What I've learned about Multitools, Top 10 (25 YEARS of Carrying a Multitool, 100+ reviewed! )

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  • @mcflyguy161
    @mcflyguy161 20 годин тому +43

    Still think Leatherman did the EDC world a disservice by discontinuing the Squirt platform. Its the best pocket-sized plier-based multitool to carry with a utility knife secondary. Iguess its like cars, the bigger the better, but even the Skeletool doesnt offer as much utility, and the Free platform is just too damn big...If Victorinox made a Squirt sized Swiss Tool I'd be their first customer.

    • @T-Mo_
      @T-Mo_ 18 годин тому +4

      Been carrying the squirt p4 on my keychain for 10+ years. Still my favorite tool. Alot of people say the pliers are too small to be useful but it's not true for all tasks. Also they have an advantage over Saks for cutting wire. Will say the little Nextool looks great too. Quite a bit bigger though.

    • @sda4jesus1
      @sda4jesus1 18 годин тому +1

      "I'd be their first customer." Only if you saw it before I did! ;-)

    • @edwardfletcher7790
      @edwardfletcher7790 16 годин тому +3

      @@mcflyguy161
      They shot themselves in the foot, by choosing rivets rather than screws they created a costly warranty nightmare 🫤

    • @mattyvlietstra5017
      @mattyvlietstra5017 16 годин тому

      ​@@T-Mo_I have both the squirt and nextool mini sailor. Both are fantastic but the nextool scissors are awesome

    • @argonzificationd.1531
      @argonzificationd.1531 13 годин тому +1

      Honestly, I think the Gerber Dime has always had a better toolset than the Squirt, so I don't mourn the loss. However, in terms of Leatherman doing the EDC world a disservice, discontinuing the Style PS is unforgivable. Even the new nextool can't hold a candle to it.

  • @gislisnbjornsson690
    @gislisnbjornsson690 12 годин тому +3

    Probably the best multitool video ever

  • @Dracomies
    @Dracomies 19 годин тому +9

    Rambler is my most used multitool as well! It's the GOAT of all keychain multitools!

    • @atomicsmith
      @atomicsmith 18 годин тому

      I reach for mine twice as often as any other multi tool. It is amazing. I don’t use the knife very much, so I wish there was a tool I could swap for that… but I don’t want to lose any of the other tools!

  • @sda4jesus1
    @sda4jesus1 21 годину тому +9

    Noticed that the vid began and ended with Victorinox. That's a nice full circle for such a storied MT company.
    Great work, Dom. The insights you share certainly speak to your 25 years of experience.

  • @Vexstriker13
    @Vexstriker13 9 годин тому +3

    Bought myself The Leatherman Arc as my first multitool and for the long term,
    well is expensive but all 20 tools is useful to me and I use all of it,
    the best multitool is the one that you actually will carry every single day and use all the tool in it.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      You are absolutely right, use it or lose it!

  • @bani_niba
    @bani_niba 20 годин тому +5

    It's nice to see Victorinox to get so much attention. YT reviewers don't emphasize enough the superior quality of this brand, when compared to their competitors. I have a Rambler as part of my EDC for years. The toothpick is the most used tool - haha!

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  19 годин тому

      Yeah, the toothpicks are surprisingly useful!

  • @waholoopesorry74
    @waholoopesorry74 21 годину тому +2

    Still carry the Wave after many years. I don't know what I would do without it, I use it all the time and it has gotten me out of a tough situation many times. I have Supert Tool 300s in all my vehicles and first aid kits. Multi-tools are amazing!

  • @Exane22
    @Exane22 22 години тому +3

    Grabbed the MX Clip when it went on sale earlier, and I have not been disappointed. The quality on this guy feels so superior to almost any other tool I've handled. It's kinda hard to explain, but it just really stands out.

  • @ParkerBinion
    @ParkerBinion 17 годин тому +3

    Great video Dom!
    My journey began with a Climber in HS. It was a gift from a family friend. Later, working in an office setting, I carried a Manager on my keys for years. Today, in my urban environment, I don't need quick pocket access to a saw. My tool priorities are blade, scissor, pry, file, screwdriver and pliers in that order. This leads me to one of several load outs:
    1. Knife-based, centered around the Vosteed Raccoon Top Liner Lock or something similar.
    2. SAK-based, centered around a custom Cyber Companion or Free T4.
    3. Pliers-based (Free P2, Skeletool and now Spirit MX Clip).
    I have to say, I've only had the Spirit MX Clip a few days but it is divine. I can see why it's so high on your list!

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  3 години тому +1

      Now all we need are stick on handle texture like they have for the arc

  • @larryvincent1083
    @larryvincent1083 20 годин тому +3

    You’ve taught me a lot about knives and multitools. Thank you! Good video recapping your experience and tools you’ve introduced through the years! I bought one Leatherman multitool (Wave+) and likely will never buy another. I love the SOG PowerPint and Vic Mini Champ, both of which I carry and use daily. I’ve added BiBury, Shall, and the Gerber Dual Force; the Dual Force is the best full size multitool I’ve ever used. For me, it has the tool set I use most. I jumped in on the discount for the Roxon Flex Companion; so far, I like it. One last comment: I love the Rocktol Multitool Pocket Knife (also carried daily, if not used daily). Please keep up your work!

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  18 годин тому

      Glad to hear about the dual force, not a lot of long term testing out there.

    • @larryvincent1083
      @larryvincent1083 18 годин тому

      I’ve had it about a year; picked it up from Gerber on a sale for about $45. We live on 3 acres with 3 families; between construction and maintenance, it’s become indispensable. We also RV a lot (I was retired but went back to work this year); it is super helpful around the RV. I did tweak the plier heads a little doing something they’re not made to do, but they still work fine. The screwdriver, saw, and chisel have all been well used and have held up well. I haven’t used the knife much since I always have a knife or two on me that I prefer.

  • @Vevvev8
    @Vevvev8 19 годин тому +3

    My first, and still only, multitool is the Swiss Champ. Honestly, the part you said where once you go above a certain size you want to go pliar based multitools is pretty accurate. The small pliars aren't big enough for anything major, and so far I only found them useful for getting sand burs out of my shoes on the beach.
    One thing I will say about the Champ though is it taught me that first lesson about "how do you plan to carry it?". I tried for about a month to figure out the best ways to carry it, and make the key ring usable, and it led me to getting a pocket clip for the tool. Tried a keychain flashlight, which was useful but was scratching up the knife, and wish I got the clip sooner than I did.
    I'm still using the tool though, and I feel like its a great "training" or demo platform. Basically "Here's just about every single good tool in a package small enough to still be pocket carryable. See what you like."

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  18 годин тому

      right on! did I read it right that you are using a swisschamp on your keys? or did you mean minichamp?

    • @Vevvev8
      @Vevvev8 3 години тому

      @@maxlvledc Swiss Champ, not the mini, and I tried lol. It was a horrible idea because it was waaaaaaay too heavy. So I tried to make the key ring useful instead of taking it off entirely. The pro Olight keychain flashlight was pretty nice on it for a bit till I realized it was taking the chromium layer off the knife and scratching up the scales. So I moved the flashlight to my actual keychain, and then got Swiss Karryclip for it. The clip is a life saver because it makes the champ no longer slosh around in your pocket while running. XD
      Speaking of the mini champ though... I wish there was a keychain SAK that was like a companion to the larger Champ. Only one I can think of that can fill that role is the Wenger model with the fingernail clippers and serrated scissors, but I have so many fingernail clippers right now I haven't pulled the trigger on it yet.

  • @martinharkin4211
    @martinharkin4211 22 години тому +3

    I keep reaching for my Leatherman supertool 300(M) I think it’s very underrated and doesn’t get mentioned enough.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  22 години тому

      In retrospect, I should have added it to HD section...

    • @Steel_addiction71
      @Steel_addiction71 5 годин тому

      It’s a great tool. Just limited with the inside opening tools.

  • @garyk4017
    @garyk4017 20 годин тому +1

    Thanks for your video. I've bought quite a few multitools over the past couple of years, based on your recommendations and those of others on UA-cam (like HVAC Budget). For example, I've bought the Nextool Mini Flagship Gen 1 (no broken springs yet!), Nextool Mini Sailor Scissors, Victorinox Rambler (the one I always carry in my pocket), Bibury Multitool Pliers Pro, Roxon Flex Companion, and the Oknife Otacle P1 (Nextool Mini Sailor clone). I've had to exchange a few of these for a replacement due to QC issues that I couldn't fix myself. From what I gather, Victorinox tends to have pretty high QC compared to most of the other brands. I've found Nextool, Bibury, Roxon and Oknife customer service to be very responsive when issues or questions arise.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  18 годин тому +1

      Victorinox is the BEST quality in the multitool world..its not even close.

  • @dotintegral
    @dotintegral 8 годин тому

    I was buying multitools like crazy and never thought how I want to carry them. Only years later I figured out that for 95% of use-cases I need only my nextool flagship mini in my pocket, and then something bigger but still light, like powerpint, in my edc pouch. I don't take my pouch all the time, but I will always have the small multitool on me.

  • @SJDOP15
    @SJDOP15 22 години тому +1

    Fantastic video. Lots to explore, but this aligns with my view that Victorinox is Boss. Swisstool, Compact, Rambler, Ranger are all exceptional. I have one more with a special place in my heart: the Spartan.

  • @fivevs1
    @fivevs1 20 годин тому +2

    The Victoria Knox manager is probably the best tool that they make. It’s got the perfect combination of EDC tools. I wouldn’t recommend a rambler only because the ink pen on the manager is so so useful. In fact, I wouldn’t recommend carrying a Swiss Army knife unless it had the ink pen that’s how handy that little pen can be.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  19 годин тому +1

      Manager is Discontinued 😢

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  19 годин тому +1

      Manager is Discontinued 😢

    • @fivevs1
      @fivevs1 18 годин тому +1

      @ I know it’s a shame. I personally can’t recommend the rambler because that ink pen is so clutch. But you’re right the only alternative is the mini champ and that’s way too big. I think the rambler’s the better of the two... plus you can always mod it with the scales with the pen

  • @paulstevens1493
    @paulstevens1493 21 годину тому

    I’ve been a multitool fan my whole life, and I love your picks!! These are all excellent and I would recommend the same picks in the same categories.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  18 годин тому +1

      really?! right on!

  • @sztaylor89
    @sztaylor89 17 годин тому +1

    Best companion tool in my opinion to go with a dedicated pocket knife is the vic swisstool spirit xc. It has the scissors, saw, file, and serrated blade to compliment the dedicated pocket knife. It's size to tool density is superb, quality is top notch, and ergonomics are outstanding.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      That is a very good option!

  • @edwardfletcher7790
    @edwardfletcher7790 21 годину тому +2

    Speaking from long experience, horizontal appendix belt carry is fantastic for large SAK or Wave size tools 👍
    There's no such thing as too much information, especially when it's about a tool that you'll probably use for 10 years !

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  18 годин тому +1

      very very few sheaths that can do that, I like the one from Tools for Gents.

    • @edwardfletcher7790
      @edwardfletcher7790 17 годин тому

      @maxlvledc I've found that $5 AliExpress 0.22 cal magazine pouches are a very good fit and they always have multiple mount options 👍

    • @edwardfletcher7790
      @edwardfletcher7790 17 годин тому

      @maxlvledc - I've found that $5 AliExpress 0.22 cal magazine pouches are a very good fit and they always have multiple mount options 👍

    • @edwardfletcher7790
      @edwardfletcher7790 11 годин тому

      @@maxlvledc
      Ali Expr ess sell $5 0.22 cal magazine pouches that are a good size and mount any way.

    • @edwardfletcher7790
      @edwardfletcher7790 5 годин тому

      ​@@maxlvledc
      I've posted this response 5 times but it keeps getting deleted.
      The sheaths I use are $5 A l I e x p r e s s twenty two c al magazine holders. They have molle & horizontal mount for a 2" belt.
      Highly recommended 👍

  • @stevemcgowen
    @stevemcgowen 20 годин тому +1

    I carry a little Swiss Army style multitool made by Mikov. It has a little knife, bottle opener, punch and corkscrew. I actually use it- mostly for opening packages or beer bottles. I imagine most who carry multitools never use them.

  • @ChrisSnowden-vy9ur
    @ChrisSnowden-vy9ur 7 годин тому

    A great roundup, thanks. Makes me think back over the pocket knives and multitools I've had over the years. I still have a Leatherman Supertool from the end of the 90's in my tool box along with a WWII british navy pocket knife with marlin spike and a selection of Swiss Army knives I used to carry everyday knocking around. However, I have shifted to carrying the bladeless Nextool minisailor lite for everyday use after watching your review and love it.

  • @edgaraquino2324
    @edgaraquino2324 15 годин тому +1

    Excellent video! The trend is for these new multitools is to continue improvement while maintaining value & a competitive price point...LTG is the elephant in the room, as they, who were in the van of innovation, are slowly being left behind in the dust...your comments on the Surge are an excellent example of this, as is your entire presentation...that & QC, which is why V, for example, is still so masterful...great job, Dom...thanks!😊

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      Appreciate the feedback!

  • @jacobwalker7480
    @jacobwalker7480 20 годин тому

    I've had my Flex for about a month now, and I love it. My Flex Companion and some of the new implements should be here tomorrow.

  • @FueltheFires
    @FueltheFires 7 годин тому +1

    The “Franken-man” has been the 💣… You da man Dom- great video 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      Appreciate that, man!

  • @ChristopherRobin58
    @ChristopherRobin58 20 годин тому

    Always fun watching your videos and hearing your take on different models while sipping on a bourbon.
    I bought the MX Clip through your link a few weeks ago when you posted about it. It'll be delivered tomorrow. Can't wait to carry and use the hell out of it. Cheers!

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  18 годин тому +1

      let me know how deployment is!

  • @leatherman6328
    @leatherman6328 22 години тому

    Love my Swiss Tool Spirit X. Refined, smooth as butter, quality built. But it’s my weekend carry. Work day carry is my Charge+ or Rebar.

  • @MrMyhalych
    @MrMyhalych 14 годин тому

    Yes! I started from Surge and stopped on Vix Handyman. Weight & Comfort is much much important than bulletproof brickness
    I have a Free P2 as backup, but it’s just stay in box couple of years

  • @johnshepherd9676
    @johnshepherd9676 14 годин тому

    I have come back to the SAK as the tool that best fit my EDC needs. I don't use the multitool 0pliers for much besides pulling ticks and burrs off my dog. The Swiss Champ pliers is all I normally need outside the house. The Champ is about the same footprint and weight of a Leatherman. If I am doing things around the house I have dedicated tools for that and a pair standard pliers is much more robust than the pliers on a multitool. Same thing applies to the bit drivers. The vehicle is the only place I can see where something like a Leatherman is useful to me and I carry a Wave and a full bit kit in my emergency pack.

  • @daphnedevi
    @daphnedevi 14 годин тому

    Wonderfully thoughtful video as usual. I have the Swiss Spirit and Swiss Tool X so was reluctant to also bite on the MX Clip... but at the $113 it was impossible to ignore (looks like delivery is 1-2 months out, at this point).
    Took the bite via your affiliate link...thanks for lead! With looser tools, the pocket clip, and the thumb stud, I might actually carry this one on my person. (My current EDC is the Rambler on my keychain and the KS2E in the pocket... it will be hard to shake loose that combo... but the MX might just do it.)

  • @The_Cheques_Offender
    @The_Cheques_Offender 10 хвилин тому

    I completely agree. I love my Spirit X over any of my leatherman & gerber stuff. The one hand blade was never a worry for me as its no use being left handed anyway and I use a clip'n'carry sheath so the pocket clip was not a factor for me either.

  • @josecastillo-su9rx
    @josecastillo-su9rx 9 годин тому

    From Spain. Great video. Congratulations.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @jeremiahsr1984
    @jeremiahsr1984 21 годину тому

    For me the Rocktol Gen-R is my new go to. It is my favorite tool set-up and still has a pocket clip. Love the 1/4 bit driver vs proprietary bits. The magnet trick for the bit driver is awesome also.

  • @meister_craft
    @meister_craft 13 годин тому

    I really agree with you that "accessories can be a trap". I have many multitools (Rebar, ST300, ARC, Charge, Signal, Flex, Flash, etc.) the one I alway choose to carry is multitool that's has a belt clip, light weight, and don't need to carry other accessories or sheath with it. More accessories mean more weight and space you need to concern.
    Now, my main EDC is ARC in my pant pocket and Rebar as a secondary multitool in my bag.

  • @the_swinging_axe
    @the_swinging_axe 13 годин тому

    Very comprehensive video!!! My favorite category is companion pliers. At first I carried the skeletool, then I went with the power liter. Finally I tried a sog power access, and I've stuck with it for 3 years working handyman, carpenter, tree work, and commercial fishing. It's the precision plier head, 1 handed opening, compound leverage, and weight (5.9oz). My only gripe is its not comfortable to squeeze, oh well. I may give the bladeless rebar a try. Thanks!

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому +1

      Interesting! Thoughts on skeletool?

    • @the_swinging_axe
      @the_swinging_axe Годину тому

      Skeletool cx pros; form factor is smooth and sleek. Price is great. Knife is excellent, weight is great, bit holder is great, I used the carabiner end as a pry tool for paint cans.
      Cons; there's no small pokey tool, the plier ergos are not great with the curved handle, the plier head is not precision, the pocket clip is weak steel, no file, no dedicated flat head/pry/scraper, not easily 1 handed.
      Conclusion is that it's an excellent minimal tool for a painter or electrician, but the SOG power access has it beat in every con as well as pros except ergos which are equally bad in a different way. The compound leverage of SOGs tools also makes them way way more functional. As a carpenter, the precision plier head of the power access, and the tiny tools are super handy for staples and unjamming nail guns. It's also less than an ounce more than the skeletool which is crucial to me.

  • @AndriiGurskyi
    @AndriiGurskyi 28 хвилин тому

    good video.
    I agree. And since I develop multi-tool cards. I also constantly think about what set of tools would be best in a pocket. (and although many tools are not possible in the multi-tool card format)
    However, comparing in hands Leatherman, Sog, Gerber, Victorinox, I would also choose Victorinox for the balance of everything.
    - an excellent set of tools (exactly what is needed), excellent quality / price.
    The only thing that would be good to improve in all models is a one-handed knife opening, and a larger knife

  • @aingilizov
    @aingilizov 10 годин тому

    I am working on a desk. For me bit drivers on multitools have always been a little bit of a gimmick. The reach and usability of bit driver implements is very much limited, with several exceptions of course. 90% of the time all you need is a flathead and phillips (and eventually a hex bit for your bicycle or ikea furniture). If you are trying to repair something with a torx or something even more specific... you really should be using a dedicated tool for that. And if you are working in the trades, a small toolbox/tool-roll/tool pouch with the specific tools you need for your job would be far more usable than a do-it-all multitool. Of course you can have a multitool in your pocket complementing that. But another important thing that matters when choosing a multitool is choosing what do you need on a daily basis. Multitools and EDC have become a very much style thing over the initial utility they were intended for.

  • @nothingspecific.8119
    @nothingspecific.8119 5 годин тому

    I carry the Leatherman Rebar now. I had my fist mutltitool in the early 80's! Was a schrade, which I still have! But in my opinion, it's not the tool, but the person using that tool that makes it affective!

  • @matzorinox
    @matzorinox Годину тому

    Got the Spirit X i couple of weeks ago thanks to your channel. A great tool for sure. Prefer the regular victorinox scissors but thats really the only minus. And if you're carrying a vic folder alongside (which I do) it sorta turns into a plus.
    Thanks for another great video!

  • @LeathermanSurge-q6l
    @LeathermanSurge-q6l День тому +1

    Looking forward to this one

  • @vitodigiovanni4020
    @vitodigiovanni4020 23 години тому

    Cant wait for this vid. I already know its gonna be great.

  • @sgraham33
    @sgraham33 14 хвилин тому

    Nice video, thank you for the chapters

  • @EDCMECH
    @EDCMECH 8 годин тому

    Great video Dom. I personally would go with the Arc over the MX clip to support the home team. I also didn’t see the Skeletool. It’s so handy and pocketable with a much better blade and driver over the powerpint I think it should have been mention worthy

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      I thought it over...proprietary bits kill it for me.

  • @farmking5088
    @farmking5088 21 годину тому

    The Swiss Tool mx clip, perfect for pocket carry with a great set of quality tools!

    • @waholoopesorry74
      @waholoopesorry74 21 годину тому

      After bending my fingernail back several times, I went back to Leatherman. I agree it is an amazing tool though that should last a lifetime!

  • @1vitabrevis
    @1vitabrevis 7 годин тому

    I’m in the trades and I’ve never met anyone who carries a multitool. People just think we do for some reason, we’re never far from the right tool for the job. I have one that I carry for backpacking, camping and climbing. I think the only time I used it, is when I first got it and I was trying to find reasons to use it.

  • @jerryc5842
    @jerryc5842 17 годин тому

    Excellent video. Gives me something to think about. I'm more partial to the SAK Fieldmaster than the Huntsman. Similar tool set, just has Philips screwdriver vs corkscrew. When it comes to multitools, I have mixed feelings. I have collected them everscence Leatherman came out with it's first Multitool. I hardly ever cary them. Pliers make lousy wrenches. Find myself just never using them even when I cary them. A Victorinox Super Tinker w/plus scales & Tool clip does everything I need. Now I have a rotational cary with for mentioned Super Tinker, Free T4, & Roxon KS2E. Love Roxon's stuff, high quality and performance at a good price.
    Keep up the great work.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      Awesome! Do you ever carry a pocket wrench?

  • @sandradeguire299
    @sandradeguire299 19 годин тому

    Thoughtful video. Thank you!

  • @CrankyHermit
    @CrankyHermit Годину тому

    Really helpfu, thank you!

  • @theartofprepping
    @theartofprepping День тому +1

    Looking forward to the video 😊👍

  • @terrancefunderburgh1613
    @terrancefunderburgh1613 23 години тому

    Let's go , gonna go with my Gerber 600(been carrying for 15+ yrs on belt EDC pouch)for quick deployment with 1 hand and using other hand to hold whatever. Have other flip style tools but don't have time to flip open n close them
    I literally use my pliers multiple times EVERY DAY. I'm the maintenance guy at the shop(cabinet, millwork)

    • @terrancefunderburgh1613
      @terrancefunderburgh1613 23 години тому

      Oh so far video is for the home owner person, I use mine as a tool every day. But carry pry bars, 2 LED lights, griaitus wrench/prybar tool , micro screwdriver from Ace , tweezers, and 5 other knives

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  22 години тому

      sick! mp600 blunt nose?

  • @T-Mo_
    @T-Mo_ 21 годину тому +1

    👍 Manager, Powerpint, Rebar, and Swisstool mx are all amazing. I just asked Leatherman what the actual weight of the Knifeless Rebar is. They've had it and the regular Rebar at 189.94g on their website for years. No way they are exactly the same.

    • @waholoopesorry74
      @waholoopesorry74 20 годин тому +1

      On my home scale, my Rebar weighs 188 grams and my Knifeless Rebar weighs 178 grams. Hope this helps! I bought the knifeless Rebar for my 8 year old daughter so that she can use a multitool without me worrying about her having a knife!

    • @T-Mo_
      @T-Mo_ 20 годин тому +1

      ​@@waholoopesorry74thanks! I guessed at least 5 grams difference. Hopefully Leatherman replies and fixes their website info.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  18 годин тому

      I thought it was more than that but still 10g is something lol.

    • @ParkerBinion
      @ParkerBinion 17 годин тому +1

      @@maxlvledc Mine weighs 179g or 6.3 oz. It's OK. There are some hot spots in the handles. The awl is very difficult (bordering on dangerous) to deploy. And the scissors are terrible. It's not my first choice.

    • @waholoopesorry74
      @waholoopesorry74 17 годин тому +1

      @@ParkerBinion the scissors are the same ones found on the Wave and charge. They have worked pretty well for me, but I don’t use them very hard

  • @dannyhouseright1174
    @dannyhouseright1174 16 годин тому

    The Arch is king for me

  • @kalonaastepad6401
    @kalonaastepad6401 21 годину тому

    I carry a Leatherman Micra and Wave +, as well as a Victorinox Farmer Alox. Covers most of the things that come at me.

  • @TarmoLuumann
    @TarmoLuumann 7 годин тому

    Very nice overview and very nice G-SHOCK!
    One more thing for Victorinox - the lifetime warranty.
    I have Victorinox SAKs I have used for more than 25 years (if you know what I am saying 😉 ).

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому +1

      I like the gshock got it half off on ebay

  • @LarryGarfieldCrell
    @LarryGarfieldCrell 21 годину тому

    Totally agree about the Manager. I got one off ebay and carry it daily even around the house. I've used everything on it unironically. I have other tools, including other SAKs, but can't carry them in Chicago due to tighter blade laws. We're it not for that I'd consider daily carrying my Explorer. (Philips head is way more useful than flat.)
    The only think I miss is a flashlight. I've considered upgrading to the midnight manager, but that's also discontinued so I'd have to go to ebay again.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  18 годин тому

      nah, dedicated lights ftw.

    • @ParkerBinion
      @ParkerBinion 17 годин тому

      @@maxlvledc Right on. I put a high CRI Skilhunt EK1 (and KeySmart Nano Clip) on all my EDC SAKs.

  • @peterdement
    @peterdement 22 години тому

    Consider that the clip on the Spirit MX is removable and may be mounted on the opposite side for a better pocket carry.

  • @Croc_JT
    @Croc_JT 19 годин тому

    Best companion tool. I’d say is the Roxon flex.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  18 годин тому +1

      Its heavy though at 9oz. That being said, if you can carry it comfortably right on!

    • @Croc_JT
      @Croc_JT 18 годин тому

      @ ya to me the weight isn’t the issue. I just carry a stand alone knife and now that I can carry a custom full sized multi tool it has made things much better for me.

  •  19 годин тому

    Seems like the 'hook cutter'/'package opener' mod on an 58mm Victorinox blade is more common than i thought.
    What is more MacGuyver than modding your SAK. XD

  • @Baggytrousers27
    @Baggytrousers27 9 годин тому

    The moment you stop learning new things is just before they put you in a pine box.
    Some of the new flex implements have been let loose (at least upon the US), and hopefully, that means an international release for the companion is soon to follow.
    Made a suggestion to hvac budget about the Nextorch Pioneer; do the deployed shears fit in the raptor/clone holster?

  • @LaResistenciaEDC
    @LaResistenciaEDC 16 годин тому

    Thank you for that video

  • @drengskap
    @drengskap 7 годин тому

    Surprised that the Leatherman Micra didn't get a mention in the keychain category - I've carried one for 30 years.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      The old one had decent scissors, but since 1999 ish the scissors cut like crap and it's $50 now

    • @drengskap
      @drengskap 8 хвилин тому

      @@maxlvledc OK, I got one with the decent scissors!

  • @Peterlvledc
    @Peterlvledc 23 години тому +1

    Let’s do this.

  • @jeffbutz7779
    @jeffbutz7779 13 годин тому

    What about the Gerber Dime? Thoughts, classification?

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      It's not bad at all, scissors kind of suck though

  • @risen7913
    @risen7913 22 години тому +1

    can you make a video using every tool in the multitool.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  22 години тому +2

      which one?

    • @risen7913
      @risen7913 3 години тому

      @@maxlvledc BIBURY Multitool Pliers Pro BI2045 thank you really appreciate it!

  • @RAID5_Aesthetic
    @RAID5_Aesthetic 18 годин тому

    One of the reasons I'll be making videos is to discuss these things with you. The Rebar sheath sucks and I haven't heard you say that. I own 3 rebars and there is an added cost to buy something to carry it in.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  3 години тому

      You are not wrong..are you referring to the Leather sheath? I love carrying a horizontal sheath personally.

    • @RAID5_Aesthetic
      @RAID5_Aesthetic 3 години тому

      @ I'm looking at my original PST leather from 85 and so don't understand why Leatherman didn't still include good leather that will patina with use. The original PST and sheath are perfect.

  • @jwellsnowboard
    @jwellsnowboard 12 годин тому

    Do you think Leatherman will release a Arc Lite soon? Like a P2 to the P4

  • @gunandknifenut
    @gunandknifenut 22 години тому

    I carry a 940 and a endura 4 plus I carry an old leatherman in my edc bag.

  • @unfi6798
    @unfi6798 13 годин тому

    Great updates & suggestion maestro.! But which multitool would Mrs. Maxlvledc choose? Have a great Christmas & safe New Year from Australia.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      Hmm. So far...skeletool is the only one I can convince

  • @granitejeepc3651
    @granitejeepc3651 5 годин тому

    welcome to multitools....had my sak since 78 to 88...since then went to leatherman 88 to 2000 and mostly Sog or gerber since then

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      Wow, very interesting! What gerber?

  • @fivevs1
    @fivevs1 4 години тому

    For a normal EDC, I think the Victorinox knives are best size and value you can have. My only complaint is in order for them to become the best for EDC they need the plus scales b/c that pen and pin save the day (at least for me) very often. Do you think Vic should just make all scales plus scales? Is this a necessary mod in your opinion as it is mine? Same question with the keychain variety, I find the retractable pen to be far more handy than the tweezers or toothpick and for me that is a necessary mod.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      More important imo is a pocket clip. But I think many will not care and be upset with increased cost

    • @fivevs1
      @fivevs1 3 години тому

      @@maxlvledc I disagree, I think pocket clips are a great way to lose a knife/flashlight/tool as they constantly catch on things and flip out.
      But I do understand the increased cost with the plus scales but for utility I think it's well worth the $5.

  • @deykno87
    @deykno87 13 годин тому

    The leatherman micra didn't make the cut for keychain list?

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      $50, and scissors are garbage these days.

  • @jpinoniemi
    @jpinoniemi 20 годин тому

    Do you have a link for the diamond file you had in this video?

    • @jpinoniemi
      @jpinoniemi 18 годин тому

      Never mind, I found it listed in your article. Great review!

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  18 годин тому +1

      should be there! just in case: amzn.to/4iuKqbZ

  • @deniznarin
    @deniznarin 8 годин тому

    You should have mentioned roxon flex companion, i think that's the ultimate EDC

    • @T-Mo_
      @T-Mo_ 7 годин тому

      He did

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      I did

    • @deniznarin
      @deniznarin Годину тому

      İn the video, i couldn't remember you mentioning

  • @kalonaastepad6401
    @kalonaastepad6401 21 годину тому

    I know it says a lot about me, but for all that is holy, close that Gerber multitool fully before moving on to the next! 😱😬

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  18 годин тому

      lols! which one?

    • @kalonaastepad6401
      @kalonaastepad6401 18 годин тому

      @ the Gerber Dual Force. Been binging your channel tonight; got me convinced in buying a Big Idea Designs Ti pen. 👍🏻

  • @alexneubert753
    @alexneubert753 15 годин тому

    Have you ever gotten a Bushcraft fire going with one of those mini ferro rods? 😂

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      Yep

    • @alexneubert753
      @alexneubert753 24 хвилини тому

      @maxlvledc lol, I remember back in the scout days having a small one and trying to light up some leaves and pine needles with no luck.

  • @Getgrimm
    @Getgrimm 20 годин тому

    the MX clip doesnt have a micro bit driver does it? the arc might still be the tool for me

  • @tuba-inxs
    @tuba-inxs 17 годин тому

    What's a "two-dimensional Phillips"? I didn't see it on the Victorinox Manager's file when you mentioned it.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  3 години тому

      Ah! The flat head on that file is tapered to precisely fit inside a #2 philips socket. Try it!

  • @lucasherzer7128
    @lucasherzer7128 21 годину тому

    hi im from Germany we cant carry one handed multitools so what would you recomend for me ? thanks for the great video

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  21 годину тому +1

      hmm, Victorinox Spirit or Swisstool would be good!

    • @lucasherzer7128
      @lucasherzer7128 21 годину тому

      @@maxlvledc thanks

  • @thundercell13
    @thundercell13 22 години тому

    Ok companion multitool section…what’s the knife? Is it a winterblade?

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  22 години тому

      yep, Winterblade M-fire

    • @thundercell13
      @thundercell13 22 години тому

      @ man, beautiful knives. I love the blade profile/style/shape just wish they or someone else made budget friendly knife with that blade shape

  • @SkillTreeEDC
    @SkillTreeEDC 19 годин тому

    I've got a respect for anyone who commits to multitools but I haven't found the right fit. Designated tools are the way for me.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  18 годин тому +1

      They 100% have their place.. I think of multitools the same way as a tool box organizer...saves you time, hastle, and money.

  • @diemman70
    @diemman70 22 години тому +12

    I’d be more impressed if you’d carried the same multi-tool for 25 years.😂

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  22 години тому +10

      I'm WAAAY to ADHD for that lol. But 8 years with the original wave and no other is an achievement I think.

    • @diemman70
      @diemman70 22 години тому +2

      @ I carried the original Leatherman for about 6 years after it came out.

    • @patrickbledsoe2176
      @patrickbledsoe2176 19 годин тому

      if Dom did that, he would not be this wealth of information.
      A lot of really interesting items wouldn't have had the exposure that they have had.
      for sure I would have a few fewer conveniences

    • @Fobes
      @Fobes 18 годин тому +2

      I carried the original Leatherman Super Tool for 18 years.

    • @HeartMarksman
      @HeartMarksman 13 годин тому

      ​@@diemman70 6 years of the original leatherman sounds awful in modern day

  • @brianbowling1469
    @brianbowling1469 19 годин тому

    I need left handed options. After all these years no brand provides it as an option.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  18 годин тому

      P4, or Flex, basically are your options at this point

  • @ShineDredd
    @ShineDredd 10 годин тому

    I think I will never uderstand why would I use Victorinox Compact instead of Climber for example. Do these several grams really justify it?

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому +1

      For some...I prefer super tinker for a similar reason. That's the nice part about having soo many options

  • @Zankiii
    @Zankiii 19 годин тому

    A 40 minute long video on multitools? Heck yeah.
    Btw Dom, I noticed you never showed a pocket clip from keysmart on your victorinoxes, do you not like it or have you not tried it? Would love to hear your opinion on that.
    Greetings from Italy, the land of no blades because.....yes.

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  18 годин тому

      Not a huge fan of those metal dangler clips.

  • @bhines9928
    @bhines9928 4 години тому +1

    🤮I would never carry the Swiss tool although the arc is to expensive I still carry my surge well now I carry a surge clone because I misplaced my surge, but the arc is the dream even though it’s a money grab and way out of my budget. It’s just so sexy.

  • @nox4977
    @nox4977 9 годин тому

    In my opinion, every multitool maker should add 3D Philips head screwdriver into their product instead of totally crappy, ugly, and useless tool”ish” object which exists just for increasing the number of its function (and bulk).

  • @jamesholding3563
    @jamesholding3563 13 годин тому

    Long videos Matter

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  4 години тому

      Ummm, k. Thanks? 😅

  • @elpequeniogranmatondelainterne
    @elpequeniogranmatondelainterne 22 години тому

    Like 1778

  • @iblackfeathers
    @iblackfeathers 20 годин тому

    i prefer to carry a swiss army knife with pliers. they have a far different use case than other multitool pliers like leatherman. they are like mini hands or super tweezers. i hardly ever use scissors so they are not as useful to me.

  • @GoONiE_EDC
    @GoONiE_EDC 20 годин тому

    @maxlvledc you just passed max level, you are now god level edc

    • @maxlvledc
      @maxlvledc  18 годин тому

      haha, not at all. Still much to learn.