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nz Offline Syncop8r

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Gardening Multitool
on: October 04, 2014, 11:07:02 PM
Not sure if this is the right place for this....

Since the Leatherman Genus, Hybrid and Vista are as rare as hen's teeth and therefore expensive if you do find them, can anyone recommend any other gardening multitools? There seem to be a few cheap options on the net.

My wish list is:
 - fold up like Hybrid, Vista
 - blade lock
 - outside-opening blades (haven't seen any, maybe I can reverse the handles?)



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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #1 on: October 04, 2014, 11:18:07 PM
If you can forgo the outside opening blades, maybe the Paul Chen Multitasker.

Or even the sheers from it transferred to the Gerber MP600 frame.


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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #2 on: October 04, 2014, 11:21:45 PM
Scrappy has quite a few options in this thread here:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44900.msg726570.html#msg726570

No outside opening blades though as far as I can tell.

And the wiki page of the Excalibur Pruner mentioned there.

http://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=Excalibur+pruners


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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #3 on: October 05, 2014, 12:49:39 AM
Depending on the time of year and tasks involved, I tend to reach for either the Victorinox Spirit or Wenger Ranger 14

The Spirit is used for drilling drainage holes in pots and cutting wire for tying in plants or cane structures, whereas the Ranger 14 and a dedicated set of heavy duty secateurs are used for harvesting and for upkeep and trimming of the plants themselves. The only other task to do with any regularity is hacking back plants coming over the boundary from neighbours gardens. I'll break out a 22" machete and either a Bahco Laplander or Opinel saw for those jobs.

I have some large leeks and Jerusalem artichokes that need harvesting soon, possibly tomorrow dependant on weather, so the Ranger 14 might be seeing some action


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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #4 on: October 05, 2014, 03:43:04 AM
If you want to cut any branches that are thick or strong then proper pruning blades are better than the "scissors" style (two straight sharp blades).  Depending on how much pruning you want to do then a set of dedicated pruners with a rotating handle will get the job done with less stress on your hands and wrist and forearm.  Felco are excellent quality, but not cheap.
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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #5 on: October 05, 2014, 03:52:06 AM
I don't do a lot of pruning. I would just like some half-decent pruners with extra tools hidden in there - I don't like the idea of carrying lots of tools.

There are plenty of the cheap 6 in 1 tools from various brands around, all fairly similar. Here is one incarnation: http://www.menards.com/main/lawn-garden/garden-landscaping-tools/multi-tool-pruner/p-1487773-c-10126.htm
I wonder if these are much better: http://flexrake.com/pruning-and-cutting-tools/hand-shears/lrb901-pocket-gardener-multi-function-tool.html



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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #6 on: October 05, 2014, 05:36:13 AM


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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #7 on: October 05, 2014, 08:48:40 AM
Maybe you should look at Amazon.
Early this year I too wanted the same thing - wouldn't dare use the LM trio now  :ahhh

At the time Amazon was awash with gardening MT's. Best thing is knowing Amazon you could actually use it (hard) if it breaks they'll give you a new one or a refund.

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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #8 on: October 05, 2014, 09:29:42 AM
You're right, in fact I ordered something from there this afternoon - one of these:
http://valtev.com/garden-secateurs/ WEIRD video!
Will see how it goes....
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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #9 on: October 06, 2014, 05:49:08 PM
Man. They are rare but if you can hold out the LM variants are totally worth their weight in gold.

I've tried a LOT of other versions and they are just pop compared to the real deal. What you want to do is to find some older shops and dig around, most of my tool collecting fun is the hunt.
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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #10 on: October 07, 2014, 12:25:38 AM
Unfortunately those Leathermans don't really make it out here.


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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #11 on: October 07, 2014, 04:51:23 AM
There is a Vista on TM atm.


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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #12 on: October 07, 2014, 04:57:34 AM
Well I'll be...


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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #13 on: October 08, 2014, 03:27:40 AM
I don't think I can justify splashing out on another multitool right now.

Luckily someone has already bought it.

Oh wait, that was me.  :facepalm:


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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #14 on: October 08, 2014, 04:43:06 AM
I'm sorry bro.

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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #15 on: October 08, 2014, 11:38:32 AM
:oops:

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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #16 on: November 16, 2014, 10:29:33 AM
Better late than never:
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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #17 on: November 17, 2014, 07:21:52 AM
Finally some pics.  :D
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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #18 on: November 17, 2014, 06:36:53 PM
:woohoo:

 


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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #19 on: November 20, 2014, 07:08:41 PM
I would think this Vic would be a natural choice.

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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #20 on: November 20, 2014, 09:59:10 PM

I would think this Vic would be a natural choice.

Try snipping a 1/2" branch with it :)
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Re: Gardening Multitool
Reply #21 on: November 21, 2014, 12:25:42 AM

I would think this Vic would be a natural choice.

Try snipping a 1/2" branch with it :)

That's why it's equipped with a saw. :cheers:
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