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Crimp hardware, grab on to and pull on things, untie synched up knots, clip zip ties, etc.

Pliers - I see pliers as stronger fingers.

A straight edge is so much easier to sharpen and sturdy under aggressive usage. If given the choice between straight and serrated blades I choose straight every time.

Knife Blade - Whether you're cutting cord, prepping fire fuel, opening food packages, cleaning fish, etc.

The tool-to-weight/bulk ratio is perfect. I've carried (EDC) the Leatherman Freestyle (now discontinued) for years and almost never find myself wishing I had more. You can get away with carrying a Leatherman Skeletool for most occasions. You can likely cover 80% of tool needs with 2 tools. While each tool by itself isn't particularly bulky or heavy, adding a bunch of them together along with the structure to support them can add a lot of weight to your pocket, belt or pack. The real trick is to justify the utility of the tools compared to the increase on bulk and weight. However, for most people, a compact multi-tool with a few key tools is all you'll need. A lot of the tool usage has to do with the type of adventure or work you're doing. The remaining tools are almost never used. What I've found over the years is there are really two tools you use most of the time. I've likely used my multi-tool at most of them. I've been on hundreds of campouts and other adventures. I've been involved with the Boy Scout program for decades.

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Fortunately, modern multi-tools are much more portable and handy. The first recorded multi-tool was invented by a Roman around 200-300 AD. For common emergencies and survival situations a few tools stand out at the top.Ĭutting tools have been around since the cavemen. The Top Survival Multi-ToolsĪfter pulling out our numerous multi-tools and purchasing a few others we didn't yet own, we came to a solid conclusion. For survival, we have found the best option.

With that in mind, we wanted to take a fresh look at the modern all purpose tool options and see if we could unseat the Wave as the go-to survival multitool. I still use the same Wave multitool while the other multitools and blades sit in drawers or truck compartments. I personally got my first Leatherman Wave shortly after they came out in the late 90's. I've tried a dozen or more different multi-tools from multiple companies and the Wave holds its ground every time. The blades hold their edge, they're sturdy and they're super useful. We have used Leatherman multi-tools since we were kids and they've NEVER failed us. We admittedly had a hard time writing this article without aggressive bias.

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$145 gets you the knife and a nylon sheath.įind a full list of included “tools” on the next page.Best Multitool for Survival, Emergency, Camping, Outdoors, Work The company is currently taking pre-orders for the tool. Pack the bowl, light it up, and inhale through the pipe opening near the handle. The pipe is machined through the middle of the knife with the tobacco bowl in the center mast of the blade. Perhaps the strangest feature we’ve ever seen on a knife, there is a smoking pipe built into this blade. You’re sure to pull in some looks at the campsite when you bust this bad boy out. Sharpen the stick and don’t lose your knife! Duh.ĭespite the fact that most of the tools on here are overkill, we still can’t help but feel this “survival knife” is pretty cool, even with the obnoxiously loud coloring. The company also advertises the blade’s ability to be used as a throwing knife and lashed to a stick as a spear point, which is a horrible idea and something you should never do. With an overall length of 13 inches, and at 2.5 inches wide, this thing is part broadsword. While 420 HC only holds an edge OK, it is easy to sharpen. Made from a solid piece of 420 HC stainless steel, this thing will resist staining and corrosion well. The Kniper is a 22-in-1 multitool knife that includes a saw, fork, pry bar, wrench, bottle opener, and, get this, a pipe for smoking 100% legal “tobacco” products (see below).

Home » Knives » Multi-Tool Survival Knife If you ever looked at your survival knife and said “there aren’t enough tools,” or your multi-tool and said “the blade isn’t big enough,” we may have found your answer.