Do you have one ? If so, what kind and how badly do you treat it ?

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[–] 7 points 1 month ago (3 children)

My Leatherman Skeletool has been in my pocket for almost 20 years now. I had to have it replaced once because I broke one of the jaws, but it was under warranty so it only cost a few bucks in shipping.

It's a great little pocket knife that has a few extra features without being super bulky, i really like it.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 child)

    Can confirm. I've had one in my pocket for about 10 years now and it is great. It's got what I need on a daily basis without all the extra fluff and feel of other multi-tools. I never had an issue with anything breaking on it. It's been very reliable for me.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    I've been carrying a Nextool S0 in my wallet for months now, mostly just for the scissors which are really good. I'll probably end up getting a Victorinox Rambler at some point too to keep as a keychain multitool.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    I've got a Gerber Dime on my keychain. I don't really abuse it, but I use it all the time! The tweezers really come in handy.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    I've got a Surge in my glove box and a Leatherman Charge+ at home. I take the Charge with me if I'm going someplace I think I might want it, but otherwise I rely on a Victorinox Compact because it is much easier to carry in my front pocket than a big heavy hunk of steel in the nylon belt pouch (I work an office job).

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    Wave+ carried in horizontally in a Daggerfish sheath.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    I use the Rebar. The plyers on it aren't spring loaded like many of the other variants.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

    I worked at Leatherman for a while, and ended up with this (and a lot of other multi-tools haha):

    It's a Free P4 that's been fairly customized. I replaced some implements like changing the saw out for a file, and adding a bit holder. I also was able to get the scales in a black coating and the main knife blade in a brass coating. What's really fun is one of the scales is a "Leatherman Garage" scale from when they released the Mr. Crunch limited edition tool.

    I wouldn't say I treat it badly, but I also dont baby it. I use it pretty regularly, mainly the knife, plyers, scissors, and pry-bar/flathead/package-opener bits. I also keep a squirt in my other pocket, because sometimes you just need 2 plyers

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    I have a leatherman wave+ and since it has a lifetime warranty, I think I'm on my fourth one now

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago

    Just a Leatherman Squirt PS4, and it's still in basically new condition, since it's just a little pocket item and not exactly a hard-use tool. Also I stopped carrying it daily a few years ago.

    I'm still surprised that they discontinued it, it's pretty much the perfect keychain-sized multitool.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

    Maybe not what's considered a traditional multi-tool, but I've found this to be easier to carry than my Leatherman and it meets my daily-driver requirements. It gives me just enough tools (sorry blade, but you work as a pry bar too). Plus it's only $20, and I swap out the bits for what I need. Weighs a lot less than any of my Leathermen.

    https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-25541-Drive-Multi-Tool/dp/B07NWD6J9W

    Edit: it has quality issues - blade doesn't hold an edge well and the screws holding it together work loose. So the screws get loctite and I sharpen it once a month with a tabletop electric sharpener. At the price I don't care about the blade.

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