Because that big (seemingly redundant) flathead is also a great general purpose pry tool
Part of the problem is that not everyone encounters the same problems every day. Some people use awls a LOT. I personally would dance with joy if I never saw another serrated blade in my life, as I find them utterly pointless.
How about the mp800, just putting it there
For a custom tailor made multitool you have to mod it yourself. A Wave/ Surge is a nice substrate for modding.
So the Gerber Legend is definitively out, as a call to various hardware stores in the region confirmed that the RemGrit blades are not available.
Quote from: Etherealicer on July 23, 2013, 08:40:32 AMSo the Gerber Legend is definitively out, as a call to various hardware stores in the region confirmed that the RemGrit blades are not available. Can't it use normal jig saw blades though? Not just RemGrit?
I've also been kicking around the Surge as my next MT to get. I would only imagine that the tools you listed would be needed in more of a survival or camping situation. A lot of people use the can/ bottle openers when they camp. The awl w/ thread loop could be used for numerous applications. I am under the belief that if you don't have it, you may need it one day theory. I think the modding idea would work in this situation where if you don't need or like an item on any MT you can just remove it and add what you do like or need.
Quote from: Nhoj on July 23, 2013, 03:55:04 PMQuote from: Etherealicer on July 23, 2013, 08:40:32 AMSo the Gerber Legend is definitively out, as a call to various hardware stores in the region confirmed that the RemGrit blades are not available. Can't it use normal jig saw blades though? Not just RemGrit?It's not quite that simple, or at least it wasn't for me. It takes u-shank blades with the small hole in the shank for the spring to hold them in place on the tool. I couldn't find any that would work in hardware stores around where I live in Indiana, USA. Most u-shank blades seem not to have the hole, and the few I found which did were way too big. I found some online, but it's hard to justify $10 in shipping for such a small thing. Maybe in Switzerland they would be more prevalent, I don't know.Posted from my mobile.
Quote from: stealth007s on July 24, 2013, 06:37:05 AMI've also been kicking around the Surge as my next MT to get. I would only imagine that the tools you listed would be needed in more of a survival or camping situation. A lot of people use the can/ bottle openers when they camp. The awl w/ thread loop could be used for numerous applications. I am under the belief that if you don't have it, you may need it one day theory. I think the modding idea would work in this situation where if you don't need or like an item on any MT you can just remove it and add what you do like or need.I mean all you say is true, however:1) I rarely use bottles, never when hiking / camping2) I rarely use cans, never when hiking / camping3) Almost anything works as bottle opener and in emergency you can open the can with the blade.4) So far I have never needed a "pry bar" or an awl when being outdoor (hiking, biking, camping).Last but no least) I never camp / hike alone chance is about 110% that my buddy will have those on his tool (as they are so omnipresent)
I, for example, don't like that every single tool has to fold away. For example the bitholder on a skeletool doesn't fold - and that will get the work done faster than having to flip the handles open, fold out a bit driver, flip the handles back etc.