Multitools

[wavey1us]

What is a good multitool to carry while hunting? Seen plenty of discussions about the Leatherman, Gerber, SOG, etc. Looking to purchase.

 

[mrbillbrown]

I carried a full size Gerber and Leatherman Super Tool on my first couple of trips. Realized they were big, bulky, heavy, and I never used all their features. Switched to a cheap, light Cabelas brand micro multi tool and it’s handled everything I needed elk hunting for the last 2 yrs. Finally decided I’d try a Gerber Dime due to size, weight, price, and options for this up coming season. Seems to fit the bill for small random multi tool needs so far. The other small tool I looked at was the Leatherman Squirt. It was also a great option just 2-3x more expensive than the Gerber Dime.


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[11boo]

I just got a leather man skeletool. It has all I need and is light.

 

[S-3 ranch]

I use gerber tool , good except the wire cutter has a weak insert that can break, the pliers and knives are awesome

buying Swiss army or leather man next time if there’s a next time

 

[LeoX]

Leatherman skeletool and it's always in my pocket.

 

[Venom One]

The Wingman is my favorite utility multitool. The spring-action pliers are AWESOME. Why they make pliers without that it is dumb IMO. The Wingman has all the essentials, nothing more. The scissors get used way more than you'd think.

The Skeletool is a little lighter and slightly narrower than the Wingman so it's easier to carry, but the pliers aren't spring-loaded and are sticky. I could do without the carabiner too. If they shrunk the Skeletool about 3/4", dumped the carabiner, and made the pliers spring-loaded, they'd have a serious winner IMO.

 

[hunterjmj]

I keep a Ferber multi tool in each of our pickups but don't carry on me.

 

[Mosby]

Someone recently broke into my truck and took my old Victorinox multi tool. It was well made, large and heavy and I left it in the truck for that reason. I didn't use it often but it was nice to have when I needed it.

I just bought a Leatherman Sidekick to replace it. It is a medium sized multi tool that is small enough that I can carry it hunting. It weighs 7 oz. One unique feature and the primary reason I bought that specific tool was for the spring loaded pliers. I have two bird dogs and carry a multi tool for removing porky quills, burrs etc. and the spring loaded pliers are much easier to use and make the tool more practical IMO.

For elk hunting, where weight is an issue, I carry a micro multi tool on my pack. I have an old Leatherman that is minimal and folds up into a small tool and I have a Gerber Dime. The Dime weighs 2.2 oz. I seldom have to use either but I carry them just in case.

 

[CjMelendrez]

sorry to revive an old thread, but it's easier than making a new one...

I have been eyeing the Leatherman Skeletool, but before I spend the cash, is there anything else out there that you guys are in love with that does the job better?

 

[White Falcon]

Any Leatherman is a good choice for me . There are several other good choices.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

I prefer my old Gerber over my Leathermans. These are all 30+ years old so I have no clue about the newer models.

 

[schwaf]

Haven't taken it in the woods yet, but been loving this tool lately.

Amazon.com

Aside from that, I carry a Leatherman rebar on my pack waist belt. Little heavy at 6.7 oz, but I like the tool set and it covers just about everything I might need for a task or emergency. Dedicated plain edge and serrated knife, saw, file, and fixed drivers, no extra frills. Just a shrunken down Supertool 300.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I have. Few leather man wingmen, I’ve found them useful enough that the weight dosent matter. I think I have 3 of them now.

 

[MallardSX2]

Been carrying a leatherman titanium charge for a loooong time.

 

[Swamppirate]

Leatherman micra

 

[Watrdawg]

I usually bring a Leatherman Signal along. Covers all I may need and even has a fire starting tool with it. May be a bit heavy but not enough to be a bother.

 

[kpk]

I've got a pile of Leathermans and a Victorinox Swisstool. The Swisstool is great, but mine doesn't have one handed blade opening which is a pain for how often I use it at work.

I always come back to the skeletool.

 

[stv117]

I've been carrying a leatherman wave with a pocket clip for the past year. Love it. Decent size knife, and I always need pliers for something.

 

[TX338]

Leatherman Wave or Skeletool, depending on how important weight is.

 

[Axlrod]

Gave up the multi tools years ago. Now a knife and a Knipex mini cobra is all I cary everyday of the year.