Help me choose!

[Benner]

Hi all,

I am looking to buy a multitool for use as a police officer.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,89.msg769.html#msg769

The weight of a MT on a duty belt ( whether you carry a weapon or not ) is not going to make any difference at all, go for a tool that can also serve as a backup weapon - either as a blade , small baton jab , come along aide or fist re-enforcement tool , the Spirit is ok for off duty carry , but on duty you need something that is really multi purpose !  You're a police officer not a maintenance man or truck driver, get the right tool for the right job, bigger MT's are better suited for your line of work, believe me I know from first hand experience.


The Ultimate Fighting Multi-Tool - A Multi-Tool and a MagLite. Good combination to have in your hands if something should happen.

In the UK I wouldnt get away with using the tool as a backup weapon

Having looked at all the suggestions I am still veering toward the Spirit. Looks really nice. I dont know of anywhere around here (Midlands) that might have all these in stock to look at, so I dont think its an option really to "try" them all.

I have found the Spirit for £50. Or the Sprit Plus for £65. Seem like decent prices?

Does the Plus come with a larger case? If so I will be best going for the standard spirit.

Glad to see another UK member on here. 

The best place to get a Spirit is from Tim AKA Felinevet www.felinevet.sosakonline.com.  He has the best prices and the best service going.  I have used him a few times without any customs or shipping problems (I am in the UK as well).

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I'll second that, order it through Felinevet mate, and you'll save a packet

[duckman1975]

Hi all,

I am looking to buy a multitool for use as a police officer.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,89.msg769.html#msg769

The weight of a MT on a duty belt ( whether you carry a weapon or not ) is not going to make any difference at all, go for a tool that can also serve as a backup weapon - either as a blade , small baton jab , come along aide or fist re-enforcement tool , the Spirit is ok for off duty carry , but on duty you need something that is really multi purpose !  You're a police officer not a maintenance man or truck driver, get the right tool for the right job, bigger MT's are better suited for your line of work, believe me I know from first hand experience.


The Ultimate Fighting Multi-Tool - A Multi-Tool and a MagLite. Good combination to have in your hands if something should happen.

In the UK I wouldnt get away with using the tool as a backup weapon

Having looked at all the suggestions I am still veering toward the Spirit. Looks really nice. I dont know of anywhere around here (Midlands) that might have all these in stock to look at, so I dont think its an option really to "try" them all.

I have found the Spirit for £50. Or the Sprit Plus for £65. Seem like decent prices?

Does the Plus come with a larger case? If so I will be best going for the standard spirit.

So your from the UK, I have to change my recommendation I would go for the Spirit. I heard one hand opening locking blades gets you in trouble in the UK.

[Benner]

Anything gets you into trouble over here. 

[Gareth]

Hi all,

I am looking to buy a multitool for use as a police officer.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,89.msg769.html#msg769

The weight of a MT on a duty belt ( whether you carry a weapon or not ) is not going to make any difference at all, go for a tool that can also serve as a backup weapon - either as a blade , small baton jab , come along aide or fist re-enforcement tool , the Spirit is ok for off duty carry , but on duty you need something that is really multi purpose !  You're a police officer not a maintenance man or truck driver, get the right tool for the right job, bigger MT's are better suited for your line of work, believe me I know from first hand experience.


The Ultimate Fighting Multi-Tool - A Multi-Tool and a MagLite. Good combination to have in your hands if something should happen.

In the UK I wouldnt get away with using the tool as a backup weapon

Having looked at all the suggestions I am still veering toward the Spirit. Looks really nice. I dont know of anywhere around here (Midlands) that might have all these in stock to look at, so I dont think its an option really to "try" them all.

I have found the Spirit for £50. Or the Sprit Plus for £65. Seem like decent prices?

Does the Plus come with a larger case? If so I will be best going for the standard spirit.

So your from the UK, I have to change my recommendation I would go for the Spirit. I heard one hand opening locking blades gets you in trouble in the UK.

One handed openning is fine here.  It's the fact that almost all OHO are locking blades that will get you in trouble (without a specific reason for having one).  That's why Spyderco designed the UKPK, a OHO slip-joint.

[superdon]

Yes, as I understand it police officers are allowed to carry them (on duty) as they have a specific reason for them.

Have contacted Felinevet and it would only be about £7 cheaper ordering from him, than the cheapest supplier (£50) I have found so far. The exchange rates pretty poor at the mo.

[Benner]

Yes, as I understand it police officers are allowed to carry them (on duty) as they have a specific reason for them.

Have contacted Felinevet and it would only be about £7 cheaper ordering from him, than the cheapest supplier (£50) I have found so far. The exchange rates pretty poor at the mo.

£7 is still £7 and you will also be supporting Tim's cause and the forum by buying from him.

Shipping from him is usually about 6 days.  I've had UK stockists take longer than that.

[DaveK]

Yes, as I understand it police officers are allowed to carry them (on duty) as they have a specific reason for them.

Have contacted Felinevet and it would only be about £7 cheaper ordering from him, than the cheapest supplier (£50) I have found so far. The exchange rates pretty poor at the mo.

Ah - but you get to help sick cats if you order from Felinevet!

EDIt - Ben beat me to it

[superdon]

Yes, as I understand it police officers are allowed to carry them (on duty) as they have a specific reason for them.

Have contacted Felinevet and it would only be about £7 cheaper ordering from him, than the cheapest supplier (£50) I have found so far. The exchange rates pretty poor at the mo.

£7 is still £7 and you will also be supporting Tim's cause and the forum by buying from him.

Shipping from him is usually about 6 days.  I've had UK stockists take longer than that.

Okey dokey. I love cats, so see the point

[Freudian Frog]

I actually hate cats, but hey, if somebody out there loves them enough to sell things that cheaply and still contribute it toward his cat saving fund...

[Benner]

I think it's great to see someone so committed to their cause.  Tim does nothing by halves.  His prices are great, his service is great, his stock is great and he supports the cats and the forum.  He is a top man. 

[duckman1975]

I think it's great to see someone so committed to their cause.  Tim does nothing by halves.  His prices are great, his service is great, his stock is great and he supports the cats and the forum.  He is a top man. 

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