planeflyer21 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 A decade ago I traded an old bicycle to a kid for a Victorianox Multi-Tool...needle nose pliers, wire cutters, straight and serrated blades, a couple of screw drivers, file, saw, fish scaler, hook remover, can and bottle openers.The Phillips driver was a bit stripped (as kids will do) but it was no big deal.Since then all manufacturers have made leaps and bounds with quality multi-tools! I want another good GP multi-tool, made in the USA.Which ones do you have and like? Really am looking for a general purpose model, not one geared or styleized to AR15s or gunsmithing or auto mechanics, etc. Multi-purpose multi-tool.???Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolbndfishin Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-07520-Multi-Plier-Blunt-Black/dp/B001AC1C6I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1351608012&sr=8-2&keywords=gerber+600I prefer this design of pliers to needle nose in a multitool. Much more functional. The serrated blade is nice, the knife is good in a pinch. These usually serve any purpose when i really need pliers, whereas the needle nose always lack a bit of grip strength. I havent broken my original tool, but i have two more on a shelf in case they stop making them, and i break the first one lol. I don't buy extras for many things, if that says something for my opinion of the design. If you prefer needle-nose, i still recommend this model, just with the different jaws.Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guill732 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I have an old one of those Gerber multi-tools that i got from my dad. Used it for years and it still is in good shape. I dont use it much anymore though, it doesnt have a blade lock so the knife part has almost closed on me before. I have the Gerber Demo multi that I used in the Marines as a Combat Engineer. Works really well and I have a spare of it. Might get a new regular multi someday, but the Demo has most of the stuff i would need/want anyways so there's no rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I carry an original Leatherman (also called the PST). It does absolutely everything I ever needed. I've been carrying it on my Sam Brown for 10 years. My wife has one of those super heavyduty Gerber multi tools. She hates how heavy it is. Best part about mine was, I found it laying on the ground. If I ever replace it, it'll probably be for the same one again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Thanks guys!Thus far I'm leaning towards Leatherman, as they are (last I checked) made 100% in the USA. Gerber is a mixed bag right now.Someone said if you ship the Victorianox back they will rebuild it. That may be an option.Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripledeuce Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I go a gerber, first. The second time I caught my fingers in the handle hinges, I gave it away, Most commenly carry a Leatherman "wave", but right now am carring a "Kick", Respecfully Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Powerbuilt in anodized red , comes with a razor knife and pouch.Also a Coleman had this for years it lives in the tool box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Went to a Friends of The NRA dinner and bought a few hundred dollars in tickets a few years ago.Friend next to me won a Mini14 Tactical.I won a chinese multi-tool with plastic handles that said "NRA" on the side. <laughs>Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I brought the issue of the made in china crap to the NRA and tried to take it up the chain but they didn't want to be bothered. >:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Yup...damn near everything the NRA sells for clothing or gadgets is made in China. Fuckers.I may dump them again. I'm having a real issue with their lack of support for the Declaration of Independence.Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackleberry2000 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I have Gerbers and leathermans. Gerbers a general use. Have a leatherman MUT but just ordered a OHT to try for general use. I dumped the NRA when i got renewal papers after renewing two months prior. Got tired of being bassled for money. >:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantawolf Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 SOG and nothing else... http://sogknives.com/store/tools.html Not a Gerber fan, watched the pliers shatter before with hand pressure. Used to like Leatherman, the owner is Democrat which on its own isn't bad. The supposed support for PETA is another matter. It is one of those I have not been able to confirm but also there is no denial. Innocent until proven guilty I suppose.Do prefer my SOG though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Went with Leatherman after more research, as "most made in America".SOG was hard to find information on their production but it looks like they have production in both Taiwan and China, as well as the USA.Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddnisley Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I have the Leatherman super tool 300 and i use it for everything. I did irrigation work for years with it. wiring job and a bunch of stuff i can remember. if i ever loose it or break it, i will get another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 NRA always asking for money yea,wonder how much goes for adminisrative costs and how much for 2nd amendment rights. <dontknow> >:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 NRA always asking for money yea,wonder how much goes for adminisrative costs and how much for 2nd amendment rights. <dontknow> >:(How much do lawyers cost per hour? You could give me the hourly rate for what their lawyers charge them for 20 hours of preparation on a lawsuit or brief and I could probably put 1,000 people through a shooting clinic with volunteer instructors.Now, what would have a bigger impact upon public opinion?Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ces777 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I have a Leatherman and Gerber - both made in USA- both great quality - I keep the Gerber in my BoB cause it seems to be a little more durable and lighter. The leatherman is an 18 tool so its more useful as an everyday use item. And yes - I don't trust the NRA. Seem to be just a bunch of money grabbers with promises like the rest of our politicians. I also don't trust them- I always kinda took thier organization as a collection point for gun owner ID's...what better place to look for who owns guns eh? What abotu Gun Owners of America? They are non profit and seem to be more politically oriented rather than sellign you T-Shirts and crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 First time I have heard of Gun owners of America. <dontknow> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 First time I have heard of Gun owners of America. <dontknow> :hunter: WHAT?!!?What about Second Amendment Foundation? Jews for Preservation of Firearms Ownership (JPFO)? Or the new National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR)?I believe ALL of those are ZERO TOLERANCE for any BS legislation against the 2nd Amendment.Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) are the ones that filed the lawsuit that became Heller vs. D.C. The NRA was AGAINST challenging the D.C. law...until it looked promising. At that point SAF and Heller said "Thanks but no thanks!"If you read all the NRA stuff, it sounds as if they are the ones pushing all the battles but that is rarely the case.Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Can't beat a Leatherman, bought one for my dad's birthday and it has an unconditional lifetime replacement warranty. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Thanks for the 411 brother Jon.I need to get out more. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas30cal Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 If they would stop wasting the money that people give them on sending out all that junk mail they would have plenty. I too got sick of getting renewal notices all year round, makes me think that they believe I am dumb enough to renew more than need be. I have 2 of the old bucktools, had one break at the hinge back when they were new but they replaced it and have had no more problems, not even sure if they make one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripledeuce Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 The major problem, as I see it is Wayne LaPierr. He has been in charge WAY to long!!! Respecfully Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ces777 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 yeah no offence to any die hard NRA fans- but I just see them as another political force praying on the hopes of people for $ - a bunch of fakes saying a whole bunch of something and doing a whole bunch of nothing...or maybe just enough to give you that tingle for next years renewal subscription... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Gerber Multi tool had it forever.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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