He does a good job of coming up with reasonably objective tests. Some surprising results. My takeaway is the higher end knives win on ergonomics / ease of use, but the lower end knives hold their own on cutting functionality (sharpness and edge retention).
I have one Gerger multi-tool, and the knife is superior in sharpness and sharpenability to the Leatherman (by a lot), but the form factor of the tool sucks in comparison to the Sidekick, so I never carry it.
Bought mine when they first came out in 2011, on a holiday promo of $29. Have been carrying it most days since. The one-handed knife opening + multi-tool functionality, with the Leatherman name, for a low price, seemed like a revelation at the time. The integrated wood saw is also a very good...
I have a 5 stone Lansky setup. Built a stand for it, set up to use as one of my swappable stations on my reloading bench. I'm very happy with it. Puts a very nice edge on a blade.
I have yet to offend anyone with my Leatherman. No, the knife isn't quite as handy as the Spyderco Dragonfly 2, but it cuts well enough. And the pliers on the Leatherman dramatically outperform the pliers on the Spyderco.
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For the last 18 years, I've carried the same original Leatherman on my belt. The design isn't as good as the newer models, but the thing just keeps working for me and has sentimental value.
Ocassionally, I carry a Colonial pocket knife that I've had since 1975. It's seen a lot of wear and...