Multi-tools

ELECTRA · 05-12-2005

With so many multi-tools on the market, I was wondering if anyone has one that they can recommend (for or against).
I'd like one that is light(ish), with good tools and features.

We are leaving for europe in a week and will be doing some biking. I'd like to bring one along for the "Odd Job"

Thanks.

**TeeZet** · 05-12-2005

Hey electra: europe also has multi-tools, you know...

05-12-2005

Electra,

Gerber makes very good multi tools. The company that makes swiss army knives (don't know the name but they are available in Europe) are supposed to make pretty good ones also.

**TeeZet** · 05-12-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cerveza_dude

...The company that makes swiss army knives (don't know the name but they are available in Europe) are supposed to make pretty good ones also.

Kiddin' aside: it's Victorinox you're referring to.
Check this one out...

roni · 05-12-2005

We have one of those rotary multi-tools, a Dremel. It has worked well - Kathy used it with a grout removal bit and guide to take out 1/16 inch of grout from the shower enclosure in order to re-grout it.

Ron

Jacko · 05-12-2005

Did you mean something that requires electricity, like the wonderful Dremel or something you can take with you on the bike trip like the very useful Leatherman?

Click here

**denisea** · 05-12-2005

Our friends who are into biking all use the Topeak Alien Multitool --- click here.

MikeW · 05-12-2005

20 pound sledge.

cuffedlinks · 05-12-2005

Where do you all find those wonderful toys...?

MikeW · 05-12-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuffedlinks

Where do you all find those wonderful toys...?

You're changing the subject, let me ask my wife

thetraveller · 05-13-2005

I have the Victorinox Swiss Tool and find it great!

I comes on all my trips (in checked luggage of course)!

The only problem is I need my Vitorinox Swiss Army Champ Knife; since Swiss Tool is lacking a Cork Screw!

05-13-2005

TeeZet,

That's a sweet knife. Espically for a computer geek like me!

ELECTRA · 05-13-2005

By multi tool, I mean the one's like Leatherman, Gerber etc. I am looking at getting this one:

http://www.leatherman.com/products/t...Ti/default.asp

Great to have traveling, hiking, biking etc. Checked luggage of course.

Jacko · 05-13-2005

I love my leatherman!

ELECTRA · 05-16-2005

A quick "FYI" for those who care.....This is what I ended up getting and I love it, the Leatherman "Charge Ti".

Here is a review:

http://www.equipped.com/lm_charge-wave.htm

PS: it will be going to Europe with me this weekend as we plan to do the "Camino de Santiago".

05-12-2005	#1 (permalink)
ELECTRA life=playa Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA (unfortunately) Posts: 997	Multi-tools With so many multi-tools on the market, I was wondering if anyone has one that they can recommend (for or against). I'd like one that is light(ish), with good tools and features. We are leaving for europe in a week and will be doing some biking. I'd like to bring one along for the "Odd Job" Thanks.

05-12-2005	#2 (permalink)
TeeZet Non-aggressive Dutch dude Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Uithoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 7,783	Hey electra: europe also has multi-tools, you know...

05-12-2005	#3 (permalink)
Cerveza_dude Guest Posts: n/a	Electra, Gerber makes very good multi tools. The company that makes swiss army knives (don't know the name but they are available in Europe) are supposed to make pretty good ones also.

05-12-2005	#5 (permalink)
roni Happy Curmudgeon Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 29,016	We have one of those rotary multi-tools, a Dremel. It has worked well - Kathy used it with a grout removal bit and guide to take out 1/16 inch of grout from the shower enclosure in order to re-grout it. Ron

05-12-2005	#6 (permalink)
Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 18,980	Did you mean something that requires electricity, like the wonderful Dremel or something you can take with you on the bike trip like the very useful Leatherman? Click here

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denisea Forum Goddess Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On the road to ruins... Posts: 7,025	Our friends who are into biking all use the Topeak Alien Multitool --- click here.

05-12-2005	#8 (permalink)
MikeW añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 9,748	20 pound sledge.

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cuffedlinks añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The City of Presidents Posts: 16,003	Where do you all find those wonderful toys...?

05-13-2005	#11 (permalink)
thetraveller into ruins Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Waterloo - Ontario - CANADA Posts: 71	I have the Victorinox Swiss Tool and find it great! I comes on all my trips (in checked luggage of course)! The only problem is I need my Vitorinox Swiss Army Champ Knife; since Swiss Tool is lacking a Cork Screw!

05-13-2005	#12 (permalink)
Cerveza_dude Guest Posts: n/a	TeeZet, That's a sweet knife. Espically for a computer geek like me!

05-13-2005	#13 (permalink)
ELECTRA life=playa Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA (unfortunately) Posts: 997	By multi tool, I mean the one's like Leatherman, Gerber etc. I am looking at getting this one: http://www.leatherman.com/products/t...Ti/default.asp Great to have traveling, hiking, biking etc. Checked luggage of course.

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05-13-2005	#14 (permalink)
Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 18,980	I love my leatherman!

05-16-2005	#15 (permalink)
ELECTRA life=playa Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA (unfortunately) Posts: 997	A quick "FYI" for those who care.....This is what I ended up getting and I love it, the Leatherman "Charge Ti". Here is a review: http://www.equipped.com/lm_charge-wave.htm PS: it will be going to Europe with me this weekend as we plan to do the "Camino de Santiago".