RasmusB
Newly Enlightened
Hello!
I'm on the lookout for a EDC multi-tool. So far, my favorite multi-tool has been the Victorinox CyberTool 34 which I have enjoyed most of the time. But there are some shortcomings:
- The tweezer i basically useless. Too weak, and the tip is too wide to grip anything small and see what you are doing at the same time.
- None of the tools are locked. It's easy to have a blade snap back if you are not careful.
- The pliers are really not that useful. Actually, I often find myself using this instead of the tweezers when gripping small stuff. However, you cannot use it for anything plier-related (except for cutting wires, which it does ok).
- The "crimping tool" really sucks. Totally useless in my opinion.
The parts I DO like:
- The wrench / bits are GREAT! These in combination whith the large screwdriver tool and the tiny screwdriver that sits in the corcscrew, I rarely find myself looking for a screwdriver. Just last week, i installed som new RAM in my laptop in the school cafeteria, and I fixed another one of my computers at home this week.
- The scissors are also very useful. Nothing special about them, they just do what they are supposed to.
- The pliers are great fo gripping small things.
- The small blade is great also. I'm not sure I have ever even used the large one?
So in conclusion... my next multitool should have the following charateristics:
- Ability to use screwdriver bits. An assortment of different bits are a must, preferrably standard size. I need TORX and 6-headed bits. If they can be carried in the tool itself, that might close the deal
- Locking tools
- Locking needlenose pliers with good cutting capacity
- Good wire stripper
- A decent wire crimping tool
- Scissors
- At least one sharp blade
So... Am I looking for the perfect tool that doesen't exist, or is there one that fullfills my needs out there?
Thank you for your time!
I'm on the lookout for a EDC multi-tool. So far, my favorite multi-tool has been the Victorinox CyberTool 34 which I have enjoyed most of the time. But there are some shortcomings:
- The tweezer i basically useless. Too weak, and the tip is too wide to grip anything small and see what you are doing at the same time.
- None of the tools are locked. It's easy to have a blade snap back if you are not careful.
- The pliers are really not that useful. Actually, I often find myself using this instead of the tweezers when gripping small stuff. However, you cannot use it for anything plier-related (except for cutting wires, which it does ok).
- The "crimping tool" really sucks. Totally useless in my opinion.
The parts I DO like:
- The wrench / bits are GREAT! These in combination whith the large screwdriver tool and the tiny screwdriver that sits in the corcscrew, I rarely find myself looking for a screwdriver. Just last week, i installed som new RAM in my laptop in the school cafeteria, and I fixed another one of my computers at home this week.
- The scissors are also very useful. Nothing special about them, they just do what they are supposed to.
- The pliers are great fo gripping small things.
- The small blade is great also. I'm not sure I have ever even used the large one?
So in conclusion... my next multitool should have the following charateristics:
- Ability to use screwdriver bits. An assortment of different bits are a must, preferrably standard size. I need TORX and 6-headed bits. If they can be carried in the tool itself, that might close the deal
- Locking tools
- Locking needlenose pliers with good cutting capacity
- Good wire stripper
- A decent wire crimping tool
- Scissors
- At least one sharp blade
So... Am I looking for the perfect tool that doesen't exist, or is there one that fullfills my needs out there?
Thank you for your time!
