Best multitool under $100

[snapping turtle]

I have two leathermen now. One was a gift and one was purchased off ebay. One is a PST and the other a regular. The PST was the ebay purchase for less than 15 dollars.

Had a gerber multitool and loved it also. Someone liked it more while doing an install and I have it no more. I liked it when I was using the pliers alot. a quick flick of the wrist and needle nose and wire cutter/stripper.

 

[MrSmitty]

Gerber 400, or 600 bar none!

 

[chibicascade]

I have a Leatherman Supertool 300. It's nice, but a little big to carry around all the time. Other than that, I just have a Swiss army knife on me all the time. Leatherman stays in the glove box.

 

[dascollector]

I'm a multitool geek, and have a lot of models available on the market now. My favorite, after years of use is the Leatherman Wave from a bang for the buck perspective. I own three, both the first model and the more recent with the changeable bit. The Charge is also nice, although more expensive for very similar functionality.

I've found that when I buy Gerbers, I give them to friends. They're decent, but they don't feel as high quality, and if I have a Gerber and a Wave both in reach, I reach for the Wave.

The new Sidekick looks like a decent option if you want to buy two tools for your budget amount - that's a nice way to go, as you can leave one in your car and haul one around (that's why I have so many Waves!)

 

[indysims]

I have carried a Skeletool for 3 years now and I just broke it yesterday trying to twist something with the pliers. I seem to use it every day for something and think it has the right amount of tools. Plus being a college student the bottle opener comes in very handy.

I will be sending it in today for warranty. It will be greatly missed for the couple of weeks that I will be without it. I also sent them an email asking if I could upgrade to the CX version. Will have to see what they say on that.

Any update on this?

 

[Mounty09]

Any update on this?

I was lazy and didn't send it until this past monday. They did email me back and said they cannot upgrade me to the cx.

 

[TAT7]

I know I'm going to get eatin up by this, and just as a disclaimer I too have broken many Gerber multi-tools, but my last unit issued these demo Gerbers and they seem to be built better and I have yet to break one (I have 2 thanks to your tax dollars)

 

[billyboyr6]

I really like my kershaw A100 multi tool. Good quality, and it has vise-grips built in. Very handy tool.

 

[eric001]

I've never been sorry that I got a Leatherman Surge--think I paid about $70 or so for mine and it's never let me down.

 

[minuteman32]

Can't go wrong with one of these; SOG Specialty Knives & Tools - Multi-tools
I have these; SOG PowerLock EOD Multi Tool With Black Oxide Finish From SOG Specialty Knives & Tools & SOG PowerLock EOD Multi Tool With V-Cutter & Black Oxide Finish From SOG Specialty Knives & Tools

 

[AD Marc]

You buy a multitool instead of a swiss army knife mainly for the pliers.

The SOG Powerlock has the best pliers.

I keep one on my batbelt at work and have used the pliers to cut chainlink fence, and even to spread interior doors.

 

[Dead Duck]

Not sure what these multitools are going for now days but I know, they've got to be under 100 bucks.

You pay any more, then you are desperate......or blind.

 

[bobbittle]

Sorry for the lack of any update, sorta forgot about this post.

I ended up getting a Skeletool CX from Amazon.

The damn thing BROKE less than an hour out of the package (see pic below of someone else's, same thing happened to mine.)

Sent back to Leatherman, received back within a week with a new one.

Now I'm having issues with the screwdriver bits not staying securely in place.

I typically use this multiple times per day at work and don't really want to hassle with sending it back in for repair/replacement.

I have carried a Skeletool for 3 years now and I just broke it yesterday trying to twist something with the pliers. I seem to use it every day for something and think it has the right amount of tools. Plus being a college student the bottle opener comes in very handy.

I will be sending it in today for warranty. It will be greatly missed for the couple of weeks that I will be without it. I also sent them an email asking if I could upgrade to the CX version. Will have to see what they say on that.

 

[indysims]

The damn thing BROKE less than an hour out of the package (see pic below of someone else's, same thing happened to mine.)
Sent back to Leatherman, received back within a week with a new one.
Now I'm having issues with the screwdriver bits not staying securely in place.

A pocket multitool, especially one under $100, is meant for light/medium duty. If you require something out of your pliers that is demanding enough to break them, you need to get a real tool for the job, or a much more expensive, beefier, full size multitool.

As far as the driver bits, are you getting them in all the way? Is the spring release latch working properly? They should very clearly snap into the end and the catch should bite down on the notch in the center of the bit.

 

[practicaltactical]

Leatherman OHT $62-$80 all one handed deployment!

 

[Mackey]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/72581151/20121115_203733.jpg

gerber tool. black oxide over stainless steel. i paid cost but i think retail is like 60 or so. not seen heavy use but i use it at the range often.

???

 

[mammynun]

another vote for the Leatherman Wave

 

[rjstew317]

I've had my wave for about 12 years now and it still rocks! I've put it through some hard use as a remodel contractor and it has defiantly saved my butt a time or two. I wouldn't hesitate to buy the wave again.

 

[Justin Case]

I have a Leatherman Super Tool 300. The only issue I have with it is the weight. Too heavy and too big for pocket carry. It is best to carry it on a belt. That being said, it's a keeper!

 

[rriggs92]

just bought a gerber diesel last week, i love it so far just wish i had more things to do to use it for