r/multitools • u/PS2113 • 2d ago

Help me pick a new multitool for my birthday Recommendation Request

I currently carry a Gerber dime. I rarely use my multitool but am glad I have it on my when I do. I'm not looking for a full size but would like something a tiny bit bigger than the dime and has a Philip's head screw driver. I'd like something with the following: Pocket clip Pliers Scissors Flat and Philip's screw drivers Serrated knife and/or saw I've been looking at the leatherman wingman, curl and knife less rebar, Gerber suspension nxt and ronox m2. Any input and recommendations is appreciated.

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u/bradye0110 2d ago

Sog powerpint

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u/PS2113 2d ago

Why the PowerPoint over the NXT? Amazon reviews seem like Gerber is barely better but I've read the SOG warranty isn't any good. 

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u/bradye0110 2d ago

Size and sog is miles better than that gerber.

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u/joe_ink 2d ago

SOG Warranty is fine, I’ve used it myself. The NXT is good for the price but the pocket clip is weak AF; very easily sprung and not possible to fix. I’ve never had the clip on my PowerPint fail. The NXT is spring loaded which is nice, but the handles aren’t very comfortable. Also the wire cutters don’t bypass, so it just crushes stuff instead of cutting. The SOG is smaller overall, but the geared pliers make wire cutting very easy. Both have fairly similar tools inside but I find the PowerPint easier to use in terms of pulling out the tools. For me the PowerPint wins. I have a multitool YT channel so I know both of these tools well.

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u/PS2113 2d ago

Thank you! Just the comparison I needed. 

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u/RoyceRedd 2d ago

The SOG warranty has been absolute garbage since they sold to GSM. It may as well not exist. Gerber stuff can be iffy but the warranty is still very good.

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u/joe_ink 1d ago

I just checked, I last used my SOG Warranty in June ‘21 so literally 6 months prior to GSM acquisition. Based on everyone else’s feedback it sounds like the Warranty sucks now. You could go to AliExpress and get a cheaper (seconds) PowerPint with no warranty like I have done… screw the Warranty if it won’t do anything

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u/EastRush9843 2d ago

NexTool Flagship pro

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u/PS2113 2d ago

I'll look into it thanks! Haven't seen nextool before. 

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u/EastRush9843 2d ago

Only “problem” is this that NexTool flaghsip pro doesn’t have pocket clip but you can buy suspensio clip and problem solved :)

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u/coocoocacoon 2d ago

SOG Powerpint

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u/Flare246810 2d ago

While I am not a big fan of the SOG Powerpint, this tool checks almost all of the boxes of what you want. It has a pocket clip, pliers, a serrated blade,A plain blade, A Phillips, A flat head granted it is a smaller one for like eye glasses, and while the Powerpint does have scissors they are very poorly done and the spring on them is super thin.. On the other side the cool thing with the pliers is that when closed they hold a standard bit and can be used as a driver!! Also if you get the Powerpint alternatively to opening the pliers up to access the lock to close any of the tools you can just open up another tool on the same side and it overpowers the lock so you can close them both…

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u/PS2113 2d ago

The PowerPoint does have everything I'm looking for but wondering why it would be better than the suspension nxt. Both seem similar price and features. 

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u/Flare246810 2d ago

The SOG PowerPint is just a lot smaller multitool compared to the Gerber NXT. I haven’t Used the Gerber NXT personally so I can’t speak for it..

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u/PS2113 2d ago

Thank you. Hard to know sometimes without seeing them side by side. 

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u/PS2113 2d ago

Why the PowerPoint over the NXT? Amazon reviews seem like Gerber is barely better but I've read the SOG warranty isn't any good. 

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u/wolf_of_redraft 2d ago

Leatherman Free T4

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u/PS2113 2d ago

Unfortunately it doesn't have pliers. 

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u/JackOfHearts44 2d ago

Love the rebar but it doesn’t have scissors. I have zero complaints with it though

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u/PS2113 2d ago

That's why I mentioned the knife less rebar model. On their website it shows a saw and scissors instead. 

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u/JackOfHearts44 2d ago

Oh right, there’s α model that comes with scissors

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u/bltjnr 2d ago

The dime is a great small tool. Seems like you’re looking for your next foray into something bigger and better. I would probably try the Gordon multitool that I’ve seen everywhere as it’s basically a leather man, clone at a super low price point. It allows you to try something in a larger form factor and see if you like it Before deciding if you want a smaller tool or sticking with something larger. If you stick with something larger I assume you might want to go with a higher end tool. Personally, I love the free series and Lm arc.

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u/PS2113 2d ago

I honestly do like the dime. Just find myself needing a Philip's head screw driver and wish it was like 50% bigger. Haven't heard of the Gordon. I'll look into them. 

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u/bltjnr 2d ago

https://www.harborfreight.com/20-in-1-multi-tool-59617.html

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u/bltjnr 2d ago

Disclaimer I don’t own one. And the Leatherman’s that I have owned that are not the free series I have returned in order to keep the slick one-handed opening of the modern free/arc. But I think for many people leatherman wave or this Gordon would be appropriate.

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u/PS2113 2d ago

Sweet thanks! Didn't even think of checking HF. 

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u/RattaTattaBingoBango 2d ago

Wave+ just buy the goat!

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u/PS2113 2d ago

Out of my price range and bigger than I'd need/want unfortunately 😆

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u/RattaTattaBingoBango 2d ago

Buy once cry once?

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u/PS2113 2d ago

From a price/quality stand point I get it but I think I'd hate carrying a full size. 

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u/brohymn1416 2d ago

Maybe a Swiss Army knife would suit your needs?

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u/PS2113 2d ago

I have looked at a few but those that have small pliers seem really expensive. 

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u/rightwist 2d ago edited 2d ago

Cheap, very good, and have just a few of the functions that you're looking for while being handier than your Dime:

Victorinox Classic

SwissCard

If you smoke/carry a lighter I'd suggest look at the LighterBro's however some people feel it makes the Bic lighter way more clunky and others feel it's a negligible burden

Milwaukee Fastback is a series, look at the one with a utility knife, spare blade storage, and a screwdriver. And the serrated utility blades are fantastic for it, especially if you learn to touch up a blade from only one side with very coarse 80-120grit sandpaper. Makes it micro serrated on top of the OEM pattern serrations, super useful for basic tasks imo. I sometimes carry a carpet hook blade as the spare, other times a new straight blade

Other than that it's mainly something from Roxon to tick all your boxes.

I will add that in my own journey, the phase I'm on is forego pliers unless it's own the largest EDC and I don't EDC those. Great in my vehicle, bag, a full on tool belt or occasionally I'll wear in a belt sheath.

I'd love a good tool built around forceps such as used for fishing, and I get a lot of use out of multi tool tweezers, but for my own needs I love carrying the smallest size Knipex. Hardened steel with some special design features so they have done tasks that I wouldn't expect from pliers twice their size. I've broken several pairs of multi tool pliers and loosened most of them, so I'm super impressed that my Knipex are built to a higher standard. Just my personal use, I like delicate gripping tools but it's either delicate tasks or something I need to ask more of the tool than most mt pliers are built for, ie twisting and yanking on it from every angle and axis.

Idk maybe something to think about. The Knipex was truly a game changer for me

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u/PS2113 2d ago edited 2d ago

While the swisscard and fastback don't have every I'm looking for they both look very interesting and might pick up later to have different options. 

I have noticed some people post edc and they do the same by carrying a dedicated plier. If I was using them often, I'd agree that's a smart way to go. 

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u/rightwist 2d ago

Mainly there great because they're cheap and unobtrusive

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u/the_reel_mccoy_ 2d ago

I have daily carried a Leatherman Wave + for over 2 years now and absolutely love it. I recommend pairing it with a streamlight microstream and you'll be set for most situations. The surge is a much larger more robust model that would be a bit heavy imo to daily carry, but could be done. I think if you're outdoors a lot, the Free P4 is my second favorite option.

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u/PS2113 2d ago

Alright have a microstream and absolutely love it. It's my most used carry item, then my dedicated knife. Both wave+ and Free P4 look to fit the bill. Just have a hard time justifying the price since I don't use my multi a ton (and tend to misplace stuff). 

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u/8111913 2d ago

Dont buy nextool/roxon

Pocket clip Pliers Scissors Flat and Philip's screw drivers Serrated knife and/or saw

Victorinox : Swiss Champ / Cybertool-L / Handyman, all of them are 91mm length. Then add pocketclip #1 or #2.

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u/iovnow 2d ago

I would say the M2 is comparable in size to the dime. If you are wanting something bigger, the Wingman checks your boxes. I carried a Wingman for years and picked up an M2 during the holidays so I went the other direction.

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u/Andrew_Anonymous 2d ago

Don't mess around and go right for the best, Victorinox Spirit MX clip. The Sog PowerPint tools are very low quality, I bought one and I'm pretty disappointed with it. If you think 7.5 Oz is too heavy for the spirit MX clip then yeah you should listen to the comments and go with Roxon.

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u/PS2113 1d ago

The vic spirit looks fantastic, just hesitant to pay that much for a tool I don't often use and I can misplace small pocket items. If money was no object it is exactly what I would get though. 

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u/cheekygutis 1d ago

I just got a Roxon M2 (posted about it a couple days ago). Don't know that it would be the right one for you, it doesn't have a serrated knife / saw. There are two blades on it though - the big one is a pain to get out with the notch at the base but is a decent size

https://preview.redd.it/k203536u8fce1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=71419568d88f9e3ab2963558b8ee2dc712814d68

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u/PS2113 1d ago

I think I'm between the M2, PowerPoint and Gordon. Went to HF today but they were out of the Gordon. Homedepot had a suspension nxt and it is a tad bigger than I'm wanting. 

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u/timmy_o_tool 2d ago

Roxon Flex

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u/PS2113 2d ago

That's a very interesting concept thanks!

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u/timmy_o_tool 2d ago

I have the companion, but it doesn't have pliers, but it's about the same size as the dime (mine replaced the dime as my daily carry)