[geeks] Multitools?

[Nadine Miller]

On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 12:08:49PM -0500, Chad McAuley wrote:
> So what do you guys use/like as far as multitools are concerned?

I have a Leatherman Wave (somewhere).  I usually keep it in my bag/ 
backpack instead of "on me".

I had a Leatherman Micra (given for Christmas by a boss); that was  
lost to TSA in LV after they missed it @  Dulles.  It lasted about 5  
years, so that's pretty good.  I carried it all the time in my pocket.

I bought a Gerber Clutch last year before our motorcycle trip during  
the summer.  It's really *stiff*; the torx that hold it together look  
over-torqued to me.  I got it because it has pliers instead of  
scissors, but still fits in the front pants pocket. I may try  
loosening it up a tad.  It was intended for something to always have  
on me while riding so I didn't have to crack open the bags to get out  
the full tool bag.  I also use it around the house instead of digging  
out "big tools" (outside in 107F heat in the shed) to crack loose  
screws that are torqued too tight for a skinny micro screwdriver--like  
board screws in a PC, etc.  Being able to use the Clutch in an "L"  
shape makes those easy.

=Nadine=