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I have had a few multi tools over the years, however as yet not really had a use for them. I have packed one for adjusting saddles and horse gear whilst on the go for a short period of time but wasn't too happy with them.
In the main they are a group of unproductive miniature features with way too many ornaments and toys attached to be very useful for jobs except the most minor of tasks.
When the higher quality tools became available they were considerable and chunky again, perhaps with too many unnecessary tools attached. For a while it seemed that the multi tool brands wanted to make the largest oversized, bulkiest pocket tool available. It reminded me of the mobile phone race with so many trying to pack as much stuff as possible into a multi tool. It became pretty odd for a period of time.
For kayaking trips I regularly carried a little tool kit with what I knew I needed rather than a heavy tool. It tipped the scales at a very slightly more than a pound but I expected it to get used at least once on a longer trip. The kit was normally made up of a small short screwdriver, a set of pliers, some replacement screws, plus some wire. I have just learned about a multi tool that does make sense to bring with me though.
Ironically, they had been around for some time but I neglected them. Some time ago, I had to install a shower attachment but had no tools. I ended up doing it with purely a can opener and a pair of scissors. I made the decision that this would be a perfect starting point for making use of my multi tool again. I sorted through the junk drawer and it appeared later that night, I then remembered why it got stuck there there in the first place. Because it was junk.
Bring to the fore the Skeletool by Leatherman Tool group:
At around 5 ounces it could sit in my pocket without notice most of the time and it eliminated the need for two items from my tool kit. The super thing is that for the campsite where you might need to repair a gas cooker, a metal buckle on a rucksack, the zip on a tent, or tighten up a broken canoe seat; the Skeletool is all you need without any of the fluff.
To start with the pliers are normally similar for multi tools. They have incorporated wire cutters and they cut through coat hangers reasonably easily so will handle the brass wire I carry.
Next the blade, simple to open with one hand using a thumb hole. The edge was so sharp it could slice the corner off a piece of paper with no problems.
The screwdriver attachment is supplied with two phillips and two slotted bits. The bits are exclusive to Leatherman instead of industry standard, nevertheless they do lock into the unit with a spring clip. The extra one is tucked away in the handle and is a friction fit.
To summarise, its well constructed and put together by my standards - I am pretty fussy with stuff like this. I purchased my Leatherman Skeletool at Leatherman Store and they also sell the Leatherman Skeletool CX.
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