Multi-tool

[The90sAME]

Afternoon.

Im after a Leatherman Multi tool, however, im stumped for which one to get.

So like one of my previous posts,

What would you guys suggest, what 'model' specifically?


-The90sAME

[allosaurus]

How much money you got?

[The90sAME]

I was looking in the region of £50, however, if its more, ill still look at it.

Just shoot your suggestions, Regardless of price.

[grounded27]

I have owned the Leatherman ST, ST-200 and now ST-300. They have continuously developed one better Super Tool after another the 300 is the best multi tool I have ever known.

[going down-under]

WAVE, had it for years

[Engineer_aus]

+ 2 Wave for sure

[nitro rig driver]

A good pen, and a spare one. :O

[Perrin]

I paid under £10.00 pound for mine and it was good for life. Mind you I'm 72!
Keep them up boys.
Peter :):)

[good spark]

my current multi is a leatherman charge, thats the one with titanium sideplates, i have owned a gerber very fancy but does not have the strengh of the leatherman.


gs

[matkat]

Wave for me also, Gerber just to flimsy for our needs.

[grounded27]

My wife keeps a wave in her purse, it's a Gucci tool. All in good fun. I feel the ST's are best suited for line work, if you go on leatherman's website you will see it is listed as a heavy duty tool and I am super impressed with the -300. You need to just pick one up to understand what I mean. The cutters are suitable for everything from cutting .40 to shearing string tye and are replaceable for the first time ever. I do not like the stubby phillips on the wave or the gerber, the -300 gives you reach and torque. The lock/release mechanism has improved, easy to use and super dependable

[The90sAME]

Cheers for the suggestions, ill look into them both :)

Another question, have you had any issues getting them airside?

Once its through initially it should be fine, it'd live in my toolbox. Im just unsure whether security would not allow it through due to the sharps.
I do have a tools permit along with my airside pass, so i can take tools though.

However, i have had security make a fuss over my tin punch when i first brought that through, even with my tool permit.

[Exup]

Have to agree leatherman wave is spot on, but I currently have a gerber does the same job & is cheaper. What are people expecting them to do, they are a quick & easy tool to use but no substitute for a real toolbox. If you will break a gerber you'll break a leatherman

[grounded27]

Security has been the same issue with us as well, they do not care once the tool is airside. We can get a tool pass cleared but it is a major pain. People have been known to have mgt. use an airside vehicle that can go off field, simply ship the item to your work address. Takes some creativity sometimes.

[The90sAME]

Ive gone foe the ST300, mainly because i found it on offer for £60 from £88, whilst the wave still sits at around an average of £80.

My only issue is, im travelling around airports the airline i work for, fly from, to gain experience towards my A1 license, so i have no permanent work address, yet. And a few airports are more anal about security than others.

[grounded27]

Dip it in oil or even better skydrol if you are worried, doubt the buggers would want to touch it. Wise choice with the ST300 in this matter, no visable sharps.

[The90sAME]

Ill give it a shot when im back on the line after winter.

Cheers :)

[Flatface]

I got the first Leatherman before they had all the model names, it broke so I got a Swisstool. Someone told me to send the Leatherman back to the manufacturer, they sent me a brand new Blast in the mail. It is much better than the original Leatherman.

[spannersatcx]

Ill give it a shot when im back on the line after winter.

Lucky you, all snuggled up inside your nice warm hangar for the winter, get out on the ramp it's the only place to be in the winter!

[The90sAME]

Lucky you, all snuggled up inside your nice warm hangar for the winter, get out on the ramp it's the only place to be in the winter!

Only until i get my license aha. Then its 100% Line :ok:

Its not always warm though! APU runs and dry-cycling can be done in the hangar, so the doors are open more often than not :sad:

[Perrin]

Go to ALDI then this Sundays buys.

TWIN PACK MULTI TOOL 6 IN ONE AND 10 IN ONE

PRICE IS £5.99 FOR PACK OF TWO

:):)

[grounded27]

I am usually a made in China guy myself, I use a multi tool daily. Then again I keep about a dozen made in China pens handy. Anyways A leatherman and the Snap-On ratcheting screwdriver are the two tools that I don't mind spending money on.

[The90sAME]

Got my Leatherman for Christmas, pretty impressed with the build quality.

So I have;
Leatherman ST300
Fenix LD20 Torch
Tin Punch
Pen.

Thats all i need to be a line engineer isnt it? ;) :p

[JAKL]

About 14 years ago I had a fantastic multitool. It was supplied by Buck and Hickman, was all stainless steel with plier/cutter and the normal blades and drivers. It had ruler measurements in metric and inches and printed or stamped into the handle were the words 'PROTOOL' and 'MADE IN AMERICA'.
Foolishly I put it down while on a job, walked away for a few minutes and it was gone when I got back.
I've searched the Internet since, but haven't found a replacement 'PROTOOL'.
If anyone has come across the maker, I'd be grateful for information.

[Bushfiva]

Sounds like a Leatherman predecessor of the ST300.

[Blackhander wannabe]

Any of you guys had the chance to compare a decent SOG to the leatherman? Curious, had a sog for years and loved it till it got flogged.

[Blink182]

So I have;
Leatherman ST300
Fenix LD20 Torch
Tin Punch
Pen.

Thats all i need to be a line engineer isnt it?


One thing you forgot........Galley contents quality control sample tool...or Spoon:ok:

[The90sAME]

One thing you forgot........Galley contents quality control sample tool...or Spoon:ok:

Ahh, cutlery is already in my locker! Way ahead on that front :cool:

Cant let the crew fly on bad food! Must be taste tested first.

[EEngr]

I've got a Leatherman Wave with the driver bit set. But if you can afford to carry a second multi-tool, I've found the Leatherman Crunch (folding locking pliers) to be quite handy as well.

[no-hoper]

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My last Leatherman.Expensive,bad quality and the support in Germany is a nightmare.My new Swisstool is briliant !

[The90sAME]

Leatherman Multi-Tools are covered by a 25 years warranty, Get in touch with a Leatherman Rep / dealer in your country and get it replaced.


Return Information
We take extraordinary measures so your Leatherman product will give you many years of dependable service. If it doesn't, we will gladly repair or replace it, at our discretion, with one of equal or greater value under our 25-year guarantee for tools and 10-year guarantee for lights. This warranty does not cover abuse, alteration, theft, loss, or unauthorized and/or unreasonable use of your Leatherman product. This warranty does not cover sheaths, accessories, imprinting, colour finishes, cleaning, or sharpening.

Two Leatherman Authorised dealers in Germany. Leatherman Search (http://www.leatherman.com/find-store/int.asp?country=GERMANY)

[no-hoper]

Thanks,
My tool was sent 9 weeks ago to the german support center
(Leatherman Garantie: National (http://leatherman.de/support/intwarranty))
Answer from them after 6 weeks:sorry,we never received your tool.
After sending the delivery receipt :sorry we received it but can't find,we will
send a new one asap.
After seven weeks:we tried to send a new one,but your adress was lost,
but we will send a new one today.

Still waiting...

swisstool is 50 gr more heavy but 50% cheaper and 50% more usefull.

[cockney steve]

repair or replace it, at our discretion,


does not cover abuse,

or unreasonable use

"Dear punter we're not going to cough up 'cos that's our T's &C's. Tough Cheddar"

Surprisingly good though these Mickey-mouse tools are, they're no substitute for the proper thing at times. Agreed, they can get you out of a hole but respect their limitations.

JAKL..Buck & Hickman were in Salford,a massive place in the 50's I don't know if they're still trading...Try google for them or the tool.

[no-hoper]

Received a TTi refurbished today.All functions very smooth and with a perfect alignment.Best TTi i have seen so fare.
On top a brand new Juice XE6 with holster,2 Leatherman Baseball caps and 4 Leatherman Lanyards.
:ok::ok::ok:

So the support was slow but i'm happy again.