The Value Of Carrying A Multi Tool

[@rileyramone6231]

My dad got me a leatherman wave for Christmas just before I started my first job. I'll never forget the first time I used it. Was on top of a 30,000L tank and a washer got stuck on the thread of the lids closure. My trainer was about to walk back to the tool box to get some plliers when I pulled out my leatherman and got the washer free just like that. To which my trainer exclaimed "nothing beats a leatherman, I've got one at home". It was in that moment I realised how useful a multitool is and how important it is to actually carry it.

[@lovrepeovic]

I'm a sailor and work as an engineer on yachts and i've been carrying leatherman charge for the last 6 years. The charge saved my ass numerous times and it made a lot of boats work again. It is the most prized possession i have and i will wear it until the day i die. :-)

[@tankt13]

I carried a Charge while serving in the sandbox, that thing helped me get so much vehicles back on the mission. Sadly it was lost in transition back to the civilian world, I wish I still had that thing

[@dissy5563]

I find a Skeletool (knife, pliers and screw drivers)plus a Swisscard ( scissors and tweezers)in my wallet is the perfect minimalist setup for me.

[@50ShadesOfBlades]

I'm using the same setup + Victorinox Waiter for those unexpected wine nights.

[@MichaelB2L]

Love that!

[@usernameisusername]

@@50ShadesOfBlades I just drink the good stuff with screw caps 😜

[@flankman9385]

Minimalism is for homosexuals and communists.

[@fenwickchristopher1237]

Skeletool with a Vic Compact, match made in heaven. I would like to try a Swiss card to see if that makes it even easier to carry, then the compact.

[@allrededc]

I'm a Chef, and for the last several months I've been carrying a Free P4 daily along with a pocket knife, and before I got that, I carried either a SOG Powerpint or a VIctorinox Deluxe Tinker daily. My co-workers give me crap about it, until they need to borrow it.

[@kaufmanat1]

My wife made fun of me for carrying one until maybe the ninth ir tenth time it helped us out in a pinch. Sure, the tools aren't the best. But they do work, and when you're out on a boat or on vacation and you need a tool, boy is it nice to bust out a knife, can opener, screw driver, and complete an otherwise impossible task.

[@b.g.2626]

Once while traveling I was out of town and was having a code brown. Pulled off at McDonalds and the one toilet stall was locked from the inside. Walked out to my car for my leatherman and unlocked the door with the flat blade. Since that day I always have one in my pocket or belt.

[@aaronmcclain1279]

Another thing can open the one with the slot a quarter works very well. . but it's always good to have a tool on hand ..

[@b.g.2626]

@@aaronmcclain1279 Good idea, had no change in my pocket that day. The tip of the blade of my pocket knife wouldn’t work.

[@Oozy9Millimeetah]

You should get your own Leatherman story slot on the website 😂....

[@knottheory79220]

For my fellow desk jockeys out there, a Victorinox Alox Cadet is an amazing amount of utility in an incredibly slim, weighs nothing package. If they only made a Cadet X with the scissors in the Alox, that'd be the perfect Office Warrior tool.

[@GibsonSGJKL]

I have a pioneer, so I haven't really considered a Cadet as well, but I'm hearing it basically disappears in your pocket. I guess I'll have to go pick one up tomorrow 😀

[@knottheory79220]

@@GibsonSGJKL The Pioneer is excellent too. Any of the 2 layer Alox knives are so thin they might as well not even be there. I suggest the Cadet because it tends to be the most useful in an office environment for me personally.

[@alexpaulk9364]

@knottheory79220 The Pioneer in the front pocket and the Manager in the 5th pocket of your jeans covers basically everything. The awl on the Pioneer is what I use for cutting tasks that don't require a lot of precision so I keep my knife blades razor sharp.

[@dmam412]

Compact is my new office warrior EDC. I plan on putting some custom scales to thin it out.

[@chrisfyfe9212]

I love Vic Alox , my current fave is Alox Electrician . I would be in Hog Heaven If I could find a folding SDS/ T shank Jigsaw blade holder . If I were King every Multi would have one !

[@markjones8958]

I was just talking about this a couple days ago. I really cannot understand how people can go without carrying a knife/multitool. I carry both and use them quite often. I would imagine at least 9 out of every 10 days, I make use of one or the other.👍👍

[@SixFootTurkey_]

I've been wearing a Surge everyday for the past year in construction and it's been incredibly handy. Every day there's some reason to pull it out instead of heading to my tool bag for something I only need for a few seconds. I think I'll get a second one to carry outside of work.

[@rescueraver]

I carry a Surge with the bit kit, rachet, driver and the DeWalt reversible 1/4 - 3/8 driver. When I go out for dinner or other time I have the Leatherman Skeletool, my wife EDC's one in her purse. Great small tool I love that I can pocket carry or clip it to my belt loop with a set of keys. And it is great to open adult beverages

[@justyou9314]

Im starting 2 be a "Surge for real life" person 😎😁

[@DylanLey]

Practical, portable, and convenient. Those are the reasons why multitools are some of the best gear your can buy and carry!

[@knottheory79220]

A million years ago, younger me used to work in maintenance,, warehousing and stuff like that where I did a lot of cutting, assembly, etc. Older me drives a desk, but I still carry at least a small multitool or Swiss Army Knife and I use it constantly. Plenty of things that have to be opened, tightened and adjusted even in fluorescent cubicle hell (monitor stands need constant tension adjustments, all kinds of containers break and refuse to open, pulls on drawers coming loose, etc.). I keep a more capable tool like a Wave in my bag, and I don't have to bust that out very often but when I do it saves so much headache. I even take a Style PS if I have to fly. The TSA hasn't taken it yet, but they sure do scrutinize that little thing LOL Surge, Blast, Spirit and Swisstool X are my favorites ever, it's hard to say which one I like best though the Surge/Swisstool are definitely more capable, I take them with me if I'm going somewhere for a prolonged period of time, provided I'm not flying.

[@adriansolis5362]

I used to carry the Leatherman Juice CS4 as my every day carry for a little over a decade and that thing was used for almost EVERYTHING. I was even the hero with the corkscrew in his pocket on many occasions. While a bit wider than the other Juice line pocket tools it still fit in the fifth pocket of your jeans.

[@peddypeoples941]

I wanted to like the Surge but still like the big Swisstool more. Love that the tools come out on their own all outside and the action is smooth and satisfying. I am more of a tinkerer but have been carrying the Swisstool for years and not one second of regret.

[@greekveteran2715]

Multitools are the words practical and portable combined into a tool that fits into your pocket. I give more value to my Spirit X, than any of my super expensive dedicated tools. Why, because it offers a huge amount of "more" than any of them will ever do. There are jobs, that a simple multitool can save tons of time, energy, solve a lot of problems and in the same time, it makes you the savior of the day, into the eyes of your co-workers, if not of your boss too! Merry Christmas and a happy new year people!!!

[@chrisfyfe9212]

Sir , I totally agree with you on the Spirit family , ATM , the MX Clip is my fave ! More features per Cubic Centimeter than any other ! For a while I carried a Surge as a politically correct Tactical , but found it heavy , bulky , and a Kludge ! Basically a product of a Brainstorming Engineer , while the Spirit is a refined product of several generations of master craftsmen !

[@greekveteran2715]

@@chrisfyfe9212 Exactly! couldn't have been described better!! I own 2 Spirits that I got before the MX Clip came out. One for daily use and the 2nd as a back up in case the 1st was stolen. If it wouldn't be a greedy thing to do, I would have also bought the MX Clip too! It 's literally the PERFECT multitool, from any point of view! PS I also own Leathermans, that I was using daily in my job too, but since I got the 1st Spirit, is was game over for the Leathermans, that I now use around home, , only on those very dirty occasions, like Plumbing jobs etc PS2 I envy the MX Clip! Enjoy it Chris!!

[@chrisfyfe9212]

@@greekveteran2715 To be honest , I have only used the clip for temporary “ parking “ , in either my work vest , or my work pants . My more regular / EDC carry is in a moulded leather pouch , of my own manufacture . The molded portion is ruff out ( full grain leather , with flesh side out ) , the flap is grain out , in natural finish . Easy to maintain , tight fitting , not bad looking considering it has more than a year of wear !

[@greekveteran2715]

@@chrisfyfe9212 I carry it in a leather pouch too but I've never seen one with the flesh side out! I guess it looks awesome!!

[@chrisfyfe9212]

@@greekveteran2715 it actually gets better with age , I treat it with an Neatsfoot oil ( rendered from cattle hooves ) , and wax dressing . It ends up a dark Mahogany Color , and shows no scratches . The Grain side flap darkens to a somewhat lighter shade . I shine it up a bit with Harness dressing , and a natural wax shoe polish .

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

I've carried a Leatherman for over 20 years. I carried my pst for a long time and about 7 years ago replaced it with a super tool 300. I also frequently carry a sak as a complimentary tool or on the weekends as my only multi tool. Great video 👍

[@nolan280]

As an accountant I carry a modded Free P4, I love it and I am a tinkerer even though I work a more "white collar" job. Love the channel!!

[@sharpandstabby2690]

I like to think of my Supertool 300 as a capability enhancer. You may never have exactly what you want in any of them, however you can make it work with the right one. Solid review Sir.

[@richardsullivan1776]

I love the Super Tool 300, a very capable multitool all the implements of the Surge except no scissors. I love carrying it especially for outdoor tasks!

[@chepo1956]

Hello again. Jose, from Puerto Rico. I carry my Leatherman Surge everywhere I go. Even when I go all suited up to an event since I have the clip, I just put it in my pocket. It's better having it on you even if you don't need it, rather than having something happen (which will always happen) and not having it on you.

[@zerofivetwelve]

I am an office kinda person. And i prefer victorinox for my need. It can handle my daily task 95%. The only thing i grab my LT is when i use pliers. But then i have knipex pliers which imo is a lot nicer to use than the LT. So i really seldom use my LT for my edc. But edc is part of my hobby. So i collect many of SAKs and also LTs. The question i would more to consider is...whether i should carry MT or folders. I have many folding knifes from different brands. But tbh..i tend to carry my SAK more than my knife. Not sure why but MT (like SAKs) make me feel more safer when i am in need of using tool rather than only knife. 😁 but dedicated knifes are really addicting. Design. Material used. Makes me want to buy again and again.

[@lochlandenton9790]

As a mechanic I carry a Snap-On x Gerber (SMT97R) multitool every day, supplemented by a Kershaw Cinder (for opening packages) and a Leatherman Skeletool as a weekend carry. It took me a long time to figure that combination out!

[@jeffslaven]

Like you Ben, I am a big advocate for Victorinox and Leatherman, and carry one every day. Weather it's working in my busy commercial kitchen, or spending time in the bush, there's always one in my pocket! Nice video!

[@eduardogregorin8122]

I think the fundamental word is, which tool YOU need in your day to day or work. And even the white collar has variations, mainly due to the environment, for me the Victorinox are the most ACCEPTABLE and with reservations. A Leatherman Micra for me would be great, but again, it wouldn't look good in my everyday environment, so I carry a Small Tinker with me at all times. As important as which tools are going to be useful for YOU, is knowing if you can use them in the environment without problems (something I've seen happen and it was pretty bad). Great video and excellent work.

[@paulstevens1493]

Multitools need no justification, they’re awesome =)

[@Adamant4160]

As an electrician, I really think the micra would be really handy. It's like an all in one cable terminating tool

[@michaeldundon1330]

On a construction site I always have my Gerber Center Drive. When I am laid off like this time of year, my everyday carry is a Victorinox Compact and Leatherman Style PS because those will cover 90% of what I run into on any given day.

[@BodomFox]

Such a shame they discontinued Style CS. My wife carries one and she loves it, I have sharpened the scissors many times to keep it in top performance because they can be opened bypassing the spring (I think I've learned the trick from you actually 😁). I hope it wasn't done to remove internal competition with Micra and they'll release something that will take its place.

[@blakebarnett5078]

I started carrying a ozark trail multiforce a couple years ago after getting it for Christmas. I never thought I'd really use it and man it's been so handy. Saved me so many trips. Broke the tip on the first set. Went and purchased another one the next day just broke the jaws one the second one. Now I'm thinking I need a real one tho I've been impressed with the multiforce. My miss use broke it both times. The baby knipex pliers in the same pouch have also been a life saver.

[@jimmcmahon2376]

Thanks Ben your videos/reviews are spot on. Thanks for giving honest and straight forward reviews

[@dgunn4408]

Hopefully some people browsing these comments give MTs a chance after some of these thoughts here. TX did a great job explaining his position. I've got a couple cents to add. My feeling on the multitool (MT), as with most things in life, is if you're the type who wakes up every day and just tries to haphazardly survive it then you're probably not going to get much out of a MT or EDC in general. But if you approach the day with purpose, with conscientious reflection on what you need to bring to the table in order to make shit happen, then a MT will naturally fall into place. I work in the labour field as well, waterworks utility, and I agree that a MT will never replace a tool crib/service truck/job box.. ok, no big revelation there. But that's not what a MT is for, nor has it ever been claimed as such. Multitools are for filling in the gaps; those pesky little holes in the attack you mount on a project. A multitool will never be your artillery gun line or your cavalry charge; it's the company of mercenary skirmishes who sit there and protect the rear corners of your advance. They don't get any credit, they often don't even get into the fight, but you never go to war without them because they'll save your ass in a pinch. If I'm progressing down 3 blocks of city street with full underground locate gear (transmitter, receiver, wires, ground stake, hammer), paint stick, and a spare can of paint in my back pocket -- and I need to strip tracer wire, file some paint off a fire hydrant, and turn a screw on a wire clamp.. why the hell would I want to add a pair of rebar pliers, a file, and a screwdriver to the rig I'm already carrying? Worse, why would I want to walk 3 blocks back to my truck to get them when a medium-sized Leatherman in my pocket will accomplish all three tasks then disappear again? What if I'm in a trench installing a mainline water valve? Of course I'm never going to even dream of doing that with a MT.. but at the very end when I realize buddy whatshisname forgot to put a flat head screwdriver in the tool bucket for hooking up the tracer wire, I'm going to look like a donkey standing there shouting for a driver while he goes and digs one out of the truck when any multitool from a small SAK to a full sized LM will afford me the capability of turning a damn screw without crying about it. Like I said, guys seem to get so focused on the big task that they assume if a MT can't do the whole job, then it can't be useful at any point during the job either. But as given in the example from the video, imagine the look on your foreman's face when you're walking all the way across a jobsite (again) to get a stupid screwdriver from the trailer just to open a panel because you didn't expect to have to open it at the outset. Tell you this for free: guys be out here preaching that "common sense ain't so common" but then turn their nose up at an 8oz MT on their hip or a 2oz SAK in their pocket that can save all kinds of steps and minutes walking back to the truck. Come on fellas!

[@txtoolcrib]

Very well said!

[@Dmhlcmb]

I’m a bindery machine operator. I carry and use a skeletool Cx daily. When I need it, I need the driver or pliers and it saves me from standing up and walking about 50 steps around the machine to my toolbox. I’d say it comes in handy may be 10 times a month, but I’m always on a time crunch. I wouldn’t be without one.

[@OrcBro]

Probably an overkill for a software engineer, but i got myself a Leatherman Free P4 and T2 - a bigger multitool and a smaller pocket knife. It's been absolutely invaluable and i use both every day. Can't even imagine not having either with me now.

[@TheGamingExposure]

Doing millwright work for a living and multi tools have saved me so many times. Not saying they are better than a dedicated tool. But when you get into an area that isn’t easy to get in and out of and you just so happen to have the tool on your belt can be a game changer. And I’ll always carry and advocate for that reason.

[@txtoolcrib]

That is an excellent point! Millwrights often find themselves in precarious positions. Those are the times I am most grateful for my Leatherman Surge!

[@kilianhzh]

White collar worker with a vineyard for the weekend here. Victorinox waiter lives on my keychain. Knife blade for opening letters and boxes, cutting apples, cheese or bread when i am on the go, bottlecap lifter and corkscrew. I use all of them on a regular basis. When i work in the vineyard i carry my leatherman wave. There i often habe to fix stuff on the go… adjusting the trellissing (pliers and wire cutters) sharpen tools, cut down a dead part of the vine with the saw… amazing to have all of that in a relatively compact package on the belt

[@JackieDElia]

So glad to see another video. I’ve enjoyed them. While I don’t need to carry one for work, I like being prepared. You’ve helped me choose a Wave+

[@txtoolcrib]

That’s a good choice. My wife used to carry a Wave, but now she carries a Surge in her purse.

[@JackieDElia]

That Surge is amazing for sure. I keep a Victorinox Explorer in my purse and keep the Wave+ in the car. I also carry a pocket knife on me at all times.

[@txtoolcrib]

All good choices, nice to hear a woman’s point of view. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@farmking5088]

Thanks for the great review Ben just like always! For a small to med size multi tool I really enjoy the sog power pint, very capable little tool and the pliers are awesome!

[@prh8068]

Of course major projects require more significant tools, but a Wave at my home office desk has saved me countless trips to the basement where the "real" tools are kept. It is also on my belt and very useful when I'm cleaning the house or doing yard work. The only tool on it that I find useless is the little eyeglass drivers. I do wear glasses, but the weight of the Wave makes control of that tiny driver difficult. For that I'll make the trip to the basement for the precision screwdriver set.

[@maxlvledc]

I was hoping you would make a video like this, especially since you depend on one everyday. Cheers.

[@txtoolcrib]

I think, more often than not, people may be choosing to carry the wrong multi tool. Obviously, the everyday person doesn't need to carry a Surge every day. However, I truly believe if they matched the multi tool to tasks they perform on a regular basis, I think they will find a multi tool to be just as valuable as I do.

[@TheSpasher]

Love these videos. Thanks for the time and effort! The way you explain things just clicks. 🙌👍💪

[@gregtomamichel973]

My current work carry is SOG Power Access Deluxe + Knipex XS Pliers Wrench + cheap, disposable AAA flashlight. Saves me many, many miles in walking back and forth. Great video, thanks.

[@lucchese20]

Well done (as usual) and well said. I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Highly appreciated. 🙏🏻 All the best to you in the new year. 👍🏻

[@TNBushcrafter]

Yeah I carried a leatherman PST from early in my industrial electrical career. Climbing 100-150 feet up in a snow and ice covered pipe way then dropping my kleins was quite common. Knipex makes a multi key for control panels.

[@mjnz]

Preaching to the choir! There hasn't been a day in 11 years I haven't carried a multi tool of some type. And a rare day I haven't used it. I've tried them all but always go back to the Spirit (serrated and scissor version) with a separate dedicated plain edge

[@billnewberry6295]

This is such a great sampling! I have a Wave Plus, which I use maybe a couple of times a year... I carry a Leatherman T4 in my go to work bag, and a Victorinox Compact on my person. I agree with your assessment on Victorinox's scissors... I've probably used them more than all of the other tools on the Compact combined. I really think that if Victorinox made a tool that was just the scissors, they would probably sell out quickly. Appreciate the breakdown!

[@chrisfyfe9212]

I totally agree with you on always having a Multi handy ! I’ve done a lot of Crazy Chit with mine , over the years . That said , I’m not a great Leatherman fanboy . Of Leatherman’s offering , I prefer the Surge . ATM , my fave Multi is the Vic Spirit ( MX Clip ) . Reason : smaller lighter , higher implement density , higher implement quality , superior ergonomics . I would take more interest in the Surge if it had a better quality steel in the master blade !

[@sundownsigns]

For years I resisted carrying a multitool. I felt they did many jobs equally badly. I went on a cruise and carried a cheap multitool. I found it was so usefull I bought a Leatherman Charge that I carry when I have my "work" clothes on. The rest of the time I carry one of my four Leatherman Juice models. Multitools are handy! Saves me lots of trips to the shop.

[@tecnotrog1]

I am 60 years old now. For the last 45 of those years, I have carried a SAK daily.🦉

[@deceptionsdemise]

The Wave and Charge Leatherman multitools for me. Everytime I switch to something else, I always come back to those.

[@stujo718]

Well said. Skeletool got me hooked. I’m medical not technical as my dad used to say. There’s one for every need. 👍. Thanks for this year. Have a good one.

[@MichaelB2L]

I’ve been carry my Leatherman Bond for about two months in the EDC bag and it’s come in handy a few times. Victorinox Electrician and Victorinox Nail Clip 580 are my on person EDC multi tool. My Surge lives on my hip at work on site every day. Spot on Ben. Carrying a multi tool is like having superpowers in my opinion 😂!

[@AlvinMann-u4k]

Great job explaining why they are a good tool to carry.

[@georgestreicher252]

Carry a Swiss Champ Victorinox. Before I retired, I assembled class 8 trucks. I was constantly getting steel splinters in my hands so tweezers are an absolute must on any multitool as far as I'm concerned.

[@stephangumpert8717]

I'm using leatherman since 1994 working as an event technician. I startet out with a leatherman super tool. These days i use a rebar knifeless. It keeps the rebar even more compact and saves weight. As a benefit it hast a pair of scissors. Best solution for me, i'm carrying a folder anyway.

[@manwiththeredface7821]

"A multitool is not going to take the place of your dedicated tools" I think it depends what do you need that multitool for. In a blue collar urban setting the right multitool (a Victorinox Compact or a keychain size Manager for example) can absolutely take the place of a dedicated pen, dedicated scissors, dedicated box cutter etc.

[@11_EVERYTHING_OEFx2]

I use a Gerber Center Drive religiously. I’ve modded it, I carry high strength bits from Milwaukee, thumb stud on the 3.5” 14C28N blade, and upgraded cutters. Anytime I whip that bad boy out, someone immediately asks me where they can get one. Super convenient, affordable, semi customizable, amazing.

[@maskudo]

It's not about having the right tool for the right job. It's about having one when you don't expect things to happen. I carry my ST300 daily and it's been handy in numerous tasks in my day to day.

[@vg452]

Also, if a Phillips head is at the edge of a tool and the side closest to the implement is facing the wall, the Phillips head can be paired with a hammer to act as a mini flatbar. It’s come in very useful for demo work and this mechanism is one of the very few cases where a Wave would make a heavier-duty tool than even a Surge (since the small Phillips head is closest to the edge and the large one is in the middle).

[@palerider7171]

Thanks for the vid. On the Victorinox with the can opener the end of the can opener not only serves as a small flat driver but works as a No 2 2D Phillips.

[@kich6172]

Firm believer that everyone should carry a pocket knife or multi tool, including women. Was teased by the other women when I showed up at church to help decorate for Christmas with my Leatherman. Snipping and twisting wire, cutting rope, opening boxes, twisting little screws to replace batteries, it came in very handy. Wasn’t long before the other ladies stopped teasing me and asked to borrow it. I purchased inexpensive used ones dedicated to my car, my cleaning supply bucket at home and even a Supertool in our home emergency/disaster bag.

[@914Rocky]

I keep a Charge in my kitchen. It’s funny how frequently I need/go to it. I have a lot of dedicated tools also but it is so convenient to just reach for one that does else many different things. I store it in a pouch with bit kits and the ratchet extension as well as an Olight flashlight. I also keep a Wave in my car along with a selection of auto specific dedicated tools.

[@chrisfyfe9212]

While I generally agree with you ; bad QA has caused me to basically give up on Leatherman , I basically always carry a Spirit MX Clip ‘

[@Tapionski]

I work in IT and carry a victorinox cybertool. I wish leatherman made a tool with 4mm driver and bit storage inside the tool.

[@charlesheller5767]

Watching the videos here and Max Lvl EDC, you might want to modify a LM to hold a 4mm driver, and certainly their pouches have room for bits.

[@Tapionski]

@@charlesheller5767 yeah I know I can mod some models to hold 8mm bits but I don't feel like spending $30 on a $100+ tool.

[@charlesheller5767]

Ebay is your friend.

[@jimbeaux89]

Yeah buddy!! Only 5 hours late! Fastest I’ve ever caught one of TTC’s videos. They may not be replacements for dedicated tools, but I carry mine everywhere, everyday. I work on industrial air compressors, and I can tackle 60% of my jobs without ever having to run out to my truck for my tool bags. I absolutely love my surge. And my signal!

[@SpacecityEDC]

Nice video Ben and I agree. Like you I probably have over 100k invested in hand and power tools that I've used over the course of my life as a mechanic but I always, always have carried some type of multitool ranging from Victorinox SAKs along with Leatherman and Gerber. My EDC the last few years has been the Surge + Crunch, before that the Wave, MP600, and other older style ones. They'll never replace a dedicated tool but they weren't designed to. But can they save your butt in a pinch, absolutely. If you're 40 feet up working somewhere or tucked down in a crawl space or laying on your back and shoulders under a dash and you just need to clip a wire or crimp something or tighten up a few screws or a fluid line, cut open a wrapped box, name it they always come in handy. That's why I bet many of us who carry them religiously at work carry something at home too. Depending on my day at home I'll grab my Charge/Wave or maybe my Skeletool, something to slip in a jeans pocket. If I'm going camping or fishing my Signal. It's endless the good reasons to carry one. I've been traveling and my car broke down and I had to tighten a hose clamp or some simple little something to get back home. If I hadn't had my multitool I probably would have had to call someone. Anyway I know I'm ranting but I, like you, have always been a firm believer in carrying one. Take care.

[@txtoolcrib]

Couldn’t have said it better myself.

[@mcrobielord1503]

The Leatherman PST is more like a gentleman's version of a multi-tool it's classy looking it's good for more of the office worker than the trade skill Workman

[@gregmorley1997]

I've been a paramedic for many years and have been using a Gerber multitool for most of that time, as you said they will never replace a tool kit but hot do small repairs on the run they're great. Only issue I've had with the Gerber is the design of the blade causes them to to snap through tbe finger nail slot if you twist the blade too much, although they honour their lifetime guarantee you now have to post the whole tool back to the USA for repairs ( I'm in Australia)

[@rescueraver]

I am a EMT/Firefighter I carry a Surge with bit kit and LM rachet and the Raptors

[@tankt13]

I was a mechanic in the military and carried the Wave/Charge with me my entire service. Now I work in Law Enforcement and I don’t need as much options in a multi-tool, which is where the Skeletool comes in. It has everything I need to get it done

[@achilles0686]

Nice to see you back, Ben

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you very much.

[@danielbrenton7365]

I've been carrying a multi-tool going on 13 years since my junior year of high School I carry a few different leathermans and some Gerbers and they have all performed very well for what I've needed them to do they are not going to replace the toolbox as I work in the trades and constantly need proper tools but having a multi-tool on me has saved me so much time that I feel naked without one

[@TokyoXtreme]

This channel is so good, but you already know that.

[@txtoolcrib]

That’s much appreciated, thank you.

[@raigner]

I do relate a lot wiht this video because I did discover that choosing the correct multi tool for your use is important. I have worked on both blue collar and white collar jobs, in my case I tend to gravitate towards Victorinox swiss army knives. When I used to work at a blue collar job, maintenance for an automotive company, I carried a Victorinox Swiss Champ and it got me out of lots of different situations, it was great, but, it fell out of my grace when I transitioned to a white collar job, it felt too big and uncomfortable to carry, that was until I decided to see which tools were the ones I used the most in the office, right then and there I bought a Victorinox Explorer, then, I changed its scales for the Swiss Champ's to add a pen, and man it is so much comfortable and useful, so much so that other people started buying their own swiss army knives at the office because they would always ask me to lend them mine nad they liked it.

[@thediscombobulationzonecov6972]

My wave+ is awesome but I carry a bladeless Gerber 600 everyday. Don’t have to worry about knife laws or business rules. Always have a multi tool on my person.

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

I'm a helpdesk manager for a large corporation. Like the standard techs below me, I roll up my sleeves and will get down and dirty when I can. My EDC? Leatherman Surge all day every day, I used to carry A Gerber Multitool. The Surge Has more useful tools and is more robust in design fit and finish. The Surge gives me confidence that everything I may need. Without having to go back to my desk, open my backpack and pull out my Dewalt belt carry tools pouch with a ton Of hand tools, tape measure, and a place to put the Surge as well. If you can stomach carrying a heavy and BIG Multitool, Surge Is for you.

[@daifeichu]

I have a truck full of tools but I can't carry all of them on my person at once. It took me a few years but I've got a good setup on my belt that cuts down on me walking back and forth to that truck.

[@dinsixiengmay9781]

I would agree, my leatherman has save my toush quite often and I also carry kinpix tool as well. OTR truck driver 👍

[@chasekemp4982]

I’ve found over the years that if I pull out my Leatherman Wave to work on something the average person gets a little uncomfortable but if I use my Victorinox Super Tinker they are perfectly find with it. Of course most of those people don’t have a clue what a Robby red screwdriver is. So my rule of thumb if I’m dealing with white collar people (sheltered) Victorinox. Blue collar people (secure adults) I carry my Leatherman on my hip.

[@TheScaleTech]

I’m a scale technician. If I’m doing a large facility I take an 11 in 1 screwdriver, channel locks and a leatherman rebar. Those three tools can get me through just about anything that doesn’t require power tools.

[@ecz4001]

If I know what I need I usually carry a combination of a Multitool and a dedicated tool. Example like a ratcheting screwdriver or Knipex and a Wave. Better ergonomics. Otherwise I just carry an MT. Your statements are right on target.

[@lokpikr999]

As always, very comprehensive and well articulated analysis! My main EDC at work is the Surge, and when I go out, I tote the Wave. However, I always carry a Victorninox Fieldmaster on my keychain as an auxilliary multitool. With that being said, I think that Leatherman makes the best plier based MTs, whereas Victorinox scale-type MTs are the gold standard.

[@MNessmith]

Great overview of MTs! I have several of the ones showed here. Quick question ..... Do you know of a belt sheath that will hold the K2? It's a hog of a tool, so I'd prefer to carry it on my belt.

[@fcormier]

In my case, it's always either a Wave II or a Skeletool CX + Style CS. It's not even for work (office job), but for everyday life.

[@charlesheller5767]

Ben, THRILLED to see you back with a new vid. I find a mix of VNox Ranger (belt) SOG Power Pint (T-shirt pocket,) and a Nexttool Mini Flagship in my coin purse works best for me. Today I zip tied an automotive pick-up tool to my walking stick with the 90 degree Sofirin flashlight on it. Tightened ties with SOG, cut ends with the excellent Nextool scissors, and chamfered cut tie ends with file on Ranger. Did this while waiting for a friend at a restaurant. Am not in trades, but always seem to be fiddling with some small project. Free P2 only when headed to a large project or on the road. On the EDC bag I keep a spare Chinese Wave clone, mostly for reasons of reaching it while sitting, AND if I need to give one away, I don't waste a Leatherman. I leave a Surge and a Gerber 600 on the outside of my bug out bag, and rarely use em, but sure is handy/heavy when I do... Leatherman lives matter! When time allows, please review that Chinese Wave/Signal clone. Looks interesting for an outdoors type tool. Too heavy for urban EDC, I think.

[@RedIron1066]

Very well presented case for carrying a multi tool! Plenty of times where they are plenty good enough for the task at hand. Can’t say I’ve ever wrecked anything or injured myself worse than normal using a multi tool. Common sense dictates whether I’m fixing or going for better tools.

[@kettchuk918]

The T4 has everything one needs, nothing one doesn’t with tools that are actually useable and can be opened under any circumstances, unlike any of the SAK which are hard to open and whose tools are awkward to use (punch dagger screwdriver???) at best.

[@ryankanters4385]

As a mobile surveillant in the security world i always carry my LM surge even in my day off i dont leave home without if i dont i feel very naked and unprepared, you would be surprised how many times i needed my surge during my shift when for example people locked them self out or when i need to do a round at a construction sight

[@johnknightiii1351]

Huge fan of the SOG Powerpint and the SOG Flash MT

[@aaronbunn1987]

Iv been pairing my charge tti with either a vic of some sort or a free t4. Seems to work well with the t4, for the chunky pry tool, the longer philips and the larger scissors. Compliment well. And they lock on the t4 also which is great over the vics.

[@steeltoecommunist6980]

I work in freigth transport and my forklift and knife is my proper tools but a surge really comes in handy a lot of the time still

[@claudyfocan731]

I am a offshore electromechanic, I am currently working on a large dredging vessel. I fix anything and everything that is electrical. So a LOT of crawling in tight deep places that are impractical as fuck 😆 I carry a Leatherman Rebar, as its more compact than the Supertool 300, while having the same tank-like. Robust build. Helps me out very often. I carry a Spyderco Salt C89 atlantic as a edc blade, its serrated and does great with rope or cutting up straps. Also, the “knife” that they put in rescue boats and rafts is the biggest joke ever. You could bend it w ur teeth 😂 so ALWAYS carrying a good quality, corrosion resistant blade is a great idea. U never know U gotta get off… a knife is the most essential survival tool imo. I also carry a Knipex Pliers wrench (180mm) bcs I tossed the adjustable wrench in the fuckit bucket where it belongs. PB swiss Bit holder, has a integrated magazine w 8 bits and I carry a additional big flat one in the magnet holder. Allows me to open up Most of the junction boxes or machines on a daily basis. A variety of Torx, Hex and PZ is carried. a 2mm insulated screwdriver for wire terminals Pen and paper (underrated as hell) Paint marker Last but not least the Streamlight Strion HL they issue us, great flashlight! Built like a tank and takes a hell of a beating. I usually do a “recon” first if I gotta go some obscure place to figure shit out. Carrying all of the aforementioned shit in pockets and belt pouches allows me to often get er done on the spot instead od crawling back out and having to get a toolbox down there.

[@OliverHinz]

As much as I would like to have more versatility as a "white collar technician", it seems I do already have the best solution with my Skeletool CX (and a Surge in the backpack). I was looking into the OHT but I would also have to somehow integrate a Clip PLUS the bits are an issue, I basically need Philips and 25 Torx every day.

[@whitestang65]

Love the assessments, always enjoy your videos. I would make a case for the squirt ps4 as having high value. Besides the surge and skeletool in my pack, the squirt on my keychain gets a ton of daily use. The squirt's spring loaded pliers make excellent tweezers as the nose of the jaws come together perfectly with no gap.

[@hundun5604]

FYI, there are SAK's with a sawblade. You don't have to buy a Leatherman for that tool. You can, but... Anyway, the Leatherman is a bit too big for me to carry it in my pocket daily. I prefer the SAK. The Micra and CX CS are pretty cool though. However, I already have those tools on my SAK. And the knife (blade) is also bit bigger on the SAK.

[@robo5391]

I carry the leatherman wave along with the smallest knipex pliers wrench on occasion

[@devatwell334]

Leatherman bond+milwaukee fastback+micra on the keychain best combo iv ever had. I do switch out the bond for other lm like the wave+,original supertool, st300, surge dependin on day

[@rob10ring]

I carry and use my Juice S2 everyday, including yesterday for Xmas stuff with granddaughters.

[@Phlfwlr]

The tirant razor V3 is now my work edc. The ones the issue us at my job is garbage and the fact that it is a one handed utility knife, but it is significantly lighter and fits more blades than others like it.

[@commentsonthetube14]

I usually have a laptop bag for the office and keep a wave, ratcheting bit driver, and full bit kit in there. Then I carry a pocket knife and a style PS on my keys. The style PS is nice because I can fly with it too. I wish they'd make a larger tsa safe one though. I generally prefer having a dedicated slim knife in my pocket. Even the skeletool is kind of bulky for work. I use the screwdrivers, pliers, bottle opener and file a decent amount though. I don't really need the blades, saw, etc. I fixed the annoying wobbly TP holder in the hotel room the other day and removed the flow restriction from the shower to fix the water pressure. Used to use it more when I worked with a bunch of IOT devices. And the CEO was cheap as shit so the engineers wired the office. Used a lot of tools back then.

[@dualsportoutdoors]

A blue haired, overgrown toddler approached my wife one time and asked her if I beat her because apparently my multitool is a sign of toxic masculinity which means there's a 90% chance that I'm abusive 🤣 Gotta love Cali. Carrying tools to solve problems makes you a toxic, abusive mofo🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@txtoolcrib]

You’ve got to be kidding me! Wow!

[@planetdee3587]

I have a few multi tools and would keep one in my carry bag everyday (Gerber suspension) and keep my Leatherman Wingman at home for use. But now I found the perfect portable multi tool for me to carry in my pocket which is the Gerber Armbar Slim Drive. I don't even notice it. Though now I am curious would the extra thickness of the normal Armbar have been an issue to carry? Hmmm. I like the hammer feature.

[@LKS-1976]

I carry the wave for multi tool and a GEC #54 jack.

[@loosemoose4134]

I'm stuck behind a desk but I daily a Charge+ and a Squirt daily

[@DaroriDerEinzige]

I carry a Swiss Tool X daily in the white collar world. (Edit: No offense though) Yet with what else should you be able to make quick fixes on your Motorcycle or also sometimes here and there in the lab, in your garage or alike? Hell, you can put up with it very often even Ikea Stuff.