Favorite LM and why?

Poncho65 · **on:** April 07, 2008, 02:39:46 AM

I would say that there are probably more of these around but I am pretty new to forum and just curious what everyones favorite is

I think that mine is the PST right now just because the simlpicity of tool and how effective it still is. But I just bought a LM Blast so I'll

if my opinion changes.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2008, 02:51:40 AM

My favorite Leatherman? What day is it again?

Seriously, I have been enjoying the Skeletool lately, but I often gravitate back to the Charge Ti, in spite of it's discontinued/collectible nature. Had I been looking at it and the AL side by side though, I think I would have opted for the AL version based on cost, as the titanium really doesn't have any realistic benefit over the aluminum handles.

Of course, I have to admit that these autographed models from "The Man" himself are pretty darned close to the top of the list too!

Def

Poncho65 · **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2008, 02:58:54 AM

just another excuse to show off your signed tools

but I would too

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2008, 03:04:25 AM

Yeah, I know... I'm terrible like that!

Def

Leatherman123 · **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2008, 03:42:16 AM

My favorite LM would be the SURGE!! I like the SURGE because it is a LARGE and TOUGH MT platform. The SURGE has every implement that manufacturers leave out. Like an awl, serrated blade, file, scissors, stranded wire cutter, crimper, and I could go on and on.. I say this because in every multitool you have to make comprimises.. But, with the SURGE IMO, you have to make the least amount of sacrifces for tools.. Like the SwissTool X you lose the file, or the LM Charge XTI you lose scissors. The SURGE includes every tool that most MTs make sacrifices for.. What really wins me over is the one handed blades..The SURGE is the best MT in the universe and it would beat up any MT in a street fight!

I could go on and on about the SURGE.. But, I won't!

Poncho65 · **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2008, 05:13:50 AM

Surge looks like a great all around tool but how do you carry all that weight around? wish the blast had a diamond file would be a much better file choice and from what I have read on forum I am not the only one who thinks that. but I can use the file the blast comes with to sharpen my mason chisel. Still I would like to give the surge a whirl big or not.

parnass · **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2008, 06:07:53 AM

Favorite Leatherman tools:

PST
SuperTool
Micra (the all stainless steel version with "USA" on the scissors)

Smitty44 · **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2008, 06:39:09 AM

Like parnass,the PST II,Micra,and Super Tool because of the USA on them,but LM123 has about got me convinced that the Surge might be the all around tool,because its the only MT that can resharpen itself,plus the knife blade and scissors are so easy to get to.

Ret.Chief Smith

Benner · **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2008, 02:51:59 PM

Mine is my BO Supertool, as it is built like a tank and being BO, looks awesome.

I see it as the only multitool in my collection to even slightly challenge my Swisstool (which I love BTW

).

Poncho65 · **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2008, 03:15:06 PM

So many LM so little time . I really like the older ones would like a supertool 200 and sideclip but all these new designs are growing on me as well. I really like all this feedback guys thanks

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2008, 04:40:07 PM

I'd have to go with either the Wave or the Charge

Roadie · **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2008, 04:48:25 PM

My personal favourite is the Crunch due to the brilliantly designed mechanism in it, i love the way the thing is built and exectuted!

However the one that i would chose to pick up and use on an everyday basis would be the Wave (new style) A great combination of tools and the bit adapter makes it very versatile.

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #12 on:** April 08, 2008, 04:44:40 AM

My favorite LM tools are the Micra,original Wave,and Kick

Rob · **Reply #13 on:** April 08, 2008, 05:21:04 AM

At the moment it's the Charge Ti but it changes by the week. It usually jumps around from the Surge to many others.

Hoghead · **Reply #14 on:** April 08, 2008, 06:04:34 AM

My favorite Leatherman tool is the Black Oxide Charge Ti.

I prefer it to the Charge TTI or Charge ALX because I don't like the crimper in the jaws of pliers on the TTI & the ALX. I don't have either the TTI or the ALX because of the crimper, but I do have a BO Kick with the crimper that was sent by mistake when I ordered one without the crimper. I once had a pair of needle nose pliers with the crimper and I hated it.

I like the BO because the black pocket clip & black tool seems less noticeable clipped to my pocket than the stainless version.

I could be equally happy with a BO Wave or BO Charge AL. The Charge Ti has better steel in the plain edge knife blade than the Wave, but this isn't an issue because I carry a Benchmade Griptilion knife with D2 steel as my primary knife.

The Leatherman Charge, Leatherman Wave and the Swisstool Spirit are the of size tool I prefer and have the tools I use. I also prefer multitools that have locks for all of the blades and tools.

I have carried the BO Charge as EDC for two or three years and both the tool and the Black Oxide have held up very well. You can see wear marks in the BO in the jaws of the pliers and the screwdrivers but otherwise the BO has held up better than I would have expected from what I've read on the forums.

I have also carried a Leatherman Micra for more years than I can remember and I like it because the sissors are great and it is small enough that it goes unnoticed until needed. Although I rarely use the knife blade on the Micra it does come in handy when I need a small blade.

These two tools do everything I need but I keep buying new tools for some reason.

crls1 · **Reply #15 on:** April 08, 2008, 06:15:55 AM

For me is the charge Ti, since is the only Leatherman i have...

Carlos

prime77 · **Reply #16 on:** April 08, 2008, 07:33:11 AM

I like pocket clips on tools so my favorites would be.

Charge Ti
Skeletool
PST modded with pocket clip

David Bowen · **Reply #17 on:** April 08, 2008, 10:55:26 AM

Leatherman Charge XTi, nothing seems to bump it out of it's except fo the Wave ocassionally. Still looking forward to when I can get a Skeletool to rotate into my EDC, like with some other people on here, tool weight is an issue.

David

Poncho65 · **Reply #18 on:** April 08, 2008, 04:01:29 PM

Alot of people here really like the Charge line I may have to look into them more closely as well as the Skeletool they look very promising to.

SxS · **Reply #19 on:** April 08, 2008, 05:55:24 PM

Quote from: Poncho65 on April 07, 2008, 02:58:54 AM

just another excuse to show off your signed tools but I would too

...don't make me whip out my Michigan Republican Party member card signed by none other than ...Ted Nugent!

(gosh does that ever burn your average lib's butt...).

Skeletool Cx here also; as I'm starting to realize that the carabiner is very nice for keeping your EDCed items organized or in one 'clump' (as it may) until broken back up (and as mentioned before...it just plain looks good clipped to a pocket).

Dunc · **Reply #20 on:** April 08, 2008, 07:26:11 PM

I like the Supertool and ST200 . I like that size tool the most . The PST is good aswell . I have yet to try a Core but should have one soon .
I love the Charge for sitting watching TV and playing with but couldnt get on with it in the real world , found it too gimmicky with the little changable bits .

Dunc

Tom Munch · **Reply #21 on:** April 08, 2008, 09:00:03 PM

Favorites are Charge & Skeletool because of pocket clip & one-hand knife, but I'm carrying a Juice today for pocketability.

Tom

Poncho65 · **Reply #22 on:** April 08, 2008, 09:23:21 PM

I guess I would also like to know what everyone pairs with there LM (if anything). I guess if anyone carries a smaller LM with a med or larger tool and why the combo?

Thanks again for all the feedback it helps but at same time adds to the wish list

Benner · **Reply #23 on:** April 08, 2008, 09:26:23 PM

When I carry my Supertool, I carry it with a Spartan and a Shortcut, or, together with my "Technogolfer" which is a custom SAK that can be seen here http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,4049.0.html.

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #24 on:** April 08, 2008, 10:13:01 PM

The old Juice KF4 is my favorite... It's just a lot of tool in a small package IMO. I also like the Squirt P4 and Charge Ti. And the Crunch, Pulse, PST, Surge, Kick, etc. etc.

Greg in MO · **Reply #25 on:** April 09, 2008, 02:38:49 PM

My EDC is a Charge Ti and a Squirt P4 on the keychain. The new Charges don't do as much for me, although the Skeletool has certainly got my attention. If only it had a saw it would be great for hiking.

Greg

Poncho65 · **Reply #26 on:** April 09, 2008, 05:21:21 PM

Off subject a little here but Benner that is one great SAK I like the tool choice you chose no useless tools in there at all. The Technogolfer is a great all arounder.

never really been a sak kinda guy but around here it's getting me more use to the idea of having one.

scrappy · **Reply #27 on:** April 10, 2008, 01:11:07 AM

Quote from: Poncho65 on April 07, 2008, 02:58:54 AM

just another excuse to show off your signed tools but I would too

how do I get one?

i see the al selling for the same price as the charge models. seems like the charge was a better deal. I like the charge/wave the most.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #28 on:** April 10, 2008, 01:15:57 AM

The easy way is to meet the folks you want to sign your tools and ask them!

I have a PST signed by Mr Leatherman that I really should get around to giving away sometime...

Anyone interested in a PST autographed by the hand of the man himself?

Def

Poncho65 · **Reply #29 on:** April 10, 2008, 01:57:08 AM

Are you kidding that would be great, talk about a shelf queen. How do you get in on one the forums giveaways?

I salute you for the question

I love the PST anyways, love the simplicity of it yet it's affectiveness. Especially one signed by the hand of the inventor.

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