Poll: Leatherman knives - should I get one

[82brutus]

So, I have been really loving the fact that the Fuse is a very good size plier based tool and yet, remarkably for jeans or cargo shorts, it is remarkably lightweight and pocketable. 

I can pair that up with an original skeletool CX which has the bit driver but it's partially serrated and so I don't tend to carry it much because I'm not that "partial to serrations"      and it feels like with any amount of torque using the screwdriver, it feels like the plier head would sheer. 

So, another option I was considering was to obtain one of the Leatherman knives with the bit driver to complement my Fuse.  Hoping that when using the screwdriver with these, it will feel much more stable.

What are your opinions?   

[50ft-trad]

I'd mod the Fuse and keep a knife as a knife. Did it with my Kick and it worked a treat. In fact my Kick is knifeless too 

For some reason I like to keep my knife seperate from the complications of other tools. It just works better for me - I hate using knives with are bogged down with other stuff. For that reason I don't tend to mind serrations on multitools, as it's a secondary blade only for emergencies or when a different type of cutting is needed.

Flipside to that arguement though, is it can be quite useful sometimes to have a driver to tighten a screw whilst having a pair of pliers seperate to grip the nut it's screwing into.

[Ashley]

I'd buy a knife and keep the fuse as is. It's one of my favorite multis.

[cerbera147]

You can tell we are a bunch of enablers on this site 

Both posts have kind of said not to bother whereas every vote so far has said definitely get one 

I've got a Leatherman k502x and their cheaper c33x. Both are great knives although the k502x is a bit bulky, which I prefer.


I would recommend getting one if you see a good deal. However, based on your requirements I would agree with Ashley and get yourself a good solid pocket knife 

[kirk13]

I've modded my Bladeless fuse to take a bit driver(and anyway you can get a Fuse specific bit driver anyway,PM me if your interested),so I'd say keep the Fuse as is,or mod it.I'd love to try the LM knives,but no stick with what you've got,and improve it!

[Beerplumber]

I've been looking at the knives as well I really like the k502x.  I'm the same way with the skele it's a love hate relation.  I think onboard spare bits is a great idea which is maybe why i originally got the skele.  Do the knives all have pocket clips?  Every tool should also have removable pocket clips IMHO.

[Beerplumber]

Ooooh check out the e55b on LM's site just missing the can opener which is fine.

[Sazabi]

Ooooh check out the e55b on LM's site just missing the can opener which is fine.

Add a P-51 and you're covered.

[82brutus]

@cerbera147 - This group is definitely about enabling but also a wealth of experience and knowledge.

@kirk13  I'm most definitely interested.  Pm incoming.

[BIG-TARGET]

Go for one of the c33 series!!

[Accujohn]

Havent been able to find mine.... Been driving me nuts.

[50ft-trad]

Might be worth looking at the Buck X-Tract line too 

[82brutus]

Doh.  You had to bring up the buck extract.   I had been looking at those at one time.

So overwhelmingly, the votes were to get one and so I'll keep me eyes open for one of those and maybe a buck and some fodder to mod my fuse. 

Thanks... I think.    

[shecky]

Leatherman knives start at about $15. Not bad for a US made modern folder.

I have a last generation Leatherman knife. Low end model. It's a bit of an odd bird, with some unusual details. But it finds its way into circulation and has been reliable.

[Flying Dutchman]

If you would like my $0.02 on the situation, I say keep the Fuse handy and go get an e33bx or e55bx (Those models are partial serrated blade models, unsure of straight blade exact model). I have both and they are excellent folding knives with sturdy bit drivers and a bottle opener/carabiner. Nice to have bit storage in the handle also.