Might also help if you drop it (though silver ain't bad either (except in stone/snow).

I think generally speaking, swiss army knives are more "acceptable" no matter what model?

You "knife people" are the problem in the world today.😜!

Who cares?? If someone is offended by whatever knife I pull out as its their issue not mine..screw them..

I couldn't agree more on the more superior and effective can opener on Wenger compared to Victorinox'. While we don't use can opener much these days (sardines come in tins with easy open lid), the wenger can opener is useful for punching hole and opening packaging boxes.

I agree. I use a wave+ too and the pliers are sooo good to have. That was the reason I bought it, and I can't think of not having then now.

I have an original wave and it is so much of a chunk that I just stopped carrying it unless I had a specific job that needed pliers. On the other hand as soon as I discovered SwissQlip makes a pocket clip for 91mm Victorinox I have been EDCing my Victorinox Explorer and haven't looked back. I do like my leatherman wave... but my day to day just doesn't require pliers very often at all.

i just got myself a gerber dime vecause i was putting together a general use kit to keep in my car. never felt the need of a multitool in my edc but omg the pliers. I've used them probably daily since i got it.

Ppl complain about the tiny scredriver but i find uses for it.

Hey David always watch your videos. I had a video idea . Something that I can’t seem to find anywhere. Would like to see a video on the best BUDGET titanium folders! If possible

I think the toolset is a big point and that is where Victorinox pulls ahead with their countless models. While a T4 easily can/could replace a S18 (or the Mountaineer which is probably the closest Vic model to the T4) it cannot replace a Cybertool. Pretty much the same problem as for the Boker CityTool (really great tools, with a great blade (IHMO best in this style of tools), but the absence of models always brings me back to Victorinox.

@@etherealicer It's mainly personal preference (as everyone knows) which is very subjective to each individual. It depends on what one prioritizes. I prioritize one-hand-open capability, so I'd instantly go Leatherman if forced to pick only one. Obviously one could carry both if they wanted both. My priority is always *SELF-DEFENSE comes FIRST above comfortable convenience.* Yes, even for a smaller blade as you see on that Leatherman, I want to be able to open it with one hand if a dog is munching on my other arm, just as one (of many) selfdefense situations one can find themselves in today. I carry a blade on each side for each hand. I am a prepper first, then after that the secondary convenience tools for fixing little things. I've been in my fair share (though rare in between) selfdefense situations, and I learn from them. I was at a STOP sign on my mountain bike once and someone's pitbull got loose, ran at me barking, I sat still and watched as the dog ran up to me, barked a few times, saw that I wasn't budging, then he ran back to his owner (who was yelling at him). That is a situation you want to learn from. Thankfully the dog was not your stereotypical abused, aggressive pitbull, but they're out there, and you want to be ready if one ever latches onto your arm. So, in that case, two blades on me, one on each side. I have pepper spray as well, but not that great if it's already munching on my arm. 🤔🤣 Anyway, I hope everyone out there starts to think and thus prepare more defensively, not so complacently. 👍

@@Northanteus I'm not complacent, I just have enough training with knives to know I don't want to use it to fight (and I prefer grappling, more effective at neutralizing a threat). That said, the escalation of violence is part of the reason people feel so unsafe. Call me a liberal/socialist, but helping people so they don't take drugs (e.g. a working healthcare system, so people don't get addicted to painkillers) seems like a much better approach than to declare war on drugs.

Cheers Felix, thank you sir! -DCA

they're already committed to Hamburg

I second this! It would be nice to have you represented in the EU! Until then I will have to make do with one of the major knife stores, that has an EU branch.

@@jimcarlson6157 they are opening in Hamburg?

@@jimcarlson6157 If it's happening, that's close enough from me 😆

@@bokusimondesu And we'd have access to exclusives. I speak more as a Spyderco aficionado and even if I could pay a ton of shipping fees and customs fees to get an exclusive model, the EU market deserves some exclusives too

Does the color wear off the T4? I wanna order one, but if the color wears off, I'd rather go with the regular steel color.

@@jdoubleu3510 it hasn’t yet, except for a tiny chip on edge.

I have tried to find something to replace it (out of curiosity) multiple times. I cannot find anything. It all brings me back to my SAK.

I have and use the Leatherman Wave, which is solid and does the job. That said, I also have a Tactiman 8-1 multi-tool that has a wood saw, serrated blade, and a straight blade, among other tools, and all work well. I might also add that the scissors implementation on the Tactiman is the best, most robust version I've seen on a multi-tool. In my experience with the scissors in Victorinox models for example, the tiny, thin wire "spring" often warps or breaks off entirely, rendering the use of the scissors problematic.

Buckle up, Daniel, I'm afraid you're going to have to buy a watch this time, and a Navitimer is a pretty pricey piece. Sorry about your old pal Navi. I bet he had a great life with you.

@@willblake72 he had been cross country, smelled all the smells, and spent the last 3 years on our horse farm living the life. Couldn't have asked for better. Thanks.

I loved this story about the staff drawing picture for you. This made my week!!! Great people there, glad I buy from them!

I’m sorry for your loss.

Just buy a Lincoln Navigator.

The Fieldmaster is a good combination of a camping knife and an EDC knife.

Skeletool CX and a Farmer. And I live in Europe. If I carry the Leatherman outside the house, I need a good reason for doing so. "It might come in useful" won't cut it. That CUT 4.0 is a nice knife. I've no idea how I'd missed that one.

SAKs have always been more economical than Leatherman, by weight and price. The price to quality ratio is unbeatable.

Couldn’t agree more, enjoyed my leatherman but my SAKs are way more comfortable to carry

just bought the Compact for work earlier this year after lugging a Swiss Champ around for a couple months. it is simply perfect for my needs. the only tools that doesn't see much use are the corkscrew and the little pin. also got the Key Smart pocket clip attached to the keyring, very neat! Still, i'm also curious to see David follow up on this.

I had one sold under the Böker Brand as a Tech Tool Ebony 2 albeit a slipjoint. It didn't replace my trusty Victorinox Sportsman which lives on my keychain for close to 20 years now. Fun fact, Victorinox (used?) to be a big customer of Sandvik.

@@VolkerHett oh yeah, the Böker techtool line is similar to what I'm talking about but smaller and slightly less rugged. Still a good series of tool just less heavy duty and made by the same OEM