These are the biggest and most powerful pliers available in a multitool that we know of. The main tool is the multi grip powerful pliers/jaws that can be butterfly revealed. This multitool has four swivel out tools: a sharp smooth blade, a wood saw blade, a file and a centre drive screw driver. Reasons to Avoid: A little heavy | The pliers aren’t designed for dainty tasks Reasons to Buy: Powerful adjustable hex pliers | Useful array of tools | Good quality build Specifications: Make: Gerber | Model: Dual Force | Weight: 310g | Blade length: 74mm | Closed length: 115mm | Locking blade: Yes | Features: 12 | Singlehanded use: Yes Best multitools at a glanceīest multitool on test – Gerber Center-Driveīest multitool for big jobs – Gerber Dual Forceīest traditional multitool – Victorinox Swiss Champ The best multitool for boating: 10 tested See more on knife law at the bottom of this feature.
Note: Under Section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, it is illegal to carry a folding knife with a blade longer than 7.62cm (3in) in public without good reason. Some are also better for sailors than others, so we selected a few popular models to see how they cope with life on board to find the best multitool for sailors.
There are so many multitools suitable for boating to choose from and all have different features and uses.
#LEATHERMAN MARLIN SPIKE FULL#
These aren’t really designed to replace full sized tool kits, but are the thing you reach for in an emergency when speed, agility or plain convenience is what you need the most. Over the years I’ve coveted quite a few of those little treasures handed to me as we attempt to make running repairs with just the small device proffered from someone’s belt holster. As I regularly travel around with just hand luggage I am not able to travel with my own for security reasons I often rely on those loaned to me on the boat I’ve landed on. the John Watts company was originated in West Bar Green, England in 1765 by Michael Shaw and eventually became John Watts in 1862 and was finally run by his son also John Watts until it closed it's doors in 1999.The multitool is as synonymous with the sailing world as salmon coloured smocks are to fishermen. There may be a weak moment sometime in my future and i'll have one tooĪ piece of history i didn't know until after the knife was home. I have seen multi-tools like Smokingrabbit tells of and have so far been able to resist the temptation of adding one to my colection -) The blade shape is such that it can be readily baton'd for cutting rope/line in an emergency The long smooth pointed tool opens twisted line for splicing as well as working knots open after they've been pulled too tight for fingering loose Only recently was i able to find a nice John Watts one which was made in Sheffield England at a local flea mkt for $5
#LEATHERMAN MARLIN SPIKE DRIVER#
Smokingrabbit, the Marlin Spike/Fid(i don't really understand the difference) has been a tool i get to use from time to time since i got my 1st one back in the 1960'sĪ Sealine which i abused by using it as a screw driver and broke the tip off(shortened blade can be seen)
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