r/multitools

Looking to get my first multitool for when i go for road calls at my fleet repair shop. I’m trying to decide between a Victorinox Swiss Tool MX (not the spirit), or a Leatherman Super Tool 300. Just wanted to get some insight on those who have experience with these models.

Does anyone make a bit driver adapter to use the mini leatherman flat driver bits in a standard 1/4 drive?

I don’t want a 1/4 drive for my leatherman….

I wand to use my 1/4 drive mini screwdriver (in my edc) and carry the mini leatherman flat bits because they’re compact.

Essentially, I need a female opening for the mini bits and a male 1/4 drive shank.

Thx

Got my Roxon flex multitool a few days ago. Cool tool, cool idea and all that. A bit concerned when I removed the pocket clip to find that they're using M2 screws in the plier pivot. That is teeny tiny. That's the kind of screws they use to put small electronics together man. My eyeglasses use a 1mm screw. I'm not saying it's a piece of junk but it's a bit off putting. The pivot itself is larger but 2mm ain't much material to keep the head from popping off a screw. Twisting pliers around like I do i'm not sure it will stand up. A loose screw would break pretty easily.

Been messing with knives and the like for a very long time. I've seen screws that small holding scales on or maybe in the pivot on a super cheapo folding knife pivot but for the pliers on a full size multitool looks like underbuilding to me. Leatherman hardware is definitely more robust but I don't know how people are saying they stack up to Leatherman. Maybe it shouldn't be surprising i don't know. Of course they used M2 screws with a much larger diameter head to appear like fairly robust hardware but it ain't.

I assume all the screws are that size but I only removed the one for the pocket clip which is also a pivot screw.

Got a new job doing trail work and it gave me the excuse to get a multi-tool. Any recommendations? :)

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for some advice. I’m looking for a multi-tool knife to keep in my everyday adventure/outdoor backpack.

Basically, I’m looking for something with several useful tools and functions, but at the same time I’d like it to have a more tactical-style blade — something suitable for self-defense or combat, if you know what I mean. Ideally, I’d also like a solid blade lock and a good, secure grip/handle.

Do you have any particular models in mind that you’d recommend? I’ve been looking online, but there are just way too many options, and I’m looking for something genuinely good quality.

Thanks in advance, everyone! 🙌

I've found a swiss tool in basically mint condition, with the leather sleeve included for the same price as a very good condition wave+, though the Leatherman seller doesn't negotiate the price while the victorinox one does. I plan on primarily using them as my drawer multi tool, I don't like going and grabbing individual tools everytime I wanna work on a project and currently I have a victorinox (IDR the model but it has a big and small blade non locking, can and bottle opener, saw, scissors, hook, awl, corkscrew) and a small needlenose pliers in my drawer. I'm not someone who carries tools around everyday due to the regulations on blades so the weight and size aren't big deals for me. I'm conflicted between the two, which one would you guys recommend and why given the availability and price are effectively the same