I thought about the Spirit and SwissTool as well, and the only reason I ruled them out was because of the resistance of the lock mechanism possibly making it difficult to open them easily. Otherwise I think the Spirit's handles would be exceptionally comfortable, but if all he'd be able to reliably use is the pliers then it defeats the purpose.Arthritis is one of those terrible, degenerative things that will cause tools that work today to not work tomorrow, so while he may or may not have good use, strength and motion today, he may not in a year, five years or sometime after that. The great thing about a quality multi is it's staying power, and it's ability to be just as useful in twenty years as it is today.Def
If it's possible, then by all means he should try them before buying. Of course, if it's a Christmas gift, that kind of spoils the surprise, doesn't it? Def
Sure thing I will update after Christmas
Well maybe I'll get lucky, I met a guy once who had arthritis at sixteen.
The powerlock would be good for you as it is quite large and easy to grip.The locking mechanism is easy to release as well.Also, if your dad would struggle to get each tool out, you could remove the ones he wouldn't use and fit spacers so there are bigger gaps around each tool.
Just a quick update Def very kindly sent me a Powerlock for my Dad to roadtest.It proved a big hit it has made such a difference to him he is really impressed with the build standard and finds it a lot easier than his original leathermanThanks to Def and Mick Dads chrimbo is sorted Cheers guys
Hi guys Just an update on my dads Power lock .He has "tested "it vigorously half the house has been re-built and every pencil has a dagger sharp point it's real nice to see him able to do things he used to and not be in painThanks Again to all who helped me with tool selectionRicky Crawford