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2011 Multitool Of The Year

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Which Tool Should Be The 2011 Multitool.org Multitool Of The Year?

Gerber Fit
9 (3.2%)
Gerber Crucial F.A.S.T.
8 (2.9%)
Gerber Crucial Strap Cutter
5 (1.8%)
Gerber Bear Grylls Compact Tool
2 (0.7%)
Gerber Cable Dawg
10 (3.6%)
Gerber Pocket Tool
5 (1.8%)
Gerber Survival Tool
5 (1.8%)
Leatherman Wingman
84 (30.2%)
Leatherman Sidekick
42 (15.1%)
Leatherman Style PS
69 (24.8%)
CRKT Range Bag Tool
0 (0%)
CRKT Picatinny Tool
2 (0.7%)
SOG Blacktip
18 (6.5%)
SOG Micro ToolClip
13 (4.7%)
Swiss+Tech Transformer Micro Wrench
6 (2.2%)

Total Members Voted: 157

Voting closed: December 28, 2011, 12:16:02 AM

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us Offline captain spaulding

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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #30 on: December 22, 2011, 02:56:12 AM
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on December 22, 2011, 01:02:00 AM
Ordinarily I don't feel right commenting on the validity of someone's opinions, but in this case you may want to give it it a bit more thought!   :pok:

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2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #31 on: December 22, 2011, 04:23:53 AM
Not much to choose from this year
1. Wingman for price point/value
2. Sidekick for adding mod options
3. Cable dawg for most absurd lack of bang for the most of your hard earned dollars.

4. Balance- best tease, and fake out of online distributors

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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #32 on: December 22, 2011, 06:36:06 AM
I voted.  I'm still torn though, out of all of them I'm not really blown away at all.  I am really looking forward to the Rebar, it looks to be the best possible successor for the Blast and will definitely be the first new model I buy next year.
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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #33 on: December 22, 2011, 06:55:09 AM
LM Style PS and the SOG Black Tip got my vote.
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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #34 on: December 22, 2011, 07:09:59 AM
I'd go with my 3 fav. (excluding earlier winners)

1. SWISSTOOL X PLUS
2. LM JUICE S2
3. SOG PPP
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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #35 on: December 22, 2011, 08:24:42 AM
i pick none.  LOL
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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #36 on: December 22, 2011, 08:27:44 PM
Quote from: David on December 22, 2011, 06:55:09 AM
LM Style PS and the SOG Black Tip got my vote.
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Reply #37 on: December 23, 2011, 02:09:57 AM
Maybe skip 2011 best of and make the Rebar best of 2011 & 2012 before it comes out? Sounds fine

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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #38 on: December 23, 2011, 05:47:37 AM
Quote from: Accujohn on December 23, 2011, 02:09:57 AM
Maybe skip 2011 best of and make the Rebar best of 2011 & 2012 before it comes out? Sounds fine

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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #39 on: December 23, 2011, 06:31:23 AM
My vote is in. :tu:

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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #40 on: December 23, 2011, 11:39:15 AM
I've voted, but I didn't feel like anything stood out to me.
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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #41 on: December 23, 2011, 04:40:30 PM
I gotta say that I've not been blown away with this year's crop either. :-\  In fact the only one form the list I've got is the Style PS, and that was a gift.  Kudos to LM for making low price tools with the  Sidekick and Wingman, but I've been left a bit cold with the execution.  Credit to gerber for doing something as different as the Fit, it's really the only tool that's even slightly caught my eye and I think I'll be getting one at some point.
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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #42 on: December 23, 2011, 05:23:24 PM
Had to go with Wingman/Sidekick. Really the selection of new tools this year was pretty dismal, so LM gets my vote for putting out something with great value/dollar, and not just a marketing gimmick.

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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #43 on: December 23, 2011, 06:06:40 PM
i fink next year is already looking good with the rebar announced.

this year id like to vote for Evils custom Skeletool as the tool of the year  :drool:. if they sold those id have at least 5.
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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #44 on: December 23, 2011, 06:25:43 PM
OMG yes, another vote for the EvilSkeletool

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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #45 on: December 23, 2011, 06:46:23 PM
I went for the Style PS. Great tool :)

 
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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #46 on: December 23, 2011, 11:23:38 PM
Vote placed!Have to agree with the general feeling that there isnt a standout,but my votes went for the PS,the BG Compact(sue me,I like Clutches)and the MicroToolclip.All 3 are sensable,pocketable,sheeple friendly tools.Oh and I have and use all 3.
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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #47 on: December 26, 2011, 03:05:32 AM
Time is running out!  If anyone hasn't voted yet and wants to, they should get off their duffs and vote!

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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #48 on: December 26, 2011, 08:40:46 AM
I have to say; it's much closer at the top than I thought it was going to be. :tu:
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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #49 on: December 26, 2011, 04:49:22 PM
I picked the 3 coolest tools IMO.
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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #50 on: December 26, 2011, 07:10:12 PM
Quote from: kirk13 on December 23, 2011, 11:23:38 PM
Vote placed!Have to agree with the general feeling that there isnt a standout,but my votes went for the PS,the BG Compact(sue me,I like Clutches)and the MicroToolclip.All 3 are sensable,pocketable,sheeple friendly tools.Oh and I have and use all 3.

Oh Yeh these are also UK legal!BIG HINT to US manifactors! :pok: :pok: :pok: :twak:
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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #51 on: December 27, 2011, 01:08:17 AM
Amici,
I went with the Leatherman Style PS although I really really REALLY wanted to go with either Wingman or Sidekick, but after handling each along with the spotty reviews, I just couldn't. I guess I will continue to wait with baited breath for the REBAR to become available here or for Leatherman to offer a superbly crafted tool to equal the size of the Juice S2 with hopefully OHO ability.


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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #52 on: December 27, 2011, 01:52:19 AM
I went with the Style PS. My Style CS got bumped out of my pocket by the Style PS I got for Christmas. I have not had a chance to use it much but I think I will like the pliers better than the scissors. Plus the Style PS has a small set of scissors. The only bad thing about my new Style PS is the tweezers are tough to get out so I swap the Tweezers from the CS into the PS. Problem solved.

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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #53 on: December 27, 2011, 03:37:16 AM
Leatherman all the way!   :multi:

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Reply #54 on: December 27, 2011, 06:16:35 AM
I think a Worst Multitool 2011 might have been a more lively contest. How many for Cable Dawg??? Juuuust kidding:)... I'd buy one too if I found one second hand :)

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2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #55 on: December 27, 2011, 07:02:11 AM
Quote from: Accujohn on December 27, 2011, 06:16:35 AM
I think a Worst Multitool 2011 might have been a more lively contest. How many for Cable Dawg??? Juuuust kidding:)... I'd buy one too if I found one second hand :)
I'd be all over the cable dawg if it didn't cost an arm and a leg! I could make so much use of every feature! I'm pretty choked they priced it like they did. If you (or anyone for that matter) ever finds one under $100 (re: unicorns) I would be MOST interested and grateful. :think: didn't someone actually get one and post a negative review already? :think:


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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #56 on: December 27, 2011, 07:21:19 AM
vote goes to Leatherman Style PS... stealth and stylish.

...well long story :cry:.. only got hold of my #006 MTo CS instead..PS will have need a revisit..
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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #57 on: December 27, 2011, 07:38:35 AM
Quote from: Beerplumber on December 27, 2011, 07:02:11 AM
Quote from: Accujohn on December 27, 2011, 06:16:35 AM
I think a Worst Multitool 2011 might have been a more lively contest. How many for Cable Dawg??? Juuuust kidding:)... I'd buy one too if I found one second hand :)
I'd be all over the cable dawg if it didn't cost an arm and a leg! I could make so much use of every feature! I'm pretty choked they priced it like they did. If you (or anyone for that matter) ever finds one under $100 (re: unicorns) I would be MOST interested and grateful. :think: didn't someone actually get one and post a negative review already? :think:


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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #58 on: December 27, 2011, 09:28:45 AM
Wow, I know I am new to this site but Swiss tech in my opinion is absolute garbage! I got
A multipack of Swiss tech junk for Christmas last year from Costco and 4 of the 5
Tools failed within the first 2-3 months! I was lucky it was from costco cause I returned them for
A compete refund! Just cause it has the word "Swiss" in it doesent make it a quality tool!

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Re: 2011 Multitool Of The Year
Reply #59 on: December 27, 2011, 10:18:02 AM
Just in time for the vote...Leatherman all the way! Style PS def. my nr. 1
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