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Old 04-28-2008, 02:34 PM
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I love my leatherman, but i want to get another one. One that is smaller than the one i own. Mine is too big to keep in my pocket, or even attached to my belt. Any recommendations on brands other than Leatherman, for good Leatherman style multi-tools? Im not opposed to getting another leatherman, just wana see what other options are.

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Gerber makes a much better tool than Leatherman IMO. Not sure about the micro models, but the full sized Gerbers are awesome.
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Old 04-28-2008, 02:57 PM
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Another Gerber fan, keep one with me at all times. Dunno the model (no markings on it), but it folds up pretty tightly and is pretty portable.
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+1 to Gerber. my dad bought one about 12-14 years ago. the knife is still sharp and the mechanism still works flawlessly. i think it's pretty portable too. about the size of a cell phone
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Old 04-28-2008, 04:46 PM
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The Leatherman is great for short uses, but their design cuts into your hand - WHY did they make the handles fold so that the internal edges are the grip??

The Gerber is much kinder to your hands....but if you need a small one, there is a Mini-Leatherman that will fit nicely in your pocket, only 2.6 inches long:

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

And the Leatherman Squirt has the handles facing the right way at about the same size:

http://www.leatherman.com/products/tools/p4/default.asp
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