Everyday Survival,,,and More
August 12th, 2010 by woodco
I don’t know about you, but when I was a kid (seems like yesterday) and a Boy Scout, everyone wanted a Swiss Army knife. 
You know, Mcgiver made them famous years later, one of those pocket-knives with all sorts of different tools on it. When I finally got one, around 1965 or so, I was the most popular kid around.
Believe it or not, I still have that that knife, a little worse for wear and missing the toothpick, tweezers and magnifying glass, but still sharp as the dickens and fully functional.
“Multi-tools” as they are called now, come in all shapes and sizes with various functions and features ranging from specialty fishing applications to Special Forces and Commando with black anodized (anti-reflective) bodies. They can weigh anywhere between 1.5 oz. and 3 lbs.
One of the more popular multi-tools is the “Leatherman” brand. These also come in a staggering array of different functions and styles but the most functional for survival purposes is probably one of the simplest, basic types.
This is the “Core” Leatherman that I have carried religiously(almost) for over 25 years.
A very good feature of the Leatherman brand is the lifetime guarantee against breakage. They are very tough!
Like I said, I’ve had this model for over 25 years, but 2 different knives. I didn’t have to replace it because of breakage though, just misplaced it, or possibly it grew legs and left with a girl-friend.
In all truthfulness, I have done just about everything possible to and with that knife but have not appreciably hurt it in any manner! It still has a fine sharp edge, the cutters are a little nicked but 100% functional, the plier-action is still smooth and even,,etc. and on and on.
That is what you want in a survival situation, a tool that is dependable. It must not break, lose it’s edge, jam or have any other failing. It might grow a little dull but must be easily sharpened with available materials.
I have had other multi-tools. Some very nice ones as a matter-of-fact, with many more functions and consequently costing way more. I won’t quote any brand names because I wouldn’t recommend those multi-tools for a survival situation.
That tells you something about “Swiss Army Knives” and “Leatherman” multi-tools, doesn’t it?
This article was proudly sponsored by Comfort Zone Survival Equipment
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