For a number of years , the only multi I had in daily use was a Spirit X , it’s still my prefered work carry , due to high implement density and quality . Only catch , if I carried the Spirit , I “ needed” a folder with a lock , a pocket clip ,and a high performance steel blade , and OHO . I’m getting lazy in my old age , and as a result , reconnected with the Charge/Wave lineage of multitools . In sodoing , I was able to downsize my SAK’s to the 58mm platform. The new Charge+ TTI ticks the boxes , and with the bit card , bit extender , and a little Wera 1/4”/6mm ratchet , gives me a lot more off wotk capabilities . I think the Spirit will still be my workplace Multi , the Charge+ TTI /Minichamp plus bitcards , and accessories , will be my prefered off work carry . If I do ireintroduce a folder into the mix , it will be one of my sub 3” models . At the end of the day , unless their is a major breakthru , this order of battle will remain . By major breakthru , I mean something like a Surge + TTI , with forged and hardchromed plier heads , or some upset of that magnitude . Best Regards,Chris
My one and done seems to change as I age, your needs tend to change I think.
Quote from: OldBoy2016 on August 01, 2018, 07:38:33 PMMy one and done seems to change as I age, your needs tend to change I think.I agree. Needs and priorities change.
Is this discussion limited to tools available as stock, or does it (heretically ) consider applying modifications acceptable?Because the OP echoes something I have felt for a long time, only to discover that tools available off the shelf always have some downsides or are just not complete enough, giving rise to the need to combine with other tools or (heresy! heresy! ) modify... It doesn't help that needs change almost on a continuous basis
We do have to be reasonable with what a MT can do. Good point ThundahBeagle. I'd like to add we also have to realize our EDC does not have to solve all problems. That one took me a moment to figure out and led to me not taking a full size MT with me everywhere.
Quote from: Aloha007 on August 03, 2018, 07:24:49 AMWe do have to be reasonable with what a MT can do. Good point ThundahBeagle. I'd like to add we also have to realize our EDC does not have to solve all problems. That one took me a moment to figure out and led to me not taking a full size MT with me everywhere. Agreed There are many things beyond the capabilities of any multitool, where reaching a dedicated tool is not too difficult...