[@maxlvledc]

hmm, tough call, but I think either of these are hard to beat.

[@spektr540hemi]

If you are not afraid to do mods/upgrades...These are FAR SUPERIOR, price wise.

[@garengatorlope1004]

How does it compare to the Roxon Phantoms?

[@maxlvledc]

Better imo

[@pedroclaro7822]

I don’t want to buy more than one multitool. Should I go for this or the Roxon phantom?

[@maxlvledc]

Hmmmm, between them, this one for sure.

[@pedroclaro7822]

@@maxlvledc wow an actual reply! thanks a bunch. Max level fan support :p

[@stemill1569]

I would say save up and buy a really good one. The best multitool is one you can use. I like the swiss made tools. Not swisstech. They are Chinese. 🤣 I would always go either with a Leatherman or with a Victorinox. Those China tools for me have the problem that they are quite heavy. If you want a bulky tool that you at the end carry around in your tool box...then the China tools are good enough. Victorinox and Leatherman are giving a "lifetime" Guarantee (Victorinox for 80 years but how old you think you will get). So then you can buy at least 5 tools for the cost of a Leatherman or a Victorinox....depending on the version. That makes sense as the repair process from the guarantee costs you time you won't have your beloved tool with you. I have mine in my pocket. And I decided about the tool I choose about what tools I want. And at the end I went with the Wave. It has the screwdriver and stuff I need as electrician and it's still ight enough to carry in working pants. The lighter version of the Victorinox is also still light enough to carry around...for me. But way better made than the Leatherman. Leatherman production is clumsy compared to Victorinox. At the end...those tools are too heavy for my likings to carry them around all day. And then they are clumsy and bulky. They don't lay well in the hand. So you don't want them to be your main working tool. For a short time I had such a tool around with me...at the end I decided to walk back to my car and take my tool box instead the cheap multitool. It's different with my leatherman wave. There I wouldn't run back. The tool is good for use. The pocket from the Walmart tool looks nice. Leatherman pockets are shit. They are always too small to even get the knife easily in. Also a reason why I quickly throw the idea away of carrying the tool on my belt. It's a funny thing that when looking for a swiss knife you more likely come to swiss tech...made in china, instead of Victorinox. I myself am a low paid electrician...still learning. That's why I tried the cheaper versions as I noticed when looking at colleagues working how much easier life can get...but at the end investing the money does worth it.

[@ydplays4002]

1)Can we get a link for the magnet 2) do i put in some super glue to get it in?

[@maxlvledc]

You can, that's how I do it. I need to do a video on it

[@ydplays4002]

@@maxlvledc can we get a link to the magnet pls?

[@arncj18]

so which is the surge's bizarro counterpart?

[@maxlvledc]

that is neither, those came out later.

[@yagizbabo]

How would you compare this to sog powerpints ?

[@maxlvledc]

Completely different class. The powerpint is 4.3oz, the multiforce is more than double that weight.

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

As an owner and lover of both- he's absolutely right. Powerpint is great for an easy day, especially still having bit holder. But the Multiforce is an actual handyman tool

[@yagizbabo]

@@ConansEasyDadCarry What about build quality ? I have couple of victorinoxs , want to buy my first plier based multitool but cant decide which one lol. I wouldnt carry it daily probably

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

@@yagizbabo The Poerpint isn't just lighter, it's smaller in all dimensions. The build quality is solid in both though for what they are designed for. The PP hasn't failed me, but I've never put it to the se stresses as my Multiforce. But I've also not put my MF to the same stress as my drill or pipe wrench. So different tools for different jobs, but can't go wrong with either

[@Crus0e]

Thanks for thinking about us non americans

[@jeffking2214]

In previous videos, you had recommended the Flissa multi tool. Between the Flissa and the Swiss Tech, which do you prefer and why? Thanks

[@maxlvledc]

Swisstech hands down..better scissors, the tools are on the side opposite the plier (no hand pinch), pocket clip, and if you want its easy to convert to an awesome pocket knife.

[@BryLedmanerd]

I hate to tell you but that's fake l Swiss tec the real one comes from Walmart and Swiss plus tech is

[@jamessexton6]

😬 Yikes!

[@chrisdyck6524]

Bibury 19-1 Multitool

[@maxlvledc]

Nope, these are different

[@chrisdyck6524]

Has exactly the same tools plus a clip and four bits

[@martinl935]

Don't bother leatherman much better product don't waste your money.

[@hetrogamr84]

Before you pickup up the sheath you say the sheath is "decent". You don't know what you're talking about.

[@maxlvledc]

...I'm looking at the stitching...and I've handled maybe 70 sheathes by this point. In my opinion it's decent, aka about average..and the same quality as the Chinese made leatherman nylon sheaths