Tips on buying your multi-tool #2
Buying a multi-tool is an investment in itself, therefore you should always find the multi-tool that best suits you. However, DO NOT ever buy clones or unknown brands multi-tools, here are the reasons.
1, Steel material: The steel is usually cheap and sometimes unknown materials, which makes the tool unreliable and less durable.
2, Safety concerns: Multi-tools have locking mechanisms, that ensure whatever tools your using will close and injure you while you are using the tool. In other words, clones and unknown brands usually have weak locking mechanism, in the worst case, the locking mechanism does not even exists at all. Which will cause your multi-tool to work against you, Instead of getting things done, you might get hurt.
3, Repair: Some companies offer warranty to their multi-tools, For example, Leatherman have a 25 years warranty on their products, therefore it your tool breaks during normal use, they will replace the tool with a new one. Clones and unknown brands are cheap and repair is not available
In conclusion, NEVER buy clones or unknown brands, if you considering buying a multi-tool
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Multi-tools brands that I suggest
Leatherman: http://www.leatherman.com/
Gerber: http://www.gerbergear.com/Multi-Tools
Sog: https://www.sogknives.com/type/multi-tools.html
Victorinox: https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/SwissTools/c/SAK_SwissTool?sort=bestRated
I use a victorinox swisstool and i absolutely love it.
This is my edc setup: https://steemit.com/life/@niel96/pk7tbbmxq
You would be surprised how helpful this article is. I have been trying to buy a multi tool for awhile there are just so many options and I can be picky. I actually still haven't bought one because of those reasons. Definitely going to check this and #1 and follow
Thanks! Feel free to ask me in the discussion for advices! Glad that my post helps my friend :)
I believe our US Marines use Gerber Multi Tools which are rare but I found one off Ebay one time :) still have it!
Gerber actually have a wide variety of tools, like all other brands. You can check out the websites above if you are interested. By the way, What is the name of the multi-tool you own? :)
Gerber mp600 I do like Gerber but Benchmade is my favorite considering they have one of the most powerful steels ever CPM m-4
That is a good looking tool! I like tools with black oxide finish, looks great and is non reflective.