Those who watch my channel know I am a Leatherman fan and have a strong affection for my Wave. The Wave is my EDC and serves its purpose well but when it came to backpacking I found a couple of drawbacks. Specifically weight and comfort of use over extended periods. This lead to a stint with the Victorinox Fieldmaster. This was a much lighter alternative but I really missed one-handed opening and a lockblade. By adding these two requirements into the mix I arrived at a “compromise” multi-tool of the Victorinox Trekker. When I finishing testing this I will post a review.
Specifications:
Leatherman Wave
Tools:
Needlenose Pliers
Regular Pliers
Wire Cutters
Hard-wire Cutters
420HC Knife
420HC Serrated Knife
Saw
Scissors
Wood/Metal File
Diamond-coated File
Large Bit Driver
Small Bit Driver
Medium Screwdriver
Ruler (8 inch/19 cm)
Bottle Opener
Can Opener
Wire Stripper
Length 100 mm
Weight 241 g
Victorinox Fieldmaster
Tools:
Large Knife Blade
Small Knife Blade
Wood Saw
Scissors
Can-Opener w/ screwdriver
Cap-Lifter w/ screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Multipurpose Hook
Reamer/Awl with Sewing-eye
Keyring
Tweezers
Toothpick
Length: 91mm
Weight: 101g
Victorinox Trekker (plain edge)
Tools:
Knife Blade that is Liner Locking
Wood Saw
Bottle Opener
Can opener
Reamer/Awl (no sewing-eye)
Phillips Screwdriver
Keyring
Tweezers
Toothpick
Length: 111mm
Weight: 127g
Post time: Jul-16-2017