Free marlboro multi tool

I assume they sell blades separate but haven't looked into it. I don't think so. Leather man don't like seeking spare parts it seems. I have a skeletool that would be better with the non serated blade - but you can't buy then and they'll take legal action against people who sell aftermarket spares. BartholemewH: They have excellent warranties. Fill out the online form, pay for postage to send it to them and they will post you a new one. I've worn mine 5 days a week for 2.

Made in Canada. I have the Wave and a Marlboro special from back in the days, but I rarely use them and often wonder do "professionals" use them or more of a hobbyist thing? You would expect professionals have full sets of dedicated tools for specific tasks, a professional using a multi-tool to get by seems highly unprofessional.

The home DIYers are unlikely to spend hundreds on a multi-tool. Then I can only think of tool collectors buying them. I carry a Leatherman on my Belt everyday, i also have a fully kitted out tool trailer with 'professional tools'. It might not always be the best tool but it can be the most convenient. Fair enough, convenience is probably a common factor. Mine is in the drawer and I use it when I can't be bothered to go get proper tools. I use mine for PC repairs, work, bike riding, skateboard riding, occasional car things.

I basically carry one everywhere I go. Being in a non trade field when I pull out a multi tool in IT I actually come across as more of a professional than the other guys who run around looking for a torx or Phillips. Hey all, I own several leathermans and this is by far the best one.

I saw another comment about the sheath and I absolutely agree that it sucks but they do sell a leather pouch which has been on my belt as a technician used daily for the last 6 years so I would recommend the upgrade.

I have used or owned most of the main leathermans or have sold them as a retailer and the surge is my absolute go to. Hope this helps my fellow ozbargainers, cheers and happy New Years! I carry an old LM wave on my adventure bike, on the molle panel of the tank bag. Super handy for carrying a multi tool on the bike, before getting the tool kit out.

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The scissors are probably the biggest loss, but in most cases like snipping a shirt thread , we got by with a knife. Both Sculimbrene, in his review , and Grayson Parker, at BladeReviews , note that the plier tips are very blunt.

For a full-featured multi-tool that is extremely easy to use and has a wider selection than the Skeletool CX—including scissors, a clamshell opener, a saw, and a serrated knife—we recommend the Leatherman Free P2.

The Free P2 has an interesting and unusual magnetic architecture that allows the tools, including the pliers, to be deployed one-handed. The downside is that, compared with the Skeletool CX , the Free P2 is bigger, bulkier, and lacks the carabiner bottle opener.

To access a tool, press a small tab just beyond the pivot point to pop it out of the handle. But once we got used to it, the convenience far outweighed any downsides. The knife and scissors flip out like the blade of a pocket knife. The knife deployment is not as smooth as that of the Skeletool CX, but it works fine. Even the pliers can be opened one-handed.

In the closed position, the handles stay held together with magnets. But once that connection is broken—by slipping a thumb or a fingertip between the handles and separating them—the handles are loose, like on a balisong knife. With a quick turn of the wrist, they flip fully open into the pliers mode, where a quick grip of the handles locks them into place.

Another flip, and they close once more. You might find yourself playing with it nonstop like we did. The Free P2 has a very nice tool selection. Although we prefer the stripped-down nature of the Skeletool, the Free P2 does add scissors and a package opener, which we found routinely useful day to day.

It also includes a can opener, an awl, a file, a little scraper, and a couple of smaller flathead screwdrivers we needed these much less often, but from time to time, like on a camping trip, some of them did come in handy.

Those extra tools add weight, but during our testing, the Free P2 never felt unwieldy or overly bulky. It weighs 7. It has a nice balance, and the slightly beveled handles add to the overall sleek feel. You can remove the clip easily enough; the tool also comes with a nylon sheath. The Free P2 has received a lot of positive reviews. As nice as it is, the Free P2 is not perfect. As we said, deploying individual tools takes a little practice.

The Free P2 also does not have replaceable driver tips, as the Skeletool does; it has a Phillips head and a number of flathead sizes, though. Replaceable bits are nice, and on the Skeletool they act as a space-saving device, but on the larger Free P2, this is less of an issue.

The cost of the Free P2 could be called a flaw. The Signal is larger and has more tools than the Skeletool CX , yet it still maintains a minimalist feel. It has the same carabiner bottle opener and adds a saw, can opener, and awl, in addition to larger, more robust pliers. The whistle and ferro rod are combined in a single piece that tucks into one of the handles.

Once the clip is moved out of the way, the piece easily comes out. The whistle is loud, and the ferro rod creates sparks easily when stricken with the back edge of the saw. But for a multi-tool designed for the outdoors, the argument that serrations are better for cutting rope takes on stronger significance and is one we can get behind. The knife sharpener is tucked against the back of the other handle. But we were able to maintain the edge of the blade with it. The price of the Signal is typically around what the Free P2 costs.

But, as with our other picks, we consider this to be a lifetime tool. And the Signal specifically could prove to be invaluable in a camping or survival situation. Overall the Signal has a very durable feel. The edges of the wire cutters are replaceable, and the pliers are big. We think there are many who would benefit from what the Signal has to offer.

We tested the two most popular pliers-based keychain models. And for a mini multi-tool with a great selection mix and capability, we recommend the Gerber Gear Dime. About the size of a slender-bodied Bic lighter, the Dime has an asymmetrical design that makes locating specific tools simple. Not all of its tools are successes, but the more important ones all do their jobs well. We also like that it comes in a variety of colors black , green , and red.

For its size, the Dime is quite capable. So it can be used without opening up the tool or having to fiddle with a fingernail notch. We were impressed with the precision of the pliers. However, the low-quality tweezers had very little spring to them. The blade on the Dime is tiny but functional.

It had no problem repeatedly cutting the sisal baling twine. The clamshell cutter is another success. This is a smaller tool in the style popularized by the classic Swiss Army Knife. Along with the knife it has scissors, an awl, two screwdrivers, a file, and a package opener. The Free T4 comes with a belt hook and tweezers.

As with the larger Free P2 , the tools on the Free T4 can all be deployed one-handed and lock in the out position, a feature that not many multi-tools of this style have. The Free T4 has a nice, solid feel to it, and the tools open and close easily. We like the one-handed access a lot, and, as with the Free P2, once we got used to it, the process was automatic. This alone sets it above the competition. The only downside to the tool is that there are large plastic spacers in the body.

For a slightly more basic knife-based tool that lacks pliers like the Free T4 , we also like the Gerber Gear Armbar Drive.

Typically sold at a lower price than the Free T4, the Armbar has a similar tool set and comes in a smaller, lighter package. Yet overall, we really enjoyed using it and found we continually reached for it. The Armbar also has a screwdriver, scissors, package opener, and a bottle opener. The bottle opener is a small tab at the end of the tool that flips up with an easy press of the thumb.

The major flaw of the Armbar is that, other than the knife, none of the tools lock in the open position. This is especially detrimental with the screwdriver, which could potentially pop closed during use and maybe even pinch a finger. But overall, we really liked the Armbar. Its size, functionality, and cost make it a great selection for the person who wants to dip a toe into the world of multi-tools. This knife—with its torpedo-shaped red or silver body and tiny keychain loop at the end right next to the tweezers and toothpick —is iconic.

We love the look and feel of these tools, and have a definite sentimental attachment to the design. Unfortunately, when it comes to the nuts and bolts of functionality, the Swiss Army Knife falls short of the more-modern knife-based multi-tools, like the Leatherman T4 or the Gerber Gear Armbar. We tested the Victorinox Tinker , which has roughly the same tool set as the T4 and Armbar, but it also has problems those tools have solved.

Also, the only way to deploy any of the tools, including the knife, is with a fingernail notch. This requires using two hands, and the tools are packed so closely together that you might reach for another tool just to get them open.

We think the multi-tools we recommend are the best, most widely useful ones available. The minimalist designs are generally excellent. And the company backs them up with a year warranty, as well as a reliably decent customer service experience. We also tested the non-CX Leatherman Skeletool. We also found that the pivot points are tighter, so this model is harder to open and close. This one costs less than the CX, but over time we think the benefits of the better tool will be worth it.