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Thats why we prefer to carry a good multi-tool and solve daily problems with more finesse.
The Spruce
The individual tools need to be compact and usable, and the multi-tool itself needs a comfortable grip.
It isnt exactly the same as having awhole toolboxon your belt, but its the next best thing.
The tools all performed well during our tests, and nothing popped open or broke during our drop test.
PHOTO: The Spruce / Henry Wortock
Instead, Leatherman sells aset of 21 double-ended bitsthat work with this and some other Leatherman tools.
The Wave+ comes with a belt case, and thats our preferred way to carry it.
It actually got stuck, and we had to use another multi-tool to pry it back open.
The Leatherman Wave Plus includes a Phillips bit that worked well in our tests.PHOTO: The Spruce
We also like how comfortable this tool feels in the hand.
We were immediately impressed with the functionality of this multi-tool when we tested it.
It performed well in our drop test though.
Since this multi-tool is quite small and lightweight, the tool selection is limited to the essentials.
Even with that minor inconvenience, we think this is an ideal option for a daily carry multitool.
This multi-tool is a slight departure from Leathermans standard designs.
If you need either of those, or a longer file, the Leatherman Wave+ is a good pick.
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The comfortable curved handle of the Victorinox made the need-nose pliers easy to use.PHOTO: The Spruce
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We were able to drive screws with the file tool of the Gerber Gear Dime.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The RoverTac Multitool is quite large, but the assortment of tools is excellent.PHOTO: The Spruce
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Even the blade of the Leatherman Skeletool is designed to be lightweight.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The Free P4 doesn’t have a bit driver or Phillips bit, but we were able to drive screws with it.PHOTO: The Spruce
Multi-tools can be very lightweight and compact and still pack in a lot of useful options.The Spruce
