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[โ€“] Quart 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There are some Leatherman tools without blades: https://www.leatherman.com/knifeless

And lots more options if you look at multitools from other companies.

[โ€“] Mojojojo1993 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I get that. I'm just curious what you'd use it for. Just a standard day.

[โ€“] Quart 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh, at my last job I used my Leatherman a ton. Wire cutters, screw driver, pliers, etc. I used the blade for opening boxes and stuff too. I don't know that I'd say everyone needs one, but they are pretty handy. I don't usually carry it anymore at my new job since it's pretty different, but I still occasionally find myself reaching for it.

To the OP question, I would say everyone should have a "go bag" with essential stuff you need in an emergency that's already packed and ready to go. A multitool is a great addition to a Go Bag since it can take the place of a lot of tools in a compact way.

[โ€“] Mojojojo1993 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah that makes sense. But that's a job tool. I would expect to have the tools required for my job. But an everyday item. I wouldn't need one.

Both replies have been box opening which I've never needed outside of my house which has knives and scissors.

I go bag would be a different story and so I could see a use for it there. I just got given one by work so now I have one in the car