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knife vs multitool

#22
i_got_a_mohawk said:
As far as travelling, I don't think you'd manage to get a multitool on flights either these days!
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You're right, of course; that was 25 years ago, when things were slightly less paranoid than they are now. I was traveling all over Europe then, on military construction projects; since I was the Engineer/Surveyor, and usually outranked every one else on the project, nobody laughed at my Swiss Army knife. Borrow it? Yes; frequently. Laugh?:scowl: I should add, though, that Leatherman had just invented the multi-tool at the time; there weren't many of them around. Mine was one of the first. Plus, I agree that some Swiss Army knives are a little flimsy; especially the ones with everything imaginable in them, and if they're made by Victorinox. Mine have always been made by the OTHER company that makes them for the Swiss Army - Wenger. Much sturdier.
 
#23
I have no problem carrying my Leatherman Wave in my pocket. Sure, it comes with a belt pouch, but I don't like them.

I really prefer a multi-tool because I hate having to go to my truck every time I need pliers or a screwdriver for something - which is very often. Like someone else said, it has a knife on it, so all bases are covered.

On a side note, am I the only person who dislikes those blades that are straight from the tip to about 2/3 of the way down and serrated from there to the hilt? I can't stand that. If I need a serrated knife, I need the whole blade to be serrated. The two-part style just wastes part of the edge and isn't useful IMO.
 
#26
I suppose it depends upon a person's needs. I carry a multitool, a riggers hawkbill knife with a marlinspike and a utility knife with me all day. They all get used, because they are better at different things. I never travel on airplanes, and people in these parts view small knives as tools not weapons.
 
#27
I carry tools separate from knives as I like full-tang fixed blade knives which I have many of. Some are small with 2" blades, and some have 12" partially serrated blades with heavy sawbacks on top. I only carry a small 3" folder in my car because of state laws.
 
#29
Bloodhammer said:
On a side note, am I the only person who dislikes those blades that are straight from the tip to about 2/3 of the way down and serrated from there to the hilt? I can't stand that.
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Are you saying the serrated blade on your Wave is like that? Cause the one on mine is serrated all the way?

Oh, I keep mine in a pocket too, pouches are for little girls. And kangaroos.
 
#32
DeathFromBelow said:
Are you saying the serrated blade on your Wave is like that? Cause the one on mine is serrated all the way?

Oh, I keep mine in a pocket too, pouches are for little girls. And kangaroos.
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No, my Wave has one straight blade and one fully serrated like yours. I was just slightly derailing the thread about fold out knives with partially serrated blades being something I dislike. It seems like most pocket knives are like that nowadays.

I've been known to put tools in my back pockets on small repair jobs, too. A multi screwdriver, a small crescent wrench, and a wire stripper/crimper fit quite well in a single pocket, as long as I don't need to sit down. A tool belt is nifty for more intracate jobs, though I usually sling it from my shoulder and set it down where I'm working rather than strap it on.
 
#33
I like the partial serrations for some things. It makes a knife a little more versatile. Normally I never need it but say I need to cut a dowel rod or something similar. I used it a good amount when at boy scouts when camping and building things in the woods. They do annoy me when I need to sharpen them tho.

That being said I don't have any fondness over a straight blade and they are equal in my eyes.
 
#38
I just got a Leatherman Crater C33TX and I'm really happy with it. I would call it a knife but it also has screw drivers as well. Its a sturdy knife, its not bulky, and its perfect for sliding into your pocket. The one handed opening feture is really nice as well. It has become the new work knife/tool.
 
#39
I resurrected that zombie knife thread, so I feel compelled to comment here.

I own 3 multi-tools:
1. Leatherman (the pliars are handy)
2. Deluxe Swiss Army knife (Biggest one you can buy)
3. Random multi that has pliars AND a small hammer on it (this one was a free gift, and the little hammer straight up ROCK!).

Then I own a BIG Boker knife, a folding Gerber, and a folding Benchmade. I use the Benchmade as EDC, but the no-name multi with the hammer stays in my trunk. It's got blades, screw drivers, and other stuff. I don't need a friggin' compass, toothpick, file, or fish scaler. C'mon...

Hopefully this isnt a hate post. I gotta check my steaks on the bbq so it's time to go! Have fun cutting stuff and knives rock! Hellz ya!
 
#40
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