I have yet to find a multi-tool that can persuade me to carry it over my weatherman WAVE. I like the design but made in China is a deal breaker for me since I have an American made weatherman already. My only complaint with my weatherman is that the blades liner lock isnt as protected as I would like which is why I like the Emerson blade. But its Chinese!!!! Im on a mission to buy American.
If they sold you a weatherman it probably is a Chinese counterfeit, I thought they couldn’t pronounce the r but now it looks like they have the same problem with the l. LOL
and with that info I will no longer be considering buying this lol. funny right after reading this comment they mention its chinese made in the video. Missed that the first time I saw this.
$184!!! No scissors, no saw\file, no pliers etc etc etc... But you get the Emerson wave, name and a scull logo. No thanks that's why I stick with leatherman.
Bought two of them. One with the serrations and one without. Very happy with them and only have two observations. My scraper looked like it not finished. The tip was crooked and any pressure would cause it to break off. It eventually did and with a little filing, it was good to go. Secondly the pry bar was not bent on both of my EDC-1. Stays in place quite well. The serrated version is my EDC.
Gen Eric Agree big time. Another thing to note, people wonder why our economy is bad... it ain't the housing market, it ain't this, or that... IT IS, because we no longer produce anything. The very basis of economy at it's most simple form is producing and selling "wigits" - we no longer do this.
The scraper tool can be used for ar type guns and so on most military multi tool comes with this feature would I recommend using it yes if not a cheaply made product
Clay Campbell The hole behind the awl is for chain stitching material. Put cord strands or dental floss, for example, thru the hole. push thru material & feed length of stitched area thru hole & material. Pull awl back out, leaving length of cord on side pulled thru. This becomes standing end. For 1st stitch, push awl 1 stitch length away from previous hole. While awl & thread are in hole, pull a loop from working end. Insert standing end thru loop. Pull awl back out of 2nd hole & pull working & standing end tight. This completes 1st chain stitch.
And what if you pull it out of your pocket but dont want to use the knife you want to use the screw driver . You then have to close the knife and the use the driver . Just would seem annoying to me
diluted rep Or you could just pull it up. Waves have to be pulled against the back corner of the pocket to open. It's actually really easy to pull a knife out without it opening.
I had one and I loved it, I have never understood why Emerson selected the leaf-shaped blade when the straight and simple blade of the A100 (or A100 mini) would have been a bit more practical on EDC tasks, anyway, mine has been stolen.. would love to buy a NOS if anybody knows where to find it!
I was sold until he mentioned the price! I don't care that it's made in china but if it is made in china it should be way cheaper! My girlfriend bought me a Leatherman Wingman that I've been carrying for months now and I love it. It's super useful, always by my side, has many more tools than this, and it only costs $40 tops! I'd be willing to buy this if it were either made in the US with nicer steel (which would justify the price), or way cheaper since it's made in china out of okay materials.
It's not about china making bad products. It's about our companies sending all our jobs there. If they want cheap labor then set the price as such. I'm with him. I'll keep my money.
The mall blade with the little hole in it is used as a sewing needle... its notmally used to fix tents or sleeping bags... even to make leather os thick clothes repairing on the field.
Looks nice... But for that much, you could buy a Leatherman Wave AND a Gerber Centerdrive. Both of which have more functionality, great pliers (which are a must for me) and both US made.
I like it, but I'm not sold on it. I would like it better if it had a Can Opener and a Shackle ( aka Bail or Clevis ) on it. It is a great looking knife though.
Great video, I understood what you were saying about the screw driver features. The first locking part provides more torque. I could tell it was on the tip of your tongue. I'm definitely a subscriber after this video. Keep it up!
Gerber is in Portland Oregon. I've seen them , pulling bear grylls gear off the assembly line . It's all American made . I live close buy . Leatherman is made in Portland also.
Robert West Apple's shit is designed in California but it's still made in China. It doesn't matter where the company is headquartered if their shit is made in China.
Great review but Emerson over sells that wave feature. You are literally buying the logo and the wave feature. If this said tacforce this tool would be 30 bucks.
I think this would be cool if the waved knife was in the center instead of on the outside like other multi-tools. I have never seen any that didn't have the tool on the outer edges.
is no one talking about the NICKS in the blade? at 0:08 looks like 3 nicks and a blade roll i would expect more from any edc i carry and all i carry is a shrade hand me down from my dad before he passed
The only use for the awl is cleaning the carbon off your bolt of you m4/m16/ ar15 rifle. I think that the awl should just be labeled a scraper. I also think that for the money there are better options. Cool though. Emerson swiss army knife
I dont know what kind of camping yall do, but a bottle opener usually isnt needed. Plus why cant you use the bottle opener as soon as you pick up the tool? (leatherman skeletool, and kershaw shuffle) I am just saying if I have had a few beers (and what else do you really need a bottle opener for) I would loose that piece of metal instantly
Great design, had me hooked until you mentioned it was made in China. Another company selling its soul and its design ideas at the cost of people here. I'd pay that price for a US made product.
+Stuart Mcconney You have to be kidding. Most owners prototype here and perfect that design with US workers. They then sell the design to be mass produced overseas at an enormous profit. What did you expect ? Thought all Americans love capitalism. LOL
Thanks for the review. As ever, it depends on what you want. If you primarily seek a knife platform with useful extras then its quite a good design. The knife is a great shape with no play. Pity it's D2 (hard certainly but an absolute bastard to sharpen). Ideally, as said knife platform, I would also like those 'hot spots' sorted out. It's certainly an innovative produce However, if you need a plier platform which also happens to have a knife and other assorted goodies then this is clearly not for you. That's why the Man makes so many flavours. As for price, yes, undeniably steep. Even if US made it would be steep but for a Chinese product it's rather insulting to the intelligence (given what must be a huge margin on the part of the manufacturer) to pay that much. Sad that they, Emerson, have to exploit an otherwise good reputation.
2:52 safety lock inside where blade turn. is it safe if acsidently hit it. what they are thinking. they say yes blade not push in anyway its loose. we need sell this quickdraw LOL are they pay your pants
Lots of Gerber steel comes from china not saying it is terrible but definitely not top of the line. Though gerber makes some knives I would like to own just not a fan of 420c steel.
*I thought Emerson would never put his name on anything but US made products.* *But you have this tool and all the different Kershaw knives made in China, they do have the Emerson name and logo on them.*
The MUT is not made in China and imported as parts. The parts for the MUT are made in the US at the Leatherman factory, as Leatherman will confirm. The Emerson opening feature on a multitool is very gimicky, and serves more so as a consistent marketing feature with the Emerson name. I've handled both the MUT and the EDC-1, and the assertion that it has better fit and finish is not an accurate one.
So I see that they have a newer version of this, its the same thing but minus the removable wrench tool and the blade is 440c compared to the original which was D2.... How the hell do they figure its worth 135 fuckin dollars for the 440c version?? Looks like you are paying 20$ for the g10 handle scales, 20$ in the actual tool material and then 100$ for the Emerson wave/name on the blade. Its too bad because I REALLY like the idea of having a DAMN good edc blade that doubles as a set of basic tools so I don't need to carry my leatherman.
Too damn expensive. Just buy a Leatherman. Live your life this way and retire early. Stop WASTING MONEY. And, I do not want the damn knife opening every time I pull it out of my pocket!
Very cool looking tool. Only two things I don't like about it, first is the bulkiness. I don't mind the weight, but when it's so bulky that I feel it in my pocket, I won't get it. The other thing I don't like about it is that commander blade. I really hate the commander blade design. I wish it was a CQC-8, 9, 10, 12 or Gentleman Jim blade.
$184!?!? Dude you can get a leatherman wave, which has a ton more tools. And also get the extra bit kit and still not pay that much!!
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You can get the leatherman wave set for $10 less
I have yet to find a multi-tool that can persuade me to carry it over my weatherman WAVE. I like the design but made in China is a deal breaker for me since I have an American made weatherman already. My only complaint with my weatherman is that the blades liner lock isnt as protected as I would like which is why I like the Emerson blade. But its Chinese!!!! Im on a mission to buy American.
If they sold you a weatherman it probably is a Chinese counterfeit, I thought they couldn’t pronounce the r but now it looks like they have the same problem with the l. LOL
That is WAY over priced. $45 maybe.
A tool ahead of its time. They should do another run!
I use the scraper to scrape all the thc resin out of my pipe. Awesome tool!
+Deutschland402 m.f. lmao lol
For 184 I could buy a leatherman wave a good Swiss Army knife, and a good blow up doll and call it a day with a little money left over
Oh come on. .....you get the emerson wave on there.
Beer money lol
lol
Don't pop your doll with your leatherman. Lmao get the point.
The removable pry bar is cool, but $180? Hilarious. Leatherman's got nothing to worry about here.
Man thats one of the most solid EDC mutitools Ive seen. I have a tanto serrated CQC-7 by Emerson, but this seems as equally as nice
My Black-Oxide Surge *SHITS* on this, $136 shipped. All you're buying from Emerson with that $180 is the logo on the blade.
This knife is soooo ready for action, that your possible assailants would drop dead of laughter!!!
$190 Chinese made Multitool with less functionality than a Leatherman Wingman? Yeah, no.
Exactly.
Didn't know this was Chinese made.
Thanks a million for the heads up.
Emerson is crap imo
and with that info I will no longer be considering buying this lol.
funny right after reading this comment they mention its chinese made in the video. Missed that the first time I saw this.
Holy f*ck! What a rip-off! :o
$184!!! No scissors, no saw\file, no pliers etc etc etc... But you get the Emerson wave, name and a scull logo. No thanks that's why I stick with leatherman.
Yeah the wave is useless on this tool
i cant afforrd leatherman just looking whats out there this is tooooo expensive
lol
Bought two of them. One with the serrations and one without. Very happy with them and only have two observations. My scraper looked like it not finished. The tip was crooked and any pressure would cause it to break off. It eventually did and with a little filing, it was good to go. Secondly the pry bar was not bent on both of my EDC-1. Stays in place quite well. The serrated version is my EDC.
made in China part isnt technically bad. Its the $185 and made in China part that makes this garbage
Have to agree there. You're paying a huge price for the name. Too bad I was really excited for this.
No, the "made in China part" IS "technically bad." The land of KNOCKOFFS.
Gen Eric Agree big time.
Another thing to note, people wonder why our economy is bad... it ain't the housing market, it ain't this, or that... IT IS, because we no longer produce anything. The very basis of economy at it's most simple form is producing and selling "wigits" - we no longer do this.
And sweatshops and or child labor for little pay.
Atimatik Army amen
I died waiting for you opening the next tool. Show all the tools in a first minute. Then chit-chat as long as you wish.
That is so cool. Very refreshing take on a multitool.
The scraper tool can be used for ar type guns and so on most military multi tool comes with this feature would I recommend using it yes if not a cheaply made product
Hi. I'm sorry that I write so late. Only right now, just won the opportunity to buy this multitool. please tell me how he do every day.
When do you expect this model to come in ? It seems I've been waiting for a long time.
+Clay Campbell It has been discontinued, what's available now is the Multitasker 2
+Blade HQ Overviews Sadly, I didn't jump on when I had the chance. Thanks.
Clay Campbell The hole behind the awl is for chain stitching material. Put cord strands or dental floss, for example, thru the hole. push thru material & feed length of stitched area thru hole & material. Pull awl back out, leaving length of cord on side pulled thru. This becomes standing end. For 1st stitch, push awl 1 stitch length away from previous hole. While awl & thread are in hole, pull a loop from working end. Insert standing end thru loop. Pull awl back out of 2nd hole & pull working & standing end tight. This completes 1st chain stitch.
Clay Campbell see note above. good review. I wrote you about the stitcher on the awl. It's for chain stitching.
And what if you pull it out of your pocket but dont want to use the knife you want to use the screw driver . You then have to close the knife and the use the driver . Just would seem annoying to me
diluted rep Or you could just pull it up. Waves have to be pulled against the back corner of the pocket to open. It's actually really easy to pull a knife out without it opening.
James Maksymiuk You don't even have to do that. Just pull it up instead of back and out.
I had one and I loved it, I have never understood why Emerson selected the leaf-shaped blade when the straight and simple blade of the A100 (or A100 mini) would have been a bit more practical on EDC tasks, anyway, mine has been stolen.. would love to buy a NOS if anybody knows where to find it!
Why was this multitool discontinued? Is it ever gonna be manufactured again?
the scrapping tool can be used for wood working of scrapping a tobacco pipe or residue build up
Seems very cool. Also seems to be discontinued. The EDC 2 doesn't seem to have as many tools.
I was sold until he mentioned the price!
I don't care that it's made in china but if it is made in china it should be way cheaper! My girlfriend bought me a Leatherman Wingman that I've been carrying for months now and I love it. It's super useful, always by my side, has many more tools than this, and it only costs $40 tops! I'd be willing to buy this if it were either made in the US with nicer steel (which would justify the price), or way cheaper since it's made in china out of okay materials.
Country origin doesn't make something good or bad, I dont like this knife, but there are many good things from companies like kizer.
not this one specific but with the awl as a scraper, I use the one on my leatherman surge as a firesteel scraper. helps throw a great spark.
Whats the largest bladed multitool? .in spain we can cary a multitool as can explain why we would need to carry it.
The cool thing is the camera you are using to record this video.
I assume the high cost is due to the D2 steel?? That is way above my price point.
I have to agree. I was down for picking up tool till I heard the price tag
given the price and the country of origin...I think I'll keep my money.
Nothing wrong with China, it's the knife that's bad, thers plenty of great stuff made in china.
@@shaggyat5power112 homeboy's probably american, no point arguing. they get the nationalist indoctrination early over there
It's not about china making bad products. It's about our companies sending all our jobs there. If they want cheap labor then set the price as such. I'm with him. I'll keep my money.
Plus, this thing isn’t nearly as versatile as a Leatherman or any Gerber tool. What’s the point?
If this costs $180 from China, what would it cost if made in the USA?
The mall blade with the little hole in it is used as a sewing needle... its notmally used to fix tents or sleeping bags... even to make leather os thick clothes repairing on the field.
it was a hole punch idk if I use it for scraping
needs pliers and scissors and id be interested. maybe a glass breaker/ hammer end
Looks nice... But for that much, you could buy a Leatherman Wave AND a Gerber Centerdrive. Both of which have more functionality, great pliers (which are a must for me) and both US made.
Good point about lack of functionality, but it looks damn good
Looks nice, but can't see it outperform a Swisschamp.
Does it come from the factory with sand in the pivot?
I just got a Leatherman Wave for 70 US, so I'm good on EDC.
Im form Bangladesh I need this one How can I get it plz let me know
I guess the Awl could also be a carbon scraper?
I like it, but I'm not sold on it. I would like it better if it had a Can Opener and a Shackle ( aka Bail or Clevis ) on it. It is a great looking knife though.
I'd never buy a multitool on which I could lose the bottle opener.
I think scrappers are common on rifle oriented multi-tools for use on parts subject to carbon buildup.
Love The Knife,Very Nice.Thank You For The Video.👍
you could use it for scraping birch bark to get fine powder tinder.
+Jim Rafferty ...and then could be used to scrape the outer layer off a fire steel, and then a striker!
I have used a swisstool for many years for farm work. I'd like to find a better multitool some day. None have come close yet.
SAKs and Leathemans still have no oponent
Great video, I understood what you were saying about the screw driver features. The first locking part provides more torque. I could tell it was on the tip of your tongue. I'm definitely a subscriber after this video. Keep it up!
Gerber is in Portland Oregon. I've seen them , pulling bear grylls gear off the assembly line . It's all American made . I live close buy . Leatherman is made in Portland also.
So why does it say Made In China?
Some of the material is bought from china,. But they are assembled in Portland. Company is in Portland
Robert West Apple's shit is designed in California but it's still made in China. It doesn't matter where the company is headquartered if their shit is made in China.
180 for somthing made in China????????WHAT... thanks for the warning.
многофункциональный нож за 180 рублей. www.gearbest.com/multitools/pp_513566.html?vip=533279
Nothing wrong with China, any real knife guy knows that there are plenty of gokd Chinese knives from companies like we or kizer
The scraper could be used for dressing skins.
over 120.00 and no pliers or scissors? thats the main reason i carry a multi-tool.
does it have a glory hole or what ?
when it will be available?
I'll stick to my leatherman MUT for that price haha wow. I almost liked the tool. Then you said the price..
scraper is probably for marking metal or scraping paint off screws or fixtures.
I'm still waiting for the Emerson x Leatherman mashup!
Could you use it to scrape carbon build up on an ar15 bolt?
So its a matte black swiss army knife that costs $160 more?
Great review but Emerson over sells that wave feature. You are literally buying the logo and the wave feature. If this said tacforce this tool would be 30 bucks.
Wow very cool knife!
Very similar to a swiss army knife. Nice copy
I think this would be cool if the waved knife was in the center instead of on the outside like other multi-tools. I have never seen any that didn't have the tool on the outer edges.
scrapper could be used for cleaning the bolt of an AR15
I need one with a can opener. Any suggestions
The awl to clear my bowl for my bong... great tool if your pipe is clogged
Hey! It's a tactical Swiss Army knife! Kinda cool, oh wait it's 184$...nah I'm good.
is no one talking about the NICKS in the blade? at 0:08 looks like 3 nicks and a blade roll i would expect more from any edc i carry and all i carry is a shrade hand me down from my dad before he passed
almost perfect got everything i need except sissors ... why ?
Realy well thought out design, id love to have one but thats waay too much money with so many other options out there
Looks like they now have a combo blade which is a negative for me, I would much prefer the original.
The only use for the awl is cleaning the carbon off your bolt of you m4/m16/ ar15 rifle. I think that the awl should just be labeled a scraper. I also think that for the money there are better options. Cool though. Emerson swiss army knife
You can scrape stuff from inside gun parts
The little scrapper is actually a leather punch there very common on swiss army knives and multi tools
I dont know what kind of camping yall do, but a bottle opener usually isnt needed. Plus why cant you use the bottle opener as soon as you pick up the tool? (leatherman skeletool, and kershaw shuffle) I am just saying if I have had a few beers (and what else do you really need a bottle opener for) I would loose that piece of metal instantly
Did anyone notice the nicks in the main blade?
Great design, had me hooked until you mentioned it was made in China. Another company selling its soul and its design ideas at the cost of people here. I'd pay that price for a US made product.
Slim Jim 420 based on your remark it is plain to see you're a troll looking for an arguement, not a constructive discussion.
+Stuart Mcconney You have to be kidding. Most owners prototype here and perfect that design with US workers. They then sell the design to be mass produced overseas at an enormous profit. What did you expect ? Thought all Americans love capitalism. LOL
Best knife reviews ever.
Thanks for the review.
As ever, it depends on what you want. If you primarily seek a knife platform with useful extras then its quite a good design. The knife is a great shape with no play. Pity it's D2 (hard certainly but an absolute bastard to sharpen). Ideally, as said knife platform, I would also like those 'hot spots' sorted out.
It's certainly an innovative produce
However, if you need a plier platform which also happens to have a knife and other assorted goodies then this is clearly not for you.
That's why the Man makes so many flavours.
As for price, yes, undeniably steep. Even if US made it would be steep but for a Chinese product it's rather insulting to the intelligence (given what must be a huge margin on the part of the manufacturer) to pay that much. Sad that they, Emerson, have to exploit an otherwise good reputation.
this review is great. will you please review the EDC-2?
Already done. Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/-ley2cqlrTc/v-deo.html
i would rather have a Gerber dime
2:52 safety lock inside where blade turn. is it safe if acsidently hit it. what they are thinking. they say yes blade not push in anyway its loose. we need sell this quickdraw LOL are they pay your pants
how order this product . more information
Why would someone buy a made in china crap for $180+
when you can get a made in US leatherman charge TTi for
Gerber is made in the us
wOrdTHANATOS not really
all of the Bear Grylls line are Made in China
really i didnt know that
It's made in Switzerland not made in Swiss
Lots of Gerber steel comes from china not saying it is terrible but definitely not top of the line. Though gerber makes some knives I would like to own just not a fan of 420c steel.
No glass breaker?
*I thought Emerson would never put his name on anything but US made products.*
*But you have this tool and all the different Kershaw knives made in China, they do have the Emerson name and logo on them.*
The MUT is not made in China and imported as parts. The parts for the MUT are made in the US at the Leatherman factory, as Leatherman will confirm. The Emerson opening feature on a multitool is very gimicky, and serves more so as a consistent marketing feature with the Emerson name. I've handled both the MUT and the EDC-1, and the assertion that it has better fit and finish is not an accurate one.
So I see that they have a newer version of this, its the same thing but minus the removable wrench tool and the blade is 440c compared to the original which was D2.... How the hell do they figure its worth 135 fuckin dollars for the 440c version?? Looks like you are paying 20$ for the g10 handle scales, 20$ in the actual tool material and then 100$ for the Emerson wave/name on the blade. Its too bad because I REALLY like the idea of having a DAMN good edc blade that doubles as a set of basic tools so I don't need to carry my leatherman.
OMG Emerson just invented the Swiss Army Knife. LOL
I love this model
Pretty cool looking.
Here i am
Remembering when they use to make good shit
I guess he didn't notice how shredded the edge was, all kinds of messed up on the recurve. I still want one lol
The scraper is for Ferro rods and wood shavings for fires.
Too damn expensive. Just buy a Leatherman.
Live your life this way and retire early. Stop WASTING MONEY.
And, I do not want the damn knife opening every time I pull it out of my pocket!
Ikr, I multitool should never have a wave, that's ridiculous
hilariously overpriced, and no can opener
alan spurlock what u talking about there's one on the pull out tool
No, that's a bottle opener: Not (in this instance) the same thing.
hopefully the multitasker 2 has a blade without a recurve to it..I lost all interest in this one as soon as I saw the blade.
Very cool looking tool. Only two things I don't like about it, first is the bulkiness. I don't mind the weight, but when it's so bulky that I feel it in my pocket, I won't get it. The other thing I don't like about it is that commander blade. I really hate the commander blade design. I wish it was a CQC-8, 9, 10, 12 or Gentleman Jim blade.
You forgot the bottle opener on it