r/multitools

The Grandharvest 15 in 1. A little too bulky for me personally but it’s definitely a great tool!

Just got my smith blade pro in, love it! I decided to get the non founders edition with no modifications so it would show up within this decade but almost immediately felt FOMO over the tritium tube on the founders/add on pros. Anyone have any advice on the best way to maybe dig this illuminator out and replace it with a tritium tube? Bonus macro shot, it may just be me but the illuminator in here looks to be 3d printed!

Do you guys think it’s possible to find this in the USA new?

Any idea why it was discontinued??

Based on the previous post from u/Pashog, I added custom spacer to the Nextool S11 Pro:

Holds:
Victorinox tweezers,
Pin,
Tritium vial

More pictures on Instagram: @ custinox

New mod for 711L ratchet and bit extenders. This allows you to carry 8 bits with both extenders while maintaining all the functions they had with the ratchet. This also lets you use the extenders as a screwdriver with the ratchet docked, though the strength will depend on what material you are able to print this in.

When Printing this all the bit slots will be intentionally tight and should be loosened with the extenders by rocking them in the slots. This is done to avoid any bits being too loose and falling out and lets you dial in the tension. The Ratchet will need to be forced into place and will loosen over time to a decent tension

If you want to print this: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3008538-711l-bit-handle-for-extenders-and-mini-ratchet#profileId-3378594

YouTube Video Showing How it Works: https://youtu.be/5UhCZqjmzIM

TL; DR - Modding is fun. The Charge is my favorite bc it has a wide variety of customization options. I can’t afford the real Earth G10 model. Instead, I gradually modified as much as I could until I was satisfied
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📖 INFORMATION
Difficulty - Intermediate

🧰 Recommend Tools:
🥽 Safety Glasses
🧤 Gloves
🔧 Parse Wrench Set - MultiPartsStore on Etsy
🌀Thread Locker
🥢Tweezers
⚡️Dremel with Grinding Bits
🪛 Dowels or Small Screwdriver
🍽️ Ceramic Stone
💉 Food Grade Mineral Oil
🧻 Microfiber Rag
🗜️ Vice or Locking Pliers

💰Parts List / Estimated Cost💰
❌ Excluding Shipping & Taxes ❌

💵 $99.00 _ Black Oxide LM Charge + from eBay

💵 $24.99 _ Black Oxide LM Kick (Donor Plier Head) from eBay

💵 $17.99 _ Black Oxide LM Rebar Awl from MultiPartsStore

💵 $49.00 _ Full Set of Scale Tools from Kristen Van Patten
📎 https://www.kristenvanpatten.com/

💵 $14.91 _ Heavaluefit Pocket Clip from eBay

💵 $75.00 _ G10 Scales from G10CustomDesignsShop on Etsy

💵 $29.99 _ Rocktol S35VN Blade from Rocktol accessories shop
⬆️ This blade needs to be ground down at the back of the pivot
⚠️ GO SLOW - if you remove too much, your blade will not lock up correctly

🪙 Total = Approximately $310.88
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🗣️ COMMENTARY

The Wave is the best selling multi-tool of all time. Therefore, the platform has a large mod base. The Charge benefits from this bc its the same platform

Also - with the addition of spacers & handle scales, we now have 2 more parts to customize. This is why there are so many versions

As a knife nerd, this appeals to me because it allows variety. For the collectors, there is a fun challenge to hunt down some limited editions. I can explore different blade steels & handle materials, and color combinations

Here’s a list of various options 🤔

🛠️ Handle Materials:
Aluminum
Titanium
G10
Wood
Carbon Fiber

🔪 Blade Steels:
154CM
S30V
Damascus
Compatible with Wave Alpha Magnacut
Compatible with Wave Plus 420HC

The only way I could improve this further would be to get a custom S35VN serrated blade & get the Batch 002 Darkside adjustable plier head

Thanks for reading my post. Have a good one

Was thinking about picking this stanley multitool up, untill I realized it uses 2cr13 steel. Let's be honest here for 17 euros you can do a lot better steels, those 17 euros are mainly just for the brand name and nothing else, the blades edge will dull after first 3 cuts while the saw really cant cut anything, dont see a point of the file if it cant file metal. If anyone has this multitool id like to know your feedback.

My latest piece came in this afternoon, so I wanted to show off my collection. I have carried every day since college starting with my PST. Now my EDC is usually a Charge TTi, but sometimes I switch it up with a T4 and a Mini Tool, or sometimes just my Signal. I have been team Leatherman since day 1, a Swiss Army knife is the only non-Leatherman I have ever carried.

The collection is stored in the Kobalt mini toolbox and base from Lowes. The Harbor Freight toolbox is better, but they don't make the base.

The Top shelf are my limited editions or rarer tools. Second drawer are the minis, micras, and squirts. The third drawer is the carry rotation, and the fourth drawer are some of the older tools retired from carry. The fifth drawer are spares, and the bottom drawer are the cases. No shelf queens here, everything is carried or will be carried eventually. Next up is to add a hammer to one of my Charges. There are a few Squirts that I want to pick up, but otherwise I am really happy with what I have.

I found this group to be quite helpful so figured I’d give back to anyone needing some comparison photos of these guys. This may be one of the geekier posts I’ve made!

The Victorinox Spirit MX clip feels like next level craftsmanship and precision, and will be a regular/daily in my pocket for sure. I do wish the blade was longer and that it has a serrated blade. The closed opening of all extraneous tools seems like what all of these should do and the LM that don’t feel a step behind. I think I prefer the file on the LM but happy to be proven wrong.

The only downside is it almost feels too nice and polished to beat on it despite the warranty. Funny enough I randomly just found a Huntsman that was gifted 15 yrs ago and never used so that needs to be put to use as well.

The Charge will likely be in my bag due to the bit extension ability and overall feel. It’s obviously nearly identical to the Wave+ but as I got both on sale, I think I’ll rate the Charge a little higher with better steel on the primary blade and the gut hook. The titanium is interesting aesthetically and perhaps for grip but just adds additional thickness. If you’re on the fence don’t choose this over the Wave for perceived reduced weight imo. It is a bit chonky in depth vs Spirit MX.

I can see why the Wave+ is the bestseller. It just does everything well. The scissors on Wave/Charge are smaller than I’d expect. In my case the Charge matches and exceeds the Wave for a very similar cost since I got the Charge on sale. Had I not got them for a similar price I wouldn’t pay the original price over the Wave.

The Surge is a beast and if I was working in a trade I’d keep it. But the weight and size means it’d likely stay in a bag and if I’m at home, I’ll reach for larger tools anyway. Love the replaceable T-shank blade. I can see adding this if I find one on sale. There’s something reassuring about its size and heft.

I welcome any input if you have experience using any of them and if you’d make different choices. Note - I didn’t consider the Arc due to the cost, nor the Swiss Tool full size series due to the size. At the end of the day, I need these to be portable for my needs or I know I’ll leave them at home.

Primary uses: DIY, homeowner stuff, daily carry, IT, biking, hiking, and just generally appreciate well made tools and equipment.

Picked up a mint surge for €90, using it the last couple of weeks and took the wave plus out today, it feels like a toy in comparison but you definitely feel the weight difference, you always know you have the surge on you

This is very well done. You don't even know it's there and doesn't interfere with using the scissors at all. I somewhat expected the magnet to grab the scissors and kinda be a bit fidgety...nope...not at all...a flawless execution really. Kristen Van Patten dropped in a couple of bonus goodies with my order a holder for bits/extender/ratchet that allows you to put them on a keyring. There's also an emergency whistle. I wish I would have thought to mention the whistle on the Signal post. I traded out the stock whistle and still ended up with a whistle. Everything I ordered dropped right in, fit, and worked perfectly. I'd definitely recommend Kristen Van Patten for any of the Leatherman mods offered.

Traded the whistle for bit storage and outside accessible Victorinox style tweezers. Traded the sharpener for outside accessible bit storage. Got a bunus thumb stud and magnet for the 1/4" bit holder on the carabiner.

The magnet for the 1/4" driver makes night and day difference using the ratchet driver.

There are actually three of em in this photo. One in the tool, one on the board, and one in the sleeve. I came from an Arc to Captain Crunch. I actually used the eyeglasses bit. Kristen Van Patten has a simple inexpensive solution for tools without the eyeglasses bit holder. It's basically a flat bit with a socket in it for the eyeglasses bit. I'm not associated with Kristen Van Patten or anything. These are just some really good products that I thought this community would appreciate.