Find a Leatherman tool that looks good to you and a Silky Saw that’s the size you want and you should be good to go!

The knife is more difficult as environment and personal choices play in. A Mora is enough knife, but many want something that cost more than $20. A Battlehorse Knives cost 10X more and is what’s on my belt now, but isn’t 10X more useful in the woods!

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The multi tool knife blades that open one handed work far better as pocket knives. I grind little scallops on the outside back edge of the non serrated blade so I can identify it in a second. Takes about 60 sec with a. Dermal tool.

With the silky saw, you have to pick fine medium or course. Course works best for green wood where you want it cut ( vs pruning). This determines handle color. Red is course is the 6-7” saw ( I forget the name). You can buy spare saw blades if you obsess over tactical colors. The 6-7 “ version fits nicely in the utility knife pocket in carrheatts. I was using it today on kudzu too big for pruning shears.

The saw in Rock 6’s photos is the size down from mine. I don’t know if the colors keep the same correlation with tpi across the lineup. His looks to be black and course.

 

I've a fairly wide selection (My Wife would call it a hoard).

That said, if I had to buy just one saw, tool and knife without going crazy price wise I'd probably buy the three I find myself using most consistently over time out of the 100's I own:

Mora Garberg
Silky Saw
Leatherman Signal

 

Check out the Victorinox Swiss Army Rangergrip 78 (130mm) - it's got a one-hand-opening 4" locking knife blade, a 4" saw blade plus the standard screwdrivers, can/bottle openers, etc. I tend to prefer it over a multitool for every day carry, especially in wilderness environments.

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/VN...rmy-rangergrip-78-multi-tool-5-18-red-handles-with-black-rubber-inserts-09663mc

 

I have a Leatherman wave It has a lot of good stuff a real pliers with a good pouch
It’s a little heavy but it hold up

 

If there is a consensus its Leatherman. They offer various models to fit your needs. I think mine were over $50 each. I have a number of Bug Out Vehicles, each has its own BOB, plus our Plan C bug out involves bikes with small BOBs. In those bags we have an assortment of multi tools from Ace, a $12 Winchester and a $14 Amazon. Both look great for the money.

 

I've carried this Gerber for five years. Use it almost daily for one thing or another. It's never failed me.

 

I've tried a lot of multi-tools, and most are OK. I always seem to compare them to the first one I got, an original Leatherman.

The Leatherman is still a daily companion. (Since 1985).

 

Swiss Tool | Victorinox (USA)

For the ultimate multi-tool that you can take with you everywhere you go, look no further than the Swiss Tool. No other tool enables you to do so much for such a small package.

www.victorinox.com

 

THE STEEL in the Leatherman tool I bought way back when was pretty soft.
I was doing a lot of electrical at the time and every now and then I would forget and try to cut some wire with it and all I would do was put a dent in the "wire cutter".
Also, the blade was not the greatest at taking an edge, as well as seeming to be soft steel.

That experience has tainted my view of Leatherman. I have tried Gerber and Schrade and others but I finally settled on the
Victorinox Swiss Army Hercules Multi-Tool, Red, 4.37" Closed
HOWever it has been discontinued.

 

Basic Leatherman has served me since about 1985 or so..good tool..

 

I've been partial to Leatherman's for quite a few years, You can pretty much pick one to suit your particular needs as there are no shortage of specialized pocket tools from Leatherman as well as others. I have one of the Titanium leathermans that has lasted for about 7 years of solid usage. About the only real recommendation that I have is if you plan on using it for working on stuff as a portable tool kit get one with the interchangeable bits and get the add on tip set which gives it a huge amount of flexibility in use compared to any fixed bit type tool, but again that's just my opinion.

 

I’m a Gerber or Leatherman guy. Both have pros and cons, both have good models and both have so-so models. I REALLY like the one handed opening pliers by Gerber, but I also appreciate having the blades on the outside when folded, but then having the smooth side of the grips out when using pliers. SOME of the Leatherman models offer that, as well as SOME Gerbers, but some dont.

I still don’t think a Swiss Army Knife fits my definition of a multi tool, unless it has pliers on it.
That’s why they call it a Swiss Army KNIFE, and don’t call it a Swiss Army Multi tool.

 

Leatherman Surge in stainless steel. Mine is with me every day since 2012.

 

I recommend the Surge as the best all around multi tool. I have used my Surge since 2005 as an EDC, and worked most of the time in industrial maintenance position. I have 2 of them because I had to send it back twice (my fault using them past the limits) they have always been good about replacement. Also you can order aftermarket blades if you need something better then any commercial multi tool, I swapped one of my outside blades for a DIY safety cutter / hook blade. the diamond file is removable and works well on the strait edge and the socket it uses is the same as most jigsaw blades . Add the bit driver and you can do an incredible amount of things with very little and it all holds up well.

 

I like the larger handles on the Leatherman Supertool 300, but it is on the heavy side.
A lighter version is the Rebar, which is a good choice to carry hiking.

I use my Swiss army knife trekker a good bit, and also the Swiss champ or whatever it was called.

I always carry a mini tool also. Great for fingernails if nothing else. Leatherman style CS or Swiss army night manager mini champ or whatever it is called. Both are tiny in the pocket, so are always with you.

For a survival knife, there are several Schrade survival knives that give a lot of function for the money. They are on the heavy side though.
Heavy

Amazon.com : Schrade SCHF9 12.1in High Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Knife with 6.4in Kukri Point Blade and TPE Handle for Outdoor Survival, Camping and Bushcraft : Hunting Fixed Blade Knives : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Schrade SCHF9 12.1in High Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Knife with 6.4in Kukri Point Blade and TPE Handle for Outdoor Survival, Camping and Bushcraft : Hunting Fixed Blade Knives : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

Medium heavy

Schrade SCHF38 Frontier 11.2in High Carbon Steel Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife with 5.8in Drop Point and TPE Handle for Outdoor Survival, Camping and Bushcraft , Black : Sports & Outdoors

Schrade SCHF38 Frontier 11.2in High Carbon Steel Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife with 5.8in Drop Point and TPE Handle for Outdoor Survival, Camping and Bushcraft , Black : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

I like their rubber grips.
Also have some with micarta grips.
If you want something with a guy's name on it, the Matt Graham Jungle Primitive knife is also good.
It has a unique sheath that you will either love or hate.
It can be used to drill fireboards.
Basically, watch Matt graham use it in one of his shows. It is very capable, and made by Condor, who makes good quality knives.

Amazon.com : Condor Tool & Knife, Primitive Bush Knife, 8in Blade, Wood Handle with Sheath : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Condor Tool & Knife, Primitive Bush Knife, 8in Blade, Wood Handle with Sheath : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

For sharpening, I carry a Lansky Croc stick.

 

even good multitools are backup, dedicated hand tools work better and are easier and faster to use.

 

Well, yeah, obviously....but I’m not carrying my 30 pound tool box everywhere I go.

 

The one in your hand. I bought 20 at Walmart for $5 a piece and stashed them in my gear, my med kits, my stashes. This is th er third identicl purchase, the oth er rs went into layers of ziplock sandwich bags in road cashes, oiled with 3-in-1. 60 over time for $300. Quantity over quality. Lose one? Eh....

 

Not so sure about today's standards and quality, but I am still carrying and using my original leatherman super tool that I bought shortly after it was released. I know I've had this one at least 25 years and it still works like new. If I needed to replace this one I would look at leatherman again.

 

Locate a multi-tool which is partly designed for firearms, such as this one, the Leatherman MUT...

MUT - Tactical Multi-Tool | Leatherman

The MUT is the first multi-tool that functions as both a tactical and practical tool for military, LE, or civilian shooters. Official Online Store.

www.leatherman.com

I was going to get a folding saw but the Father-in-law says they depend on a hinge so they're junk. They fail. He would certainly know. He's in the forest almost daily. First he says "chainsaw" (he has a little buzz on so bear with me) and I said "I want it for a pack" and he says "hatchet". Here's a hatchet which will last a lifetime for you. She's very basic-looking and a little pricey. The link is weird and hard. It's a Swedish website...

GRÄNSFORS LILLA YXAN by Gransfors Bruk

A good survival knife... That is a topic which I believe has it's own section on this site. It's a large topic. I suggest perusing here...

Knives, Swords & Axes

Survival knives, multi-tools, gerber, buck, cold steel, leather man.....

www.survivalistboards.com

It's too much to discuss. I'm sorry but I'm running low on time.

Sharpening is another surprisingly-large topic. There are stages of sharpening, and if you forget to do something simple such as stropping, your wild game might get a little crunchy on the palate. Mmmm tiny metal pieces...

Alright. Have a pleasant day.

 

I prefer the Kershaw I have, it has vise grip plyers.

 

I've never seen that before. That sounds convenient.

 

Leatherman, good quality, I have the wave, which is heavy, but carries well on belt, and the surge with pocket clip.

 

Which multi tool would be the relatively best, considering durability and price? As well as a good folding saw and survival knife? For those, of course, I'm looking for holding an edge, and a good portable sharpener.

Thanks!

I would avoid the Gerber multitool. While it certainly seems to be built very robustly, there is an inherent danger in its design. With the plier jaws closed, the two handles are parallel and just about a millimeter apart. I was trying to grip something once in the plier jaws when they slipped off. Before I could stop the force, the two handles came together, crushing the flesh on my palm between them. I ended up with a very painful injury, with the blood cells beneath the skin smashed. I had blood-red line across my palm for days. The Gerber went right into the forget-it box, because the last thing I need is a survival tool that can injure me. I replaced it with a Leatherman. The handles on the Leatherman stay apart, even when the jaws are closed.

 

I would avoid the Gerber multitool. While it certainly seems to be built very robustly, there is an inherent danger in its design. With the plier jaws closed, the two handles are parallel and just about a millimeter apart.

That used to be a real issue, I agree.

But.....

That hasn’t been true for nearly 20 years now, all the Gerbers were redesigned to avoid that problem. Try one and see.

 

I've got a Gerber Suspension multitool that's my "Go-To". Actually, I have two of them. One "lives" in my purse, basically my "EDC"; the othet is here in the house so that I have it on hand for working around the property.

 

The older Gerber would pinch the crap out of your hand but not the new ones. I still prefer the Leatherman Wave. Ozark Trail (yes walmart) has a near copy of the wave but instead of a flat shaped replaceable screwdriver it takes regular changable screwdriver bits and comes with extension and extra bits. Actually well made. So i have the Wave as EDC and the Ozark Trail is in my BOB.

 

Gerber Diesel for me..
have 2 and have used them both regularly for 8 plus years now.. no issues.

 

I've had a couple Leatherman Super Tools. Basically the bigger, heavier duty Leatherman. Very capable for many tasks.