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Summer 2003 - Multi-Tasking |
| Pocket
tools have come a long way since your first jackknife |
Multi-tools
have advanced since Tim Leatherman engineered his first multi
in the 1970s. With so many choices out there, selecting the
best one for your needs can be an agonizing but fun task. Aside
from selecting specific components, there are some general pointers
to consider. Look for a balance of compact size with full-function
performance. The tool should have a secure, comfortable grip
and you should be able to access components quickly. Avoid clumping—that
is, if you bring out one tool, the surrounding ones shouldn’t
come out with it—and inspect for evidence of looseness.
Above all, go for good value. If you intend to use this tool,
the extra price for top quality is worth it. |
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1. The Super Tool 200 is the largest, strongest tool
in the Leatherman line, features true needlenose pliers and
a serrated knife blade rounded at the tip for safety. $95
2. Locking pliers make the
Leatherman Crunch unlike any other multi-tool. Clamps objects
up to a 1" diameter. Remove the adjusting screw and you’ll
find a 1/4" hex-bit adapter. $112
3. The hefty, rugged construction
of the Victorinox can withstand use under rigorous conditions
and features non-clumping, locking tools. $95
4. The Wave, considered
the top of the Leatherman bunch, features easy access to four
locking blades without unfolding the tool. The interior has
seven non-locking tools, including a standard 1/4" hex-bit
driver. $110
5. The Gerber Multi-Plier
800’s 3M rubber inserts provide for a secure grip. A saw
coupler allows the use of any standard 2 3/4" jigsaw blade.
Simply insert a jigsaw blade—no tools are required. $100
6. Sheffield’s 18-in-1
all-purpose tool has most of the same features of its peers,
and is robust and well made. The finish is nicely done with
wooden inlay on the handles. $30
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