Of all the multitools I own, the Leatherman Core is the tool I have turned to for just about everything since I picked up my first one a few years ago. Although too big for me to carry daily, the Core has played a major part in just about every home project I’ve undertaken in recent years….
Since fellow multitool.org member appletree_man first posted pictures of his “modded” Leatherman Juice XE6, I was intrigued. When he announced it was for sale recently – I couldn’t resist….
(but I really wish HM Customs did …..)
In the UK today, people are being demonised for carrying or owning knives. The press regale us every day with stories of gangs and knife crime and murder. More and more police forces are launching poster campai…
The second of Leatherman’s Supertool series of big, “professional use” multitools was released in the year 2000 as a direct replacement for the original Supertool. In addition to beefier pliers, the Supertool 200 introduced a more sophisticated tool locking mechanism, and rounded handles for additional comfort….
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I have not awaited the arrival of any multitool with as much anticipation as the Leatherman Supertool 300. It is a very basic, no frills multitool, and within a few weeks of it’s launch, already some have expressed concern about cosmetic blemishes, blades being to tight to open etc….
The postman has obviously remembered where I live and today brought me my Leatherman Supertool 300. I’ve been looking forward to the arrival of this tool more than any other recent release by any company, I anticipate that this tool will usurp my current “go-to” tool for big jobs, the Leatherman Core.
Sometimes, I come across a tool that may not be great in terms of practicality, but it’s refreshing bravery in trying new ideas make it desirable (e.g. SOG Paratool). Unfortunately, the Gerber Radius falls into the “what on earth were they thinking” category.
The SOG Paratool is a unique multitool. Although very reminiscent of the Leatherman PST when viewed from one side in the closed position, it’s opening mechanism is unlike any tool that I can think of….
The Kershaw A100 is one of the most fascinating tools in my collection and makes a refreshing change from the ‘PST-like’ format that many manufacturers have copied…