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I'm in the market for a new multi tool thingymabob. I don't want one of those cheap and nasty items, but I don't want to spend a fortune. Any ideas?
leatherman is quite good, as is magalite.
just goto a camping shop and have a look around.
Leatherman cost a bit much. Didn't know maglite made multi tools tho?
or there are Gerbers....
Look here (http://www.shop4tools.co.uk/acatalog/Gerber_Multitools.html)
Try here.
http://www.leathermans.co.uk/
hmmm...
... multi tool - that's just a hammer isn't it?! :wink:
hmmm...
... multi tool - that's just a hammer isn't it?! :wink:
no a hammer is simply a varible pressure applicator
http://www.adventureshop.co.uk/multi_tools.htm
http://www.shop4tools.co.uk/acatalog/00645_gerber_400-bp.jpg
Compact Gerber 400 multi-tool
3/4 size handles and plier jaws - but with full size components of the 600 series
Needle nose pliers
13 features - click image for details
Complete with ballistic sheath
Weight 168g
Size closed 112mm
Delivered price for one unit is £34.99 INC VAT
I like this one...
I like this one, but it's £85 :shock:
http://www.leathermans.co.uk/leathermanimages/leathermanjuicexe6big.jpg
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gerber-Multi-tool-with-Knife-Saw-Torch-Fiskar-More_W0QQitemZ8810725080QQcategoryZ16042QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem
I like this one, but it's £85 :shock:
http://www.leathermans.co.uk/leathermanimages/leathermanjuicexe6big.jpg
and its pink. :laughat:
I like this one, but it's £85 :shock:
http://www.leathermans.co.uk/leathermanimages/leathermanjuicexe6big.jpg
and its pink. :laughat:
Purple :P
northwind
18-05-06, 08:09 PM
I reckon most Gerbers are better designed than the standard Leatherman...Using the pliars on mine is a crash course in palm laceration.
I swear by the Leatherman Wave. Got one meself and its absolutely brilliant. Leaves the old Swiss army behind in its wake
Anonymous
18-05-06, 08:19 PM
I swear by the Leatherman Wave.
Why? Is it 'bollox'?
I've got one of the orignal Gerbers, And yes, when using the pliers some times they nip Your palm real good. :cry: ....
The new one's don't BTW
http://www.shop4tools.co.uk
What a great site, I'll push that one through accounting for approval tomorrow. Lots of good stuff.
They even have the purple leatherman cheaper.
Amanda M
19-05-06, 08:03 AM
I've got a mini leatherman tool and it's not PINK like that one :wink: I've got a mini Gerber tool too. I like them both 8)
This is the only multi tool that you will ever need. Fixes anything
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/products/hi/MM040216131.jpg
I hate multitools. They are about as useful as a chocolate fireguard!
Amanda M
19-05-06, 08:08 AM
Mine's really useful. I use it work quite a lot to take things apart :?
diamond
19-05-06, 08:17 AM
I've got a leatherman and a victorinox multi tool, both are great.
If you can try and find some where in the states that sells and ships leathermans cos that'll work out at about 50% cheaper than buying over here.
The best bit about leathermans is the gaurentee, even if you snap the flat headed screwdriver bit off trying to lever up a very heavy drain cover :oops: you can send it back and they will replace the part FOC
I swear by the Leatherman Wave.
Why? Is it 'bollox'?
No Rich, it is "The Bollox" ;)
Ward8124
19-05-06, 08:45 AM
I used a gerber for 5 years in the army and never had a problem with it so id highly recommend them.
Ward8124
19-05-06, 08:46 AM
This is the only multi tool that you will ever need. Fixes anything
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/products/hi/MM040216131.jpg
I hate multitools. They are about as useful as a chocolate fireguard!
so you must be a techie like me then HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Filipe M.
19-05-06, 11:05 AM
Victorinox also have one, but last time I checked it was even dearer than the Leathermans... :?
Mr Toad
19-05-06, 11:40 AM
I've seen the contents of Viney's toolbox
That hammer . . . and a condom
'cos if you can't hit it, then **** it :smt021
:-dd
diamond
19-05-06, 12:43 PM
Victorinox also have one, but last time I checked it was even dearer than the Leathermans... :?
I have one of those as well as my leatherman, they are very good. The knife blades or screwdrivers can be accesssed without unfolding the whole thing and can all be locked in the open position in a much better/safer way than with the leatherman and it has Nice smooth handles when you open them up for the pliers.
But your right it was about £85 and for that you can get a leatherman wave. If your really minted you can get the leatherman Titanium at about £120, they are the dogs danglies and come with lots of extra bits.
When I had my old CB125RS I really did have a hammer in my bag that I took everywhere. As the carb tended to stick and flood, a good whack always sorted it out.
northwind
19-05-06, 06:19 PM
I used a gerber for 5 years in the army and never had a problem with it so id highly recommend them.
Surely a gun would be more the tool of choice?
I used a gerber for 5 years in the army and never had a problem with it so id highly recommend them.
Surely a gun would be more the tool of choice?
More use in a brothel, than on the battlefield. Soldiers use rifles, guns as they say. Are for fun.
northwind
19-05-06, 07:09 PM
Ah yeah, heard that one before, thought it was pretty stupid then too ;)
Ah yeah, heard that one before, thought it was pretty stupid then too ;)
:smt110
I had a Kershaw multitool that I bought off of Snap-on it was fantastic till somebody broke into my car and stole it! the knife was mega sharp!!!! :D
See here http://www.spaceportuk.com/kershaw.htm
Ward8124
20-05-06, 03:42 PM
I used a gerber for 5 years in the army and never had a problem with it so id highly recommend them.
Surely a gun would be more the tool of choice?
Nah i like to see the whites of their eyes before i kill the enemy.
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