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What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!

us Offline Outback in Idaho

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    One thing that comes to mind is an outside the tool Cutting hook. Just the cutting hook, not attached to anything. Simple nail nick. pull it out, do your cutting, fold it back in.
    Now I wonder if someone can mod a cutting hook to fit into the newer blade exchanger, and put said exchanger in a Charge??

    Of course, will always say this, all Leatherman MT's need an awl! Leatherman doesn't listen anyhow, why do I even bother?
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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #1 on: June 12, 2016, 10:22:21 AM
    The folding cutting hook would of been a great addition to the Knifeless Rebar. A bit too late unless an MTO'er comes up with a swap-out part to install in such a tool.
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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #2 on: June 12, 2016, 11:46:07 AM
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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #3 on: June 12, 2016, 11:52:40 AM
How about building bottle openers into the chassis or on the back of another tool so that they don't take up valuable real estate that could house something else?
« Last Edit: June 12, 2016, 11:54:38 AM by Syncop8r »


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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #4 on: June 12, 2016, 04:08:24 PM
I do love me some awl :D I also wish LM would put the diamond file on all there tools :twak: It is a MT and that diamond surface makes the tool way more multier :D

Be nice to have a blank chasis to go with on LM online then pick what you want to go in it as long as it fits :drool: Guess a guy can dream :dd:


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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #5 on: June 12, 2016, 05:02:02 PM
    The folding cutting hook would of been a great addition to the Knifeless Rebar. A bit too late unless an MTO'er comes up with a swap-out part to install in such a tool.
The SOG V-cutter can fit in most LM tools, although the lock tabs might make that impossible for the Rebar.
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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #6 on: June 13, 2016, 08:56:50 AM
cobra style pliers!

90 ° angle lockable bit holder (can be done with a dremel, but you know...)


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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #7 on: June 13, 2016, 01:04:52 PM
    One thing that comes to mind is an outside the tool Cutting hook. Just the cutting hook, not attached to anything. Simple nail nick. pull it out, do your cutting, fold it back in.
    Now I wonder if someone can mod a cutting hook to fit into the newer blade exchanger, and put said exchanger in a Charge??

    Of course, will always say this, all Leatherman MT's need an awl! Leatherman doesn't listen anyhow, why do I even bother?

I see the love for the awl every where....can any one explain what y'all use it for?  I don't think I've ever used mine for anything in any of the MTs I've got.
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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #8 on: June 13, 2016, 01:26:01 PM
I did not see the point for the awl until I need to punch holes on a belt and a shoe trap recently. I think of it as a hand drill, and I agree every MT should have one.

I also wish Leatherman has 1/4" hex cut onto the handle. I can be a driver for regular bits on light jobs.


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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #9 on: June 13, 2016, 01:33:24 PM
    One thing that comes to mind is an outside the tool Cutting hook. Just the cutting hook, not attached to anything. Simple nail nick. pull it out, do your cutting, fold it back in.
    Now I wonder if someone can mod a cutting hook to fit into the newer blade exchanger, and put said exchanger in a Charge??

    Of course, will always say this, all Leatherman MT's need an awl! Leatherman doesn't listen anyhow, why do I even bother?

I see the love for the awl every where....can any one explain what y'all use it for?  I don't think I've ever used mine for anything in any of the MTs I've got.

It's great for starting holes where you plan to drill or want to start a screw and the PST one (not very sharp) works for opening knots and doing other prodding work.


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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #10 on: June 13, 2016, 02:35:18 PM
I see the love for the awl every where....can any one explain what y'all use it for?  I don't think I've ever used mine for anything in any of the MTs I've got.

Everything you might be tempted to use the tip of your knife for, but shouldn't.


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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #11 on: June 13, 2016, 03:37:08 PM
Ok, I see that.  I tend to just use the small screwdriver for prying, wedging, probing, and adjusting things.
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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #12 on: June 13, 2016, 09:48:08 PM
    Awl can clean out stuff that you wouldn't or couldn't with most items on hand. Work for a great heavy duty or thick material cutter, for instance cutting a old bicycle grips off, or the rubber pegs on motorcycles, repairing machinery belts in the field, cutting holes in leather, sewing one's uppers/soles back together when the lasting thread burns or wears out, cutting machinery hose (never know what was inside), repairing ripped clothing/tents/packs/gear, crafting make-shift gators in the field, sewing purposes, tarping, many uses! I sharpen mine on the edge and squared edges. There's many a time when you need a drill and all you have is a can opener... hey, you got an awl? Bingo!

    Actually did repair my boots when firefighting in Provo, Utah. The lasting thread was supposed to been cotton, but the duff was 2 to 3 foot deep. Hit a hot spot that burnt the lasting thread off - had a 4 inch gaping hole on the inside step of my left boot.
    On lunch got out a cadaver/triangular S needle, some government nylon braided twine, and the original Leatherman Super Tool. Stitched the boots back together using an awl, pliers, needle, and thread. Was back in operation and that Super Tool saved my job - first week of wildland fire fighting.
    The needle was not strong enough alone to penetrate through the thick lasting, through the uppers, and into the rubber sole. Those boots lasted me several years of firefighting and my repair job, as rough as it was, survived!

    When you need one and don't have one, you'll never know how useful an awl can be.
« Last Edit: June 13, 2016, 09:57:01 PM by Xelkos »
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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #13 on: June 14, 2016, 03:35:06 AM
Awl and scissors should be on all MTs. 
I like the cutting hook idea too.
Bit driver.
A pry tool.
Wrench.  Something like a Pocketwrench II perhaps.

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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #14 on: June 14, 2016, 03:37:36 AM
Not just scissors, but outside opening scissors.


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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #15 on: June 14, 2016, 04:00:59 AM
I agree completely. 100% that an awl should be on every multitool. No doubt.

I just wish Leatherman made a better one...  :popcorn:
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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #16 on: June 14, 2016, 05:06:50 AM
I agree completely. 100% that an awl should be on every multitool. No doubt.

I just wish Leatherman made a better one...  :popcorn:
I was just thinking that earlier. The awl is one of the few inside tools that SOG without a doubt does better than Leatherman.
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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #17 on: June 14, 2016, 05:25:59 AM
A spot for a replaceable utility blade.
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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #18 on: June 14, 2016, 10:13:12 AM
Wave/charge with awl. They should drop the cap opener. Also more toothpicks and tweezers.
Maybe in Wave 3?
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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #19 on: June 14, 2016, 12:03:49 PM
A spot for a replaceable utility blade.

This, I'm not carrying a multi-tool (at least not something like a LM) for the great knife, I just want something that I can abuse (this spring it was cutting plasterboard).

Might be a good mod idea actually, there are a couple of keychain utility knives that could possibly work.


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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #20 on: June 14, 2016, 02:16:23 PM
Cold Steel Tuff Lite is like utility blade but also takes heavy abuse. Also sharpening takes like 15 seconds. Maybe something like that in a MT?
Leatherman:
Charge TTi, AL, Squirt PS4, Surge, Juice XE6, CS4, S2, ST300, Crunch, OHT, MUT, Rebar, Brewzer, Signal, Raptor, Tool Adapter, Croc, Wave, Style CS, Freestyle, Skeletool RX, Micra, Wingman
SOG:
PPP, PowerLock, SwitchPlier 2.0, Paratool, PowerAssist, Reactor, CrossCut, PowerPlay
Gerber:
FliK, MP600 ProScout, MP600 blunt, Dime, MP-1, Diesel, MP400
Bahco:
MTT151, MTT051, MTT121
Knives:
Spyderco PM2, Tatanka, Bug, ZT 0452CF, CS Recon1XL, Benchmade 940-1 and 482
SAKs:
Too many to list here...


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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #21 on: June 14, 2016, 04:04:42 PM
I like the chisel on the Swiss Spirit series. I will probably end up making a dedicated chisel for the Surge blade exchanger.


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Re: What tool implements Leatherman MTs should have but don't!
Reply #22 on: June 14, 2016, 11:04:11 PM
Don´t suppose we all need an awl...  :P

Different people different needs   :pok:


 

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