r/multitools Sep 12 '23

Gathering of the tools… none seem to be missing in action! State of the Collection

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '23

Wharts the 2nd-3rd top left?

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u/RedditAccount101010 Sep 12 '23

Leatherman Crunch. Definitely in my top five multitools. Too bad it’s discontinued and I’d never forgive myself losing or busting it.

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u/westernwork Sep 12 '23

Just FYI - the Crunch isn’t discontinued.

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u/RedditAccount101010 Sep 12 '23

Might as well be. Although I have heard the rumours production may be starting up again.

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '23

Not the ones i was referring to

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u/RedditAccount101010 Sep 12 '23

The three Skeletools?

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '23

Ahh okay i thought the skeletools were the smaller ones in the middle row

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u/RedditAccount101010 Sep 12 '23

Those three are Squirts

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u/RedditAccount101010 Sep 12 '23

That’s the one you are talking about, correct?

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u/sleepdog-c Sep 12 '23

I like many of those. The dlc charge al, the woodland charge, and the black chrome spirit I don't and envy you for.

And you have the best Keychain scissor tool, the squirt s4

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u/RedditAccount101010 Sep 12 '23

Woodland is actually the Surge.

I have a PowerPint or whatever it’s called on the way… can’t wait to give it a go

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u/sleepdog-c Sep 12 '23

I have a power pint, was not impressed.

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u/RedditAccount101010 Sep 12 '23

Hrmmm… I’m not expecting too much, but for the price, I’d figure I’d treat myself to a new toy.

That “SOG” on the end is actually a Paladin Tool. It uses SOG patents or whatever, but has telecom punch down tools. It’s pretty much complete garbage. Neat idea, poor execution.

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u/sleepdog-c Sep 12 '23

I've got one you might like it's a swisstool x with the ratchet kit. Got it for $65.

https://reddit.com/r/victorinox/s/dBUWPQPsrG

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u/RedditAccount101010 Sep 12 '23

The ratchet and the one-handed opening Spirit X are definitely on my radar. That ratchet set I can never seem to catch a deal on…

I’m actually pretty close to pulling the trigger on Klein’s ratchet dealie.

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u/sleepdog-c Sep 12 '23

That looks interesting

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u/RedditAccount101010 Sep 12 '23

Seems to gets lots of recommendations, and I’m already deep into Klein Tools (telecom)…

I just tend to wait for sales nowadays, or until the actual need for a tool comes up. I’ve got plenty… but every now and then…..

Hopefully, I get (the rest of) my shit together, and get a post up on r/tools likely Wednesday with my actual gear. Finally getting fully settled after moving…

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u/RedditAccount101010 Sep 21 '23

PowerPint showed up… I have to say, I love this thing… mine has great fitment. Obviously this can’t handle everything (like a Surge mostly could) but if this can’t do it, you should really grab a proper tool.

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u/sleepdog-c Sep 21 '23

So I dug my powerpint out of the drawer https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/s/10fsOGh11H and I also grabbed one of my juices https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/s/nLLF25bCQh since they are a similar size and Amy initial impressions remain unchanged.

The tools are cute but not substantial enough for much use. The screwdrivers won't take any hard use since they aren't hardened. I'm pretty sure the file isn't either but I don't want to scratch kit with the file on may leatherman to see. The scissors can barely cut paper let alone cardboard or Para cord and the pliers have to open past the point you could apply force to them for anything larger than a 1/4 or 3/8 nut/bolt. Really they are jewelry pliers size.

Compared to a $40 juice from the Leatherman scale blast November the plain edge knife on a Gen 2 juice is nearly 1/4" longer. Same with serrated blade. The awl has about double the surface edge. There is no saw on the power point. The scissors blades are half as long. The juice has a diamond file. And a full size #1 & 2 Phillips as well as 3 flat blade screw drivers not just a micro Phillips and flat.

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u/RedditAccount101010 Sep 21 '23

Nice Juice collection! Hopefully they bring something similar back…

Good points… I’m going to carry mine for a while, I’ll let you know what I think.

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u/Mjodvitner Sep 12 '23

Wow, im actually jealous! Often when ppl posting collections, i rly dont care about 1/3 of the stuff. But your collection, Wow i want so many of those ! 😃

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u/RedditAccount101010 Sep 12 '23

Thank you very much!

I’ve slowly built up the collection over the decades now… caught some decent deals. There’s no way I could afford many of these nowadays 🫤

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u/Mjodvitner Sep 12 '23

Well it is a collection you can be proud off! Is there anything you lack in your opinion? Guess you are aiming for the Arc 😃

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u/RedditAccount101010 Sep 12 '23

Cheers!

It’s certainly looking like the Arc will be a pickup…

A second Crunch 😬 other than that, nothing really. The Signal, MUT, and whatever don’t really interest me. But, if I came across a really good deal I might be tempted. I also wouldn’t mind a mid-high end folder. But, that’s not happening anytime soon.

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u/Mjodvitner Sep 12 '23

Everytime i look at a new folder i just realise what kind of multitool i could buy instead for the same money

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u/RedditAccount101010 Sep 12 '23

Usually I just have my Skeletool, and proper tools for the job.

I like having the serrated blade on the Crunch (maybe with a Squirt) or Spirit, combined with a folder straight edge. Covers most shit when I’m not carrying tools.

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u/GuyWhoReadsStuff Sep 13 '23

I have the old one in the top left. 24 years now and still works great.

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '23

cept the ratchet,