Tools too heavy?

skylinedo · **on:** September 13, 2007, 05:12:30 AM

I really don't see how you guys say that the Leatherman Surge is "heavy."

Here's what I interchange that Surge with on a daily basis:

I walk around all day long working in maintenance doing odd jobs ranging from demolition to watering plants. For me, these tools feel normal ...

Btw, I'm 23, 5'6 175 pounds (yes, 30 lbs overweight).

Anthony · **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2007, 05:16:05 AM

I carry that SOG (among pockets full of other stuff), and the "weight" isn't a problem.

Now if I'm in my sweatpants or shorts around the house or working in my car in the driveway, I usually have a small flashlight in one pocket and a Juice in the other...no belt means no 1/2 lb tools

Welcome to the forums BTW

J-sews · **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2007, 05:18:52 AM

You've definitely got all the big boys there!

Welcome!

Spoonrobot · **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2007, 05:42:09 AM

Freehand! Woot!

If those are the only tools you carry and use you should try subbing a PST in place of one of them. It will show how relative multi weights are, those tools are anchors compared to a PST. However, compared to a Squirt the PST is an anchor itself.

Welcome to the forums, first post with a picture is awesome!

skylinedo · **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2007, 06:25:41 AM

Thanks much for the welcome! I've actually been a lurker for quite some time.

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Part of the reason for not feeling the weight could be that I wear a thick leather belt.

As for the PST, my buddy has one that he's abused through the years and it's still kicking pretty hard. He's dropped it, scraped the hell ouf ot if and even ran over it. All the tools are dull/worn from use and oddly enough, it's not rusted one bit (maybe his oil-stained hands keep it nicely lubed). It's fairly compact and light but ... the tools dont lock unless the whole thing's closed

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Nah, but I've carried the Vic Spirit for a day. Damn that thing was nice, and had a beautiful *click* sound when closing it. The spirit's serrated cleaver-like knife and limited-travel scissors irked me enough to return it.

Actually, the Freehand just came in today and I laid it out with the rest of its beatheren so I figured, what the hell, and registered.

Viper · **Reply #5 on:** September 13, 2007, 06:41:06 AM

Quote from: Spoonrobot on September 13, 2007, 05:42:09 AM

Freehand! Woot!

If those are the only tools you carry and use you should try subbing a PST in place of one of them. It will show how relative multi weights are, those tools are anchors compared to a PST. However, compared to a Squirt the PST is an anchor itself.

Welcome to the forums, first post with a picture is awesome!

Compared to a piece of cotton the Squirt is an anchor.

665ae · **Reply #6 on:** September 13, 2007, 06:44:36 AM

Quote from: skylinedo on September 13, 2007, 05:12:30 AM

Btw, I'm 23, 5'6 175 pounds (yes, 30 lbs overweight).

Bah! You're still a lightweight!

J-sews · **Reply #7 on:** September 14, 2007, 02:57:50 AM

Quote from: Spoonrobot on September 13, 2007, 05:42:09 AM

Freehand! Woot!

I never warmed up to my Freehand, and so haven't carried it even once. Looking at the picture above made me feel kinda guilty, so I pulled it back out of the box for a second look/second chance.

I still don't like it. Back in the box it goes.

CQC-7 · **Reply #8 on:** September 14, 2007, 03:18:31 AM

I used to be 205lbs I'm 5'8" now I am 165lbs. New Job keeps me in shape.

Sparkey · **Reply #9 on:** September 14, 2007, 02:02:40 PM

I switched from a supertool to a kick...I realized that I didn't need such a huge tool for my current job...all I really needed were pliers, a phillips driver and a good blade...In a package I could pocket...I miss the awl and saw from the super tool, but I don't need a saw now, and I pair the kick with a SAK for the awl. I keep the kick clipped to the right front pocket and the SAK rides in the pocket...this seems to work well, w/o a bulky tool on my belt..I'm not a huge fan of belt sheaths, it seems they're always getting in the way or something...but it was the only way to carry the ST. I'm much happier with my EDC now, but the super tool still goes with me hiking or situations where I need a more tools.

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #10 on:** September 14, 2007, 09:22:00 PM

Yeah, I agree that weight is relative. If someone is used to a full tool belt, no MT on the market is going to feel "too heavy". But if you're only used to a keychain, or even a light-weight knife, almost any full-sized MT will take some getting used to. And of course it depend on how you carry it, I need a clip or sheath for anything bigger than a Juice...

hawkchucker · **Reply #11 on:** September 15, 2007, 03:25:26 PM

Quote from: J-sews on September 14, 2007, 02:57:50 AM

Quote from: Spoonrobot on September 13, 2007, 05:42:09 AM
Freehand! Woot!

I never warmed up to my Freehand, and so haven't carried it even once. Looking at the picture above made me feel kinda guilty, so I pulled it back out of the box for a second look/second chance.

I still don't like it. Back in the box it goes.

Well If you ever decide you want to trade the tool let me know I got a ton of stuff that you might be intersested in trading for.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #12 on:** September 15, 2007, 04:51:21 PM

In case anyone is interested, someone here went to a bit of effort to weigh all the tools in his collection, and list them in both grams and ounces...

http://www.multitool.org/news/latest/comparative-multitool-weights.html

Def

J-sews · **Reply #13 on:** September 15, 2007, 04:58:02 PM

Quote from: Defender on September 15, 2007, 04:51:21 PM

In case anyone is interested, someone here went to a bit of effort to weigh all the tools in his collection, and list them in both grams and ounces...

http://www.multitool.org/news/latest/comparative-multitool-weights.html

Def

Thanks, but we prefer to get our information from reputable sources.....

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #14 on:** September 15, 2007, 05:00:10 PM

Now where did I put that ban button.... gotta finish writing your name on it...

Def

CQC-7 · **Reply #15 on:** September 15, 2007, 07:43:24 PM

Ban button, is that like the EASY button?

skylinedo · **Reply #16 on:** September 18, 2007, 09:11:20 AM

Well, I'll tell you one thing. The Freehand's heavier than the Surge. Holy damn this thing I can actually feel it slowing me down ha. Must trudge on ...

J-sews · **Reply #17 on:** September 19, 2007, 04:08:10 AM

I'll bet the head alone outweighs most medium-size tools

665ae · **Reply #18 on:** September 19, 2007, 07:07:34 AM

I was shocked when I saw the Freehand in a store. It's freaking huge!!!!

skylinedo · **Reply #19 on:** September 19, 2007, 07:59:59 AM

Yeah its the biggest one Gerber has to offer. Today I almost fell into the hole I was digging b/c of the Freehand

665ae · **Reply #20 on:** September 19, 2007, 06:24:03 PM

I wonder if you could sue Gerber when you develop back problems from carrying that thing???

J-sews · **Reply #21 on:** September 20, 2007, 04:37:18 AM

There is an optional sheath with fold-down wheels like airport luggage has. Might be worth considering. :grin:

tango44 · **Reply #22 on:** September 20, 2007, 06:35:14 PM

Try a smaller tool for a day and then you will see!

MacTech · **Reply #23 on:** September 23, 2007, 04:17:30 AM

It's amazing how much larger the FreeHand is than the Surge....

I EDC a Surge and don't even notice it's weight, it's got just the right array and amount of tools for me, the "weight" is a non-issue, I could see how the FreeHand might be a tad EDC-Hostile though....

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #24 on:** September 23, 2007, 01:49:45 PM

Bigger than the Surge? Now you guys have my attention! I think I may have to bump the Freehand up a bit on the list! :grin:

Def

skylinedo · **Reply #25 on:** September 24, 2007, 02:11:06 AM

I think I'm sorta getting stronger in my right leg. That's ok b/c I have to match my clutch leg's strength. Going up the stairs with the Freehand in my HAND makes ascension MUCH easier

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