Best Work Tool

Leatherman123 · **on:** September 24, 2007, 04:26:00 PM

Just wondering the peoples opinion of the best work tool.

665ae · **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2007, 06:40:21 PM

What kind of work? Depending on the type of work, I'd probably take different tools.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2007, 10:23:42 PM

For construction work

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2007, 10:31:33 PM

J-Sews has a couple of brother in laws that do construction- I think one is a plumber and the other is an electrician (?) and they seem to be big fans of the Core. I think maybe he may have converted them to different tools, but it's been a while since he updated us on what those two were using!

Maybe he'll be nice and fill us in!

Def

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #4 on:** September 24, 2007, 10:48:34 PM

Quote from: Defender on September 24, 2007, 10:31:33 PM

J-Sews has a couple of brother in laws that do construction- I think one is a plumber and the other is an electrician (?) and they seem to be big fans of the Core. I think maybe he may have converted them to different tools, but it's been a while since he updated us on what those two were using!

Maybe he'll be nice and fill us in!

Def

It's just got to be the swisstool, it simply does not matter what you throw at it, it will get the job done, and look beautiful while doing it ;D

J-sews · **Reply #5 on:** September 25, 2007, 02:28:03 AM

Yessir, my two enormous Brother-in-Laws are now die-hard Core fans. Both are in the plumbing trade, mostly on new commercial construction projects. They use a multitool more in one month than I will use in a year. The Core has everything they need, and nothing they don't:

heavy-duty construction
long length screwdrivers
large knife, saw, and file
easy access to blades, even with large fingers/no fingernails

But like we all know, what works best for one guy may not be best for another.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #6 on:** September 25, 2007, 02:34:18 AM

I agree, just like there are some loony people out there that think they only need one tool!

Def

J-sews · **Reply #7 on:** September 25, 2007, 02:36:15 AM

Quote from: Defender on September 25, 2007, 02:34:18 AM

I agree, just like there are some loony people out there that think they only need one tool!

Def

Send 'em here; we'll cure them of that right quick!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #8 on:** September 25, 2007, 02:38:16 AM

Or those even stranger people that don't carry a multitool or even a SAK! Hard to believe these folks can even exist these days...

Def

Leatherman123 · **Reply #9 on:** September 25, 2007, 02:40:12 AM

I was in Boston today and I sware 1 out of every 5 people had a leatherman wave or a swisstool in the annoying cordura sheath

Viper · **Reply #10 on:** September 25, 2007, 02:41:53 AM

Better than having nothing!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #11 on:** September 25, 2007, 02:44:12 AM

That's nice to know. Around here you see maybe one in 50 or so that has a multitool on their belts. It's kind of depressing actually!

Def

Viper · **Reply #12 on:** September 25, 2007, 02:52:28 AM

I've only seen one person with a Swisstool, it was on a lunch break last summer, he looked like he worked in construction.

I've seen numerous people with numerous proffessions with Leathermans, but I'm not sure which time, judging by the cases, mostly PSTs and Waves. The owner of a band store I go to has one even!

I've seen 2 or 3 Gerbers, not sure if they were tools or knives though.

I don't think I've ever seen a SOG though....

Most people probably just have a lockblade or a Swiss Army Knife.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #13 on:** September 25, 2007, 02:59:13 AM

It's funny, when I used to interview people I used that as a criteria for rating them. Anyone carrying a real SAK or multitool got hired almost on the spot. Anyone carrying a tactical folder, gentleman's knife or knockoff got put in the maybe pile, and folks who came in empty handed had to convince me they were worth hiring.

My explanation is that anyone who carries a multitool or SAK is a hands on, versatile person that seems better likely to handle a variety of situations, and therefore be a better asset to the company than folks with knowledge or experience in one area.

Def

J-sews · **Reply #14 on:** September 25, 2007, 03:02:35 AM

What if the guy had two multitools on his belt and a SAK in his pocket?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #15 on:** September 25, 2007, 03:05:36 AM

We didn't give him keys to the Executive Washroom- he obviously didn't need them!

Def

J-sews · **Reply #16 on:** September 25, 2007, 03:10:38 AM

Not to worry, I'm not looking for a job at the moment anyhow.

MacTech · **Reply #17 on:** September 26, 2007, 04:09:16 AM

Quote from: Defender on September 25, 2007, 02:38:16 AM

Or those even stranger people that don't carry a multitool or even a SAK! Hard to believe these folks can even exist these days...

Def

One of the guys at the Quiznos sub shop next to us is constantly borrowing my tools (no multis, just my cheap, dedicated loaners), he's responsible with them, they're not abused or misused, however I have started dropping hints that he should just buck up and buy an inexpensive/affordable multi, like a Gerber 400/600 or the Leatherman Fuse, he usually needs pliers or screwdrivers, but he does make it up to us by giving us free beverage refils all day, I could buy a drink in the morning and go over all day until closing getting constant refils

he really needs a good basic Multi though....

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #18 on:** September 26, 2007, 04:24:03 AM

Drop a NIB Kick in his hand and you maybe good for a couple subs AND refills!

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #19 on:** September 26, 2007, 08:40:08 PM

I agree with the Kick! It's really my favorite user. Inexpensive, light, and just the tools you're sure to use

Makes a good gift!

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