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Subject: Re: [OM] Staying Sharp - Cutting it close to being OT
From: Philippe <photo.philippe.amard@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 21:15:11 +0200
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Philippe



> Le 30 juil. 2019 à 20:53, Jez Cunningham <jez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> a écrit :
> 
> What's the (collective?) opinion on Gerber vs Leatherman?
> 
> On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 at 19:44, Jan Steinman <Jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> My Gerber Centre-Drive goes almost everywhere with me. (Well, not airport
>> security...)
>> 
>> It is the first and only pocket multi-tool I've seen that has a
>> screwdriver that is actually useful for anything but an inconvenient
>> emergency.
>> 
>> It features an offset magnetic holder for standard screwdriver bits, and a
>> pouch for storing them in the scabbard. The tungsten carbide cutters on the
>> pliers are replaceable. (Hint: these are standard machinist's
>> thread-cutting bits, available on evilBay for 1/10th what Gerber charges
>> for them.) Both the blade and the screwdriver holder unfold quickly without
>> having to open up the whole tool. The pliers slide open with one hand and a
>> flick of the wrist. The file is actually quite serviceable, and I use it on
>> my scythe in the field.
>> 
>> I've been through numerous multi-tools, going back to the original
>> hand-cutting Leatherman, and this one's the best I've used. I carry a
>> 5/16ths nut driver bit, as well as different Philips, Robertson, and flat
>> bits, and can use this tool for 85% of things I'd normally be running back
>> to the shop to fetch tools for, and not just for inconvenient emergencies,
>> but the tool of choice.
>> 
>> Everything about this tool is well-designed and well-thought-out!
>> 
>> 
>> https://www.gerbergear.com/Multi-Tools/One-Hand-Opening/Center-Drive-w-Bit-Set-MOLLE-Compatible-Sheath_31-003076
>> 
>> Jan
>> 
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