Leatherman Multi Tools - A Quick Look At Tim Leatherman's Concept Of The Multi Tool, A Different Option To The Established Swiss Army Knife

 


The concept was invented by Tim Leatherman at a time when he was holidaying in Europe. He observed that Swiss Army Knives were up to his heavier duty work and came up with a tool that included a robust pair of pliers, as well as other things a person would be sure to see in a Swiss Army Knife: screwdrivers, a knife plus a can opener.

Other companies before him designed similar tools on a much smaller basis, but Leatherman introduced multi tools in vast numbers. Over two decades later, Leatherman is still the market leader.

Differences with Swiss Army Knives:

The most notable variation between multi tools and Swiss Army Knives is still the set of pliers. Although some Swiss Army Knives are equipped with pliers, they can only be used for easy jobs. A multi tool also feels very different: it is bigger, allowing you to carry it in your hand far easier. The weight of multi tools is possibly a disadvantage: you usually get extra tools per weight in a Swiss Army Knife. Many people have the opinion that the quality of Swiss Army Knives is unrivalled in today's multi tools, so that is a second option.

Which Option to go for?

If you desire pliers, you without a doubt need a multi tool. If you need knives, it boils down to personal preference, but understand that the knives in both multi tools and Swiss Army Knives are in some cases not quite as good as superior knives. Those who depend on knives usually carry both a knife and a multi tool.

If you will use screwdrivers you will want to try out various options of both multi tools plus swiss army knives, because manufacturer's ideas of what is a small or a phillips screwdriver vary wildly. There is different Swiss Army Knives and multi tools that are available with bit holders.

If you require a tool for tough tasks, opt for a large multi tool, like the Leatherman Super Tool 300 or the Leatherman Surge, or even the Victorinox Swiss Tool.

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