Multitools- Looking For Another Option
So I got a Leatherman MUT a while back.
I can't honestly say I'm sold. It's got some features that I like, and others that, frankly, I could do without. Also some things that really annoy me, like the pocket clip that is always in the way, and you can't take it off....
It also comes across as very "jack of all master of none" in regards to what it can do- it has *some* weapon related tools, but not enough to be worth it, and after that it can't do enough "other" stuff to make the weapon tools worth the weight.
Which is considerable... thing weighs .6 of a pound by itself, without any other things (like extra bits) that might actually make it useful...
So I've been looking into multitools that can "do" more one way or the other than this thing. I've got some ideas (listed below), but would recommend other options.
>Either I've got to go lighter with the multitool, or it needs to have more use to compensate for the weight.
>I'm not really sure I care either way if it has weapon-related tools. I run an AR with an RDS. I keep most of what I need to fix stuff in the pistol grip. Not like I'll be replacing a barrel with this thing...
>Also, a black finish option would be a huge plus. Never liked a bare metal/silver finish.
Current options;
Multitasker- go all out weapon tools, and forget everything else.
Cons- can't do anything besides fix weapons, expensive, heavy
Leatherman Charge ALX- lots of "do-all" options, seems to get pretty good reviews, comes in black.
Cons- expensive, still heavy
Leatherman New Wave- looks like a great "bang for buck" tool, plenty of tool options, comes in black, decent price
Cons- not quite as many options as the Charge ALX, Not as heavy as the Charge, but still hefty.
I see plenty of guys here with multitools on their kit.
Thoughts on the above?
Other options?
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