# Your Multitool Of Choice **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 15, 2014, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-multitool-of-choice/686157 "2014-04-15T07:36:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2014, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-multitool-of-choice/686157/21 "2014-04-16T15:45:45Z")
> [@AaronX](#): > > My Leatherman PST II is in for repair. I wonder if they can fix a 15 year old model. If they can’t fix it, [they will replace it](https://www.leatherman.com/support-warranty.html). I own five Leatherman tools. [ul] [li]I carry the Wave in my work backpack. Thinking about getting the bit set for it.[/li][li]I have two Wingmans, one in each bug-out-bag.[/li][li]I have two Style PS, because they are TSA approved for air travel.[/li][/ul] ---
**Author:** ![Scubaqueen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c0e974/32.png) [@Scubaqueen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scubaqueen)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2014, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-multitool-of-choice/686157/22 "2014-04-16T15:57:53Z")
Both a swiss army knife and a leatherman in my purse. Never dreamed they’d ever see as much use as they do. ---
**Author:** ![AaronX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7bcc69/32.png) [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2014, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-multitool-of-choice/686157/23 "2014-04-17T01:47:40Z")
> [@Enright3](#): > > Now to gross everybody out… When I’m at a stoplight and notice my nose hairs are getting a little rowdy; I flick out my Gerber tool and do a little cleaning up. The narrow tip of the pliers up the ole nostril and a quick yank keeps my nose from looking like a party favor (that last bit was a nod to Bob Euchre in Major League). Pliers… can be used as tweezers? > [@Duckster](#): > > If they can’t fix it, [they will replace it](https://www.leatherman.com/support-warranty.html). That’s what I’m worried about - I’ve looked at their current tools and none include all the functions of my PST II, yet are as small. Particularly problematic are the scissors and diamond file. I don’t really like their Juice line for their lack of locking blades. The smallest with all the tools I’m looking for is the Wave, and I guess that’s what most people are thinking, seeing how popular it is. Only one person has a larger tool (Super Tool)? I’m thinking if I’m going big, I might as well go all the way, but not carry it every day. The Charge TTi is looking fine… > [@ducati](#): > > I carry a [Leatherman Squirt](https://www.leatherman.com/22.html) because it’s small, but I have several [SOG EODs](http://www.sogknives.com/tactical/multi-tools/powerassist-eod-multi-tool.html) in my cars and trucks. The opening-assisted knife looks interesting, but self-opening knives are even more tightly regulated than locking ones. ---
**Author:** ![Superhal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2014, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-multitool-of-choice/686157/24 "2014-04-17T01:58:51Z")
I had a bad experience with the Swiss Army Card. > **[Amazon.com: Victorinox Swisscard Lite Pocket Tool, Onyx, 81 MM : Tools &...](https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swisscard-Lite-Pocket-Tool/dp/B001Y7XVUE)** > > Victorinox is enhances its already popular Swisscard Lite with a new LED mini white light. This versatile multi-tool is the size of a credit card with features that would put a gold card to shame. Includes 13 features: LED mini light, magnifying... Since then, I’ve used specialized tools with one function. However, I did use a craftsman multi-head screwdriver ring for a while (the round thing with 4 different screwdriver heads) for a while, but it chopped up my pockets really bad. ---
**Author:** ![stui\_magpie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stui_magpie/32/11010_2.png) [@stui\_magpie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stui_magpie)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2014, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-multitool-of-choice/686157/25 "2014-04-17T02:14:48Z")
I keep an el cheapo no name brand Leatherman copy in my laptop bag that goes to work with me. I don’t carry anything in my pockets, carrying knives is illegal in Victoria. When I’m in the car I have a toolbox in the boot and at home I have plenty of tools around so I rarely use a multi tool there. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2014, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-multitool-of-choice/686157/26 "2014-04-17T06:30:17Z")
I was issued a Gerber like **Uncle Rojelio** ’s when I came to work at the USPS, but the locking tab broke on one of the handles, so I turned it in and got one like **Paintcharge** has.Having a scissors is nice, but it doesn’t crimp wire connectors as effectively as the larger one. I wear it on my belt almost constantly, and I consider it a good day at work when it’s the only tool I need to use. ---
**Author:** ![AaronX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7bcc69/32.png) [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2014, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-multitool-of-choice/686157/27 "2014-05-17T14:56:36Z")
Well, I’m amazed. About 45 days after I sent my tool out, I got a replacement in the mail. No questions asked, even though I broke it doing something it wasn’t designed to (using the file as a lever), what’s really great is they even mailed it overseas for free! And gave a nylon holster! But less than one week ago I just bought a Style PS because I didn’t want to carry such a big tool around. They sent a Rebar, which is a bit bigger than my PST II but seems to be in the same price range. Does anyone know what the awl is for? So I just stick it into leather, like a needle? But won’t it make triangular-shaped holes? And how about the hole in the awl? Should I thread it, punch it through then pull the thread from the other side? I wish it had a scissors, though. I’m thinking of selling or trading… I thought having 2 Leathermans and 2 Victorinoxes was excessive, then I saw people who had dozens of tools. I guess they’re fun to collect, hope this isn’t a slippery slope. ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2014, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-multitool-of-choice/686157/28 "2014-05-17T15:09:08Z")
Leatherman Wave, one more vote. ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2014, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-multitool-of-choice/686157/29 "2014-05-17T16:29:32Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > Leatherman Wave, one more vote. 3 more votes. (I have one in each car, and one in my computer bag). ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2014, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-multitool-of-choice/686157/30 "2014-05-17T16:53:02Z")
I have three multitools because each has tools that the other two lack. I don’t have multiples in different places, because I always have my three standard ones on my person. Actually I guess I have two more, but I never use them. One is a lower-quality off-brand one that I stopped using when I inherited the Leatherman, and the other is mostly a joke, and includes a hammer, but which is way too bulky to be practical. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-multitool-of-choice/686157.md?page=1)