Multitool Reviews

(Got this fpr $114.99... should NEVER be more)**How truly useful this little gem is can only be limited by your own ingenuity. This baby finds itself useful every day without fail, at home, in the yard, in the feild, everywhere. I would NOT buy from anyplace other than a Leatherman.com merchant though as the first we got from a merchant here had a mottled finish but was replaced with a perfect one. Blade is terrific, legal carry length (though you should review applicable laws), and like another reviewer mentioned, terrific black oxide coating. A bonus for me I had not expected is the micro screwdrivers which fit my cell phone Perfectly. Replaced battery and screen myself, and always can as needed instead of taking it in for unecessary more expensive repair. Heres what you get, credit from the Leatherman.com website:The Leatherman Charge ALX swaps out the Charge AL scissors for an aggressive cutting hook on the back of the serrated blade. Rip through tough materials like seatbelts, linoleum and leather with no problem. Get your hands around the Charge ALX's unbeatable ergonomic grip, outside-accessible blades and premium materials like 154CM and 6061-T6, anodized aluminum.Tools:154CM Stainless Steel Clip Point Knife420HC Sheepsfoot Serrated Knife with Cutting HookNeedlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-wire CuttersWire StripperWire CrimperTwo Large Bit DriversSmall Bit DriverWood/Metal FileDiamond-coated FileSawBottle OpenerCan Opener8 in | 19 cm RulerINCLUDED BITS: Phillips…

I have given this as a gift twice, and both times it was tremendously apprciated. All of the individual components of this set are absolute TOP QUALITY. I can't emphasize that point enough - I have seen other 'sets' of various items that skimp on component quality. It is also very compact for easy storage under a seat or in the trunk. It is amazing how much utility is engineered into such a small space. I was VERY IMPRESSED with this set. I will make the suggestion that this is a great gift for commuting working women (wives, sisters, mothers best friends...) Also would make a great gift for a teenager buying their first car. It says "I respect your independence, and want you have the tools to deal with contingencies on the road... I care about your safety." I mention this because it came up as a gift recommendation for 'men that have everything' and this it is appropriate for a much wider profile of people. Frankly, I might consider this as an off-beat baby shower gift, even, if the soon-to-be-mom spends a lot of time on the road.It is expensive, but for the quality and compactness, it is worth it! Chip in together, if the price tag is prohibitive - you will not regret it and the recipient will really appreciate the thought.

This was a gift. I have use the leatherman product my whole adult life. It's a family tradition. It's as needed as a cell phone.

I bought two of these a few years back, one set for me and the other for my son who was in Iraq with the US military. I broke my set at the jaws doing emergency work during the Oklahoma tornado event May 24th of 2011. I sent them back to Leatherman and they promptly repaired them and sent them back. Great tool, fabulous customer service by Leatherman. My sons pair sank to the bottom of the euphrates during a gun battle along with his bulletproof vest and other tactical gear. I ocasionally let him look at my pair but hes not allowed to touch them because I dont want them ginxed..... ;)

I purchase this because I wanted a multi tool to carry when driving atvs in the desert. This tool has the bonus of being particularly useful for use with my ar-15. The tool does everything you expect from a leatherman and also clean an m4 bolt free stuck actions scrape carbon punch drift pins etc. If you shoot this is a great multi tool.

Victorinox has produced the finest multi-tool I have ever seen, and I've compared virtually all of them. No Leatherman product can match the Spirit's design, nor can Gerber or SOG, much less any of the cheap imported knock-off products. The quality and precision of the SwissTool is second to none, and even the newest incarnation of external access Leatherman's can't compete with the Spirit's ease of use.The ratchet is also a very nifty device, albeit not something that is useful enough to justify carrying on a regular basis. Another nice feature of the Spirit is the fact that it doesn't include a knife--which means you don't have to remove it from your belt every time you enter a school, library, etc. While on the face of it, the lack of a knife may seem to be a draw back--in reality, everyone who I've ever known to carry a multi-tool also carries a separate pocket knife anyway, and the knives included in most multi-tools (even the best designed ones) can rarely compete with a quality folding knife.All in all, an excellent product, well worth its price.

This meter allows you very quickly check for voltage presence without even turning the device on. The audible alert is extremely useful.I've never had to change the batteries in this meter. It is definitely very efficient. The leads it comes with are sturdy and tangle-resistant, and they wrap easily around the slim body of the meter.The meter itself is very easy to hold due to its slimmer than average form. The ammeter clamp is strong enough to clasp your belt loop if you need to use both hands momentarily and have no place to set the meter down.

Nice set of tools, accurately made. Small and delicate, easily lost/broken parts.But they WORK! A bit pricy, but it's a one of a kind knife. Nice to have all these tools all in one place, in your pocket, when you need them.My thanks to AMAZON for an immediate correction of a misshipped first order item. We're talking OVERNIGHT correction here! Way to go AMAZON!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Knife worth the extra money, November 3, 2006 By Sean Cady - See all my reviews(REAL NAME)  The K502x is a great knife. It is that simple but I'll give you some pros and consPros:Fits really well in your hand when it is closed and open.Rubber grip prevents you from slipping when applying alot of force even with sweaty handsSince the knife has a 154 CM blade it can be sharpened to dangerous proportions. I've gotten it sharp enough to shave with using a water only fine grind stone.The screw driver provides excellent torque and bits stay snug while in use.The thumb nub provides perfect leverage for opening using only your thumb. (however it is only right handed)Cons:The back of the blade is a sharp as an ice skate. So watch out when using the thumb stud to open the blade if you finger slides along the 90 degree edge it probably won't cut you but it will leave a mark.The bits stored in the handle move a but but don't fall out. But I imagine as the knife gets old they could possibly fall out.The rubber is not as durable as I would like but it has lasted so far with only loosing a little piece of the corner after someone used my knife as a hammer.The 154 CM metal is not rust proof. The blade should be oiled regularly and kept dry if possible.The belt clip is designed for thicker belts. With my braided cloth belt the knife has come loose while running.Again overall this is an amazing knife. I'd buy another…

I needed to send my wave (the old version) in for service when the bottle opener broke, so I got a surge in the mean time. The Surge is quite a bit bigger than the wave and it really won't ride in your pocket, so you have to use the holster which, frankly, is not very good. The finish on the holster started to peel within the first few days which hasn't happened to any of the other three leatherman holsters (one of which is 10 years old) and the design means that you will probably need to use both hands to put it away, which is also not good. The sides of the holster are mad out of a nylon and elastic material which does not look like it will last long (mine eis a month old, and is already showing wear. You can stick a flashlight in one of the "side pockets" which are really just potential spaces between two layers of the elastic material the holster sides are made of. One good design element is that the bottol of the holster is designed on one side to keep something from working down the elastic pocket and falling out (like the Fenix single AAA light I keep in mine) while the other side is scalloped to accept something longer like a pencil. The tool itself is a pretty burly piece and seems like it will stand a lot of use. I find myself appreciating that the scissors are accessible without opening the tool, but am pretty sure the pathetic plastic thumb rest will fall off pretty soon. Both knife blades are useful, but are not particularly sharp from the factory. The…

This is the best product currently avaiable. This three piece set (drill, screw driver, and impact driver) has the required tools, batteries and charger and a bag. Tools are light and powerful. They feel good with excellent balance. At 199 (including another free battery) at Lowes this is a great bargain if you can find them. Highly recommended.

If you want quality, this is the real thing. I tried a few others, but I will never waste my money anymore on cheap copies.

This multi-tool has everything in it that I was looking for.For starters there are three easy ways to carry it: it comes in a heavy duty pouch for easy attach to a belt or jacket, it has a pocket clip and a carabiner. Though the tool is slightly on the heavy side, I have never had a problem carrying it clipped to the inside of my pocket.As for the tools, it comes with three screw bits that are all securely held in place, but quite easy to remove. (if you use drivers a lot, I highly recommend the Leatherman bit kit as it comes with 22 more driver bits) I wasn't expecting much from the blade as I was buying a multi-tool and not a knife, but am quite impressed with the quality and sharpness of the blade. The C4 punch and carbon scraper are going to be essential for some people, and not needed for others; both are high quality and easy to use one handed.There are numerous safety features built into the tool, besides the traditional lock on the saw and blade, there is clip to hold the multi-tool shut so it won't open in our pocket or where ever, and when closed when a small driver bit is installed, the paracord/seatbelt cutter is covered to prevent accidental cutting.Moving on to the pliers, the needle nose tip isn't as pointing as it could be, but it's pointy enough and I haven't had to worry about damaging them for being too thin. There are two wirecutters (one with replaceable blades) and two crimps (one for blasting caps and one for wires). These all work great and are easy to…

-Backstory-One of the criterion for a great multitool is versatility, and for the longest time I thought that meant more blades, attachments, and enhancements. While that's partially true, that also means a bigger, heavier footprint. When I finally upgraded to the heavyweight behemoth that is the Leatherman 830160 Surge Pocket Multitool with Leather Sheath and found myself leaving it at home more and more often because of its weight, I realized something was wrong.The reality is most blades/tool-blades seldom see the light of day outside of camping, and the added weight and size only serve to discourage daily carry. Barring camping or novelty, when was the last time you used your pocket-knife's can-opener? Wood saw? Awl? Corkscrew?? Is there anything you absolutely need scissors for that can't be accomplished with a blade or wire cutter? Do you unconditionally NEED eyeglass-sized screwdrivers on you 24-7? Most daily applications can be accomplished with a simple blade, a couple drivers, a good set of pliers, and a bottle opener ;). And that's exactly what the Skeletool standard and CX multitools offer.-Carryability-What makes the Skeletool great isn't the *number* of tools, it's the *versatility* of its few, well thought out tools, allowing for a 5 ounces overall weight, slim form-factor, and not one but two carry clips. The standard side-clip is removable (thought cannot be installed in any other positions on the tool) while the carabiner turns out to be far more useful than…

This tool is excellent, but the USPS delivery,i wasn't too happy about it. The mail man rang my apt. number. I opened the buildning door for him and he didnt come in, instead he left a piece of note in my mail box and tells me to go to the post office and pick it up myself. How wonderful.