Swiss Army Knife vs Leatherman - What do I carry daily?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Reposted to fix the audio issue 🤦🏻‍♂😄

[@bushleague3472]

I bought both a SAK farmer and a Leatherman Wave probably in '08, have basically carried the Farmer daily ever since, and typically only use the Wave for camping trips. 15 years later the Farmer works exactly as new, while the Leatherman has become noticeably sloppier and its second sheath is almost shot. For me SAK wins for EDC because its smaller and doesn't require a sheath that will wear out, and its also much more comfortable to carve/ whittle with, so its superior for bushcraft too.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Very good points and the reason I don't daily carry my leatherman (apart from the T4) due to the bulk. A smaller SAK in the pocket is perfect for 95% of stuff during the day! Great comment 👍

[@Northanteus]

The two should not be compared. Leatherman almost always has one hand open capability on blades, and they lock. Being able to open the blade with one hand is vital to me, for self-defense purposes. Apparently, from what I generally hear, self-defense is not legal (?) in many European countries, which is freaking lunacy. 😨 Self defense is a human right, and if your government says otherwise, you officially live in a tyrannical dictatorship. 😬 Anyway, someone's pitbull got out and ran at me one day while on my bike. I was at a STOP sign, and the dog got up to me but stopped, barked, then ran away when the owner yelled at it. If that dog latched onto my arm, I would want a blade that I can open with one hand. People underestimate shizz hit the fan situations, all up until they're in one. Prepare and learn the lesson before the test, not after (if you live through it).

[@Northanteus]

The wave has a diamond file on it to sharpen your other knives in the field. Wave also has multi driver bit so you can take your other tools apart in field ans fix or wash them. Leatherman has much more stout pliers, which grip far more than the smaller SAK pliers, which is good for untying tight knots, among other things where you need way more grip in a tight area. For those reasons I personally would not say the SAK is superior bushcraft tool. 🤔 Both have their positives and negatives. I'd definitely carry both. 😁

[@bushleague3472]

@@Northanteus I keep a small tool kit in my pack... pliers, sharpening stone, and nail clippers. While slightly bulkyer than the Wave it weighs less, the tools work better than their MT counterparts, and in combination with my Farmer I'm well covered. As far as dogs... if you let your dog rush me I'll rush it back, if its stupid/ aggressive enough to not back off I'll kick it in the head every time. I may be Canadian, and I take no joy in hurting someone's pet, but the best defense is a strong offence, regardless of the critter.

[@Northanteus]

@@bushleague3472 Sure, in that case, if you have other tools in pack to make up for not having the diamond file or bit driver on the Leatherman, I see your point. Guess I was just thinking in a hypothetical where you could pick one or the other and nothing else, but I'd say pick both.😁 As for kicking the dog (I'm with you on not desiring to harm animals, but if one is attacking you, there's no choice then), it depends on if the dog jumped at you before you could get to the position of kicking it? It'd be pretty chaotic with a persistent dog, but if is biting me, it will hate being pinched by my blade. 😬 Canada? You've also to worry about mountain lions / pumas / cougars up there jumping on your back when you least expect it. Another good reason to have a blade that you can open with one hand. 😳 Unless you carry a fixed blade when out in the woods?

[@waholoopesorry74]

I carry a Wave+ and a SAK Compact. I like having the pliers and the beefier blades from the Wave+, but the Compact balances out the things that I'm missing like a pen, toothpick, pin, tweezers, hook, and corkscrew.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I really like the Wave+ - I think its time to get a new Leatherman 😄 Sounds like you have a great setup!

[@neildbarker]

That's great quality for that Swiss Army Knife Champ you have had for 30 years. I have the small Swiss Army Knife Classic SD I carry on my keychain as a daily carry. For my hikes and camping, I have a Leatherman Skeletool CX which I like a lot - great quality. I like that Swiss Army Knife Ranger though and will likely pick one up to have as a backup knife for camping. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thats a great selection. I used to have the Leatherman Skeletool but traded it for something years ago - but it was a very good tool! 👍

[@albertapeet]

I lean toward the Swiss A K just because it is lighter and less bulky in the pocket. Plus I have several of them I purchased over the years when they were a lot less expensive. I tend to keep the leatherman in the tackle box or the glovebox of the truck.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

SAK's are great pocket fillers for sure 👍

[@colleendelahaye2273]

I was given a leather man squirt many years ago which I love and carry every day 😊 I also carry the Olight 1r2 - great and handy duo!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Indeed that is a great combo 👍

[@Jax4umalta]

I have a Leatherman wingman that I keep in my FJ at all times. I use it a surprising amount. It has a lot of great tools on it but it’s not huge. I also carry in my little emergency kit a very small Swiss Army knife that I’ve had forever. It’s tiny but the knife on it is what I use the most and it works great for that. You know that I’m a gear junkie just like you. For some reason I have probably four knives that are in the FJ at all times. One for each side. Lol The crazy thing is, I use them all. Lol it’s awesome to see the gear that you carry and use. I’m liking these little gear videos. Very useful. Sometimes I don’t think of the things that you do and you make me buy more gear. Lol fortunately my budget keeps that to a minimum most of the time. Anyway, thanks for sharing MICHAEL. Cheers my friend.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha - We do the same thing! I have about 4 knifes in my Jeep and I uses them all for different things 😆 Must be a gear junky thing - lol - Best wishes Michael!

[@David.D3]

I've carried the SAK Fieldmaster and Leatherman Classic. Now I carry a compact pliers and a Milwaukee 6 in 1 Fastback. I feel this works best for me.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Interesting - Ive never seen the Milwaukee 6 in 1 Fastback before 🤔 - Ill have to check that out! 👍

[@David.D3]

​@@TheEmporiumOutdoorsSorry I should mention its my EDC, but I'm not in an outdoor setting

[@benfox9208]

As I have got older I have switched to Swiss Army knife for edc but I do love my wave

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I find the SAK are more pocket friendly 👍

[@matthewbrown6163]

I watched this morning a show on how Tim Leatherman invented & designed his iconic work tools. I bought my Super Tool in 1995 after I was let go from my employer (mass lay offs) I splurged my purchase & almost 30 years later I still rely on my metallic partner. I have fixed cars, video cameras & even my cousin's bow tie clip for his wedding suit. I was in video & film work for 10 years & my Super Tool was always on my belt. Now it lives in my car glove box - there to be used as needed.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thats an awesome story!! We get so attached to these tools they almost have a history of their own 😀

[@matthewbrown6163]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors I had a young man who worked with me & on his 18th Birthday went shopping with him for his own leatherman. 20 years later we now works for a major news channel here & always carries his 18th birthday gift on his belt. We joked about the time I had to repair a video light during a filming break & only had my leatherman to make the repairs.

[@sadisticD]

Same on the brands. I only recommend Victorinox or Leatherman the rest just don't have the same QC or consistency model to model.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I would agree 👍

[@negolfman]

I usually carry the SAK Cybertool S for computer repair usage. Though as an addition to it, I like the smaller half blade multi tools, I went with the Rocktol ST02 12-in-1 for $19.98. It doesn't have the length of the screwdriver, sheath, pommel hammering ability or lifetime factory guarantee of the Gerber Armbar. Though it has a five year coverage, responsive customer service, all it's tools lock, it has a pocket clip, it has a titanium plated handle, etched marking rules and to me the value is, it's half the dollar amount of the Gerber Armbar.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Very interesting!!! I'll have to take a look at the Gerber 👍

[@wesleyowens3164]

Great swipe sounds

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Sure why not! 😄

[@iblackfeathers]

saks are like a lower tier tool used for more delicate work that requires more finesse, while leatherman are for more heavy duty work. it would not be a bad idea to carry a version of a swisschamp and something like a leatherman surge or wave plus. the right tool for the job.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Good call! 👍

[@axeldelumen]

A sak is a lower tier tool?? I have 3 leathermans and all have rusted up even with regular maintenance. The scissors on LMs are crap and the springs broke on me with light use. Meanwhile, my grandpa gave me a sak that's almost 30 years old and it's STILL a work horse, almost zero rust and no broken tools. My new skeletool already has rust after 3 weeks even with very light use and weekly maintenance, which is very disappointing. I don't even live anywhere near salt water. Go figure

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yea - I would say they are a lower tier - I'd say they are as good as a Leatherman or slightly better on build quality.

[@axeldelumen]

​@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Definitely better build and material quality. Buck knives don't rust as fast as leatherman, but they supposedly have the same 420HC steel. So, I don't get why vic is lower tier. The fit and finish at the same price range (e.g. Handyman vs. Sidekick/WIngman) is so much better in saks and you get more tools. The leatherman definitely has better pliers and the OH blade is nice. But I expect my multi-tools to last especially if I'm paying a lot of hard-earned money for it.

[@jacqueline7118]

Totally agree with the quality of Leatherman and Victorinox. I have the Swiss Army Camper and the Leatherman Sketetool, really like both. The only Gerber I am considering is the Stake Out, it seems like a handy multitool. Thanks for sharing your favourites! :) :)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thats a fine collection! I love the Swiss Army Camper too - it's just a very well rounded tool! 👍

[@billhulley]

I've had a classic Leatherman tool for years but stopped carrying it because of the questionable legality under UK law and it's also pretty heavy. Replaced it with a tiny Leatherman Squirt PS4 for daily carry. For some reason it's really hard to find the Squirt PS4 in the UK, no longer stocked in the usual retailers.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yea - The UK law is a little wonky sometimes. The squirt is a great tool, but its weird its hard to find stock 🤔

[@parjau4554]

The Leatherman Free T4 has a locking blade so how can you carry it everyday in the UK?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I emigrated to Canada about 13 years ago 👍

[@ytJnC]

Interesting. I carry a modified SAK Compact and a single wing Ozark Trail Multiforce (no pliers).

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I like the compact - The addition of the pen is a big plus! 👍

[@loganholmberg2295]

My fav is my leatheman wave with a pocket clip. I hate its weight but its got everything I need. I'd love for leatherman to find a way to shave a few ounces off it. Their new ones are nice but they don't do anything my wave doesn't and they weigh more. I did upgrade my wave to a replaceable cutters one several years ago.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

The wave is a great tool and has been around a while now!! Its one I would love to own one day too 👍

[@tomperone9338]

I wish Victorinox offered a One-Handed Trekker variant with a pocket clip. That would quickly become my EDC knife. That said, I carry a Leatherman Wave almost everywhere I go. I also carry a Minichamp on my keychain.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Ohh interesting! What do you think of the Minichamp?

[@tomperone9338]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoorsI like it a lot. I recently replaced an ancient Midnight Manager with the Minichamp. The Midnight Manager was mostly okay after 20+ years on my keychain, except for the flashlight. The battery holder had long since disappeared and the scale was starting to deteriorate where the battery had been. The old red LED flashlight wasn’t all that useful anyway. The Minichamp is a nice upgrade. My only knock against it would be the useless cuticle pusher. I’d rather see an awl or something. That’s a minor gripe however.

[@cabwaylingo]

I have many Vics but i only carry my Compact in my pocket. Never needed more than that

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Good choice!

[@benterwellen]

After many years of carrying leather man, gerber or sak’s I have found for my daily carry that my sak is the one for me, although they are all great…

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Can't go wrong with any of those 👍

[@drmarkintexas-400]

Thank you for sharing 🏆🙏🇺🇲🤗

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for visiting!

[@darkcorsair247]

thank you for posting this video and going through each one of the features. maybe ill get the bigger swiss army knife at the of this year if i am able to get my college degree before the end of this year as a gift to my self haha we will see.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

It's a great gift to someone, even themselves! What are you studying?

[@HarrisChapman-xi9oq]

Victorinox Swisstool Spirit belt carry

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I just googled that - very interesting!

[@a70r]

If all you need is a knife, scisors and phillips, consider the Victorinox Explorer!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for the tip! I'll check that out!

[@agamemnom]

Leatherman raptor is my multi tool of choice more useful in urban areas imo

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Good choice!

[@theshadowthie1]

The answer? Both. Get a Victorinox Ranger and a Leatherman Arc

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Leatherman Arc is on my "to buy" list 😄

[@sketchtown6663]

I believe you may be mistaken about your swiss army knife, the camper doesn't have scissors it has a saw instead.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You are right!! Might be the climber then 🤔 Well spotted!

[@rldickie]

Leatherman in town, SAK in the bush.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for the feedback! 👍 Good options!

[@JavierBonillaC]

Lock on the first knife is on the wrong side. See how you had to close it (twice) with both hands? Terrible design flaw.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yea - they are different sides - Its kinda funky 😄

[@Northanteus]

3:18 ~ $135 at Cabela's?! Freaking RIPOFF! Right now on Amazon (US) the Swiss Champ is going for *$65!* 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thats a good deal!! 👍

[@lubomisl]

Victorinox - top!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks 🙏

[@kaufmanat1]

Sak keep falling out my pockets. I lost a $50 sak that now cost $100. No way am I paying that much for an sak. The bigger leatherman I can feel in my pocket, so I haven't lost one yet.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thats unfortunate!! 😢 A pocket clip on my leatherman is a great way to keep them safe 👍

[@kaufmanat1]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors for sure. I put on a pocket clip for the sak, it it was still weak enough to let it slip oit. My Leatherman stays firmly in my pocket due to a better pocket clip. The glue in sak pocket clips are weak.

[@draemin66]

#ASMR

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

😄👍

[@DisdainusMaximus]

Those micro ferro rods are useless.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Unless thats all you have with you - better than nothing if you are stuck 👍

[@mmo1733]

Where is the new dog intro video?? Also when are you going camping again? It's been pretty underwhelming vids lately

[@Jax4umalta]

I love the gear videos. I love to see the stuff that he uses when he’s out camping. It’s nice to have a closer look. I bought a lot of gear on MICHAEL’s recommendations so the gear videos are really important to me. A new dog video would be great though. Lol can’t wait to have a closer look at Lizzie.

[@mmo1733]

@@Jax4umalta Ya I can wait to meet her! I'm just saying I miss his old videos before he got the jeep when he still had the Argo and the side by side those videos were so good now they have gone downhill in entertainment value and quality and I just want those good old camping videos back

[@Jax4umalta]

@@mmo1733 I did like the old Argo camping videos. But now that he’s living in a different place, I kind a like the jeep videos. That’s exactly how I camp out of my FJ so I can totally relate. Some of the winter camping that he did was brutal, I can’t do that stuff anymore. The older I get. I think the quality of his videos has gone way up as far as photography. He does some really nice work. Things change the older you get. The creature comforts are very alluring. I don’t think his quality has gone down at all, It’s just changed. I enjoy the variety, but everybody is different. Michael is one of my favorite KZbinrs. I never miss a video from him. I used to be a real hard-core camper in my younger days but now I prefer a real tent or sleeping in my FJ. So I understand that MICHAEL is enjoying those comforts as well. Cheers.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hey M Mo - I know I have to get back to my camping roots. The move to Medicine Hat has been less than ideal for my wilderness camping videos. I am working on a solution but I don't have access to crown land without a 5-6 hour drive now 😣 Lizzy will be featured in the next video, in her first camping trip! 🐶

[@mmo1733]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors thank you Michael! I can't wait!!