![]() ![]() Gerber built the Center-Drive ( Buy on Amazon) around the bit driver and it easily wins this category. The FREE P2 is slimmer than the P4 because it drops the saw and standalone serrated blade, but otherwise it is the same tool (it does switch to a combo edge knife blade however). I replaced my Skeletool CX with the FREE P2 ( Buy on Amazon) for my EDC after testing it. The pliers, knife blades, saw, and scissors are all easily accessed with one hand. In our testing, the OHT performed more like a medium-duty multi tool and there are much better tools overall in that category.īefore buying the OHT, I recommend you check out the Leatherman FREE P4 ( Buy on Amazon) for its one-handed capability. It is a large and heavy multi tool at 4.5 in and 9.9 oz but its tools are small – the knife blade is only 2.37 in long. However the OHT has several tradeoffs in order to deliver its one-hand functionality. ![]() The OHT puts all 9 tools and 16 functions at your fingertips with every implement on the outside of the handle. When you need every tool available with only one hand then the Leatherman OHT ( Buy on Amazon) is your only choice. The blades on the Center-Drive and Super Tool 300 are fractions of an inch longer but the Super Tool 300 blade is not outside accessible and with the Center-Drive you have to choose between a combo edge blade and scissors. The Victorinox Ranger Grip Boatsman ( Buy on Amazon) is also interesting because it has the same functions as the Handyman except the knife blade has a large thumb hook for one-hand opening, but it also adds a marlin spike which is very specialized for rigging ropes.įor a more traditional multi tool with the largest knife blade I go back to the Leatherman Surge ( Buy on Amazon) with its dual straight edge and serrated knife blades, both 3.1 inches long and one-hand opening. Victorinox has the best knife blade on their Ranger Grip series because at 3.86 inches it has the longest knife blade of any pliers multi tool. The other tools on the SOG PowerLock are serviceable but not as good as our overall top pick the Surge. When you are working with the tool in your hand the pliers jaws do not open as wide. The same Compound Leverage system that gives you great leverage also means the handles have to travel twice the distance to move the jaws. It is important to note that SOG does not have replaceable wire cutters on any of their tools so if you damage the jaws you can’t just swap them out. The PowerLock went through chain link fencing that stopped us cold with the Surge. The same Compound Leverage system that gives you more force with the pliers also lets you cut wires that are nearly impossible with other multi tools. Built from rugged 420 stainless steel, the PowerLock has similar corrosion resistance to 410 stainless but with additional strength and hardness. I recommend the version with scissors but there is also a PowerLock with V-cutters ( Buy on Amazon). The SOG PowerLock ( Buy on Amazon) has the pedigree of SOG’s military experience behind it. Having mechanical advantage means less hand fatigue which is important when you work in the trades and use your tools all day every day. Their Compound Leverage system doubles the output from your grip strength compared to normal pliers on other multi tools. There is no denying that SOG has the best pliers available on a multi tool. The blade exchanger comes with a diamond coated file and a saw so you can carry the one you use most – it also accepts any standard t-shank blade from your toolbox. The blade exchanger and large scissors are outside accessible but you need to unfold the handles to use the bit driver. Large thumb holes make them easily opened with one hand, even with gloves on. You can put all your strength into the Surge when doing jobs and it just takes it, almost daring you to try harder because it doesn’t flex.īoth the straight edge clip point blade and the serrated blades are 3.1 in long, made from 420HC steel. The Surge is big brother to the Wave+ which has been Leatherman’s best selling model for decade. With that weight you get strong, capable tools. Definitely need to carry the Surge in a sheath or holster. Holding 63 quarters is 12.6 oz and gives you better feel for the weight – that is more than a roll and a half of quarters. Sure the specs say 4.5 in and 12.5 oz, but what does that really mean? Well a can of Coke at 13 oz is close but the bulkier size makes it feel lighter in your hand. The Surge is heavy-duty but it is hard to describe how beefy this tool is until you get your hands on it. ![]()
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