Les Stroud Multitool

[Goatlord666]

 

[Nhoj]

That looks bad. Two files, a poor philips driver, and you lose a straight driver for the robertson. Also inside accessible tools and I don't see any locks.

[jerseydevil]

Those pics don't exactly inspire confidence in this sucker..... 

[captain spaulding]

Those pics don't exactly inspire confidence in this sucker..... 

exactly what I was thinking.

[Philthy]

Those pics don't exactly inspire confidence in this sucker..... 

Agreed and at it's core it looks a lot like many other Chinese multi tools.

[Dem]

Yeah, the most promising thing about that is that it's probably made in China and maybe we'll see the Robertson bits mass produced to the point where I can pick some up for mods .

Dem

[AimlessWanderer]

  That looks horrendous 

Where's Landrew .... ?

[Etherealicer]

 

[Lynn LeFey]

Also, that can opener isn't going to work on that location on the tool. I've used enough cheapos to know that the handle will prevent it from hooking on the rim of the can where it is.

And oh, look... a fish scaler. Yay.

[Etherealicer]

And oh, look... a fish scaler. Yay.

Actually, on a outdoor/wilderness/survival MT that makes more sense than a screwdriver (and a can-opener) if you ask me.

[Lynn LeFey]

I disagree 100%.

What are the odds of coming across salvageable mechanical stuff, or having to remove screws to get into shed/building versus catching a dinky fish that you couldn't just cook and peel the skin off of?

Anyone carrying this tool is NOT going to be in the frickin' arctic. They're going to be in a location where human cast-offs are common. I'd go so far as to say ubiquitous.

This is NOT an actual survival MT, and anyone who thinks it is is risking serious trouble. Is it better than nothing? Sure. Would YOU pack it into the arctic? Or really anywhere but the glovebox of a car?

And finally... I have never, not EVER, in my ENTIRE life needed to scale a fish. I have CAUGHT fish, and any one that was too small to cook and skin after cooking was filleted. Even if i DID need to scale a fish, I don't think this version of a scaler is very good. Or really, good at all.

If this were a more serious tool, I might agree that a fish scaler was useful, but then I might also ask why you can't just use the saw to scale the fish, making the scaler a POS worthless slot-wasting joke. Its inclusion here is for the same reason it's included on most every cheap knock-off. Filler.

[ducttapetech]

I disagree 100%.

What are the odds of coming across salvageable mechanical stuff, or having to remove screws to get into shed/building versus catching a dinky fish that you couldn't just cook and peel the skin off of?

Anyone carrying this tool is NOT going to be in the frickin' arctic. They're going to be in a location where human cast-offs are common. I'd go so far as to say ubiquitous.

This is NOT an actual survival MT, and anyone who thinks it is is risking serious trouble. Is it better than nothing? Sure. Would YOU pack it into the arctic? Or really anywhere but the glovebox of a car?

And finally... I have never, not EVER, in my ENTIRE life needed to scale a fish. I have CAUGHT fish, and any one that was too small to cook and skin after cooking was filleted. Even if i DID need to scale a fish, I don't think this version of a scaler is very good. Or really, good at all.

If this were a more serious tool, I might agree that a fish scaler was useful, but then I might also ask why you can't just use the saw to scale the fish, making the scaler a POS worthless slot-wasting joke. Its inclusion here is for the same reason it's included on most every cheap knock-off. Filler.

The saw is too sharp for scaling a fish. A scaler is for when you when you still want the skin but not the scales. Kinda like a chicken. I still want the skin on it, but not the feathers.
Now this fish scaler on the other hand is not that great and is kinda just a filler. But would be a than a tin opener in the middle of no where, unless you happen to have a couple of cans tuna with you.

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[comis]

Those pics don't exactly inspire confidence in this sucker..... 

+1

I wish the more outdoor related tools are larger in proportion, such as the wood saw or the blade.  Or add in more relevant tools, such as the awl or the chisel.  And if the blade could be opened one-handed, even better.  But at the least, there are the small ferro rod and flashlight included, otherwise it might be seen as another so-so new MT entry.

[rdub934]

My biggest problem with this tool is that it is nothing we haven't seen before. Being late to the game usually has an advantage of being able to look at your competition and evaluating what works, what is popular, and what's not. It does not even look like any of the tools lock. All the tools are inside the tool. Everything looks small (except the can opener). This just looks similar to the Gerber suspension, which, to be fair, is a really popular tool. But the Suspension has issues and it has a lot of critics.

I don't think this tool is anything special. Camillus had an opportunity to raise the bar, but they did not. At least not in design.

[dks]

I find it ironic that Bear Grylls', who only uses a knife, multitools seem to be better than Les Stroud's, who actually uses a multitool in his show...

[Etherealicer]

I disagree 100%.

What are the odds of coming across salvageable mechanical stuff, or having to remove screws to get into shed/building versus catching a dinky fish that you couldn't just cook and peel the skin off of?

Anyone carrying this tool is NOT going to be in the frickin' arctic. They're going to be in a location where human cast-offs are common. I'd go so far as to say ubiquitous.

This is NOT an actual survival MT, and anyone who thinks it is is risking serious trouble. Is it better than nothing? Sure. Would YOU pack it into the arctic? Or really anywhere but the glovebox of a car?

And finally... I have never, not EVER, in my ENTIRE life needed to scale a fish. I have CAUGHT fish, and any one that was too small to cook and skin after cooking was filleted. Even if i DID need to scale a fish, I don't think this version of a scaler is very good. Or really, good at all.

If this were a more serious tool, I might agree that a fish scaler was useful, but then I might also ask why you can't just use the saw to scale the fish, making the scaler a POS worthless slot-wasting joke. Its inclusion here is for the same reason it's included on most every cheap knock-off. Filler.

I think you missunderstood. I was not defending this MT in particular, just stated that if the intention is to create an outdoor MT I find fish scaler an OK tool. I don't fish but I'm pretty sure that there are fish-scalers and fish-scalers, there are probably also quality differences.
For me the purpose of an outdoor MT would be to carry it when you go Fishing/Hunting/Hiking/Climbing etc., none of these activities require scavenging mechanical stuff or breaking into a shed. And except for hunting which will need gun-/bow- maintenance you won't need a screwdriver.
 

[Cupboard]

There's no obvious prying tool? Prying is useful.

[Gareth]

I'm a big fan of Les Stroud, but this really does look poor.  Damn shame.

[Syph007]

Last I remember in his show he carried a LM wave.  I bet he wont carry this new low end tool ever... give me the wave over this any day. 

[firiki]

Goatlord.

There's no obvious prying tool? Prying is useful.

This.

Also, has that knife blade developped a patina already? Or is that carbon steel?
 

[Goatlord666]

I was somewhat hoping that it would turn out better than this. I guess this will explain why Mr Stroud uses a leatherman

[comis]

Goatlord.

There's no obvious prying tool? Prying is useful.

This.

Also, has that knife blade developped a patina already? Or is that carbon steel?
 

I have seen and read a lot of outdoor survivalists do favor a carbon steel knife over other kind of steel, partly because it is easy to maintain a sharp edge and it's ability to make fire with ferro rod/flint. 

I don't know whether this tool has a carbon steel blade or the entire tool is made of carbon steel, but if it is latter, this tool will be a real pain in the axx to maintain.

[captain spaulding]

Goatlord.

There's no obvious prying tool? Prying is useful.

This.

Also, has that knife blade developped a patina already? Or is that carbon steel?
 

I have seen and read a lot of outdoor survivalists do favor a carbon steel knife over other kind of steel, partly because it is easy to maintain a sharp edge and it's ability to make fire with ferro rod/flint. 

I don't know whether this tool has a carbon steel blade or the entire tool is made of carbon steel, but if it is latter, this tool will be a real pain in the axx to maintain.

High Carbon Steel blades can also be struck with a rock causing sparks to start a fire in a real pinch.

[glorn]

There's a file on the fish scaler.

It's a fish filer!   

[firiki]

Goatlord.

There's no obvious prying tool? Prying is useful.

This.

Also, has that knife blade developped a patina already? Or is that carbon steel?
 

I have seen and read a lot of outdoor survivalists do favor a carbon steel knife over other kind of steel, partly because it is easy to maintain a sharp edge and it's ability to make fire with ferro rod/flint. 

I don't know whether this tool has a carbon steel blade or the entire tool is made of carbon steel, but if it is latter, this tool will be a real pain in the axx to maintain.

High Carbon Steel blades can also be struck with a rock causing sparks to start a fire in a real pinch.

To be honest, I think I'd be hitting the rock with the blade's spine. Hmm...

I know carbon steels have some merits. It's just not what I think this tool is missing 

[Cupboard]

High Carbon Steel blades can also be struck with a rock causing sparks to start a fire in a real pinch.

We nearly had a barn burn down this summer because of that, the guy that set it on fire was blissfully oblivious and was still sat in the tractor adding more fuel to it 

[enki_ck]

Last I remember in his show he carried a LM wave.  I bet he wont carry this new low end tool ever... give me the wave over this any day. 

I actually took screenshots of every multi he used in the series and made a list of them all but I can't find it. Maybe I never posted it? Wave, Swisstool, Spirit and Supertool were his usual carry.

[Lynn LeFey]

I seem to remember him carrying SAKs in a few eps too.

[ducttapetech]

He had a Huntsman once when he was in the swamps.

sent from Nate's mobile

[Grant Lamontagne]

Last I remember in his show he carried a LM wave.  I bet he wont carry this new low end tool ever... give me the wave over this any day.

He's probably required to by contract.  I imagine Camillus would not only cancel the endorsement, but also sue him if he's seen using anything else while he has an arrangement with them.  Think back to the Drew Carey Show- at the time he was doing that he was also doing A&W commercials, right up to the episode where he was lost in China and ate at McDonalds because it was the only thing he recognized.  A&W was so upset by that episode that the cancelled his contract immediately even though there is no A&W in China, so he couldn't have eaten there if he tried.

If it's knife or multiool related, Les is probably contractually obligated to use Camillus.  I can't imagine Camillus not including that in their agreement.  Otherwise, why even have a celebrity endorsement?

Def