Multi-tool carry?

Airborne Cadet · October 17, 2002, 03:38 PM

I've seen the posts about defensive knife carry, but i was wondering if anyone carries a multi-tool. If so, what kind and why? Personally i carry a Gerber 800. It's a solid piece of equipment and I really like the textured grips. I had straps sewn on the carrying case perpendicular to the main strap so I can carry it on my belt horizontally.

My knife and rifle are only tools; I am the weapon

Jeff White · October 17, 2002, 03:52 PM

I carry a Leatherman Super Tool.

If you hang around here you'll probably end up with a bat belt like most of us. Handgun, spare ammo, cell phone, pager, multi-tool, OC, PDA, etc. This doesn't take into account the pocket folder, back up gun, body armor, spares kit for your rifle etc.

Seriously, I got my first Leatherman not long after they hit the market. Upgraded to the Super Tool as soon as they were available and don't go anywhere without it. I've got a Gerber on my duty belt (it was a gift) and I don't like it nearly as well as the Leatherman.

Jeff

143=T

Betty · October 17, 2002, 06:34 PM

I carry a runt-sized Leatherman Micra on my keychain. I really don't want anything bigger because I already clank when I walk around.

It's great for cutting loose stringy-thingies, digging out dirt under fingernails, and opening bottles.

tommygun45 · October 17, 2002, 10:14 PM

Jeff White hit it on the head with the Bat Belt comment. I tried a little expieriment the other day, I weighed myself twice. First in running shorts and a T-shirt then after I put my kit on, nothing too out of the ordinary just my usual load out. Kimber Pro-Carry SLE, spare mag, CQC-7, Swiss Army Knife, Surefire 6-P, Gerber multi tool, Fox Labs OC, beeper, cell phone, money clip, wallet, ID carrier and date book. Before I put on my boots and body armor on the difference was 15 pounds.

As far as multi tools go I prefer the Gerber. I have used and carried one almost every day for 7 years. I can say for certain that they will take what I dish out. The biggest advantage Gerber has is the one handed opening feature. When you're hanging on to a ladder 20 feet off the deck with one hand that EZ out thing is priceless.

igor · October 18, 2002, 06:18 AM

I've got the Victorinox Swiss Tool. Great, solid thing, also works as a tekko. It doesn't have the Leatherman life warranty thing, though... my brother's got one of those and has had almost all of the bits changed already, it seems their warranty even covers normal usage... great stuff.

I used to have the Gerber; I liked the ez-open feature but the pliers wouldn't endure the use i had - that vintage didn't have any kind of locking system for the blades and bits either. No good, even though Gerber is nowadays a subsidiary of Finnish Fiskars...

Christopher II · October 18, 2002, 07:07 AM

I carry a Leatherman Wave in the original leather snap-pouch, aft of my spare magazine. I'd like to get a Kydex pouch made for it, but I haven't found one I like yet.

- Chris

Ewok_Guy · October 18, 2002, 07:33 AM

I carry the one and only Original Leatherman in stainless steel in the leather snap pouch that came with it.
Has served me well every single day for years. Best $40 I ever spent.

pbarrick · October 18, 2002, 10:41 AM

I carry a Leatherman Sideclip in my back right pocket. It's got fewer tools than most but it seems to have all the ones that I need. I also have a Leatherman Micra attached to an ArcLight LE (the scissors work well and the light comes in handy as a tool that's cheaper to feed than my defensive light).

Gomez · October 18, 2002, 03:48 PM

Hmm, multi-tool....I think I've got one around here somewhere.

vulcan · October 18, 2002, 07:35 PM

I used a sears professional multitool, I like it better than the gerber or leatherman(owned both). The best features is 4 different reversible screwdriver(replaceable) & a real size slipjoint pliers. The gerber gives blood blisters when the handle snaps on your palm, & the leatherman's needlenose is too delicate. I use the sears multitool at least once a day(part of my regular tools) & it holds up nicely. I also like the unlimited,no questions replacement policy of craftsman.

Mannlicher · October 18, 2002, 08:53 PM

Origional Leatherman. This old timer has never let me down, And I carry it daily.

old_yout · October 18, 2002, 10:38 PM

I carry a Gerber something or other in a 1911 magazine pouch. Works well for me.

Fred Hansen · October 18, 2002, 11:56 PM

Gerber.

I can snap it open with one hand. Makes all the difference.

illuminatus99 · October 19, 2002, 04:24 AM

I've got a gerber and have heavily abused the pliers, they've held up fine even after two shirts of chainmail

vi9er · October 19, 2002, 04:04 PM

I had the origianl Leatherman, and stopped at a bad car vs pickup accident. Ended up having to pry out the back window of the truck, and broke the blade in half. I sent it to leatherman with a letter of explanation and asked how much it would cost to fix it. I received 2 weeks later a package where they had upgraded the original to the newly out Super Leatherman along with a nice letter thanking me for helping at the accident. From that day on, Leatherman has had ALL of my business, and will continue to receive it, and my recomendations!!

4DIR · October 19, 2002, 08:27 PM

That multi-tool is one heck of a weapon in its own right. Leave the blade folded up and use it as a kubaton! I know from practice on a dummy that a folder can be as dangerous to you as to your attacker. It is all to easy for your hand to slip down that handle onto the blade. I saw it happen to a guy. Right before he went to the hospitol for stitches. On the other hand, the multi-tool, particularly the heavier models have awesome potential, are hard to disarm and can't cut your fingers off!!

dubb-1 · October 20, 2002, 09:12 AM

Leatherman Super Tool. Carried and used daily for 7 years.

Be well!

Chief Jones · October 20, 2002, 04:54 PM

original Leatherman

Carried one for most of my Army career....worked great for opening cowlings, taking the grips off the issue Beretta (oops--don't tell the Armorer), etc..

Woody

Reverend +P+ · October 20, 2002, 10:38 PM

I have used them all and now swear by the Leatherman Wave.

jmlv · October 21, 2002, 07:22 AM

I started carring the Leatherman soon after it came out. I changed up a few times(always looking for a better idea) Until recently I was carring a Bucktool(since 1998) unfortunelately I sort of tweaked it this year(cutting bed springs of all things I sprung the plyers/wirecutters) So I took the opertuneate to test out a new Leatherman Wave model. It was love at first sight. The buck is going back for repairs and then in the drawer as a spare. The wave is riding on my belt fromm now on.
Lets see my everyday carry equipment: 2 sets of keys(1 car only& small swiss army, other house and assorted misc) Multi pouch - carries Wavw and mini maglight, bagmaster belt pouch - holds currently my daily meds, nail clipers, 2 spyderco's (police & std models), leather bikers walet complete with chain, bandana. All of this is currently on my right side as my left hand is currently useless due to susposedly a reaction to an insect bite. been that way for a month now.

Joe Demko · October 21, 2002, 08:42 AM

I have a Swiss Tool that I like pretty well. Also have/had a couple different Leathermen, a Gerber, and an SOG Paratool that I set aside for various reasons. The larger, heavier tools have to be carried in a belt pouch anyway, so I've taken to mostly using a good pair of conventional pliers and a SAK carried in a pouch of the same size. Lets u use the screwdriver and pliers simultaneously among other advantages.

Erik · October 21, 2002, 06:22 PM

I love my Leatherman Wave, and carry it nearly everywhere.

I see a Micra is in my future, too.

DPSproles · October 21, 2002, 11:15 PM

I have my Leatherman WAVE in a custom Normark horizontal belt sheath. SWEET deal and very user freindly.

David

October 17, 2002, 03:38 PM	#1
Airborne Cadet Member Join Date: October 14, 2002 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 19	Multi-tool carry? I've seen the posts about defensive knife carry, but i was wondering if anyone carries a multi-tool. If so, what kind and why? Personally i carry a Gerber 800. It's a solid piece of equipment and I really like the textured grips. I had straps sewn on the carrying case perpendicular to the main strap so I can carry it on my belt horizontally. My knife and rifle are only tools; I am the weapon

October 17, 2002, 10:14 PM	#4
tommygun45 Member Join Date: April 29, 2002 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 55	Bat Belts are us Jeff White hit it on the head with the Bat Belt comment. I tried a little expieriment the other day, I weighed myself twice. First in running shorts and a T-shirt then after I put my kit on, nothing too out of the ordinary just my usual load out. Kimber Pro-Carry SLE, spare mag, CQC-7, Swiss Army Knife, Surefire 6-P, Gerber multi tool, Fox Labs OC, beeper, cell phone, money clip, wallet, ID carrier and date book. Before I put on my boots and body armor on the difference was 15 pounds. As far as multi tools go I prefer the Gerber. I have used and carried one almost every day for 7 years. I can say for certain that they will take what I dish out. The biggest advantage Gerber has is the one handed opening feature. When you're hanging on to a ladder 20 feet off the deck with one hand that EZ out thing is priceless.

October 18, 2002, 06:18 AM	#5
igor Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2002 Location: Kalifornistan Posts: 155	I've got the Victorinox Swiss Tool. Great, solid thing, also works as a tekko. It doesn't have the Leatherman life warranty thing, though... my brother's got one of those and has had almost all of the bits changed already, it seems their warranty even covers normal usage... great stuff. I used to have the Gerber; I liked the ez-open feature but the pliers wouldn't endure the use i had - that vintage didn't have any kind of locking system for the blades and bits either. No good, even though Gerber is nowadays a subsidiary of Finnish Fiskars... __________________ Good karateka I have known were intelligent, original, capable, unpredictable, aggressive, brave, and dangerous. Most had a dark side. Daily practice for decades at hurting other people does not make liberals. John Farnam quoting a friend, Feb. 2004

October 18, 2002, 07:07 AM	#6
Christopher II Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,349	I carry a Leatherman Wave in the original leather snap-pouch, aft of my spare magazine. I'd like to get a Kydex pouch made for it, but I haven't found one I like yet. - Chris __________________ "There is no worse tyranny than to force a man to pay for what he does not want merely because you think it would be good for him." – Robert Heinlein "Contrary to popular belief, your vote does not matter, and you cannot make a difference." - Bob Murphy, "Picking Neither of Two Evils" My PGP Public Key

October 18, 2002, 07:33 AM	#7
Ewok_Guy Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2001 Location: Endor Posts: 1,664	I carry the one and only Original Leatherman in stainless steel in the leather snap pouch that came with it. Has served me well every single day for years. Best $40 I ever spent. __________________ "Death and honor are thought to be the same, but today I have learned that sometimes they are not." --------------------- " I like big fat men like you. When they fall they make more noise! ...and sometimes they never get up." -Tuco Benedicto Pacifico Juan Maria Ramirez

October 17, 2002, 03:52 PM	#2
Jeff White Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1998 Location: Kinmundy, IL, USA Posts: 1,397	I carry a Leatherman Super Tool. If you hang around here you'll probably end up with a bat belt like most of us. Handgun, spare ammo, cell phone, pager, multi-tool, OC, PDA, etc. This doesn't take into account the pocket folder, back up gun, body armor, spares kit for your rifle etc. Seriously, I got my first Leatherman not long after they hit the market. Upgraded to the Super Tool as soon as they were available and don't go anywhere without it. I've got a Gerber on my duty belt (it was a gift) and I don't like it nearly as well as the Leatherman. Jeff 143=T

October 17, 2002, 06:34 PM	#3
Betty Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2000 Location: southern U.S. Posts: 1,807	I carry a runt-sized Leatherman Micra on my keychain. I really don't want anything bigger because I already clank when I walk around. It's great for cutting loose stringy-thingies, digging out dirt under fingernails, and opening bottles.

October 18, 2002, 10:41 AM	#8
pbarrick Member Join Date: September 19, 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 72	I carry a Leatherman Sideclip in my back right pocket. It's got fewer tools than most but it seems to have all the ones that I need. I also have a Leatherman Micra attached to an ArcLight LE (the scissors work well and the light comes in handy as a tool that's cheaper to feed than my defensive light). __________________ Paul Barrick Instructor, OPS HQ Options for Personal Security Cutting Edge Training Across the U.S.A. http://www.optionsforpersonalsecurity.com Toll Free 1.877.636.4677

October 18, 2002, 07:35 PM	#10
vulcan Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2002 Posts: 265	I used a sears professional multitool, I like it better than the gerber or leatherman(owned both). The best features is 4 different reversible screwdriver(replaceable) & a real size slipjoint pliers. The gerber gives blood blisters when the handle snaps on your palm, & the leatherman's needlenose is too delicate. I use the sears multitool at least once a day(part of my regular tools) & it holds up nicely. I also like the unlimited,no questions replacement policy of craftsman.

October 18, 2002, 08:53 PM	#11
Mannlicher Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: North Central Florida & Miami Posts: 3,209	Origional Leatherman. This old timer has never let me down, And I carry it daily. __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacesset "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.".........Ronald Reagan

October 18, 2002, 10:38 PM	#12
old_yout Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2000 Location: somewhere in the sunny southeast Posts: 349	I carry a Gerber something or other in a 1911 magazine pouch. Works well for me. __________________ You can't unring a bell. __________________ Smile, darn ya, smile

October 18, 2002, 11:56 PM	#13
Fred Hansen Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2001 Location: The middle of WWIII Posts: 3,335	Gerber. I can snap it open with one hand. Makes all the difference. __________________ "This started out as a documentary on gun violence in America, but the largest mass murder in our history was just committed -- without the use of a single gun! Not a single bullet fired! No bomb was set off, no missile was fired, no weapon (i.e., a device that was solely and specifically manufactured to kill humans) was used. A boxcutter! -- I can't stop thinking about this. A thousand gun control laws would not have prevented this massacre. What am I doing?" Michael Moore

October 19, 2002, 04:24 AM	#14
illuminatus99 Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 353	I've got a gerber and have heavily abused the pliers, they've held up fine even after two shirts of chainmail

October 19, 2002, 04:04 PM	#15
vi9er Junior Member Join Date: August 16, 2002 Location: shen. valley, va Posts: 5	Leatherman all the way I had the origianl Leatherman, and stopped at a bad car vs pickup accident. Ended up having to pry out the back window of the truck, and broke the blade in half. I sent it to leatherman with a letter of explanation and asked how much it would cost to fix it. I received 2 weeks later a package where they had upgraded the original to the newly out Super Leatherman along with a nice letter thanking me for helping at the accident. From that day on, Leatherman has had ALL of my business, and will continue to receive it, and my recomendations!! __________________ If youv'e got them by the balls, their hearts and minds will follow --John Wayne--

October 19, 2002, 08:27 PM	#16
4DIR Member Join Date: September 8, 2001 Posts: 90	That multi-tool is one heck of a weapon in its own right. Leave the blade folded up and use it as a kubaton! I know from practice on a dummy that a folder can be as dangerous to you as to your attacker. It is all to easy for your hand to slip down that handle onto the blade. I saw it happen to a guy. Right before he went to the hospitol for stitches. On the other hand, the multi-tool, particularly the heavier models have awesome potential, are hard to disarm and can't cut your fingers off!!

October 20, 2002, 09:12 AM	#17
dubb-1 Junior Member Join Date: February 3, 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 4	Of course. Leatherman Super Tool. Carried and used daily for 7 years. Be well! __________________ Dubb www.adcofirearms.com

October 20, 2002, 04:54 PM	#18
Chief Jones Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2002 Location: Wewahitchka, FL Posts: 218	original Leatherman Carried one for most of my Army career....worked great for opening cowlings, taking the grips off the issue Beretta (oops--don't tell the Armorer), etc.. Woody

October 20, 2002, 10:38 PM	#19
Reverend +P+ Junior Member Join Date: October 20, 2002 Posts: 5	I have used them all and now swear by the Leatherman Wave.

October 21, 2002, 07:22 AM	#20
jmlv Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: PA AMERICA STARTS HERE! Posts: 739	multi - tools I started carring the Leatherman soon after it came out. I changed up a few times(always looking for a better idea) Until recently I was carring a Bucktool(since 1998) unfortunelately I sort of tweaked it this year(cutting bed springs of all things I sprung the plyers/wirecutters) So I took the opertuneate to test out a new Leatherman Wave model. It was love at first sight. The buck is going back for repairs and then in the drawer as a spare. The wave is riding on my belt fromm now on. Lets see my everyday carry equipment: 2 sets of keys(1 car only& small swiss army, other house and assorted misc) Multi pouch - carries Wavw and mini maglight, bagmaster belt pouch - holds currently my daily meds, nail clipers, 2 spyderco's (police & std models), leather bikers walet complete with chain, bandana. All of this is currently on my right side as my left hand is currently useless due to susposedly a reaction to an insect bite. been that way for a month now. __________________ JMLV NEW PA RESIDENT TFL ALUMNUS MOLON LABE!

October 21, 2002, 08:42 AM	#21
Joe Demko Senior Member Join Date: September 14, 2000 Posts: 1,143	I have a Swiss Tool that I like pretty well. Also have/had a couple different Leathermen, a Gerber, and an SOG Paratool that I set aside for various reasons. The larger, heavier tools have to be carried in a belt pouch anyway, so I've taken to mostly using a good pair of conventional pliers and a SAK carried in a pouch of the same size. Lets u use the screwdriver and pliers simultaneously among other advantages. __________________ "No honest man needs a handgun smaller than a canned ham." Bill Ruger

October 21, 2002, 06:22 PM	#22
Erik Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: America Posts: 3,479	I love my Leatherman Wave, and carry it nearly everywhere. I see a Micra is in my future, too. __________________ Meriam Webster's: Main Entry: ci·vil·ian Pronunciation: \sə-ˈvil-yən also -ˈvi-yən\, Function: noun, Date: 14th century, 1: a specialist in Roman or modern civil law, 2 a: one not on active duty in the armed services or not on a police or firefighting force b: outsider 1, — civilian adjective

October 21, 2002, 11:15 PM	#23
DPSproles Member Join Date: May 7, 2001 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 85	WAVE I have my Leatherman WAVE in a custom Normark horizontal belt sheath. SWEET deal and very user freindly. David __________________ [b]Sproles/b] Small Classic Sebenza -or- Mnandi & Jil UP 1.3w light 1998 BMW 328i 5-speed...Arctic Silver with Dove Grey leather