6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Excellent EDC (every day carry) tool!,
April 26, 2010 Michael Jackson "-Mike" (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Leatherman Skeletool With Gift Box (Electronics)
-Backstory-
One of the criterion for a great multitool is versatility, and for the longest time I thought that meant more blades, attachments, and enhancements. While that's partially true, that also means a bigger, heavier footprint. When I finally upgraded to the heavyweight behemoth that is the Leatherman 830160 Surge Pocket Multitool with Leather Sheath and found myself leaving it at home more and more often because of its weight, I realized something was wrong.
The reality is most blades/tool-blades seldom see the light of day outside of camping, and the added weight and size only serve to discourage daily carry. Barring camping or novelty, when was the last time you used your pocket-knife's can-opener? Wood saw? Awl? Corkscrew?? Is there anything you absolutely need scissors for that can't be accomplished with a...Read more
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Basic doesnt mean lacking,
May 24, 2008 J. Romero "VTwin-er" (South Carolina) - See all my reviews
I just tackled a 2 hour job with this awesome tool. I was very surprised how versatile it really can be. One thing I do have is the bit set and that helped with the allen wrench fitting I needed.
I say this with the bit set and your good to go for most jobs.
Only downside for me was no sheath included.
Great basic tool.,
September 13, 2010 J. Bell (Gloucester, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman Skeletool With Gift Box (Electronics)
This is a great tool for lite use which for most of us is our only use.
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