Look at Post # 32
From Greatwall it ends up to 35$ with shipping
This is also high on my list:
...because of SIZE!
Small = always with you. ARGH
I paid 29.99+3.75(flatrate shipping to Germany) = $33.74. I will post my first impressions, as soon as the tool arrives. The new Leathermans seem to be nice and reasonably priced, but are missing the sheath,bitset and have no locking internal tools. (hilarious video though ;-) ) I already own a Leatherman Juice S2 and the Mammut. Jekostas warned me a bit of the overall Ganzo quality, but I saw various people seemed happy with this specific model.
Does anyone have Leatherman Wave and Ganzo g301, how they compare in size?
Ganzo a bit bigger?
Have been trying to Google for comparison pics...
Going to order one for my brother for christmas.
Ganzo is a lot bigger due to curved handles. I can post comparison pics tommorrow if wanted. I received my G301 today... what a beast. ;-) Humongously huge with the sheath + bits.
Leatherman Kicks are plentiful on Ebay, used and new. They can be purchased for $10-15 shipped, if patient. They are almost full-size, rather basic, good quality tools. Mine sits in the kitchen drawer and gets a lot of use.
Oh quit it, I already almost bought 2, now I´m thinking again :bigsmile:
My vote is also for the leatherman kick. It is well made for the money the tool is a decent usable size the blade is sharp and holds an edge well, the pliers are a very nice and a useable size. I use this thing at least twice a week and it has held up well for 5 years. It lacks scissors but a small pair of scissors such as those stainless steel units made in Pakistan will fit in the leather holster if you let the thumb holes hang out like mouse ears.
...+ another 10-15$ for intl shipping :(
for 15$ shipped, I definitely would not think twice
Good point. These things are almost stacked like firewood in the US, probably not elsewhere.
The pliers are OK and the 4 outer tools also, but the internal tools are a bit fiddly to use. Well worth the money, but don't expect too much from the build quality. In this thread the Mammut multi-tool is mentioned several times... stay away from that Gerber-fake at all costs. I decided that I need locking tools and ordered the Ganzo G301.
my wallet damns you. after receiving an enlan today, I went through the axis knives on exduct and actually resisted ordering - now I'm gonna spend twice as much as I would have had I caved!
Edited original post with my thoughts on it.
Hey everybody, I'm in the market for a decent quality multi-tool preferable under $20. I've always been carrying a Leatherman Micra and Swisstech tool on my keychain, not wanting anything too bulky. But being in college now, I carry a backpack everywhere, and can justify purchasing a multitool.
Would this Mammut be the one to get? (Any cheaper sites? From a US seller?)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150392805316
Any other recommendations? I would love one with locking tools though.
Thanks!
EDIT: I ordered it 10/27 and received it 11/19. Tool came packaged a little envelope in it's nylon case. Case is really thin and very very cheap feeling. The tool came with a couple of scratches and dents in it, would have been nice if seller used some bubble wrap around it. Mine was sterile, in that there was no logo or markings on it. :] Pliers work very well and comfortable to hold. They don't close correctly, meaning that the pliers have to bend the internal tools apart in order for the tool to close. For the 4 outer knives, you have to open it pretty forcefully or the liner lock wont engage. It's very stiff to open, and the 2 without the stud are annoying to open. The internal tools are also very hard to get out. Unfortunately, I think my scissor is defected. I cut with it, but the blades don't open up when I open it. It's very annoying. Also, the pivot of the scissor seems cut wrong that it forces the shell of the tool to bend when the scissor is out. I'll take pictures.
The tool is very very hard to open and close and to take the tools out. I just hope that with frequent use it might loosen. I will also try oiling with WD40 and see it works better. All in all, it's definitely still useable, but I don't feel happy with it, even though it was $12.
I my humble opinion the Leatherman kick is for the price (about $20-25) and a big step up from a micra, as the performance, quality and value leader. Frankly I don't think you can buy a good multitool for $12 it is hard enough to find a good pocket knife for $8-12 other than Sanrenmu
I have the new Leatherman Wingman and I can definitely say it has exceeded my expectations for $25(big orange). Very good fit and finish, spring-return pliers, outside opening knife and scissors. The internal tools do not lock as stated, but they do have a very stiff mechanism to keep them from closing up while using them. Honestly, the only thing I'm disappointed in is the scissors. They don't work that great. The pocket clip is sturdy and the tool is just the right size to carry it everywhere. It's on my person at all times. Overall, an awesome tool and great value for 25 beans.
Thanks for the replies guys.
Wrote my first impression and uploaded some pictures.
Ok, I decided to order 2 Ganzo G301´s and be done with the multitool-issue.
One for me, but on priority one for gift.
Guess what, only one in stock! Yey...
Pretty happy with mine so far.
Got it!
What can I say, it had better finish than my previous Leatherman Wave, not kidding.
Leatherman had un-even tightening on pliers. Other handle was loose, the other was too tight to be opened with ease. Tools were too tight inside to be opened without nails.
Knife was sharpened like so, that it seemed to be done only from other side, metal was almost like loose on the sharp edge, flapping around...
Not on the Ganzo, however!
Just a great buy for the 30$ pricetag. Solid belt case, added tooltips. It is huge, I gotte say but feels solid and is more pleasurable to grip when using pliers.
If you can deal with the size or the width to be precise, it can be a great purchase.
Thanks to Vectrex!
G301 available again at Greatwalloutdoor: http://www.greatwalloutdoor.com/multi-tools/full-size-multi-function-tool/titan-pro.html
30$, at exduct for example over 38$.