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Hughlysses
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 02:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

As a result of my infrequent traveling and thanks to Homeland Security, I had to lose my Swiss Army knife on Sunday before getting on a plane. While the Swiss Army knife has been dang useful for the last 10 or so years, I figure it's time to get a nice multi-tool, and was wondering what my fellow BadWebbers have and like.

Any thoughts/suggestions/recommendations appreciated. I'd prefer something not TOO immense. Dang, come to think of it, it's a pity Erik hasn't designed one....
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Not_purple_s2
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 03:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I carry an old Gerber compact multi-tool that my high school girlfriend bought me.
It comes in handy constantly here at the shipyard.
I've had it for nearly 10yrs now and it's held up really well.
I also wear it when I ride cause, well... you never know.

My friend in the Airforce was actually issued a Gerber Multi-Tool.
His was matte black with some unique features like blasting cap crimpers and a C4 Spike.
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Doon
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 03:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

being a computer geek I have a Swiss Army Cybertool on my belt. Works well and the Torx are really handy.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 04:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Not_purple_s2:

That's coincidental as hell; I was flying to Mobile on Sunday when I had to lose my knife! Thanks for the suggestions.
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Kdan
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 05:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have the Swiss Army knife from hell, it has a Pen in it even. I tried all different knives and multi-tools and ended up with the old Swiss Army knife from hell. It's just too comfortable and I swear I could build a civilization with that thing.
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Not_purple_s2
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 05:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The best part of the multi-tool, which I don't think you can get in a swiss army knife, is the pliers. Those things are life savers.
They may eat the hell out of a nut but they'll get the job done.
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Tx05xb12s
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 05:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Can you carry your knife in checked baggage? I am lucky enough to use a private aircraft for business these days, but plan to take a vacation when I finish my MBA next year. What's the latest on what you guys are experiencing in the commercial airports?
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Nevrenuf
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 05:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

the leather"man" is a great tool. if anything happens to it, you send it in and if they can't fix it they'll send you a new one. they have a great assortment of different types and they weren't designed by a baby food company. no offense.
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Not_purple_s2
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 05:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Gerber, the Official Knife of Chucky





Seriously though, Gerber makes some really really fine knives and multi-tools.
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Crusty
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 05:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've been using a Leatherman tool since the '80s. I once changed the radiator in a Ford pickup truck using only it and a 4" crescent wrench that I keep on my key ring.
Leatherman's customer service is as good as Buell's is.
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Kdan
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 06:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

TX05xB12s - I just flew to Baltimore Monday with my tool box with one of my favourite tools in it, a 13" Ontario Steel knife. Like this one and din't have any trouble. They did open my tool box though, so don't lock your luggage. They'll just cut the lock.



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Nobody
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 06:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

For everyday use, I carry a Leatherman Squirt. I like the design, but I find Leatherman's quality to be very spotty. (I had to return three of them before I found one without major defects.)

When I know I'm going to be tinkering, I carry a Victorinox SwissTool Spirit. It's heavier than a Leatherman, but much higher quality, in my opinion.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 06:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Can you carry your knife in checked baggage?

Tx05xb12s,

Yes, you can carry a knife in checked baggage. I forgot completely about having a knife in my pocket until I was half-way through a line of ~100 people going through the security check so I didn't have time to do anything with it without missing my flight. I only had carry on bags, so that wouldn't have helped me.

I did have this happen once before (fortunately with a little extra time before my flight) and I found out I could go to the airport info desk and mail the knife back to my home address. No time to do that this trip.
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Daves
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 06:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I carry a Schrade "Tough" multi tool on one side
A Buck model 112 on the other.
A small pocket knife in my pocket.
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Tom_b
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 06:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

gerber multi tool. has bailed me out more than once.
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Doon
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 06:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My swiss army knife has pliers : )

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/3653/
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Nevrenuf
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 07:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

so do all leather"man" just got to emphasize the man thing. nothing personal.
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Doon
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 07:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

neverenuf: I use the bike as my P*n*s Extension, don't need to show it with my knife : ) (just kidding, I have a leather man and a gerber as well, but being around computers all day and working in a datacenter the cybertool is just way handier).
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Zenfrogmaster
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 07:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

http://knifecenter.com/ carries dozens of multitools, and has cross-brand comparison charts. Great prices and service, too. I've got a bunch of different ones depending on if it's on the Buell, backpack, car, et cetera.
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Blake
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 10:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The Leatherman Wave model is hands down the best that I have found. It is an outstanding tool with amazing quality. I highly recommend it.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 10:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks for all the recommendations.

While looking around, I found this really cool one by Spyderco:



http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=24 1

Unfortunately, it's not yet available.
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Johnnymceldoo
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 11:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I carry these:



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Samiam
Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 03:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I carry this with me all the time. A little pricey, but I love having the replaceable carbide wire cutters, and the replaceable RemGrit (cuts anything) blade. Love the Gerber.



Sam
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Deltablue
Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 04:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Damn leatherman always rips up my hands, I carry the SOG Paratool.
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Beachbuell
Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 05:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

9mm Glock does the trick for me. It takes care of ALL my needs.
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Gjwinaus
Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 08:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

In the middle of my belt is a brass buckle, below it is a tool and above the buckle is a beer gut.
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Tramp
Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 08:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I carry my 20-year old optional-issue SOG trident, and a s a muliti-tool, I carry the Victorinox adventurer (locking main blade, a few extremely basic doodads, plus a slotted & a # 2phillips head
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Captnemo
Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 08:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I just carry a Gerber, or a Buck that opens one handed. Opening a knife one handed is important in my line of work.

I used to carry an Emerson CQC7 copy. Still have it, just too tough to replace should something happen.

Hey Not,

Did you get anything left at your work station a week or two ago ??
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Tramp
Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 10:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I just realized that, as of a couple weeks ago, i actually carry, as my daily, a Victorinox "80000" series genuine issue knife, a model which hasn't been available, retail, for nearly two decades. Red, Checkered Phenolic handle, same as the German Army issue Victorinox, and the Mauser Victorinox.
I wasopening a bag of potting soil a moment ago and realized this- I keep my modern "Adventurer" in my rucksack...
And I keep the army-issue Victorinox in my pocket, not on my belt.
If anyone else has one of these 8000 series genuine Citizen-soldier issue knives, hold onto it- I realized, this past Winter, in Zurich, that they've recently become very valuable.
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Tramp
Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 10:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)




I picked it up instantly, a couple weeks ago, from a collector-friend, as I lost my own many years ago in The Alps.
This one has a blade that's been over-sharpened, etc., but it was $15- in used/poor condition, and it's rare and utilitarian as all get-out.

(Message edited by tramp on April 21, 2007)
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Diablobrian
Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 04:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have taken to carrying a vise grip "toolbox" it has a pair of vise grip 6LC jaws, a semi-serrated knife blade,
a sheep's foot blade, a a 1/4" magnetic drive socket with a reversible standard/phillips stock.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/tools /1274021.html
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Rick_a
Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 09:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have the original Gerber multi-tool. The best part is that I still get free replacements when something breaks.

For daily use, all I carry is this little utili-key.


People always want to know where to get one. It'll only handle light duty work, but is better than having a big appendage hanging off the belt...and still better than nothing.

Speaking of which, I also carry one of these daily for the same reason:
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