Reddit reviews SOG Multitool Pliers - PowerAssist Black Oxide Multi Tool Pocket Knife and Utility Tool Set w/ 16 Lightweight Specialty Tools and EDC Sheath (B66N-CP)

A leatherman is always a good choice, but my favorite MT is a SOG.

http://www.amazon.com/SOG-Specialty-Knives-B66N-CP-PowerAssist/dp/B001DZX7C4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463410047&sr=8-1&keywords=sog+powerassist

I don't know why I prefer it the most, I think it feels the most like a regular set of pliers when it's deployed.

I agree, especially with the pliers. I do some home blacksmithing and anytime I need to bend something I regret not having bought any needlenose pliers other than the multi tool. I have the same ones pictured, and it is great for most thing but any twisting or bending and they start to slide and slip. A good pair of pliers is much better than even a good multi tool.

A high quality multi-tool. You can show around. I do not recommend leatherman anymore. Check out SOG

Alternatively you could get him an absurdly high quality knife for EDC like a benchmade.

I love the SOG Power assist. This is the best multi-tool I have ever used. https://www.amazon.com/SOG-PowerAssist-Multi-Tool-B66N-CP-Assisted/dp/B001DZX7C4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480619735&sr=8-1&keywords=sog+multitool

I dunno, I think Leatherman is really overrated. I bought my uncle an SOG multi-tool for Christmas and he practically came in his pants when he started playing with it (pun intended). The build quality is incredible. Twice the price but comes with a lifetime warranty.

1- Brewer Trainer, a top 20 craft brewery, 5 years

2- You get out what you put in

3-https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DZX7C4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

4- Double Lauters! Too lazy to check if the previous batch grained out properly? Who cares, Im sure those alarms dont mean anything! Just go ahead and transfer the next batch over from the mash kettle anyways!

5- Learn to love cleaning. shitty cleaners make shitty brewers

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1. Multitool
   
   
2. Fire extinguisher
   
   
3. Solar panel portable charger
   
   
4. Telescoping keyring pen
   

Disclaimer: I'm an AV tech/soundguy so my advice may not apply perfectly in your field

SOG Powerassist, hands-down the best multitool I've owned, but I've only had it a couple of months. It has assisted-open blades on the outside of the tool, locking tools inside (that can also be replaced at will with other tools available from SOG), and it's comfortable in the hand. I find the crimpers really handy in my line of work as well, in fact they were the first thing I used.

It's also only like $65 US on Amazon.

Ahh, roger that. And as far as your Leatherman goes, when you get some liquid cash to get rid of, buy yourself one of these. The power assisted blade you can open one handed with the pliers still closed means you may not need an EDC utility knife and a multitool. My lady friend got me one of these for Chrimbus and it is awesome.

SOG Multi-tool

assisted open blades and good pliers

My EDC for work:

Fenix TK22

Snap Keeper with key loop (Different model, same idea)

Black Oxide SOG Power Assist

Kingston Digital DataTraveler 32gb

Leatherman Style CS

DeWalt Folding Utility Knife

Galaxy S5 (not pictured)

TakTik Case for Galaxy S5 (china knockoff)

Black Sharpie

Rose V2 by Eden Mods on a Revolver by Vapershock

Casio G-Shock GA110GB-A1

Nautica Wallet

I have the SOG power assist. I really like the one handed operation of both knives. They are both accessible from the folded position. The pliers can also be swung open with 1 hand. I have a slide out Leatherman that I really dislike in comparison.