Looking at getting a multi-tool to compliment my bike tool. I want something with pliers and knife that’s not too big or heavy. Looking at these –

http://www.gerbergear.co.uk/Survival/Tools/Survival-Series-Compact-Multi-Tool_31-000750

http://www.leatherman.com/product/Wingman

Anyone got these or recommend an alternative? Budget sub £40.

I’ve had an older version of THIS in regular use for the last 5 or 6 years. I don’t see the point of spending a fortune on a Leatherman even if they are nice.

squirt

I have the gerber crucial. looks limiting but if im somewhere that requires more then I’m generally near a bike multi tool or stood next to my tool box. Plus the blade is huge and the carabiner (sp?) bit has a built in bottle opener 🙂

I used to think like carlosg until my wife bought me a Leatherman Wave. Had various TRUE and other multitools but none of them feels as solid and well put together as the Leatherman.

YMMV.

slainte 🙂 rob

Both Gerber and Leatherman make some fantastic quality premium tools it has to be said.

Wally mentioned the Leatherman Squirt P4 – 57 grams, 57mm long!

Needed pliars out on the trail last week – co2 pump valve had rusted shut, 10 miles from home, 2 x co2 canisters and tubes – but no alternative pump. The walk of shame is bad news at my age!

A P4 is going on my wishlist for sure. Just hope the economy picks up. 😀

Will check out the squirt soon. Anymore recommendations from the morning crew?

I’ve had a Gerber for years now, still carry a CB10 multi-tool, and only needed it a couple of times – but if I’d not it, I’d have been stuffed.

Like all tools, the premium ones are just that, premium – lovely to use and look at, and tbh not really that expensive if bought as a ‘treat’.

This is mine:

http://www.gerbergear.co.uk/Industrial/Tools/MP600_47530

Gerber Vise and a Topeak Hummer for me.

Vise is small but has pliers and a blade, Hummer has the rest covered.

PaulD

None of the above, just something like this which is good enough for emergency use and means not compromising the multitool.

http://www.justforcamping.co.uk/True-Utility-Mini-Stainless-Steel-Scabard-Multi-Tool_i10037

Leatherman Skeletool. I use it every day at work. Just the essential tools; pliers, knife, screwdrivers & bottle opener.

The Squirt PS4 also has scissors which replace the awl on the P4
Great bit of kit for light duty jobs-don’t expect to undo big screws or cut a tree down with it!Gerber Vise is pretty good too but no scissors

+1 for the Skeletool. Got one for my brother for Christmas, I think £46 from the Amazon, and when it arrived it was so nice I almost kept it. The big benefit over other Leathermans (Leathermen?) is the blade – it’s a decent size. The whole thing is light as well, and can clip on the outside of a rucksack. If it had a 5 & 6mm Allen keys & a tyre lever, it would be the perfect trail tool.

Personally, I have a Leatherman Juice CS4. Have had it for about 10 years now, and it’s as fresh as the day I got it. Quality is outstanding, and also I find I use it more than any other tool for more things. Forget the 25-year warranty though, I can’t see it breaking in 100 years.

If I was in the market, I would probably get a Skeletool.

As for the OP, I wouldn’t want to recommend a specific tool, other than to say I don’t think you’ll be disappointed if you go for a Leatherman of some description.

Gerber over leatherman in my experience.
Go for a bigger tool (suspension, 400) the pliers just work better and take some abuse.
I’ve bent mech hangers straight with them you would struggle with a squirt/vice (which i also have.)
Another useful thing with the bigger ones is the wire cutters, I’ve cut broken spokes off, and cut cables neatly.

Had a Gerber Suspension for a few years and would buy it again although I doubt it’ll ever need replacing, £21 from Amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000EDPT9K/ref=asc_df_B000EDPT9K6983325?smid=A2DJ1KSVII9H6Z&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22242&creativeASIN=B000EDPT9K

This looks pretty decent at £35 http://www.leatherman.com/product/Wingman hmmm

Victorinox Deluxe Tinker? Not the biggest set of pliers but handy for small stuff. Also comes with a decent phillips screwdriver.

Here you goThe ultimate boy’s shop 😀

Multitools are labelled pocket tools there.

Had a Gerber for over 10 years. Still prefer it to Leathermans. It’s never let me down and is still sharp. The pliers are great too.

Gerber suspension – rubbish! I got one as a freebie from a bike mag in lieu of a bike specific multitool, and promptly bent both blades back beyond their designed limits simply trying to bear down & cut a plastic rawlplug to length. Sent it back to Silva UK (gerbers uk warranty bods) and got it replaced foc, but it’s a seriously flawed design. The locking mechanism compromises the blade stops. Shame, as the steel used takes a good edge. The saw wouldn’t rub through cheese though. I’ll stick with my swiss army knife, and crank bro’s multitool. 😕

+1 for Leatherman Wave even if it is outside budget. 11 years old and going strong

Thanks all, I’ve taken a punt on the Leatherman Wingman at £35. It’s decent size with spring loaded pliers and not too heavy. Will let you know what its like.