vise grip / knife multi-tool

[icehorse]

I need a multi-tool that has:

- a decent locking pliers (like a vise-grip)
- a knife
- a philips head and a flat head screwdriver

I got the vise grip version. It was inexpensive, and sadly, it's just not a good tool. I found the "Leatherman Crunch", and it looks AWESOME, but it's crazy expensive.

I can't seem to find anything between these two ends of the price/ quality spectrum.

 

[Revoltingest]

I need a multi-tool that has:

- a decent locking pliers (like a vise-grip)
- a knife
- a philips head and a flat head screwdriver

I got the vise grip version. It was inexpensive, and sadly, it's just not a good tool. I found the "Leatherman Crunch", and it looks AWESOME, but it's crazy expensive.

I can't seem to find anything between these two ends of the price/ quality spectrum.

I tried the Vise Grip tool too.
I'll be giving it away.

 

[Subduction Zone]

There is often a good reason that nice tools are "crazy expensive" . Usually they are worth it.

 

[sun rise]

I've got one that's marginally adequate for simple situations but I can't recommend it to anyone else.

 

[Brickjectivity]

I need a multi-tool that has:

- a decent locking pliers (like a vise-grip)
- a knife
- a philips head and a flat head screwdriver

I got the vise grip version. It was inexpensive, and sadly, it's just not a good tool. I found the "Leatherman Crunch", and it looks AWESOME, but it's crazy expensive.

I can't seem to find anything between these two ends of the price/ quality spectrum.

That sounds fabulous.

 

[Valjean]

Locking pliers? I wasn't aware multi tools had such a feature.

 

[Stanyon]

You get what you pay for and sometimes you pay more for what you get.
In my experience tis better to spend extra on something that will last you than buy five cheap ones
Same thing with "Swiss army" type knives, it might do 50 things but does it do any of them well?

 

[Augustus]

Buy individual, purpose made tools that work much better then stick them all in a small bag

 

[icehorse]

Buy individual, purpose made tools that work much better then stick them all in a small bag

Well I've got my tool bag, and it's great. But I need a tool that's always on my belt.

 

[ChristineM]

I need a multi-tool that has:

- a decent locking pliers (like a vise-grip)
- a knife
- a philips head and a flat head screwdriver

I got the vise grip version. It was inexpensive, and sadly, it's just not a good tool. I found the "Leatherman Crunch", and it looks AWESOME, but it's crazy expensive.

I can't seem to find anything between these two ends of the price/ quality spectrum.

What you need is a Manchester screwdriver, good for almost any task

Spoiler: Manchester screwdriver

 

[Valjean]

Buy individual, purpose made tools that work much better then stick them all in a small bag

Exactly.
If you have a job to do, use normal tools. They'll always work best.
Swiss army knives and multi-tools are for unique, unexpected situations.

 

[Dan From Smithville]

I need a multi-tool that has:

- a decent locking pliers (like a vise-grip)
- a knife
- a philips head and a flat head screwdriver

I got the vise grip version. It was inexpensive, and sadly, it's just not a good tool. I found the "Leatherman Crunch", and it looks AWESOME, but it's crazy expensive.

I can't seem to find anything between these two ends of the price/ quality spectrum.

I was given an original Leatherman Tool over 20 years ago and have carried it ever since. It has been remarkably useful, but I have not looked at all the others that have been developed since. I would imagine that many improvements could have been made over that period. I still recommend the Leatherman Tool, but they are expensive.

 

[Dan From Smithville]

I tried the Vise Grip tool too.
I'll be giving it away.

If it is the one that I found on the web, I do not say I care for the design.

 

[Dan From Smithville]

You get what you pay for and sometimes you pay more for what you get.
In my experience tis better to spend extra on something that will last you than buy five cheap ones
Same thing with "Swiss army" type knives, it might do 50 things but does it do any of them well?

That is another long-time resident of my pocket. I have found that for a lot of what I need, that and the Leatherman Tool have been adequate for the job.

 

[Stanyon]

What you need is a Manchester screwdriver, good for almost any task

Spoiler: Manchester screwdriver

View attachment 31769

So you have a problem with the working class aye... hmmmm this says much about you!

 

[Dan From Smithville]

What you need is a Manchester screwdriver, good for almost any task

Spoiler: Manchester screwdriver

View attachment 31769

I thought it was going to be some kind of drink.

 

[ChristineM]

So you have a problem with the working class aye... hmmmm this says much about you!

What problem? A Manchester screwdriver is a very useful too, i admire those who can handle one properly

So what does it say about me?

 

[ChristineM]

I thought it was going to be some kind of drink.

Oh, no, around Manchester a drink is a Boddies

Spoiler: Boddies

 

[Audie]

There is often a good reason that nice tools are "crazy expensive" . Usually they are worth it.

Like high maintenance women.