Swiss Army Knife vs Leatherman - What do I carry daily?

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Both Leatherman and Swiss Army Knife are popular multi-tools that have been around for many years. Both are versatile and handy tools to have in various situations. However, there are some differences between them.
Leatherman is a brand that produces multi-tools that are known for their pliers, wire cutters, and other heavy-duty tools. They are designed to be used by professionals such as military personnel, law enforcement officers, and construction workers. Leatherman tools tend to be larger and heavier than Swiss Army Knives, but they are also more robust and can handle more heavy-duty tasks.
On the other hand, Swiss Army Knives are known for their compact design and their wide range of tools. They are popular among hikers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Swiss Army Knives typically include a variety of blades, screwdrivers, can openers, and other useful tools.
Ultimately, the choice between Leatherman and Swiss Army Knife depends on your needs and intended use. If you need heavy-duty tools for construction work or other demanding tasks, a Leatherman might be a better choice. However, if you need a compact and versatile tool for outdoor activities, a Swiss Army Knife might be the better option.
So which one do I carry everyday? Watch the video to find out!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:56 SAK Hunter XT
1:55 SAK Camper
3:09 SAK Swishs Champ
6:14 Leatherman Crunch
7:10 Leatherman Rebar
8:14 Leatherman Free T4
9:12 What do I use?
10:02 Wrap up

Пікірлер: 89

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Reposted to fix the audio issue 🤦🏻‍♂😄

@bushleague3472 7 ай бұрын

I bought both a SAK farmer and a Leatherman Wave probably in '08, have basically carried the Farmer daily ever since, and typically only use the Wave for camping trips. 15 years later the Farmer works exactly as new, while the Leatherman has become noticeably sloppier and its second sheath is almost shot. For me SAK wins for EDC because its smaller and doesn't require a sheath that will wear out, and its also much more comfortable to carve/ whittle with, so its superior for bushcraft too.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors 7 ай бұрын

Very good points and the reason I don't daily carry my leatherman (apart from the T4) due to the bulk. A smaller SAK in the pocket is perfect for 95% of stuff during the day! Great comment 👍

@Northanteus 5 ай бұрын

The two should not be compared. Leatherman almost always has one hand open capability on blades, and they lock. Being able to open the blade with one hand is vital to me, for self-defense purposes. Apparently, from what I generally hear, self-defense is not legal (?) in many European countries, which is freaking lunacy. 😨 Self defense is a human right, and if your government says otherwise, you officially live in a tyrannical dictatorship. 😬 Anyway, someone's pitbull got out and ran at me one day while on my bike. I was at a STOP sign, and the dog got up to me but stopped, barked, then ran away when the owner yelled at it. If that dog latched onto my arm, I would want a blade that I can open with one hand. People underestimate shizz hit the fan situations, all up until they're in one. Prepare and learn the lesson before the test, not after (if you live through it).

@Northanteus 5 ай бұрын

The wave has a diamond file on it to sharpen your other knives in the field. Wave also has multi driver bit so you can take your other tools apart in field ans fix or wash them. Leatherman has much more stout pliers, which grip far more than the smaller SAK pliers, which is good for untying tight knots, among other things where you need way more grip in a tight area. For those reasons I personally would not say the SAK is superior bushcraft tool. 🤔 Both have their positives and negatives. I'd definitely carry both. 😁

@bushleague3472 5 ай бұрын

@@Northanteus I keep a small tool kit in my pack... pliers, sharpening stone, and nail clippers. While slightly bulkyer than the Wave it weighs less, the tools work better than their MT counterparts, and in combination with my Farmer I'm well covered. As far as dogs... if you let your dog rush me I'll rush it back, if its stupid/ aggressive enough to not back off I'll kick it in the head every time. I may be Canadian, and I take no joy in hurting someone's pet, but the best defense is a strong offence, regardless of the critter.

@Northanteus 5 ай бұрын

@@bushleague3472 Sure, in that case, if you have other tools in pack to make up for not having the diamond file or bit driver on the Leatherman, I see your point. Guess I was just thinking in a hypothetical where you could pick one or the other and nothing else, but I'd say pick both.😁 As for kicking the dog (I'm with you on not desiring to harm animals, but if one is attacking you, there's no choice then), it depends on if the dog jumped at you before you could get to the position of kicking it? It'd be pretty chaotic with a persistent dog, but if is biting me, it will hate being pinched by my blade. 😬 Canada? You've also to worry about mountain lions / pumas / cougars up there jumping on your back when you least expect it. Another good reason to have a blade that you can open with one hand. 😳 Unless you carry a fixed blade when out in the woods?

@neildbarker Жыл бұрын

That's great quality for that Swiss Army Knife Champ you have had for 30 years. I have the small Swiss Army Knife Classic SD I carry on my keychain as a daily carry. For my hikes and camping, I have a Leatherman Skeletool CX which I like a lot - great quality. I like that Swiss Army Knife Ranger though and will likely pick one up to have as a backup knife for camping. Thanks for sharing.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thats a great selection. I used to have the Leatherman Skeletool but traded it for something years ago - but it was a very good tool! 👍

@waholoopesorry74 Жыл бұрын

I carry a Wave+ and a SAK Compact. I like having the pliers and the beefier blades from the Wave+, but the Compact balances out the things that I'm missing like a pen, toothpick, pin, tweezers, hook, and corkscrew.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I really like the Wave+ - I think its time to get a new Leatherman 😄 Sounds like you have a great setup!

@negolfman Ай бұрын

I usually carry the SAK Cybertool S for computer repair usage. Though as an addition to it, I like the smaller half blade multi tools, I went with the Rocktol ST02 12-in-1 for $19.98. It doesn't have the length of the screwdriver, sheath, pommel hammering ability or lifetime factory guarantee of the Gerber Armbar. Though it has a five year coverage, responsive customer service, all it's tools lock, it has a pocket clip, it has a titanium plated handle, etched marking rules and to me the value is, it's half the dollar amount of the Gerber Armbar.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Ай бұрын

Very interesting!!! I'll have to take a look at the Gerber 👍

@colleendelahaye2273 Жыл бұрын

I was given a leather man squirt many years ago which I love and carry every day 😊 I also carry the Olight 1r2 - great and handy duo!

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Indeed that is a great combo 👍

@albertapeet Жыл бұрын

I lean toward the Swiss A K just because it is lighter and less bulky in the pocket. Plus I have several of them I purchased over the years when they were a lot less expensive. I tend to keep the leatherman in the tackle box or the glovebox of the truck.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

SAK's are great pocket fillers for sure 👍

@Jax4umalta Жыл бұрын

I have a Leatherman wingman that I keep in my FJ at all times. I use it a surprising amount. It has a lot of great tools on it but it’s not huge. I also carry in my little emergency kit a very small Swiss Army knife that I’ve had forever. It’s tiny but the knife on it is what I use the most and it works great for that. You know that I’m a gear junkie just like you. For some reason I have probably four knives that are in the FJ at all times. One for each side. Lol The crazy thing is, I use them all. Lol it’s awesome to see the gear that you carry and use. I’m liking these little gear videos. Very useful. Sometimes I don’t think of the things that you do and you make me buy more gear. Lol fortunately my budget keeps that to a minimum most of the time. Anyway, thanks for sharing MICHAEL. Cheers my friend.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Hahaha - We do the same thing! I have about 4 knifes in my Jeep and I uses them all for different things 😆 Must be a gear junky thing - lol - Best wishes Michael!

@matthewbrown6163 Жыл бұрын

I watched this morning a show on how Tim Leatherman invented & designed his iconic work tools. I bought my Super Tool in 1995 after I was let go from my employer (mass lay offs) I splurged my purchase & almost 30 years later I still rely on my metallic partner. I have fixed cars, video cameras & even my cousin's bow tie clip for his wedding suit. I was in video & film work for 10 years & my Super Tool was always on my belt. Now it lives in my car glove box - there to be used as needed.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thats an awesome story!! We get so attached to these tools they almost have a history of their own 😀

@matthewbrown6163 Жыл бұрын

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors I had a young man who worked with me & on his 18th Birthday went shopping with him for his own leatherman. 20 years later we now works for a major news channel here & always carries his 18th birthday gift on his belt. We joked about the time I had to repair a video light during a filming break & only had my leatherman to make the repairs.

@sadisticD 3 ай бұрын

Same on the brands. I only recommend Victorinox or Leatherman the rest just don't have the same QC or consistency model to model.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors 3 ай бұрын

I would agree 👍

@tomperone9338 Ай бұрын

I wish Victorinox offered a One-Handed Trekker variant with a pocket clip. That would quickly become my EDC knife. That said, I carry a Leatherman Wave almost everywhere I go. I also carry a Minichamp on my keychain.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Ай бұрын

Ohh interesting! What do you think of the Minichamp?

@tomperone9338 Ай бұрын

@@TheEmporiumOutdoorsI like it a lot. I recently replaced an ancient Midnight Manager with the Minichamp. The Midnight Manager was mostly okay after 20+ years on my keychain, except for the flashlight. The battery holder had long since disappeared and the scale was starting to deteriorate where the battery had been. The old red LED flashlight wasn’t all that useful anyway. The Minichamp is a nice upgrade. My only knock against it would be the useless cuticle pusher. I’d rather see an awl or something. That’s a minor gripe however.

@jacqueline7118 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with the quality of Leatherman and Victorinox. I have the Swiss Army Camper and the Leatherman Sketetool, really like both. The only Gerber I am considering is the Stake Out, it seems like a handy multitool. Thanks for sharing your favourites! :) :)

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thats a fine collection! I love the Swiss Army Camper too - it's just a very well rounded tool! 👍

@wesleyowens3164 Жыл бұрын

Great swipe sounds

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Sure why not! 😄

@a70r Ай бұрын

If all you need is a knife, scisors and phillips, consider the Victorinox Explorer!

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I'll check that out!

@David.D3 6 ай бұрын

I've carried the SAK Fieldmaster and Leatherman Classic. Now I carry a compact pliers and a Milwaukee 6 in 1 Fastback. I feel this works best for me.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

Interesting - Ive never seen the Milwaukee 6 in 1 Fastback before 🤔 - Ill have to check that out! 👍

@David.D3 6 ай бұрын

@@TheEmporiumOutdoorsSorry I should mention its my EDC, but I'm not in an outdoor setting

@darkcorsair247 Жыл бұрын

thank you for posting this video and going through each one of the features. maybe ill get the bigger swiss army knife at the of this year if i am able to get my college degree before the end of this year as a gift to my self haha we will see.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

It's a great gift to someone, even themselves! What are you studying?

@theshadowthie1 4 ай бұрын

The answer? Both. Get a Victorinox Ranger and a Leatherman Arc

@TheEmporiumOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Leatherman Arc is on my "to buy" list 😄

@Tuffer12 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been carrying both leatherman and Vic for years both great tools. My latest favourite leatherman is st300. And I usually reach for the evo s18 in the Vic’s, but it varies I have a large selection to choose from.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thats nice to have a big collection 👍 What is it about the Super Tool 300 you don't like?

@Tuffer12 Жыл бұрын

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors I very much like the super tool, I only have one complaint it’s the ergos, if you really bare down on it, your hand will feel it. Other then that its a great value considering the size and capability compared to the surge or Swiss tool which are much more expensive. I added a bit adapter and bit kit to mine since I deal with all kinds of fasteners at work. The bits are great but the adapter lacks a detent ball retention which allows it to slip off the Philips a little too easy for my taste. Still a good addition though.

@drmarkintexas-400 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing 🏆🙏🇺🇲🤗

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting!

@billhulley Жыл бұрын

I've had a classic Leatherman tool for years but stopped carrying it because of the questionable legality under UK law and it's also pretty heavy. Replaced it with a tiny Leatherman Squirt PS4 for daily carry. For some reason it's really hard to find the Squirt PS4 in the UK, no longer stocked in the usual retailers.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Yea - The UK law is a little wonky sometimes. The squirt is a great tool, but its weird its hard to find stock 🤔

@benterwellen Жыл бұрын

After many years of carrying leather man, gerber or sak’s I have found for my daily carry that my sak is the one for me, although they are all great…

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong with any of those 👍

@ytJnC Жыл бұрын

Interesting. I carry a modified SAK Compact and a single wing Ozark Trail Multiforce (no pliers).

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I like the compact - The addition of the pen is a big plus! 👍

@loganholmberg2295 Жыл бұрын

My fav is my leatheman wave with a pocket clip. I hate its weight but its got everything I need. I'd love for leatherman to find a way to shave a few ounces off it. Their new ones are nice but they don't do anything my wave doesn't and they weigh more. I did upgrade my wave to a replaceable cutters one several years ago.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

The wave is a great tool and has been around a while now!! Its one I would love to own one day too 👍

@parjau4554 9 ай бұрын

The Leatherman Free T4 has a locking blade so how can you carry it everyday in the UK?

@TheEmporiumOutdoors 9 ай бұрын

I emigrated to Canada about 13 years ago 👍

@cabwaylingo 4 ай бұрын

I have many Vics but i only carry my Compact in my pocket. Never needed more than that

@TheEmporiumOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Good choice!

@rldickie 2 ай бұрын

Leatherman in town, SAK in the bush.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! 👍 Good options!

@agamemnom Жыл бұрын

Leatherman raptor is my multi tool of choice more useful in urban areas imo

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@HarrisChapman-xi9oq 3 ай бұрын

Victorinox Swisstool Spirit belt carry

@TheEmporiumOutdoors 3 ай бұрын

I just googled that - very interesting!

@JavierBonillaC 5 ай бұрын

Lock on the first knife is on the wrong side. See how you had to close it (twice) with both hands? Terrible design flaw.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Yea - they are different sides - Its kinda funky 😄

@Northanteus 5 ай бұрын

3:18 ~ $135 at Cabela's?! Freaking RIPOFF! Right now on Amazon (US) the Swiss Champ is going for *$65!* 🤣🤦‍♂️

@TheEmporiumOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Thats a good deal!! 👍

@kaufmanat1 2 ай бұрын

Sak keep falling out my pockets. I lost a $50 sak that now cost $100. No way am I paying that much for an sak. The bigger leatherman I can feel in my pocket, so I haven't lost one yet.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Ай бұрын

Thats unfortunate!! 😢 A pocket clip on my leatherman is a great way to keep them safe 👍

@kaufmanat1 Ай бұрын

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors for sure. I put on a pocket clip for the sak, it it was still weak enough to let it slip oit. My Leatherman stays firmly in my pocket due to a better pocket clip. The glue in sak pocket clips are weak.

@lubomisl 7 ай бұрын

Victorinox - top!

@TheEmporiumOutdoors 7 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@sketchtown6663 Жыл бұрын

I believe you may be mistaken about your swiss army knife, the camper doesn't have scissors it has a saw instead.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You are right!! Might be the climber then 🤔 Well spotted!

@draemin66 5 ай бұрын

#ASMR

@TheEmporiumOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

😄👍

@DisdainusMaximus 6 ай бұрын

Those micro ferro rods are useless.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

Unless thats all you have with you - better than nothing if you are stuck 👍

@mmo1733 Жыл бұрын

Where is the new dog intro video?? Also when are you going camping again? It's been pretty underwhelming vids lately

@Jax4umalta Жыл бұрын

I love the gear videos. I love to see the stuff that he uses when he’s out camping. It’s nice to have a closer look. I bought a lot of gear on MICHAEL’s recommendations so the gear videos are really important to me. A new dog video would be great though. Lol can’t wait to have a closer look at Lizzie.

@mmo1733 Жыл бұрын

@@Jax4umalta Ya I can wait to meet her! I'm just saying I miss his old videos before he got the jeep when he still had the Argo and the side by side those videos were so good now they have gone downhill in entertainment value and quality and I just want those good old camping videos back

@Jax4umalta Жыл бұрын

@@mmo1733 I did like the old Argo camping videos. But now that he’s living in a different place, I kind a like the jeep videos. That’s exactly how I camp out of my FJ so I can totally relate. Some of the winter camping that he did was brutal, I can’t do that stuff anymore. The older I get. I think the quality of his videos has gone way up as far as photography. He does some really nice work. Things change the older you get. The creature comforts are very alluring. I don’t think his quality has gone down at all, It’s just changed. I enjoy the variety, but everybody is different. Michael is one of my favorite KZfaqrs. I never miss a video from him. I used to be a real hard-core camper in my younger days but now I prefer a real tent or sleeping in my FJ. So I understand that MICHAEL is enjoying those comforts as well. Cheers.

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Hey M Mo - I know I have to get back to my camping roots. The move to Medicine Hat has been less than ideal for my wilderness camping videos. I am working on a solution but I don't have access to crown land without a 5-6 hour drive now 😣 Lizzy will be featured in the next video, in her first camping trip! 🐶

@mmo1733 Жыл бұрын

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors thank you Michael! I can't wait!!